March 30, 2021 The Honorable Billy Long United States House of Representatives 2454 Rayburn HOB Washington D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Long, The Ozarks Transportation Organization would like to express our support of additional funds to widen James River Freeway in Springfield, MO. The freeway is in desperate need of additional lanes to solve safety and congestion issues on the roadway. With over 80,000 cars a day using the freeway, it serves as an essential arterial to get people to work and goods moving in and through our community. There have been over 804 crashes over the last ten years, which many might have been avoided if speeds were not slowed to 46 miles per hour in the evening peak hour. The region is proud of the collaboration we have in selecting projects using a data driven approach to agree on our top priorities. The cities of Springfield, Republic, Nixa, Ozark, Willard, Strafford and Battlefield along with Greene and Christian counties agree James River Freeway is a priority for the region. We must keep the freeway system moving in to keep business moving. The widening of James River Freeway will be a straightforward project, as environmental clearance is approved pending final details on sound wall locations. MoDOT has done considerable work to prepare for the construction of additional lanes from National to Kansas Expressway and construction is planned for FY22. We look forward to the completion of this important project and hope that you will request that congressional funds are directed to the widening of James River Freeway. Thank you for your service and your consideration of this project. Sincerely, Sara Fields Executive Director Community Project Funding Request Form General Information Business Name City of Springfield Street Address 840 N. Boonville, Including City, State, Springfield, MO and ZIP Code 65802 Point of Contact Sarah Kerner Fax 417-864-1031 Telephone 417 864-1035 Web Site Springfieldmo.gov Cell Phone 417-844-6443 Missouri 7th Mike Ussery Please provide your cell Congressional District number in case we need to (MO-07) Point of reach you for an emergency. Contact Email [email protected] (if applicable) Community Project Funding Request Information Appropriations Agriculture (Accounts: Agricultural Research Service, Buildings and Facilities; Rural Development, Bill and/or Rural Community Development Grants; Rural Utilities Service, ReConnect Grants) Subcommittee CJS (Accounts: Byrne Justice Assistance Grants; COPS Technology and Equipment; NOAA – Please select the Operations, Research, and Facilities; NASA – Safety, Security and Mission Services). 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Department or agency: Federal Highway Administration/ US Department (e.g., Department of Health and Human Services; of Transportation Department of Labor) Account Highway Trust Fund (Highway Planning and (e.g., SAMHSA; Employment and Training Construction CFDA 22.205) Administration, etc.) Are you aware of another Member making a request Yes for the same project? 1 X No Request Your request should be no more than five or six sentences in length and correspond to the format below. It should include a description of the purpose as well as a justification for why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds. Name of Program (Name of Agency): AMOUNT for the PROGRAM, which [DESCRIPTION IN FIVE OR SIX SENTENCES] Example: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION – MENTAL HEALTH (Department of Health and Human Services): Provide $500,000 for a substance abuse treatment program in City, State, which will …. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION- LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (Department of Transportation) Provide $11.32 million to expand James River Freeway to 6 lanes between National Avenue and Kansas Expressway by adding lanes in the median with a median barrier wall. This will improve safety by allowing for reduced congestion related backups that lead to primary and secondary crashes. Approximately 70,000 vehicles a day use James River Freeway for local, regional, and statewide trips. This project is included on the City’s adopted Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and Missouri’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Disclosures Do you or your organization have any financial, business, or Yes other relationship with Congressman Long, members of his X No family, or any member of his congressional or campaign staff? If yes, please provide details on the nature of the relationship. Name Sarah Kerner Name of the Person Submitting This Form 2 Date 04 05 21 MM DD YY 3 Transportation Improvement Program - FY 2021-2024 Project Detail by Section and Project Number with Map F) Roadways Section TIP # TBD1 JAMES RIVER FREEWAY ADD LANES CAMPBELL TO NATIONAL Route Rte. 60 (James River Freeway) From west of Rte. 160 (Campbell Avenue) To National Avenue Location City of Springfield Federal Agency FHWA Project Sponsor MoDOT Federal Funding Category NHPP(NHS) MoDOT Funding Category Flexible and Other Bike/Ped Plan? EJ? STIP # 8P3032C Federal ID # Project Description Add lanes and sound abatement on James River Freeway from west of Rte. 160 (Campbell Avenue) to National Avenue in Springfield. Project involves bridges A4182 and A4183. Fund Code Source Phase FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 Total FHWA (NHPP) Federal ENG $0 $1,160,000 $0 $0 $1,160,000 MoDOT State ENG $0 $290,000 $0 $0 $290,000 FHWA (NHPP) Federal CON $0 $6,658,400 $0 $0 $6,658,400 MoDOT State CON $0 $1,664,600 $0 $0 $1,664,600 Totals $0 $9,773,000 $0 $0 $9,773,000 Notes Non-Federal Funding Source: State Transportation Revenues Prior Cost $0 Future Cost $0 Total Cost $9,773,000 F-1 FY 2022-2025 TIP Draft Project Entry 3/15/2021 CERTIFICATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE OZARKS TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Ozarks Transportation Organization, which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Springfield, Missouri Urbanized Area, hereby certifies that upon award of the Congressionally Directed Federal Highway Administration Funding, expanding James River Freeway to 6 lanes between National Avenue and West Bypass (State Highway 160) will be included in the Transportation Improvement Program. The OTO recognizes the importance of this project and welcomes the federal investment in the region. __________ ____________________04-15-2021___ Signature Date Sara J. Fields Executive Director Ozarks Transportation Organization REPUBLIC www.RepubticMO.gov April 5, 2021 The Honorable Billy Long United States House of Representatives 2454 Rayburn HOB Washington D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Long, I am writing to express support for the Ozarks Transportation Organization's list of Transportation Priorities. We work closely with the Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO) and agree that the list represents a regionally agreed to list of transportation priorities. The OTO has developed a listing of priorities with a data driven approach that includes public input and community leader discussion. These priorities include: o US 60 lmprovements in the OTO Urban Area o l-44lmprovements in the OTO Urban Area o US 65 lmprovements in Christian County o MM Highway in the City of Republic o Regional Trail Expansion including the Wilson's Creek Boulevard Trail and the Chadwick Flyer Trail r Electric Buses for City Utilities o Grant Street Pedestrian Underpass This multimodal list considers pedestrians, transit, and highway users. ln addition, we have included projects representing two counties and seven cities, two transit providers, and a public university. The list represents projects needed to improve safety, accommodate growth, improve congestion, and promote economic develop. ln addition, each project has been carefully selected based upon the ability to ensure that it can be completed if federal funds were directed to the project. The City of Republic would like to request your support for Congressionally Directed funds for these important transportation