NORTHEAST AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council Members Samuel Alai, Mayor, City of Broadview Heights Joyce Braverman, Director, Planning Department, City of Shaker Heights Barb Bickel, Executive Director, Visit Lorain County Walter “Skip” Claypool, Commissioner, Geauga County Andrew Cross, Traffic Engineer, City of Timothy DeGeeter, Mayor, City of Parma Erin Fink, P.E., Lake County Engineer Representative Leslie Farley, ODOT District 3 William F. Hutson, Commissioner, Medina County Marty Kader, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Cleveland City Planning Commission Martin Keane, Councilman, Ward 17, City of Cleveland David E. Marquard, Design and Construction Administrator, Cuyahoga County Depart. of Public Works Sean McDermott, Chief Planning and Design Officer, Allen Pennington, Engineer, City of Mentor Anthony Ratajczak, Medina County Bicycling Community David Short, ODOT District 12 James M. Sonnhalter, Manager of Planning, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Robert Stefanik, Mayor, City of North Royalton Michael Summers, Mayor, City of Lakewood Sal Talarico, Interim City Manager, City of Oberlin Jacob VanSickle, Executive Director, Bike Cleveland Richard Wong, Planning Director, City of Cleveland Heights James Ziemnik, Director, Lorain County Metro Parks

FROM: Richard Wong, Chair

DATE: February 10, 2017

RE: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council Friday, February 17, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

NOACA Offices 1299 , Cleveland, Ohio

I look forward to seeing you on Friday, February 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the NOACA offices.

NOACA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council Friday, February 17, 2017 – 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NOACA Offices – 1299 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Phone: (216) 241-2414; website: www.noaca.org

AGENDA Page

1. Approval of Minutes of BPAC Meeting held on November 18, 2016 1-1

2. Public Comments on Current Agenda Items Oral

3. Chair’s/Executive Director’s Report Oral

4. Action Items a. None

5. Presentation / Discussion Items a. Future Action/Discussion i. TLCI Project Applications 5-1 ii. Project Planning Reviews – 4th Quarter of SFY 2017 5-13

b. Information/Discussion i. ODOT’s Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Program: New Criteria 5-19 ii. Broadway Avenue Corridor Study 5-21 iii. ODOT Active Transportation Funding Program 5-23

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Adjournment

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Agenda Item No. 1

MINUTES

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council November 18, 2016 NOACA Offices 1299 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Present: Please see the attached attendance record.

Mr. Richard Wong convened the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council (BPAC) meeting at 10:35 a.m.

Meeting Minutes Ms. Sara Maier asked that the construction year of the “Re-connecting Cleveland” project be changed from 2020 to 2017 in the minutes.

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Schroedel to approve the amended BPAC meeting minutes of August 19, 2016. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nick Gorris. The motion passed by voice vote.

Public Comments No public comments were made at this meeting.

Chair’s Report / Executive Director’s Report No report was given at this meeting.

ACTION ITEMS No action items were presented at this meeting.

PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS

Project Planning Reviews for 3rd Quarter SFY 2017 Mr. Ed May reviewed the Project Planning Reviews (PPRs) for the following projects:

 Road Improvements in Garfield Heights - The improvements are located on Transportation Boulevard, IR-480 westbound exit ramp, and Granger Road. The estimated total cost of the project is $8.7 million.

Mr. Wong asked if NOACA staff will assess how the project will affect bicycle/pedestrian comfort. Mr. May said yes.

Mr. Marty Cader asked if the area has sidewalks. Mr. May said yes. Mr. David Short added that the east side of Transportation Boulevard has a sidewalk.

Mr. Gorris suggested removing the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge near the slip ramp because it is in an unsafe area.

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 I-90 at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Safety Project - This project will improve traffic flow and reduce crashes. The estimated total cost of this project is $2.9 million.

Mr. Wong asked Mr. Cader how bikes will get to the lakefront from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (MLK). Mr. Cader said bike riders would use the existing underpass on the west side. Mr. Cader also mentioned that there was a Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) plan done in the area that involved some improvements to the underpass and additional enhancements to the trail under I-90.

Mr. Cader asked if the roundabout considered for the area was dropped. Mr. Short said yes.

Ms. Maier asked if the improvements (more specifically the removal of the median) on the west side underneath the bridge of MLK Drive have been dropped. Mr. Short said he did not have that information on hand.

Mr. Cader asked if signalization is being added to the north side of the off-ramp. Mr. Short said yes.

Mr. Wong asked if the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) can forward a response to NOACA regarding the TLCI recommendations so staff can forward that information to the BPAC. Mr. May said he would follow up on this matter.

 Bridge Replacement in Willoughby Hills - This project involves replacing the ramp bridges from I-271 northbound to I-90 westbound. The estimated total cost of this project is $10.6 million.

 Safe Routes to School Project in Elyria Township - This project involves installing a sidewalk on Griswold Road, Murray Ridge Road, and Adelbert Street. The estimated total cost of this project is $335,000.

 Bridge Replacement in Henrietta Township - This project is located on Gore Orphanage Road. The estimated total cost of this project is $3.3 million.

Mr. May mentioned that none of the above-referenced projects will receive NOACA funding. He also noted that NOACA staff will forward comments to the sponsors.

UHBikes Mr. Mike Foley, Director of Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability, and Ms. Alex Baca, General Manger of UHBikes, presented information on the UHBikes program.

Mr. Foley discussed the development of the bike sharing program. Ms. Alex Baca explained how the program works; reviewed the data collected; and discussed how the program is financed. Ms. Baca mentioned that the bikes are dock based and are equipped with GPS.

Ms. Baca used a heat map to show where people are riding the bikes. She stated that 1,901 people signed up for the program; 7,128 trips were recorded; 13,745 miles were traveled; and bike utilization was .28. She mentioned that Cyclehop uses the revenue and the funding from the

7359c 1 - 2 title sponsor (University Hospitals) to cover the operating expenses; and uses the funding from NOACA and Bike Cleveland to cover the capital expenses.

Mr. Bill Davis asked if usage is based on time or distance. Ms. Baca stated that once the bike has been locked at a location, the user is no longer charged. She noted, however, that the user can put the bike on hold (up to 60 minutes) for a fee.

Mr. Wong inquired about the meaning of the dash boundary on the map for the program. Ms. Baca said the dash boundary represents the system area boundary. She noted that the boundary may be expanded in the future, but for now, users who take the bikes outside of the system area will be charged $20.00.

Mr. Wong mentioned that the City of Cleveland Heights has one of the highest usage rates of bicycles in the region that may have been overlooked for the area. Mr. Foley stated that Cleveland Heights would be considered if the program is expanded. Mr. Jacob VanSickle commented that funding is needed in order to expand the program.

Ms. Baca talked about the cost of running the bike share program. She said four more bike stations will be installed soon in the Cleveland area. She mentioned that the bikes will be available throughout the winter.

Mr. Cader talked about the challenge of getting the permits approved by . He noted that Cleveland is looking forwarded to the program expanding to various communities and surrounding suburbs.

Ms. Ann Klavora asked who is taking the lead to expand the program. Mr. Foley stated that the expansion of the program is being addressed by an oversight committee that meets quarterly.

Mr. VanSickle commented that the density of the communities needs to be looked at before expanding the program.

Ms. Baca talked about the challenges of getting funding for the program.

Mr. Tom Jordan asked if businesses are for or against the bike stations in their communities. Ms. Baca said she was not aware of any objections from the businesses. She noted that there is plenty of information available on the benefits of a bike sharing program for businesses to review.

Mr. Jim Sonnhalter asked the average cost of a bike kiosk. Ms. Baca said $25,000 covers the racks, bikes and operation services.

Mr. James Ziemnik asked if there have been any private investments in the bike stations. Ms. Baca said no.

Mr. Foley mentioned that the bikes were put in place quickly to ensure people had access to them during the Republican National Convention (RNC).

Ms. Maier asked how long are the bikes expected to last and if replacement bikes are built into the operating reserves.

Ms. Baca stated that there is no bike sharing system older than 6 years in the United States. She noted that maintenance is done on the bikes to ensure that they last as long as possible.

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Mr. Ziemnik asked if UH has considered putting bike stations at its facilities throughout the region. Ms. Baca said UH is only the title sponsor. Mr. Ziemnik asked if there are currently bike stations in front of UH facilities. Ms. Baca said she was only aware of bike stations being installed at the UH facilities in Cleveland.

Mr. Anthony Ratajczak asked if there was any evidence that the RNC attendees used the bikes. Ms. Baca said 150 bikes were used during the RNC.

Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Design Flexibility Guidelines Mr. Mike Kubek provided information on the TLCI Design Flexibility Guidelines. He stated that the guidelines are being made available by NOACA to provide clarity regarding the flexibility that exists within various levels of design standards (federal, state, and local), and how that flexibility can be applied to achieve the goals of the overall TLCI program as well as project specific goals.

Mr. Kubek reviewed the following resources:

 Location and Design Manual  Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices  HCM 2010  A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets  Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities  NACTO Design Guides (Urban Street Design Guide, Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Transit Street Design Guide)  FHWA & ITE Resources (Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide and Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach)

Mr. Kubek demonstrated how to access the resource guides through NOACA’s website. He reviewed the flexibility within FHWA, ODOT and local standards. He also discussed the deviations from standards in the following areas: design exception, design exception documentation (ODOT L&D), and the controlling criteria for the design exception process.

Mr. Kubek talked about the importance of striking the right balance between vehicles; bicycle/ pedestrians and all modes based on safety and accessibility. He also talked about the importance of understanding the difference between minimum, preferred and recommended standards; context sensitive projects; and stakeholder and public input.

Mr. Kubek discussed flexibility in designs using project examples in the Cities of Lakewood, University Heights and Columbus.

Mr. Kubek stated that NOACA staff is looking to obtain feedback from the SOC, complete the guidelines, and make the document available online. He noted that the guidance will provide tools for achieving the TLCI objectives as well as identify sources and processes for streamlining project development.

Mr. VanSickle asked if the guidelines are in a book or on a website that consultants can use if they have issues with a TLCI project. Mr. Kubek stated that the guidelines will be in a PDF document that has links to detailed information. Mr. VanSickle asked if the information will be shared with all the prequalified consultants working on TLCI projects. Mr. Kubek said yes.

7359c 1 - 4 Mr. Wong asked if there is any data/evidence that shows whether or not an 11-foot lane increases crashes or increases the severity of crashes as opposed to a 12-foot lane.

Mr. Kubek stated that most standards require an 11-foot lane, unless the standard is for truck routes, which requires a 12-foot lane for the design exception. Mr. Kubek suggested that members contact Mr. Lawrence Hall, NOACA staff, or review NOACA’s website if they have concerns about a road that might be on one of the freight networks.

Mr. Wong stated that it would be helpful for city officials to have data/evidence that shows what happens on a truck route that has an 11-foot lane instead of a 12-foot lane to see if there is a measurable difference in safety or performance.

Ms. Melissa Thompson commented that in order for sponsors to get design exceptions, they will need to research whether or not a narrower lane presents a safety problem.

Mr. Kubek stated that NOACA staff will speak with someone from ODOT Central Office to get more information on the exemptions to truck routes.

Mr. Wong commented that it would be helpful to find out how other states handle this issue.

Edgehill Permanent Bike/Ped Counter Ms. Thompson stated that the goal of the counters is to increase bike/ped data collection by conducting 24-hour, weekly, monthly and yearly counts. She noted that Edgehill Road in the City of Cleveland Heights and Lorain-Carnegie Bridge in the City of Cleveland were selected for pilot installations. Cleveland Heights staff installed the bike/ped counting equipment in September 2016.

Mr. Jordan asked if the counter can tell the difference between the objects that pass by it. Ms. Thompson said no.

Ms. Thompson demonstrated how to access the data on Eco Counter’s website: www.eco- visio.net. She stated that the equipment stores the data and staff manually retrieves it. She noted, however, that the equipment can be set up to retrieve the data automatically.

Ms. Thompson used charts to review the daily data, the weekly profile, and the hourly profile during weekdays and weekends. She also provide an overview of the ODOT Traffic Monitoring Management System (TMMS) Non-motorized Dashboard.

Ms. Thompson stated that NOACA will continue to work with ODOT to install a permanent counter on the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge; integrate all bike/ped data into TMMS; and develop extrapolation factors for short-duration counts.

Old Business No old business was discussed at this meeting.

New Business No new business was discussed at this meeting.

Adjournment The next BPAC meeting will be held on February 17, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

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Agenda Item No. 2

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Agenda Item No. 3

CHAIR’S/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Agenda Item No. 4

ACTION ITEMS

Agenda Item No. 5

PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY

MEMORANDUM

TO: NOACA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council

FROM: Kathleen Sarli, Director of Planning

DATE: February 10, 2017

RE: Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Project Applications

ACTION REQUESTED No formal action is requested. This item is being presented for information and input.

BACKGROUND NOACA’s Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Program provides federal funding assistance to communities and public agencies to contract for the planning of transportation improvements that help advance NOACA’s strategic goals. The program provides support to explore innovative concepts and plans through a comprehensive, community-based planning process, leading to the construction of projects that improve multimodal transportation across the region. Projects identified through funded studies and plans are expected to lead to the development and construction of projects that can secure funding, and/or compete at the regional level for capital funds through NOACA’s regional transportation investment process. The TLCI program has provided assistance to communities and public agencies for planning that strengthens community livability since 2006.

The NOACA Board adopted TLCI Policy supports funding for planning grants to support activities that facilitate and promote sustainable development, multimodal transportation, and complete and green streets. The policy also established funding of implementation grants to fund the construction of low-cost, programmatic multimodal transportation improvements recommended in completed TLCI planning studies or other locally completed plans and studies.

An application round was opened for both planning and implementation projects on October 14, 2016. On December 19, 2016, NOACA received 31 applications: 15 planning grant applications totaling over $900,000 in requested funding and 17 implementation grant applications totaling over $2.8 million in requested funding. All applications are being evaluated based on the criteria established in the TLCI Policy. Projects requested for both the planning and implementation grants are attached.

FINANCIAL IMPACT There is $2 million in available funding for the 2017 TLCI program. The TLCI program is funded by an annual set aside from NOACA’s Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds during the development of NOACA’s annual OWP and biennial TIP.

5 - 1 CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS Input received from the Council will be incorporated into the application evaluations.

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Attachment 1 – TLCI Planning Grant Applications Received

Attachment 2 – TLCI Implementation Grant Applications Received

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Attachment 1 – TLCI Planning Grant Applications Received

Planning Grants Received

Project Sponsor Study Name Project Description Funding The desired outcome of this study is a "proposed" framework for future infrastructure improvements that integrates various transportation alternatives into a "multi-modal" corridor design that provides safe, reliable and healthy transportation State Route choices. The City of Avon feels it important 83(Center along these corridors to establish Street)/State $75,000 TLCI appropriate street alignments that are of Avon Route 254(Detroit $25,000 Local sufficient but minimal width, preserve the Road) Traffic $100,000 Total sense of community, meet projected Study and Corridor transportation demands and incorporate Plan "multi-modal" options. If done proactively and thoughtfully, the stimulation of economic investment and "smart growth" will be positive byproducts. To find such solutions it is necessary to analyze zoning, review land use patterns and map out future growth areas. With a planned cycletrack starting at W. 20th and ending at W. 65th and the Southwest Detroit Shoreway Master Plan mentioning ideal conditions on Lorain Avenue but not City of $82,600 TLCI delving into hard detail, this study proposes Lorain Avenue Cleveland/Detroit $0 Local an extension and comprehensive look at Corridor Study Shoreway $82,600 Total Lorain Ave. between W. 65th and W. 85th seeking to produce a conceptual streetscape design with treatments and identity building models to enliven economic value. Assess future projected traffic flow, examine the impacts of lane reductions or other traffic $100,000 TLCI Cleveland/Midtown Carnegie Avenue calming interventions, identify pedestrian $20,000 Local Cleveland Master Plan improvements and bicycle infrastructure, $120,000 Total and plan for the development of vacant and underutilized land along the corridor. Redevelop a one-mile stretch of Euclid Avenue between Noble Road and Catalpa Euclid Avenue $90,000 TLCI Road to create the conditions for quality Cuyahoga County Redevelopment $0 Local retail and economic development, re-utilize Planning Commission Study $90,000 Total vacant and open spaces, provide valuable pedestrian and cycling options, and connect and catalyze amenities along the corridor.

5 - 3 This plan will carefully examine topics such as transit, trail and greenway connectivity, redevelopment opportunities, appropriate land uses, available land for economic Cuyahoga County $55,000 TLCI development and realistic infrastructure Cuyahoga County Airport Environs $4,500 Local improvements needed to implement these Planning Commission Master Plan $59,500 Total strategies. The study area will include the host City of Richmond Heights as well as the other communities surrounding the Cuyahoga County Airport including Highland Heights and Willoughby Hills. Study the Lorain Road Corridor, from the Lorain Road Bridge to the North Olmsted $80,000 TLCI border and determine how complete streets Fairview Park $0 Local principles can be incorporated into the Fairview Park Lorain Road $80,000 Total design of this major corridor, including a Corridor Study feasibility analysis on lane reduction, pedestrian and transit connectivity, and green infrastructure. Create a roadmap for implementing smart Envision Grafton: land use practices, active transportation, and Smart Growth $45,000 TLCI improvements to Grafton’s motorized Grafton Through $15,000 Local network to address changing demographics, Transportation $60,000 Total economic conditions and opportunities, and challenging transportation factors, including rail and truck freight. This planning study will facilitate the integration of mobility solutions in a multi- modal environment. Strategies will aim to improve the user experience by supporting intuitive, safe, and recognizable routes to $80,000 TLCI Red Line First-Last and from transit stations. This plan will Regional Transit $20,000 Local Mile Strategic Plan study up to 4 Red Line Stations to identify Authority $100,000 Total accessibility gaps, and make recommendations for improved access, which could include signage, bike infrastructure, pedestrian amenities, and safety features. Lake Avenue $30,000 TLCI Study, plan, and deliver dedicated bike Lakewood Bicycle $0 Local infrastructure on Lake Avenue that can be Infrastructure Plan $30,000 Total installed coincident with repaving. Complete a master plan for a City-wide $144,000 TLCI multi-use trail with linkages to community Mayfield Corridor Mayfield Heights $36,136 Local destinations. The proposed project will also Masterplan $180,136 Total consider additional separate bicycle and pedestrian facilities where feasible. Design new connections along the Devonshire Road between Pearl and West MetroHealth $330,000 TLCI 30th. Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle Connector, MetroHealth Systems $0 Local connections and opportunities to enhance "Devonshire $330,000 Total them with connectivity to public transit Spine" infrastructure, design methods for reorientation of the main entrance of

5 - 4 MetroHealth to favor pedestrians over motor vehicles, and develop a means for connecting to a new medical facility currently under construction. The Burke Brook Trail will provide alternate transportation options, recreation, and health and wellness opportunities to the residents and businesses in the area. Newburgh Heights would like to plan and implement a trail system throughout the city to help to connect all the neighborhoods. The Burke Brook Trail will connect to an $50,000 TLCI existing trail and traverse a commercial area Newburgh Heights Burke Brook Trail $0 Local on Harvard Avenue, through neighborhoods $50,000 Total and recreation fields, moving north through a wooded area along Burke Brook toward Fleet Avenue where additional schools, residents and businesses will benefit. It will provide connectivity to the Cleveland Metroparks trailhead on Harvard Avenue and the Towpath Trail extension along East 49th Street. This project will study the placement of multi-modal connectivity on south Columbia Road (State Route 252) from Bagley Road $42,000 TLCI south to the County line/Sprague Road. The Columbia Road Olmsted Falls $8,000 Local study would address the planning of a multi- Connectivity Plan $50,000 Total modal path running south to north connecting residents with our central business district, our municipal campus and our park system. Develop a Community Wayfinding Program for the City of Painesville to address the needs of the community by creating a signage network that strengthens the Painesville Central Business District by organizing $51,200 TLCI Community streets and connecting parking facilities and Painesville $6,000 Local Wayfinding land uses in the surrounding area to $57,200 Total Signage Plan strengthen the economic sustainability of the community. The signage will be located in the Downtown Development District as well as the Richmond Street Development District. The plan will evaluate complete streets improvements in the vicinity of Wickliffe's number one employer, Lubrizol. With their recent expansion announcement, it's City of Wickliffe $44,000 TLCI anticipated there will be impacts to access Targeted Wickliffe $6,000 Local management in the areas of Lakeland Blvd. Transportation $50,000 Total and Worden Rd. Lubrizol will be requiring Improvement Plan staff to use the Worden Rd. drive as their primary access due to constraints with homeland security requirements and the siting of their new building. A prioritized list

5 - 5 of projects that can be realistically accomplished will be developed, matching projects with funding cycles and resources identified. Further developing a strategy on how projects will be completed, the funding sources secured or to be applied for, the partnerships that may be required for implementation and which department will take the lead.

5 - 6 Attachment 2 – TLCI Implementation Grant Applications Received

Implementation Grants Received

Project Sponsor Study Name Project Description Funding The project will improve safety and delay at the intersection of Broadview Road with Oakes Road and Akins Road by operating signals all day, reduce delay and improve emergency response by upgrading signalization and enhancing and enforcing the stop zone in front of the fire station, reduce delay by adding signal detection, reduce southbound City Campus queueing on Broadview Road by $146,000 TLCI Roadway Pedestrian adding a left turn lane, improve Broadview Heights $37,000 Local Access and Safety pedestrian safety by installing an new $183,000 Total Improvements crosswalk. In recent years there have been multiple accidents including one pedestrian fatality in the project area. The surrounding areas have development occurring and more in the planning stages. A nursing home, a field house and natatorium, and several commercial developments have been recently constructed or are currently under construction. The project scope includes adjusting the signal phasing and pedestrian timing of the four primary intersection traffic signals downtown by using Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) and enhancing the crosswalks by adding high intensity pavement markings, in- $164,200 TLCI pavement lighting and two bumpouts. Crosswalk Chagrin Falls $29,000 Local This will improve the visibility of Improvements $193,200 Total pedestrians at four main crosswalks and two mid-block crossings. The project reinforces pedestrians' right of way over vehicles, by forcing the vehicles to slow down, resulting in less conflicts with vehicles and offering a greater sense of security for pedestrians. This project proposes the Kinsman Road $213,000 TLCI comprehensive redesign of Kinsman City of Cleveland & Burten, Corridor Multi-Modal $0 Local Avenue from Grand to just beyond Bell, Carr Development, Inc. Study $213,000 Total East 83rd Street. This redesign includes a road diet with enhanced

5 - 7 pedestrian crossings and a median. This plan protects children and other pedestrians crossing Kinsman while calming and appropriately organizing vehicular traffic along the roadway. The Uptown Mobility Enhancements Implementation Grant Proposal features six key multi-modal interventions that will help improve the safety, accessibility and user experience in this area: 1. Bold $328,028 TLCI Crosswalks 2. Pedestrian City of Cleveland & Uptown Mobility $21,000 Local Signalization 3. Signal Prioritization University Circle Inc. Enhancements $349,000 Total 4. Bikeway Markings, Signage & Parking 5. Traffic Control Signage 6. Streetscape Innovations. Implementation of these enhancements is recommended across 14 intersections in the project area. This project will improve safety and security with new lighting, and aims to improve place-making by beautifying the bridge's physical appearance with elements representing adjacent districts. The project will also promote ownership by the end-users by inviting student Euclid Avenue $67,500 TLCI City of Cleveland/Campus artists to create art for the bridge. Bridge $32,500 Local District Inc./Midtown The project will create a safe Transformation $100,000 Total pedestrian walkway between the two neighborhoods as well as overall connectivity between the , Campus District, Midtown, and University Circle districts along Euclid Ave. Public art and branding will invite pedestrians to traverse the bridge. The Main Avenue Bridge Underpass is a critical pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connection between the Warehouse District and East Bank. These neighborhoods are perceived as separate and distant Step Up Downtown; $250,000 TLCI from each other due to the dark and City of Cleveland/Downtown Main Avenue Bridge $550,000 Local imposing underpass that must be Cleveland Alliance Underpass $800,000 Total traversed between the two. Improvement Project Interventions to improve the experience of the underpass for all transit modes include crosswalk enhancements, public art, wayfinding, gathering areas, and above all, a lighting scheme to both

5 - 8 enhance the aesthetics of the site as well as its safety and comfort. This project will reconfigure the intersection of Euclid Creek Parkway and Highland Road at the entrance to Euclid Creek Reservation in the city of Euclid. Highland Road has a history of crashes in the vicinity, and the current intersection design allows for vehicles to exit Highland Road Euclid Creek southbound onto Euclid Creek Reservation: Euclid Parkway at a high rate of speed, $127,500 TLCI Creek Parkway and endangering bicyclists, pedestrians, Cleveland Metroparks $10,000 Local Highland Road and drivers. The southbound leg of $137,500 Total Intersection the current "Y" intersection will be Reconfiguration removed and filled, and the intersection reconfigured into a more standard "T" with a small turn bay added on the east side of the existing island to allow for safe vehicular turns onto the Parkway. The existing all purpose trail will be extended through this area and the crosswalk improved. This project will grow the bike share system into more Cleveland neighborhoods to build a network that serves more people. This expansion will add 13 stations with 95 bikes and will increase the number of people $250,000 TLCI served by the bike share system by Bike Share Cuyahoga County $55,000 Local 285% (according to 2010 Implementation 2.0 $305,000 Total neighborhood population numbers). The communities that this application proposes expanding or growing the network into include: Ohio City, Campus District, Detroit Shoreway, Cleveland Heights, Midtown, Central and Greater University Circle. Improvements include: (1) replacement of 26 failing street lights with 26 LED energy efficient, more luminous, architectural style lights on Broad Street between West Avenue TLCI Implementation and Court Street and continue from Grant, Downtown $250,000 TLCI just west of East Avenue to Cedar Elyria Elyria Revitalization $65,000 Local Street, Kerstetter Way and Second and Connectivity $315,000 Total Street from Court St. to Chestnut St.; (Phase 2) (2) replacement of failing sidewalk and construction of 11 crosswalks/ADA curb ramps comprised of permanent red-stamped concrete at major intersections to create more visible crossing for

5 - 9 pedestrians, bicyclists and persons with disabilities; (3) conversion of Second Street from one-way to two- way between West Avenue and Chestnut Street to slow traffic, promote business patronage, and bicycle usage with new bicycle lanes and sharrows; (4) better connecting major assets (Kerstetter Way Entertainment District, Ely Square, East Falls River Walk, Lorain County Metro Park Black River Bikeway - Phase 4B, Cascade and Elywood parks, museums, Lorain County Community and Transportation Center, University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center, Pioneer Plaza, the Art District and more) with new sharrows and wayfinding on four major downtown streets. Additional improvements include new benches, bicycle racks, wayfinding, signage, and rapid rectangular flashing beacons. This project would be included in the reconstruction of 1.59 Miles of Newcomb Road in Middlefield Township, Geauga County from Shedd Road north to Georgia Road. Based on ODOT’s Amish Safety Amish Safety $200,000 TLCI Action Plan the TLCI portion would Strategic Plan, Geauga County Engineer $780,000 Local include 4-foot paved shoulders & 1- Geauga County $980,000 Total foot stabilized aggregate shoulders ODOT District 12 with pavement markings. This would provide safer conditions than exist currently for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse drawn carriages. Additional roadway signage to be provided by the County Engineer's Office. The proposed project will improve the transit waiting environments of the eastbound and westbound bus stops on Community College at E. 30th Street. The eastbound stop is in front of Tri-C's metro campus, currently Campus District $80,524 TLCI undergoing a major redevelopment. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Waiting $21,000 Local The westbound stop is outside Transit Authority Environments $101,524 Total CMHA's Cedar $183 million redevelopment project. There are 1,000+ daily boardings at these bus stops, which is similar to the ridership at many rapid stations. The stops are served by 3 RTA routes (11,14 and 15). Proposed amenities include: new

5 - 10 shelters, additional seating, trash receptacles, lighting, wayfinding and art. RTA will work with Tri-C, CMHA and Campus District to select a vendor providing a family of amenities matching the aesthetic of the surrounding redevelopment. The objective of this project is to sign the routes described on the Medina County Bicycle Transportation Route System (MCBTRS) maps. The Route System is designed to identify the most direct & suitable routes connecting cities and village and Signing Medina $155,000 TLCI provide access or near access to Medina County County Bicycle $0 Local such priority destinations as Commissioners Transportation Route $155,000 Total commercial centers, libraries, System industrial concentrations, schools, hospitals & health facilities, and parks. The route system was formally adopted by the County Commissioners in February 2007 and an updated version was formally adopted in January 2016. The project involves installation of sidewalks on State Road from Memorial Park to the Town Center District (TCD) near Trumpeter Boulevard. This project implements North Royalton $108,900 TLCI one of the recommendations from the North Royalton Alternative $41,500 Local North Royalton Alternative Transportation Plan $150,400 Total Transportation Plan. It connects North Royalton's busiest recreation facility to our Central Business District. It will allow pedestrians and runners access to the most extensive sidewalk area located in the TCD. The State Road Extension project involves installation of sidewalks from Memorial Park to Akins Road. This project implements one of the North Royalton $58,080 TLCI recommendations from the North North Royalton Alternative $14,520 Local Royalton Alternative Transportation Transportation Plan $72,600 Total Plan. It connects Memorial Park to the residential areas to the south. In addition, brings this group of users closer to the Town Center District (TCD). The intent of the project is to provide the connectivity that our community $200,000 TLCI Fitch/Cook Sidewalk currently lacks. It will provide a safe Olmsted Township $50,000 Local Phase 1 & Phase 2 way for residents to walk, run, bike $250,000 Total throughout our community. We have a healthy active community of

5 - 11 residents who have created worn paths where trails should be located and walk, run and bike on the shoulder of the road where it has proven to be an unsafe option. This project will make pedestrian infrastructure improvements in the Shaker Town Center district. Existing stamped concrete crosswalks along Chagrin Boulevard and Lee Road are deteriorated and pose trip hazards to Shaker Town Center $160,000 TLCI pedestrians. These will be replaced Shaker Heights District Pedestrian $125,390 Local to make them smooth and accessible Improvements $285,390 Total once again. ADA ramps will be replaced along with the crosswalks to ensure safe conditions for all users. Pedestrian countdown signals will also be installed at key intersections throughout the district. The project seeks to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility throughout the Town Center by constructing median refuge islands, stamped concrete crosswalks, and countdown pedestrian signal heads as well as establishing crosswalks, bike racks and wayfinding signage within the Town Center. The improvements proposed would assist children and seniors easily access the many amenities that the Town Center has $141,000 TLCI to offer. Presently, it is still difficult for Strongsville Town Strongsville $183,000 Local middle school students to travel from Center District $324,000 Total the reconstructed Center Middle School to the Recreation Center by foot or bike. Likewise, the high concentration of seniors living within the Town Center apartment complex, would greatly benefit from signage and safer pedestrian crossings so they can access not only the Senior Center within the Town Center District, but also traverse along Pearl Road (US 42) south of Royalton Road (SR 82) to basic amenities like the grocery store (Aldi's) or pharmacy (CVS).

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NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY

MEMORANDUM

TO: NOACA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council

FROM: Kathleen Sarli, Director of Planning

DATE: February 10, 2017

RE: Project Planning Reviews – 4th Quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017

ACTION REQUESTED The Council is asked to provide advice and recommendations to the Subcommittees and Standing Committees relating to the project proposed through NOACA’s Project Planning Reviews (PPR) process for the 4th Quarter of SFY 2017.

BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION NOACA’s Board approved Regional Transportation Investment Policy requires that all proposed federal-aid transportation projects be processed through PPR in order to meet NOACA’s adopted goals and federal requirements.

PPR consists of four components: staff review, committee review, intergovernmental review and consultation (IGRC), and public involvement. The end product of PPR is a Board resolution that certifies that the project has had thorough review, allowing the project to proceed to the programming stages of the planning process.

As part of the PPR process, a detailed summary of the proposed improvement and staff and committee assessment of the project are posted on NOACA’s website, www.NOACA.org. A link to the PPRs is included on the home page by clicking the ‘Comment on Projects’ button. Staff adds comments obtained from the public, governmental organizations and NOACA committees as they are received. Proposed projects are posted on the website for three months, allowing adequate time for review and comment.

Attached are PPR summary documents for the proposed project, Granger Rd/Transportation Blvd Widening Phase II (CUY-480-Transportation Blvd). This project had previously been presented to the Councils, Transportation Subcommittee and the Planning and Programming Committee. The Planning and Programming Committee postponed this project for further analysis by staff. At the meeting, staff will present results of this analysis for review and input from the Council.

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FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact.

CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS Pending Board approval, project sponsors will be notified that their projects have completed PPR. NOACA staff will work with the project sponsor to address any planning issues identified during PPR.

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Attachments: Project Summaries

5 - 14 Improvements at Granger Road and Transportation Boulevard in Garfield Heights Project Name: CUY Granger Rd/ Transportation Blvd Widening Phase II

Sponsor: Garfield Heights Estimated Total Cost: $8,700,000 Proposed Source of Federal Funds: Earmark and Garfield Heights

History/Background: The City of Garfield Heights retained a consultant to perform an Interchange Operations Study (IOS) for the Interstate 480 / Transportation Boulevard interchange (study area map). The purpose of this study was to determine if improvements proposed as part of the Outlets of Cleveland Traffic Impact Study would degrade the operation of Interstate 480 (I-480) in the immediate vicinity of the Transportation Boulevard interchange and if so, what actions are required to address such degradation. The IOS was submitted to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Roadway Engineering for review. The Office of Roadway Engineering reviewed the study and determined that the proposed improvements will not degrade operations on IR-480 below acceptable levels. The study met ODOT requirements for an Interchange Operations Study (IOS) and therefore was approved.

Proposed Project - The proposed project on Granger Road, Transportation Boulevard and the IR-480 exit ramps (illustration) will include the following:  widening Transportation Boulevard, from 4 lanes to 5 lanes, from the IR-480 overpass bridge to the Granger Road intersection;  widening the bridge on Transportation Boulevard by one lane on the west side and replacing sidewalk;  widening IR-480 westbound off ramp from 2 lanes to 3 lanes;  creating northbound left turn opposite IR-480 westbound ramps and replacing the signal;  widening Granger Road from 3 lanes to 4 lanes;  adding a new traffic signal at the intersection of Granger Road and Overdrive Way;  realigning the ODOT District 12 main entrance drive opposite Center South Drive; and  adding a new traffic signal at Center South Drive

The project’s estimated total cost, provided by the sponsor, is $8,700,000. The estimated cost right-of-way (RW) is $500,000. The estimated cost of construction (C) is $8,200,000. The RW and C will be funded with $801,180 in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) redirected SAFETEA-LU earmark, $905,520 in Public Lands Highway Discretionary (PLHD) funds and $6,993,300 in private funds.

Staff Comment (Summary):

 Continuous pedestrian access shall be provided within the project area and shall provide connectivity to existing sidewalks, even if outside of the project limits. Connectivity shall be provided at least to the facilities just outside of the highway ramp interchanges.  The sponsor should coordinate with GCRTA due to the project’s possible interruption of the 90F bus service which travels the Granger Road and Transportation Blvd. corridors. Early communication with the transit agency helps with better preparation if and when they need to reroute or change service.  Recommend committee and public review in order to obtain comments.

Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC):

Public Involvement:

Committee Review:

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 Project sponsor should maintain and/or enhance the public transit routes, shelters and waiting areas as part of this project.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council:

 Suggested removing the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge near the slip ramp because it is in an unsafe area.

Transportation Subcommittee:

 No comments; recommended for Planning and Programming Committee review.

Planning and Programming Committee:

 Not recommended for Executive Committee review. Referred back to staff analysis.

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NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY

MEMORANDUM

TO: NOACA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council

FROM: Kathleen Sarli, Director of Planning

DATE: February 10, 2017

RE: ODOT’s Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Program: New Criteria

ACTION REQUESTED No action is requested. This item is being presented for information.

BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has sponsored the Safe Routes to School program since 2008. The program provides funds for safety projects that encourage or enable children in grades k-8, including those with disabilities, to walk or ride their bikes to school. The funds can be used for two types of projects in five different categories, which are considered the 5 E’s of SRTS. Infrastructure projects use Engineering to make operational and physical improvements within 2 miles of schools that establish safer and fully accessible crossings, walkways, trails and bikeways. Non-Infrastructure projects use Education, Encouragement, Enforcement and Evaluation to improve safety within the school environment.

The NOACA staff is providing general information on recent changes to the program and on the current project solicitation.

FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact.

CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS This item is presented as information to potential project sponsors. Individual sponsors are responsible for coordinating with ODOT for funding applications.

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NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY

MEMORANDUM

TO: NOACA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council

FROM: Kathleen Sarli, Director of Planning

DATE: February 10, 2017

RE: Broadway Avenue Corridor Study

ACTION REQUESTED No action is requested. This item is being presented for information and input.

BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION As part of the overall work program, staff is initiating a corridor analysis for Broadway Avenue from its intersection with Richmond Road in the Village of Oakwood, near the Cuyahoga County southern County line, to its terminus at E.14th Street in Cleveland. Broadway Avenue is a vital, major arterial, which serves both local and regional traffic; and connects residents with jobs, education, retail and entertainment. The corridor was selected based on the following criteria:

 Roadways serving as a primary route  Roadways serving major activity centers  Roadways with links to other major primary routes  Land use diversity  Traffic Congestion  Average daily traffic  Transit service  Environmental justice

The goal of the study is to identify and evaluate deficiencies, and recommend short and long term solutions to increase safety, reduce congestion and improve mobility for all modes of transportation along Broadway Avenue.

FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact.

CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS Input from the Council will be incorporated into the study.

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NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY

MEMORANDUM

TO: NOACA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council

FROM: Kathleen Sarli, Director of Planning

DATE: February 10, 2017

RE: ODOT’s Active Transportation Funding Program

ACTION REQUESTED No formal action is requested. This item is being presented for information and input.

BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION As part of the Ohio Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is offering $1.7M in state and federal Highway Safety Funds to support safe, active transportation. This is in response to the rise in pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities across the state, as well as an ongoing chronic disease epidemic largely preventable by creating environments that support active lifestyles.

This funding will help jumpstart the two main goals of the SHSP’s Active Transportation Action Plan (AT Plan) which are to: 1. Increase the safety of active transportation users 2. Increase the number of Ohioans participating in active transportation

The NOACA staff is preparing applications for projects that meet the AT Plan criteria and will help implement NOACA’s Regional Safety Program (RSP) and Regional Bicycle Plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact.

CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS Input received from the Council will be incorporated into the applications being completed by NOACA staff.

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