On December 11, 2009 the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2009-037 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2009-038 Plan and TIP Amendment Title: Resurface Bell Street and Auburn Road Sponsor: Geauga County Engineer Estimated Total Cost: $750,000 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: NOACA History/Background: This project is sponsored by the Geauga County Engineer. Current Conditions: Bell Street (CH-10) is functionally classified as a rural major collector. Bell Street is a two-lane facility. The pavement width is 26 feet, with lanes 11 feet wide and paved shoulders, two feet wide. The width of the existing right-of-way is 60 feet. The legal speed limit is 45 to 55 miles per hour (mph). The average daily traffic (ADT) is 2,500 vehicles per day with 3 percent trucks (2009). Auburn Road (CH-4) is functionally classified as a rural major collector. Auburn Road is a two lane facility. The pavement width is 26 feet, with lanes 11 feet wide and paved shoulders, two feet wide. The width of the existing right-of-way is 60 feet. The legal speed limit is 45 to 55 mph. The ADT is 7,300 vehicles per day with 3 percent trucks (2009). Proposed Project: This project involves resurfacing the lanes and shoulders along 1.25 miles of Bell Street (Section E), from Munn Road (CH-32) to Auburn Road, in Newbury Township and 2.89 miles of Auburn Road (Sections F - H), from Franks Road (TR-193) to Kinsman Road (SR-87), in Auburn Township and Newbury Township (location map). The estimated construction cost is $750,000. The sponsor requests eighty percent ($600,000) of the construction cost be funded with NOACA-administered Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. The Geauga County Engineer will provide the non-federal share of construction ($150,000). The county engineer will request to administer the project following local standards. The project is designed and can be ready to construct by summer 2010. 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 Ohio2004 - 2030 Goal #4 (System Preservation). Recommend committee and public review in order to obtain comments. Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team: In 2008, the Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) on Bell Street between Munn Road and Auburn Road was 85 which is in the good range; the deteriorated PCR at the time of construction (7/2011) is anticipated to be 75 (fair condition). The RPMS system recommends that preventative maintenance (crack sealing, etc.) occur on this section of Bell Street. In 2008, the Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) on Auburn Road between Franks Road and Bell Street was 84 which is in the good range; the deteriorated PCR at the time of construction (7/2011) is anticipated to be 74 (fair condition). The RPMS system recommends that reactive maintenance (resurfacing) occur on this section of Auburn Road. In 2008, the Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) on Auburn Road between Bell Street and Kinsman Road (SR-87) was 78 which is in the good range; the deteriorated PCR at the time of construction (7/2011) is anticipated to be 67 (fair condition). The RPMS system recommends that reactive maintenance (resurfacing) occur on this section of Auburn Road. Because of the high speeds on these roads, they’d need at least 4’ shoulders to provide some safety, especially for Auburn. However, this is a resurfacing-only project and adding more paved shoulders is beyond the scope of this 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. 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 and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC): Post “Share the Road” signs at appropriate intervals. Asset Management Council: This project is consistent with Asset Management Council goals.