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: Intersection Improvements in East Cleveland Sponsor: City of East Cleveland PID No. 86852 Estimated Total Cost: $432,400 (Preliminary Engineering-Detail Design and Construction) Proposed Source of Federal Funds: ODOT History/Background: The City of East Cleveland performed a safety study of the intersections of Noble Road and Terrace Road, and Superior Road and Forest Hill Avenue. The study was approved by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The city secured Highway Safety Program (HSP) funding through ODOT to improve safety and mobility at the intersections. Current Conditions: Noble Road is functionally classified as an urban principal arterial. The sponsor reports that the average daily traffic (ADT) on Noble Road is 10,787 vehicles per day. The legal speed limit on Noble Road is 25 miles per hour (mph). Terrace Road is functionally classified as an urban local road. Superior Road, from Cedar Road to Euclid Avenue, is functionally classified as an urban minor arterial. The sponsor reports that the ADT on Superior Road is 15,391 vehicles per day. The legal speed limit on Superior Road is 25 mph. Forest Hill Avenue is functionally classified as an urban local road. Proposed Project: The proposed project involves removing portions of the existing median to provide dedicated left-turn lanes along Superior Road at Forest Hill Avenue and replacing the entire traffic installation with new mast arm poles and state-of-the-art equipment to make the intersection fully actuated (location map). The project also includes upgrading traffic signals, signs and pavement markings at the intersection of Noble Road and Terrace Road, in the City of East Cleveland. The estimated total cost, provided by the sponsor, is $432,400. The estimated cost of preliminary engineering-detail design (PEDD) is $56,400. Ninety percent ($50,760) of the PEDD cost will be funded with State Surface Transportation Program (S/STP) funds. Ten percent ($5,640) of the PEDD cost will be provided by the sponsor. The estimated cost of construction is $376,000. Ninety percent ($338,400) of the construction cost will be funded with State Surface Transportation Program (S/STP) funds. Ten percent ($37,600) of the construction cost will be provided by the sponsor. 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 Goals #1 (Transportation Safety) and #4 (System Preservation). If video detection is included as part of this project, (which is capable of turn movement traffic counts), NOACA requests the city to provide traffic counts on major intersections on a yearly basis. NOACA requests that the city provide the signal warrant analysis reports and any traffic counts used for the warrants report. Recommend committee and public review in order to obtain comments. 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. "RTA asks that any street improvements include concrete bus pads at stops near intersections. The projects include curb ramps and sidewalks that allow pedestrians to walk to the bus stops. Any intersection work or signal projects include the realization that buses run on the streets and operate differently than passenger vehicles. Any lane changes include the minimum width of a bus in 10' and RTA typically perfers 11' lanes. RTA supports the major infrastructure improvements being made to these projects as it improves our ability to provide timely, efficient bus service on these roadways. It makes our pedestrians safer and the ride more comfortable. RTA asks that the projects be done holistically considering not only automobiles but buses, bikes and pedestrians."- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Agency, Cuyahoga County 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. Brad Chase, GreenCityBlueLake Institute: 1) All traffic light fixtures and crosswalk signs should include LED lightbulbs. 2) Crosswalks should include countdown timers and accommodations for the blind and visually impaired. 3) Traffic system should include advanced actuation and vehicle (including bicycle) detection capabilities, allowing for real time traffic management actuation and adjustment, not just improved signal timing and coordination. 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): Add a loop for bike detection and mark it with a non-skid bike symbol.