On March 14, 2008, the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2008-008 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2008-009 Plan and TIP Amendment Title: Preventative Maintenance on I-271 in Granger Township Sponsor: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) - District 3 PID No: 77038 Estimated Total Cost: $1,127,557 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) History/Background: This project is included in ODOT District 3’s 2010 Pavement Program. Current Conditions: I-271 is functionally classified as an interstate. The legal speed limit is 60 miles per hour. The average daily traffic is 26,680 vehicles per day (2004 count). Proposed Project: This project involves preventive maintenance along 6.58 miles of I-271, from I-71 to the Summit County line in Granger Township. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $1,127,557. Ninety percent ($1,014,801) of the construction cost will be funded with Interstate Maintenance (IM) funds. ODOT will fund the 10% ($112,756) non-federal share. The project has an estimated award date of October 1, 2009. Staff Comment (Summary): Plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Team: This project promotes NOACA’s Connections 2030 Goal # 3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System) and ODOT’s Access Ohio Goal # 1 (System Preservation and Management). Recommend for committee and public review in order to obtain comments. Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team: In 2006, pavement condition ratings (PCRs) range from 96-99, and in 2010, PCRs are projected to range from 87-93. 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 TIP.