Alternatives with Image Descriptions
[Image description: Map of Alternative 4, which is a 22-foot roadway with a 10-foot sidewalk.
Pros
-No private land acquisition required
-The entrance is in a similar location to the existing road's entrance
-The existing topography is suitable for a new road, allowing the design to meet slope standards with minimal grading
-Reduces impacts to open space and allows for critical habitat including travel corridor of the American Pronghorn to remain in its current state
Cons
-All construction is on reservoir property but could require extra permissions (easements) from private ownership for construction and grading slopes
-Runs close to Aurora Water facilities, raising potential security concerns
-Does not provide a secondary emergency access point due to its proximity to existing Powhaton Road
-Potential areas of wetlands exist, to be reviewed in the final design phase
-Fails to resolve congestion problem on Quincy Avenue during peak times at multiple venues, including Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Arapahoe Park and Aurora Reservoir
Estimated construction costs
Alternative 1: $11,900,000
Alternative 2: $7,660,000
Alternative 3: $7,180,000
Alternative 4: $6,400,000
Alternative 5: $6,100,000]