1Public Works and Transportation Committee

May 4, 2011

2011-2016Proposed Highway

Improvement Program

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Management philosophy sets system priorities:1 - Preservation2 - Modernization3 - Expansion

Last meeting highlighted PreservationThis presentation focuses on Modernization

and Expansion

2010-2015 Five Year Highway Improvement Program

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Project set developed through traffic analysis

Projects provide improvements to the system, for example: Intersection improvements – turn lanes, signalsSafety improvements ITS elements in Lake County PASSAGEAddition of bicycle facilities or pedestrian

accommodations

Priority Two: Modernization

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The following charts appear in

Section 3 - Modernization Projects

2011 – 2016Proposed Highway Improvement Program

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Map: Proposed Bike Facilities/Accommodations

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Map: Average Daily Traffic

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Level of Service DataSource: CARS Run 4/29/11

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Traffic Volumes: Intersections

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Average Daily Traffic: Then & Now

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Map: Lake County Traffic Signals

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2010 Crash Summary (2009 TCAS data)

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Historical Perspective: Crashes*

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Map: Fiber Optic Network

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Expanding CAD Coverage

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PASSAGE: Asset Inventories

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Projects in this category address highway capacity issues

Typical projects:Adding lanes to existing systemBuilding new roads

Projects in this category are usually expensive and have longer timeframes for completion

Priority Three: Expansion

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The following charts appear in Section 4 - Expansion Projects

2011 – 2016Proposed Highway Improvement Program

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Average Road Lengths

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History: Growth in Lane MilesCounty-owned roads

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Travel Is Up, Way UpAnnual Vehicle Miles on County-Owned Roads

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2-lane backlog exceeds 30 milesCounty-owned roads over capacity*

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Map: 2-Lane Roads Over Capacity

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Map: 4 & 5-Lane County Roads

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History: Daily Vehicle Miles

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Progress Toward 2020 Add Lanes

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Projects in this category…

Reduce delays and increase safety by accommodating short-term traffic growth and the needs of non-motorists.

Priority Two: Modernization

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Projects in this category…

Provide highway capacity to meet long-term traffic growth needs and provide for economic development.

Schedule 2040 update to county 2020 plan (UWP funding) Includes bike plan

Next Program Presentation:Funding & Revenue (6/1)

Priority Three: Expansion