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Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project

This project will provide streetscape improvements in downtown Ukiah on State Street, Perkins Street, and Standley Street, including sidewalk widening, curb ramps and bulb outs, street lights, street furniture and tree planting. The project also includes a road diet between Henry Street and Mill Street that will transform the existing four-lane cross section into a three-lane cross section with one travel lane in each direction and a two way left-turn lane in the center with on-street parking maintained. In addition to the road diet, signal modifications will be made at each of the three signalized intersections (Standley Street, Perkins Street, and Mill Street) to provide vehicle detection, improve coordination and re-orient the signal equipment to support the road diet alignment. This work will also include a pavement overlay, striping, and pavement markings.

Streetscape Contact Information

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Shannon Riley

Deputy City Manager
(707) 467-5793
sriley@cityofukiah.com

Traci Boyl

Management Analyst to the City Manager's Office
(707) 467-5720
tboyl@cityofukiah.com


FAQ + Project Information


Project Information

What Area Does the Project Cover?

The total project area spans State Street from Henry Street to Mill Street and Standley and Perkins Streets from School to State Street.

Timeline:
  • An environmental review phase (completed in 2016)
  • A design phase (in 2016-19, where we solicited public input)
  • Construction in 2020
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Business FAQ


What Does This Mean for My Business?


Will the sidewalks remain the same width?

Broken and uneven sidewalks will be repaired and widened to a minimum of 10’, allowing for additional street trees, bicycle racks, outdoor dining, and other streetscape features.

Will there be additional parking spaces?

The addition of pedestrian bulbouts will result in the loss of a handful of parking spaces on State Street. However, the downtown parking improvement project will be implemented at the same time, resulting in the addition of nearly 400 free and unrestricted parking spaces.

How will construction affect my business?

The City, in coordination with the City’s contractor will work very hard to minimize inconveniences to businesses due to construction. Businesses will receive weekly construction updates through email notifications, printed flyers, and on our project webpage.

Will I always have access to my business?

Access to businesses will be provided for customers and deliveries. The City will provide early warning before any work or disruptions are planned in front of your business.

Will I always have vehicular access?

As the construction progresses, some streets may be temporarily inaccessible to vehicles. However, the City will work closely with business owners to address concerns about access.

Will I always have pedestrian access?

Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction.

Will I always have parking?

Construction may require temporary loss of parking near your business for short periods of time however, there are over 1,000 public parking spaces downtown – more than enough to serve everyone.

Will our utilities be shut off during construction?

Utility interruptions will be unavoidable. You will experience several planned utility shut-offs during the construction that typically last just a few hours. Businesses will receive advance notice of all planned utility shut-offs.

Will there be construction work at night?

At times, and when appropriate, there will be night construction. Businesses will receive advance notice of any planned night work.



Streetscape Business Impact Reduction Plan




Timing & Management

  • Construction will begin as early (or as late) in the year as possible and be completed as quickly as possible to minimize disruptions to downtown businesses.
  • Construction will be restricted during community events and holidays.
  • Contractor will provide access to each business doorway during construction and temporary blockages will be communicated in advance and kept to an absolute minimum.
  • Contractor will provide crossings to business doors when sidewalks are under construction. Contractor may limit access to a business only when active work is happening directly in front of the business.
  • City will hire a contractor to wash all business windows adjacent to the project area at the conclusion of construction.


Parking

  • Contractor will prepare temporary “No-Parking” signs indicating in large text when parking is available. Ex. weekends, evenings, etc.


Communication

  • Contractor will provide at least one week of initial notice prior to the temporary closure of a business access, so that business owners can schedule their operations and plan accordingly.
  • As soon as it is known, the City will announce the construction start date of the project.
  • Merchants will be encouraged to sign up for email notifications at the City’s website.
  • The City Streetscape Communication team will maintain direct, regular and steady communication with affected businesses to coordinate construction work and business needs to minimize disruption.
  • City will provide weekly e-mail updates and flyers that outline all construction activities for the coming week and provide resource updates.
  • The City will maintain a webpage for the project which includes: contact names & numbers, a map illustrating downtown parking, the project schedule, and weekly progress updates regarding construction timing and locations.


Promotions

  • The City will provide signage to advertise that all businesses are open during construction.
  • The City will work with local businesses to develop a media campaign to provide press releases and local advertising to remind residents and tourists to shop downtown and support our local businesses.