Prepared For:
2020 - 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors, Membership, Staff and Public. TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Tribal Transportation Program
The TIP is a four year strategic plan that defines priorities and expenditures of Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Transportation funds. The primary focus of the TIP is the prioritization of construction projects on an annual basis within a four year strategic plan. Transportation facilities include roads, bridges, harbors, sidewalks, bus stops, ferries and trails on the federal-aid inventory system. In addition to the TIP, the Transportation has five primary focus areas, Construction Management, Planning, Asset Management, Grants and Regional Tribal Transit. This packet includes the follow documents:
. TIP – Transportation Improvement Plan . 2019 Project Ranking Record . Project Detail Sheets
FY 2020Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan Year of Priority Road Name Construction 1 2020 Health Center Access Road and Lot Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Desc: Construction 2 2020 Tribal Sidewalks & Trails Location: Various Tribal Sidewalks (see below) Sault Ste. Marie - Big Bear Trail Newberry - Zee Ba Tik Drive Munising - Atik Ameg Drive, Kinoje Court, Na Me Goss Court Manistique - Muk Wa Dr, Chitoma Dr, Zhigag Dr St. Ignace - Weegwas Drive, Wa Seh Drive, Ket Tok Kah Court, Shen Gwok Drive, Shen Goup Drive Hessel - Nopaming Drive Desc: Design and Construction St. Ignace Waterfront Trail 3 2020 Tribal Parking Lots - Elders, Judicial/Law Enforcement/Maintenance/Motor pool Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Desc: Design and Construction 4 2021 US-2 Manistique Location: Manistique, Michigan Desc: Traffic Analysis US-2 5 2020 Odenaang - Snow Fence/Tree Planting Locations: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Desc: Construction (Planting) Timberwolf, East Polaris, Cougar, Artic 6 2021 Manistique Access Road Location: Manistique, Michigan Desc: Design & Construct of Access Road (Health/Casino Complex) Manistique Access Road 7 2020 Cooperative Agreements - Mackinac County Road Commission, City of Sault Ste. Marie - Court Street 8 2020 Trails & Sidewalks (Culture Camp, Trail Big Bear Trail) NA 2020 TTP Transportation Planning (Safety, Maintenance, GIS Mapping, Scanning, Land Use, Winter Maintenance System, Place Making Cultural Tourism, Long Range Transportation Plan, TIP NA 2020 TTP Road Maintenance NA 2020 TTP Transit
FY 2021 Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan
Priority Year of Road Name Construction 1 2021 Manistique Access Road Location: Manistique, Michigan Desc: New Construct of Access Road (Health/Casino Complex) Manistique Access Road 2 2021 Hessel Tribal Housing Roads Location: Hessel, Michigan Desc: Mill and Overlay Nopaming Drive 3 2021 Hessel Pow Wow Grounds Location: Hessel, Michigan Desc: Design & Construction Hessel Pow Wow Grounds 3 2021 East 15th Street Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Desc: Pave 4 2021 Cooperative Agreements Mackinac County Road Commission, City of Manistique 5 2021 Trails & Sidewalks - Culture Camp Trail, Big Bear Trail N/A 2021 TTP Transportation Planning (Safety, Maintenance, GIS Mapping, Scanning, Land Use, Winter Maintenance System, Place Making Cultural Tourism, Long Range Transportation Plan, TIP N/A 2021 TTP Road Maintenance N/A 2021 TTP Transit N/A 2021 Transit
FY 2022 Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan
Priority Year of Road Name Construction 1 2022 Shunk Road Redesign and Reconstruct Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Desc: Redesign Ice Circle to Casino Ring Rd Shunk Road 2 2022 East 10th Street Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Desc: Redesign East 10th Street Redesign and Reconstruction 3 2022 Casino Ring Road Expansion Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Desc: Design Casino Ring Road Expansion 4 2022 Cooperative Agreements Mackinac County Road Commission 5 2022 Trails & Sidewalks Culture Camp Trail Big Bear Trail NA 2022 TTP Transportation Planning (Safety, Maintenance, GIS Mapping, Scanning, Land Use, Winter Maintenance System, Place making Cultural Tourism Long Range Transportation Plan NA 2022 TTP Road Maintenance NA 2022 TTP Transit Transit
FY 2023 Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan Priority Year of Road Name Construction 1 2023 Escanaba Housing Roads Location: Escanaba, Michigan Desc: Design and New Construction Jinbob Gijik 2 2023 Recovery Hospital M-28 Location: Chippewa County, Michigan Desc: Design and New Construction Recovery Hospital Entrance 3 2023 St. Ignace Waterfront Trail Location: St. Ignace, Michigan Desc: Design St. Ignace Waterfront 4 2024 St. Ignace Dock/Marina Location: St. Ignace, Michigan Desc: Design St. Ignace Dock/Marina 5 2023 Cooperative Agreements Mackinac County Road Commission 6 2023 Trails & Sidewalks ( Culture Camp, Trail Big Bear Trail) NA 2023 TTP Transportation Planning (Safety, Maintenance, GIS Mapping, Scanning, Land Use, Winter Maintenance System, Place making Cultural Tourism Long Range Transportation Plan NA 2023 TTP Road Maintenance NA 2023 TTP Transit (TTP Construction Funds for TTP Transit)
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION 2020 PROJECT RANKING
RANK DESCRIPTION SCOPE ORIGIN 1 Health Center Access & Lot New & Reconstruction STAFF/TRANSP/BOD 2 Tribal Sidewalks & Trails New & Reconstruction MEMBERS/TRANSP 3 Tribal Parking Lots Reconstruction BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 4 US - 2 Manistique-Study Traffic Study/Redesign BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 5 Odenaang (Tree's) New Construction BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 6 Court Street Reconstruction BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 7 US - 2 Manistique Access Road Design/New Construction BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 8 Hessel Housing Roads Mill and Overlay BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 9 Hessel Pow Wow Grounds Construction MEMBERS/TRANSP/BOD 10 East 15 Avenue Paving BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 11 Shunk Road Redesign-Reconstruct BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 12 East 10th Street Mill and Overlay BOD/TRANSP/MEMBERS 13 Casino Ring Road Expansion Redesign-Reconstruct TRANSP/CASINO 14 Escanaba Housing Roads Reconstruction HOUSING 15 Recovery Hospital - M28 New Construction BOD 16 St. Ignace Waterfront Trial New Construction TRANSP, MEMBERS 17 St. Ignace Dock Marina Design/New Construction TRANSP/CASINO 18 Development Zone Design/New Construction TRANSP/BOD/EDC 19 Bahweting Drive Phase II New Construction TRANSP/BOD 20 Ice Circle Drive Mill and Overlay TRANSPORTATION
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: Sault Health Clinic Reconstruction Transportation Program Priority: Funding Source: Transportation & Health Div. Route: 2007 Cost Estimate: $1,800,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated $1,800,000 Cost
Project Description Project will safety concerns for pedestrians, staff and tribal members. Design and construct employee entrance and redesign of main entrance and parking lot.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Health and safety concerns.
Project Status Project scheduled for 2020 construction season, project must be surveyed and designed.
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) No adverse impacts on operating expenses
Additional Comments Collaborative effort with Health Division
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 – 2023 TIP
Project Title: Tribal Sidewalks & Trails Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: Varies Cost Estimate: $950,000 (650,000 FHWA Grant) Single or Multiple Year: Multiple
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023
Estimated Cost $950,000
Project Description Design and construct sidewalks at each tribal residential housing site.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Federal Highway Safety Grant for project with match from Transportation funds.
Project Status Scheduled for construction 2020 season.
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None Additional Comments
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: Tribal Parking Lots Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2172 Cost Estimate: TBD Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost TBD
Project Description Survey and design (redesign) of various tribal parking lots; Judicial, Law Enforcement, Motorpool, Elders Facility
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Extensive asphalt cracking, pot holes and unsafe conditions for pedestrians and motorist. Access and safe flow of traffic at all locations must be addressed. Project Status Pending Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None Additional Comments None Photos Sketches
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Tribal Transportation Department
2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
Project Title: US 2 Manistique Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Department Single or Multiple Year: Multiple Cost Estimate: $30,000 Route:2341 Section:810 Length: 0.10
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $30,000
Project Description Compile data and conduct research on traffic patterns on US-2; located at the entrance to Manistique Health Center to Casino.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Tribal staff, Board, community and membership have long standing safety concerns about accessing the Health Center and Casino. Project Status Pending
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) No impact on future operating costs
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: Odenaang Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2017 Cost Estimate: $50,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $50,000 $50,000
Project Description Design and planting of native trees and shrubs to create a Streetscape along primary roads; along with planting a living tree fence (windbreak) along several roads.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Living tree fence will drastically reduce winter maintenance costs from plowing.
Project Status Scheduled for spring through fall 2020
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) Should reduce blowing and drifting of snow on various roads at Odenaang
Additional Comments None
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: Court Street Transportation Program Priority: Funding Source: Transportation & Health Div. Route: 5071 Cost Estimate: TBD Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated TBD TBD Cost
Project Description Project will address safety concerns for pedestrians, staff and tribal members. Design and construct employee entrance and redesign of main entrance and parking lot.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) HMA has degraded with extensive cracking and pot holes. Recommend total reconstruction with new sidewalks, curb gutter, storm drains, utility upgrades. Project Status Project surveyed and designed.
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) No adverse impacts on operating expenses
Additional Comments Collaborative effort with City of Sault Ste. Marie.
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Tribal Transportation Department
2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
Project Title: US 2 Manistique Access Road Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Department Single or Multiple Year: Multiple Cost Estimate: TBD Route:2341 Section:810 Length: 0.10
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost TBD
Project Description Complete preliminary planning process (site analysis, survey, conceptual plans, ROW, permits). Complete design and construction of new access road for Manistique Health Center and Kewadin Casino. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Tribal staff, Board, community and membership have long standing safety concerns about accessing the Health Center and Casino. Project Status Pending
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) No impact on future operating costs
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Tribal Transportation Program
2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan
Project Title: Nopaming Drive Transportation Program Priority: Hessel Tribal Housing Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 5205 Cost Estimate: $30,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated $300,000 Cost
Project Description Mill and overlay roadway and new construction of sidewalks with connector paths to Community Center and Pow Wow grounds.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address safety of the pedestrians, improve overall quality of site.
Project Status Needs to be surveyed, designed.
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments With new sidewalks the community members will have safe access to pow wow grounds and community center. The mill and resurfacing of roadway is vital along with sidewalks for community to walk on. Photos Sketches
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020-2023 TIP
Project Title: Hessel Pow Wow grounds & Entrance Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2033 Cost Estimate: $50,000 Single or Multiple Year: Multiple
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $50,000
Project Description Route is north of Tribal Community area, west off of 3 Mile Road in Mackinac County. Route provides access to the Tribal Pow Wow Grounds, Tribal Community center, Elder Service and Direct Services and associated activities. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Safe access to Pow Wow grounds, Community Center, etc. Along with promoting physical activity. Project Status TBD
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments Community and staff members very supportive of project and requested a community meeting to share conceptual plans. Also, interest in providing snow shoeing on the trail in the future.
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: East 15th Street Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 5076 Cost Estimate: $150,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated $150,000 Cost
Project Description Mill and overlay roadway, install sidewalks on both sides and full length of roadway to connect to Marquette Avenue and Seymour street.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address safety of the users, children walking to school. Improve overall quality of entrance to Casino (Economic Development). Project Status Roadway is ready for asphalt overlay
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments Roadway is new and ready for HMA to be placed and sidewalks to be constructed.
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: Shunk Road Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 5013 Cost Estimate: $20,000 Single or Multiple Year: Multiple
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated $20,000 $800,000 Cost
Project Description Project with provide new entrance for Day Care Center (Education), Midjim, Judicial, Casino, Elders and Head Start. Address pedestrian safety along main corridor and access points to Casino and Midjim. Road diet, cross walks, sidewalks, etc.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Pedestrian safety, traffic flow, health and safety concerns.
Project Status Site survey is complete, design completed in 2010. Design has to be reviewed and updated.
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) No adverse impact on operating expenses.
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: East 10th Street Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2009 Cost Estimate: $210,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated $10,000 $200,000 Cost
Project Description Mill and overlay roadway, install sidewalks on both sides and full length of roadway to connect to Marquette Avenue and Seymour street.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address safety of the users, children walking to school. Improve overall quality of entrance to Casino (Economic Development). Project Status Needs to be designed
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments HMA has degraded with extensive cracking and pot holes. Recommend total reconstruction with new sidewalks, curb gutter, storm drains, utility upgrades.
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020-2023 TIP
Project Title: Casino Ring Road Transportation Program Priority: MEDIUM Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2004 Cost Estimate: $ 880,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $30,000 $850,000
Project Description Transportation recommends extension and addition to current Casino Ring Road to promote flow of traffic, potential expansion of RV Park, pedestrian sidewalks and trails. Including a multi-purpose trail/golf cart access. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Promote safe traffic flow and future expansion
Project Status Pending
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) Will impact future Casino maintenance costs with snow plowing
Additional Comments Transportation recommends extension and addition to current Casino Ring Road to promote flow of traffic, potential expansion of RV Park, pedestrian sidewalks and trails.
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: Escanaba Tribal Housing Roads Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 5703, 5704, 5705 Cost Estimate: $325,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $25,000 $300,000
Project Description Roads are in need of reconstruction, site will need to be surveyed and designed. Project scope will be new construction of roadway with new sidewalks throughout the development. Drainage and culverts are currently concern, ditches with limited drainage and concerns have been shared that culverts do not work properly. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address drainage and pedestrian safety.
Project Status Needs to be surveyed and designed
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
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Tribal Transportation Department
2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan
Project Title: Recovery Hospital M-28 Transportation Priority: Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2150, 2160 Cost Estimate: $930,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $900,000
Project Description Route is located on M-28, in Chippewa County and will serve the membership and public. Project scope will include site analysis, survey, design, permits, master planning, construction (excavation, earth work, asphalt surface, storm water drainage system. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Route will provided access to proposed Tribal Recovery Hospital
Project Status Site is scheduled to be surveyed, site analysis and preliminary design during 2019. Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments None
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TRIBAL TRANSPORATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: St. Ignace Waterfront Trails Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2034 Cost Estimate: TBD Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated TBD Cost
Project Description Proposed trail will be located east off of Mackinac Trail in Mackinac County. Proposed trail will provide access to Lake Huron Shoreline and Tribal fisherman’s access road.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Provide safe pedestrian access to shoreline
Project Status PENDING
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments None
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TRIBAL TRANSPORATION
2020 - 2023 TIP
Project Title: St. Ignace Dock and Marina Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2034 Cost Estimate: TBD Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated TBD Cost
Project Description Proposed dock and marina will be located on the shore of Horseshoe Bay east of Kewadin Casino St. Ignace and Tribal Housing site. Project will provide access to Lake Huron Shoreline and Tribal fisherman’s access road. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Provide dedicated access will provide recreational opportunities and would be important for economic development. Project Status PENDING
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments None
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Tribal Transportation Program
2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan
Project Title: Development Zone Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2028 Cost Estimate: $30,000 Single or Multiple Year: Multiple
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $30,000
Project Description Proposed new road located north side of 3 Mile Road and west of Sault Health Center. Roadway would begin at 3 Mile, head north, then easterly to Health Center. Site needs to be surveyed, permits, master plan and design. Project scope would include construction of new roadway, utilities and sidewalks. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Enhance opportunities for economic development.
Project Status Need to survey, design and environmental clearances.
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) Future cost associated with plowing and general maintenance.
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Tribal Transportation Program
2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan
Project Title: Bahweting Drive Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2164 Cost Estimate: $350,000 Single or Multiple Year: Multiple
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023
Estimated Cost $950,000
Project Description Proposed extension of Bahweting Phase I. Road located north side of Bahweting School. Roadway begins at 8th Avenue on the west side of school, head easterly to Shunk Road, turn and come out at Marquette and East 10th Street. Site is surveyed and project is designed. Project scope would include construction of new roadway, utilities, curb gutter and sidewalks throughout the development with new access site for bus or parent drop off at the School with parking. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address safety of the users, improve overall quality of site and allow for possible future building of a Tribal education campus to include Head Start, Early Head Start, Day Care, etc. Project Status Project ready for construction
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) Future cost associated with plowing and general maintenance.
Additional Comments Several safety assessments and traffic analysis recommend new access road and investment in new infrastructure at the location.
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Tribal Transportation Program
2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan
Project Title: Ice Circle Drive Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2000 Cost Estimate: $150,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $150,000
Project Description Mill and overlay current asphalt
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address asphalt in poor condition
Project Status Pending
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None
Additional Comments None
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020-2023 TIP
Cooperative Request
Project Title: Mackinac County Road Commission Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 3060 Cost Estimate: $152,000 Single or Multiple Year: Multiple
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $38,000 $38,000 $38,000 $38,000
Project Description Coop Agreement with Mackinac County Road Commission to provide additional plowing, sanding and salting of two routes: 3 Mile Road in Hessel and Mackinac Trail in St. Ignace Township.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address safety of the motorist during the winter months
Project Status Ongoing cooperative agreement
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.)
Additional Comments Transportation Program requests Housing Authority meet to discuss maintenance costs of St. Ignace Housing Development to offset cost of additional maintenance from this Coop Agreement
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020-2023 TIP
Project Title: Coop Tannery Trail Manistique Transportation Program Priority: Medium Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 3060 Cost Estimate: $20,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $20,000
Project Description Design and construction of multi-purpose path over railroad crossing in Munising on Tannery Road. This connector trail will promote access for snowmobiles to the Casino along with tribal residence in tribal housing to access city of Munising. Project Justification (Need & Impact) Anticipate that project will be highly beneficial to snowmobilers to access the Casino in Manistique and would have positive impact on gaming revenue. Project Status Transportation Program has and will continue to work with local agencies to move this project forward.
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) No impact on future operating costs for Transportation Program. Anticipate higher casino revenue with link for snowmobilers. Additional Comments Transportation recommends project for economic development.
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020-2023 TIP
Project Title: Culture Camp Trail Transportation Program Priority: MEDIUM Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2011 Cost Estimate: $100,000 Single or Multiple Year: Multiple
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $10,000 $10,000
Project Description Reconstruction of Culture Camp Trail 50% completed with the removal of damaged bridges and replaced with culverts. Additional upgrades to trail scheduled for completion in 2017.
Project Justification (Need & Impact) Address safety of the tribal members and staff; improve overall quality of site and community.
Project Status Additional upgrades needed to complete project
Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) With removal of damaged bridges replaced with culverts Culture Camp trail should have future cost savings with general maintenance. Additional Comments
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
2020-2023 TIP
Project Title: Big Bear Trail Transportation Program Priority: High Funding Source: Transportation Program Route: 2012 Cost Estimate: $50,000 Single or Multiple Year: Single
Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 Estimated Cost $50,000
Project Description This trail route is located behind the Chi Mukwa Recreation Facility on Ice Circle Drive. Its location is 84˚18’49.109’W, 46˚28’27.276N in Chippewa County. Project Justification (Need & Impact) This trail allows the public and visitors of the recreation facility to enjoy a 1.7 mile walk into the forest of Sault Ste. Marie. It provides off-road exercise for the nearby housing residents and children. The Chi Mukwa fitness instructors use the trail to get people out and moving. In addition, the Chi Mukwa After School Program takes children on hikes through the woods utilizing the existing trail. Along the trail, the public enjoys experiencing nature and identifying traditional medicines. The intention of the Tribe in updating this route for the inventory is to make this route eligible for funds for potential future improvements and maintenance. Project Status Ongoing Impact on Operating Expenses (Future Costs or Savings Associated with the Project, maintenance, operating costs, staffing, etc.) None Additional Comments None Photos Sketches