APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FY 2016-2020 CONGESTION MITIGATION & AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
NORTH AURORA ROAD UNDERPASS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
PREPARED FOR:
CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY FOR PLANNING
PREPARED BY:
FEBRUARY 2015
CMAP/TAP FY 2016-2020 CMAQ PROJECT APPLICATION BICYCLE FACILITY I. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Project Sponsor Contact Information – Name, Title, Agency, Address, CITY OF NAPERVILLE Phone, e-mail (e-mail required) Mr. Robert Kozurek, P.E. Other Agencies Participating in Project Engineering Manager, Department of Transportation and CITY OF AURORA Engineering NAPERVILLE TOWNSHIP City of Naperville ☐ New Project TIP ID for Existing Project 400 S. Eagle Street ☐ Existing CMAQ/TAP Project 08‐06‐0028 Naperville, IL 60566-7020 X Add CMAQ/TAP to Existing Project Phone: (630) 420-6113 / Fax: (630) 305-5986 / Email: [email protected] II. PROJECT LOCATION Projects not readily identified by location must provide a title on the last line of this section Attach a map sufficient to accurately locate this project in a GIS system Name of Street or Facility to be Improved Marked Route # NORTH AURORA ROAD Project Limits: North/West Reference Point/Cross St/Intersection Marked Route # Municipality & County WEST LIMIT - NORTH AURORA ROAD AT PENNSBURY LANE CITY OF AURORA / DUPAGE COUNTY Project Limits: South/East Reference Point/Cross St/Intersection Marked Route # Municipality & County EAST LIMIT – NORTH AURORA ROAD AT FRONTENAC ROAD CITY OF NAPERVILLE DUPAGE COUNTY Other Project Location Information or Project Title NORTH AURORA ROAD UNDERPASS AT THE CN/EJ&E RAILROAD
III. PROJECT FINANCING AND CMAQ FUNDING REQUEST Please review the instructions.
Starting (New) Other Federal Funds Federal Fiscal CMAQ/TAP Including prior CMAQ/TAP awards Year* Total Phase Costs Funds Requested Fund Type Amount
Engineering Phase 1 2006 $610,000 $0
Engineering Phase 2 2015 $1,060,000 $0
Legistlative Right-Of-Way Acquisition 2015 $910,000 $0 $160,000 Initiative Construction (Including 2018 $30,261,000 $7,111,000 $ Construction Engineering) Engineering (For $ $ $ Implementation Projects)
Implementation $ $ $
Alternatives Analysis $ $ $
*Phase must be accomplished within 3 years $32,841,000 $7,111,000 Total Project Costs *For TAP funds, cost increases beyond the initial programmed amounts will be the responsibility of sponsors. Local funding sources from City of Naperville, City of Aurora, & Naperville Source Of Local Matching Funds Township If Soft Matching Funds Are Intended To Be Used, Please Contact CMAP Staff. Have The Matching Funds Been Secured? Naperville and Aurora have committed funds to the project through their boundary (Provide Details): agreement. A copy of the project information sheet from Naperville’s Capital Improvement Program is attached that shows the local funding distribution. CMAP/TAP FY 2016-2020 CMAQ PROJECT APPLICATION BICYCLE FACILITY – PAGE 2 IV. PROJECT EMISSIONS BENEFIT DATA Indicate the current status of the bicycle environment where the proposed facility will be constructed. Are bike lanes present? If so, give width.
Pedestrians and bicyclists on North Aurora Road use the traffic lane to cross beneath the railroad tracks as the existing underpass has no sidewalk, bicycle facilities, or shoulder. This creates a hazardous condition as the pedestrians and bicycles are competing with a large volume of vehicles traveling at high speeds. The existing underpass also had no lighting and experiences periodic flooding issues that creates additional hazards.
This facility will provide access to Metra’s Route 59 station, potential future access to the proposed Metra STAR Line station and the Illinois Route 59 multi-use path that is currently under construction.
Indicate the connectivity of bikeways resulting from the project: X Project fills a gap between existing bikeways ☐ Project intersects an existing bikeway ☐ Project extends an existing bikeway ☐ Project is a new isolated bikeway segment Describe how the proposed bicycle facility integrates with transit service. The proposed bicycle facility will help fill a critical gap that will enhances Aurora commuters ability to access Metra’s largest suburban commuter train station – the Route 59 BNSF station (approximately ½ mile to the east of the underpass. The Route 59 Metra station serves approximately 5,900 train commuters on a daily basis. Three PACE surburban bus routes also stop at the Route 59 Metra station with an average combined daily ridership of 517 passengers. By removing the barrier created by the existing railroad underpass, more commuters will be able to access the Metra and PACE system via bicycle or on foot.
In the future, additional transit integration is possible since the North Aurora Road Underpass is immediately adjacent to land already dedicated for a commuter station for Metra’s proposed STAR Line station.
Provide the following for the road(s) of the facility or adjoining to the off-road facility (use separate sheet for multiple roads): Traffic volumes (AADT): ___23,500______, # of Thru Lanes____1 (existing)______, Lane Width: __12 feet____, Width of Outside Paved Shoulder: ___None ______, Speed Limit: ____40 MPH______, % of Heavy Vehicles: ___5%______, Pavement Condition : ____Fair_____, % of On-street Parking Occupied: _No on street parking allowed______. Is the project identified in an approved or adopted plan: X Yes ☐ No Attach documentation of the plan or provide a link to the document on a publicly available website.
The project is included in both the DuPage County Regional Bikeway Plan and the CMAP Northeastern Regional Greenways and Trails Plan.
Northeastern Regional Greenways and Trails Plan http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/bike‐ped/greenways‐and‐trails
DuPage County Regional Bikeway Plan http://www.dupageco.org/EDP/Bikeways_and_Trails/1150/
V. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
Is Right-Of-Way Acquisition required for this project? X Yes ☐ No If so, has it been acquired? ☐ Yes X No ☐ N.A. ☐ Not Begun ☐ Agreement executed by Central Office ☐ Engineering Underway ☐ Submitted for review ☐ Responding to review comments Preliminary Design Status: ☐ Agreement sent to District 1for signatures X Design approval granted Date approval is anticipated or was granted:____2/18/2010______Estimated Completion (Construction) Year: __2018______VI. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Please describe improvements, including how the project integrates in to the area with regard to different trip attrators.
As part of a complete reconstruction of the existing North Aurora Road Underpass at the CN Railroad, the proposed will allow bicycles and pedestrians to travel east-west across an existing major barrier between the Cities of Naperville and Aurora.
Benefits of the project include:
Elimination of a major pedestrian and bicycle barrier to east-west travel between Aurora and Naperville Improve pedestrian and bicyle access to Metra’s Route 59 station that serves 5,900 commuters per day Improve pedestrian and bicyle access to PACE suburban bus system via the Route 59 Metra Station (over 500 daily riders) Provide future access to the proposed STAR Line station located immediately adjacent to the underpass Area connectivity to the proposed multi-use path on the adjacent Illinois Route 59 commercial corridor Connectivity to the existing network of sidewalks and multi-use paths in Naperville and Aurora.
Connectivity between the Route 59 Metra Station and the CN Underpass will be provided through a separate, adjacent concurrent project that will improve North Aurora Road between Frontenac Road and Weston Ridge Drive.
The project is included in both the DuPage County Regional Bikeway Plan and the CMAP Northeastern Regional Greenways and Trails Plan.
Northeastern Regional Greenways and Trails Plan http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/bike‐ped/greenways‐and‐trails
DuPage County Regional Bikeway Plan http://www.dupageco.org/EDP/Bikeways_and_Trails/1150/
Extensive public outreach was conducted during the Phase I engineering study. Outreach included focus groups, public meetings, project website, and an online survey. A summary of the results can be found in Appendix A. Additional outreach will be conducted in later phases of the project but should not require CMAQ funds.
Supplemental Information
Project Summary/Purpose and Need The existing North Aurora Road Underpass has served both the railroads and the general public well since it was originally constructed in 1912. However, the underpass now requires modernization to continue meeting the needs of the general public and the Railroads.
One of the major deficiencies of the existing underpass is the lack of any bicycle or pedestrian accommodations. Active transportation modes are inhibited specifically by the following:
The underpass has no sidewalk or pavement shoulder. People on bike or foot currently try to wait for traffic gaps and use the road pavement to cross beneath the railroad bridges. This is very difficult considering that 23,500 vehicles and trucks travel North Aurora Road on a daily basis. The existing underpass has a long history of flooding to a depth of several feet that results in temporary closure The existing underpass has no lighting.
The existing underpass is a critical gap and significant barrier in the surrounding pedestrian and bicycle network because:
The North Aurora Road Underpass at the CN Railroad is located just 0.8 miles west of the largest suburban Metra commuter station – the Route 59 station. This station serves approximately 5,900 Metra riders as well as over 500 PACE bus riders (Routes 672, 673 and 675) that also utilize this facility on a daily basis. The underpass is located immediately adjacent to the proposed STAR Line Metra commuter station The underpass restrict connectivity to the proposed multi-use path on the adjacent Illinois Route 59 commercial corridor (Naperville/Aurora) as well as business located on Eola Road (Aurora) There is no connectivity to the existing network of other sidewalks and multi-use paths in Naperville and Aurora. There is no bicycle or pedestrian connections for Naperville students that attend the new Metea Valley High School located in Aurora.
Proposed Improvements The proposed improvements to the underpass will address these concerns by:
Providing dedicated pedestrian and bicycle facilities that will allow connectivity to existing METRA station, future STAR Line station, and the existing network of sidewalks and multi-use paths. Constructing a pump station and other drainage improvements that will eliminate flooding issues. Installing lighting in the new underpass structure and on the adjacent roadway approaches.
The underpass project limits on North Aurora Road extend from Pennsbury Lane on the west (in Aurora) to Frontenac Drive to the east (in Naperville). East of the underpass, the City of Naperville and Naperville Township are in the process of widening the only remaining two lane section of North Aurora Road (0.8 miles) to five lanes (Frontenac Road to Weston Ridge Drive) as a separate project.
The proposed improvements to the North Aurora Road Underpass are fully supported from both a planning and financial perspective by the City of Naperville, City of Aurora, and Naperville Township. These agencies have already made a considerable commitment to this project with the completion of the Phase I Preliminary Engineering Study. All major stakeholders including the Illinois Commerce Commission, Canadian National Railroad, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Illinois Department of Transportation, DuPage County, the general public, and adjacent utility companies were included in the project coordination and the development of the final preliminary engineering report.
CN Railroad Structure Maintenance The CN Railroad has recently informed the Cities of Naperville and Aurora that the superstructure of the existing railroad bridge needs replacement. This may present an opportunity for the CN to partner with Naperville and Aurora to address the CN’s maintenance needs and address the functional deficiencies of the existing structure.
MULTI-USE PATH MAP
New Metea Valley High School IL Route 59 EJ&E/CN RR Main Line Multi-use Trail under construction
Eola Road
Pennsbury Lane North Aurora Road End City of Aurora Underpass – Sidewalk 2 Lanes
Future BNSF Interchange STAR Line Adjacent Road Track Station Improvements with Multi-use Trail
Proposed North BNSF Main Line Aurora Road Largest Suburban Multi-Use Path METRA Commuter and Sidewalk Station
BNSF Rail Yard
Proposed North Aurora Road Multi-Use and Sidewalk Path Map
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,., KEY POINTS ... >» Al TERNATIVE 1 - NORTH UNDERPASS •» ~~Y~ -.6, ! • Extendsroadway $tralght from PennsbutyLane, then CUMIS !Jld ' ~~'" southnear Frontenac Road "' ~~!i b I ! ~ "' ~ r i! • • Removes8 pa.ri DETAILED COST ESTIMATE North Aurora Road Underpass Summary of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Construction Cost The cost data provided in the table below is derived from the attached detailed cost estimate. The detailed cost estimate is included in the approved Project Development Report. Total Construction Cost of Roadway Improvements $14,745,000 Total Construction Cost of Railroad Improvements $13,010,000 Wetland Mitigation Costs $165,000 Total Construction Cost of the Underpass Improvements = $27,920,000 Construction Engineering Costs = $2,341,000 Total Eligible CMAQ Costs = $30,261,000 Total Width of the Proposed Underpass = 102 feet Width of Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities through the Underpass = 24 feet Percent of Structure Attributable to Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities = 23.5% 23.5% Total CMAQ Eligible Cost of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities = 23.5% x $30,261,000 = $7,111,000 North Aurora Road Pennsbury Lane to Frontenac Road Section 06-00133-00-BR City of Naperville, City of Aurora, Naperville Township PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST Roadway Construction October 7, 2009 5 Lanes Length (feet) = 2,020 2.0 Lane Miles Items UNIT PRICE UNIT QUANTITY ITEM TOTAL 1 Removal 1a Pavement Removal $20 SQ YD 8,320 $ 167,000 1b Median Removal $4 SQ FT 1,200 $ 5,000 1c Curb and Gutter Removal $15 FOOT 2,065 $ 31,000 1d Sidewalk Removal $3 SQ YD 520 $ 2,000 1e Storm Sewer Removal $20 FOOT 1,310 $ 27,000 1f Tree Removal (6"-15") $25 INCH 125 $ 4,000 1g Tree Removal (>15") $30 INCH 75 $ 3,000 2 Earthwork 2a Excavation $25 CU YD 29,700 $ 743,000 2b Furnish Excavation $25 CU YD 4,700 $ 118,000 2c Temporary Soil Retention System $75 CU YD 3,590 $ 270,000 2d Undercut $45 CU YD 1,120 $ 51,000 2e Porous Granular Embankment Subgrade $50 CU YD 1,120 $ 56,000 3 Erosion Control 15 % of Drainage & Landscaping $ 584,000 4 Drainage 4a Mainline Storm Sewers, Structures, and TBF $162 FOOT 3,630 $ 589,000 4b Lateral Storm Sewers, Structures, and TBF $125 FOOT 1,200 $ 150,000 4c Pump Station $2,500,000 EACH 1 $ 2,500,000 4c Storage Facility (11' X 5' Twin Box Culvert) $750 FOOT 660 $ 495,000 5 Pavement 5a Pavement including Aggregate Subgrade $70 SQ YD 12,400 $ 868,000 5b Driveways including Removal and Temporary Access $90 SQ YD 1,150 $ 104,000 5c Curb and Gutter $23 FOOT 9,050 $ 209,000 5d Full Depth Pavement Patch $80 SQ YD 790 $ 64,000 5e Pavement Resurfacing $11 SQ YD 3,200 $ 36,000 6 Lighting $250,000 EACH 1 $ 250,000 7 Landscaping $10 SQ YD 15,250 $ 153,000 8 Pavement Marking $1 FOOT 4,000 $ 4,000 9 Signing including Removal and Relocation $10,000 EACH 1 $ 10,000 10 Traffic Control 10a Temporary Pavement including Removal $40 SQ YD 2,000 $ 80,000 10b Traffic Control 3 % of Roadway Construction $ 366,000 10c Temporary Pavement Marking including Removal $2 FOOT 62,000 $ 124,000 10d Temporary Barrier Wall including Terminals $85 FOOT 1,600 $ 136,000 11 Miscellaneous 11a Field Office $3,000 MONTH 24 $ 72,000 11b Mobilization 5 % of Roadway Construction $ 610,000 11c Construction Layout 2 % of Roadway Construction $ 244,000 12 Incidentals 12a Bike Path $25 SQ YD 2,200 $ 55,000 12b Sidewalk $7 SQ FT 9,800 $ 69,000 12c Chain Link Fence and Gate $55 FOOT 80 $ 5,000 12d Misc. 1 % of Roadway Construction $ 122,000 13 Retaining Walls $200 SQ FT 8,300 $ 1,660,000 14 Utility Adjustments 14a Water Main $50,000 EACH 1 $ 50,000 14b Sanitary Sewer $40,000 EACH 1 $ 40,000 14c Enbridge 34" Pipeline $1,400,000 EACH 1 $ 1,400,000 14d Nicor 36" Pipeline $1,000,000 EACH 1 $ 1,000,000 15 Contingency 10 % of Roadway Construction $ 1,219,000 TOTAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION COST: $ 14,745,000 G:\CH05\0132\CostEstimate\COST Exhibit 3 10/5/2009 Page 1 of 2 North Aurora Road Pennsbury Lane to Frontenac Road Section 06-00133-00-BR City of Naperville, City of Aurora, Naperville Township PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST Railroad and Bridge Construction October 7, 2009 Railroad Improvement Length (feet) = 5,300 1.1 Track Miles Items UNIT PRICE UNIT QUANTITY ITEM TOTAL 1 Removal 1a Track Removal $12 TRACK FT 3,600 $ 44,000.00 1b Bridge Removal $215,000 EACH 1 $ 215,000.00 2 Earthwork 2a Excavation $25 CU YD 12,300 $ 308,000.00 2b Furnish Excavation $25 CU YD 29,400 $ 735,000.00 2c Temporary Soil Retention System $75 CU YD 4,560 $ 342,000.00 3 Erosion Control 15 % of Landscaping $ 18,000.00 4 Railroad Improvements 4a New Track $150 TRACK FT 3,200 $ 480,000.00 4b Rehab Track $45 TRACK FT 4,300 $ 194,000.00 4c Shift Track $18 TRACK FT 4,300 $ 78,000.00 4d #16 Crossover (Power) $265,000 EACH 1 $ 265,000.00 4e Subballast $25 TON 7,700 $ 193,000.00 4f Ballast $14 TON 8,600 $ 121,000.00 4g EJ&E Yard Rehab $30 TRACK FT 350 $ 11,000.00 5 Structures 5a Retaining Wall $200 SQ FT 4,900 $ 980,000.00 5b Underpass Bridge Construction $5,920,800 EACH 1 $ 5,921,000.00 6 Landscaping $10 SQ YD 11,500 $ 115,000.00 7 Traffic Control and Mobilization 10 % of Railroad Construction $ 989,000.00 8 Contingency 20 % of Railroad Construction $ 2,001,000.00 TOTAL RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION COST: $ 13,010,000 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST Project Totals October 7, 2009 Other Items UNIT PRICE UNIT QUANTITY ITEM TOTAL 1 Roadway Construction $14,745,000 L SUM 1 $ 14,745,000 2 Railroad and Bridge Construction $13,010,000 L SUM 1 $ 13,010,000 17 Wetland Banking $175,000 ACRE 0.94 $ 165,000 18 Engineering 18a Phase II Engineering 4.5 % of Construction $ 1,060,000 18b Phase III Engineering 8.5 % of Construction $ 2,341,000 19 Right-of-Way 19a Land Acquisition Services $7,500 PARCEL 11 $ 83,000 19b Right-of-Way* $10 SF 60,500 $ 605,000 19c Permanent Easement* $10 SF 12,200 $ 122,000 19d Temporary Easements* $5 SF 20,000 $ 100,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST : $ 32,231,000 * Assumed unit prices not based on property appraisals and are subject to change G:\CH05\0132\CostEstimate\COST Exhibit 3 10/5/2009 Page 2 of 2 PROJECT MILESTONE SCHEDULE PROJECT MILESTONE SCHEDULE Municipality: City of Naperville Contact Information Project: North Aurora Road Underpass Municipality City of Naperville Scope of Work: Widen and Reconstruct Underpass Council/Liaison DuPage Mayors and Managers TIP #: 08-06-0028 Consultant TranSystems TIP Years (Ph II / Const): IDOT District 1 Section #: Last Constr & E3 Cost (date ): $ Current Constr & E3 Cost (date: 2/12/2015 ): $ 27,792,000 Date Prepared: 2/12/2015 Date Revised: Projected Dates Initial Est. Kick-Off Revised/Actual 1. Project Scoping 5/1/06 Notes 2. IDOT Phase I Kick-off Meeting 6/1/06 3. 1st State/Federal Coordination Meeting 8/16/06 4. Categorical Exclusion Concurrence 8/4/09 5. Design Variance Concurrence 8/16/06 6. Submit Draft Phase I Report (PDR) to IDOT (a) 10/15/09 7. Public Hearing/Meeting (or N/A) 4/23/09 8. Right-of-Way Kick-off Meeting (or N/A) 12/1/11 9. Submit Final Phase I Report (PDR) to IDOT (b) 10/15/09 10. Submit Phase II Engr. Agreem't to IDOT (or N/A) N/A 11. Phase I Design Approval 2/18/10 12. ROW Aquistion Initiation (or N/A) ( c ) 4/1/2015 13. Phase II Engr. Agreement Approval (or N/A) N/A 14. Submit Pre-Final Plans and Estimates (d) 6/1/2016 15. Submit Phase III Engr. Agreement to IDOT N/A 16. Submit Final Plans, Specs & Estimates (PS&E) (e) 1/1/2017 17. ROW Acquisition Complete 6/1/2016 18. Construction Letting 6/1/2018 Notes: See IDOT Local Roads' Mechanics of Project Management (a) 3 to 6 month review required per complexity and submittal quality "Federal Aid Project Initiation to Completion" Flow Chart for (b) 1 to 3 month review sequence of events and estimated review times. (c ) Minimum 9 to 18 months required from plats to acquisition (d) 1 to 4 month review (e) 7 to 10 days before Springfield BLR due date APPENDIX A PUBLIC SUPPORT/FEEDBACK SUMMARY q h h hShq Shq h q hShq S q !v"" rv##r !v" rv##r'v 6 y$()$%%& Drr 6 y$%%& N Q i#vp+ r r # Xr r rQ i#vp + r,- hyS q .//% 0 1 2 .3 0 8 .$/ 0 Isu6 .& 0 - • 'rrrr 4$rrv5 rv • 678"r r r# #t #r prrrr9 • $8 r# #t rr Drr 6 y$%%& N Q i#vp+ r r # X rrv r #t , 8 ($8 (68 (8 78 78 6:8 6$8 68 :"8 $(8 :8 $"8 $!8 Qrpr tr"r r $8 trr ; 4 8 48 'vv rv ppr "8 Dvv r !8 vv r 8 8 Drr 6 y$%%& N Q #v+ r r # =v vv rr pv rvp r vr # , G rv< p9vrpv ' ""v+vt # 8 >rrrr U D :8 78 r # (8 D 68 ("8 ## rQr r v v#r v#vvr rr r v tr 48 8 :8 ! 78 ! 8 8 8 ::8 678 rr y$%%& N "#v+ r r # # v # "r rv r O" P O M P O P O P O BBB P O P O P rr $$%%& APPENDIX B PROJECT AREA PHOTOS t v r ! 9vt"r r# r $C $ t v r % tr< +v r"&v tr $C $ t v r ' 9vt< r# r $C $ t v r 4 9vt+ r v# &v tr $C $ APPENDIX C PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION/DESIGN --- - • .. t . • ' ' .. Cl I I I 46.1' 55.9' I I I I I ~ ~ I I :f "'I~ I I ~: I 6' 24.0' 9' g· 1 24.0' ,~.o·10.o• 3.0 1 ! k..j ...----.. 1 I I I ffi! I i! • ~ i! - :::=:±rrc:~PROPOSlO ~ ~~~~· BIKEPATH TYPEa.6.24 CURB &GUTTER PROPOSEDPAVEMENT II PROf>OSEDPAVEMENT TYPE B-6.24 CURB& GUTTER TYPE B-6.24 CURB& GUTTER GRASS MEDIAN NORTH AURORA ROAD/EJ&E PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION UNDERPASSIMP ROVEMENTS PENNSBURYLANE TO FRONTENACROAD 4-LANE ROADWAY WITH SINGLE OR DUAL SPAN BRIDGE PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION 411512008 SHEETTS-3 APPENDIX D CITY OF AURORA NAPERVILLE TOWNSHIP LETTERS OF SUPPORT I ~: l STAN WOJTASIAK H' Commissioner March 9, 2011 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 Re: North Aurora Road Underpass at the CN/EJ&E Railroad & North Aurora Road Multi-Use Path Dear Ms. Ostdick: Naperville Township fully supports the proposed improvements to the North Aurora Road Underpass at the EJ&E Railroad. The project will provide the necessary improvements to relieve congestion in the region, needed bicycle and pedestrian connections between our communities, accommodations for future STAR line commuter trains, and eliminate frequent flooding of the crossing. In partnership with the Cities of Naperville and Aurora, we have already dedicated significant time and resources to this project through the completion of a comprehensive preliminary engineering study. All three agencies are committed to continued coordination and implementation of the proposed improvements. We appreciate your consideration of this funding application and request your assistance moving this important project forward. Sincerely, 31 W. 331 North Aurora Rd.. NapervilJe, IL 60563-1719 . 630/978-0380 . Fax 630/978-2272 E-mail: [email protected] . website www.napervilletownship.com I i City of Aurora i Development Services Department • 44 E. Downer Place • Aurora, Illinois 60507-2067 Division of Public Works I Engineering • 630.256.3200 • FAX 630.256.3229 I Kenneth Schroth, P.E. Director of Public Works City Engineer March 9, 2011 I I Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 Re: North Aurora Road Underpass at the CN/EJ &E Railroad & North Aurora Road Multi-Use Path Dear Ms. Ostdick: The City of Aurora supports the proposed improvements to the North Aurora Road Underpass at the EJ&E Railroad. The project will provide the necessary improvements to relieve congestion in the region, needed bicycle and pedestrian connections between our communities, accommodations for future STAR line commuter trains, and eliminate frequent flooding of the crossing. In partnership with the City of Naperville and Naperville Township, we have already dedicated significant time and resources to this project through the completion of a comprehensive preliminary engineering study. All three agencies are committed to continued coordination and implementation of the proposed improvements. We appreciate your consideration of this funding application and request your assistance moving this important project forward. Sincerely, ~~~ Eric Gallt, P .E. City Traffic Engineer cc. Ken Schroth, COA printed on recyc led paper