CH-Todd Bright From: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 3:20 PM To: CH-Todd Bright Subject: Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program: Application 142047 - Wilmette - Downtown Streetscape Improvements successfully submitted 142047 - Wilmette - Downtown Streetscape Improvements has been successfully submitted. Please ensure that the project's six-digit ITEP number is included on the General Information page. An ITEP number is generated once you have finalized and submitted your application. In addition to the online submittal, you must also submit to IDOT: • One (1) unbound hard copy of the entire application, including attachments Final deadline: All hard copies of applications with attachments must be received by IDOT by the close of business (4:30 PM) on Friday, December 1, 2017. Hard copy applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to IDOT. Applications received beyond the deadline will not be accepted. Please submit all material to the following address: Illinois Department of Transportation Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Room 307 2300 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Good luck, and thank you for your interest in the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. 1 General Project Information Submittal Date: 11/29/2017 ITEP# 142047 GATA Registration 687891 Number: Wilmette - Downtown Wilmette Project Sponsor: Project Title: Streetscape Improvements Metropolitan Chicago IDOT District Metropolitan 1 Planning Number(s) Agency for Organization (MPO) Planning Mayoral Council North Shore Located In: Wilmette (s): County(ies): Cook CMAP (Chicago Transportation Metropolitan Congressional District(s): 9-Jan Management Area: Agency for Schakowsky Planning) Representative: 18-Robyn Gabel Senate: 9-Daniel Biss Sponsor Information Agency Type: Local Government Sponsor: Village Project Sponsor: Wilmette Contact Person Details Position Title: Director of Engineering and Public Works Salutation: Ms. Last Name: First Name: Brigitte M.I: A BergerRaish Address: 711 Laramie Avenue City: Wilmette Zip: 60091 Phone Number: Fax: (847) 853-7705 Email Address: (847) 853-7627 Ext: [email protected] Co-Sponsor(s): Mayor/Village President Details Position Title: Village President Salutation: Mr. Last Name: First Name: Robert M.I: Bielinski Address: 1200 Wilmette Ave City: Wilmette Zip: 60091 Phone Number: Fax: (847) 853-7700 Email Address: (847) 251-7272 Ext: [email protected] Project Category Landscape/Streetscape and Other Scenic Beautification • Located on publicly owned and operated property Project Costs Cost Estimates Prepared By: Todd Bright Phone No: (847) 407-5271 Agency/Firm: TranSystems Sponsor Share Type of Work Federal Share Ineligible Items Totals (Local Match) Preliminary Engineering I $0 Preliminary Engineering II $0 $0 $0 $0 Right-of-Way Acquisition $0 (50/50) Street Lighting $0 (50/50) Utility Relocations $0 Construction $999,100 $249,780 $0 $1,248,880 Construction Engineering $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Project Costs $999,100 $249,780 $0 $1,248,880 Do you qualify for credits under the Local Agency Federal Flexible Match Program?(Refer to Section C and Appendix 6 of the Guidelines Manual.) Yes Anticipated Eligible Amount: No If you have or will be applying for funding through other programs or state agencies for the proposed enhancement project or for the sponsor match, please provide the following information: the agency, type of program and amount of funds. This project is being done in conjunction with a Federal-Aid highway improvement. North Shore Council of Mayors, Surface Transportation Program Urban (STU), ENG 2 $362,414 and CON $3,951,099. TIP# 02-13-0004 & Section#16-00199-00-RS. Project Description Provide a brief description of the project: STP funds are being used to reconstruct the roadways as part of a separate project. This project complements the roadway project by providing streetscape and pedestrian enhancements that will coincide with the overall reconstruction project. Central and Wilmette Avenues are the Village Center's primary pedestrian shopping streets. Project Relationship to Surface Transportation: Central and Wilmette Avenues are considered the "Main Streets" for downtown Wilmette providing access and mobility. This project improves multi-modal efficiency, attractiveness, and comfort within the downtown and adjacent neighborhood. Wilmette's Metra train station, Village Hall, an elementary school and churches lie within the project limits. Pace operates routes 421 & 423 along Central Avenue. Bicyclist use Central to connect between the Green Bay Trail and Sheridan Road bike lanes. Project Location: Central Avenue (FAU 9-1296) and Wilmette Avenue (FAU 9-1297). Project Limits: Central Avenue from Green Bay Road (FAU 9-2744) to Sheridan Road (FAU 9-3509) and Wilmette Avenue from Green Bay Road (FAU 9-2744) to Lake Avenue. Project Length: 5,800 feet -1.1 mile Project Scope Of Work: The streetscape enhancements will be consistent with the Village Center Master Plan and include: Central Business District landscaping (trees, perennials, permanent planter boxes, and tree grates); stamped concrete sidewalk with accent pavers within the downtown, permeable parking pavers; enlarged hardscape area at Central Elementary School to accommodate the arrival of students; increased visibility crosswalk pavers, resetting existing historic sidestreet pavers disturbed by the roadway reconstruction; curb bump outs; raised intersection pavement at 8th and 11th Streets to increase awareness, protect pedestrians, and control speed; permanent benches; bike racks; wayfinding signage; an informational kiosk near Village Hall, downtown pedestrian lighting, painting existing historic light poles within the residential section; and new decorative traffic signal posts at the Central Avenue at Wilmette Avenue intersection. Anticipated Benefits: The Village has completed similar enhancement improvements along adjacent roadways over the years including Green Bay Road and Sheridan Road. This project is needed to enhance the aesthetic value along this multi-modal transportation corridor within the Village. The improvements will provide traffic calming, beautification, and is part of a Village-wide plan to provide multi-modal connectivity to the Central Business District. Aside from the CBD, Village Hall, and the Metra station, this will improve connectivity to area parks (Gillson Park), Wilmette Harbor, and the Baha'i Temple. The Village has adopted a "Complete Streets" policy and this project would be used to help implement the policy goals. Describe how the project will improve safety for transportation facility users: Raised intersections and paver crosswalks will enhance pedestrian safety for the downtown intersections. Parkway bump-outs near intersections will also be constructed in an effort to narrow the width of the pavement that pedestrians need to cross from one side of the street to the other. The driver sight lines will be improved at 11th and Central by moving the stop bar. Project Status Project Relationship What relationship does your project have with other planned improvements? Project is a stand-alone project Project is proposed to be developed and implemented with another project Project is a part of a larger project (not being implemented at the same time) Project is an extension of a completed project Project completes a previously ITEP-funded project Have funds from the ITEP been previously committed to the proposed enhancement project? Yes No Amount Received: (if yes, list amount of funds and provide explanation for resubmittal.) Description: Have funds from the ITEP been previously committed to any projects related to the proposed enhancement project? Yes No Amount Received: Description: What is the predicted usage of the facility? Pedestrians commuting to the adjacent Metra Train station, using Village Hall, attending the adjacent school and churches, and visiting numerous central business district businesses and attractions. For projects that involve buildings such as a historic train depot, please identify who will own and operate the facility. Land Acquisition and Easements (All applications must have a Right-of-Way/Easement Status box marked) No additional right-of-way or easements are required for project construction Right-of-way or easements will be required. (Please answer the following if this box is checked.) Who currently owns the property to be acquired or leased? How much property will be purchased or leased? (List by acreage / number of parcels / Square footage as appropriate) Project Readiness PE I has been completed PE II has been completed Plans have been approved by appropriate agency All ROW secured (if there are parcels not yet secured, do not check box) Local match has been secured If PE1 has been completed, please enter Project Development Report (PDR) approval date/information An updated PDR was submitted to BLRS on 11/22/17. The final PDR will be submitted on 12/15/17. It will be processed as a Group 2 CE all environmental clearances have been received. Sec#16-00199-00-RS When do you anticipate construction to begin? (Refer to Sunset Clause - Section H) Month: June Year: 2019 Public Involvement Do you have a governmental resolution in support of the project? Yes No Have public meetings been held about this project? Yes No Are there any adverse impacts? Yes No Does this project have a statement(s) of support or letters of recommendation? Yes No Project Maintenance Plantenance Plan IDOT requires a maintenance agreement to be included in all