On March 12, 2010 the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2010-008 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2010-009 Plan and TIP Amendment. Title: Resurface Auburn Road in Newbury and Munson Townships Sponsor: Geauga County Engineer Estimated Total Cost: $500,000 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: NOACA History/Background: On December 15, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners, Geauga County, Ohio approved Resolution No. 09-222, to improve sections K - M of Auburn Road (CH 4) in Newbury and Munson Townships. Current Conditions: Auburn Road is a two-lane facility. The pavement width is 26 feet, with lanes 11 feet wide and paved shoulders, two feet wide. Auburn Road is functionally classified as a rural major collector. The speed limit is 45 miles per hour. The average daily traffic is 7,200 vehicles per day with 3.2% percent trucks (2009). Proposed Project: This project involves resurfacing the lanes and shoulders along 2.67 miles of Auburn Road (sections K-M), from Fairmount Rd to Mayfield Road in Newbury Township and Munson Township (location map). The estimated construction cost is $500,000. The sponsor requests eighty percent ($400,000) of the construction cost be funded with NOACA-administered Surface Transportation Program funds. The Geauga County Engineer will provide the non-federal share of construction ($100,000). The county engineer will request to administer the project following local standards. The project is designed and can be ready to construct by July 2012. Staff Comment (Summary): Plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Team: This project is consistent with NOACA’s Connections 2030 Goal #3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System) and ODOT’s Access Ohio 2004 - 2030 Goal #4 (System Preservation). Recommend committee and public review in order to obtain comments. Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team: In 2008 pavement condition rating (PCR) on this section of Auburn Road ranged between 71 - 78 (fair to good condition). In construction year 2012 the RPMS (Regional Pavement Management System) predicts the PCR will range between 58 - 64 (fair to poor condition). The RPMS also recommends major rehabilitation on this section of Auburn Road in 2012. This project as proposed does not meet federal guidelines for adequate bicycle accommodation. However, it’s a resurfacing only project. Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC): If you are a representative of a governmental entity and would like to comment on this project, please email us. "I am in favor of this needed resurfacing project." - Munson Township Trustee "Certainly a worthy project in Munson township." - Munson township trustee Public Involvement: NOACA encourages comments from the public on this proposed transportation improvement project. Please notify us if you would like to be added to our e-mail notification list for future updates. Committee Review: Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee (RTIS)/Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC): No comments; recommended for amendment to NOACA's Transportation Plan . Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC): This project as proposed does not meet federal guidelines for safe bike accommodation, but it’s a resurfacing-only project. If possible, pave wider shoulders. Post “Share the Road” signs.