On September 14, 2007, the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding these projects: Resolution No. 2007-032 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2007-033 Plan and TIP Amendment Title: Guardrail Replacement along Various Roads in Lorain County Sponsor: Lorain County Engineer PID No.: 77250 Estimated Total Cost: $243,496 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO) History/Background: On June 14, 2007, the Lorain County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 07-416, requesting that NOACA place the Lorain County guardrail Program Phase 3 project on the TIP for FY 2008 and authorize the County Engineer to administer the project using the LPA (local planning agency) process and also sign the agreement. The County Engineer applied for and received approval for 100% federal safety funding for the installation of guardrail ends at 17 bridge locations throughout Lorain County. The CEAO informed the sponsor that the project can be moved up to FY 2008. Proposed Project: The project involves installing guardrail ends at 17 bridge locations along various county roads in Lorain County. The sponsor reports the project will upgrade the guardrail and terminal assemblies at bridge ends and bring them up to ODOT standards. The sponsor also states this project is Phase 3 of this work and will bring 17 more bridges into compliance with standards. The County Engineer intends to administer this project using the Ohio Department of Transportation LPA process. The estimated total cost, provided by the sponsor, is $243,496. The project will be funded 100% with CEAO funds. The sponsor reports the project can be awarded in September 2007. Staff Comment (Summary): Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Team: This project adheres to NOACA’s Transportation Plan Goal #3 for Transportation System Safety. Move for 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. "The Lorain County Community Development Department and Lorain County Planning Commission support this project." - The Lorain County Community Development Department 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 TIP.