State Route 8 Asset Manageme Ass et Management / nt / Corridor Corridor Improvement Study Improvement Study Irwin, Victory, and Sandycreek Townships Pub Public lic Mee Meeting ting Fr Fran anklin Hi klin High gh Scho School ol Ju June ne 26 26, 2 , 201 018
Project Team PennDOT Michael Baker International Jim Foringer, P.E. Max Heckman, P.E. Brian McNulty, P.E. Ray Maginness Tom McClelland, P.E. Erin Bench 2
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Tonight’s Agenda • Purpose of the Study • Existing Conditions o Traffic and Safety o Pavement o Bridges • Initial Study Concepts • Study Results o 4-lane Concept Advanced o 2-lane Concepts Dismissed • Future Steps • Your Input / Feedback 5
Purpose of the Study • Due diligence prior to making major investments • Evaluate existing and future traffic operations • Evaluate roadway and bridge conditions • Identify related planning and economic development initiatives • Determine future costs to maintain and repair the roadway • Identify and evaluate options for changes/improvements to the roadway • Determine possible long-range strategies for the corridor • Involve stakeholders and the public 6
Study Area 86 77 89 408 27 27 227 62 285 157 965 8 66 308 7
Existing Level of Service LOS A / B No Delays LOS C Minimal Delays LOS D / E / F Moderate to Significant Delays 8
Traffic Volume Comparison # of Road 2017 ADT 2040 ADT % Trucks Lanes SR 8 7,600 9,700 14 4 SR 257 10,000 10,700 6 3 US 322* 7,400 7,900 8 2+ SR 8** 4,500 4,800 10 2 * Franklin to Cranberry ** Oil City to Titusville + Climbing Lane Level of Service Thresholds No. of Lanes LOS A LOS C 2 2,500 10,100 4 29,000 52,000 9
Existing Conditions - Safety TYPE OF CRASH Unknown Angle Rear End Fixed Object Pedestrian Non-collision Head-on Side Swipe 10
Existing Conditions - Structures No Short-term Maintenance Required Short-term Maintenance Required 11
Existing Conditions - Structures • Fair Condition – Deck, Piers, Abutments Cracked and Spalled • Erosion on Embankments • Rehab Needed for Preservation • Rehab Cost = $100,000 12
Existing Conditions - Structures • Fair Condition – Joints Cracked and Leaking; Pier Caps Cracked; Abutments Washed Out; Deck is Patched • Requires Rehab for Preservation • Rehab cost = $300,000 13
Existing Conditions - Pavement Northern End ----Match Line---- Condition Failed Patches Good 0% – 2% Fair 2% – 5% Poor 5% – 10% Need to Very Poor 10% – 20% Replace Serious >20% More than 90% of the pavement is in need of replacement 14 Southern End -----Match Line----
Stakeholder and Public Input to Date • 150 individuals / businesses heard from to date • Phone interviews and meetings with: – Local Officials – County Planning Staff – Local Businesses – Chamber of Commerce (also conducted survey) – Economic Development Agencies • Public Meeting on February 8, 2018 - Approximately 500 attendees – 63 Comment Forms received 15
Summary of Public Meeting Strong Support for the 4-Lane Concept • Provides necessary access to Franklin along with locations further north • Supports economic development and regional growth • Provides better access for emergency vehicles • Provides better incident traffic management for emergency service providers 16
Future Level of Service-2 Lanes vs. 4 Lanes LOS A / B No Delays LOS C Minimal Delays LOS D / E / F Moderate to Significant Delays 17 Concept Dismissed Concept Advanced
Concept 1 – Reconstruct 4 Lanes • Concept Advanced • Maintains current configuration • High level of traffic service • Construction Cost = $33 to $38 million 18
Concept 2 – Reconstruct 2 Lanes • Concept Dismissed • Reduces future reconstruction and maintenance costs • Future level of service still acceptable (LOS C) • Would include truck climbing lanes • Construction Cost = $33 to $38 million 19
Concept 3 - 2 Lanes With Trail • Concept Dismissed • Reduces future maintenance costs • Future level of service still acceptable (LOS C) • Would include truck climbing lanes • Improves bicycle and pedestrian safety and mobility in the corridor • Local matching funds required for trail • Construction cost = $35 to $40 million 20
Concept 4 – 2 Lanes With Service Road • Concept Dismissed • Fiber Optic Cable Advanced • Reduced access control could increase congestion • Facilitates development along SR 8 near I-80 • Increased reconstruction cost Construction Cost = $33 to $38 million 21
Future Costs to Maintain Existing Roadway • Annual Maintenance Cost – Summer Maintenance $130,000 – Winter Maintenance $230,000 – Total $360,000 • Approximate Future Reconstruction Cost – Pavement $16 to $18 million – Bridge Rehabilitation $1 million – Other items $4 to $5 million (drainage, signing, traffic control) – Contingencies $6 to $7 million – Engineering and Other Items $6 to $7 million – Total $33 to $38 million 22
Concept Comparison Reconstruct Reconstruct as 2-lane Measures of Effectiveness as 4-lane (with Truck Climbing Lane) Future Level of Service A C (Acceptable LOS is “C” or above) Potential Increase in Number of No Yes Crashes and Crash Severity Mobility Best Good (Movement of Goods and Services) Support of Local & Regional Planning Yes No Initiatives Yes No Community Support Cost Estimates $33M-$38M $33M-$38M 23 ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE
Concept Refinement – Include Utility Corridor • Provide utility corridor within Right of Way to promote future public / private partnerships • Increase opportunity for improved broadband or other future information technology to the region 24
Concept Refinements – Morrison Run Culvert • Address Issues at Morrison Run Culvert ─ Culvert size and condition meets current standards ─ Improve access to upstream end to allow inspection and cleaning ─ Monitor / repair eroded streambanks upstream ─ Stabilize / repair upstream slide near culvert entrance to reduce blockages and sediment ─ Repair downstream culvert apron 25
Concept Refinements – Morrison Run Culvert • Use Storm Water Best Management Practices during reconstruction – Promote open vegetated swales and channels to reduce sedimentation – Use native vegetation in disturbed areas 26
Concept Refinements – Curve Modifications • Address crash rate on curves in and out of Sandy Creek Valley – Increase superelevation and adjust shoulder slope during pavement reconstruction – Add advisory speed signs and chevrons 27
Concept Refinements – Construction Phasing • Maintain 2-lanes during construction • Construct in sections utilizing crossovers or one lane on each side Southbound Northbound Bi-directional Construction Traffic or 28
Results and Recommendations • Maintain 4-lanes – Pavement Reconstruction – Bridge Rehabilitation – Improve curves and add warning signs in and out of Sandy Creek valley – Drainage improvements on Morrison Run – Include utility corridor 29
Next Steps Preliminary Study Design / Final Design Report NEPA July 2018-2019 2019-2020 Construction 2020-2021 30
2 Lane Section of SR 8 • Currently no projects are programmed. • Heard a lot about making this a 4-lane section during initial meeting. • 14 crashes in last 5 years. Crash rate is about ½ of statewide average. 31
Project Development Process Northwest Commission – Rural Planning Organization • Member Counties – Clarion, Crawford, Forest, Venango and Warren. PennDOT is a voting member. • Approves and prioritizes all federally- funded projects within the region • Develops Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) from which all projects are programmed and funded. It is updated every two years • SR 8 reconstruction is currently funded for approximately $41.75 million on the TIP; this study will provide basis and guideline for updating • Money spent on one project leaves less available for other projects
Project Input / Feedback • Questions and Answers tonight • Display boards are exhibited around the room for one on one conversation 33
Project Input / Feedback Though Thoughts? ts? Questions? Questions? 34
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