On December 14, 2007, the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2007-042 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2007-043 Plan and TIP Amendment Title: Replacement of Bridges on SR-18 in Brighton and Wellington Townships Sponsor: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)-District 3 PID No: 77306 Estimated Total Cost: $2,300,000 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) History/Background: This project is included in ODOT District 3’s Bridge Program. Proposed Project: This project involves replacing bridge structures over the west branch of the Black River: on SR-18, 0.57 mile west of Quarry Road in Brighton Township, and over Charlemont Creek, .20 mile west of Pitts Road, in Wellington Township. The total construction cost is estimated to be $2,330,000. Eighty percent of the construction (C) cost ($1,864,000) will be funded with ODOT District 3 Preservation & Pavement Bridge funds. ODOT 3 will provide the 20-percent non-federal share ($466,000). The project has an estimated award date of October 1, 2008. Staff Comment (Summary): Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Team: This project meets 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). Move for committee and public review in order to obtain comments. Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team: The SR-18 – 3.11 bridge has a General Appraisal rating of 4, which is in serious condition. The SR-18 – 4.86 bridge has a General Appraisal rating of 5, which is in fair condition. This section of SR-18 is categorized as for experienced cyclists only on the Lorain County Bike Transportation Map. This project would make the bridges accommodate cyclists of all levels. 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. Lorain County Government supports this bridge replacement. State Route 18 has a high volume of truck traffic. Safe bridges are a critical element within our highway system in Lorain County. - Lorain 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. Committee Review: Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) This project would make the bridges accommodate cyclists of all skill levels. Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee (RTIS)/Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC): No comments; recommended for amendment to NOACA's Transportation Plan and TIP.