On March 13, 2009 the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2009-0005 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2009-0006 Plan and TIP Amendment Title: Overhead Sign Improvements along SR-57 in Elyria Sponsor: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)-District 3 PID No: 85164 Estimated Total Cost: $300,000 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: ODOT History/Background: This project is included in ODOT District 3’s Safety Program. Current Conditions: SR-57 (Lorain Boulevard) is functionally classified as an urban principal arterial. SR-57 is a four-lane facility (two lanes in each direction). The average daily traffic varies from 33,380 to 37,490 vehicles per day (NOACA Lorain County Highway Traffic Counts, published 2004). The posted speed limit is 50 miles per hour. Proposed Project: The project involves improving the overhead guide signing along SR-57, from I-80 to I-90 in Elyria. The estimated project cost is $300,000. The total project cost will be funded with State Surface Transportation Program (S/STP) funds. The project has an award date of October 1, 2009. 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 #3 (Efficient, Reliable Traffic Flow). Recommend committee and public review in order to obtain comments. Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team: The volume/capacity ratio is 1.66 – 1.138 (level of service F). 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 Planning Commission voted to support this project on January 22, 2009. - 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.