On September 10, 2010 the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2010-032 Project Planning Review and Resolution No. 2010-033 Plan Amendment. Title: Slope Repair on SR-17 in Brooklyn Heights Sponsor: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) - District 12 Name: CUY SR-17-13.45 SLOPE PID No.: 85003 Estimated Total Cost: $261,973 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: ODOT History/Background: This project is included in ODOT District 12’s Maintenance program. Current Conditions: SR-17 (Granger Road) is functionally classified as an urban minor arterial. SR-17 is a four-lane facility. The average daily traffic is 11,710 vehicles per day (NOACA Cuyahoga County Highway Traffic Count Map, 2006-2009). Proposed Project: The project involves slope repair and erosion protection on SR-17, near the Schaaf Road Bridge, in Brooklyn Heights (location map). The work will include repairing the failing slope by installing storm sewers to control drainage, filling in eroded drainage swale with embankment, and rock channel protection. Work will also include repairing the pavement shoulder and guardrail. The construction cost is estimated to be $261,973. Eighty percent ($209,578) of the construction cost will be funded with State Surface Transportation Program (S/STP) funds. Twenty percent ($52,394) of the construction cost will be funded by ODOT. The sponsor estimates that the project can be awarded on July 1, 2011. Staff Comment (Summary): Plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Team: This project is consistent with NOACA’s Connections 2030 Plan Goal #3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System) and ODOT’s Access Ohio 2004 - 2030 Goal #4 (System Preservation). 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. "This portion of West Creek has been severely impacted by developments upstream of the site. Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District encourages the use of sound bio-engineering and stabilization techniques with consideration given to maintaining and restoring the floodplain." - Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District 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.