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ODOT 2011 TRANSPORTATION

ENHANCEMENT GRANT

APPLICATION

DOWNTOWN NEWARK GATEWAY

PROJECT – PHASE 1

Prepared by:

City of Newark

APRIL 29, 2011

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2011 Transportation Enhancement Program Application Project Title: Downtown Newark Gateway Project – Phase 1

Sponsoring Local Government: City of Newark, Ohio Mailing Address: 40 West Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055

Local Government Contact Person: Kimberly Burton, P.E., A.I.C.P.

Title: Director of Development

Phone Number, Fax Number, and E-Mail Address: 740‐670‐7533 (phone), 740‐349‐6697 (fax), [email protected]

Agency responsible for long-term maintenance (if different from above): City of Newark

Project Category

Project Description Project location: The proposed project is located on 4th Street (SR 13) in downtown Newark. The logical termini for the entire project are Locust Street on the north and the railroad tracks on the south, which constitute the north and south boundaries of Newark’s Downtown District. Phase 1, which is proposed in this application, extends from Locust Street to Main Street (see Attachments A‐C for project description, maps, and photos). Days and hours of proposed project/facility: There is no restriction on days or hours of the facility. The proposed project is entirely within the public right‐of‐way and is therefore open to the public at all times.

Indicate if project is part of existing or proposed transportation/community development plan, and level of plan: The proposed project is a part of several existing transportation and community development plans (see Attachment D for excerpts from applicable plans).

Indicate the SINGLE category for which the application is being submitted: Historic and Archaeological Transportation Enhancements

o Acquisition of historic sites o Historic highway programs o Historic preservation o Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities o Archaeological planning and research o Establishment of transportation museums

Scenic and Environmental Transportation Enhancements

o Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic sites o Scenic highway programs including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities o Landscaping and other scenic beautification

Bicycle and Pedestrian

o Provision of bike lanes, signed routes, separate paths, grade separations, parking facilities, other o Provision of safety and educational activities for bicycles and pedestrians o Preservation of unused railway corridors for the purpose of creating shared use trails

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A.) For Historic/Archaeological projects:

Provide number of estimated users:

Designate if project is either on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (attach letter of certification):

B.) For Scenic/Environmental projects:

Provide detailed employment data within a 1-mile radius of the project (attach employment data) OR

the Average Daily Traffic that drives by the site.

C.) For Bicycle/Pedestrian projects:

For bicycle facilities, attach detailed employment data within a 3-mile radius of the project.

For pedestrian facilities, attach detailed employment data within a 1-mile radius of the project.

Project is (circle one):

Completes missing link on a national or statewide facility OR

Completes missing link on local facility How many intersections are eliminated by this facility?

How many driveways are eliminated by this facility?

Is there an alternative route to the facility?

Yes No

Destinations that are easily accessible from, not simply located near, proposed facility (circle all that apply):

Residences Employers Restaurants Libraries

Schools Stores Parks Medical Facilities

Banks Post Office Other (specify)___________________

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Present status of property ownership and plan preparation (must be on existing publicly-owned property). The proposed project will occur entirely on property already owned by the City of Newark.

Public Involvement Efforts The proposed project constitutes the implementation phase of the Envisioning Newark: 4th Street plan. The planning process incorporated substantial public involvement, including two charrettes early in the project, a public meeting to gain input on the preliminary plan ‐ allowing for alterations prior to finalization, and a presentation of the final plan (see Envisioning Newark appendices in Attachment D for summary of public input). In preparation of this grant application, another opportunity for public input, focused on specific streetscape elements, was provided (see Attachment F for additional public involvement materials).

Cost Information (Double click table to edit. Table is formulated to automatically calculate cost responsibility. Complete highlighted sections in TOTAL column only, and OTHER SOURCES if applicable. If requesting less than 80% Federal Share, type percent requested in FEDERAL SHARE column).

Estimated Cost (Adjust for inflation)

Fiscal Year*Local

Contribution*Other Sources (If applicable)

TE Request TOTAL% Federal

Share

Environmental 2012 $ 5,000 $ 5,000

Design 2012 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Right of Way N/A $ - $ -

Construction 2013 $ 188,933 $ 440,844 $ 629,778 70%Construction Engineering (10% of Const.) 2013 $ 12,596 $ 50,382 $ 62,978

TOTAL $ 256,529 $ - $ 491,226 $ 747,755

*Identify all sources of funds listed above: The sources of the local contribution (and approximate percent each will contribute) include: Capital Improvement funds (58%), Community Development Block Grant funds (22%), and Stormwater Utility funds (20%).

How would you develop this project if you received only partial funding: As the full scope of the Downtown Newark Gateway Project will be completed using a phased implementation approach, the first phase of which will be funded by this TE grant. Should only partial funding be awarded, the project scope and phasing plan would need to be revised to reduce project costs and shift some of the work to subsequent phases of the project.

Project Schedule Design__2012__ Fiscal Year Funds are Requested__2013__ End of Construction__2013__

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Signature of Applicant and Date The Applicant certifies that all information presented in this Application is true and correct to the best of their knowledge. Any misrepresentation will invalidate the Application and make it ineligible for funding consideration ___________________________________ ____________________ Signature Date

Attachments A -Project Description

B - Regional and Detailed Maps

C -Digital Photographs (CD included)

D -Excerpts from Existing Transportation and Community Development Plans

E -Average Daily Traffic Volumes

F -Public Involvement Materials

G -Certified Detailed Cost Estimate

H -Certified Copy of City Council Resolution 11-5

SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS TO

ODOTO DISTRICT TE PROGRAM COORDINATOR NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2011

Attachment A Project Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is located in the City of Newark’s Historic Downtown Central Business District along Fourth Street (SR 13). Fourth Street functions as the gateway and primary roadway into Newark and its historic downtown. Signed as SR 13, it runs the entire length of the City north‐south and provides connectivity to two east‐west freeways – SR 16 and I‐70. The purpose of this project is to revitalize the Fourth Street corridor and promote economic development in downtown Newark by improving the aesthetics and condition of the corridor, enhancing access and safety for all users, and promoting sustainable practices. In order to achieve this purpose, the following identified needs will be addressed:

Lack of identifiable gateways into downtown Newark.

Poor physical and aesthetic quality of the existing streetscape.

Lack of current development investment along the Fourth Street corridor and connecting roadways.

Safety concerns at poorly‐marked and overly‐wide crossings and poor pedestrian‐scale lighting.

Absence of multi‐modal accessibility and convenience due to a lack of street furniture and bike racks, sporadic trees and landscaping, and deteriorating sidewalks, access points, and related transitions.

Drainage and regulatory issues resulting from combined sewers in the downtown area, and standing water along roadway edges at catch basins that cannot fully accommodate some storm events.

Elements of Phase 1 (Locust Street to Main Street) of this proposed streetscape project will include:

1. Sidewalk furniture, including benches made of recycled materials, trash and recycling cans, and bike racks. 2. Installation of new pedestrian‐scale street lighting to match the new post‐top lighting at the SR 16

interchange. Associated electric lines will also be buried, which will greatly improve the aesthetics of the corridor. LED bulbs will be installed in all new lights to reduce electricity consumption.

3. New curb extensions at the Church and Main Street intersections to shorten crossing distances and new crosswalks to replace the existing faded striping.

4. New northern gateway feature in the form of earthen mounding and landscaping, relating back to the Native American mounds that are central to Newark’s history.

5. Access management improvements, including new curb along Fourth Street (original stone curbs will be restored and reused wherever possible), new driveway aprons and alley transitions, and new decorative brick and iron fencing along parking lots to safely separate parking areas from the sidewalk.

6. Replacement of deteriorating sidewalks to create a continuous pedestrian path and meet ADA standards, and installation of brick pavers to improve aesthetics and distinguish between the furniture and clear walking zones.

7. Installation of planting strips that function as rain gardens near drainage inlets in four locations. These green infrastructure elements will reduce watering needs and the amount of stormwater runoff reaching the combined sewers in downtown.

8. New street trees to provide shade and accent the buildings along Fourth Street (~50‐foot spacing). These Phase 1 corridor improvements are the first phase of a larger streetscape program that, over the next several years, will improve the physical infrastructure and aesthetic character of the streets throughout downtown. These streetscape improvements will be an integral part of the combined efforts of several other projects to make the downtown a lively and vibrant core of business, entertainment, and residential life. In particular, this project originated from Envisioning Newark: Fourth Street, completed in 2008. This project will also be developed in conjunction with (1) design and construction of bicycle facilities on Fourth Street (to be installed in 2011), (2) three ongoing transit studies that will evaluate fixed bus routes, street‐cars, and an intermodal passenger hub in the downtown, (3) Downtown North public‐private development project (under design), (4) conversion of the downtown zoning district to a form‐based code (2012 completion), and (5) the additional planned bicycle facilities identified in the City’s 2009 Bike Trail Connector Study. Combined, these projects contain many of the elements necessary to turn Fourth Street into a Complete Street, which is supported by the City through its approved Complete Streets legislation. In conjunction with other efforts, this streetscape project will benefit all residents of Newark regardless of their preferred travel mode by improving access and safety, and it will provide an inviting gateway for visitors and businesses in the downtown.

Attachment B Regional & Details Maps

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Landscaped entry features with signage

Curb extensionsImproved crosswalk striping

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Intersection Improvements

Pedestrian Improvements/Street Furniture

Sustainability Elements

PROPOSED FOURTH STREETSTREETSCAPE PHASE I

Pedestrian Improvements

Street Furniture

Right-of-Way

Attachment C Photolog

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Downtown Newark Gateway Project – 4th Street Corridor Photolog (Photos also included on attached CD)

Figure 1 – Facing south on Fourth Street from State Route 16 interchange. Proposed landscaped gateway feature to be located just north of Locust Street intersection.

Figure 2 – Facing north on Fourth Street from Locust Street. Post top lights in foreground were installed as part of ODOT safety project. The same lights will be installed through the rest of the corridor.


Figure 3 – Facing south on Fourth Street from just south of Locust Street. Tree lawns to be converted to rain gardens to treat runoff.

Figure 4 – Facing north on Fourth Street between Locust and Church streets. Sidewalks to be extended across alleys and driveways to create a continuous pedestrian path.


Figure 5 – Facing south on Fourth Street between Locust and Church streets.

Figure 6 – Facing north on Fourth Street between Locust and Church streets.


Figure 7 – Facing south on Fourth Street between Locust and Church streets.

Figure 8 – Facing north on Fourth Street from Church Street.


Figure 9 – Facing south on Fourth Street from Church Street.

Figure 10 – Facing northeast at intersection of Fourth and Church streets. Pedestrian crossings to be improved with curb extensions and refreshed crosswalk striping.


Figure 11 – Facing north on Fourth Street between Church and Main streets. New curb to be added to reduce driveway width and decorative iron fencing to be installed to separate the parking lot from the sidewalk.

Figure 12 – Facing north on Fourth Street between Church and Main streets.


Figure 13 – Facing south on Fourth Street between Church and Main streets.

Figure 14 – Facing south on Fourth Street between Church and Main streets. Existing street trees to be incorporated into new planter wells.


Figure 15 – Facing north at intersection of Fourth and Main streets. Curb extensions will be designed to maintain newly replaced curb ramps and drainage.

Figure 16 – Facing northwest at intersection of Fourth and Main streets. Pedestrian crossings to be improved with curb extensions and refreshed crosswalk striping.

Attachment D Excerpt for Existing Transportation and Community

Development Plans

DOWNTOWN NEWARK COMPLETE STREETS PLAN OVERVIEW

DESCRIPTIONS Bike Lanes Install on all major thoroughfares when paved. Striped lanes-wide roads/Sharrows-narrow roads

Streetscapes Install/repair sidewalks on all roads Install landscaping & ‘furniture’ on roads with

enough width to accommodate Additional Features Back-in angled or parallel on-street parking Pedestrian bump-outs & defined crossings Transit stops & bicycle parking Street lighting & furniture 10’ traffic lanes/2-way roads with fewer lanes ADA compliance Gateways Zero-lot line & 2-5 story buildings Consolidated & narrowed access points Consolidated parking Courthouse Square travel pattern change Definitions Short/Mid/Long Term - preliminary timeframes

based on primary destinations & gateways and already-planned projects.

Sharrow – traffic lane where cars and bikes share the same lane

Streetscape – sidewalk and landscaping improvements on the sides of roads

Intermodal Hub – area where different modes can transfer - pedestrians, bicycle, cars, buses & rail.

Gateways – roadway entrances into Downtown. Roundabout – circular intersection without traffic

lights. Road Furniture – examples include benches, trash

cans, street lighting, and public art.

LEGEND

Short-Term Bike Lanes/Sharrows

Long-Term Bike Lanes/Sharrows

Short-Term Streetscapes

Mid-Term Streetscapes

Long-Term Streetscapes

Courthouse Square Redevelopment

Intermodal Hub

Existing Rail lines

Gateways

Waterways

Roundabout

Produced by the City of Newark Economic Development & Planning Department, April 2010.

Attachment E Average Daily Traffic Volumes

2008 LICKING CO 1 AVERAGE 24-HR TRAFFIC VOLUME SECT. SECT. PASS & B & C TOTAL BEGINS TRAFFIC SECTION LENGTH A COM'L COM'L VEH. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SR-13 00.00 PERRY CO. LINE 1.51 11480 620 12100 01.51 IR 70 1.14 7950 440 8390 02.65 US 40 3.83 8150 480 8630 06.48 C-343 (DORSEY MILL RD.) 1.28 7170 410 7580 U 07.76 S. CORP. HEATH .47 7170 410 7580 U 08.23 HOPEWELL DR. .15 7780 350 8130 U 08.38 S. CORP. NEWARK .72 7780 350 8130 U 09.10 NATIONAL DR. ENTER 4TH. ST. .49 4510 270 4780 U 09.59 MAIN ST. .10 9590 580 10170 U 09.69 SR 13DA (4TH. ST.) ENTER CHURCH ST. .10 6250 370 6620 U 09.79 CHURCH ST. ENTER 3RD. ST. .17 10200 610 10810 U 09.96 SR 16 (EXPRESSWAY) .23 8880 530 9410 U 10.19 3RD. ST. ENTER ST. CLAIR ST. .10 11370 650 12020 U 10.29 SR 13DA (4TH. ST.) .26 12260 780 13040 U 10.55 SHIELDS ST. 1.35 12950 680 13630 11.90 LEAVE NEWARK .09 12950 680 13630 U 11.99 RE-ENTER NEWARK .01 12950 680 13630 12.00 LEAVE NEWARK C-259 (WATER WORKS RD.) .08 9570 750 10320 U 12.08 RE-ENTER NEWARK .13 9570 750 10320 12.21 LEAVE NEWARK .14 9570 750 10320 U 12.35 RE-ENTER NEWARK .48 9570 750 10320 U 12.83 21ST. ST. .53 13150 690 13840 13.36 N. CORP. NEWARK .68 13150 690 13840 14.04 SR 657 3.61 7520 650 8170 U 17.65 S. CORP. ST. LOUISVILLE .45 7520 650 8170 18.10 N. CORP. ST. LOUISVILLE .27 7520 650 8170 18.37 C-206 (DOG HOLLOW RD.) 4.06 5980 580 6560 U 22.43 S. CORP. UTICA .12 5980 580 6560 U 22.55 US 62 .18 5400 650 6050 U 22.73 MILL ST. .46 4220 470 4690 U 23.19 MAPLE ST. .39 3630 400 4030 23.58 EQUALS STA 0.00 KNO CO N CORP UTICA .00 SR-13 DIRECTIONAL ALTERNATE U 00.00 SR 13 (ST. CLAIR ST.) IN NEWARK .07 10470 510 10980 U 00.07 CHESTNUT ST. .12 10470 510 10980 U 00.19 SR 16 (EXPRESSWAY) .23 10270 500 10770 00.42 RTE. ENDS AT SR13 (4TH ST) IN NEWARK .00

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Attachment F Public Involvement Materials

Downtown Newark

Gateway –

4th

St Streetscape Project

April 25, 2011

Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting

• Discuss implementation of the Envisioning Newark study

• Gain additional public input prior to submittal of Transportation Enhancement Grant Application

History of the Project

• Planning study took place from June – November of 2008

• Envisioning Newark is a plan to improve circulation, aesthetics, and wayfinding in downtown to help spur activity and development

• Public input was integral throughout the planning process:• 2 early charrettes guided initial design efforts• Public meeting held in August to present & gain input on

preliminary plan, allowing for alterations prior to finalization• Final presentation of the plan in October

• Final document includes numerous planning concepts that will be implemented by this project

Current Status

• Letter of Interest to apply for Transportation Enhancement funds was submitted by Newark in January of this year

• In March, ODOT accepted the LOI and invited the City to submit a full application – which is due by May 1, 2011

• Specific design elements and detailed cost estimates under development for the grant application

• Will apply for $500,000 grant this round – 20% of which must be local match

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Street: Current Conditions

• 68’ roadway

• 2 parking lanes

• 4 lanes of traffic

• Varying sidewalks (4’-16’)

• Very little street furniture

• Sparse overhead canopies (trees, awnings, etc.)

• 100’ ROW has great potential for growth & beautification

4th

Street: Proposed Streetscape

Intersection Improvements

• Curb extensions

• Improved crosswalk striping

4th


Pedestrian Improvements

• Some new sidewalk with textured pavers

• Pedestrian scale lighting

• Street trees & planters

4th


Street Furniture

• Benches

• Bike racks

• Trash receptacles

4th


Sustainability Elements

• Stormwater treatment in planter strips and tree wells

4th


Gateway Features

• Landscaped entry features with signage

Questions or comments about the proposed project?

• Please remember to sign-in

• If you would prefer to leave your questions/comments or think of them later, please fill-out and return a comment sheet by the end of the week

• You can also email questions or comments to: [email protected]

Attachment G Certified Detailed Cost Estimate

Attachment H Certified Copy of City Council Resolution 11‐5

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