Project Information Application ID 2015-D12-03 Date Submitted 6/30/2015 Date Revised 7/14/2015 Project Name Cleveland Innerbelt CCG3 County, Route, Section CUY-77/90-14.96/16.33 ODOT District District 12 County Cuyahoga ODOT PID 82380 Project Mode Roadway What is the current TRAC Tier on the 2015-2018 Major New Construction Program List? What Tier are you requesting as part of this application? Please Identity the work types associated with the project: Tier I Tier I - Construction Interstate or Roadway Widening Interchange Modification Project Description: Innerbelt CCG3: Improve I-90 in the "Central Interchange" area between E 9th Street and Carnegie Ave; improve E 22nd Street using part-width construction; remove the Cedar Avenue bridge over I- 90; improve I-77 north of the Kingsbury Run Bridge; and replace the Carnegie Avenue bridge over I- 90 using part-width construction. Project could be phased between major freeway improvements and local street improvements. (Freeway improvements: I90WB-$92M; I77-$112M; I90EB-$73M; Local Street improvements: Carnegie Ave-$46M; East 22nd-$31M) 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Project Sponsor Information Project Name Cleveland Innerbelt CCG3 Sponsoring Agency ODOT District 12 Project Contact David Lastovka Phone (216) 584-2115 Email Address City dave.lastovka@dot.ohio.gov 5500 Transportation Blvd 0 Garfield Heights State OH Zip Code: 44125 What Type of Application Are you Submitting? Existing TRAC Project - Tier I, II or III project seeking additional funds to advance to the next stage of project development. 2015 TRAC Funding Application
For New Projects - Please provide a brief Description of significant impact to jobs in Ohio as well as statewide economic impact. 0 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Existing TRAC Projects Existing TRAC projects are not required to submit the complete application. The information submitted in your most recent application will be used in the evaluation and scoring of the application. However, since the level of project detail continually increases you can choose to update the following sections: Project Development Schedule & Milestones Roadway Segments Local Investments Yes Yes Yes Project Schedule New projects are required to supply project milestone information. Please select the status of each milestone below as either Not Yet Started, In Progress or Completed. Additionally please enter the corresponding date for the milestone and status. Status Date Planning Studies Complete 6/30/2004 Interchange Modification Study (IMS) / Interchange Justification Studies (IJS) Complete 6/29/2009 Preliminary Engineering Studies Complete 9/18/2009 Environmental / NEPA Approval Complete 9/18/2009 Detailed Design In Progress 5/1/2017 Right-of-way Acquisition Not Started 6/1/2017 Utility Relocation Not Started 6/1/2018 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Transportation Information In an effort to understand the complex issues associated with the project TRAC collects a variety of transportation related data and information in the evaluation process including: congestion data, safety data, truck traffic, and model derived transportation values; such as, cost/benefit analysis and air quality. The roadway segments associated with the application is the basis of this analysis. Transit and Freight related projects should identify the roadway segments that will receive the benefit from projects New project applications must identify the primary roadway segment that will be improved by the project and ancillary roadways that will be improved as part of the project. Primary Roadway Segment ODOT NLFID Begin Point End Point SCUYIR00090**C 16.28 16.91 SCUYIR00077**C 15 16 0 0 0 Secondary Roadway Segments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 New Roadways / New Alignment 0 Begin Latitude Begin longitude End Latitude End longitude 0 0 0 0 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Transit Multi-Modal Project Information Transit Type 0 Route/Number 0 Peak Hour Ridership 0 Existing Capacity 0 Existing Peak Hour Ridership / Capacity Ratio 0 Added Peak Hour Capacity 0 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction 0 Freight Multi-Modal Project Information Freight Type 0 Route/Number 0 Existing Freight Volume 0 Existing Freight Capacity 0 Existing Freight Volume / Existing Freight Capacity Ratio 0 Freight Capacity Increase 0 Truck Miles Traveled (TMT) Reduction 0 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Strategic Transportation System (STS) Connections The Strategic Transportation System (STS), identified as part of Access Ohio 2040 - ODOT s long range transportation plan - stratifies Ohio s significant transportation corridors and inter-modal hubs across Ohio. Additional information about the STS and Access Ohio 2040 can be view at the Access Ohio 2040 Website Is the project part of an STS corridor? Yes Will the project facilitate a connection between two or more corridors or modal hubs identified on the STS? Yes Please provide a brief explanation as to how this project will facilitate a connection between two or more STS resources. Project will improve connection between I90 and I77 in downtown Cleveland. Will the project connect an STS resource with a local freight or transit facility or resource? No Please provide a brief explanation as to how this project will connect an STS resource with a local freight or transit facility or resource 0 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Local Investment Factors Built Out Local Attributes Local Investment factors analysis and evaluation of the dollar value of existing, local built-out attributes such as streets, water, and land use. For this analysis TRAC has standardized the project area as a onemile "rectangular" buffer around the primary roadway segment. Additionally TRAC also considers percentage of acres served by local services within the rectangular buffer with the the following formula: (Length of the primary roadway segment in miles + 2 miles) x 2 miles x 640 acres) What is the length of the primary roadway segment being improved by the project? 1.7 Estimated Project Area Acerage 4,736 What is the estimated percentage of acres being served by the local services within the estimated project area calculated above? Local Streets and Roadways 100 Electrical Service 100 Water and Sewer Service 100 What is the estimated square footage for the following building types within the calculated project area? Light Industrial 5,702,107 Heavy Industrial 584,071 Warehouse 338,007 Commerical 38,634,791 Insitutional 12,537,148 What is the estimated percentage of road route miles served by transit routes (excluding ADA/Para Transit) within the project area? 100 2015 TRAC Funding Application
What is the estimated percentage of existing building square footage that is currently vacant? 18.2 New Local Investments TRAC will consider the monetized value of public investments or commitments for new, non-project infrastructure and private investments within 5-year time horzion prior to and after the date of this TRAC Application. What is the dollar value of committed or recent public investment in new, non-project infrastructure within the project area? (Millions) $ 832,000,000.00 What is the present value of private investment in existing facilities within the project area? (Millions) $ 463,000,000.00 Local Investment Factors Economic Distress - Poverty & Unemployment Rates As part of the application scoring process, ODOT collects county level information as the standard measurement for poverty and unemployment factors; however, if a project sponor provides defensible data at a sub-county or census tract level, TRAC can consider that level of geographic analysis for scoring and evaluation. Do you want to enter distress values for a subcounty area to be used in the evaluation of this application? County No - I want to use the information collected by ODOT. Cuyahoga Sub-County Poverty Rate 18.78 Poverty Rate Data Source 0 Sub-County Unempolyment Rate 7.28 Unempolyment Rate Data Source 2015 TRAC Funding Application 0
Project Funding Plan TRAC Funding Reqeust Please indicate the amount of funding being requested by phase and fiscal year. Funding requests should consider the funding that will be needed with the next two fiscal years. Which phase(s) you are requesting new TRAC funding for as part of this application? CO - Construction Amount (Millions) Requested Fiscal Year PE Funding Request 0 DD Funding Request 0 RW Funding Request 0 CO Funding Request $ 354.00 2018 Total New TRAC Funding Reqeust $ 354.00 Has TRAC previously committed funding for the development or construction of this project? Yes PE DD RW CO $ 24.00 $ 24.00 $ 6.50 $ 160.00 Will additional TRAC funds be needed for future phases of development or construction? No PE DD RW CO 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Local Funding Commitments Project Development and construction can be funded with multiple local funding sources. The questions below will help identify the funding sources for this project. Will local funding sources be used in the development or construction of this project? What is the total number of local funding sources for the development and construction of this project? No 0 Local funding Source (1) 0 PE DD RW CO Local funding Source (2) 0 PE DD RW CO Local funding Source (3) 0 PE DD RW CO Local funding Source (4) 0 PE DD RW CO Local funding Source (5) 0 PE DD RW CO Local Funding Totals PE DD RW CO 2015 TRAC Funding Application
ODOT Program or Emark Funding Commitments Will funding from another ODOT program or legislative earmarks be used in the development or No PE DD RW CO OTIC Turnpike Bond Revenue Funding Have Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) Revenue Bonds been committed for the No PE DD RW CO Funding Summary PE DD RW CO Local Funding ODOT / Earmark Funding OTIC Bond Funding Previous TRAC Funding $ 24.00 $ 24.00 $ 6.50 $ 160.00 New TRAC Funding $ 354.00 Future TRAC Funding Funding Totals $ 24.00 $ 24.00 $ 6.50 $ 514.00 Total Project Cost $ 568.50 Total Local Total ODOT Total OTIC Total TRAC $ 568.50 % Local % ODOT % OTIC % TRAC 0 0 0 100 2015 TRAC Funding Application
Tier I Construction Estimate Projects requesting Tier I status are required to submit a budgetary construction estimate. Additionally estimates must be inflated to the anticipated year of construction using ODOT's 2014-20818 Business Plan Inflation Estimator Excel worksheet. Roadway $ 97 Drainage $ 5 Traffic Control $ 3 Structures $ 170 Retaining Walls $ 38 Railroad Contingency $ 41 Total Estimate $ 354 Date of Inflated Estimate 4/1/2019 Year of Inflation Estimate 2019 2015 TRAC Funding Application
MPO & District Acknowledgement MPO Acknowledgement Is this project within the boundaries of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)? Yes Please identify the respective MPO. NOACA Has the MPO provided a letter or support or acknowledgment for this project? Yes Date of MPO Contact 6/19/2015 MPO Contact Grace Gallucci MPO Contact Phone Number (216) 241-2414 x100 MPO Contact Email ggallucci@mpo.noaca.org District Acknowledgement Has the appropriate ODOT District Planning Office been contacted about the development and construction of this project? Has the ODOT District Office provided a letter or support or acknowledgment for this project? Yes Yes Date of District Contact 6/24/2015 District Contact Myron Pakush MPO Contact Phone Number (216) 584-2000 MPO Contact Email myron.pakush@dot.ohio.gov 2015 TRAC Funding Application
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June 15, 2015 The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) ATTN: David Lastovka 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 Subject: Letter of Support for Applications to TRAC in the Advancement of Cleveland Innerbelt Projects CCG3, Central Interchange (pid 82380) CCG7A, I-71/SR176 Deceleration Lane (pid 98063) Dear TRAC members: I am writing to endorse the TRAC funding applications listed above. These projects are the next step components of the Cleveland Innerbelt Plan. The Plan is a result of extensive stakeholder involvement that addresses the transportation needs of Northeast Ohio in a strategy that considers construction sequencing and financial challenges. These projects will improve the safety of Interstates I-71 and I-90 and SR 176 as well as access and travel time within Ohio s largest employment center, the Cleveland Central Business District. Improvements to the Innerbelt Corridor highway system are essential for the Greater Cleveland area to reach its full economic potential. The Campus District of downtown Cleveland has seen over $5oo million of investment in the past decade and is poised to see an additional $500 million in the next 5-7 years. The full economic potential of these investments can only be realized if provided with a safe transportation system of adequate capacity. The above Innerbelt projects will not only improve freeway flow, but also address existing delays on local streets caused by freeway congestion. Your commitment to this project will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to complete this critical link to the economic revitalization of Northeast Ohio. We appreciate your support of these projects, and your continued partnership as we work together to support Ohio s advantageous position as a cost-effective logistics and transportation location. Sincerely, Bobbi Reichtell Executive Director 2254 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115
June 15, 2015 The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) ATTN: David Lastovka 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 Subject: Letter of Support for Applications to TRAC in the Advancement of Cleveland Innerbelt Projects CCG3, Central Interchange (pid 82380) CCG7A, I-71/SR176 Deceleration Lane (pid 98063) Dear TRAC members: Transportation investments are putting Ohioans back to work, accelerating economic growth, and improving road user safety. I write to you to share my support for the subject TRAC funding applications. These projects are the next step components of the Cleveland Innerbelt Plan. The Plan is a result of extensive stakeholder involvement that addresses the transportation needs of Northeast Ohio in a strategy that considers construction sequencing and financial challenges. These projects will improve the safety of Interstates I-71 and I-90 and SR 176 as well as access and travel time within Ohio s largest employment center, the Cleveland Central Business District. Improvements to the Innerbelt Corridor highway system are essential for the Greater Cleveland area to reach its full economic potential. Billions of dollars have recently been invested in the region by public and private entities in the areas of world renowned health care, technological innovation, advanced manufacturing, higher education, arts and culture, mixed use development, and jobs ready reclamation sites. The full economic potential of these investments can only be realized if provided with a safe transportation system of adequate capacity. The above Innerbelt projects will not only improve freeway flow, but also address existing delays on local streets caused by freeway congestion. Your commitment to this project will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to complete this critical link to the economic revitalization of Northeast Ohio. We appreciate your support of these projects, and your continued partnership as we work together to support Ohio s advantageous position as a cost-effective logistics and transportation location. Sincerely, Tim Donovan Director/ Canalway Partners
June 19, 2015 The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) ATTN: David Lastovka 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 Dear TRAC Members: As U.S. Representative for Ohio s 11 th Congressional District, I have seen firsthand that transportation investments are putting Ohioans back to work, accelerating economic growth, and improving road user safety. It is for this reason that I write to share my support for the Ohio Department of Transportation s (ODOT) TRAC funding application. These projects are the next step components of the Cleveland Innerbelt Plan. The Plan is a result of extensive stakeholder involvement that addresses the transportation needs of Northeast Ohio in a strategy that considers construction sequencing and financial challenges. These projects will improve the safety of Interstates I-71 and I-90 and SR 176, as well as access and travel time within Ohio s largest employment center, the Cleveland Central Business District. Improvements to the Innerbelt Corridor highway system are essential for the Greater Cleveland area to reach its full economic potential. Billions of dollars have recently been invested in the region by public and private entities in the areas of world-renowned health care, technological innovation, advanced manufacturing, higher education, arts and culture, mixed-use development, and jobs-ready reclamation sites. The full economic potential of these investments can only be realized if provided with a safe transportation system of adequate capacity. The above Innerbelt projects will not only improve freeway flow, but also address existing delays on local streets caused by freeway congestion. Your commitment to this project will allow the ODOT to complete this critical link to the economic revitalization of Northeast Ohio. I appreciate your support of these projects, and your continued partnership as we work together to support Ohio s advantageous position as a cost-effective logistics and transportation location. Sincerely, Marcia L. Fudge U.S. Member of Congress MLF:mac
Yvonne M. Conwell Cuyahoga County Council District 7 Committee Chair: Human Resources, Appointments & Equity Committee Vice Chair: Health, Human Services & Aging Committee Member: Public Safety & Justice Affairs Committee Member: Public Works, Procurement & Contracting June 11, 2015 The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) ATTN: David Lastovka 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 Subject: Letter of Support for Applications to TRAC in the Advancement of Cleveland Innerbelt Projects CCG3, Central Interchange (pid 82380) CCG7A, I-71/SR176 Deceleration Lane (pid 98063) Dear TRAC members: Transportation investments are putting Ohioans back to work, accelerating economic growth, and improving road user safety. I write to you to share my support for the subject TRAC funding applications. These projects are the next step components of the Cleveland Innerbelt Plan. The Plan is a result of extensive stakeholder involvement that addresses the transportation needs of Northeast Ohio in a strategy that considers construction sequencing and financial challenges. These projects will improve the safety of Interstates I-71, I-90 and SR 176, as well as access and travel time within Ohio s largest employment center, the Cleveland Central Business District. Improvements to the Innerbelt Corridor highway system are essential for the Greater Cleveland area to reach its full economic potential. Billions of dollars have recently been invested in the region by public and private entities in the areas of world renowned health care, technological innovation, advanced manufacturing, higher education, arts and culture, mixed use development and jobs ready reclamation sites. The full economic potential of these investments can only be realized if provided with a safe transportation system of adequate capacity. The above Innerbelt projects will not only improve freeway flow, but also address existing delays on local streets caused by freeway congestion. Your commitment to this project will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to complete this critical link to the economic revitalization of Northeast Ohio. We appreciate your support of these projects, and your continued partnership as we work together to support Ohio s advantageous position as a cost-effective logistics and transportation location. Sincerely, Yvonne M. Conwell District 7 Cuyahoga County Council 2079 East 9 th Street, 8 th Floor Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Office (216) 698-2017 Fax (216) 698-2040 Ohio Relay Service 711 Email: yconwell@cuyahogacounty.us Council Website: council.cuyahogacounty.us
June 8, 2015 The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) ATTN: David Lastovka 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 Subject: Letter of Support for Applications to TRAC in the Advancement of Cleveland Innerbelt Projects CCG3, Central Interchange (pid 82380) CCG7A, I-71/SR176 Deceleration Lane (pid 98063) Dear TRAC members: On behalf of The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland dba Destination Cleveland, please accept this letter in support of the subject TRAC funding applications. Our mission is to drive economic impact and stimulate community vitality for Greater Cleveland through leisure and business travel. In the midst of a nearly $3 billion in visitor-related infrastructure projects underway, we conducted extensive local and national research to determine how best to capitalize on these investments to ensure their impacts were felt well into the future. The research identified significant opportunities to better connect our investments so that visitors can seamlessly experience all of Cleveland s world-class destinations. Together, these projects will better connect our neighborhoods and attractions and significantly enhance the visitor experience by decreasing travel time while improving the safety of Interstates I-71 and I-90, as well as SR 176. Improvements to the Innerbelt Corridor highway system are essential for the Greater Cleveland area to reach its full economic potential. They will improve freeway flow and address existing delays on local streets caused by freeway congestion. Your commitment to this project will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to complete this critical link in the advancement of our region as a visitor destination. We appreciate your support of these projects, and your continued partnership as we work together to support Ohio s advantageous position as a cost-effective logistics and transportation location. Sincerely, David Gilbert President & CEO Destination Cleveland 334 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 www.thisiscleveland.com
June 15, 2015 The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Main Office 1240 West 6 th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113-1331 Phone 216 566-5218 Fax 216 781-4043 The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) ATTN: David Lastovka 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 Subject: Letter of Support for Applications to TRAC in the Advancement of Cleveland Innerbelt Projects CCG3, Central Interchange (pid 82380) CCG7A, I-71/SR176 Deceleration Lane (pid 98063) Dear TRAC members: Joseph A. Calabrese, CEO General Manager/ Secretary-Treasurer Transportation investments are putting Ohioans back to work, accelerating economic growth, and improving road user safety. I write to you to share my support for the subject TRAC funding applications. These projects are the next step components of the Cleveland Innerbelt Plan. The Plan is a result of extensive stakeholder involvement that addresses the transportation needs of Northeast Ohio in a strategy that considers construction sequencing and financial challenges. These projects will improve the safety of Interstates I-71 and I-90 and SR 176 as well as access and travel time within Ohio s largest employment center, the Cleveland Central Business District. Improvements to the Innerbelt Corridor highway system are essential for the Greater Cleveland area to reach its full economic potential. Billions of dollars have recently been invested in the region by public and private entities in the areas of world renowned health care, technological innovation, advanced manufacturing, higher education, arts and culture, mixed use development, and jobs ready reclamation sites. The full economic potential of these investments can only be realized if provided with a safe transportation system of adequate capacity. The above Innerbelt projects will not only improve freeway flow, but also address existing delays on local streets caused by freeway congestion. Your commitment to this project will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to complete this critical link to the economic revitalization of Northeast Ohio. We appreciate your support of these projects, and your continued partnership as we work together to support Ohio s advantageous position as a cost-effective logistics and transportation location. Sincerely, Joseph A. Calabrese, CEO General Manager Secretary Treasurer
Lastovka, David From: Short, David Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 8:38 AM To: Blayney, Brian; Lastovka, David Cc: Hazapis, Louis Subject: FW: ODOT District 12 TRAC Applications - 2015 FYI From: Bill Davis [mailto:bdavis@mpo.noaca.org] On Behalf Of Grace Gallucci Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 2:36 PM To: Short, David Cc: Pakush, Myron Subject: ODOT District 12 TRAC Applications - 2015 Mr. Short, We received your request for acknowledgement of ODOT District 12 s 2015 project applications to the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC). This correspondence serves as an acknowledgement that the projects below are consistent with NOACA s long-range transportation planning efforts and will serve to address safety issues, as well as preserving the access of these critical corridors, thus enhancing economic competitiveness and the mobility needs of Northeast Ohio. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or Randy Lane at (216) 241-2414, ext. 300, or by email at rlane@mpo.noaca.org. Considering the massive infrastructure needs in our region, we look forward to the opportunity to maximize TRAC program dollars toward achieving a safe, efficient, and well maintained transportation system. Thank you. o CUY-77/90-14.96/16.33, Innerbelt CCG3 (PID 82380): the project includes the improvements to the Central Interchange on I-90 between East 9th street and East 22nd Street, and along I-77 north of the Kingsbury Run Bridge. It is currently a Tier 1 TRAC project with detail design funds in FY2014 and partial construction in FY2025. The project was originally divided into three phases (CCG3A, 3B, and 3C). Design has been initiated for the work of all phases. The TRAC application will request construction funds for all three phases as one construction project in FY2018. The construction year request is based on the anticipated completion of CCG2 in the fall of 2016 and project readiness to meet a continuous construction schedule of the Innerbelt Corridor. o CUY-71-18.29 Innerbelt CCG7A (PID 98063): the project includes construction of a deceleration lane on I-71 southbound for the SR-176 exit, just south of the West 14th street overpass. Currently, the entire CCG7 is on Tier 3 of the TRAC for $162M in construction. The District is requesting to advance $7M of the $162M total project cost for this head start project as part our funding strategy re-evaluation in order to maximize benefit and sequence the financing of the Innerbelt Corridor. o CUY-480-22.41 Eastbound (EB, PID 89168): the project includes construction of an auxiliary lane on I-480EB from the Lee Road entrance ramp to the I-480/I-271 split, just west of the Miles Road exit. The District recently completed the $7M reconstruction of the Warrensville Center Road bridge over I-480, which removed a pier that previously limited lane configurations. The District was recently informed of the award of $5M in ODOT safety funds toward the auxiliary lane project, contingent upon the successful award of TRAC funds. We are requesting construction funding in FY2017. grace 1
Grace Gallucci Executive Director Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency Metropolitan Planning Agency for Greater Cleveland 1299 Superior Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216.241.2414 ext. 100 ggallucci@mpo.noaca.org 2
Lastovka, David From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Pakush, Myron Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:08 AM Blayney, Brian Short, David; Lastovka, David RE: ODOT District 12 TRAC Applications - 2015; Request for District Acknowledgement Brian: I support submittal of TRAC applications for the projects described below. Thank you. Myron Myron S. Pakush District Deputy Director Ohio Department of Transportation District 12 5500 Transportation Blvd Garfield Heights, OH 44125 v. 216.584.2000 m. 216.978.2095 e. Myron.Pakush@dot.state.oh.us If you have a minute, please tell us how we are doing by filling out our quick Customer Feedback Survey. We appreciate your time. From: Blayney, Brian Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:09 AM To: Pakush, Myron Cc: Short, David; Lastovka, David Subject: ODOT District 12 TRAC Applications - 2015; Request for District Acknowledgement Director Pakush, The below TRAC application strategy is a summary of numerous conversations and meetings with District staff. The TRAC application process requires District acknowledgement of the applications. Your formal response is requested to this email is requested to serve as the District acknowledgement of these projects in this funding cycle. o CUY-77/90-14.96/16.33, Innerbelt CCG3 (PID 82380): the project includes the improvements to the Central Interchange on I-90 between East 9th street and East 22nd Street, and along I-77 north of the Kingsbury Run Bridge. It is currently a Tier 1 TRAC project with detail design funds in FY2014 and partial construction in FY2025. The project was originally divided into three phases (CCG3A, 3B, and 3C). Design has been initiated for the work of all phases. The TRAC application will request construction funds for all three phases as one construction project in FY2018. The construction year request is based on the anticipated completion of CCG2 in the fall of 2016 and project readiness to meet a continuous construction schedule of the Innerbelt Corridor. o CUY-71-18.29 Innerbelt CCG7A (PID 98063): the project includes construction of a deceleration lane on I-71 southbound for the SR-176 exit, just south of the West 14th street overpass. Currently, the entire CCG7 is on Tier 3 of the TRAC for $162M in construction. The District is requesting to advance $7M of the $162M total project cost for this head start project as part our funding strategy re-evaluation in order to maximize benefit and sequence the financing of the Innerbelt Corridor. 1
o CUY-480-22.41 Eastbound (EB, PID 89168): the project includes construction of an auxiliary lane on I-480EB from the Lee Road entrance ramp to the I-480/I-271 split, just west of the Miles Road exit. The District recently completed the $7M reconstruction of the Warrensville Center Road bridge over I-480, which removed a pier that previously limited lane configurations. The District was recently informed of the award of $5M in ODOT safety funds toward the auxiliary lane project, contingent upon the successful award of TRAC funds. We are requesting construction funding in FY2017. Brian --------------------------------------------------------- Brian Blayney, PE, Traffic Planning Engineer ODOT District 12 Planning Department 5500 Transportation Blvd, Garfield Hts, OH 44125 Phone (216) 584-2102, Fax (216) 584-2279 e-mail: Brian.Blayney@dot.ohio.gov --------------------------------------------------------- Note: My email address has changed, please update my information in your Contacts. If you have a minute, please tell us how we are doing by filling out our quick Customer Feedback Survey. We appreciate your time. 2