Below you will find the current progress of all Tier 1 sidewalk projects in the Transportation 2020+ Strategy.

Each project in the Transportation 2020+ Strategy is broken down into the following three categories in tracking the progress of each project:

• DESIGN & ENGINEERING

• RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION

• CONSTRUCTION

Here is a breakdown of each category that represents a collection of steps that must be completed to move forward with a project, many of which can range from several weeks to several years depending on the project:

• DESIGN & ENGINEERING

  • The first step in the process involves developing design and engineering drawings. During this task we include coordination with utility companies to identify any conflicts with existing or planned infrastructure. We attempt to minimize the impacts to individual homeowners as much as possible. This category can normally last a matter of weeks or months depending on the level of complexity involved and size of the project.

• RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION

  • Right-of-way acquisition is the process of acquiring access to privately-held property for public projects to be built on. During the design phase the necessary right of way, construction easement, utility easement and slope easement is identified from each property required for construction of the project.  The City will typically hire an appraiser to value any property or easement needed for the project. Offers are then made to the property owners and negotiated.

• CONSTRUCTION

  • Construction is the portion of any sidewalk project that people are able to see progress happening right before their eyes. Much like previous categories, a contractor is selected through an RFP process to provide construction services for the project while the Clarksville Street Department oversees the project as a whole. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, the construction process can take several months.