Art3_AppleValley_FY19_Transit_Thunderbird_5_ExtRqst_23052214955 Dale Evans Parkway • Apple Valley, California 92307 • 760.240.7000
May 22, 2023
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Attn: Ginger Koblasz
1170 West Third Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Subject: FY 19/20 TDA Article 3 Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Award – Extension
Ginger,
The Town of Apple Valley is requesting an extension of the completion date for the subject project
(Renamed Bear Valley & Navajo Rd Turnout) to December 2024.
The project was incorporated into a larger intersection related project that includes signal and ADA
ramp upgrades at all four corners of two separate intersections. During our review, we identified an
area where a large electronic (7-11) sign needs to be relocated to maximize the cueing area for
pedestrians waiting to cross. This corner is typically used by students waiting to cross Bear Valley Road
to access Apple Valley High School and, subsequently, the existing bus stop. We have an alternate
design that is less desirable but sufficient if we’re unable to get ROW. Our current timeline is as follows:
• August 30, 2023 – Finalize ROW
• November 30, 2023 -- Finalize design and order signal poles. This could take six months or more
for delivery.
• April/May 2024 – Project bidding and award.
• June 2024 – begin construction of intersection improvements and bus turnout.
• September 2024 – finalize construction and closeout.
• October 2024 – finalize SBCTA closeout and reimbursement.
The added two months gives us flexibility if we run until delivery delays or other problems.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Rich Berger
Project Manager