The NOACA Governing Board approved the following project as a candidate to be amended to the NOACA Transportation Plan and in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) by adopting Resolution No. 2004-012 on March 12, 2004.
Title: Reconstruction of Stearns Road in North Olmsted and Olmsted Township
Sponsor: Cuyahoga County Engineer
Estimated Total Cost: $2,900,800
Proposed Source of Federal Funds: County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO)
History/Background:
The Cook Road / Stearns Road reconstruction project was approved for CEAO administered Surface Transportation Program (C/STP) funds in October 2001.
Current Conditions:
Cook Road is functionally classified as an urban collector. Stearns Road is functionally classified as an urban minor arterial. The average daily traffic is 11,400 (with 4% trucks). GCRTA operates freeway flyer service within the area (route # 63F).
Proposed Project:
This project involves the grading, draining, paving and widening Stearns Road, from 1000’ south of Cook Road to I-480 and the realignment of Cook Road/Stearns Road intersection in the city of North Olmsted and Olmsted Township. The total construction cost is estimated at $2,900,800. Eighty percent of the project’s estimated total cost (outside the City of North Olmsted) will be funded with CEAO Surface Transportation Program (C/STP) funds. Construction will be programmed for beyond SFY 2007. The project would be administered locally.
Staff Comment (Summary):
This project satisfies NOACA’s Framework for Action 2025 Transportation Plan Goals 1 (Advance Regional Economy), 3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System, 4 (Establish a More Balanced Transportation System), 6 (Minimize the Adverse Impacts of Additional System Capacity) and 8 (Foster Partnerships to Strengthen the Region).
This project is not located in an Urban Core Community.
Move for committee and public review in order to obtain comments.
Additional Staff Comment (since 1/16/04):
The widening will help facilitate traffic movement and may reduce crashes.
Intergovernmental Review (IGR):
Public Involvement:
Committee Review:
Bicycle Advisory Committee:
Investigate the possibility of a 10’ multipurpose path in lieu of the 5’ sidewalk on that side. If this isn’t feasible, install 5’ bike lanes on both sides of Stearns.
Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee/Transportation Advisory Committee:
No comments; recommended for amendment to NOACA's Transportation Plan
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