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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-27 20-062 Order 01/27/202020-062 01/27/2020 20-062 Community Connector Order N/A Title, Order Authorizing the Planning and Construction of a Transit Hub to be Located in Pickering Square This order would authorize staff to take the necessary actions to plan and construct a bus hub in Pickering Square in conjunction with plans for redevelopment of the bridge and open space portion of Pickering. Independent transit studies, conducted in 2014 and 2019, recommended the area at Pickering Square for the continued location for the transit hub. In June of 2019 the Parking Garage located at Pickering Square underwent modifications resulting in the demolition of an existing waiting area for bus passengers. The city subsequently applied for and was successful in receiving $1.286 million dollars to construct a new transit hub. If approved, the planning and construction would take place in conjunction with other planned improvements to Pickering including providing better pedestrian accommodations and contiguous open space. The design concept for the hub was recently discussed at Council Workshops on December 30, 2019 and January 13, 2020. These discussions included an overview of the design as well as a recap of previous discussions for alternative placement of the transit hub, dating back to 2016. Council Workshop 01/13/2020 Recommend for passage 54 Consent 01/27/202020-062 CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 01/27/2020 20-062 Nichols Authorizing the Planning and Construction of a Transit Hub to be Located in Pickering Square Whereas; the City of Bangor operates bus services connecting multiple communities in the area, and Whereas; two independent transit studies have been completed, recommending the area at Pickering Square be utilized as a transit hub, and Whereas; the existing waiting area for bus passengers at Pickering Square have been demolished during recent upgrades to the Parking Garage, and Whereas; the city applied for and was successful in receiving $1.286 million in grant funds, through the Federal Transit Authority, to construct a new transit hub, and Whereas; staff has created a concept design allowing for a transit hub and more square footage of useful green space at Pickering Square. Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the City Manager is authorized to complete the planning stages and construction of a transit hub located at Pickering Square. IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27,2020 CO 20-062 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE DOUBTED VOTE: 5-4 COUNCILORS VOTING YES: NICHOLS, OKAFOR, SCHAEFER, SUPICA, DAVITT COUNCILORS VOTING NO: FOURNIER, HAWES, SPRAGUE, TREMBLE PASSED 1-4 CI tLERX