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Originally Posted by Geckos_Rule
Oh I own a car, but I think I've only driven about 2500 miles in the last two years.
Either way, that's my understanding is that at least part of the chaos over here (especially with the Waterline) is getting these spaces hooked up to utilities. Though I'd have to imagine that 80 Rainey will both: (1) not have any trouble with utilities; and (2) not have much leeway in getting to close down streets outside of the alleyway behind.
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AULCC is as much about traffic control as it is the actual connections and routing of utilities. They do require all of the utility providers to review plans and make sure the engineers have not missed anything that might conflict with a new connection. Sometimes that review doesn't help much because there are a lot of old utilities, and the record drawings aren't always accurate. It is not uncommon for a conflict to be discovered after excavation for a connection is done, creating delays, requiring changes in the field, more reviews and as-built updates.
The traffic control issue is often more complex, especially when there are multiple construction sites in close proximity. Almost all utilities are located in the ROW, requiring excavation in the street to make connections. When there are a lot of projects trying to close a portion of a street, it becomes an elaborate choreography of location, schedule, duration and traffic engineering. Anytime there is a delay (whether related to the utilities or not), the dance has start over.
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