On March 12, 2010 the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project: Resolution No. 2010-008 Project Planning Review Resolution No. 2010-009 Plan and TIP Amendment. Title: Reconstruct Waterloo Road & Improve Streetscape in Cleveland Sponsor: City of Cleveland Estimated Total Cost: $5,505,000 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: NOACA History/Background: On May 13, 2005, the NOACA Governing Board passed Resolution No. 2005-021 approving SFY 2006 Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Program. The City of Cleveland received $24,000 to do a comprehensive planning study of the downtown Waterloo district encompassing Waterloo Road between East 152nd Street and East 162nd Street and East 156th Street, from I-90 to Huntmere Avenue, through the SFY 2006 TLCI program. The Waterloo Streetscape and Corridor Plan was completed in December 2007. According to the sponsor, one of the primary goals of the study was to identify means to integrate public art into the streetscape to create a regionally unique entertainment district. On June 4, 2008, the City of Cleveland passed Ordinance No. 689-08 “An emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to employ one or more professional consultants for design, engineering, and construction services necessary to implement the Waterloo Streetscape project, and authorizing the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to acquire for right-of-way purposes such real property necessary to implement the project; and authorizing the Director to apply for and accept one or more grants from public entities and from the State of Ohio through the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency for the project.” Current Conditions: Waterloo Road is functionally classified as an urban collector. The sponsor reports that Waterloo Road is four-lane facility with lanes 11 feet wide. The width of the existing right-of-way is 70 feet and the sidewalk width is 10 feet. The sponsor reports the average daily traffic is 11,740 vehicles per day with five percent trucks (2009 count). The speed limit is 25 miles per hour. Proposed Project: The proposed project involves reconstruction, and streetscape improvements along approximately 0.47 mile of Waterloo Road, from East 152nd Street to East 162nd Street, in Cleveland (location map). The work will include removal and replacement of the existing roadway along with concrete curbs, sidewalks, ramps and driveway repairs and minor drainage improvements. According to the sponsor, the work will improve the existing pavement condition as it has deteriorated beyond routine repair. Eliminating drainage problems will extend pavement life expectancy. Additionally, the streetscape work will include light fixtures, benches, landscape, and art features to enhance the overall feel throughout the district. The estimated total cost, provided by the sponsor, is $5,505,000. The estimated cost of PE (preliminary engineering) is $335,000. The estimated cost of RW (right-of-way) is $50,000. The PE and RW costs will be borne by the sponsor. The estimated cost of construction for the road reconstruction component is $3,900,000, for which the sponsor is requesting that eighty percent ($3,120,000) be funded NOACA-administered Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. The City of Cleveland intends to provide the non-federal share ($780,000) for road reconstruction. The estimated cost of the streetscape improvement component is $760,000, for which the sponsor is requesting that eighty percent ($608,000) be funded NOACA-administered Enhancement/STP (E/STP-M) funds. The City of Cleveland intends to provide the non-federal share ($152,000) of the streetscape improvements. The sponsor will also bear the entire estimated cost of construction management ($460,000). Staff Comment (Summary): Plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Team: This project is consistent with NOACA’s Connections 2030 Goal #3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System) and #7 (Reinvestment in the Urban Core), and ODOT’s Access Ohio 2004 - 2030 Goals #1 (Transportation Safety) and #4 (System Preservation). The proposed project is eligible for NOACA-attributable Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Enhancement Activity Surface Transportation Program (E/STP-M) funds. The appropriate funding source will be determined by the Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee. The sponsor should review the cost estimate at significant review stages of project design development. Recommend committee and public review in order to obtain comments. Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team: In 2008 this portion of Waterloo Road had a Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) of 65 which is considered fair condition. At the time of the proposed construction of Waterloo Road (July 2012), the Regional Pavement Management System (RPMS) predicts a deteriorated PCR of 53, or poor condition, on this section of roadway. The RPMS suggests that major rehabilitation occur on this portion of roadway. The curb rating in 2008 was fair condition (curb has minimal cracking and minimal slumping, and is maintaining its function), and the sidewalk rating was good condition (sidewalk is not cracked and provides good pedestrian walk space). 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. ""RTA asks that any street improvements include concrete bus pads at stops near intersections. The projects include curb ramps and sidewalks that allow pedestrians to walk to the bus stops. Any intersection work or signal projects include the realization that buses run on the streets and operate differently than passenger vehicles. Any lane changes include the minimum width of a bus in 10' and RTA typically perfers 11' lanes. RTA supports the major infrastructure improvements being made to these projects as it improves our ability to provide timely, efficient bus service on these roadways. It makes our pedestrians safer and the ride more comfortable. RTA asks that the projects be done holistically considering not only automobiles but buses, bikes and pedestrians."- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Agency, Cuyahoga 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. Brad Chase, GreenCityBlueLake Institute: 1) LED lightbulbs should be used in light fixtures that are part of the streetscape component. All new fixtures should be full light cutoff. 2) Modification of sidewalks should allow rainwater runoff to enter tree grates and other natural plantings wherever possible. Committee Review: Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee (RTIS)/Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC): No comments; recommended for amendment to NOACA's Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).