The NOACA Governing Board approved the following project for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) by adopting Resolution No. 2003-024 on March 14, 2003.

Title: Traffic Signal Improvements along SR-91, SR-283 and SR-640 in Eastlake
Sponsor:  City of Eastlake
Estimated Total Cost: $219,450
Proposed Source of Federal Funds: NOACA

History/Background:
The Eastlake City Council passed Resolution No. 2002-150, authorizing the Director of Public Service to apply for NOACA attributable funds to fund a project to upgrade signals primarily along SR-91 (SOM Center Road), SR-640 (Vine Street) and SR-283 (Lakeshore Boulevard) on October 23, 2002. The City completed a signal project in November 1995. The existing controllers and closed-loop system are not performing up to the city’s expectation. The city will be opening a minor league baseball stadium in April 2003.

Current Conditions:

The signals along SR-91, SR-640 and SR-283, although interconnected, do not operate inadequately. The current system does not allow for changes in timing, causing delay. SR-91 is functionally classified as a minor arterial. The average daily traffic (ADT) along SR-91 is between 16,900 and 31,300 vehicles per day (2001 traffic count). SR-283 is functionally classified as a minor arterial. The average daily traffic (ADT) along SR-283 is 18,300 vehicles per day (2001 traffic count). SR-640 is functionally classified as a minor arterial. The average daily traffic (ADT) along SR-640 is between 14,600 and 19,150 vehicles per day (2001 traffic count).

Proposed Project:
This project involves upgrading the existing signalized intersections and closed-loop systems. The new controllers and interconnect would allow the City’s closed loop systems to run as a system with different patterns available. The new controllers would allow for changes in the timings. As part of the requested closed loop signal system, parameters will be developed to assist the master controller to select the correct signal timing pattern for the traffic volumes being served. The total cost of the proposed project is $219,450 ($175,560 – CMAQ or STP; $43,890 – Eastlake).

Staff Comment (Summary):

• This project will satisfy NOACA’s Transportation Plan Goal #3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Existing Transportation System) and ODOT’s Access Ohio Goal #1 (System Preservation and Management) policy statement A(1)a.
• The project will replace equipment installed in 1995 by a project that used NOACA CMAQ funds.
• Evaluation of air quality impacts potential for reduced delays could be of value in determining which Federal highway funding source such as Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds or Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. Eligibility for CMAQ funding will require an analysis from the sponsor demonstrating pollutant emission reduction as a result of the project.
• Pedestrian needs appear to have been considered. The project should also consider bicyclists needs.
• This project serves an urban core community.
• Recommend committee and public review and comment with consideration of staff comments.