Application: Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project
ACHD COMPASS Application FY2022-2028
Summary
ID: C22-0000000088 Last submitted: Jan 19 2021 09:54 AM (MST)
2022 COMPASS Phase I Application
Completed - Jan 27 2021 2022 COMPASS Phase I Application ACHD
Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project
PRIORITY
1. Indicate the priority of this application compared to all of your agency’s other applications to be submitted through COMPASS during the current grant cycle:
Project Rank: 1
Total # of applications to be submitted to 2 COMPASS during the current year:
PROJECT TYPE
1 / 22 2. Select all that apply:
Responses Selected:
Capital/Construction: Road/Bridge/Design/Signs, etc.
Active Transportation: Bicycle/Pedestrian
Special Groups: Youth/Seniors/Disabled/Environmental Justice (Race/Income)
PROJECT LOCATION
3. Describe the location of the project:
Be specific and indicate if in a downtown or major activity center. (You will be required to attach a map to this application.)
The Idaho Transportation Department's (ITD) Five Mile Road overpass is located where Five Mile Road crosses Interstate 84 in the City of Boise. The overpass structure is ITD right-of-way. This project includes sections of ACHD's Five Mile Road, which is adjacent to the overpass, just north of Smoke Ranch Drive and just south of Franklin Road Intersection.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
4. Describe the total project in detail:
Specify which parts this funding will cover.
ACHD and ITD are cosponsoring the project development of the Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project. The first three elements of the project have a combined estimated cost of $1.5 million.
PLANNING PHASE: The planning phase of the Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion project will include project development and coordination efforts that ensure the project is initiated on a strong foundation. Some key elements of the planning phase include:
2 / 22 • Coordination with the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS), to ensure this project is included in the appropriate Transportation Improvement Plans at the state and regional level. • Consultant selection and project team creation. This is a dynamic partnership project that will require consultant support and the establishment of a multijurisdictional project team. Identifying key stakeholders early in the process will be critical to the success of the project. • Detailed project scoping and cost estimate refinements. This early planning work will identify key project elements and identify the critical tasks that will be needed to follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN Compliance with and consideration of NEPA is one of the primary components of this project. ACHD and ITD anticipate completing the following NEPA requirements:
• Assessment of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed project • Analysis of a range of reasonable alternatives for the proposed project, based on the applicant’s defined purpose and need for the project • Consideration of appropriate impact mitigation: avoidance, minimization and compensation • Interagency participation: coordination and consultation • Public involvement including opportunities to participate and comment • Documentation and disclosure • Concluding NEPA process with an approved, final environmental document • Preliminary design work that supports and complies with the NEPA process • Cost estimate review
FINAL DESIGN The last project element is final project design. Completing final design is critical to ensure the project is ready for right-of-way acquisition and construction. Final design includes the following key elements: • Completion of engineering plans and specifications • Completion of right-of-way plans and exhibits • Completion of detailed financial plan and construction cost estimate updates • Completion of public involvement efforts and stakeholder coordination
3 / 22 Provide abbreviated description for use in ranking documents
Full Project Development, per NEPA, of the Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project. ACHD and ITD are co-sponsoring the project.
PURPOSE AND NEED
5. Describe why this project is needed by your agency and important to the region:
The Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project will address a significant existing deficiency within Ada County’s regional arterial network. The current two-lane configuration of the overpass and
adjacent roadway segments represents a bottleneck that significantly impedes traffic. All of the adjacent and connected roadway segments (Overland Road, Franklin Road, Five Mile Road South of Overland Road and Five Mile Road North of Franklin Road) have been expanded to five lanes to accommodate growth and enhance safety and mobility. The expansion of this overpass and adjacent roadway has been a longstanding priority for ACHD and ITD. The ACHD Master Street Map (2020) and Capital Improvement Plan (2020) highlight this segment as an existing deficiency. Preliminary modeling data and traffic analysis from COMPASS indicate that this project will enhance connectivity in this area and provide more options for crossing the interstate, including for bikes and pedestrians.
PROJECT FUNDING
4 / 22 6. Provide a total cost estimate and amount requested for the following project tasks or activities:
Amount Requested should be the total cost estimate minus the anticipated match; no symbols other than decimal points allowed.
Cost Estimate Amount Requested
Design (including environmental/ 1519300 1215440 planning)
Right-of-Way acquisition 0 0
Construction/ Procurement 0 0
Non-Construction projects only 0 0 (studies/plans)
Project Development Program 0 0
How cost was determined:
The design budget for this project covers both ACHD’s and ITD’s anticipated costs, and was based on both agencies experience designing the Cloverdale Road Overpass and Roadway Widening project. Costs of this co-sponsored project are generally broken down as 2/3 ACHD’s and 1/3 ITD’s.
Note: The following information is automatically calculated from the information entered above (Question 6).
Cost Estimate Total:
$ 1519300
5 / 22 Amount Requested Total:
$ 1215440
Match Calculated From Entries Above:
$ 303860
Match % Calculated From Entries Above:
20 %
7. Provide the source of match available.
A minimum match of 7.34% is required for most programs. No match is required for Project Development Program. Please contact COMPASS if you need match information specific to your project.
ACHD and ITD have a combined total of $303,860 in local, non-federal match, and Advanced Construction funding budgeted for FY2021, which is equal to 20% of the estimated project cost. ACHD’s portion of the match and Advanced Construction will be 2/3 or $202,573 and ITD's portion will be $101,287.
8. Indicate whether your project can be phased (total of all phases should equal total project cost):
Yes
6 / 22 How many phases? (Cannot exceed 3)
3
Briefly describe Phase 1.
Complete planning phase – April 2022
Phase 1 cost or cost range:
$75,965
Briefly describe Phase 2.
Complete Environmental and Preliminary Design Phase – April 2023
Phase 2 cost or cost range:
$303,860
Briefly describe Phase 3.
Complete Final Design Phase – March 2024
Phase 3 cost or cost range:
$1,139,475
7 / 22 PARTNERS/SUPPORT
9. Describe jurisdictional agencies and other partners, and their role in the project.
(Include other departments within own agency, if applicable.)
ACHD and ITD are jointly planning for the replacement of the Five Mile Road Overpass and expanding the adjoining segments of Five Mile Road. The agencies have a proven track record of cooperation, and together have completed various intersection and roadway improvements where the two jurisdictions intersect. The replacement/widening of the Cloverdale Road Overpass was the most recent example.
10. Describe any general public support generated.
Explain how that process occurred and what type of support was generated.
ACHD and ITD submitted a federal BUILD grant application in May 2020 for this project. Support letters were collected from the following elected officials and government agencies. A letter signed by senators Crapo and Risch and congressmen Simpson and Fulcher. Letters signed by Governor Little, the Ada County Commissioners, and Boise Mayor McLean. Letters from ITD and COMPASS.
11. Describe the ownership and status of right-of-way.
The right-of-way for the existing overpass is owned by ITD and all portions of the existing road are owned by ACHD. The NEPA process will lead to design solutions for an expanded roadway, which will require acquisition of additional right-of-way if constructed.
READINESS TO PROCEED
8 / 22 12. Indicate the PERCENT COMPLETE for each element of this project:
Idea/concept only 100
Identified in local or regional plan 100
Public/stakeholder involvement 0
Formal approval by agency leaders 0
Preliminary design (up to 30% of design) 0
Concept report 0
Environmental evaluation is approved 0
Right-of-way or easements 0
Final design 0
Plans, Specifications, and Engineering (PS&E) 0
13. List the earliest year your project could start and the latest year it could start and still be beneficial; explain:
The initial phase of this project will start in FY2021 with budgeted local funding. Additional NEPA and design work can start as late as FY2023.
PLANNING DOCUMENTS
14. Indicate whether this project conforms with a local or regional plan:
Yes
9 / 22 Please list the plan(s).
ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Plan FY2021-2025 was adopted by the ACHD Commission on September 23, 2020. ACHD Master Street Map and ACHD Capital Improvement Plan were both updated in 2020.
MEASURING PROJECT SUCCESS
15. Select the performance measures that apply to this project:
(These are examples only and not exhaustive.) Check all that apply. More details about performance measures can be found in the Performance Measure (TIP Achievement) section of the TIP (page 10). These tie to the CIM 2040 2.0 Performance Measures.
CATEGORY EXAMPLES (not limited to these)
Projects to improve all aspects of non-motorized transportation, Active Transportation such as sidewalks or pathways
Projects to maintain the current transportation system (roadway Asset Management chip seals, rehabilitation, replacing public transportation vehicle, or repair sidewalks)
A subset of Active Transportation Health Projects with specific connections to grocery stores and public schools
A subset of Active Transportation Open Space Projects specific to connections to open spaces and separated from a roadway, such as a greenbelt
Public Transportation Projects for the operation and/or expansion of public transportation
Projects in support of the overall system (examples: planning, staff Support time, technology)
10 / 22 Projects that add capacity to roadway segments and/or intersections System Performance to help make the system more reliable (only on the National Highway System)
Projects that reduce the number of auto, public transportation, and Transportation Safety non-motorized crashes and make the overall system safer
Responses Selected:
Active Transportation
Health
System Performance
Transportation Safety
Attach no more than two map/sketch pages
Completed - Nov 19 2020
Five Mile Road Overpass_LargeScaleLocation
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Five Mile Road Overapass_SmallScaleLocation
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Attach cover letter and/or no more than three one-page support letters
Completed - Dec 7 2020
ACHD Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project - Letter
Filename: ACHD_Five_Mile_Road_Overpass_and_Roadw_slSbpna.pdf Size: 136.4 kB
Match Commitment Documentation
Completed - Dec 7 2020
REQUIRED by December 7, 2020 for all FEDERAL funding applications. For CIMI and PDP program applications ($25,000 or less) submitted by December 7, a note stating intent to provide a match commitment letter by the May 4, 2021 deadline is required to be uploaded here to complete this task.
11 / 22 ACHD Match Commitement Letter FY2022
Filename: ACHD_Match_Commitement_Letter_FY2022.pdf Size: 81.5 kB
2021 COMPASS Phase II Application
Completed - Jan 19 2021 2021 COMPASS Phase II Application
Phase II Application for projects eligible for Federal funding. Due January 21, 2020.
Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project
Organization Name:
Ada County Highway District
1. Select whether the scope of the project is local or regional in nature:
Local
12 / 22 2.a. Indicate which modes of transportation your project will include or connect with:
Select options that represent your project.
Automobile Primary
Freight Primary
Bicycle Primary
Pedestrian Primary
Public transportation Primary
Other (please specify) (No response)
N/A
2.b. Please select the project type that applies to this specific project.
Roadway and Bridge Maintenance
13 / 22 3. Explain how the project will support or connect with the mode(s) selected in Question #2b:
Provide proximity to public transportation or other existing transportation services.
The 55 year old, two-lane overpass and adjoining three-lane road create a bottleneck within Ada County’s regional arterial network. All of the adjacent and connected roadway segments have been expanded to five lanes to accommodate growth and enhance safety and mobility. Designing a new overpass and roadway will be the first step in eliminate this deficiency. Widening the overpass structure over I-84 will also allow for a more effective use of the existing I-84 right-of-way and lead to future improvements that will benefit local to global transportation on the interstate.
A most significant deficiency is the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the overpass and approaches. The addition of these facilities will create a more complete pedestrian and bicycle network, which will facilitate low-stress multi-modal trips. This segment of Five Mile Road is also envisioned as a transit connection In VRT's ValleyConnect 2.0, connecting Eagle to Lake Hazel via Five Mile.
4. Describe how the COMPASS Complete Streets Policy is incorporated into this project:
(COMPASS Complete Streets Policy)
If the project does not contain any aspects of the Complete Streets Policy, explain why not.
In conformance with the Complete Streets Policy, this project is supported by the following public planning documents: ACHD’s Master Street Map (2020), Capital Improvement Plan (2020) Roadways to Bikeways Plan (2018 Addendum) and ADA Transition Plan (2019 Addendum). Transit on this route is supported by VRT's ValleyConnect 2.0. In addition, final overpass and road design will be based on a public process, and incorporate best practices and approved engineering standards.
14 / 22 5. Explain how this project maintains or improves safety and security of the transportation system:
Provide information on crashes or incidents at this location. In addition, list all applicable Crash Modification Factors (CMF) (Crash Modification Factor Clearinghouse).
Crash reduction by building new and/or upgraded sidewalk & bicycle facilities (CMF ID 9245 - CMF 1.78 & CMF ID 8224 - CMF 0.842). Crash reduction by expanding to four vehicle lanes (CMF ID 7568 - CMF 0.367) and eliminate imbalanced lane utilization at intersections. Also, meet ADA standards.
6. Provide the current traffic volumes for your project area:
If available, include average daily traffic or a sample traffic count for weekday (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). Refer to the COMPASS Traffic Count web page (contains road, bicycle, and pedestrian counts) or contact COMPASS staff for assistance.
Automobile 19,587 (3/3/20)
Bicycle No bike facility on bridge. Unknown volume
Pedestrian No sidewalks on bridge. Unknown volume
15 / 22 7. Include an explanation of the method used to collect counts and the anticipated change in volume as a result of this project, if applicable:
Regarding the answers in Question #6, how did you get these numbers?
This data was collected with a two-day hose count in early March, 2020. This count was completed before any COVID-19 closures occurred. Counts are compiled regularly by ACHD Traffic Engineering from traffic data collected by both ACHD and ITD. Preliminary modeling data and traffic analysis from COMPASS indicate that this project will enhance connectivity in this area and provide more options for crossing the interstate.
The Five Mile Road overpass and adjacent roadway segments lack basic pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure, which creates a high-stress environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Any designed replacement structure and roadway expansion will include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, which will encourage more ped and bike use in this area.
8. Explain how the facility is currently congested and how this project will mitigate the congestion issues, if applicable:
Include as much data as possible.
The Preliminary Traffic Analysis indicates 3 key facts about this location: -Five Mile Road between Overland Road and Franklin Road (project segment) overcapacity (LOS F) in the PM peak. -Future peak hour volumes (2040) are predicted to more than double, making this segment well over capacity (LOS F) based on ACHD and ITD modeling and the ACHD Master Street Map. -Intersection operations at Franklin Road and Overland Road (both are freight routes) currently experience more delay due to unbalanced lane usage caused by the Five Mile Road bottleneck.
The goal of this project is to design a four-lane overpass and adjoining roadway that, when built, will eliminate a known bottleneck, and improve operation of the road and adjacent intersections.
16 / 22 9. Indicate if the project is located in an Environmental Justice (EJ) Consideration or Economically Distressed (ED) Area:
Select the option that represents the information shown in the map.
(EJ/ED Info Map)
EJ Minority Populations No
EJ Low Income No
Economically Distressed No
10. Provide explanation, if necessary, based on your answer to Question #9:
N/A
11. If the COMPASS environmental suitability analysis obtained in the Environmental Considerations Map identified potential environmental considerations in the project area, please explain:
(Environmental Considerations Map)
Based on the COMPASS map the following environmental concerns fall within the extent of the proposed project: - Franklin/Five Mile intersection: Ag Land (2.40), Remediation (6.00), Storage tank (5.00), Tanks_LUST (30.00) - Five Mile Road: Ag Land 2.31 to 2.34 - Overland/Five Mile Intersection: Floodzone (11.22), Remediation (6.00), Storage Tank (20.00), Tanks_LUST (10.00) and Flood 500 Year (2.05).
17 / 22 12. Provide any other relevant information regarding this project:
Other specific information is requested based on your project type. If you cannot tell the entire story about your project within the following questions, please return here and add content needed to complete your story. You do not need to repeat anything from Phase I or elsewhere in this application.
ITD and ACHD have a proven track record of cooperative projects, and together have completed various intersection and roadway improvements where the two jurisdictions connect. The largest and most recent example of cooperative planning, design and construction was the replacement/widening of the Cloverdale Road Overpass and adjoining road segments that crosses I-84, one mile to the west of Five Mile Road. This project, nearly identical to the proposed Five Mile Road project, was started in 2018 and completed one year later.
The scale of the Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion project will require a significant National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) phase that will analyze a range of reasonable alternatives, any necessary mitigation and associated public involvement. The NEPA phase of this project will include project development and coordination efforts that ensure the project is initiated on a strong foundation. This is a dynamic partnership project that will require consultant support and the establishment of a multijurisdictional project team. Identifying key project elements and stakeholders early in the process will be critical to the success of the project.
Completing final design is critical to ensure the project is ready for right-of-way acquisition and construction. Final design will include completion of engineering plans and specifications, right-of-way plans and exhibits, a detailed financial plan and construction cost estimate, and completion of public involvement efforts and stakeholder coordination.
ACHD and ITD are scheduled to start this project with Advanced Construction funding in late Fiscal 2021. Any required local match will be divided with ACHD covering 2/3rd of the match and ITD covering 1/3rd of the match. This split is based on the estimated cost to replace each agency's portion of the project.
18 / 22 13. Select the functional classification of the roadway segment on the 2025 Federal Functional Classification Map:
(Functional Classification Map)
Minor Arterial
14. Provide the life cycle cost:
Include the expected life cycle cost of your project and briefly explain the method used.
This is a planning and design project, which will include designing a 50 year life bridge structure and a 20 year life roadway. The estimated right-of-way and construction cost of the project is $17,800,300. Any new overpass or roadway will require routine maintenance over the life of the structure/road to ensure the projected longevity of either structure/road.
15. List the pavement condition index and/or bridge sufficiency rating:
Provide sources used to make your determination. (Interactive Bridge Map from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council [LHTAC])
Five Mile Road overpass has a sufficiency rating of "Fair" with a deck rating of 6, a superstructure rating of 5 and substructure rating of 6 (LHTAC Interactive Bridge Map). Based on an ACHD pavement inspection in 2017, the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is 86 for the road sections of Five Mile Road between Overland Road and Franklin Road.
19 / 22 16. Indicate whether the project is located on a freight corridor identified in CIM 2040:
(Freight Corridors, page 85)
Partial
17. Explain if this project includes Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements or modifications as indicated in the following plan:
(Treasure Valley Transportation System: Operations, Management and ITS Plan)
The current overpass and intersections adjacent to the project have existing ITS equipment, per the Treasure Valley Transportation System: Operations, Management and ITS Plan. ITS improvements will be considered during the design phase of the project and may include replacement of existing ITS within the project boundaries or implementation of new ITS equipment.
Attach Documentation of Match Commitment (Letter or Resolution or Minutes)
Completed - Jan 18 2021
This should include a commitment to provide necessary local match, the ability to cover cost overruns, and maintenance and/or operation of the project once complete.
Match Commitment - ACHD - ITD Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion 010821 (1)
Filename: Match_Commitment__-_ACHD_-_ITD_Five_Mi_yIZywiZ.pdf Size: 122.9 kB
Attach Project Estimating Worksheet
Completed - Jan 14 2021
Download and complete appropriate form (found here). Once complete, attach the file here
ACHD - EstimatingWorksheet
Filename: ACHD_-_EstimatingWorksheet.pdf Size: 85.3 kB
Attach ITD form: 0414 – Sub-Awardee Reporting for the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
20 / 22 Completed - Jan 13 2021
Download and complete the appropriate form (found here.) Once complete, attach the file here.
ACHD 0414
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Attach ITD form: 1150 – Project Cost Summary Sheet
Completed - Jan 14 2021
Download and complete the appropriate form (found here.) Once complete, attach the file here.
ACHD 1150-1150
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Attach ITD form: 2435 – Local Federal-Aid Project Request
Completed - Jan 19 2021
Download and complete the appropriate form (found here.) Once complete, attach the file here.
ACHD ITD 2435
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Attach COMPASS Form FA100 – Summary of Federal Requirements
Completed - Jan 12 2021
Download and complete the appropriate form (found here.) Once complete, attach the file here.
ACHD - COMPASSFormFA100
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Attach additional supporting documents
Completed - Jan 20 2021
Please provide additional supporting documentation such as maps, photos or letters of support (only if additional to Phase I).
Five Mile Road Letters of Support 2020 & Photo
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22 / 22 IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT P.O . Box 7129 (208) 334-8000 Boise ID 83707-1129 itd .idaho .gov
January 14, 2021
Matt Stoll, Executive Director COMPASS 700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 200 Meridian, ID 83642
Re: Match Commitment for Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion Project
Dear Mr. Stoll:
The Idaho Transportation Department {ITD} and the Ada County Highway District {ACHD} have identified the need to plan together for a new Five Mile Road Overpass structure that will meet the current and future transportation needs of Idaho’s fastest growing region. Replacement and expansion of the Five Mile Overpass will provide for improved traffic flow, a safer network for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians, and a more accessible transportation network that will improve access to education, employment, emergency services, freight facilities, healthcare, and other services.
Being awarded this grant will allow ITD and ACHD to study improvements that will improve the safety and the mobility of both, Five Mile Road and Interstate 84 (I-84). I-84 is the only Major Freight Corridor in the entire State of Idaho and runs through Ada County. I-84 is used for 85% of all freight shipments in and through the State of Idaho and carries over $80 billion worth of freight through the Treasure Valley annually. I-84 is a key route to Pacific Coast ports, connecting Salt Lake City, Utah to Portland, Oregon. Besides being a major freight route through Ada County, I-84 also functions as a major route for commuters traveling to their jobs in the Treasure Valley. ITD has been systematically improving I-84 through the Treasure Valley as funding has allowed. ITD has invested $680.3 million into this corridor in the last ten years alone. This is one of the last pieces of I-84 thru Ada County in need of improvements. Replacing this structure will allow for additional travel lanes on I-84 and remove the only remaining height restricted structure thru this corridor.
ITD, District 3 is committed to providing a 2.4% (approximately $101,286.00) State match towards any Federal funds received for the Five Mile Road Overpass and Roadway Expansion project. ITD is additionally committed to covering any unanticipated cost increases and maintenance and/or operation of the Five Mile Overpass structure. We believe ACHD has put together a very strong application in which case ITD is committed to assisting with the timely delivery of this critical project.
Sincerely,
Caleb Lakey, P.E. District Administrator