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University Boulevard Corridor Improvements
Updated Mar 15 2023
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Summary
This project will build on previous corridor investments by making additional improvements to University Boulevard. These improvements will accommodate various modes of travel (vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles) and will upgrade security, lighting, utility systems, and landscaping in the area.
Goals and Impact
Update major infrastructure serving a geographic area that generates over $4 billion of annual economic activity
Improve connectivity between downtown, campus, and Alberta
Improve accessibility and safety for multimodal transportation
Provide stormwater, utility, and technology upgrades
Project Updates
Timeline
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Key Milestones & Events
Up Next:
Eastern phase: completion of survey, environmental assessments, and preliminary design
Completed:
Downtown-campus phase: hired Duncan Coker to provide survey and related services
Eastern phase: hired TTL to provide professional engineering and related services
Project Materials
Financial Information
Costs
Cost Summary
Spent:
$122,480
Approved:
$963,750
Budget:
Pending Planning/Design
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Spent: The amount paid on this project to-date.
Approved: The amount that has been approved by the City Council to be spent for a specific contract or purpose on this project. In city accounting terms, this is spent + encumbered.
Budget: The total amount of money that the City expects to be spent to complete this project. This amount is only finalized once sufficient planning on the project has been completed.
Cost Details
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund: City funds dedicated to Elevate Tuscaloosa which are allocated to this project.
Other City Funds: City funds from non-Elevate Tuscaloosa sources allocated to this project.
External Funding: Amounts from sources outside of the city, such as grants, or donations from citizens or private companies.
Overall Funding
Funding Summary
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund:
$9,750,000
Other City Funds:
$250,000
External Funding:
$0
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