Lehigh Valley Transportation Study Meeting Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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• Roll Call • • Courtesy of Floor Meeting Agenda • Minutes • May 6, 2020 Technical Coordinating Committee • April 1, 2020 Coordinating Committee Meeting • Old Business • Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside and Multi-modal Transportation Fund Projects Status Report • 2019-2022 TIP Administrative Actions and Amendments • 2019-2022 LANTA TIP Amendments • Walk/RollLV: Active Transportation Plan Adoption (Coordinating Committee) • Draft 2021 – 2024 TIP Public Meeting • Public Engagement • Next Meetings • Adjourn
Who’s Participating? 1. Roll Call 2. Members of the Public Present • Please say your name
Courtesy of the Floor Any member of the public who wishes to speak: 1. On agenda items: Hold your comments for a bit… • Announce yourself and the item on which you would like to speak when public comment is called on that specific agenda item 2. On non-agenda items: • Please speak now… Announce yourself and the subject you wish to bring up 3. Again, you can use the box throughout the meeting
Approval of the Minutes May 6, 2020 Technical Committee Meeting
LVTS Technical Committee Meeting The May 6, 2020 meeting w as moved to a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, resulting in virtual votes on agenda items.
LVTS Technical Committee Meeting The May 6, 2020 meeting w as moved to a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, resulting in virtual votes on agenda items.
Approval of the Minutes April 1, 2020 Coordinating Committee Meeting
LVTS Joint Technical + Coordinating Committee Meeting The April 1, 2020 meeting w as moved to a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, resulting in virtual votes on agenda items.
LVTS Joint Technical + Coordinating Committee Meeting The April 1, 2020 meeting w as moved to a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, resulting in virtual votes on agenda items.
Old Business
District 5 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Projects 1. South Bethlehem Corridor Connections, City of Bethlehem (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 110647 – est. let September 3, 2020 • Preliminary plan review comments sent to City on March 19, 2020 2. Hellertown Main St. Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Hellertown Borough (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 110968 – est. let August 20, 2020 • RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) plans submitted to Signals Unit on May 7, 2020 3. Geiger’s Covered Bridge Rehab, Lehigh County (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 110967 – est. let August 20, 2020 • Wetland evaluation and bog turtle Phase I report complete May 4, 2020 • Coordinating revisions to environmental scoping document with District Environmental Unit
District 5 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Projects 4. Allentown Jordan Creek Greenway Trail, City of Allentown (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 111442 – est. let September 3, 2020 • RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) plans resubmitted to Signals Unit on March 9, 2020,comments to designer on March 16, 2020 • Environmental clearance received March 11, 2020 • ADA and Signing and Pavement Marking plan comments to designer on February 28, 2020 5. D&L Trail Catasauqua to Canal Park, Lehigh County (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 111443 – est. let September 3, 2020 • Environmental BRPA in District Cultural Resource Professionals review complete • Section 4(f) document with Hanover Township for signature • Designer continues working on preliminary plans 6. Coopersburg Streetscape Ph 4, Coopersburg Borough (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 111444 – est. let September 3, 2020 • Will be bid with MTF funded projects • Revised Signing and Pavement Marking plan under review • Environmental clearance received March 5, 2020 • As part of ROW documentation, Borough working on an agreement with Upper SauconTownship • Revised plans received March 13, 2020, in constructability review • Construction inspection advertised in ECMS for submission of statements of interest on May 6,2020
District 5 Multimodal Transportation Fund Projects 1. Pedestrian Trail Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek, Lower Macungie Township (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 105335 – Cancelled • • Township stated during call on March 26, 2020 that they would cancel project. District requested letter to this effect from the Township. 2. Hamilton Boulevard, Lower Macungie Township (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 112631 – est. let TBD (paper let) • Township to begin preliminary plans 3. Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements, City of Allentown (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 106849 – est. let TBD (paper let) • Traffic signal portion of project will be advertised separately in advance of the intersection improvement portion of project • Environmental document in District Cultural Resource Professional review • HOP in progress for intersection portion of project
District 5 Multimodal Transportation Fund Projects 4. Coopersburg Streetscape Phase 3, 5, & 7, Coopersburg Borough (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 110988, 112628, 113303 – est. let September 3, 2020 • Will be bid in ECMS with TASA funded project • As part of ROW documentation, Borough working on an agreement with Upper Saucon Township • Revised plans received March 13, 2020, in constructability review • Construction inspection advertised in ECMS for submission of statements of interest on May 6, 2020 5. Allentown Waterfront Riverside Dr., The Waterfront Development (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 87144 – est. let summer 2020 (paper let) • Letter of amendment to shift match funds sent to sponsor for signature on February 28, 2020 • Designer finalizing ROW and Utility documents • Designer preparing bid package 6. Main St./SR 0873 & Walnut Street Improvements, Slatington Borough (C-L. Montgomery) • MPMS 113099 – est. let May 25, 2023 • Project to be combined with the District’s Walnut St. Bridge project, a contribution agreement was drafted by the Office of Chief Counsel; compiling exhibits to send to Borough of Slatington for signature
District 5 Multimodal Transportation Fund Projects 7. Chrin Commerce Centre, The Charles Chrin Real Estate Trust (C-L. Montgomery) • MPMS 106747 – est. let TBD (paper let) • HOP supplement in progress for Trolley Line Drive signal project • Bid package reviewed, Chrin granted approval to advertise for bids April 28, 2020 with the condition they cannot award the contract until the HOP supplement is granted 8. Easton Wood Ave., City of Easton (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 110989 – est. let TBD (paper let) • City working on design 9. Lower Saucon Road Bridge, Lower Saucon Township (C-C. Barry) • MPMS 113298 – est. let TBD (paper let) • Environmental document in preparation • Designer working on TS&L • General Permit submission in DEP review
Ac tive T ra nsporta tion Pla n Final Draft available at https://w w w.lvpc.org/w alkrolllv.html
Active Transportation Plan Reviewed draft plan with LVTS December 4, 2019 Public Comment Period December 5, 2019 to January 18, 2020 Reviewed public comments and plan changes with WorkshopLV: Multimodal January 22, February 26, and April 22, 2020 Worked with Toole Design Group and Traffic Planning and Design to evaluate comments and prepare final draft plan
Active Transportation Plan Purpose : To coordinate public transit, trail, sidewalk, bikeway and roadway systems to create a robust and seamless regional transportation network that is safe and convenient, and that supports pedestrian and bicycle transportation. Vision : The Lehigh Valley is a place where a growing number of people of all ages and abilities choose walking, rolling, bicycling and public transit as a safe and convenient daily option for commuting, enjoyment, exercise or mobility. Goals : Safety and Accessibility; Convenience and Connectivity; Seamless Multimodal Integration; Regional Coordination; Culture; Equity; Air Quality and Climate; and Emerging Technologies
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