The NOACA Governing Board approved the following project as a candidate to be amended to the NOACA Transportation Plan by adopting Resolution No. 2004-057 on December 10, 2004. Title: Telhurst Road Bridge Replacement in South Euclid Sponsor:  City of South Euclid Estimated Total Cost: $1,100,000 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: ODOT History/Background:  ODOT selected the Telhurst Road Bridge for its Municipal Bridge Program funding in November 2003. On May 10, 2004, the City of South Euclid passed Resolution No. 29-04 authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with ODOT for the Telhurst Road bridge replacement. Current Conditions: The Telhurst Road Bridge, over Euclid Creek, is a pre-stressed concrete box beam simple span bridge. The bridge has a sufficiency rating of 54.9 and a general appraisal rating of 4A. The structure is approximately 34 feet long. The pavement width is twenty-four feet. The structure includes decorative steel guardrails. The speed limit is 25 miles per hour (mph). Telhurst Road is a local road. Proposed Project: This project involves the replacing theTelhurst Road Bridge, over Euclid Creek, in the City of South Euclid. The proposed bridge structure is a steel beam with concrete deck. The estimated total construction cost is $1,100,000. Eighty percent ($880,000) of the construction (C) cost will be funded with ODOT municipal bridge program funds LBR funds. The estimated award date is February 1, 2007 (SFY 2007). Staff Comment (Summary): The proposed improvement meets Goal #3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System) of NOACA’s Framework for Action 2025 and Goals #1 (System Preservation and Management) and #3 (Cooperative Planning Process and Transportation Efficiency) of ODOT’s Access Ohio. This facility serves some E.J. populations. Best available practices should be used to avoid water quality degradation in Euclid Creek during and after construction. This facility is located on low volume local street, which is good enough for bicycle usage. According to the ODOT bridge file, this structure has a General Appraisal of 4 (Poor Category) and a sufficiency rating of 54.9, which would make it eligible for bridge rehabilitation funds. Advance to Committee and public review with the understanding that the sponsor will make a good-faith effort to address comments. Additional Staff Comments (since 10/6/04): This project as proposed will provide adequate accommodation for cyclists and pedestrians. Intergovernmental Review (IGR): Public Involvement: Committee Review: Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee/Transportation Advisory Committee: No comments; recommended for amendment to NOACA's Transportation Plan. Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) Recommendation: The project accommodates cyclists and pedestrians well as proposed.