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: Traffic Signal Improvements in South Euclid Sponsor: City of South Euclid Estimated Total Cost: $2,015,475 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: NOACA History/Background: On February 9, 2009, the South Euclid City Council passed Resolution No. 05-09, authorizing the mayor to prepare and file an application with NOACA, for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to fund a project to upgrade signals along South Green Road. Current Conditions: South Green Road is functionally classified as an urban minor arterial, and is a four-lane facility with lanes 10 feet wide and left-turn lanes. The speed limit is 35 miles per hour. According to the sponsor, several of the existing traffic signals on South Green Road are controlled by obsolete mechanical equipment. Pedestrian signals and crosswalks are substandard or non-existent, especially north of Mayfield Road (US-322) at several of the signalized intersections on residential streets. The sponsor states that current traffic flow is not well coordinated. The sponsor reports that the average daily traffic (ADT) along South Green Road is 16,100 vehicles per day (2006 traffic count) and that the intersection of South Green Road and Mayfield Road has an ADT count of over 41,500 vehicles per day. Proposed Project: The proposed project involves upgrading and replacing the obsolete traffic signal equipment at ten existing signalized intersections on South Green Road, between Cedar Rd and Monticello Boulevard, in the City of South Euclid (location map). The project will include the installation of new signals on decorative mast arms, replacing old strain poles and overhead wires. The sponsor reports that the project will provide a properly coordinated traffic signal system that will greatly improve vehicular traffic efficiency which will reduce congestion and improve air quality. The project will enhance pedestrian accessibility and safety with the provision of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant crosswalks at all intersections. The estimated construction cost, provided by the sponsor, is $2,015,475. The sponsor requests that eighty percent ($1,612,380) of the construction cost be funded with NOACA-attributable Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds. The City of South Euclid will provide the non-federal share ($403,095) of construction cost and bear the entire cost of preliminary engineering and any required right-of-way. 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 Goal #4 (System Preservation). Eligibility for CMAQ funding will require an analysis from the sponsor demonstrating pollution emission reduction as a result of the project. The request for CMAQ funds will need to be processed consistent with Governing Board policy that was approved on April 13, 2007. The sponsor should review the cost estimate of each phase at significant review stages of project design development. 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. The sponsor will be required to document that this project conforms to regional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) architecture. The sponsor should include accommodation for the blind and visually impaired (e.g. sound actuated signals). The emergency vehicle pre-emption should be coordinated with neighboring communities. If there are any at-grade railroad crossings within 200 feet of any signalized intersection, railroad pre-emption should be considered for affected signals. 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. 3) Traffic system should include advanced actuation and vehicle detection capabilities, allowing for real time traffic management and adjustment and not just better timing and signal coordination - especially as this project is requesting CMAQ funding. 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.