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TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAM FY 2012-2015

Second Draft

March 2011

AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY 806 CITICENTER

146 SOUTH HIGH STREET AKRON, OHIO 44308

This report is the product of a study financed (in part) by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration and the Ohio Department of Transportation. The contents of this report reflect the views of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study which is responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a standard, specification or regulation. Cooperative transportation planning by the Village, City and County governments of Portage and Summit Counties and the Chippewa Township area of Wayne County; in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Transportation Improvement Program 2012‐2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Highway Improvements .................................................................... 3 Chapter 3 Transit Improvements ....................................................................... 29 Chapter 4 Financial Assessment ........................................................................ 38 Chapter 5 Maintaining and Operating the Existing Transportation System ..... 43 Chapter 6 Summary ............................................................................................ 46 Appendix A AMATS Funding Policy Guidelines ................................................. A-1 Appendix B Public Participation Plan ................................................................... B-1 Appendix C Air Quality Analysis ......................................................................... C-1 Appendix D Environmental Justice Scan .............................................................. D-1 Appendix E Public Review of the TIP FY 2012-2015 ......................................... E-1 Appendix F Resolution Approving the TIP Program FY 2012-2015 ................... F-1 Appendix G Amendments to the TIP FY 2012-2015 ............................................ G-1

Transportation Improvement Program 2012‐2015

LIST OF TABLES Page Table H-1 Highway Projects Sold or Obligated in Fiscal Year 2008-2011 .......... 5 Table H-2 Highway Project Delays and Cancellations ......................................... 13 Table H-3 Highway Improvements TIP FY 2015-2015 ....................................... 14 Table T-1 Summary of FY 2008-2011 Transit Project Activity .......................... 31 Table T-2 Transit Projects TIP FY 2015-2015 ..................................................... 35 Table F-1 Highway - Forecasted Revenues and Expenditures .............................. 40 Table F-2 Transit - Forecasted Revenues and Expenditures ................................ 41 Table F-3 Programmed Projects by Funding Category FY 2012-2015................. 42 Table M-1 Funding Sources by Project Type ........................................................ 45

LIST OF MAPS Highway Improvements - TIP FY 2012-2015 ......................................................................... 27

LIST OF FIGURES Figure S-1 Highway Expenditures by County ....................................................... 47 Figure S-2 Portage County Highway Expenditures by Project Type .................... 47 Figure S-3 Summit County Highway Expenditures by Project Type .................... 47 Figure S-4 Total Transit Expenditures by Operator .............................................. 48 Figure S-5 Expenditures by Mode ......................................................................... 48

Transportation Improvement Program 2012‐2015 Page 1

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a financially-constrained comprehensive listing of regional transportation projects and services that are scheduled for implementation with federal or state funds in the next four years. The program maintains a balance of local and regional needs and includes projects from all modes of transportation including highways, public transportation or transit, bicycles and pedestrians. The development of the TIP is the responsibility of the AMATS' Policy Committee, which is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Summit and Portage Counties and the Chippewa Township area of Wayne County. The TIP was developed in cooperation with the Ohio department of transportation and area transit operators. The TIP is important because it provides a schedule by which to coordinate projects among jurisdictions and transportation agencies; a guide for implementation of short and long range transportation planning; an aid to financial programming and administration; and a source of information for the public. No project can be implemented with federal transportation funds unless it is included in the TIP. Because of this provision, the AMATS Policy Committee has considerable control on the use of federal transportation funds in the AMATS study area. On August 10, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). SAFETEA-LU provided authorization for highway and public transportation funding through 2009. Because no new Transportation Act has been passed by Congress, there have been multiple extensions of SAFETEA-LU up until the time of the development of this TIP. The TIP is developed on a biennial basis. The project listings, however, are regularly monitored and updated to reflect implementation of programmed projects, additions of new projects, major changes in projects and deletions of canceled projects. AMATS is the program manager for several federal funding programs in which sponsors apply for project funding. In order to provide a systematic method for developing and modifying the TIP for projects that utilize AMATS suballocated federal funds, the Policy Committee has adopted the AMATS Funding Policy Guidelines. The current funding policy was adopted on January 26, 2011 and establishes the criteria to be used in selecting projects to be included in the TIP. In addition, the policy:

1. Establishes a standing subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that is responsible for monitoring TIP funding, reviewing project applications, and making recommendations to the Policy Committee.

2. Establishes the maximum amount of Surface Transportation Program (STP), Congestion


Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ), and Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) funding that can be allocated to any project for preliminary engineering, right-of-way or construction.

3. Requires a minimum of 20% local funding for STP, CMAQ or TEP funded projects.

The TIP contains six chapters and a set of appendices. Chapter 1 is the introduction, which discusses the purpose of the TIP. Chapter 2 contains the highway improvements listed in the TIP and summarizes the status of projects from the previous TIP. Chapter 3 lists transit improvements and shows transit projects that have sold from the previous TIP. Chapter 4 is a financial assessment of the TIP that demonstrates that the projects listed can be implemented with available financial resources. Chapter 5 discusses the commitment made to maintain and operate the existing transportation system. Chapter 6 is a summary of the projects listed in the TIP. The appendices focus on documenting that the AMATS TIP conforms to federal requirements and includes supporting information:

Appendix A: AMATS Funding Policy Guidelines Appendix B: Public Participation Plan Appendix C: Air Quality Analysis Appendix D: Environmental Justice Scan Appendix E: Public Review of the Draft TIP FY 2012-2015 Appendix F: Resolution Approving the TIP FY 2012-2015 Appendix G: Amendments to the TIP FY 2012-2015


Chapter 2

HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS

The highway portion of the Transportation Improvement Program presents those highway, bridge and enhancement projects scheduled to use available local, state and federal funds in fiscal years 2012-2015. This Chapter is organized as follows:

Projects Sold or Obligated

During fiscal years 2008 through 2011 various highway projects have been sold or the right-of-way phase or planning activities have been obligated. Each of these projects, with their location and type of work, is listed in Table H-1.

Projects Delayed or Cancelled Various highway projects programmed in the previous TIP FY 2008-2011 have experienced delays or cancellations. The status of each of these projects in FY 2012-2015 is shown in Table H-2.

FY 2012-2015 Highway Improvements Project Priorities Highway projects and studies programmed for any phase of implementation during fiscal years 2012 through 2015 are shown in Table H-3. A map identifying these projects follows the table. Highway, bridge and enhancement projects to be placed in the TIP are drawn from the AMATS Regional Transportation Plan, which places a priority on system preservation. The system maintenance projects, like resurfacings and bridges, may not be explicitly listed, but have been included as approved classes of projects in the Regional Transportation Plan. Projects submitted and funded by ODOT and the County Engineers Association of Ohio are reviewed for Regional Transportation Plan consistency before being included in the TIP. Projects are also submitted to AMATS by local governments in the Akron metropolitan area, transit operators, the County Engineers and ODOT. Projects submitted for AMATS suballocated funds are evaluated using the criteria included in the AMATS Funding Policy Guidelines (see Appendix A). Separate criteria are used for projects submitted under the Surface Transportation Program (STP), Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) Program, Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) and the AMATS Resurfacing Program and include:


A. STP Criteria

1. Proposed Project Type2. Project Readiness 3. Safety 4. Weighted Average Daily Traffic 5. Federal Functional Classification 6. Equitable Distribution of Funds

B. CMAQ Criteria

1. Project Type Effectiveness 2. Project Readiness 3. Annual Emissions Tonnage Reduction per $100,000 of Project Cost 4. Reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled per Day 5. Multimodal Features 6. Existing Level of Service 7. Safety 8. Federal Functional Classification

9. Equitable Distribution of Funds 10. Intelligent Transportation System Component

C. TEP Criteria

Regional Transportation Plan priorities are considered as well as: 1. Safety 2. Level of Use 3. Gaps 4. Fair Share

D. AMATS Resurfacing Program Criteria

1. Equitable Distribution of Funds 2. Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) 3. Weighted Average Daily Traffic

Project evaluations, development schedule and available funding are then considered in programming STP, CMAQ, TEP and Resurfacing projects by year in the TIP.

PID # CO-RTE -SECTION LOCATION & TERMINI TYPE OF WORK PHASE

SOLD OR OBLIGATED IN FISCAL

YEAR

80654 POR-AURORA BIKEWAY/PED TRAIL AURORA BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL ROW 2009(WESTRN RESERVE HERITAGE TR.) AURORA NORTH CORP TO CHAMBERLAIN RD

78016 POR-BRADY LAKE RD FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ROW 2009(POR-CR 162) BRADY LAKE RD OVER BREAKNECK CREEK CONST 2009

& CSX RR

84960 POR-CLEVELAND RD RAVENNA TWP RESURFACING CONST 2010CLEVELAND RD FROM WALL ST TO RAVENNACITY CORP LINE

18466 POR-CRAIN AVE KENT REPLACE CRAIN AVE BRIDGE, ROW 2008FAIRCHILD AVE/N. MANTUA ST/WATER ST (SR43) TURN LANES, SIGNALS, AND CONST 2009

BIKE LANE

88527 POR-CRAIN AVE KENT RESURFACING CONST 2011CRAIN AVE FROM NORTH WILLOW ST TOELMWOOD DR

84957 POR-HAYES RD RAVENNA TWP RESURFACING CONST 2010HAYES RD FROM PROSPECT ST TO SR 5/44

84959 POR-INFIRMARY RD RAVENNA TWP RESURFACING CONST 2010INFIRMARY RD FROM CLEVELAND RD TO SR 14

78013 POR-MIDDLEBURY RD KENT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2008(POR-CR 509) MIDDLEBURY RD OVER CUYAHOGA RIVER

80660 POR-THE PORTAGE HIKE & BIKE KENT BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL CONST 2008KENT SOUTH - PHASE 1 FROM PORTAGE/SUMMIT COUNTY LINE ALONG

81696 POR-PORTAGE TRAIL- RAVENNA BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL CONST 2009OAKWOOD TO PECK OAKWOOD ST TO PECK ST ALONG RR CORRIDOR

79009 POR-PROSPECT ST RAVENNA TOWNSHIP TURN LANES AND SIGNALS ENG 2009(POR-CR 74-6.46) PROSPECT ST FROM SUMMIT RD TO HAYES RD

86598 POR-S. PROSPECT ST/N. RAVENNA RESURFACING CONST 2010CHESTNUT ST SOUTH CORPORATION LINE TO SR 14

88958 POR-SANDY LAKE RD ROOTSTOWN TOWNSHIP RESURFACING CONST 2011SANDY LAKE RD FROM MELOY RD TO LAKEWOOD RD

80549 POR-SPAULDING DRIVE KENT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2009SPAULDING DR OVER FISH CREEK

84546 POR-EAST SUMMIT ST KENT SAFETY & CAPACITY IMPROVEMTS ENG 2009EAST SUMMIT ST FROM SOUTH LINCOLN ST RECONSTRUCTIONTO LOOP RD

88259 POR-EAST SUMMIT ST KENT RESURFACING CONST 2011EAST SUMMIT ST FROM EAST OF LOOP RD TO WEST OF SR 261

84962 POR-TALLMADGE RD BRIMFIELD AND ROOTSTOWN TWPS RESURFACING CONST 2010TALLMADGE RD FROM WEST OF RANFIELD RDTO SR 44

84961 POR-WALL ST RAVENNA TWP RESURFACING CONST 2010WALL ST FROM MABLE AVE TO CLEVELAND RD

77522 POR-SR 14-2.20 STREETSBORO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2009SR 14 OVER TINKERS CREEK AND BRANCH OF CUYAHOGA RIVER

Table H-1HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - Sold or obligated

FY 2008-2011

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25534 POR-SR 14-3.85 STREETSBORO RESURFACING AND CONST 2011SR 14 FROM EAST OF SR 303 TO EASTERN BRIDGE REHABILITATIONCORP LIMITS

77557 POR-SR 14-5.20 STREETSBORO TURN LANES ENG 2008INTERSECTION OF SR 14 WITH DIAGONAL RD ROW 2008

CONST 2009

25533 POR-SR 14/SR 59-6.75/6.83 RAVENNA CITY AND TOWNSHIP REHABILITATION ROW 2008SR 14 FROM STREETSBORO CORP LIMIT CONST 2008TO RR EAST OF SR 88 AND SR 59 IN RAVENNA

79000 POR-SR 14-9.44 RAVENNA TOWNSHIP TURN LANES & SIGNAL UPGRADE ENG 2009SR 14 AT INFIRMARY RD ROW

78278 POR-SR 14-12.55 RAVENNA TOWNSHIP ELIMINATE NEWTON FALLS LEG AT ENG 2009INTERSECTION OF SR 14 WITH INTERSECTION, EXTEND PECK RD ROWSR 59 / NEWTON FALLS RD TO SR 59

77521 POR-SR 14-19.15 EDINBURG TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2008SR 14 OVER SILVER CREEK AND WILLOW CREEK CULVERT REPAIR

81574 POR-14/225-25.43/10.26 DEERFIELD/PALMYRA/PARIS TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING CONST 2011SR 14 FROM US 224 TO MAHONING CO LINE BRIDGE WORKSR 225 FROM TALLMADGE RD TO SR 5 CULVERT WORK

78014 POR-CR 18 ROOTSTOWN TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2008(TALLMADGE RD) TALLMADGE RD (CR 18) OVER BREAKNECK CREEK

79066 POR-CR 18 EDINBURG TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2008(TALLMADGE RD) TALLMADGE RD (CR 18) OVER SILVER CREEK

76329 POR-SR 43-15.44 STREETSBORO MINOR REHABILITATION CONST 2011SR 43 FROM STREETSBORO SCL TO 0.45 SOUTH RESURFACINGOF SR 303

78243 POR-SR 43-23.59 AURORA WIDEN TO FOUR LANES AND ADD CONST 2009SR 43 FROM SR 82 TO SQUIRES RD TURN LANES

81651 POR-SR 59-1.27 KENT ELEVEN SIGNALS WITH CONST 2010SR 59 FROM CHESTNUT ST TO HORNING RD AND INTERCONNECT & ROUTE SIGNAGESR 43 FROM SUMMIT ST TO SR 59

88501 POR-SR 59 SIDEWALKS FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK INCLUDING ENG 2011SR 59 FROM WEST FRANKLIN TWP LINE TO PED SIGNALS ROW 2011RHODES RD

25837 POR-SR 59-4.04 FRANKLIN AND RAVENNA TOWNSHIPS TURNING LANE CONST 2008SR 59 FROM CSX RR OVERPASS TO MENOUGH RD RESURFACING

82821 POR-SR 59-6.83 RAVENNA REHABILITATION CONST 2008SR 59 FROM RAVENNA WEST CORP TO SR 88

77866 POR-IR 76-6.14 ROOTSTOWN TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REHABILITATION ROW 2009I-76 UNDER LAKEWOOD RD AND INDUSTRY RD CONST 2010

76332 POR-IR 76-13.55 EDINBURG AND PALMYRA TOWNSHIPS MINOR REHABILITATION CONST 2011I-76 FROM SR 14 TO MAHONING COUNTY LINE RESURFACING

BRIDGE WORK

84052 POR-SR 82-5.07 MANTUA RESURFACING CONST 2009SR 82 FROM MANTUA WEST CORP LINE TO SHELDON RD

77832 POR-SR 82/SR 306-16.98/0.00 AURORA AND MANTUA TOWNSHIP RESURFACING AND BRIDGE DECK ROW 2008SR 82 FROM BISSEL RD THROUGH MANTUA REPLACEMENT CONST 2010AND SR 306 FROM SR 43 TO CUYAHOGA CO. LINE

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77838 POR-US 224-13.52 ATWATER AND DEERFIELD TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING AND MINOR BRIDGE CONST 2008US 224 FROM SR 183 TO SR 14 WORK

81596 POR-303-0.00 STREETSBORO RESURFACING CONST 2011SR 303 FROM SUMMIT COUNTY LINE TO SR 14 BRIDGE WORK(WEST INTERSECTION) CULVERT WORK

77835 POR-SR 305-0.00 HIRAM AND NELSON TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING AND MINOR BRIDGE CONST 2009SR 305 FROM SR 700 TO TRUMBULL CO. LINE AND WORKSR 282 FROM SR 305 TO GEAUGA CO. LINE

77482 AKRON-CANTON FREEWAY SUMMIT AND STARK COUNTIES ITS INCLUDING TRAFFIC FLOW ENG 2009MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTERSTATE AND INTERSTATE LOOK-ALIKES DETECTION, CAMERAS, DYNAMIC(STA-SUM ITS) MESSAGE SIGNS

87982 D4-TSG-WEST SUMMIT PORTAGE AND STARK COUNTIES TRAFFIC SIG. SAFETY UPGRADES CONST 2010

87986 D4-RUMBLE STRIP EDGELINES DISTRICT WIDE INSTALL RUMBLE STRIP EDGELINES CONST 2010

200876540 REGIONAL PLANNING SUMMIT AND PORTAGE COUNTIES REGIONAL PLANNING PLAN 200979468 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING

76544 200879467 RIDESHARE PROGRAM SUMMIT AND PORTAGE COUNTIES WEB BASED RIDE-SHARING PLAN 200982231 PROMOTION ACTIVITIES 201082232 201178393 SUM-ARLINGTON RD/JARVIS RD GREEN

(SUM-CH 15) ARLINGTON RD FROM E. TURKEYFOOT-LAKE RD RECONSTRUCTION, TURN LANES, ROW 200878398 SUM-SR 619-8.10 (SR 619) TO NORTH CORP INCLUDING JARVIS SIGNAL COORDINATION AND CONST 2010

(THESE TWO WERE COMBINED) (INCLUDES SR 619 INTERSECTION) RELOCATION OF JARVIS RD

24460 SUM-15TH ST NW BARBERTON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ROW 200915TH ST NW OVER ABC RR TRACKS CONST 2010

86923 SUM-31st STREET (CR 17) BARBERTON ADD A CONTINUOUS MEDIAN ENG 201031ST ST FROM WOOSTER RD TO SHANNON AVE TURN LANE, SIGNAL UPGRADE

AT SHANNON AVE

80568 SUM-ATTERBURY BLVD HUDSON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2009ATTERBURY BLVD BRIDGE OVER BRANDYWINECREEK

85075 SUM-BIKE AND HIKE TRIAL SAGAMORE HILLS AND NORTHFIELD CTR TWPS CONSTRUCT BIKEWAY BRIDGE CONST 2011(Bikeway over I-271) BIKE AND HIKE BRIDGE OVER I-271 NEAR

BRANDYWINE RD

82594 SUM-CANTON RD VILLAGE OF LAKEMORE AND SPRINGFIELD TWP TURN LANES, SIGNALS AND ENG 2008(SUM-CR 66-2.29) CANTON ROAD FROM SANITARIUM RD TO ACCESS MANAGEMENT

WATERLOO RD

84498 SUM-CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD NORTON PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FOR ENG 2009CLEVELAND-MASSILLON RD FROM SAFETY & CAP. IMPROVEMENTSSHANNON RD TO I-76

84398 SUM-EAGLE ST AKRON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STREET CONST 2011FROM MARTHA AVE TO SEIBERLING WAY

84396 SUM-ENGLEWOOD ST AKRON RECONSTRUCTION ROW 2010FROM MARTHA AVE TO MASSILLON RD

80684 SUM-EVANS AVE AKRON RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION ENG 2008GRADE SEPARATION EVANS AVENUE OVER CSX RAIL LINE ROW 2009

86385 SUM-FRANK BLVD AKRON RECONSTRUCTION INCLUDING CONST 2010FRANK BLVD FROM WHITE POND DRIVE TO INTERSECTION AT WHITE POND DRAYERS RD

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84989 SUM-FRONT ST CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING CONST 2010FRONT ST FROM SECOND ST TO HILLCREST DR

80819 SUM-GLENWOOD BLVD VILLAGE OF REMINDERVILLE RECONSTRUCTION INCLUDING ENG 2009GLENWOOD BLVD FROM LIBERTY RD BIKE LANETO CALIFORNIA ST

84975 SUM-GLENWOOD DR TWINSBURG RESURFACING CONST 2010GLENWOOD DR FROM RAVENNA RD TOLIBERTY RD

84991 SUM-GRAHAM RD CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING CONST 2010GRAHAM RD FROM STATE RD TO BATH RD

84977 SUM-GRAHAM RD CUYAHOGA FALLS AND STOW TURN LANES ROW 2011GRAHAM RD FROM BATH RD TO SR 8 SIGNAL COORDINATION

RESURFACING

86603 SUM-GREENWICH RD/NORTON RD NORTON RESURFACING CONST 2010WEST TO EAST CORPORATION LINE

22079 SUM-HAZEL ST AKRON BRIDGE REHABILITATION ROW 2009HAZEL ST OVER LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER CONST 2010

23064 SUM-HIGHLAND RD MACEDONIA RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION ROW 2009GRADE SEPARATION HIGHLAND RD OVER NS RAIL LINE

86605 SUM-HILBISH AVE AKRON RECONSTRUCTION AND CONST 2010(SUM-SR 241-9.57) FROM TRIPLETT BLVD TO E. MARKET ST TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE

88343 SUM-HILBISH AVENUE BRIDGE AKRON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2011BRIDGE OVER SPRINGFIELD LAKE OUTLET

80648 SUM-HINES HILL RD HUDSON RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION ENG 2009GRADE SEPARATION HINES HILL RD OVER NS RAIL LINE

78416 SUM-HOWE AVE CUYAHOGA FALLS EXTEND TURN LANES ROW 2009(SUM-CR 602) INTERSECTION OF HOWE AVE AND MAIN ST CONST 2011

81785 SUM-HUDSON DR STOW WIDEN TO 4 LANES WITH TURN ROW 2009HUDSON DR FROM STEELS CORNERS RD TO LANES AND SIGNAL UPGRADE CONST 2011COMMERCE DR

80665 SUM-LAUBY RD GREEN RECONSTRUCT TO STD LANES ENG 2008 LAUBY RD FROM AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT DR AND INTERSECTION SAFETY ROW 2010

TO GREENSBURG RD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

86606 SUM-LIBERTY RD TWINSBURG, REMINDERVILLE, TWINSBURG TWP. RESURFACING CONST 2010CANNON RD TO CUYAHOGA COUNTY LINE

24504 SUM-S. MAIN ST COVENTRY TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2008(SUM-CR 50-8.01) S. MAIN ST FROM ALTHEA AVE TURN LANES

TO HANNA PKWY ADD SIGNAL

81427 SUM-S. MAIN ST AKRON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ENG 2010(SUM-CR 50) S. MAIN ST WITH WILBETH ROAD ROW 2010

CONST 2011

86493 SUM-S. MAIN ST AKRON RECONSTRUCTION TO STANDARD CONST 2010S. MAIN ST FROM WATERLOO RD TO LANES, SIGNAL INTERCONNECT, DARTMORE AVE AND SIDEWALKS

84103 SUM-MARTHA AVE AKRON RECONSTRUCTION CONST 2010MARTHA AVE FROM SEIBERLING AVE TO TURN LANESTECHNICAL CENTER DR ROUNDABOUT

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84399 SUM-MASSILLON RD AKRON RECONSTRUCTION ROW 2010FROM ENGLEWOOD ST TO SEIBERLING WAY CONST 2011

14543 SUM-MILL ST AKRON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONST 2009(SUM-CR 638-0.00) MILL STREET OVER RR TRACKS FROM

SUMMIT ST TO COLLEGE ST

86608 SUM-MOGADORE RD MOGADORE REMOVE RETAINING WALL AND CONST 2010MOGADORE RD AT CLEVELAND AVE ENLARGE TURNING RADIUS

84992 SUM-PORTAGE TR CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING CONST 2010PORTAGE TR FROM NORTHAMPTON RD TO STATE RD

88555 SUM-PORTAGE TR CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING CONST 2011PORTAGE TR FROM 13TH ST TO 4TH ST

86609 SUM-SEASONS RD PH II STOW, HUDSON, CUYAHOGA FALLS RECONSTRUCTION ROW 2009WYOGA LAKE RD TO ALLEN RD CONST 2010

84907 SUM-SEIBERLING WAY PHASE II AKRON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STREET ENG 2010FROM EAGLE ST TO MASSILLON RD

83628 SUM-SMITH RD/RIVERVIEW RD AKRON CONSTRUCT ROUNDABOUT CONST 2011(CH 116) INTERSECTION OF SMITH RD AND RIVERVIEW RD

RECONSTRUCTION81605 SUM-STATE RD CUYAHOGA FALLS TURN LANE ROW 2011

(CR 50) STATE RD FROM BATH RD TO UPGRADE SIGNALSSTEELS-CORNERS RD BIKE LANE

88553 SUM-STATE RD CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING CONST 2011STATE RD FROM QUICK RD TO SEASONS RD

86053 SUM-STATE ST AKRON BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION ENG 2009STATE ST BRIDGE OVER THE OHIO AND ERIE CANAL

78119 SUM-STEELS CORNERS RD STOW RESURFACING, TURN LANES, AND CONST 2008(SUM-SR 8-9.10) STEELS CORNERS RD FROM SR 8 SOUTHBOUND SIGNAL COORDINATION

RAMPS THROUGH HUDSON DR INTERSECTION

80659 SUM-TOWPATH TRAIL- AKRON CONSTRUCT TOWPATH TRAIL & CONST 2010CEDAR TO BARTGES FROM SOUTH OF CEDAR ST TO SOUTH OF RECONSTRUCT BARTGES ST

BARTGES ST BRIDGE BRIDGE

76293 SUM-TOWPATH TRAIL- AKRON CONSTRUCT TOWPATH CONST 2008KENMORE TOWPATH TRAIL FROM WILBETH RD TO

76292 SUM-TOWPATH TRAIL- AKRON CONSTRUCT TOWPATH CONST 2008SUMMIT LAKE TOWPATH TRAIL FROM KENMORE BLVD TO

81892 SUM-TOWPATH TRAIL- BARBERTON CONSTRUCT TOWPATH CONST 2008VANDERHOOF TO SNYDER VANDERHOOF RD TO EASTERN RD(DIVIDED INTO TWO PROJECTS) (FIRST PROJECT)

78270 SUM-TOWPATH TRAIL- AKRON CONSTRUCT TOWPATH CONST 2009WATERLOO TOWPATH TRAIL FROM WATERLOO RD

TO WILBETH RD

86384 SUM-TWINSBURG RD MACEDONIA UPGRADE WARNING DEVICES & CONST 2010TWINSBURG RD AT NORFOLK SOUTHERN MEDIAN BARRIERSRAILROAD CROSSING

77807 SUM-WHITE POND DR PHASE 1 AKRON RECONSTRUCT TO STD LANES, ROW 2008WHITE POND DR FROM NORTH OF MULL AVE ADD CENTER TURN LANE, TO SOUTH OF W&LE RR TRACKS SIDEWALK AND UTILITIES

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77806 SUM-WHITE POND DRIVE PH 2 AKRON REALIGN/RECONSTRUCTION ROW 2009FRANK BLVD FROM WHITE POND DR IMPRVMNTS AT INTERSECTIONS(SOUTH OF W&LE RR TRACKS) TO W. MARKET ST.

84978 SUM-WATERLOO RD SPRINGFIELD TWP RESURFACING CONST 2010US 224 TO PORTAGE LINE RD

86611 SUM-WHEATLEY RD/BRECKSVILLE RICHFIELD - WHEATLEY RD & BRECKSVILLE RD UPGRADE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONST 2010RD/KINROSS PKWY WHEATLEY RD & KINROSS PKWY/I-271 OFF RAMP CONSTRUCT TURN LANES

BRECKSVILLE RD & KINROSS PKWY INSTALL NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL

84993 SUM-WYOGA LAKE RD CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING CONST 2010WYOGA LAKE RD FROM GRAHAM RD TOSTEELS CORNERS RD

86383 SUM-Y BRIDGE AKRON BRIDGE REHABILITATION & NEW CONST 2009ALL AMERICA Y BRIDGE OVER LITTLE CUYAHOGA FENCINGRIVER

77078 SUM-SR 8-1.95 AKRON BRIDGE REHABILITATION CONST 2008SR 8 OVER NORTH ST, RAILROADS, AND LITTLE AND EROSION REPAIRCUYAHOGA RIVER

76347 SUM-SR 8-4.30 CUYAHOGA FALLS MINOR PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE CONST 2009SR 8 FROM CUYAHOGA FALLS SOUTH CORP LIMIT REHABILITATIONTO NORTH CORP LIMIT

81528 SUM-SR 8-7.60 STOW, HUDSON, BOSTON HEIGHTS MINOR REHABILITATION CONST 2009SR 8 FROM GRAHAM RD TO NORTH OF SR 303

83656 SUM-SR 18-9.70 AKRON BRIDGE PAINTING CONST 2010WEST MARKET ST (SR 18) OVER SR 59 MINOR ROADWAY PATCHING

11661 SUM-SR 8-10.66 STOW AND HUDSON NEW INTERCHANGE ROW 200876721 SR 8 AND SEASONS RD INTERCHANGE CONST 2009

24507 SUM-SR 8-13.30 BOSTON HEIGHTS VILLAGE, MAJOR UPGRADING TO FREEWAY CONST 2009PHASE II NORTHFIELD CENTER TOWNSHIP STANDARDS

25446 SUM-SR 8-17.98 MACEDONIA, SAGMORE HILLS TOWNSHIP MINOR REHABILITATION CONST 2009SR 8 FROM MACEDONIA CORP LIMIT TONORTHFIELD SOUTH CORP LIMIT

83067 SUM-SR 18-1.20 COPLEY TOWNSHIP PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FOR ENG 2009NORTHERN END OF MONTROSE WEST AVE REALIGNING MONTROSE WEST AVEAND SR 18 FROM HERITAGE WOODS DR TO I-77 IMPROVEMENTS TO SR 18AKRON

84133 SUM-SR 18-4.92/6.64 SR 18 (W MARKET ST) FROM REVERE RD TO RESURFACING CONST 2011(W MARKET ST) PERSHING AVE AND FROM HAWKINS AVE TO

TWIN OAKS RD

22449 SUM-SR 18-9.88 AKRON RESURFACING CONST 2008(EAST MARKET ST) SR 18 (E. MARKET ST) FROM MAIN ST REHABILITATE BRIDGE OVER SR 59

TO S. ARLINGTON STAKRON

88452 SUM-SR 18/93 ADA SIDEWALK RAMPS SR 18 FROM REVERE RD TO PERSHING AVE AND UPGRADE SIDEWALK RAMPS CONST 2011FROM HAWKINS TO TWIN OAKS RD TO ADA STANDARDSSR 93 FROM LAKEVIEW ST TO SOUTH ST

76387 SUM-SR 21-0.00 NORTON AND COPLEY TOWNSHIP MINOR PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE CONST 2008SR 21 FROM SR 585 TO I-77 REHABILITATION

22485 SUM-SR 59T-1.86 AKRON PAINTING OF SIX STRUCTURES CONST 2008BRIDGES OVER SR 59 BETWEENW. EXCHANGE ST AND W. MARKET ST

RECONFIGURE GEOMETRY77270 SUM-IR 76-11.20 AKRON INCREASE RAMP CAPACITY ENG 2009

CENTRAL INTERCHANGE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FROM IR 77/IR 76/SR 8 MAIN ST TO INMAN ST

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86980 SUM-IR 76-11.79 AKRON MISCELLANEOUS WORK TO 15 CONST 2010I-76 FROM I-77 TO GILCHRIST RD BRIDGES

80560 SUM-IR 77-7.41 COVENTRY TWP MINOR REHABILITATION CONST 2009IR 77 FROM KILLIAN RD TO AKRON CORP LIMIT

25277 SUM-IR 77-30.96 RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REHABILITATION ENG 2009IR 77 OVER SR 303 BRUSH RD AND SR 21 CONST 2009

23261 SUM-SR 82-4.14 MACEDONIA WIDEN TO FIVE LANES CONST 2008AURORA RD (SR 82) FROM S. BEDFORD RD REPLACE RR UNDERPASSTO EAST OF CROW DR

25544 SUM-SR 82-8.03 TWINSBURG, TWINSBURG TOWNSHIP RESURFACING AND CONST 2009E. AURORA RD (SR 82) FROM BRIDGE OVER BRIDGE REHABILITATIONTINKERS CREEK TO PORTAGE CO. LINE

86680 SUM-SR 91-6.19 MUNROE FALLS RESURFACING CONST 2011(DARROW RD) SR 91 FROM HOWE AVE TO NORTH RIVER RD

85078 SUM-SR 91-21.11 TWINSBURG SAFETY & CAPACITY IMPROVEMTS ENG 2009(DARROW RD) SR 91 FROM POST RD TO THE NORTHERN CORP LINRECONSTRUCTION

79989 SUM-SR 93-8.50 AKRON RECONSTRUCTION ROW 2009(MANCHESTER RD) SR 93 (MANCHESTER RD) FROM WATERLOO RD SIGNAL UPGRADE CONST 2009

TO WILBETH ROAD

25414 SUM-SR 93-11.05 AKRON AND NORTON RESURFACING CONST 2008(MANCHESTER RD) SR 93 FROM THORNTON ST TO EAST AVE,

SR 162 FROM WINTON AVE TO SR 18, AND SR 261

76350 SUM-US 224-13.69 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP RESURFACING CONST 2009US 224 FROM AKRON EAST CORP LIMIT TO PORTAGE COUNTY LINE

82923 SUM-SR 241-0.00 GREEN AND SPRINGFIELD TWP RESURFACING CONST 2010VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON SR 241 FROM GREEN BRIDGE REHABILITATIONSOUTH CORP TO SPRINGFIELD NORTH CORP LINE

22582 SUM-SR 241/764-7.78/1.90 AKRON RESURFACING CONST 2008 SR 241 FROM AKRON SOUTH CORP LINE TO

TRIPLETT BLVD AND SR 764 - BROWN ST TO SR 241

78020 SUM-SR 261-0.00 NORTON RESURFACING CONST 2009 SR 261 FROM MEDINA COUNTY LINE TO

AKRON WESTERN CORP LINE

22557 SUM-SR 261-5.30 AKRON RESURFACING CONST 2010(VERNON ODOM BLVD) SR 261 FROM AKRON WEST CORP LINE TO

McTAGGART AVE AND S. HAWKINS AVE TO

77198 SUM-SR 261-11.60 AKRON RECONSTRUCTION CONST 2011(TALLMADGE AVE) SR 261 FROM SR 8 TO HOME AVE. SIGNAL INTERCONNECT

81533 SUM-SR 261-14.77 TALLMADGE CONTRUCT ROUNDABOUT ROW 2009(NORTHEAST AVE/HOWE RD) INTERSECTION OF NORTHEAST AVE/HOWE RD/ CONST 2010

MUNROE RD

18710 SUM-IR 271-2.33 RICHFIELD VILLAGE, RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP MAJOR REHABILITATION ENG 2010IR 271 FROM SW OF SR 176 (BROADVIEW RD)OVERPASS TO SR 303

76405 SUM-IR 271-6.59 BOSTON AND NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIPS MINOR REHABILITATION CONST 2010IR 271 FROM OHIO TURNPIKE (IR 80) TOMACEDONIA CORP LINE

81149 SUM-IR 271-7.56/9.30 BOSTON TOWNSHIP SLOPE REPAIR & STABILIZATION CONST 2009IR 271 NORTHEAST OF HINES HILL RD

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78043 SUM-IR 271-8.84 BOSTON TOWNSHIP SLOPE REPAIR & STABILIZATION CONST 2008IR 271 NORTHEAST OF BOSTON MILLS RD

25554 SUM-SR 303-8.13 BOSTON TOWNSHIP, BOSTON HEIGHTS VILLAGE RESURFACING AND CONST 2008SR 303 FROM PENINSULA EAST CORP LINE TO BRIDGE REHABILITATION0.05 EAST OF AKRON-CLEVELAND RD

81448 SUM-IR 480-0.00 MACEDONIA AND TWINSBURG MINOR PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE CONST 2008I-480 FROM SUMMIT COUNTY LINE TO NORTH REHABILITATION

OF SR 82

25557 SUM-IR 480-3.72 TWINSBURG AND TWP, HUDSON & STREETSBORO MINOR PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE CONST 2009I-480 FROM NORTH OF SR 82 TO OHIO REHABILITATION

TURNPIKE 80

83068 SUM-SR 619-2.17 BARBERTON SIGNAL REPLACEMENT ENG 2009INTERSECTION OF SR 619 AND ROBINSON LANE RECONFIGURATION ROW 2009

CONST 2010

76436 SUM-SR 619-4.73 NEW FRANKLIN PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FOR ENG 2009INTERSECTION OF SR 619 AND SR 93 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TURN LANES & SIGNAL UPGRADE

77318 WAY-SR 21-0.00 CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP MINOR REHABILITATION CONST 2010SR 21 FROM STARK COUNTY LINE TO SUMMIT COUNTY LINE

81797 WAY-SR 21-5.88 CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP ADD TURN LANES AND UPGRADE CONST 2008INTERSECTION OF SR 21 AND EASTERN RD SIGNAL

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PE ROW CONST PE ROW CONST

84983 POR-THE PORTAGE HIKE & BIKE KENT AND FRANKLIN TWP CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE 2009 CANCELLED(FRANKLIN CONNECTOR EXT) HUDSON RD TRAIL HEAD TO SR 43 AT TRAIL

KENT ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

88596 POR-RANDOLPH RD MOGADORE RESURFACING 2011 2012RANDOLPH RD FROM CLEVELAND AVE TOEAST CORP LINE

88501 POR-SR 59 SIDEWALKS FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SIDEWALK 2011 2013SR 59 FROM WEST FRANKLIN TWP LINE TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALSRHODES RD

88535 SUM-CHAMBERLIN RD TWINSBURG RESURFACING 2011 2012CHAMBERLIN RD FROM SR 82 TO RAVENNA RD

81697 SUM-CLEVE-MASS/RIDGEWOOD FAIRLAWN AND COPLEY TOWNSHIP REALIGN INTERSECTION AND 2010 2011 CANCELLED(SUM-CR 17) CLEVE-MASS RD FROM SOUTH LEG OF CONSTRUCT ROUNDABOUT(S)

RIDGEWOOD RD TO ROTHROCK CIRCLE

88989 SUM-EASTERN RD NORTON, BARBERTON AND CHIPPEWA TWP RESURFACING 2011 2012EASTERN RD FROM SR 585 TO CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD

84396 SUM-ENGLEWOOD ST AKRON COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION 2011 2012ENGLEWOOD ST FROM MARTHA AVE TO EXTEND TO MASSILLON RDMASSILLON RD

88544 SUM-NORTON RD HUDSON AND STOW RESURFACING 2011 2014NORTON RD FROM SR 91 TO STOW RD

88555 SUM-PORTAGE TR CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING 2011 2012PORTAGE TR FROM 13TH ST TO 4TH ST

88553 SUM-STATE RD CUYAHOGA FALLS RESURFACING 2011 2012STATE RD FROM QUICK RD TO SEASONS RD

88545 SUM-STOW RD HUDSON RESURFACING 2011 2012STOW RD FROM NORTON RD TO SR 303

78269 SUM-SR 18-4.92 AKRON RECONSTRUCT TO STD LANES, 2008 2010 CANCELLED(WEST MARKET ST) SR 18 (W. MARKET ST) FROM REVERE RD TURN LANES, AND DRAINAGE

TO PERSHING AVE

78266 SUM-SR 18-6.65 AKRON RECONSTRUCT TO STD LANES, 2009 2011 CANCELLED(WEST MARKET ST) SR 18 (W. MARKET ST) FROM TURN LANES, SIGNAL COORD.,

HAWKINS AVE TO TWIN OAKS AND DRAINAGE

N/A SUM-IR 80-178.01 BOSTON HEIGHTS VILLAGE, HUDSON WIDEN TO SIX LANES 2011 2012IR 80 FROM WEST OF SR 8 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCT TOLL PLAZA (MP 178) TO WEST OF PORTAGE COUNTY LINE (MP185)

81428 SUM-SR 91-3.85 AKRON FIVE SIGNALS, INTERCONNECT 2009 2011 CANCELLED(DARROW RD) DARROW RD FROM GILCHRIST RD TO TO AKRON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

EASTWOOD AVE CENTER

76437 SUM-SR 93-6.92 COVENTRY TOWNSHIP WIDEN TO FIVE LANES 2011 2013(MANCHESTER RD) SR 93 (MANCHESTER RD) FROM SOUTH OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

ROBINSON AVE TO CORMANY RD

Table H-2HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - Delayed or Cancelled

PID # CO-RTE -SECTION LOCATION & TERMINI

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FY 2008-2011 FY 2012-2015

TYPE OF WORK

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Map No. Number identifying project on map following Table H-3.

PID No.

Co-Rte-Section

Length

Location and Termini

Type of Work A brief description of the type of work.

FY State Fiscal Year (FY 2012 begins July 1, 2011)

Funding TypeBR - Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation NPS - National Park SystemCMAQ - Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality ODOD - Ohio Department of DevelopmentDISC - Discretionary Funding/High Priority OTC - Ohio Turnpike CommissionHSP - Highway Safety Program SPR - State Planning & ResearchIM - Interstate maintenance STP - Surface Transportation ProgramLOCAL - Local Funding STATE - ODOT FundingNHS - National Highway System TEP - Transportation Enhancement Program

Suffixes Accompaning Funding TypeA - AMATS Federal Funding AllocationC - County Engineer Federal Funding AllocationS - ODOT Federal Funding Allocation

Other CodesN/A - Not in analysis areaNF - No Funding Specified X - Funds Obligated or SpentRP - Reservoir Project

Phase P - Preliminary Engineering R - Right of Way purchaseC - Construction

Total Cost (000's)

Project Sponsor

Contains the name of the city, township, or village in which the project begins. Termini are described in terms of prominent intersecting streets or county lines.

Total cost of all project phases in current dollars and rounded off to the nearest thousands.

The unit of government or agency that initiated the project, implementation responsibility and assigned local share.

TABLE H-3HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS

CODES AND ABBREVIATIONS

The Project Identification Number assigned to a project by ODOT.

The official project title assigned by ODOT consisting of a three letter county abbreviation, the route number or street name, and for state routes, the straight line mileage from the county line to the project beginning point.

The project length to the nearest hundredth of a mile.

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A. SafetyRailroad/highway crossingHazard elimination programSafer non-Federal-aid system roadsShoulder improvementsIncreasing sight distanceSafety improvement distance C. Air Quality

Railroad/highway crossing warning devices Bicycle and pedestrian facilitiesGuardrails, median barriers, crash cushions D. OtherPavement resurfacing and/or rehabilitationPavement marking demonstrationEmergency relief (23 U.S.C. 125) Planning and technical servicesFencing Grants for training and research programsSkid treatments Planning activities conducted pursuant to titles 23/49 U.S.CSafety roadside rest areas Federal-aid systems revisionsAdding mediansTruck climbing lanes outside the urbanized areaLighting improvements Noise attenuation

Advance land acquisitions (23 CFR part 712)Acquisition of scenic easements

Emergency truck pullovers Plantings, landscaping, etc.

B. Mass Transit Sign removalOperating assistance to transit agencies Directional and informational signsPurchase of support vehiclesRehabilitation of transit vehicles

E. Exempt from regional emissions analysesIntersection channelization projectsIntersection signalization projects at individual intersectionsInterchange reconfiguration projectsChanges in vertical and horizontal alignmentTruck size and weight inspection stationsBus terminals and transfer pointsTraffic signal synchronization projects

Repair of damage caused by natural disasters, civil unrest, or terrorist acts, except projects involving substantial functional, location or capacity changes

Specific activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as:

Continuation of ride-sharing & van-pooling promotion activites at current levels

Purchase of office, shop and operating equipment for existing facilities

Purchase of operating equipment for vehicles (e.g., radios, fare boxes, lifts, etc.)

TABLE H-3HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS

CODES AND ABBREVIATIONS (continued)

Analyze - Projects included as part of the air quality analysis (see Appendix C).

Air Quality Status

Widening narrow pavements or reconstructing bridges (no additional travel lanes)

Exempt - Project included under 40 CFR 93.126, 93.127 and 93.128 as exempt from the requirement that a conformity determination be made and/or exempt from regional emissions analysis. The following classifications are used to describe exempt status:

Rehabilitation or reconstruction of track structures, track and track bed in existing rights-of-way

Purchase of new buses and rail cars to replace existing vehicles or for minor expansions of the fleet

Construction of new bus or rail storage/maintenance facilities categorically excluded in 23 CFR part 771

Reconstruction or renovation of transit buildings and structures (e.g., rail or bus buildings, storage and maintenance facilities, stations, terminals, and ancillary structures)

Construction of small passenger shelters and information kiosks

Transportation enhancement activities (except rehabili-tation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities)

Traffic control devices & operating assistance other than signalization projects

Engineering to assess social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed action or alternatives to that action

Construction or renovation of power, signal, and communications systems

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ASE

2012 2013 2014 2015

TOTAL PROJECT

COST ($000)

PROJECT SPONSOR

AIR QUALITY STATUS

90582 POR-FRED FULLER PARK DRIVE 0.01 KENT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BR C 968.0 1,210.0 KENT EXEMPTFRED FULLER PARK LOCAL C 242.0

88357 POR-WEST MAIN ST-0.93 0.01 KENT BRIDGE REHABILITATION BR-C C 720.8 901.0 PORTAGE EXEMPT(CR 500) WEST MAIN ST OVER CUYAHOGA RIVER AND LOCAL C 180.2 COUNTY

CSX RAILROAD ENGINEER

88517 POR-THE PORTAGE-KSU GATEWAY 0.30 KENT CONSTRUCT 24 FOOT WIDE TEP-A C 700.0 2,383.7 KENT EXEMPTTHE PORTAGE FROM SR 59 TO LINCOLN ST MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL LOCAL C 1,683.7 THE PORTAGE EXTENSION

84984 POR-THE PORTAGE HIKE & BIKE 0.60 KENT CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL TEP-A C 700.0 875.0 KENT EXEMPT(TANNERY PARK SECTION) FRED FULLER PARK/WATER RECLAIMATION LOCAL C 175.0

FACILITY TO JOHN BROWN TANNERY PARK

79009 POR-PROSPECT ST 0.10 RAVENNA TOWNSHIP TURN LANES AND SIGNALS HSP R 90.0 815.0 PORTAGE EXEMPT(POR-CR 74-6.46) PROSPECT ST FROM SUMMIT RD TO HAYES RD LOCAL R 10.0 COUNTY

HSP C 495.0 LOCAL C 55.0

88596 POR-RANDOLPH RD 0.55 MOGADORE RESURFACING STP-A C 212.0 265.0 MOGADORE EXEMPTRANDOLPH RD FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO LOCAL C 53.0EAST CORP LINE

88372 POR-ROCK SPRING RD-2.78 0.01 CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REHABILITATION BR-C C 1,576.8 1,971.0 PORTAGE EXEMPT(CR 52) ROCK SPRING RD OVER WEST BRANCH LOCAL C 394.2 COUNTY

RESERVOIR ENGINEER

84546 POR-EAST SUMMIT ST 1.53 KENT COORDINATED SIGNAL SYSTEM CMAQ-A R 436.0 11,683.3 KENT ANALYZEEAST SUMMIT ST FROM SOUTH LINCOLN ST NEW CENTER MEDIAN LOCAL R 109.0TO LOOP RD IMPROVE INTERSECTION AT CMAQ-A C 5,564.0

LINCOLN ST HSP C 3,346.6LOCAL C 2,227.7

87664 POR-SUMMIT RD-3.85 0.01 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCT ROUNDABOUT HSP C 501.1 626.4 PORTAGE EXEMPT(CR 148) SUMMIT RD AT POWDER MILL RD LOCAL C 125.3 COUNTY

ENGINEER

82913 POR-SR 5/44-0.19/19.18 7.03 ROOTSTOWN/RAVENNA/SHALERSVILLE TWP MINOR REHABILITATION STP-S C 1,688.0 2,110.0 ODOT EXEMPTAND VILLAGE OF MANTUA BRIDGE WORK STATE C 422.0SR 5/44 FROM SR 44 TO SR 14 RAMPSSR 44 FROM SR 303 TO 0.04 MILES NORTH OF MILL ST

Table H-3AMATS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 2012-2015


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AIR QUALITY STATUS



85296 POR-SR 5-3.22 0.08 RAVENNA TOWNSHIP RECONFIGURE INTERSECTION HSP C 858.5 870.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 5 AT NEW MILFORD RD RESTRICT THROUGH AND LEFT STATE C 11.5

TURNS FROM NEW MILFORD RD

84596 POR-SR 5-4.51 10.88 RAVENNA/CHARLESTOWN/PARIS TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING NHS C 2,192.0 2,740.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 5 FROM RIDDLE RD TO TRUMBULL CO LINE MISCELLANEOUS WORK TO SIX STATE C 548.0

BRIDGES

82907 POR-SR 14-1.72 1.96 STREETSBORO RESURFACING NHS C 928.0 1,160.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 14 FROM OHIO TURNPIKE RAMPS TO WORK ON TWO BRIDGES LOCAL C 232.0SUPERIOR AVE

82916 POR-SR 14-11.22 6.86 RAVENNA AND EDINBURG TOWNSHIPS MINOR REHABILITATION STP-S C 1,908.0 2,385.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 14 FROM RAVENNA EAST CORP LINE TO BRIDGE WORK STATE C 477.0TALLMADGE RD

78278 POR-SR 14-12.55 0.13 RAVENNA TOWNSHIP INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS STP-A C 3,000.0 4,700.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 14 AT SR 59 / NEWTON FALLS RD ELIMINATE NEWTON FALLS LEG HSP C 855.0

EXTEND PECK RD TO SR 59 STATE C 845.0

84593 POR-SR 14/183-18.08/3.01 11.87 ATWATER/EDINBURG/DEERFIELD TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING STP-S C 2,432.0 3,040.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 14 FROM TALLMADGE RD TO US 224/SR 225 MISCELLANEOUS WORK TO FOUR STATE C 608.0SR 183 FROM US 224 TO SR 14 BRIDGES

86930 POR-SR 43/59/261-13.24/5.87/3.08 5.99 BRIMFIELD/FRANKLIN/RAVENNA TOWNSHIPS AND RESURFACING NHS C 1,320.0 2,090.0 ODOT EXEMPTCITIES OF RAVENNA AND KENT MISCELLANEOUS WORK TO SIX STP-S C 352.0SR 43 FROM KENT NORTH CORP LINE TO ALTA ST BRIDGES STATE C 401.5SR 59 FROM MENOUGH RD TO SR 5, SR 261 FROM LOCAL C 16.50.77 MILES WEST OF SUMMIT RD TO SR 59

86963 POR-SR 43/82-20.77/0.00 5.88 AURORA RESURFACING NHS C 968.0 1,760.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 43 FROM SOUTH CORP LIMIT TO SR 82 BRIDGE DECK OVERLAY STP-S C 440.0AND BANK ST TO GEAUGA COUNTY LINE STATE C 22.0SR 82 FROM SUMMIT COUNTY LINE TO SR 43 LOCAL C 330.0

81573 POR-SR 44/88-24.22/11.12 7.90 MANTUA AND GARRETTSVILLE TOWNSHIPS/ RESURFACING STP-S C 1,612.0 2,015.0 ODOT EXEMPTVILLAGE OF GARRETTSVILLE BRIDGE WORK STATE C 403.0SR44 FROM SR 82 TO GEAUGA COUNTY LINE CULVERT WORKSR 88 FROM LIBERTY ST TO GEAUGA CO LINE

88501 POR-SR 59 SIDEWALKS 0.39 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SIDEWALK TEP-A C 165.6 230.8 PORTAGE EXEMPTSR 59 FROM WEST FRANKLIN TWP LINE TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS LOCAL C 41.4 COUNTYRHODES RD ENGINEER

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TOTAL PROJECT

COST ($000)

PROJECT SPONSOR

AIR QUALITY STATUS



76348 POR-IR 76-1.51 8.01 BRIMFIELD AND ROOTSTOWN TOWNSHIPS MINOR REHABILITATION IM C 8,298.0 9,220.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 76 FROM 0.21 MILES EAST OF TALLMADGE RD RESURFACING STATE C 922.0TO 0.23 MILES WEST OF NEW MILFORD RD

81636 POR-IR 76-9.59 3.96 ROOTSTOWN/EDINBURG TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING IM C 4,050.0 4,500.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 76 FROM 0.14 MILES WEST OF NEW MILFORD MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE WORK STATE C 450.0RD TO 0.07 MILES WEST OF ROCK SPRING RD

84592 POR-SR 82-10.68 11.88 MANTUA/HIRAM/WINDHAM TOWNSHIPS AND THE RESURFACING STP-S C 2,428.0 3,035.0 ODOT EXEMPTVILLAGES OF HIRAM AND GARRETTSVILLE MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE WORK STATE C 607.0SR 82 FROM SPENCER PARK RD TO TRUMBULL CULVERT WORKCOUNTY LINE

82919 POR-US 224-0.00 12.99 SUFFIELD/RANDOLPH/ATWATER TOWNSHIPS MINOR REHABILITATION STP-S C 3,392.0 4,240.0 ODOT EXEMPTUS 224 FROM SUMMIT COUNTY LINE TO SR 183 BRIDGE WORK STATE C 848.0

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTSAT SR 43

25236 POR-SR 303-5.75 0.10 SHALERSVILLE TOWNSHIP BRIDGE DECK AND SUPERSTRUCTURE STP-S C 1,158.4 1,447.4 ODOT EXEMPTSR 303 OVER CUYAHOGA RIVER REPLACEMENT STATE C 289.0

SUB-STURCTURE REPAIRS

86932 POR-SR 303-8.72 4.32 SHALERSVILLE/FREEDOM TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING STP-S C 1,122.0 1,402.5 ODOT EXEMPTSR 303 FROM SR 44 TO SR 700 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STATE C 280.5

83368 RIDESHARE PROGRAM N/A SUMMIT AND PORTAGE COUNTIES RIDE-SHARING PROMOTION CMAQ-A P 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 400.0 AMATS EXEMPT83369 ACTIVITIES9047390474

82326 PAVEMENT REPAIR AND SUMMIT AND PORTAGE COUNTIES AND PAVEMENT REPAIR AND SIDEWALK STP-A C 500.0 500.0 500.0 500.0 2,000.0 VARIOUS EXEMPTSIDEWALK RAMP FUNDING CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE COUNTY RAMPS ON ODOT RESURFACING

PROJECTS

82326 PROJECT INCREASES SUMMIT AND PORTAGE COUNTIES AND ANNUAL FUNDING INCREASES FOR STP-A C 500.0 500.0 500.0 500.0 2,000.0 VARIOUS EXEMPTCHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE COUNTY ELIGIBLE PROJECTS CMAQ-A 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 800.0

86923 SUM-31ST ST 0.66 BARBERTON ADD MEDIAN TURN LANE HSP C 1,200.0 1,333.3 BARBERTON EXEMPT31ST ST FROM WOOSTER RD TO SHANNON AVE SIGNAL UPGRADE AT SHANNON AVE LOCAL C 133.3

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TOTAL PROJECT

COST ($000)

PROJECT SPONSOR

AIR QUALITY STATUS



86154 SUM-AKRON CLEVELAND RD 0.01 BOSTON HEIGHTS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BR C 2,750.0 4,875.8 BOSTON EXEMPTAKRON CLEVELAND RD BRIDGE OVER LOCAL C 2,125.8 HEIGHTSMETROPARKS TRAIL

88528 SUM-ARLINGTON RD 2.10 COVENTRY AND SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIPS ADA RAMPS AND SIDEWALK CMAQ-A R 160.0 1,410.0 SUMMIT EXEMPTARLINGTON RD FROM GREEN NORTH CORP LINE NB TURN LANE AT WARNER RD LOCAL R 40.0 COUNTYTO AKRON SOUTH CORP LINE INTERCONNECT TRAFFIC SIGNALS CMAQ-A C 880.0 ENGINEER

RESURFACING FROM KILLIAN RD TO LOCAL C 330.0KRUMROY RD

88009 SUM-BANK ST-0.47 0.01 AKRON REPLACE BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE BR-C C 1,001.4 1,251.8 SUMMIT EXEMPTBANK ST OVER LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER MODIFY EXISTING ABUTMENTS LOCAL C 250.4 COUNTY

RECONSTRUCT APPROACHES ENGINEER

82594 SUM-CANTON RD 0.98 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, VILLAGE OF LAKEMORE STANDARD LANE WIDTH HSP C 1,851.5 4,345.0 SUMMITT EXEMPT(CR 66) CANTON RD FROM SANITARIUM RD TO ADD CONCRETE MEDIAN LOCAL C 2,493.5 COUNTY

WATERLOO RD CORRECT VERTICAL CURVE ENGINEERDEFICIENCIES

89306 SUM-CANTON ROAD SIGNAL 0.01 VILLAGE OF LAKEMORE AND SPRINFIELD TWP. NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL HSP R 16.2 107.1 SUMMIT EXEMPTCANTON RD AT SPRINGFIELD LAKE DRIVE LOCAL R 1.8 COUNTY

HSP C 81.0 ENGINEERLOCAL C 8.1

88535 SUM-CHAMBERLIN RD 2.17 TWINSBURG RESURFACING STP-A C 456.0 570.0 TWINSBURG EXEMPTCHAMBERLIN RD FROM SR 82 TO RAVENNA RD LOCAL C 114.0

84395 SUM-CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD 0.01 BARBERTON RECONSTRUCT BRIDGE WITH BR-C C 415.2 660.0 SUMMIT EXEMPT(CR 17) CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD BRIDGE INCREASED LANE AND SHOULDER LOCAL C 244.8 COUNTY

OVER HUDSON RUN WIDTHS ENGINEER

85076 SUM-CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD 1.10 NORTON RECONSTRUCTION STP-A C 3,496.0 4,370.0 NORTON ANALYZECLEVELAND MASSILLON RD FROM GREENWICH LOCAL C 874.0RD TO I-76/US 224

83577 SUM-DART AVE 0.01 AKRON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BR C 644.0 805.0 ODOT EXEMPTDART AVE RAMP LOCAL C 161.0

88989 SUM-EASTERN RD 2.40 NORTON, BARBERTON AND CHIPPEWA TWP RESURFACING STP-A C 576.0 720.0 NORTON EXEMPTEASTERN RD FROM SR 585 TO LOCAL C 144.0CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD

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AIR QUALITY STATUS



84396 SUM-ENGLEWOOD ST 0.48 AKRON COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION STP-A R 3,000.0 9,474.0 AKRON ANALYZEENGLEWOOD ST FROM MARTHA AVE TO EXTEND TO MASSILLON RD CMAQ-A C 500.0MASSILLON RD STP-A C 1,872.0

LOCAL C 4,102.0

88990 SUM-WEST EXCHANGE ST/CEDAR ST 2.00 AKRON UPGRADE SIGNAL SYSTEM CMAQ-A C 2,400.0 3,000.0 AKRON EXEMPTWEST EXCHANGE/CEDAR ST FROM DELIA AVE INTERCONNECT LOCAL C 600.0TO BOWERY ST VIDEO

88550 SUM-FREEDOM SECONDARY RAIL 4.10 AKRON AND TALLMADGE CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL TEP-A C 700.0 5,137.5 SUMMIT EXEMPTTRAIL-NORTHSIDE FREEDOM SECONDARY RAIL TRAIL FROM WITH BRIDGE AND LOOP RAMP LOCAL C 4,437.5 COUNTY

NORTHSIDE TRAIN STATION TO SOUTHWEST AVE METRO-PARKS

84977 SUM-GRAHAM RD 1.14 CUYAHOGA FALLS AND STOW TURN LANES CMAQ-A C 2,400.0 4,333.3 STOW EXEMPTGRAHAM RD FROM BATH RD TO SR 8 SIGNAL COORDINATION HSP C 1,200.0 RESURFACING LOCAL C 733.3

80665 SUM-LAUBY RD 1.20 GREEN STANDARD LANE WIDTH DISC C 333.0 1,332.0 GREEN EXEMPTLAUBY RD FROM AKRON CANTON AIRPORT DR IMPROVE LAUBY RD/GREENSBURG HSP C 962.0TO GREENSBURG RD RD INTERSECTION LOCAL C 37.0

85161 SUM-NORTH ST 0.01 AKRON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BR-C C 1,112.8 1,530.8 SUMMIT EXEMPTNORTH ST BRIDGE OVER LITTLE CUYAHOGA LOCAL C 418.0 COUNTYRIVER ENGINEER

88552 SUM-NORTHSIDE TRAIN STATION 0.21 AKRON CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL TEP-A C 700.0 875.0 AKRON EXEMPTCONNECTOR NORTHSIDE TRAIN STATION CONNECTOR FROM WITH BRIDGE LOCAL C 175.0

BEECH ST TRAIL HEAD TO NORTHSIDE TRAINSTATION

88544 SUM-NORTON RD 1.52 HUDSON AND STOW RESURFACING STP-A C 250.8 1,039.0 HUDSON EXEMPTNORTON RD FROM SR 91 TO STOW RD LOCAL C 788.7 STOW

82787 SUM-RAVENNA RD/OLD MILL RD 0.03 TWINSBURG TOWNSHIP RECONSTRUCT RAVENNA RD BRIDGE BR-C C 1,360.0 3,000.0 SUMMIT EXEMPT(CR 12/109) RAVENNA RD AT OLD MILL RD AND OVER TINKERS CREEK HSP C 1,040.0 COUNTY

OLD MILL RD AT STOW RD RECONSTRUCT RAVENNA RD/OLD LOCAL C 600.0 ENGINEERMILL/STOW RD INTERSECTIONS

85159 SUM-RAVENNA RD-0.05 0.01 TWINSBURG TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BR-C 1,020.0 1,275.0 SUMMIT EXEMPT(CR 12) RAVENNA RD OVER TINKERS CREEK LOCAL 255.0 COUNTY

ENGINEER

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84397 SUM-SEIBERLING WAY PHASE I 0.44 AKRON CONSTRUCT NEW STREET STP-A R 500.0 6,059.3 AKRON ANALYZESEIBERLING WAY FROM ENGLEWOOD ST TO INSTALL PRECAST BRIDGE OVER CMAQ-A C 1,270.0EAGLE ST LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER STP-A C 768.3

LOCAL C 3,521.0

84907 SUM-SEIBERLING WAY PHASE II 0.27 AKRON CONSTRUCT NEW STREET STP-A C 6,650.0 8,312.5 AKRON ANALYZESEIBERLING WAY FROM EAGLE ST TO LOCAL C 1,662.5MASSILLON RD

86053 SUM-STATE ST BRIDGE 0.01 AKRON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BR C 2,500.0 7,225.0 AKRON EXEMPTSTATE ST BRIDGE OVER OHIO CANAL LOCAL C 4,725.0

81605 SUM-STATE RD 1.55 CUYAHOGA FALLS TURN LANE STP-A C 5,260.0 9,185.0 CUYAHOGA EXEMPTSTATE RD FROM BATH RD TO STEELS UPGRADE SIGNALS LOCAL C 3,925.0 FALLSCORNERS RD BIKE LANE

IMPROVE DRAINAGE

88545 SUM-STOW RD 2.60 HUDSON RESURFACING STP-A C 800.0 1,000.0 HUDSON EXEMPTSTOW RD FROM NORTON RD TO SR 303 LOCAL C 200.0

22077 SUM-SUMMIT RD 0.01 NORTON BRIDGE REHABILITATION BR-C C 308.0 385.0 SUMMIT EXEMPT(CR 53) SUMMIT RD BRIDGE OVER WOLF CREEK LOCAL C 77.0 COUNTY

ENGINEER

90642 SUM-SWINEHART AVE BRIDGE 0.01 AKRON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BR C 480.0 600.0 EXEMPTSWINEHART AVE BRIDGE OVER MUD RUN DITCH LOCAL C 120.0

84995 SUM-TALLMADGE TRAIL 4.25 TALLMADGE UPGRADE EXISTING TRAIL FROM TEP-A C 700.0 1,825.0 SUMMIT EXEMPTTALLMADGE TRAIL FROM SOUTHWEST AVENUE SOUTHWEST AVE TO HOWE RD LOCAL C 1,125.0 COUNTY TO HOWE RD CONTINUING TO KENT CONSTRUCT NEW MULTI-PURPOSE METRO-

TRAIL FROM HOWE RD TO KENT PARKS

89456 SUM-THORNTON ST BRIDGE 0.01 AKRON ASPHALT OVERLAY BR C 560.4 700.5 AKRON EXEMPTTHORNTON ST FROM BROADWAY TO WOLF REPAIRS TO EXPANSION JOINTS, LOCAL C 140.1LEDGES WINGWALLS, SIDEWALKS, AND

CURBS

88529 SUM-TOWPATH TRAIL-PARK EAST 0.38 AKRON CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL TEP-A C 700.0 875.0 AKRON EXEMPTTOWPATH TRAIL FROM THORNTON ST TO WITH BRIDGE, LIGHTING AND SIGNS LOCAL C 175.0BARTGES ST

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AIR QUALITY STATUS



77880 SUM-SR 8-0.00/2.13 2.57 AKRON RESURFACING NHS C 3,252.0 4,157.5 ODOT EXEMPTSR 8 FROM HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE TO AKRON MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE WORK STATE C 813.0NORTH CORP LINE SIGN UPGRADE LOCAL C 92.5

86937 SUM-SR 8-20.27 1.05 VILLAGE OF NORTHFIELD RESURFACING STP-S C 440.0 550.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 8 FROM NORTHFIELD CORP LINE TO STATE C 110.0CUYAHOGA COUNTY LINE

81633 SUM-SR 18-0.00 4.88 COPLEY AND BATH TOWNSHIPS, FAIRLAWN RESURFACING NHS C 3,534.8 4,418.5 ODOT EXEMPTSR 18 FROM MEDINA COUNTY LINE TO AKRON MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE WORK STATE C 603.7WEST CORP LINE LOCAL C 280.0

87783 SUM-SR 18-10.65 0.84 AKRON UPGRADE SIGNAL SYSTEM CMAQ-A C 568.0 1,200.0 AKRON EXEMPT(EAST MARKET ST) EAST MARKET ST FROM GOODKIRK ST TO INTERCONNECT STP-S C 490.0

FIRESTATION 2 AND GOODKIRK ST/ FOUNTAIN PRE-EMPTION LOCAL C 142.0ST FROM EXCHANGE ST TO PERKINS AVE

86996 SUM-SR 18-13.02 0.01 AKRON DECK REPLACEMENT NHS C 744.0 930.0 ODOT EXEMPT(EAST MARKET ST) BRITTAIN RD OVER SR 18 PAINT ONE STRUCTURE STATE C 186.0

76388 SUM-SR 21-19.57 1.20 VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD MINOR REHABILITATION STP-S C 536.8 671.0 ODOT EXEMPT(BRECKSVILLE RD) SR 21 (BRECKSVILLE RD) FROM IR 77 TO RESURFACING STATE C 134.2

CUYAHOGA COUNTY LINE

76849 SUM-SR 59-0.00 2.65 AKRON MINOR REHABILITATION STP-S C 9,425.6 11,782.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 59 FROM IR 76/77 TO EAST MARKET ST MISCELLANEOUS WORK TO EIGHTEEN STATE C 2,356.4

BRIDGES

84629 SUM-IR 76-3.62/4.97 0.02 NORTON REPLACE TWO BRIDGES STATE R 5.0 3,969.5 ODOT EXEMPTCLARK MILL RD BRIDGE AND SUMMIT RD BRIDGE BR C 1,782.0OVER IR 76 IM C 1,786.0

STATE C 396.0

77268 SUM-IR 76-4.16 1.39 BARBERTON WIDEN TO SIX LANES NHS C 1,120.0 1,400.0 ODOT ANALYZEIR 76 FROM BARBER RD TO STATE ST STATE C 280.0

76351 SUM-IR 76/277/US 224-5.90/0.00/10.22 5.57 AKRON AND COVENTRY TOWNSHIP MINOR REHABILITATION IM C 12,122.1 16,640.6 ODOT EXEMPTUS 224 FROM AKRON WEST CORP LINE TO RESURFACING NHS C 2,537.30.19 MILES EAST OF KELLY AVE MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE WORK STATE C 1,981.2

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AIR QUALITY STATUS



77265 SUM-IR 76-6.50 1.80 BARBERTON AND AKRON WIDEN IR 76 NHS C 2,000.0 2,500.0 ODOT ANALYZEIR 76 FROM STATE ST TO IR 77 INTERCHANGE RECONFIGURE KENMORE BLVD AND STATE C 500.0

BATTLES AVE INTERCHANGES

86977 SUM-IR 76-6.72 0.55 AKRON CONCRETE OVERLAY ON THREE IM C 2,250.0 2,500.0 ODOT EXEMPTKENMORE LEG OF SUM IR-76 BRIDGES STATE C 250.0

77269 SUM-IR 76-9.00 2.00 AKRON RECONSTRUCT IR 76/77/SR 8 IM P 900.0 4,700.0 ODOT ANALYZEIR 76/77 AT THE MAIN/BROADWAY AND INTERCHANGE STATE P 100.0WOLF LEDGES/GRANT INTERCHANGES RECONFIGURE MAIN/BROADWAY IM C 3,330.0

AND GRANT/WOLF LEDGES STATE C 370.0INTERCHANGES

86979 SUM-IR 76/77-11.27/12.22 0.87 AKRON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STATE P 750.0 19,250.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 76/77 FROM BROWN ST TO CENTRAL REMOVE THREE BRIDGES STATE R 2,000.0INTERCHANGE RELOCATE JOHNSTON ST BETWEEN IM C 14,850.0

SPICER ST AND BROWN ST STATE C 1,650.0

77876 SUM-IR 76-11.80 3.62 AKRON PAVEMENT REHABILITATION BR C 2,700.0 6,680.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 76 FROM INMAN ST TO GILCHRIST RD MULTIPLE BRIDGE DECK OVERLAYS IM C 3,312.0

STATE C 668.0

76391 SUM-IR 77-4.05 3.39 GREEN AND COVENTRY TOWNSHIP MINOR REHABILITATION IM C 5,301.0 5,890.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 77 FROM SR 241 TO KILLIAN RD RESURFACING STATE C 589.0

76403 SUM-IR 77-24.29 1.00 BATH TOWNSHIP REDECK SEVEN BRIDGES IM P 450.0 9,700.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 77 FROM CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD TO STATE P 50.0RICHFIELD CORP LINE IM C 8,280.0

STATE C 920.0

81632 SUM-IR 77-28.37 5.25 RICHFIELD RESURFACING IM C 5,634.0 6,260.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 77 FROM RICHFIELD SOUTH CORP LINE TO MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE WORK STATE C 626.0CUYAHOGA COUNTY LINE

SUM-IR 80-178.01 7.31 BOSTON HEIGHTS VILLAGE, HUDSON WIDEN TO SIX LANES OTC C 34,000.0 34,000.0 OHIO ANALYZEIR 80 FROM WEST OF SR 8 (MP 178.01) TO WEST RECONSTRUCT TOLL PLAZA TURNPIKE

OF PORTAGE COUNTY LINE (MP 185.32) COMMISSION

84563 SUM-SR 82-0.14 4.49 SAGAMORE HILLS/NORTHFIELD CENTER RESURFACING STP-S 1,138.8 1,423.5 ODOT EXEMPTTOWNSHIPS AND CITY OF MACEDONIA STATE 185.7SR 82 FROM CUYAHOGA COUNTY LINE TO LOCAL 99.0FREEWAY DR AND SHEPARD DR TO MACEDONIA EAST CORP LIMIT

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STP-A R 308.081656 SUM-SR 82-4.65 1.67 MACEDONIA AND TWINSBURG RECONSTRUCTION STP-A C 3,516.0 6,153.0 MACEDONIA EXEMPT

(AURORA RD) AURORA RD FROM EAST OF CROW DR TO TURN LANES HSP C 797.0CHAMBERLIN RD BIKE LANE STP-S C 320.0

STATE C 80.0LOCAL R/C 1,132.4

89113 SUM-SR 91-0.00 1.00 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP TURN LANES HSP P 315.0 350.0 ODOT EXEMPTINTERSECTION OF CANTON RD (SR 91) AND US ACCESS MANAGEMENT STATE P 35.0224 AND FROM ARCADIA TO LINWOOD PROFILE ADJUSTMENTS

84570 SUM-SR 91/93-1.42/9.78 1.47 AKRON RESURFACING STP-S C 516.0 645.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 91 FROM WEDGEWOOD DR TO SR 18 LOCAL C 129.0SR 93 FROM 0.06 MILES SOUTH OF LAKEVIEWAVE TO EAST AVE

82910 SUM-SR 91-5.01/5.52/0.00 0.97 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, CITY OF TALLMADGE RESURFACING STP-S C 228.0 285.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 91 FROM US 224 TO MCELWAIN DR, LOCAL C 57.0TALLMADGE CIRCLE, 0.04 MI NORTH OFOVERDALE DR TO 0.06 MI SOUTH OF HOWE RD

87756 SUM-SR 91-9.06 0.01 STOW BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STATE C 275.0 275.0 ODOT EXEMPT(DARROW RD) SR 91 SOUTH OF SR 59

STP-A R 80.082956 SUM-SR 91/303-11.95/10.26 0.19 STOW/HUDSON TURN LANES LOCAL R 20.0 4,050.0 STOW EXEMPT

(DARROW RD/STREETSBORO RD) SR 91 FROM FISHCREEK RD TO NORTON RD NEW SIGNAL STP-S C 2,560.0SR 303 BRIDGE OVER MUD BROOK REPLACE THREE SPAN BRIDGE WITH STP-A C 560.0

A PRECAST STRUCTURE STATE C 640.0LOCAL C 190.0

88548 SUM-SR 91/PROSPECT ST 0.42 HUDSON TURN LANES STP-A R 80.0 700.0 HUDSON EXEMPT(MAIN ST) MAIN ST AT PROSPECT ST UPDATE SIGNAL LOCAL R 20.0

CURB AND GUTTER STP-A C 480.0LOCAL C 120.0

86954 SUM-SR 91-17.21 3.85 TWINSBURG AND TWINSBURG TOWNSHIP RESURFACING STP-S C 1,122.0 1,540.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 91 FROM HUDSON NORTH CORP LINE TO MISCELLANEOUS WORK TO TWO BR C 110.00.05 MILES SOUTH OF POST RD BRIDGES STATE C 66.0

LOCAL C 242.0

HSP P 80.5 270.085078 SUM-SR 91 1.01 TWINSBURG RECONSTRUCTION LOCAL P 8.9 30.0 6,122.4 TWINSBURG EXEMPT

(DARROW RD) SR 91 FROM POST RD TO GLENWOOD AVE TURN LANES STP-A R 728.0LOCAL R 182.0STP-A C 3,858.4LOCAL C 964.6

76437 SUM-SR 93-6.92 0.90 COVENTRY TOWNSHIP WIDEN TO FIVE LANES STP-A C 784.3 5,719.5 ODOT ANALYZE(MANCHESTER RD) SR 93 (MANCHESTER RD) FROM SOUTH OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS STP-S C 60.0

ROBINSON AVE TO NORTH OF CORMANY RD HSP C 4.5STATE C 3,845.7LOCAL C 1,025.0

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86938 SUM-SR 93-0.00 8.04 NEW FRANKLIN AND COVENTRY TOWNSHIP RESURFACING STP-S C 1,818.0 2,272.5 ODOT EXEMPTSR 93 FROM STARK COUNTY LINE TO 0.18 MILES MISCELLANEOUS WORK TO FOUR STATE C 129.5SOUTH OF STATE ST, BRIDGE OVER TUSC RIVER BRIDGES LOCAL C 325.0TO AKRON SOUTH CORP LINE (CARNEGIE AVE)SR 619 FROM BARBERTON S. CORP LINE TO SR 93

76436 SUM-SR 93/SR 619 0.32 NEW FRANKLIN TURN LANES STP-A R 80.0 1,600.0 NEW EXEMPTSR 93 AT SR 619 SIGNAL UPGRADE LOCAL R 20.0 FRANKLIN

STP-A C 1,200.0LOCAL C 300.0

25552 SUM-SR 162-0.00 7.34 COPLEY TOWNSHIP AND AKRON MINOR REHABILITATION STP-S C 1,708.0 2,135.0 ODOT EXEMPT(COPLEY RD) SR 162 (COPLEY RD) FROM MEDINA COUNTY RESURFACING STATE C 283.0

LINE TO IR 77 LOCAL C 144.0

88968 SUM-SR 162 3.20 AKRON UPGRADE SIGNAL SYSTEM CMAQ-A C 2,100.0 2,625.0 AKRON EXEMPT(COPLEY RD/MAPLE ST) COPLEY RD FROM COLLIER RD TO INTERCONNECT LOCAL C 525.0

GLENDALE AVE VIDEO

90415 SUM-SR 241-4.10 0.50 GREEN WIDENING HSP P 360.0 400.0 GREEN EXEMPT(MASSILLON RD) RABER RD TO SR 619 LOCAL P 40.0

82915 SUM-SR 261D/764-1.13/0.00 1.38 AKRON RESURFACING STP-S C 576.0 720.0 ODOT EXEMPT(HIGH ST/WILBETH RD) HIGH ST (SR 261D) FROM CHURCH ST TO BRIDGE DECK OVERLAY LOCAL C 144.0

EXCHANGE STWILBETH RD (SR 764) FROM SR 93 TO S. MAIN ST

88556 SUM-SR 261-11.47 0.30 AKRON REALIGN INTERSECTION STP-A R 320.0 1,250.0 AKRON EXEMPT(TALLMADGE AVE) TALLMADGE AVE AT DAYTON ST LOCAL R 80.0

STP-A C 680.0LOCAL C 170.0

18710 SUM-IR 271-2.33 4.26 RICHFIELD AND RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT IM C 49,666.5 55,184.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 271 FROM 0.42 MILES SOUTH OF SR 176 TO BRIDGE WORK STATE C 5,517.5THE OHIO TURNPIKE BRIDGE

76406 SUM-IR 271-11.41 3.83 NORTHFIELD CENTER TWP AND MACEDONIA MINOR REHABILITATION IM C 6,606.0 7,340.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR 271 FROM 0.19 MILES NORTH OF OLDE EIGHT RESURFACING STATE C 734.0RD TO CUYAHOGA COUNTY LINE WORK TO SIX BRIDGES

82914 SUM-SR 303-10.54 5.17 HUDSON RESURFACING STP-S C 1,148.0 1,435.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 303 FROM WEST CORP LINE TO MINOR WORK TO THREE BRIDGES STATE C 40.0EAST CORP LINE LOCAL C 247.0

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83015 SUM-IR 480-4.09 0.01 TWINSBURG SLIDE REPAIR IM C 600.0 750.0 ODOT EXEMPTIR-480 AT SR-82 STATE C 150.0

86928 SUM-SR 532-1.56 0.01 MOGADORE UPGRADE SIGNAL WITH 12 INCH HSP C 110.0 110.0 MOGADORE EXEMPT(CLEVELAND AVE) CLEVELAND AVE AT MOGADORE RD HEADS AND BACKPLATE

90310 SUM-SR 619-0.00 0.12 BARBERTON IMPROVE INTERSECTION WITH HSP P 202.0 445.0 BARBERTON EXEMPT(WOOSTER ROAD) SR 619 AT IR 76/US 224 RAMPS LOCAL P 22.5

HSP P 198.5LOCAL P 22.0

81599 SUM-SR 619-6.44 5.70 GREEN RESURFACING BR C 1,612.0 2,025.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 619 FROM NEW FRANKLIN EAST CORP LINE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STATE C 55.0TO STARK COUNTY LINE LOCAL C 358.0

86725 WAY-SR 57-0.00 8.22 CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP RESURFACING STP-S C 1,742.0 2,177.5 ODOT EXEMPTSR 57 FROM US 30 TO ORRVILLE SOUTH CORP STATE C 435.5LINE AND FROM ORRVILLE NORTH CORP LINE TORITTMAN SOUTH CORP LINE

86840 WAY-SR 57-10.80 2.42 MILTON AND CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING STP-S C 1,177.6 1,584.8 ODOT EXEMPTSR 57 FROM RITTMAN SOUTH CORP LINE TO STATE C 143.3MEDINA COUNTY LINE LOCAL 263.9

86728 WAY-SR 94-14.16 11.24 BAUGHMAN/CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING STP-S C 3,388.4 4,235.5 ODOT EXEMPTSR 94 FROM ABANDON RR SOUTH OF STATE C 847.1MARSHALLVILLE TO MEDINA COUNTY LINESR 585 FROM SR 94 (N. INT) TO SUMMIT CO LINE

88797 WAY-SR 585-11.96 1.94 MILTON AND CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIPS RESURFACING STP-S C 482.8 603.5 ODOT EXEMPTSR 585 FROM 0.21 MILES SOUTH OF SR 57 STATE C 120.7TO SR 604

89529 WAY-SR 585-17.62 0.02 CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCT OFFSET TURN LANES HSP C 585.0 650.0 ODOT EXEMPTSR 585 AT GATES ST MODIFY SIGNAL STATE C 65.0

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All Systems APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT LOCAL ACCESS

All Systems BRIDGE INSPECTION

All Systems BRIDGE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

All Systems BRIDGE REHABILITATION, RECONSTRUCTION & REPLACEMENT

Local Systems CEAO PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

All Systems EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECTS (CATEGORY B & C)

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All Systems FEDERAL DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS

All Systems FOREST HIGHWAYS/PUBLIC LANDS

All Systems GEOLOGIC SITE ASSESSMENT

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All Systems NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM

All Systems NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM

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All Systems RAIL GRADE SEPARATION PROGRAM

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All Systems SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

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All Systems TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

*For federal fund type descriptions and amounts see State Transportation Improvement Program.

Table H-3State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

FY 2012-2015

County-Route-Section Statewide Line Items*

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Chapter 3

TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS

The transit portion of the AMATS TIP FY 2012-2015 includes projects programmed for the area’s transit operators, earmark projects administered through the Federal Transit Administration, and for projects associated with the coordination of public transit and human service agencies utilizing the Specialized Transportation, Job Access and Reverse Commute, and New Freedom Programs. These projects use available federal, state, and local funds to subsidize expenditures for capital items, maintenance, planning, and operations. This Chapter is organized by the following sections: Summary of FY 2008-2011 Transit Project Activity The following tables all labeled as T-1, provide status reports for the transit projects that were programmed for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011 of the FY 2008-2011 TIP. Most of these projects were sponsored by METRO and PARTA and utilized funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program. In support of significant projects in the AMATS area, multi-year funding for the completion of the Downtown Akron Multimodal Center was finalized in FY 2008, at $3.8 million in federal funds. Also, a number of METRO and PARTA projects were funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in FY 2009, totaling $9.7 million in federal funds. And in FY 2010, PARTA was awarded a $20 million earmark for the Kent Central Gateway Multimodal Facility, programmed at 100% federal share. In addition, METRO and PARTA are supplementing their purchase of replacement buses with funds from the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program. Furthermore, ODOT has awarded funds to METRO and PARTA from the state’s share of Surface Transportation Program funds, administered through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Also shown in the tables are the projects that were awarded through the Specialized Transportation Program, the Job Access/Reverse Commute (JARC) Program, and the New Freedom Program. FY 2012-2015 Transit Improvements Project Priorities METRO and PARTA submit projects to AMATS for programming in the TIP. These projects are drawn from the AMATS Regional Transportation Plan. The submissions from METRO and PARTA are evaluated and prioritized as described in the AMATS Funding Policy Guidelines (see p. 15). Priorities are based on AMATS Regional Goals and Objectives. The projects are then programmed by year in the TIP based on the evaluations, timing of the projects, and the availability of funding.


Most transit projects submitted to AMATS request funding through the FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program. The Akron Urbanized Area receives an annual apportionment from this program. In addition, METRO and PARTA receive, by agreement, a portion of the Cleveland Urbanized Area’s Section 5307 funds for the northern part of their service area in each of their respective counties. Currently, METRO and PARTA are the only transit operators utilizing Section 5307 funds from the Akron Urbanized Area’s apportionment. In addition, earmark projects that Congress specifically designates for the area may be included in the TIP as well. The FTA Section 5309 Discretionary Capital Program provides capital assistance for new and replacement buses and related equipment and facilities. Transit-related earmark projects are administered under the Section 5309 Program.

Programmed Transit Projects for FY 2012-2015 The FY 2012-2015 TIP includes capital, maintenance, planning, and operating expenditures for METRO and PARTA. The primary source of federal funding for capital and maintenance projects is the FTA Section 5307 Program. Capital projects may also be funded through the Section 5309 Program. Operating expenditures are funded through the respective county-wide sales taxes and farebox returns. Also included in the TIP are funds for the Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (FTA Section 5316), the New Freedom Program (FTA Section 5317), and the ODOT-administered Specialized Transportation Program (FTA Section 5310). These funds are to be awarded on an annual basis as part of the implementation of the Coordinated Public Transit / Human Services Transportation Plan to provide transportation services that meet the special needs of low-income, elderly persons and persons with disabilities. These funds may be used for capital or operating expenses. The tables labeled as T-2 list all of the transit projects that are programmed for implementation for the FYs 2012 through 2015. A summary table follows. The FY TIP 2012-2015 includes $15 million in federal funds for capital projects, and $18.4 million in federal funds for preventive maintenance expenditures. No Section 5307 funds are programmed for planning activities. All planning activities for both METRO and PARTA are being funded through local sources.

AMOUNT SOURCE

METRO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

CapitalDowntown Akron Multimodal Center OH-04-0024-01 $3,758,100 $3,006,480 Sec. 5309 AwardedNew Freedom Program - Passenger Shelters OH-57-X017-00 $123,581 $98,865 Sec. 5317 Awarded

$3,881,681 $3,105,345Operating

Preventive Maintenance OH-90-X625 $5,500,000 $4,400,000 Sec. 5307 AwardedJob Access & Reverse Commute Service OH-37-X055-00 $497,674 $248,837 Sec. 5316 Awarded

$5,997,674 $4,648,837Planning

Operational Planning $220,187 $0 N/A N/A$220,187 $0

2008 METRO TOTALS $10,099,542 $7,754,182

PORTAGE AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Capital2 Large Buses $672,000 $490,000 Sec. 5309 Awarded7 Small Buses OH-90-X623 $521,850 $417,480 Sec. 5307 Awarded3 Small Buses OH-95-X018-00 $223,650 $178,920 CMAQ-S Awarded2 Small Buses $207,970 $166,376 Sec. 5307-S AwardedKSU Multimodal Transfer Center - Planning & Design $271,700 $217,360 Sec. 5309 Awarded

$1,897,170 $1,470,136Operating

New Freedom Program - Operating Assistance OH-57-X002-00 $100,000 $50,000 Sec. 5317 AwardedPreventive Maintenance OH-90-X623 $665,700 $456,955 Sec. 5307 Awarded

$765,700 $506,955Planning


2008 PARTA TOTALS $2,747,870 $1,977,091

Coordinated Human Services Transportation Programs

$309,413 $247,530 Sec. 5310 Awarded

See Above See Above Sec. 5316


$13,156,825 $9,978,803

Table T-1

Job Access & Reverse Commute Service

New Freedom Program

TOTAL PROJECT COST

FY 2008 Projects

Specialized Transportation Program

AMATS

TRANSIT PROJECTS ACTIVITY - FY 2008

GRANT NUMBER TOTAL PROJECT COST

FEDERAL TRANSIT FUNDING GRANT/PROJECT STATUSPROJECT DESCRIPTION

FY 2008 Projects

FY 2008 Projects

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AMOUNT SOURCE


Capital6 Large Buses - Commuter OH-96-X014-00 $2,987,800 $2,987,800 ARRA Awarded4 Large Buses OH-96-X014-00 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 ARRA Awarded9 Small Buses OH-96-X014-00 $592,800 $592,800 ARRA AwardedDowntown Akron Multimodal Center OH-04-0024-02 $3,950,575 $3,160,460 Sec. 5309 AwardedDowntown Akron Multimodal Center $1,250,000 $1,000,000 CMAQ-S AwardedFacility Rehabilitation

Bus Barn Roof OH-96-X014-00 $2,282,005 $2,282,005 ARRA AwardedHoists OH-96-X014-00 $400,000 $400,000 ARRA AwardedBackup Generator OH-90-X643-00 $250,000 $200,000 Sec. 5307 AwardedParking Lot OH-96-X014-00 $500,000 $500,000 ARRA Awarded

Facility Construction - Storage $250,000 $200,000 Sec. 5307 AwardedTransit Enhancements - Shelters OH-96-X014-00 $30,000 $30,000 ARRA AwardedTransit Enhancements - Trash Cans OH-96-X014-00 $60,000 $60,000 ARRA AwardedComputer Equipment OH-90-X643-00 $500,000 $400,000 Sec. 5307 AwardedTelephone System OH-90-X643-00 $300,000 $240,000 Sec. 5307 Awarded

$14,853,180 $13,553,065Operating-Related

Preventive Maintenance OH-90-X643-00 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 Sec. 5307 AwardedJob Access & Reverse Commute Service OH-37-X065 $400,000 $200,000 Sec. 5316 Awarded

$5,400,000 $4,200,000Planning


2009 METRO TOTALS $20,473,367 $17,753,065


Capital3 Small Buses $225,000 $180,000 CMAQ-S Awarded2 Non-Revenue Vehicles OH-90-X645 $44,000 $35,200 Sec. 5307 AwardedFacilities

Garage Renovation $340,000 $340,000 ARRA AwardedGeneral Architecture and Engineering $100,000 $100,000 ARRA AwardedEng. & Design - Training Offices $38,000 $38,000 ARRA AwardedConstruction - Training Offices $281,900 $278,820 ARRA Awarded

Job Access & Reverse Commute - Mobility Management OH-37-X064-00 $433,075 $346,460 Sec. 5316 AwardedNew Freedom Program - Mobility Management $423,005 $338,404 Sec. 5317 Awarded


Preventive Maintenance OH-96-X024 $541,392 $541,392 ARRA AwardedPreventive Maintenance OH-90-X645 $179,022 $36,000 Sec. 5307 AwardedAlternative Fuel $504,000 $504,000 CMAQ-A Awarded

$1,224,414 $1,081,392Planning


2009 PARTA TOTALS $3,184,394 $2,738,276


$283,508 $226,806 Sec. 5310 Awarded



$23,941,269 $20,718,147

Table T-1

AMATS


PROJECT DESCRIPTIONGRANT NUMBER TOTAL PROJECT

COSTFEDERAL TRANSIT FUNDING GRANT/PROJECT

STATUS

TOTAL PROJECT COST

FY 2009 Projects


FY 2009 Projects

FY 2009 Projects


New Freedom Program

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AMOUNT SOURCE


Capital4 Large Buses OH-90-X686-00 $1,404,000 $1,123,200 Sec. 5307 Awarded10 Small Buses OH-90-X686-00 $750,000 $600,000 Sec. 5307 Awarded8 Small Buses $625,000 $500,000 Sec. 5309 Awarded


Preventive Maintenance OH-90-X686-00 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 Sec. 5307 Awarded$5,000,000 $4,000,000

PlanningOperational Planning $220,187 $0 N/A N/A

$220,187 $0

2010 METRO TOTALS $7,999,187 $6,223,200


Capital1 Large Bus OH-90-X684-00 $356,000 $284,800 Sec. 5307 AwardedFacilities

KSU Multimodal Transfer Center - Planning & Design $217,360 $217,360 Sec. 5309 AwardedKSU Multimodal Transfer Center - Planning & Design $225,720 $225,720 Sec. 5309 AwardedKSU Multimodal Transfer Center - Planning & Design $245,000 $196,000 Sec. 5309 AwardedKent Transit Facility $20,000,000 $20,000,000 TIGER AwardedPARTA Facility Roof Replacement & Fuel Island $760,500 $608,400 Sec. 5307 Awarded


Preventive Maintenance OH-90-X684-00 $780,000 $624,000 Sec. 5307 Awarded$780,000 $624,000

PlanningOperational Planning $75,000 $0 N/A N/A

$75,000 $0

2010 PARTA TOTALS $22,659,580 $22,156,280


$268,060 $214,448 Sec. 5310 Awarded

$30,926,827 $28,593,928

Table T-1

TOTAL PROJECT COST

FY 2010 Projects


FY 2010 Projects

FY 2010 Projects

AMATS




STATUS

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AMOUNT SOURCE


Capital4 Large Buses $1,458,000 $1,166,400 Sec. 5307 Pending10 Large Buses $3,542,000 $2,833,600 CMAQ-A Pending4 Large Buses $1,800,000 $1,440,000 CMAQ-A Pending9 Large Buses OH-04-0070 $3,750,000 $3,000,000 Sec. 5309 Awarded8 Small Buses $600,000 $480,000 Sec. 5307 Pending2 Large CNG Buses $807,172 $807,172 CMAQ-S Pending2 Large Hybrid Buses $1,190,700 $1,190,700 CMAQ-S Pending1 Large Hybrid Bus $617,200 $617,200 Sec. 5309 Pending2 Large Buses OH-04-0073 $945,000 $756,000 Sec. 5309 Awarded7 Large CNG Buses $3,066,000 $3,066,000 CMAQ-S Pending


Job Access & Reverse Commute Service OH-37-X084 $728,000 $364,000 Sec. 5316 AwardedPreventive Maintenance OH-95-X057-00 $3,241,740 $2,593,392 STP-S AwardedPreventive Maintenance $5,000,000 $4,000,000 Sec. 5307 Pending

$8,969,740 $6,957,392Planning


2011 METRO TOTALS $26,965,999 $22,314,464


Capital5 Small Buses $375,000 $375,000 CMAQ-S Pending5 Small Buses $450,000 $360,000 Sec. 5309 Pending5 Large Buses $1,811,250 $1,449,000 CMAQ-A Pending1 Large Bus $366,000 $292,800 Sec. 5307 Pending6 Small Buses $483,300 $386,640 Sec. 5307 Pending7 Large Buses $2,800,000 $2,800,000 CMAQ-S Pending


Miscellaneous Equipment $100,000 $80,000 Sec. 5307 PendingPreventive Maintenance $500,000 $400,000 Sec. 5307 PendingPreventive Maintenance $244,992 $195,993 STP-S PendingPreventive Maintenance $342,659 $146,666 STP-S Pending

$1,187,651 $822,659Planning


2011 PARTA TOTALS $7,548,201 $6,486,099

$350,258 $280,206 Sec. 5316 Pending

$501,699 $401,359 Sec. 5317 Pending

$851,956 $681,565

$35,366,156 $29,482,128

AMATS

Table T-1

TOTAL PROJECT COST

FY 2011 Projects


FY 2011 Projects

FY 2011 Projects


New Freedom Program




STATUS

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FTA ALI Code Project Description PID # Qty

Expansion or Replacement

Air Quality Type

State FY

Fiscally Constrained

Federal Funding $

Federal Funding Source

State Funding $

State Funding Source Local Funding $ Local Funding Source

Total Project Cost $

30.09.00 Operating 89495 Exempt Operating 2012 Yes $370,000 E & D Fare Assist $36,000,000 Operating Revenue $36,370,00011.42.20 Local Capital Projects 89841 Exempt Capital 2012 Yes $4,000,000 Operating Revenue $4,000,00044.22.00 Planning 89496 Exempt Planning 2012 Yes $360,000 Dedicated Local Tax $360,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89494 Exempt Capital 2012 Yes $4,000,000 5307 $497,682 UTP $1,124,420 Dedicated Local Tax $5,622,10211.12.01 Large Buses 89491 10 Replacement Exempt Capital 2012 Yes $3,176,000 5307 $794,000 Dedicated Local Tax $3,970,00011.12.04 Small Buses 89493 15 Replacement Exempt Capital 2012 Yes $1,000,000 5307 $250,000 Dedicated Local Tax $1,250,000

30.09.00 Operating 89858 Exempt Operating 2013 Yes $370,000 E & D Fare Assist $36,000,000 Operating Revenue $36,370,00011.43.04 Local Capital Projects 89864 Exempt Capital 2013 Yes $580,000 Operating Revenue $580,00044.22.00 Planning 89865 Exempt Planning 2013 Yes $360,000 Dedicated Local Tax $360,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89850 Exempt Capital 2013 Yes $4,000,000 5307 $497,682 UTP $1,124,420 Dedicated Local Tax $5,622,10211.12.01 Large Buses 89845 10 Replacement Exempt Capital 2013 Yes $3,176,000 5307 $794,000 Dedicated Local Tax $3,970,00011.12.04 Small Buses 89847 15 Replacement Exempt Capital 2013 Yes $1,000,000 5307 $250,000 Dedicated Local Tax $1,250,000

30.09.00 Operating 89895 Exempt Operating 2014 Yes $370,000 E & D Fare Assist $36,000,000 Operating Revenue $36,370,00011.32.04 Local Capital Projects 89896 Exempt Capital 2014 Yes $500,000 Operating Revenue $500,00044.22.00 Planning 89897 Exempt Planning 2014 Yes $360,000 Dedicated Local Tax $360,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89883 Exempt Capital 2014 Yes $4,000,000 5307 $1,000,000 Dedicated Local Tax $5,000,00011.12.01 Large Buses 89878 6 Replacement Exempt Capital 2014 Yes $1,905,600 5307 $476,400 Dedicated Local Tax $2,382,00011.12.04 Small Buses 89881 12 Replacement Exempt Capital 2014 Yes $792,000 5307 $198,000 Dedicated Local Tax $990,000

30.09.00 Operating 89901 Exempt Operating 2015 Yes $370,000 E & D Fare Assist $36,000,000 Operating Revenue $36,370,00011.42.11 Local Capital Projects 89902 Exempt Capital 2015 Yes $60,000 Operating Revenue $60,00044.22.00 Planning 89903 Exempt Planning 2015 Yes $360,000 Dedicated Local Tax $360,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89900 Exempt Capital 2015 Yes $4,000,000 5307 $1,000,000 Dedicated Local Tax $5,000,00011.12.01 Large Buses 89898 6 Replacement Exempt Capital 2015 Yes $1,905,600 5307 $476,400 Dedicated Local Tax $2,382,00011.12.04 Small Buses (CNG) 89899 14 Replacement Exempt Capital 2015 Yes $924,000 5307 $224,400 Dedicated Local Tax $1,148,400

TOTALS $29,879,200 $2,475,364 $158,292,040 $190,646,604

Table T - 2

AMATS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 2012-2015

TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTSMETRO Regional Transit Authority

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FTA ALI Code Project Description PID # Qty

Expansion or Replacement

Air Quality Type

State FY


Federal Funding $


State Funding $

State Funding Source

Local Funding $ Local Funding Source


30.09.00 Operating 89814 Exempt Operating 2012 Yes $85,000 E & D Fare Assist $3,300,000 Operating Revenue $3,385,00044.24.00 Planning 89831 Exempt Planning 2012 Yes $75,000 Dedicated Local Tax $75,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89819 Exempt Capital 2012 Yes $600,000 5307 $125,000 UTP $25,000 Dedicated Local Tax $750,00011.41.05 Facility Improvements - Admin 89833 Exempt Capital 2012 Yes $24,000 5307 $6,000 Dedicated Local Tax $30,00011.43.05 Facility Improvements - Paving 89833 Exempt Capital 2012 Yes $251,000 5307 $99,000 Dedicated Local Tax $350,000

30.09.00 Operating 89814 Exempt Operating 2013 Yes $85,000 E & D Fare Assist $3,300,000 Operating Revenue $3,385,00044.24.00 Planning 89831 Exempt Planning 2013 Yes $75,000 Dedicated Local Tax $75,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89819 Exempt Capital 2013 Yes $600,000 5307 $125,000 UTP $25,000 Dedicated Local Tax $750,00011.12.04 Small Buses 89822 5 Replacement Exempt Capital 2013 Yes $275,000 5307 $100,000 Dedicated Local Tax $375,000

30.09.00 Operating 89814 Exempt Operating 2014 Yes $85,000 E & D Fare Assist $3,300,000 Operating Revenue $3,385,00044.24.00 Planning 89831 Exempt Planning 2014 Yes $75,000 Dedicated Local Tax $75,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89819 Exempt Capital 2014 Yes $600,000 5307 $125,000 UTP $25,000 Dedicated Local Tax $750,00011.12.04 Small Buses 89822 5 Replacement Exempt Capital 2014 Yes $275,000 5307 $100,000 Dedicated Local Tax $375,000

30.09.00 Operating 89814 Exempt Operating 2015 Yes $85,000 E & D Fare Assist $3,300,000 Operating Revenue $3,385,00044.24.00 Planning 89831 Exempt Planning 2015 Yes $75,000 Dedicated Local Tax $75,00011.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance 89819 Exempt Capital 2015 Yes $600,000 5307 $125,000 UTP $25,000 Dedicated Local Tax $750,00011.12.02 Large Bus 89830 1 Replacement Exempt Capital 2015 Yes $275,000 5307 $100,000 Dedicated Local Tax $375,000

TOTALS $3,500,000 $840,000 $14,005,000 $18,345,000

Urban Transit Program (UTP) funds are derived from state-attributable, federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds

Project Description PID # QtyExpansion or Replacement

Air Quality Accessible

State FY


Federal Funding $


State Funding $

State Funding Source

Local Funding $ Local Funding Source


Specialized Transportation Program Exempt Yes 2012 Yes $214,448 5310 $0 $53,612 Other $268,060Specialized Transportation Program Exempt Yes 2013 Yes $214,448 5310 $0 $53,612 Other $268,060Specialized Transportation Program Exempt Yes 2014 Yes $214,448 5310 $0 $53,612 Other $268,060Specialized Transportation Program Exempt Yes 2015 Yes $214,448 5310 $0 $53,612 Other $268,060

Job Access and Reverse Commute Exempt Yes 2012 Yes $318,892 5316 $0 $318,892 Other $637,784Job Access and Reverse Commute Exempt Yes 2013 Yes $318,892 5316 $0 $318,892 Other $637,784Job Access and Reverse Commute Exempt Yes 2014 Yes $318,892 5316 $0 $318,892 Other $637,784Job Access and Reverse Commute Exempt Yes 2015 Yes $318,892 5316 $0 $318,892 Other $637,784

New Freedom Program Exempt Yes 2012 Yes $198,800 5317 $0 $49,700 Other $248,500New Freedom Program Exempt Yes 2013 Yes $198,800 5317 $0 $49,700 Other $248,500New Freedom Program Exempt Yes 2014 Yes $198,800 5317 $0 $49,700 Other $248,500New Freedom Program Exempt Yes 2015 Yes $198,800 5317 $0 $49,700 Other $248,500

TOTALS $2,928,560 $0 $1,688,816 $4,617,376

Table T - 2


TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTSPortage Area Regional Transportation Authority


Coordinated Human Services / Public Transportation Projects

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Table T‐2AMATS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 2012‐2015

Transit Projects

Summary Sheet

METRO RTA(In Thousands of Dollars)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES FEDERAL FUNDING STATE FUNDING LOCAL FUNDING

F.Y. Capital Operating Planning Capital1 Operating Planning Capital2 Operating Planning Capital Operating Planning

2012 $14,842 $36,370 $360 $8,176 $0 $0 $498 $370 $0 $6,168 $36,000 $360

2013 $11,422 $36,370 $360 $8,176 $0 $0 $498 $370 $0 $2,748 $36,000 $360

2014 $8,872 $36,370 $360 $6,698 $0 $0 $0 $370 $0 $2,174 $36,000 $360

2015 $8,590 $36,370 $360 $6,830 $0 $0 $0 $370 $0 $1,761 $36,000 $360

Total $43,727 $145,480 $1,440 $29,879 $0 $0 $995 $1,480 $0 $12,852 $144,000 $1,440

1 Figures shown in this column include Section 5307 Capital Funds programmed for subsidizing Preventive Maintenance expenses2 State UTP funds are derived from state ‐ attributable Surface Transportation Program funds

PARTA(In Thousands of Dollars)


F.Y. Capital Operating Planning Capital1 Operating Planning Capital Operating Planning Capital Operating Planning

2012 $1,130 $3,385 $75 $875 $0 $0 $125 $85 $0 $130 $3,300 $75

2013 $1,125 $3,385 $75 $875 $0 $0 $125 $85 $0 $125 $3,300 $75

2014 $1,125 $3,385 $75 $875 $0 $0 $125 $85 $0 $125 $3,300 $75

2015 $1,125 $3,385 $75 $875 $0 $0 $125 $85 $0 $125 $3,300 $75

Total $4,505 $13,540 $300 $3,500 $0 $0 $500 $340 $0 $505 $13,200 $300

1 Figures shown in this column include Section 5307 Capital Funds programmed for subsidizing Preventive Maintenance expenses.


F.Y. Capital Operating Planning Capital Operating Planning Capital Operating Planning Capital Operating Planning

2012 $268 $0 $0 $214 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54 $0 $0

2013 $268 $0 $0 $214 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54 $0 $0

2014 $268 $0 $0 $214 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54 $0 $0

2015 $268 $0 $0 $214 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54 $0 $0

Total $1,072 $0 $0 $858 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $214 $0 $0



2012 $0 $638 $0 $0 $319 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $319 $0

2013 $0 $638 $0 $0 $319 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $319 $0

2014 $0 $638 $0 $0 $319 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $319 $0

2015 $0 $638 $0 $0 $319 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $319 $0

Total $0 $2,551 $0 $0 $1,276 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,276 $0



2012 $249 $0 $0 $199 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0

2013 $249 $0 $0 $199 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0

2014 $249 $0 $0 $199 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0

2015 $249 $0 $0 $199 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0

Total $994 $0 $0 $795 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $199 $0 $0

Specialized Transportation Program(In Thousands of Dollars)

Job Access and Reverse Commute Program(In Thousands of Dollars)

New Freedom Program(In Thousands of Dollars)

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Chapter 4 FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT SAFETEA-LU requires that the Transportation Improvement Program include a financial plan demonstrating that the TIP can be implemented with the financial resources that are expected to be available to the AMATS area. The development of this financial plan is based on a comprehensive, cooperative and continuing planning process that involves ODOT, AMATS and area transit operators. Federal funding for transportation projects and programs are channeled through this planning process. This chapter summarizes highway and transit revenues anticipated to be available and compares them to the project costs identified as needed to implement the FY 2012-2015 TIP. Highway cost information has been drawn from Table H-3 in Chapter 2 and transit cost information has been drawn from Table T-2 in Chapter 3. Projects listed in the four years of the TIP are limited to those for which funds are available or committed. It should be noted that projections of federal funds involve a measure of uncertainty due to the fact that the current legislation authorizing federal transportation funds has expired and no new legislation has been passed. Project cost estimates in the TIP were developed by individual project sponsors and are updated using ODOT cost inflation factors which account for year of expenditure dollars. That is, the year in which a project is programmed in the TIP reflects the cost of that project for that particular year. ODOT allocated funds The majority of the projects listed in the highway portion of the TIP are financed through ODOT-managed funding sources. The fiscal constraint analysis for these projects are recorded in the Financial Analysis chapter of the State Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2012-2015. AMATS allocated funds ODOT suballocates federal funding to AMATS for the STP, CMAQ and TEP funding programs. As part of the development of the TIP, ODOT provided a forecast of these funds anticipated to be available during fiscal years 2012 through 2015. These revenue estimates include a 3% annual increase for each year of the TIP. AMATS uses a competitive application process to award these funds to project sponsors as outlined in the Funding Policy Guidelines contained in Appendix A. It should be noted that these funds are not subject to an additional inflation factor because AMATS caps the amount of federal funds a project is to receive.


Table F-1 compares forecasted annual revenues with expenditures for highway funding programs controlled by the AMATS Policy Committee (STP, CMAQ, and TEP). Due to the nature of project programming and development, it can be seen that, in any particular year, project costs may exceed available revenue. The resulting negative funding balance is corrected by trading funds among funding programs as indicated on the right hand side of the table under the heading “Budget Balancing”. The table shows that expected revenue equals anticipated project costs thereby demonstrating financial constraint for AMATS funding program as required by federal legislation. Transit allocated funds Funds for the Specialized Transportation Program (FTA Section 5310) have been programmed in each year of the TIP based on a typical allocation from ODOT. Funds for the Job Access and Reverse Commute (FTA Section 5316) and the New Freedom (FTA Section 5317) Programs have been programmed based on the FY 2010 allocations. Eligible agencies may apply for this funding biennially as part of the Coordinated Public Transit / Human Services Transportation Plan process. The fiscal constraint analysis for Specialized Transportation projects is recorded in the Financial Analysis chapter of the State Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2012-2015. JARC and New Freedom are competitively selected and receive funding after it made available as part of the annual federal allocations. Projects awarded for funding under the JARC and New Freedom programs will not exceed the amount of funds available. The forecast of AMATS managed Section 5307 funds was based on FTA’s actual allocations for the program for federal fiscal year 2010. Per ODOT’s guidance, it has been assumed that there will be no increase in Section 5307 funds for FY 2012 through 2015. Table F-2 compares forecasted revenues for the FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program with the federal cost of the transit projects listed in the TIP. No fiscal year is over-programmed. Total TIP Revenues and Costs Table F-3 summarizes the total estimated revenue amount available by funding source and year and compares it to all highway and transit projects programmed in the TIP. Based on these figures, it can be seen that in all cases projected federal, state and local revenues are adequate to cover project costs for the life of the TIP.

STP CMAQ TEP Budget BalancingDescription (4TA7) (4TB7) (4TC7) 4TA7 4TB7 4TC7

2011 Allocated Budget $20,452,900 $9,745,631 $1,315,796

Encumbered to date $3,634,817 $60,000 $758,334Remaining Project Demand $13,299,832 $7,283,299 $4,600

Projected Carry Over $3,518,251 $2,402,332 $552,8622012 Allocated Budget $9,820,891 $5,066,623 $982,089

FY 2011 Carry Over $3,518,251 $2,402,332 $552,862Available 2012 Budget $13,339,142 $7,468,955 $1,534,951

Program Demand $13,922,000 $300,000 $1,400,000Shortfall/Balance ($582,858) $7,168,955 $134,951

Budget transactions $600,000 ($600,000) $0 $600,000 ($600,000) $0Revised Budget $10,420,891 $4,466,623 $982,089

Carry Over $17,142 $6,568,955 $134,9512013 Allocated Budget $10,115,518 $5,218,621 $1,011,552

FY 2012 Carry Over $17,142 $6,568,955 $134,951Available 2013 Budget $10,132,660 $11,787,576 $1,146,503

Program Demand $13,874,230 $5,474,000 $1,565,600Shortfall/Balance ($3,741,570) $6,313,576 ($419,097)

Budget transactions $3,800,000 ($4,220,000) $420,000 3,800,000 (4,220,000) 420,000Revised Budget $13,915,518 $998,621 $1,431,552

Carry Over $58,430 $2,093,576 $9032014 Allocated Budget $10,418,983 $5,375,180 $1,041,898

FY 2013 Carry Over $58,430 $2,093,576 $903Available 2014 Budget $10,477,413 $7,468,756 $1,042,801

Program Demand $8,764,000 $6,024,000 $1,400,000Shortfall/Balance $1,713,413 $1,444,756 ($357,199)

Budget transactions ($360,000) $0 $360,000 ($360,000) $0 $360,000Revised Budget $10,058,983 $5,375,180 $1,401,898

Carry Over $1,353,413 $1,444,756 $2,8012015 Allocated Budget $10,731,553 $5,536,435 $1,073,155

FY 2014 Carry Over $1,353,413 $1,444,756 $2,801Net 2011 Budget $12,084,966 $6,981,191 $1,075,956

Program Demand $6,956,000 $5,680,000 $0Shortfall/Balance $5,128,966 $1,301,191 $1,075,956

Budget transactions (4,040,000.00) 4,820,000.00 (780,000.00) (4,040,000.00) 4,820,000.00 (780,000.00)Revised Budget $6,691,553 $10,356,435 $293,155

Carry Over $1,088,966 $6,121,191 $295,956$0 $0 $0

Year

Forcasted Revenues and Project CostsAMATS Funded Highway Improvements

Table F‐1

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FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 TOTALCARRYOVER BALANCE $6,305,642 $4,469,243 $2,632,843 $2,274,843REVENUE FTA 5307 (A) $6,561,010 $6,561,010 $6,561,010 $6,561,010 $26,244,041 FTA 5307 (C) $653,590 $653,590 $653,590 $653,590 $2,614,360 TOTAL $13,520,243 $11,683,843 $9,847,443 $9,489,443 $28,858,401PROJECT EXPENDITURES METRO $8,176,000 $8,176,000 $6,697,600 $6,829,600 $29,879,200 PARTA $875,000 $875,000 $875,000 $875,000 $3,500,000 TOTAL $9,051,000 $9,051,000 $7,572,600 $7,704,600 $33,379,200

ENDING YEAR BALANCE $4,469,243 $2,632,843 $2,274,843 $1,784,843

FTA 5307 (A) ‐ Section 5307 Formula Grant Program (Akron Urbanized Area)FTA 5307 (C) ‐ Section 5307 Formula Grant Program (Cleveland Urbanized Area)Projected Revenue based on FY 2010 allocations.

FTA SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM

Table F‐2

Forecasted Revenues and Project Costs

AMATS Funded Transit Improvements

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FUNDING $(000)

Budget Estimate Budget Estimate Budget Estimate Budget Estimate

BR $644 $644 $8,390 $8,390 $2,262 $2,262 $2,810 $2,810

BR-C $2,713 $2,713 $4,494 $4,494 $0 $0 $308 $308

CMAQ-A $300 $300 $5,474 $5,474 $6,024 $6,024 $5,680 $5,680

CMAQ-S $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

DISC $0 $0 $333 $333 $0 $0 $0 $0

HSP $1,730 $1,730 $6,641 $6,641 $6,252 $6,252 $797 $797

IM $30,608 $30,608 $58,565 $58,565 $7,087 $7,087 $31,176 $31,176

NHS $5,789 $5,789 $928 $928 $2,192 $2,192 $9,687 $9,687

STP-A $13,922 $13,922 $13,874 $13,874 $8,764 $8,764 $6,956 $6,956

STP-C $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STP-S $4,512 $4,512 $11,198 $11,198 $15,940 $15,940 $13,760 $13,760

TEP-A $1,400 $1,400 $1,566 $1,566 $1,400 $1,400 $0 $0

TEP-S $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STATE $6,826 $6,826 $14,852 $14,852 $6,135 $6,135 $8,309 $8,309

LOCAL (OTC) $38,820 $38,820 $26,041 $26,041 $12,366 $12,366 $4,782 $4,782

HIGHWAY TOTALS $107,264 $107,264 $152,355 $152,355 $68,423 $68,423 $84,264 $84,264

FTA 5307 $9,051 $9,051 $9,051 $9,051 $7,573 $7,573 $7,705 $7,705

FTA 5309 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FTA 5310 $214 $214 $214 $214 $214 $214 $214 $214

FTA 5316 $319 $319 $319 $319 $319 $319 $319 $319

FTA 5317 $199 $199 $199 $199 $199 $199 $199 $199

CMAQ-A $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STP-S $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STATE $1,078 $1,078 $1,078 $1,078 $580 $580 $580 $580

LOCAL $46,456 $46,456 $43,031 $43,031 $42,457 $42,457 $42,044 $42,044

TRANSIT TOTALS $57,317 $57,317 $53,892 $53,892 $51,342 $51,342 $51,061 $51,061

Federal $71,401 $71,401 $121,246 $121,246 $58,226 $58,226 $79,610 $79,610

State $7,904 $7,904 $15,930 $15,930 $6,715 $6,715 $8,889 $8,889

Local $85,276 $85,276 $69,072 $69,072 $54,823 $54,823 $46,826 $46,826

GRAND TOTAL $164,581 $164,581 $206,247 $206,247 $119,764 $119,764 $135,324 $135,324

ODOT and AMATS have collaborated on the project selection process for ODOT controlled funding and have confirmed the availablity of adequate revenue.

Programmed Projects by Funding CategoryFY 2012-2015

Table F-3

FY 2012-2015 TIP TOTALS

HIGHWAYS

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Funding Category

FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015

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Chapter 5

MAINTAINING and OPERATING the EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Through the TIP, the AMATS Policy Committee has made a commitment to maintain and operate the existing transportation system as well as provide for new capacity improvements. A total of $625.9 million in highway and transit projects is listed in the four years of the TIP. Of this total, $530.7 million are for projects designed to maintain the operation of the highway and public transportation systems. Federal funds are not the only source of revenue for implementing transportation projects in the AMATS area. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), municipalities, counties, townships and regional transit authorities also initiate transportation projects with funding received from other programs. ODOT implements many transportation projects through state funding programs. ODOT, in an effort to emphasize the commitment being made to maintain the existing transportation system, has identified projects and the amount of funding set aside for various maintenance-type activities. These projects are included in Table H-3. Municipalities, counties, and townships also initiate transportation improvements with local funds. The major source of revenues for these projects is the local permissive taxes, motor fuel taxes and license plate registration fees. The revenues received from these sources are used to plan, construct, reconstruct, repair and maintain highways and bridges as defined in the Ohio Revised Code. Another source of funding comes from the Ohio Public Works Commission known as State Issue II funds, which focuses on repairing and maintaining local infrastructure. These sources of revenue provide approximately $73.3 million annually for transportation improvements in the AMATS area. The services operated by the AMATS area’s two transit authorities (METRO RTA and PARTA), and the services provided by agencies utilizing funds through the Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan, are an important part of the region’s transportation system. Their services provide basic mobility and an alternative to auto usage for many area residents. Thus, the maintenance and operation of the area’s transit service is imperative. All of the transit projects programmed in the TIP are related to either:

1) continued operation of METRO’s and PARTA’s services 2) replacement of worn out rolling stock and equipment 3) maintenance and rehabilitation of existing equipment, facilities, and rolling stock 4) Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan

The total cost for all of these expenditures is $213.6 million. In order of amount of funds, these expenses are paid for by a combination of grants from the State of Ohio, local transit sales taxes, federal funds, passenger fare revenues and other local funds. This represents a substantial local


commitment to maintaining the area’s transit service. In summary, AMATS area has demonstrated its financial commitment to maintaining and operating the existing transportation system. Approximately 85% of the funding allocated to transportation improvements in the AMATS area is directed in this manner. Table M-1 has been included to demonstrate which funding sources and their amounts are being used to maintain and operate the federal-aid highway and public transportation systems.

Table M-1

FY 2012-2015FUNDS $(000)

Funding Source PreservationOperational

ImprovementsCapacity or Expansion

Bike/Ped (Enhancements) Total

BR $14,106 $0 $0 $0 $14,106

BR-C $7,515 $0 $0 $0 $7,515

CMAQ-A $800 $9,408 $7,270 $0 $17,478

CMAQ-S $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

DISC $0 $333 $0 $0 $333

HSP $1,040 $9,871 $4,508 $0 $15,419

IM $123,206 $0 $4,230 $0 $127,436

NHS $15,476 $0 $3,120 $0 $18,596

OTC $0 $0 $34,000 $0 $34,000

STP-A $6,295 $24,694 $12,527 $0 $43,516

STP-C $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STP-S $40,292 $3,050 $2,068 $0 $45,410

TEP-A $0 $0 $0 $4,366 $4,366

TEP-S $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STATE $28,927 $1,597 $5,598 $0 $36,121

LOCAL $14,193 $16,285 $9,718 $7,813 $48,009

HIGHWAY TOTALS $251,850 $65,239 $83,038 $12,179 $412,305

FTA 5307 - Urban Formula $33,379 $0 $0 $0 $33,379

FTA 5309 - Local Earmark $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FTA 5310 - Specialized $858 $0 $0 $0 $858

FTA 5316 - JARC $1,276 $0 $0 $0 $1,276

FTA 5317 - New Freedom $0 $0 $795 $0 $795

CMAQ-A $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STP-S $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

STATE $3,315 $0 $0 $0 $3,315

LOCAL $173,787 $0 $199 $0 $173,986

TRANSIT TOTALS $212,614 $0 $994 $0 $213,608

Federal $244,243 $47,357 $68,518 $4,366 $364,483

State $32,242 $1,597 $5,598 $0 $39,436

Local $187,980 $16,285 $9,916 $7,813 $221,995

GRAND TOTAL $464,465 $65,239 $84,032 $12,179 $625,914

FEDERAL-AID PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS

TIP TOTALS

Funding Sources by Project Type

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Chapter 6

SUMMARY Transportation improvements require substantial investments in time and resources. The AMATS Policy Committee has endorsed many highway and transit projects which provide federal funding for new capacity improvements as well as improvements which will maintain the existing transportation system. These projects are sponsored by local communities, transit operators and ODOT and are consistent with the AMATS Regional Transportation Plan. In the AMATS area, transportation projects are implemented not only with federal funds but also through local funding programs. The Policy Committee is aware that these local funding programs address maintenance and capacity type transportation improvements. The remainder of the local and regional projects, which are usually larger and more complex in nature, are implemented with federal funding made available through action by the Policy Committee. The FY 2012-2015 TIP reflects those priorities that have been established by the Policy Committee for the Akron Metropolitan area. Highway and transit projects requiring expenditures totaling approximately $625.9 million have been programmed for fiscal years 2012 through 2015. Of this total $83.0 million is for highway capacity projects, $65.2 million is for highway operational improvements, $251.9 million is for maintenance and $12.2 million is for bike and pedestrian trails. Of this total for transit $161.6 million is for transit operations and $52.0 million is for transit capital, maintenance, and planning projects. The following figures summarize the percent of highway, transit and bike/pedestrian expenditures in the FY 2012-2015 TIP.

Figure S-1 Total highway project expenditures by county. Figure S-2 Portage County highway expenditures by project type. Figure S-3 Summit County highway expenditures by project type. Figure S-4 Total transit expenditures by operator. Figure S-5 Total project expenditures by mode.

Portage County$69,887,000

(17%)

Summit County$332,967,000

(81%)

Wayne County$9,451,000

(2%)

Figure S-1Highway Expenditures by County

SOURCE: Table H-3, 2012-2015 Project Cost

Preservation $45,582,000

(65%)

Operational$7,046,000

(10%)

Capacity$13,793,000

(20%)

Bike/Ped$3,466,000

(5%)

Figure S-2

PORTAGE COUNTYHighway Expenditures by Project Type


Preservation $197,467,000

(59%)

Operational$57,542,000

(17%)

Capacity$69,245,000

(21%)

Bike/Ped$8,713,000

(3%)

Figure S-3

SUMMIT COUNTYHighway Expenditures by Project Type


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PARTA$18,345,000

(9%)

METRO$190,647,000

(91%)

Figure S-4

Total Transit Expenditures by Operator

SOURCE:Table T-2 Transit Projects

Highway$400,127,000

(64%)

Bike/Ped$12,179,000

(2%)

Transit$213,609,000

(34%)

Figure S-5Expenditures by Mode

SOURCE: TABLE H-3 and Table T-2

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A-1

Appendix A

FUNDING POLICY GUIDELINES

FUNDING POLICY GUIDELINES

Revised – January 2011 Approved by Policy Resolution Number 2011-01

Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study 806 CitiCenter

146 South High Street Akron, Ohio 44308

This document was prepared by the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Village, City and County governments of Portage and Summit Counties and Chippewa Township in Wayne County. The contents of this document reflect the views of AMATS, which is responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official view and policies of the Ohio and/or U.S. Department of Transportation. This document does not constitute a standard, specification or regulation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page 1 Introduction 3 2 Policy Guidelines Program Administration 4 General Project Eligibility 5 Funding Programs Surface Transportation Program 6 Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program 8 Transportation Enhancement Program 10 Resurfacing Program 12 Pavement Repair and Sidewalk Ramp Program 14 FTA Urbanized Area Formula Program 15 FTA Elderly and Disabled Program 16 FTA JARC Program 18 FTA New Freedom Program 20 3 TIP Project Selection and Implementation Process Duties of TAC and TAC TIP Subcommittee 22 Project Selection Process 24 4 Evaluation Criteria STP Project Evaluation Criteria 26 CMAQ Project Evaluation Criteria 28 TEP Project Evaluation Criteria 30 Resurfacing Project Evaluation Criteria 31 FTA JARC Program Project Evaluation Criteria 32 FTA New Freedom Program Project Evaluation Criteria 33 5 Appendix Overview of Funding Programs Roadways Eligible for Federal-aid Funding Definitions

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SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

Planning, design and construction of major transportation capital investment projects, such as major highway relocations and transit service expansions, are costly and time-consuming. Even relatively minor improvements require a substantial investment of time and resources. In order to implement transportation projects in a systematic manner, proper planning is essential. The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, also referred to as AMATS, is one of the 17 transportation-planning agencies in Ohio. These, and similar agencies throughout the United States, were established as a result of the 1962 Federal Aid Highway Act. This Act requires urban areas of more than 50,000 in population to have a cooperative, continuous and comprehensive (or "3-C") planning process in order to receive federal aid for transportation improvements. A primary responsibility of AMATS is to prepare and maintain a Transportation Improvement Program (or TIP) that meets the travel needs of people and businesses in Summit and Portage Counties and portions of Wayne County. The TIP is a four-year comprehensive listing of transportation improvements scheduled for implementation with federal or state funds. A project must be included in an area's TIP in order to receive funding assistance from the Federal Highway Administration or the Federal Transit Administration. As part of preparing the TIP, the AMATS Policy Committee has the lead responsibility for programming transportation projects under the Federal Highway Administration's Surface Transportation Program, Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program, and Transportation Enhancement Program and the Federal Transit Administration's Urban Formula, Elderly and Disabled, Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Programs. The purpose of this report is to document the funding policy guidelines established by the AMATS Policy Committee for these programs and the process to select projects for the TIP. These guidelines reflect the goals outlined in the Regional Transportation Plan that make preserving the existing transportation system the highest priority while continuing to improve safety and reduce congestion. It also includes a procedure to continuously monitor funding programs. It has four main sections. Section 2 describes the policy guidelines for the programming of federal transportation funds. Section 3 describes the process to select projects for the TIP as well as the process to expedite the implementation of these projects in a timely manner. Section 4 describes the evaluation criteria for each funding program for which the AMATS Policy Committee has the lead responsibility and lastly a map of the federal-aid system and a list of definitions is included.

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SECTION 2

POLICY GUIDELINES

The AMATS Policy Committee has established a set of Funding Policy Guidelines to be used in selecting projects using federal funding directly attributable to the AMATS area for the TIP. The purpose of this section is to describe these policy guidelines. They are grouped into three categories-Program Administration, General Project Eligibility and Funding Programs. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 1. Responsibility - The Technical Advisory Committee is responsible for monitoring the federal

funding programs attributable to AMATS and making recommendations to the Policy Committee.

2. Project Review Meetings - Quarterly project review meetings are scheduled to monitor the

status of programmed projects. Project sponsors or their representative are required to attend. 3. Project Lockdown –Sponsors must have their associated project milestone dates finalized by

December of each year for projects that are scheduled in the next fiscal year. 4. Reservoir Projects – A project that is scheduled in the fourth quarter (April to June) of a

fiscal year may be assigned as a reservoir project. This means that the project may sell in either the current fiscal year or the first quarter (July to September) of the next fiscal year and not incur any adverse penalty. Regardless of which fiscal year the project sells in, the project’s Plans, Specifications, and Estimate or PS&E package must still be submitted in the current fiscal year.

5. Funds Management - If a significant funding balance remains at the end of the current fiscal

year, one or more of several options will be pursued to avoid a shortfall of funds. These options include but are not limited to moving reservoir projects as needed, applying funds to remaining projects in that year subject to the funding policy cap and a limit of a 15% increase, or trade/transfer funds with ODOT, County Engineers Association of Ohio, or another MPO.

If a shortfall in funds in one funding program is a concern, the funding source of one or more

projects may be switched or split into two funding sources for items that are eligible for those funds.

AMATS receives suballocated funds at the discretion of ODOT and US DOT. If ODOT’s or US DOT’s current funding policy changes in regards to amount of funds suballocated or the elimination of a funding program, AMATS assumes no liability in funding projects that have been affected by these changes.

6. Fair Share Distribution – Several AMATS funding programs use equitable distribution of funds as an evaluation criterion. This criterion uses a target budget for each community in

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the AMATS area. The target budget is based on the community’s percent of the population compared to the total funds spent and programmed by AMATS since 1972. The community’s percent population for the target budget is calculated using the percent urban population from the 1980 and 1990 Census and total population from the 2000 Census. AMATS’ funds programmed for a project in a community is attributed to the community regardless of project sponsor.

GENERAL PROJECT ELIGIBILITY 1. Regional Transportation Plan – All projects implemented with federal funds must be

included in or consistent with the approved AMATS Regional Transportation Plan. 2. Application Legislation - Local commitment, in the form of specific legislation, is required

of sponsors and co-sponsor(s) seeking STP, CMAQ or TEP funding. This ensures that Councils and Boards recognize that the project is being submitted for federal funding and that a local funding match is required. Legislation must include the following: project name, description and cost, an acknowledgement that the sponsor and co-sponsor(s) have read and understand AMATS Funding Policy Guidelines, and that the sponsor and co-sponsor(s) are aware a local match is required. Sample legislation will be included with project applications when they are given to project sponsors. Failure to submit legislation by the established due date may result in cancellation of project application.

3. Ineligible Items - Preliminary engineering and plan development costs, including the

development of right-of-way and construction plans are the responsibility of the project sponsor and are not eligible for AMATS funds (except for TEP projects).

4. Logical Termini and Independent Utility – Projects submitted for federal funds must have

logical termini and independent utility. This means a project must have rational end points and stand alone when completed. For example, a project may be one phase in a multi-phase project, but each phase must have immediate benefit and use to the public in case additional phases are never funded.

5. Contiguous Projects – Project sponsors that have contiguous projects, such as a phase one

and two, may combine their projects after the original approval for funding by AMATS. Combining of projects is subject to the availability of funds and approval by AMATS. AMATS funding for the combined project is not to exceed the sum of the individual project caps that were originally approved for funding.

6. Project Programming Package – Project sponsors must submit a Programming Package to ODOT within 45 days of notification of Policy Committee’s action to approve funding for the project. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of project.

7. Planning Studies – Applications that are submitted for planning studies will be evaluated on a

case-by-case scenario.

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Description The Surface Transportation Program (STP) provides flexible funding for a wide variety of projects including highways, transit and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Funding for STP projects is assigned to MPO areas by Congress and, in addition, ODOT suballocates a portion of their statewide STP funding to Ohio MPOs. Eligibility STP funds are the most versatile and may be used for any project that is recommended in or consistent with the AMATS Regional Transportation Plan. STP funds can be used on any federal-aid roadway classified above a local road or a rural minor collector and bridge projects on any public road. STP projects can include highway projects and bridge improvements (construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, restoration, and operational), transportation system management, public transit capital improvement projects, commuter rail, carpool projects, bus terminals and facilities, bikeways, pedestrian facilities and planning studies.

Program Policies 1. Federal Participation

a. The maximum federal share for projects under the STP program is 80% of the total eligible project costs (excluding 100% local items). Federal funds are capped at the approved amount shown in the current TIP.

b. Federal funding for STP projects is either the federal participation rate approved for the project or the total federal funds approved for the project, whichever is less.

2. Local Participation

a. The minimum local share is 20% of total eligible project costs (excluding 100% local items).

b. The local share for STP projects may be from local, state or other non-federal sources. These projects are not eligible for softmatch credit, or 100% Federal funding participation, regardless of Federal or state eligibility. Planning and engineering costs (including the development of right-of-way and construction plans) are not considered as local share.

3. Right-of-Way - the right-of-way funding may be adjusted from the original amount approved

as long as the project’s total cap is not increased. These projects have a combined right-of-way and construction cap (see 5 below).

4. Construction/Capital Purchases - the construction funding may be adjusted from the original

amount approved as long as the project’s total cap is not increased. These projects have a combined right-of-way and construction cap (see 5 below).

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5. STP Funding Cap - STP projects have a combined right-of-way and construction cap of $6,000,000 in federal funds. Assuming an 80% Federal share, total project cost should not exceed $7,500,000. Any cost above this amount is the responsibility of the local sponsor.

6. Project Delays – projects that are delayed or cancelled will be re-evaluated based on the

following principles: a. If a project is delayed due to the lack of programmed federal funds, the project will be

rescheduled as soon as funds become available. b. If a project is delayed due to the project sponsor, the project may be cancelled or

rescheduled at a later time as not to impact or jeopardize other projects that have met their schedules.

7. Project Cost Increases – Project phases scheduled in the next fiscal year will be updated in

AMATS funding program to reflect the latest estimates. Project sponsors must submit revised project cost estimates for the phase that is scheduled in the next fiscal year.

If the revised project cost estimate is lower than the original estimate, AMATS federal share,

as shown in AMATS Funding Program and Balances Table, will be adjusted accordingly to reflect 80% of the revised estimate. The project cost shown in the TIP will not be changed and the project is still eligible to receive federal funding up to 80% of the original estimate.

If the revised project cost estimate, based on the original scope, is higher than the original estimate, AMATS federal share may be increased up to 80% of the revised estimate. AMATS federal share increase is limited to 15% above the original federal share programmed for the project and is not to exceed the funding policy cap for right-of-way and construction. The AMATS Staff has the authority to make funding decisions for project cost increases based on the availability of funds. Situations not specified herein will be reviewed by the TAC TIP Subcommittee.

8. Major Changes to Project Funding – Project sponsors that reapply for additional funding for

an existing project programmed with AMATS funds, will not have their original project cancelled provided it remains a viable project.

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CONGESTION MITIGATION/AIR QUALITY PROGRAM Description The Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program (CMAQ) provides funding for projects and programs in air quality non-attainment and maintenance areas for ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM-10, PM-2.5) which reduce transportation related emissions. The AMATS area is designated as a non-attainment area for ozone and PM2.5 and is, therefore, eligible to receive CMAQ funding. ODOT suballocates a portion of their statewide CMAQ funding to Ohio MPOs that are in non-attainment. Eligibility In determining project eligibility, only projects that have documented ozone emissions and PM2.5 reductions can be considered. These projects may include signalization and operational highway improvements including roundabouts, replacement or retrofit of older diesel buses, alternative fuel programs, rideshare projects and park-and-ride projects. CMAQ funds cannot be used for projects such as the addition of through lanes or a new highway. Program Policies

1. Federal Participation

a. The maximum federal share for projects under the CMAQ Program is 80% of total eligible project costs (excluding 100% local items). Federal funds are also capped at the approved amount shown in the current TIP.

b. Federal funding participation for CMAQ projects is either the federal participation rate approved for the project, or the total federal funds approved for the project, whichever is less.



b. The local share for CMAQ projects may be from local, state or other non-federal sources. These projects are not eligible for softmatch credit, or 100% Federal funding participation, regardless of Federal or state eligibility. Planning and engineering costs (including the development of right-of-way and construction plans or CMAQ eligibility determination) are not considered as local share.

3. Right-of-Way - the right-of-way funding may be adjusted from the original amount approved

as long as the project’s total cap is not increased. These projects have a combined right-of-way and construction cap (see 5 below).

4. Construction/Capital Purchases - the construction funding may be adjusted from the original

amount approved as long as the project’s total cap is not increased. These projects have a combined right-of-way and construction cap (see 5 below).

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5. CMAQ Funding Cap - CMAQ projects have a combined right-of-way and construction cap of $6,000,000 in federal funds. Assuming an 80% Federal share, total project cost should not exceed $7,500,000. Any cost above this amount is the responsibility of the local sponsor.

6. Project Delays – Funding for CMAQ projects that are delayed or cancelled will be re-

evaluated based on the following principles: a. If a project is delayed due to the lack of programmed federal funds, the project will be



7. Project Cost Increases – CMAQ project phases scheduled in the next fiscal year will be

updated in AMATS funding program to reflect the latest estimates. Project sponsors must submit revised project cost estimates for the phase that is scheduled in the next fiscal year.






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TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Description The Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) provides funding for facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians and sidewalks. Ten percent of a state's Surface Transportation Program funding is dedicated to this program. ODOT suballocates a portion of their statewide STP funding to Ohio MPOs for TEP projects. Eligibility All TEP projects must relate to surface transportation and must address a transportation need, use, or benefit. Project categories include pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction are eligible project costs. Program Policies 1. Ownership - The proposed Enhancement project must be publicly owned and on existing

publicly owned property (except when property acquisition is part of the proposal).

2. Cost Estimates - Cost estimates for TEP projects must be submitted by a professional engineer or architect.

3. Maintenance – Maintenance-type projects or work items, such as sidewalk replacement and

bikeway resurfacing or regrading, are not eligible for TEP funding. 4. Upgrading – Upgrading bikeways (such as converting a granular-surfaced bikeway to asphalt

or concrete) are eligible for funding except if previously funded with federal funds through AMATS.


a. The maximum federal share for projects under the TEP Program is 80% of total eligible project costs (excluding 100% local items). Federal funds are also capped at the approved amount shown in the current TIP.

b. Federal funding participation for TEP projects is either the federal participation rate approved for the project, or the total federal funds approved for the project, whichever is less.



b. The local share for TEP projects may be from local, state or other non-federal sources. These projects are not eligible for softmatch credit, or 100% Federal funding participation, regardless of Federal or state eligibility. Planning and engineering costs (including the development of right-of-way and construction plans) are not considered as local share.

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7. Preliminary Engineering - The preliminary engineering funding may be adjusted from the original amount approved as long as the project’s total cap is not increased (see 11 below). Up to 25% of the annual TEP allocation may be set aside to fund preliminary engineering.

8. Right-of-Way a. The right-of-way funding may be adjusted from the original amount approved as long as

the project’s total cap is not increased (see 11 below). b. Right-of-way acquisition may be included only as a part of the cost for the entire project,

not as a stand alone project.

9. Construction/Capital Purchases - the construction funding may be adjusted from the original amount approved for funding as long as the project’s total cap is not increased (see 11 below).

10. TEP Funding Cap - TEP projects have a combined preliminary engineering, right-of-way and

construction cap of $700,000 in federal funds. Assuming an 80% Federal share, total project cost should not exceed $875,000. Any cost above this amount is the responsibility of the local sponsor.








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AMATS RESURFACING PROGRAM Description Resurfacing projects on non-state routes using AMATS STP funds. Eligibility Eligible routes for resurfacing include principal and minor arterials, urban collectors and major rural collectors that are not on a state route. Minor rural collector and local roadways are not eligible for federal funding. In order to be consistent with the ODOT Urban Paving Program, the eligibility of an item will be as outlined in ODOT’s Urban Paving Policy with the exception of full and partial depth pavement repair and ADA sidewalk ramps, which are eligible for AMATS funding. Work items not directly related to the pavement resurfacing are not eligible for funding such as culvert replacement, street trees and guardrail. Roadways with a Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) of greater than 80 are also not eligible for funding. Program Policies 1. Resurfacing - Resurfacing is defined as a thin asphalt type overlay, not to exceed 3 inches, or

similar treatment. Concrete roadways are not eligible unless being overlaid with asphalt.

2. Reconstruction – Pavements in need of reconstruction are not eligible for AMATS Resurfacing Program funds. A project is considered roadway reconstruction and not resurfacing when over 25% of the pavement surface area within the project limits needs repaired or replaced.

3. Structures – Any work on structures beyond the asphalt type overlay as mentioned above is

not eligible for funding. 4. Frequency of Resurfacing – Sponsors are responsible for maintaining their roadways so that

the pavement does not deteriorate prematurely. AMATS will only provide funding for resurfacing at a minimum of 10-year intervals if the previous resurfacing involved federal funds. The 10-year interval begins on the date the last resurfacing was completed and does not include temporary overlays.


a. The maximum federal share for projects under the Resurfacing program is 80% of the total eligible project costs (excluding 100% local items). Federal funds are capped at the approved amount shown in the current TIP.

b. Federal funding participation for Resurfacing projects is either the federal participation rate approved for the project, or the total federal funds approved for the project, whichever is less.

c. No more than 20% of the annual STP allocation will be set aside as a target budget to fund this program


a. The minimum local share is 20% of total eligible costs (excluding 100% local items).

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b. The local share for Resurfacing projects may be from local, state or other non-federal sources. These projects are not eligible for softmatch credit, or 100% Federal funding participation, regardless of Federal or state eligibility. Planning and engineering costs (including the development of right-of-way and construction plans) are not considered as local share.

7. Right-of-Way - the right-of-way phase is not eligible for funding. 8. Resurfacing Funding Cap - Resurfacing projects have a construction cap of $800,000 in

federal funds. Assuming an 80% Federal share, total project cost should not exceed $1,000,000. Any cost above this amount is the responsibility of the local sponsor.

9. Project Delays – Funding for STP projects that are delayed or cancelled will be re-evaluated

based on the following principles: a. If a project is delayed due to the lack of programmed federal funds, the project will be










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PAVEMENT REPAIR & SIDEWALK RAMP PROGRAM Description: ODOT’s Urban Paving Program includes participation in resurfacing state and US routes within municipalities. In accordance with ODOT’s Policy, ODOT District 4 requires that all partial and full depth pavement repairs within the project limits be completed before or in conjunction with a resurfacing project that has been scheduled under its paving program. Municipalities are responsible for funding these pavement repairs. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), ODOT District 4 also requires that all sidewalk ramps within the project limits meet the current standards and be completed before or in conjunction with a resurfacing project that has been scheduled under the paving program. Municipalities are also responsible for all sidewalk ramps costs. Eligibility Resurfacing projects on State and US routes within municipalities scheduled under ODOT’s Urban Paving Program. Program Policies AMATS may participate in funding these partial and full depth pavement repairs and sidewalk ramps with STP funds at an 80% share. The AMATS staff has the authority to make funding decisions of up to $150,000 in federal funds per project for a combination of both the pavement repairs and ADA ramps. This action is subject to the availability of funds. The AMATS Policy Committee will make funding decisions for projects that require more than the $150,000 federal share for these items.

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FTA URBANIZED AREA FORMULA (Section 5307) PROGRAM Description The Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Program funding is apportioned to each Urbanized Area as a transportation block grant. These funds are flexible and may be used for a variety of transportation projects. However, these funds tend to be used for transit projects such as bus replacements and other transit capital projects. For urbanized areas over 200,000 in population, such as Akron, Section 5307 funds may only be used for capital expenses. The exceptions to this restriction include expenses for preventive maintenance, the capital cost of leasing, planning, and complementary ADA paratransit service. The funding participation rate for Section 5307 is generally 80% federal and 20% local. Eligibility Grants under the Urbanized Area Formula Program are available to finance planning and capital projects. Capital projects include acquisition, construction, improvement, and maintenance of facilities and equipment for use in public transit. Eligible purposes include planning, engineering design and evaluation of transit projects and other technical transportation-related studies; capital investments in bus and bus-related activities such as replacement of buses, overhaul or rebuilding of buses, security equipment and construction of maintenance and passenger facilities; and capital investments in new and existing fixed guideway systems including rolling stock, overhaul and rebuilding of vehicles, track, signals, communications and computer hardware and software. All preventive maintenance costs are considered capital costs.

Program Policies 1. Designated Recipients – Currently, the only designated recipients of Section 5307 funds in

the AMATS area are METRO RTA in Summit County and PARTA in Portage County. Both METRO and PARTA receive the bulk of their Section 5307 funds from the Akron Urbanized Area’s apportionment and receive smaller suballocations from the apportionment to the Cleveland Urbanized Area.

2. Evaluation of Projects – Annually, METRO and PARTA will submit applications to AMATS

for projects requesting Section 5307 funds. The staff will ensure that the applications are consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan and make recommendations to the Policy Committee and Technical Advisory Committee based on the priorities of the Regional Transportation Plan. If issues arise with a specific project that the staff cannot resolve, the TAC TIP Subcommittee will be called on to resolve the issue.

3. Cleveland Urbanized Area Section 5307 Funds – AMATS is responsible for programming

the projects that METRO and PARTA will fund with the Section 5307 funds they receive from the Cleveland Urbanized Area’s apportionment. Annually, AMATS will work with METRO and PARTA to ensure that FTA obligates all of the Cleveland Urbanized Area Section 5307 funds prior to obligating any Akron Urbanized Area funds.

4. Program Funding Cap – There is no funding cap for the Section 5307 Program.

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FTA ELDERLY AND DISABLED (Section 5310) PROGRAM

Description The Federal Transit Administration Elderly and Disabled (Section 5310) Program provides funding for the purpose of assisting private social service agencies in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities. It is administered by ODOT Office of Transit as the Specialized Transportation Program. Locally, the program is administered by AMATS in cooperation with ODOT Office of Transit. The FTA provides federal funds for the purchase of equipment to support transportation services for the elderly and people with disabilities where existing transportation is unavailable, inappropriate, or insufficient. The FTA provides 80% of the cost of capital items; the remaining 20% must be provided by local funding. ODOT writes the specifications and purchases the vehicles or equipment with costs reimbursed by FTA and the recipient. The Elderly and Disabled Program is required to be part of a locally developed coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan, as mandated in SAFETEA-LU. Projects must be consistent with the AMATS Area Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Eligible Projects Grants under the Elderly and Disabled Program are available to finance capital projects. Eligible purposes include buses, vans, communications equipment, wheelchair lifts, scheduling and coordination hardware and software, and the support of mobility management programs. Program Policies 1. Designated Recipients – ODOT remains the designated recipient of Section 5310 funds. All

subrecipients will receive their funds through one of the recipients. Funds must be spent in the AMATS area. The area’s Program Management Plan (PMP) describes the designated recipient’s policies and procedures for administering FTA funds. The PMP is part of the AMATS Area Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. The PMP also describes the competitive selection process.

2. Evaluation of Projects – All projects must be competitively selected and consistent with the

region’s Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Annually, ODOT will provide to AMATS primary evaluation criteria for the Elderly and

Disabled (Specialized Transportation) Program. All Elderly and Disabled projects must meet ODOT’s minimum scoring requirements.

AMATS will prioritize Elderly and Disabled projects in keeping with the recommendations

in the Coordinated Plan. Elderly and Disabled Program project applications that are not consistent with the Coordinated Plan will not be scored or forwarded to ODOT. ODOT Office of Transit will have the responsibility for final approval of projects for the Elderly and

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Disabled (Specialized Transportation) Program. When issued, ODOT Office of Transit rules and regulations for the Specialized Transportation Program will supersede the AMATS Funding Policy Guidelines where applicable.

3. Program Funding Cap – There is no funding cap for the FTA Section 5310 Program.

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FTA JOB ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE (Section 5316) PROGRAM

Description FTA’s Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program provides grants for competitively selected projects to improve access to transportation services to employment, job training and support activities for welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals. The program requires coordination of federally assisted programs and services in order to make the most efficient use of available resources. Capital and operating projects are eligible. Federal funds can be used for up to 50% of the net project cost for operating projects. Capital projects are eligible to be reimbursed for 80% of the total project cost. The remaining funds must come from local sources. The JARC Program is required to be part of a locally developed coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan, as mandated in SAFETEA-LU. Projects must be competitively selected and consistent with the AMATS Area Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Eligible Projects Grants under the JARC (Section 5316) Program are available to finance capital and operating projects. Eligible purposes include late-night and weekend transportation services, the expansion of fixed-route public transit, demand response van service, ridesharing, coordination and mobility management and ITS improvements. Program Policies 1. Designated Recipients – METRO RTA and PARTA are the designated recipients of JARC

(Section 5316) funds in the AMATS area. Any subrecipients of JARC funds will receive their funds through one of the recipients. Funds must be spent in the AMATS area. The area’s Program Management Plan (PMP) describes the designated recipient’s policies and procedures for administering FTA funds. The PMP is part of the AMATS Area Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. The PMP also describes the competitive selection process.


region’s Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan.

Potential sponsors of JARC projects must forward a Letter of Intent to the Staff indicating an interest in pursuing federal funding for a specific project. The Letter of Intent should contain sufficient information to identify the general scope of the project, anticipated costs and requested federal funding Project sponsors will complete a project application and forward it together with special legislation to the Staff. If a project sponsor submits more than one application, the projects should be prioritized according to the recommendations in Coordinated Plan. The AMATS Staff, METRO and PARTA will review all project applications, apply evaluation criteria, and

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develop a listing of project funding recommendations that will be presented to the TAC TIP Subcommittee. The Project Evaluation Criteria are included in Section E. METRO and PARTA will abstain from reviewing their own project applications.

3. Program Funding Cap – There is no funding cap for the JARC Program.

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FTA NEW FREEDOM (Section 5317) PROGRAM

Description The New Freedom Program is a new program authorized in SAFETEA-LU to support new public transportation services and public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that assist individuals with disabilities with transportation, including transportation to and from jobs and employment support services. New Freedom funds may be used to finance capital and operating expenses. The federal share of eligible capital costs may not exceed 80% of the net capital costs of the project. The federal share of the eligible operating costs may not exceed 50% of the net operating cost of the activity. All of the local share must be provided from sources other than federal DOT funds. The New Freedom Program is required to be part of a locally developed coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan, as mandated in SAFETEA-LU. Projects must be competitively selected and consistent with the AMATS Area Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Eligible Projects Grants under the New Freedom (Section 5317) Program are available to finance capital and operating projects. Eligible purposes include new public transportation services beyond those required by the ADA and alternatives to public transportation designed to assist those with disabilities. Such projects include enhancing demand response service beyond the minimum requirements of the ADA, making accessibility improvements, travel training, mobility management and coordination activities. Program Policies 1. Designated Recipients – METRO RTA and PARTA are the designated recipients of New

Freedom (Section 5317) funds in the AMATS area. Any subrecipients of New Freedom funds will receive their funds through one of the recipients. Funds must be spent in the AMATS area. The area’s Program Management Plan (PMP) describes the designated recipient’s policies and procedures for administering FTA funds. The PMP is part of the AMATS Area Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. The PMP also describes the competitive selection process.


region’s Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan.

Potential sponsors of New Freedom projects must forward a Letter of Intent to the Staff indicating an interest in pursuing federal funding for a specific project. The Letter of Intent should contain sufficient information to identify the general scope of the project, anticipated costs and requested federal funding

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Project sponsors will complete a project application and forward it together with special legislation to the Staff. If a project sponsor submits more than one application, the projects should be prioritized according to the recommendations in the Coordinated Plan. The AMATS Staff, METRO and PARTA will review all project applications, apply evaluation criteria, and develop a listing of project funding recommendations that will be presented to the TAC TIP Subcommittee. The Project Evaluation Criteria are included in Section F. METRO and PARTA will abstain from reviewing their own project applications.

3. Program Funding Cap – There is no funding cap for the New Freedom Program.

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SECTION 3

TIP PROJECT SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS Final selection of STP, CMAQ, TEP, Section 5307 Urban Formula, JARC and New Freedom projects is the responsibility of the AMATS Policy Committee. The AMATS Policy Committee will have the responsibility to make recommendations to ODOT on the selection of projects for the Elderly and Disabled Program. The Policy Committee has assigned specific duties to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the TAC TIP Subcommittee. In this section the assigned duties of the TAC and the TAC TIP Subcommittee are listed. In addition, the steps included in the process to select projects for funding are described. DUTIES OF THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Policy Committee has assigned to the Technical Advisory Committee the following duties in the development and monitoring of the STP, CMAQ, TEP, Section 5307, JARC and New Freedom funding programs:

a. Review project schedules, project costs and funding programs and provide a periodic TIP Status Report to the Policy Committee.

b. Appoint a TIP Subcommittee to monitor TIP funding and project activity. The TAC Chairman will direct this Subcommittee and its membership shall include one representative from each city with a population of over 20,000, the Summit and Portage County Engineers, Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority and METRO Regional Transit Authority. Each member of the Subcommittee has one vote. The chairman can only vote if his or her community is not otherwise represented.

c. Provide recommendations to the Policy Committee for the purpose of adding, deleting or altering TIP projects. In developing its recommendations, the TAC will consider the results of an evaluation of project applications, TIP Subcommittee project funding recommendations, the goals and objectives of the AMATS Regional Transportation Plan, project development schedules, funding availability through other federal programs, anticipated availability of AMATS attributable federal funds, and an equitable distribution of funding among communities or agencies.

DUTIES OF THE TAC TIP SUBCOMMITTEE The Policy Committee has assigned the TAC TIP Subcommittee the following funding policies and programming procedures activities. Staff assistance will be provided to the TAC TIP Subcommittee in performing these duties.

a. Conduct quarterly project review meetings to monitor the status of projects selected for funding.

b. Provide periodic TIP Status Reports to TAC. The report will include an update of project schedules, project costs and funding availability.

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c. Solicit project applications based on the availability of federal funds.

d. Conduct a preliminary review of proposed projects.

e. Review project applications, apply project criteria, and provide to the TAC a listing of project funding recommendations.

f. Complete air quality conformity evaluations as needed.

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Final approval from Policy Committee for new projects

Project sponsor programs project with ODOT within 45 days of Policy Committee approval

Project sponsor, ODOT, and AMATS conduct project scope meetings

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SECTION 4

PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA

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1. Proposed Project Type (maximum 25 points) PointsPreservation Reconstruction (>25% of pavement needs repaired/replaced) 25and Turn lanes Operational Intersection improvements

Signal interconnectsStandard lane widthsTransit capital improvementsBridge rehabilitation/replacement 16

Capacity Additional through lanes 8New roadway

Points awarded in the category with the majority of project activity

2. Project Readiness (maximum 30 points) PointsStage 3 Plans complete (Traditional or Non-Traditional LPA) 30Environmental Clearance 15Project Scoped and Programmed with ODOT 5

Traditional LPA – ODOT administers project

Non-Traditional LPA – Sponsor administers project

3. Safety (maximum 10 points) PointsHigh-crash location listed in AMATS/ODOT Traffic Crash Reports

Top 50% of list 10Bottom 50% of list 5

Bridge General Appraisal Number 5 or below 10

4. Weighted Average Daily Traffic (maximum 15 points) Points20,000 or more 1515,000 to 19,999 1010,000 to 14,999 5Under 10,000 0For Intersection Projects

Entering Average Daily Traffic (ADT)

For Highway Segment Projects

A Section Length is that distance over which ADT is approximately uniform.

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMProject Evaluation Criteria

(Section ADT)x(Section Length)+(Section ADT)x(Section Length)+.…

Total Length of all Project Sections

(Leg 1 ADT)+(Leg 2 ADT)+(Leg 3 ADT)+(Leg 4 ADT)+.…

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5. Federal Functional Classification (maximum 20 points) PointsFreeway, Expressway 20Principal Arterials 20Minor Arterial 10Collector, Local 0

6. Equitable Distribution of Funds (maximum 20 points) Points The Ratio of Funds Received (and Programmed) to a Target Budget

Percentage 0-50 2051-100 16101-150 12151-200 8201-250 4Over 250 0

Fair Share Target Budget calculation is described under Program Administration

Transit capital projects are eligible for STP funding but are evaluated separately.

If project involves more than one functionally classified route, the route with the greatest impact to the project will be scored under this criteria.

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1. Project Type Effectiveness (maximum 25 points) PointsTraffic Flow Improvements (includes Roundabouts) 25Ridesharing Park and Ride Lots Access ManagementReplacement of non-alternative fuel buses with alternative fuel buses(alternative fuel buses includes clean diesel) Methods to increase transit ridership 16New public transit programsDowntown parking control during peak hoursDiesel bus retrofitsBikeways/bicycle facilities 8Pedestrian facilitiesHigh Occupancy Vehicle lanesCommuter railPoints awarded in the category with the majority of project activity

2. Project Readiness (maximum 30 points) PointsStage 3 Plans complete (Traditional or Non-Traditional LPA) 30Environmental Clearance 15Project Scoped and Programmed with ODOT 5

Traditional LPA – ODOT administers project

Non-Traditional LPA – Sponsor administers project

3. Emissions Reduction per $100,000 of Project Cost (max 30 points) Points3.00 tons and above 302.50-2.99 tons 252.00-2.49 tons 201.50-1.99 tons 151.00-1.49 tons 100.50-0.99 tons 50.25-0.49 tons 2less than 0.25 tons 0

4. Reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled per Day (maximum 20 points) 2 points for each reduction of 1000 vehicle miles traveled per day

CONGESTION MITIGATION/AIR QUALITY PROGRAM

2 x (Annual Tonnage Reduction NOX)+ (Annual Tonnage Reduction HC)Total Project Cost (000,000)

Project Evaluation Criteria

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5. Multimodal Features (maximum 10 points) Highway, Transit, Bicycle, Pedestrian, Passenger Rail, Freight

2 Points for each additional mode For a multimodal feature to be considered it must relate to at least 10% of the total cost of the project

6. Existing Level of Service (maximum 25 points) PointsLOS F 25LOS E 17LOS D 8

Calculations to be completed by the AMATS Staff to ensure consistency.

7. Safety (maximum 10 points) PointsHigh-crash location listed in AMATS Traffic Crash Report

Top 50% of list 10Bottom 50% of list 5

8. Federal Functional Classification (maximum 20 points) Points Freeway, Expressway 20

Principal Arterials 20Minor Arterial 10Collector, Local 0


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10. Intelligent Transportation System Component PointsA) Freeway Incident Management Projects (excluding service patrols) 20B) Signal Interconnect included in project 15C) Transit ITS projects 10D) Freeway Service Patrols 5

Transit capital projects are eligible for CMAQ funding but are evaluated separately.

If project involves more than one functionally classified route, the route with the greatest impact to the project will be scored under this criteria.

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TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Project Evaluation Criteria

The available TEP funding will be used to fund projects using the following priority groups:

1. Towpath Trail2. Western Reserve Heritage Trail3. The Portage 4. Tallmadge/Freedom Trail5. Feeder Bikeways6. Sidewalk Projects 7. Bikeway upgrading (converting a granular-surfaced bikeway to asphalt or concrete)

After Priority Group 1 projects are fully funded, Priority Group 2 projects will be considered. This process will continue until available funds are depleted.

To assist in selecting projects that fall within the same priority group, four factors will be considered for scoring. Each of these factors will be weighted equally and scored on a sliding scale between 1 (lowest) and 5 (highest):

1. SafetyHow much does the project improve safety conditions for bicyclists and/or pedestrians?

2. Level of UseHow much use is the facility projected to have?

3. GapsWill the facility fill in gaps between existing projects?

4. Fair ShareHow much past federal funding has been received by the sponsoring applicant? Applicants that have received more than their proportionate share of AMATS-controlled federal funding in the past will receive a low score and those that have received little federal funding will receive a high score.

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Percentage 0-50 2051-100 16101-150 12151-200 8201-250 4Over 250 0


2. Pavement Condition Rating (maximum 30 points) PointsPCR Value 0-60 3061-70 2071-80 581-100 Not Eligible

Latest PCR developed by ODOT at the time application is processed

3. Weighted Average Daily Traffic (maximum 15 points) Points20,000 or more 1515,000 to 19,999 1010,000 to 14,999 5Under 10,000 0For Intersection Projects

Entering Average Daily Traffic (ADT)

For Highway Segment Projects

A Section Length is that distance over which ADT is approximately uniform

AMATS RESURFACING PROGRAMProject Evaluation Criteria

(Section ADT)x(Section Length)+(Section ADT)x(Section Length)+.…

Total Length of all Project Sections

(Leg 1 ADT)+(Leg 2 ADT)+(Leg 3 ADT)+(Leg 4 ADT)+.…2

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1. PROJECT TYPE Points

Mobility Management Maximum 30 Points

Combining METRO, PARTA and at least two social service agencies 30

Combining METRO or PARTA and at least two social service agencies 25

Combining at least four social service agencies 15

Combining at least two social service agencies 5

Acquisition of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies 10

Providing travel training for clients 5

Public Transportation

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Expansion of fixed routes to high employment areas 15Late-night and weekend fixed-route service 10Demand-responsive Van Service 5

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Other Project Types Maximum 5 Points

Ridesharing and Carpooling Activities Coordinated with OhioRideshare 5Demand Responsive Van Service - Social Service Agencies 5Transit Voucher Programs for Low-Income Workers 5

2. PROJECT CONTINUITY Points

Maintains or Supports Existing JARC Project 15Expands Existing JARC Project 10New JARC Project 5

3. PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS Points

- Applications Ranked Against One Another

Number of Jobs Accessed 0 - 10Ridership Estimates (One-Way Trips) 0 - 10Addresses Gaps in Service or Unmet Needs 0 - 5Minimizes Costs per ride and cost per hour of service 0 - 5

4. COORDINATION Points

Project supports coordination among RTAs and human service agencies 100

5. COORDINATED PLAN STATUS Maximum 30 Points Points

Supports Primary Recommendations in the Coordinated Plan 30Supports Secondary Recommendations in the Coordinated Plan 10

Subsidizing the costs associated with adding reverse commute bus routes or service

Project does not support coordination with local RTA

FTA JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE (SECTION 5316) PROGRAM

Project Evaluation Criteria

Integrating automated regional public transit and human service transportation information, scheduling and dispatch functions

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Impact on Availability of Service to the Disabled 0 - 5Additions to Enhancements or Infrastructure 0 - 5Ridership 0 - 5Addresses gaps in service or unmet needs 0 - 5Expands existing successful project 0 - 5Minimizes costs per ride and cost per hours of service 0 - 5

3. COORDINATION Points

Project supports coordination among RTAs and human service agencies 100

4. COORDINATED PLAN STATUS Maximum 30 Points Points

Supports Primary Recommendations Listed in the Plan 30Supports Secondary Recommendations Listed in the Plan 10

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Supporting new mobility management and coordination programs among public transportation providers and other human service agencies providing transportation

Purchasing vehicles to support new accessible taxi, ride sharing, and/or vanpooling programs

Supporting the administration and expenses related to new voucher programs for transportation services offered by human service providers

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APPENDIX

Funding Program Description/Primary Purpose Eligible Project Phases Funding Match

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Surface Transportation Program Right-of-way 80% federal $6,000,000 $9,500,000(STP) Construction 20% local

Congestion/Mitigation Air Quality Program Right-of-way 80% federal $6,000,000 $5,100,000(CMAQ) Construction 20% local

Transportation Enhancement Program Engineering 80% federal $700,000 $900,000(TEP) Right-of-way 20% local

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AMATS Resurfacing Program Construction 80% federal $800,00020% local

Pavement Repair and Sidewalk Ramp Program Construction 80% federal *$150,000 20% local

FTA Urbanized Area Formula Program Planning 80% federal None $6,800,000(Section 5307) Purchasing 20% local

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FTA Elderly and Disabled Program Purchasing 80% federal None $80,000(Section 5310) Construction 20% local

FTA Job Access Reverse Commute Program Purchasing Operating None $290,000(Section 5316) Construction 50% / 50%

Operating Capital Projects80% / 20%

FTA New Freedom Program Purchasing Operating None $180,000(Section 5317) Construction 50% / 50%

Operating Capital Projects80% / 20%

* Policy Committee can approve a higher amount

Funding for facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Asphalt resurfacing projects only. Three inches maximum thickness. All non-state routes except local and minor rural collector roads.

Funding for full/partial depth pavement repairs and sidewalk ramp upgrades on ODOT Urban Paving Program projects. All state routes within municipalities are elgible.

20% of annual STP allocation

$350,000 of annual STP allocation

Funding assistance to social service agencies for the purpose of providing transportation needs for the elderly and disabled.

Funding for projects that improve access to transportation services to employment, job training, and support services for welfare and low income recipients.

Funding for new public transportation services and alternatives beyond those required by the ADA. May be used to finance capital or operating expenses.

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Funding for a wide variety of projects including highways, transit and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Funding for capital expenses such as buses and bus related equipment, preventive maintenance, capital cost of leasing and planning.

Funding for projects that document an improvement in air quality. Examples are signal coordination, roundabouts, diesel retrofit, alternative fuel vehicles and park and ride lots.

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DEFINITIONS

ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Alternative Fuel Vehicles – Vehicles powered by something other than traditional diesel fuel or gasoline. Examples include vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), clean diesel fuel, biodiesel fuel, hybrid electric systems, and fuel cells. Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan - A comprehensive strategy that identifies the needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with limited incomes, lays out strategies for meeting these needs, and prioritizes services. The plan attempts to eliminate duplication of services, and is developed through a process that includes representatives of public, private and non-profit transportation and human services providers, as well as participation by the public. Designated Recipient - An entity designated by the Governor of a State to receive FTA funds. Under the JARC and New Freedom programs, the designated recipient is responsible for competitively allocating JARC or New Freedom funds to itself and subrecipients in an area. Environmental Justice – Executive Order that requires MPOs to identify and address disproportionately high and adverse public health and environmental effects of transportation policies, programs, and activities on minority and low-income populations. Fiscal Year – AMATS follows the state fiscal year that begins on July 1 of the preceding calendar year and ends on June 30 of the current calendar year. Freeway Service Patrols – Patrols used to reduce clearance time of incidents by dealing primarily with flat tires, stalled/disabled vehicles, debris on roadway, and property damage-only incidents. Tasks include assessing equipment and manpower needed to clear vehicles or debris, coordinating with emergency services, and providing traffic control. Independent Utility – A completed project that has an immediate benefit and use to the public. Lockdown – A specified date that a project sponsor commits to delivering a project(s) for the next fiscal year. Logical Termini – A project has rational end points based on a physical or traffic pattern change. Policy Cap – A maximum amount of funds that the AMATS Funding Policy establishes for any project and phase. Project Cap – A maximum amount of funds approved for an individual project, by phase, and not to exceed the policy cap. Programming Package – Initial project information package submitted to ODOT.

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Regional Transportation Plan – A planning document that identifies existing and future transportation problems and provides a list of financially constrained recommended improvements extending over a 20-year period. Reservoir Project – Status given to a project that can be awarded in the year preceding the fiscal year that is shown in the TIP Signal Interconnect – A set of traffic signals that communicate, via hardwire or wireless, and can internally adjust timing based on traffic demand. Social Service Agency – A social service, or human service, agency that is a non-profit or governmental organization that provides assistance or services to improve the condition of disadvantaged people. Services are provided within the following types of categories: community, elderly, disability, health, housing, education/training, juvenile justice, women and minorities. STIP – State Transportation Improvement Program. This document incorporates the TIPs of all MPOs. Target Budget – Each community is assigned a budget that is used in determining an equitable distribution of funds based on population with adjustments made for annexations. TIP – Transportation Improvement Program is a document that lists projects, generally those that involve federal funds, to be implemented over a four-year period. Urbanized Area – An area comprised of one or more places and the adjacent densely settled territory that together have 50,000 or more people as defined by the US Census.

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Appendix B

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN

Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study

Public Participation Plan AMATS 806 CitiCenter 146 South High Street Akron, Ohio 44308-1423 Phone: 330-375-2436 Fax: 330-375-2275 E-Mail - [email protected] Web Site: ci.akron.oh.us/AMATS

Public Participation Plan

January 31, 2007



This report is the product of a study financed (in part) by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administra-tion, Federal Transit Administration and the Ohio Department of Transportation. The contents of this report reflect the views of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, which is responsible for the facts, and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a standard, specification or regulation. Cooperative transportation planning by the Village, City and County governments of Portage and Summit Counties and the Chip-pewa Township area of Wayne County; in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page Introduction…………………………………………………………………….3 I AMATS Committees…………………….………......................................…...5 II General Public Access to the Planning Process………………….…………….6 III Regional Transportation Plan...…………..........................................…………8 IV Transportation Improvement Program...………….....................………......…10 V Other Reports............................…………………………………….………...12 VI Summary.................................………………………………………………..13

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INTRODUCTION The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, (AMATS), is one of the 17 transportation planning agencies in Ohio. These, and similar agencies throughout the United States were established as a result of the 1962 Federal Aid Highway Act. One of the provisions of this piece of legislation was to require urban areas with more than 50,000 residents to establish a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (or “3-C”) transportation planning process in order to receive federal funding for transportation improvements. AMATS is composed of three committees and a technical staff. The Policy Committee is the designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Summit County, Portage County, and Chippewa Township in Wayne County. It is comprised of mayors, county officials, transit authority chairpersons, and regional and state agency representatives. As the MPO, the Policy Committee is responsible for directing the “3-C” transportation planning process in the Akron metropolitan area and for making decisions on regional transportation policies, plans, and programs. Assisting the Policy Committee in the planning process are the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), the Citizens Involvement Committee (CIC) and the Technical Staff. The Policy Committee believes public participation in the transportation planning process is of paramount importance. It ensures that projects and planning activities evolve from and address regional transportation needs. By providing an open forum, a two-way channel of communication can flow freely, and provide a voice for the public. It allows the general public to have access and participate as well as give an opportunity to those who are traditionally underserved (such as minority or low income populations) to have a voice in the planning process, thus resulting in a more informed and legitimate decision making process. Hearing how the public feels allows the Policy Committee to make better decisions. AMATS administers a regional planning process for recommending and financing transportation improvements and strategies in the area. After the Regional Transportation Plan is completed and projects are included in the Transportation Improvement Program, project sponsors are expected to continue to work with and involve the public through the remainder of project development. The most recent federal transportation law, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), provides the opportunity to re-evaluate the Public Involvement Policy that has been developed with the interests of the public in mind. The Public Participation Plan builds on the previous Public Involvement Policy and is designed to:

• Seek and consider input from interested citizens in the AMATS region • Provide public access to the decision making process • Provide timely public notice of meetings • Provide information to citizens on the transportation planning process

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• Conduct meetings in locations and a manner which is accessible for all citizens • Employ visualization techniques to make public information available in

electronically accessible format and means (such as the World Wide Web).

The purpose of the AMATS Public Participation Plan is to engage the public in developing and updating the Regional Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The objective is to use a variety of effective means to provide early and continuing involvement with the public. This Public Participation Plan contains four main chapters that give an overview of the opportunities available for the public to be more involved in the transportation planning process.

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CHAPTER I

AMATS COMMITTEES The Policy Committee is the designated MPO for Summit County, Portage County, and Chippewa Township in Wayne County. The Policy Committee directs the overall planning process by administering and developing transportation plans, policies and programs. The committee is comprised of mayors, county officials, transit authority chairpersons and regional and state agency representatives. The Policy Committee has regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year that are open to the public. Assisting the Policy Committee in the planning process are the Technical Advisory Committee, the Citizens Involvement Committee and the Staff. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Policy Committee on matters relating to policies, plans, and programs. It is made up of county and city engineers, planners, traffic engineers, transit operators, regional and state agency representatives, representatives of private providers of transportation, and the environmental community. The Citizens Involvement Committee (CIC) advises the Policy Committee on transportation matters of public interest. CIC membership is open to all area residents and anyone is eligible to join. The CIC reviews and comments on transportation matters and provides input to the Policy Committee. The current year’s meeting schedule is posted on the AMATS website at the beginning of each year and is updated when needed. The Policy Committee is supported by the Staff, which is comprised primarily of planners and engineers. The Staff generates forecasts, reports and project recommendations for consideration by the Policy Committee.

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CHAPTER II

GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE PLANNING PROCESS The Policy Committee believes that public participation is a vital component of the transportation planning process. Three ways to access this process are Policy Committee meetings, Citizens Involvement Committee meetings, and electronic communications. To avoid inefficiencies and to maintain orderly and effective public participation, guidelines have been established to aid this process. Policy Committee First and foremost, public participation is welcomed at the Policy Committee meetings, and audience participation is included as an agenda item at each meeting. Policy Committee Meetings To enable public participation that is orderly and effective, the following criteria must be followed:

• The public is encouraged to limit their comments to items on the agenda for that meeting.

• Members of the public wishing to address the committee must register their intent by completing the sign in sheet prior to the start of each meeting.

• Public comment will be limited to three minutes per person. • Anyone desiring more time to discuss an agenda item must contact the AMATS

Study Director or Transportation Planning Administrator by the Friday preceding the committee meeting so that they may be allocated a maximum of five minutes.

• Organized groups wishing to address the AMATS Policy Committee should select a representative to present the group’s position to the committee.

• The total maximum allotted time for the public comment period is up to the Chairman’s discretion.

• The AMATS Policy Committee Chairman reserves the right to terminate comments or ask any individual to end their comment.

• Members of the public who would like to present written comments to the Committee, may submit their comments at any time up to the day before the Committee meeting.

• Thirty-five copies of written comments are needed for distribution to all members of the committee in order to receive proper consideration.

The opportunity for public comment at the AMATS Policy Committee is not intended, nor should members of the public expect to initiate debate with the committee, an individual member or presenter, or members of the AMATS Staff. Likewise, members of the public should not expect immediate responses to any questions, concerns, or comments provided. At the Chairman’s discretion, comments may be referred to the committee or the Staff for further consideration.

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Technical Advisory Committee The TAC meetings do not include audience participation, but the public is welcome to attend these meetings. Citizens Involvement Committee The overall task of the Citizens Involvement Committee (CIC) is to involve the public in the transportation planning and decision making process in the AMATS region. Membership is open to anyone in the AMATS region. Members can either be voluntary or be appointed. Some of the duties of a CIC member are to:

• Provide a forum for the Staff to disseminate information about plans or upcoming decisions regarding transportation.

• Make recommendations to the Policy Committee. • Assist with special public involvement meetings.

Citizens Involvement Committee Meetings The CIC conducts its regularly scheduled meetings in the evening so that it is convenient for the public to attend. The meetings are held in locations that are accessible for all citizens, including the disabled and transit dependent. Approximately seven days prior to the meeting, a paid advertisement announcing the date, time and location of the CIC meeting as well as any special topics, is placed in the Akron Beacon Journal. The advertisement briefly describes the agenda and encourages the public to attend. Electronic access to the Planning Process Among the many avenues to actively participate in the transportation planning process is the use of the World Wide Web and the many tools available on it. The AMATS website, located at http://ci.akron.oh.us/AMATS/, is used as a tool to communicate with the public over the Internet. The website contains important documents such as the TIP, the Regional Transportation Plan, congestion studies and many other reports AMATS produces. An up to date Policy Committee Agenda, quarterly newsletter, and schedule of all upcoming AMATS committee meetings are also provided on the website. The agency’s E-mail address is [email protected]. In addition to the website, the public can contact AMATS by phone at 330-375-2436.

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CHAPTER III

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN

A primary responsibility of AMATS is to prepare and maintain a Regional Transportation Plan that meets the travel needs of the region. This Plan ensures that proposed transportation improvements are coordinated and support area-wide goals and objectives. The planning process provides for a clear understanding of both the positive and negative impacts of proposed transportation improvements and supports the orderly development of the region. The Plan is updated every four years. In addition, the Plan acts as a guide to state and local officials in implementing transportation improvements with Federal funds. This is because a project must be included the Regional Transportation Plan in order to qualify for funding assistance from the Federal Highway Administration or the Federal Transit Administration. The development of the Regional Transportation Plan is completed in three steps. The first step is to identify transportation problems and determine possible solutions. The second step is to develop a series of recommendations, which take the form of a draft Plan. The last step is to adopt a final Regional Transportation Plan that contains a list of recommendations and strategies. Draft Regional Transportation Plan During the development of the Regional Transportation Plan, the public will be provided the opportunity to comment on local and regional transportation problems and offer alternatives for solving the problems. Once the draft Plan has been completed, AMATS will:

• Hold at least two public meetings, one in Summit County and one in Portage County.

• Send news releases to newspapers, radio and television stations • Place paid advertisements in newspapers in Summit and Portage Counties

including: - the Akron Beacon Journal - the Kent-Ravenna Record Courier - The Reporter

• Send notifications to: - Neighborhood and community groups and social service agencies - Private providers of public transportation

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- Common carriers (both trucking and rail) serving the AMATS area - METRO Regional Transit Authority and the Portage Area Regional

Transportation Authority requesting that their employees be informed. - Local and Regional airports serving the AMATS area - Environmental Resource Agencies

• Make available a copy of the draft Plan for a 30 day comment period at the: - AMATS Office located at 146 South High Street, Room 806 of the

CitiCenter Building in Akron - Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority office located at 2000

Summit Road in Kent, Ohio - ODOT District 4 office located at 2088 South Arlington Road in Akron - AMATS website

Comments received during the review of the draft Plan will be presented to the Policy Committee for consideration before adopting the final Plan. Notification of Policy Committee action on the final Plan will take place through news releases, the agency newsletter (The AMATS Quarterly) and the website. Availability of the Plan The Plan will be available at the AMATS office located at 146 South High Street, Room 806 of the CitiCenter Building in Akron and will be posted on the AMATS website. Amending the Plan Periodically, state or local officials request that the approved Plan be modified, or that a project recommendation be added or dropped. Such requests will be identified as either a major or minor amendment. The individual amendment determines which public involvement procedure is appropriate. If the amendment involves a project recommendation that includes a new interchange; a new roadway or lane addition greater than one mile in length; commuter rail; busways; or has a significant impact on air quality, then it will be considered a major amendment and public involvement for the amendment will follow the same procedures as the draft Plan. However, if the amendment does not include a project such as one previously mentioned, it will be considered a minor amendment, and will be discussed at a regularly scheduled CIC meeting for public consideration and comment prior to Policy Committee action. Once adopted, the amendments will be included in the Plan and will be posted on the website.

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CHAPTER IV

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

A key publication from AMATS transportation planning and project development activities is the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP, which draws from the Regional Transportation Plan, is a comprehensive listing of specific transportation improvement projects scheduled for implementation over a four-year time span. The TIP is updated every two years. Draft TIP During the development of the TIP, the public will be provided the opportunity to comment and be involved in the decision-making process leading to the adoption of the TIP. Once the

draft TIP has been completed, the following actions will be taken to inform the public:

• Hold a public meeting during the two week public comment period • Place paid advertisements approximately 30 days prior to expected action by the

Policy Committee in newspapers in Summit and Portage Counties such as: - the Akron Beacon Journal - the Kent-Ravenna Record Courier - The Reporter

• Send news releases to area newspapers, radio and television stations • Send notifications to:

- Private providers of public transportation - Common carriers (both trucking and rail) serving the AMATS area - METRO Regional Transit Authority and the Portage Area Regional

Transportation Authority requesting that their employees be informed - Local and Regional airports serving the AMATS area - Environmental Resource Agencies

• Make available a copy of the draft TIP for a two week comment period at the: - AMATS Office located at 146 South High Street, Room 806 of the

CitiCenter Building in Akron - Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority office located at 2000

Summit Road in Kent, Ohio - ODOT District 4 office located at 2088 South Arlington Road in Akron - AMATS website

Comments generated during the review of the draft TIP will be presented to the Policy Committee for consideration before adoption of the final TIP.

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Notification of Policy Committee action on the final TIP will take place through news releases, the agency newsletter (The AMATS Quarterly) and on the AMATS website. Availability of the TIP The final TIP document will be available at the AMATS office located at 146 South High Street, Room 806 of the CitiCenter Building in Akron. The complete TIP will be posted on the AMATS website. Amending the TIP Periodically, state or local officials request that a project in the approved TIP be modified or cancelled or that a new project be added. Such requests will be identified as either a major or minor amendment. The individual amendment, determines which public involvement procedure is appropriate. If the amendment involves a project that includes a new interchange; a new roadway or lane addition greater than one mile in length; commuter rail; busways, or has a significant impact on air quality, then it will be considered a major amendment and public involvement for the amendment will follow the same procedures as the draft TIP. However, if the amendment does not include a project such as one previously mentioned, it would be considered a minor amendment and will be discussed at a regularly scheduled CIC meeting for public consideration and comment prior to Policy Committee action.

Once adopted, the amendments will be included in the TIP and will be posted on the website.

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CHAPTER V

OTHER REPORTS

In addition to the Regional Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program, AMATS produces many reports as part of the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process. Such reports will be presented at CIC meetings for comment prior to Policy Committee meetings at which committee action is scheduled. All public comments will be forwarded to the Policy Committee before the Policy Committee takes final action.

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CHAPTER VI

SUMMARY The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study is committed to providing early and continuing opportunities for full public access to the transportation planning process, consistent with SAFETEA-LU. Accordingly, the preceding public involvement procedures were developed. Public involvement procedures are documented in the Regional Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, and other reports that AMATS produces, when appropriate. This public involvement process is only the first step in an open-ended and evolving public participation process that will be refined and revised as needed. This public participation process will be periodically reviewed to determine its effectiveness in assuring that the process provides full and open access to everyone. If changes are needed, AMATS will provide for 45 days of public comment before revising this plan.

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Appendix C

AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS

AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY

TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM

AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY ANALYSIS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

(2012-2015)

MARCH 2011



This report is the product of a study financed (in part) by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration and the Ohio Department of Transportation. The contents of this report reflect the views of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, which is responsible for the facts, and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a standard, specification or regulation. Cooperative transportation planning by the Village, City and County governments of Portage and Summit Counties and the Chippewa Township area of Wayne County; in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

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Introduction The purpose of this appendix is to document the manner in which mobile emissions have been forecasted for AMATS’ Transportation Improvement Program FY 2012-2015. Summit County and Portage County are part of the U.S. Census-designated eight-county Cleveland-Akron-Elyria Combined Statistical Area (CSA). Based on air quality readings, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) designated this area as a moderate non-attainment area for ozone in June 2004. The area was redesignated as a maintenance area in September 2009. USEPA also designated several of the counties in this area (including Summit and Portage) as nonattainment for PM2.5 (particulate matter) under the 1997 annual standard and under the 2006 daily standard in separate designation actions. The Cleveland-Akron-Elyria ozone moderate non-attainment area includes eight counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit. The Cleveland-Akron-Elyria PM2.5 annual standard non-attainment area includes Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit Counties, and a portion of Ashtabula County. The Cleveland-Akron-Elyria PM2.5 daily standard non-attainment area includes Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit Counties. Two Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) serve seven of these counties: The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) serves Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina counties. The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) serves Summit and Portage counties. The Erie Regional Planning Commission serves for the City of Vermilion in Lorain County. Ashtabula County is not part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization. New United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) conformity determinations are required every time a new Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) or Regional Transportation Plan is completed. New emissions analyses are required to meet the conformity rule requirement of using the latest planning assumptions. AMATS has updated its travel demand model to conduct this analysis taking into account the latest planning assumptions. This conformity analysis reflects the aggregate regional mobile emissions generated by vehicles using the transportation system recommended in the Regional Transportation Plan and TIP. Conformity is demonstrated when the forecasted regional emissions are below the applicable State Implementation Plan budgets that have been established by Ohio EPA. Methodology In order for the Cleveland-Akron-Elyria area to complete the regional emissions analysis, the overall level of pollution (both ozone and PM2.5) resulting from mobile sources must be forecasted.

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The ozone-related portion of this air quality analysis has to demonstrate that daily hydrocarbon (HC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from mobile sources will not exceed those established in the budget contained in the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone, which sets the allowable limits for each pollutant in the Cleveland-Akron-Elyria area. Similarly, the PM2.5-related portion of this air quality analysis has to demonstrate that annual direct PM2.5 and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from mobile sources will not exceed those found in the budget established by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). NOACA is responsible for travel demand modeling and air quality analysis for its area. Emissions for Ashtabula County are generated using current ODOT traffic volume data and growth rates. The ODOT Modeling and Forecasting Section and AMATS are jointly responsible for travel demand modeling and air quality analysis for the Akron area. In January 2007, forecasted variables were approved as inputs to the model. In February 2011, AMATS updated its travel demand model. The air quality analyses documented in this memorandum involve the use of the travel demand and emissions models to analyze future regional mobile source emissions. Trip tables have been created using the latest planning assumptions and are based on the most recent forecasts of land use and socioeconomic data produced by AMATS. In order to determine mobile source impacts on regional ozone and PM2.5 levels, all non-exempt (in keeping with 40 CFR 93) TIP projects have been coded into the regional transportation plan travel demand model networks for the analysis years of 2012, 2014, 2020, and 2030. USEPA approved motor vehicle emission budgets in January 2010 using 2009 emissions under the annual standard. Until budgets are submitted and approved for the daily standard, these budgets will be used for both the annual and daily standards based on interagency consultations. Once the AMATS travel demand model was run for each of the analysis years described above, the traffic assignment results were post-processed and input into MOBILE 6.2, in order to estimate the resulting levels (precursor pollutants and direct emissions) of ozone and PM2.5. The AMATS area results have been combined with the NOACA and Ashtabula County results to complete the conformity analysis for the entire Cleveland-Akron-Elyria ozone and PM2.5 non-attainment area. The conformity analysis results for the entire region are available for public comment at the April 5, 2011 Transportation Improvement Program public meeting.

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Results Table 1 shows the results of the analysis for the entire Cleveland-Akron-Elyria ozone non-attainment area. This analysis must show that HC and NOx emissions from mobile sources will not exceed those established in the budget contained in the State Implementation Plan (SIP), which sets the allowable limits for each pollutant. As seen in the table, ozone precursor emissions do not exceed the budget year of 2012 for either HC or NOx.

TABLE 1 Cleveland-Akron-Elyria Mobile Source Ozone Precursor Emissions Forecasts

Hydrocarbons (HC) (tons/day)

Budget 2012 2020 2030

NOACA 23.53 15.00 14.15 AMATS 11.81 7.13 6.80 Ashtabula County 2.44 1.80 1.57 TOTAL 46.64 37.78 23.93 22.52

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) (tons/day)

Budget 2012 2020 2030 NOACA 49.02 19.13 12.52 AMATS 24.21 9.89 6.66 Ashtabula County 3.86 1.69 1.49 TOTAL 95.89 77.09 30.71 20.67

Table 2 shows the results of the analysis for the Cleveland-Akron-Elyria PM2.5 (Annual) non-attainment area for the 1997 standard. This analysis must show that PM2.5 and NOX emissions from mobile sources will not exceed those found in the 2009 budget. Table 2 confirms emissions do not exceed the budget for both direct PM2.5 and NOx.

TABLE 2 Northeast Ohio Mobile Source PM2.5 (Annual) and Precursor Emissions Forecasts

DIRECT PM2.5 EMISSIONS (ANNUAL TONS)


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TABLE 2 (continued) Northeast Ohio Mobile Source PM2.5 (Annual) and Precursor Emissions Forecasts

NOx EMISSIONS (ANNUAL TONS)

Budget 2010 2020 2030 NOACA 26,069.11 7,370.67 4,583.40 AMATS 11,526.80 3,389.90 2,203.03 Ashtabula County 113.75 47.65 35.65 TOTAL 43,533.48 37,709.66 10,808.22 6,822.08

Table 3 shows the results of the analysis for the Cleveland-Akron-Elyria PM2.5 (Daily) non-attainment area for the 2006 standard. This analysis must show that PM2.5 and NOX emissions from mobile sources will not exceed those found in the 2009 budget. Table 3 confirms emissions do not exceed the budget for both direct PM2.5 and NOx.

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Northeast Ohio Mobile Source PM2.5 (Daily) and Precursor Emissions Forecasts

DIRECT PM2.5 EMISSIONS (ANNUAL TONS)


NOx EMISSIONS (ANNUAL TONS)

Budget 2014 2020 2030 NOACA 14,501.73 7,370.67 4,583.40 AMATS 6,863.43 3,389.90 2,203.03 Ashtabula County 79.91 47.65 35.65 TOTAL 43,533.48 21,445.07 10,808.22 6,822.08

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EXHIBIT C-1 2012 NETWORK

The 2012 Network includes all existing facilities plus the following projects:

PROJECT LOCATION & TERMINI TYPE OF WORK Arlington Rd GREEN - SR 619 to Green North Corp.

Limit including Jarvis Rd Reconstruction, turn lanes, signal coordination, and relocation of Jarvis Rd

Arlington Rd GREEN - SR 619 intersection Reconstruction, turn lanes, additional through lanes on Arlington Rd

Fairchild Ave/Crain Ave

KENT - SR 43 Intersection Replace Crain Ave bridge, turn lanes, and signal coordination

Hudson Dr STOW - Steels Corners Rd to Commerce Dr

Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes

I-77 FAIRLAWN - SR 162 to SR 21 Widen to 6 lanes I-80 (Ohio Turnpike) HUDSON/STREETSBORO - SR 8 to I-

480 Widen to 6 lanes

SR 43 AURORA - SR 82 to Squires Rd Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes SR 8 STOW/HUDSON - Seasons Rd

interchange Construct new interchange

SR 8 BOSTON HEIGHTS/NORTHFIELD CENTER - SR 303 to Twinsburg Rd

Major upgrade to freeway standards

SR 8 BOSTON HEIGHTS/NORTHFIELD CENTER - Twinsburg Rd to I-271

Major upgrade to freeway standards


The 2014 Network includes those projects in the 2012 Network. No additional air

quality projects are expected to be completed between 2012 and 2014.

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The 2020 Network includes those projects in the 2014 network plus the following

projects:

PROJECT LOCATION & TERMINI TYPE OF WORK Cleveland-Massillon Rd NORTON - Greenwich Rd to I-76 Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes Cleveland-Massillon Rd COPLEY - Ridgewood Rd intersection Realign intersection Cleveland-Massillon Rd COPLEY/FAIRLAWN - I-77 to Brookwall

Dr Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes

Englewood St AKRON - Martha Ave to Massillon Rd Reconstruction Fishcreek Rd STOW - Laurel Woods Blvd to Stow Rd Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes Hines Hill Rd HUDSON - Norfolk Southern Rail Line RR Grade seperation I-76 NORTON - Barber Rd to State St Widen to 6 lanes I-76 BARBERTON/AKRON - State St to I-77 Widen I-76 and Reconfigure

interchanges I-76 TALLMADGE - Tallmadge Rd intersection Reconfigure intersection I-76/I-77 AKRON - Main/Broadway & Grant/Wolf

Ledges Interchanges Reconfigure interchanges

I-76/I-77 AKRON - Central Interchange Reconfigure interchange I-77 COPLEY - SR 21 to SR 18 Reconfigure interchanges I-80 WINDHAM - Main St New interchange Portage Trail CUYAHOGA FALLS - Portage Path to

State Rd Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes

SR 14 RAVENNA - SR 88 to SR 5/44 Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes SR 14 RAVENNA - SR 59/Newton Falls Rd

intersection Intersection Upgrade

SR 18 (Medina Rd) COPLEY - Montrose West Ave Relocate Montrose West to Heritage Woods Dr

SR 241 (Massillon Rd) GREEN - Greensburg Rd to Wise Rd Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes SR 241 (Massillon Rd) GREEN - Raber Rd to SR 619 (E

Turkeyfoot Lake Rd) Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes

SR 43 STREETSBORO - Market Square Blvd to Frost Rd


SR 8 CUYAHOGA FALLS - Howe Rd interchange

Reconfigure interchange (including RR bridges)

SR 91 TWINSBURG - Post Rd to Cuyahoga County Line


SR 93 (Manchester Rd) COVENTRY - Robinson Ave to Cormany Rd


Seiberling Way Phase I AKRON - Eagle St to Englewood St Construct new street Seiberling Way Phase II AKRON - Eagle St to Massillon Rd Construct new street Summit St KENT - Lincoln St to Loop Rd Turn lanes, signal coordination,

access management, and realign Lincoln/Summit intersection, and realign E. Campus Center Dr to Loop Rd

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The 2030 Network includes those projects in the 2020 network plus the following

projects:

PROJECT LOCATION & TERMINI TYPE OF WORK Arlington Rd GREEN - Greensburg Rd to SR 619 Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes Broad Blvd CUYAHOGA FALLS - Second St to

Newberry St Reconstruct, improve interchange area

Graham Rd STOW - SR 91 to Charring Cross Dr Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes Howe Ave CUYAHOGA FALLS - Main St to

Buchholzer Blvd Widen to 6 lanes and turn lanes

Howe Ave/Brittain Rd CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barney's Busy Corner Intersection

Eliminate Northwest Ave and Tallmadge Rd intersection with Howe Ave and replace with new connector roadways

Hudson SE Connector Rd

HUDSON - SR 303 (E Streetsboro St) to SR 91 (S Main St)

Bypass road

Miller Rd FAIRLAWN - SR 18 (West Market St) Intersection upgrade SR 43 AURORA - Mennonite Rd to SR 306 Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes SR 59 (Perkins St) AKRON - SR 8 Northbound Ramps Reconfigure interchange area SR 8 AKRON - Glenwood SB Ramp Reconfigure interchange SR 82 MACEDONIA - Crow Drive to

Chamberlain Rd Widen to 4 lanes and turn lanes

Stow Rd HUDSON - Norfolk Southern Rail Line RR grade separation

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Appendix D

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ANALYSIS

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APPENDIX D

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION According to the Goals and Objectives of the AMATS Regional Transportation Plan, Transportation Outlook, the transportation system should reflect and support the values and planning objectives of area communities and neighborhoods by ensuring that the planning process is conducted in conformance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the environmental justice requirements of Presidential Executive Order #12898 of 1994. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice defines environmental justice as:

The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. Fair treatment means that no group of people, including racial, ethnic, or socio-economic group, should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, municipal, and commercial operations or the execution of federal, state, local and tribal programs and policies.

This means that programs or activities which use federal funds must make a meaningful effort to involve low-income and minority groups in the process to make decisions regarding the use of federal funds. It also means that agencies using federal funds must attempt to identify and address any disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects on minority and low-income groups, which may result from the implementation of their plans and programs. Meaningful involvement means that people have an opportunity to participate in decisions about activities that may affect their environment or health; the public’s contribution can influence the decision-making process; their concerns will be considered in the decision making process; and the decision-makers seek out and facilitate the involvement of those potentially affected. According to Presidential Executive Order #12898, disproportionately high and adverse effects are those that will be predominately borne by minority or low-income groups; or those which will be suffered by minority and low-income groups in a manner that is appreciably more severe or greater in magnitude than those which will be suffered by non-minority and non-low-income groups. In keeping with the environmental justice requirements that the recipients of federal funds make greater efforts to involve low-income and minority populations in the decision-making process, the public involvement activities conducted by AMATS ensure that low-income, minority

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individuals, and community groups have the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process. Community groups representing minority and low-income populations are included on the AMATS mailing list. These groups are made aware of opportunities to participate in the planning process by advertising public meetings in three newspapers: 1) The Akron Beacon Journal; 2) The Kent-Ravenna Record Courier; and 3) The Reporter (a publication that serves the African-American community). Draft planning documents are made available on the AMATS website, www.amatsplanning.org. The purpose of environmental justice principles and procedures is to improve all levels of transportation decision making. This approach hopes to:

• make better transportation decisions that meet the needs of all people; • design transportation facilities that fit more harmoniously into communities; • enhance the public-involvement process; • improve data collection, monitoring, and analysis tools that assess the needs of, and

analyze the potential impacts on minority and low-income populations; • cooperate with other public and private programs on a continuous basis in order to

achieve a comprehensive vision for communities; • avoid disproportionately high and adverse impacts on minority and low-income

populations; and • minimize or mitigate unavoidable impacts by identifying concerns early in the planning

phase and providing offsetting initiatives and enhancement measures to benefit affected communities and neighborhoods.

METHODOLOGY In addition to involving low-income and minority populations in the planning process, environmental justice also means assessing the impact of transportation plans, programs, and policies on low-income and minority populations. In order to accomplish this, the following questions must be considered:

• What are low-income and minority populations? • How should these populations be identified? • Which environmental impacts should be considered? • What are the potential impacts of recommended projects on low-income and minority

populations? • What is the overall level of accessibility in low-income and minority neighborhoods? • What is the overall level of investment in transportation infrastructure in areas with

regionally significant concentrations of minority and low-income populations? Definitions

According to the final United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Order 5610.2 on Environmental Justice, contained in the Federal Register (April 15, 1997):

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Low Income is defined as a person whose median household income is at or below the Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines. For purposes of this analysis, the AMATS staff has expanded the definition of low-income population to include all individuals at 150% or below, the poverty level. Minority is defined as a person who is: 1) Black (a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa); 2) Hispanic (a person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race); 3) Asian (a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands); or 4) American Indian and Alaskan Native (a person having origins in any of the original people of North America and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition). Identifying Concentrations of Low-Income and Minority Population Although low-income and minority persons live throughout the AMATS area, many are concentrated in specific locations and neighborhoods. The following methodology was used to identify regionally significant concentrations of low-income and minority groups:

• Concentrations of low-income population were identified by comparing the percentage of the population at or below 150% of the poverty level in each Census block group to the percentage of the population in the entire AMATS area. The data used in this analysis were obtained from the 2000 Census. 2010 Census data are not available at the present time. Census block groups with a percentage of population considered low-income that was twice the regional rate of 18.45%, were considered to be regionally significant concentrations of low-income populations. These Census block groups are shown on Map D-1.

• Concentrations of minority population were identified by comparing the percentage of minorities living in each traffic analysis zone to the percentage of such persons living in the entire AMATS area. The data used in this analysis were obtained from the 2000 Census. Traffic analysis zones with a percentage of minorities that was twice the regional rate of 14.00%, were considered to be regionally significant concentrations of minority population. These traffic analysis zones are shown on Map D-2.

Environmental Impacts According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, adverse impacts are defined as significant individual or cumulative negative human health or environmental effects, resulting from the implementation of federal, state, or local transportation policies, plans, or projects. By reviewing environmental justice guidance developed by ODOT, the following ten variables have been identified as a means of qualitatively evaluating the environmental impacts of projects in the AMATS Fiscal Year 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that are located in low-income or minority areas:

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Environmental Impacts (continued)

2) Pollution - How will the project affect the overall air quality, water quality, noise level, or soil quality of the target area?

3) Natural Resources - How will the project affect vegetation, streams, parks, or other aspects of the natural environment in the target area?

4) Aesthetics - How will the project affect the appearance and physical attractiveness of the target area?

5) Community Cohesion - How will the project affect the identity and cohesiveness of the target area?

6) Economic Vitality - How will the project affect the economic health of the target area? 7) Accessibility - How will the project affect the level of access to, or from, the target area? 8) Displacement of Businesses or Residents - How will the project affect businesses,

residents, and institutions in the target area? Will it displace any of them? 9) Traffic Congestion - How will the project affect existing levels of traffic congestion?

10) Equal Access to Improvement - Will the overall benefits of the project be as available to residents of the target area as they will be to the region as a whole?

ANALYSES Three analyses were developed to evaluate the potential adverse human health or environmental impacts of projects in the FY 2012-2015 TIP upon minority population and low-income population. These analyses examine: 1) the potential environmental impacts of projects; 2) transportation accessibility in low-income and minority neighborhoods; and 3) transportation investment in low-income and minority areas. Potential Environmental Impacts of Projects Highway, public transportation, and transportation enhancement projects in this TIP were analyzed in order to determine potential impacts on low-income population and minority population. This analysis was completed according to the following procedure: Step 1 - Projects were examined to determine whether they were located in, or bordering on, an area that was identified as a regionally significant concentration of low-income population or minority population. Projects that were not located in or bordering on these areas were exempted from further analysis. Step 2 - The remaining projects were divided into eight categories: 1) major capacity improvements; 2) realignment or reconfiguration; 3) highway operational improvements; 4) public transportation system preservation; 5) public transportation system expansion; 6) bikeway facilities; 7) pedestrian facilities; and 8) scenic/environmental enhancements. The following project categories were exempted from further analysis because they are not expected to have any disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects on minority and low-income groups:

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• Highway operational improvements • Public transportation system preservation • Pedestrian facilities • Scenic/environmental enhancements

Step 3 - The remaining categories were qualitatively evaluated as to their environmental impacts because they have the potential of disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects on minority and low-income groups:

• Major capacity improvements • Realignment or reconfiguration • Public transportation system expansion • Bikeway/Multi-purpose facilities

The potential environmental impacts of highway, public transportation, and transportation enhancement projects are displayed in Table D-1. Projects that are expected to impact a variable in a positive manner are indicated by a "+." Projects that are expected to impact a variable in a neutral manner are indicated by an "n." Projects that could impact a variable in a negative manner are indicated by a "-." All of the projects shown in Table D-1 should be analyzed more closely as they move into the stages of development. Projects with potential negative impacts should be closely scrutinized as more detailed environmental analyses are completed. A determination can then be made as to whether negative impacts will be disproportionately borne by low-income or minority individuals or communities. Transportation Accessibility in Low-Income and Minority Neighborhoods The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), passed by Congress in 2005, provides new provisions and expands previous legislation that support transportation programming, planning, and funding. The new provisions provide increased opportunities to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility, reduce traffic congestion, improve efficiency in freight movement, increase intermodal connectivity, and create more complete transportation systems that foster healthier, more livable communities. This is especially crucial in low-income and minority communities, which often lack adequate access and mobility to recreational, shopping, and employment opportunities. Two analyses have been completed in order to determine the overall level of accessibility in low-income and minority neighborhoods. The first analysis focuses on the TIP highway projects. The second analysis focuses on the existing public transportation system. Transportation enhancement projects were exempted from the transportation accessibility analysis because these projects are used mostly for recreational purposes and are difficult to analyze quantitatively.

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Seiberling Way Phase II Eagle St Massillon Rd Major Capacity Improvements

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IR 76 State St IR 77 Interchange Reconfiguration Minority + + n n n n - - + nIR 76 Reconfiguration Low

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Highway Accessibility Analysis

The first step in the highway accessibility analysis was to identify a sample of six traffic analysis zones that represent low-income and minority neighborhoods: 1) West Akron; 2) East Akron; 3) North Akron; 4) Barberton; 5) Kent; and 6) Ravenna. The second step in the analysis was to identify traffic analysis zones that contain major activity centers. Altogether, 15 traffic analysis zones containing major commercial, industrial, medical, educational, transportation, and recreational facilities were identified:

1) Akron CBD 9) Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom 2) Downtown Akron Transit Center 10) Chapel Hill Mall 3) Akron City Hospital 11) Summit Mall 4) Akron General Hospital 12) Montrose 5) Goodyear 13) Macedonia Commons 6) Lockheed-Martin 14) University of Akron 7) Twinsburg Industrial Area 15) Kent State University 8) Akron-Canton Airport

In the third step, the AMATS travel-demand model network, representing the highway system as it is planned to operate in 2012, was used to estimate the average travel time from each low-income and minority neighborhood to each of the 15 major activity centers. In order to provide a valid comparison, a similar analysis was conducted to estimate the average travel time to each major activity center from a sample of six traffic analysis zones, representing neighborhoods without regionally significant concentrations of low-income and minority population: 1) Cuyahoga Falls; 2) Hudson; 3) Stow; 4) Green; 5) Macedonia; and 6) Aurora. The results of the highway accessibility analysis are shown in Table D-2. According to this analysis, the highway projects in the FY 2012-2015 TIP provide low-income and minority neighborhoods with slightly better accessibility to major activity centers located throughout the AMATS area, than non-low-income and non-minority neighborhoods. The average travel time to major activity centers is 18 minutes for low-income and minority neighborhoods, versus 20 minutes for non-low-income and non-minority neighborhoods. Public Transportation Accessibility Analysis

The first step in the public transportation accessibility analysis determined the percentage of the total population in Summit and Portage counties living within a 0.25 mile walking distance of existing fixed route transit service. The second step of the analysis determined the percentage of minority population and low-income population living within a 0.25 mile walking distance of existing fixed route transit service. The third step compared the percentage of minority population and low-income population to the percentage of the total population having access to fixed route transit service. The results of the transit accessibility analysis are shown in Table D-3. According to this analysis, a greater percentage of minority and low-income groups in both Summit County and Portage County have access to fixed route transit service than the general population.

Table D-2HIGHWAY ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS

AVERAGE TRAVEL TIME TO MAJOR ACTIVITY CENTERS (in minutes)

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Low Income or Minority Zones 22 12 13 13 13 13 14 27 34 13 19 20 25 13 16 18East Akron (zone 93) 14 6 7 5 8 3 5 28 38 9 15 16 25 6 17 14West Akron (zone 181) 20 7 6 8 4 10 13 30 40 13 9 10 25 6 22 15North Akron (zone 222) 18 6 4 5 5 8 12 23 34 6 12 14 20 5 19 13Barberton (zone 259) 17 13 14 16 14 16 13 37 48 20 17 18 33 14 28 21Ravenna (zone 688) 35 26 27 25 28 24 25 19 21 21 35 36 23 26 10 25Kent (zone 711) 27 18 18 17 19 16 17 22 26 11 27 28 25 18 3 19

Non-Low Income and Non-Minority Zones 27 20 19 18 20 20 22 12 23 15 22 23 16 19 20 20Cuyahoga Falls (zone 302) 21 11 9 8 11 11 15 21 32 6 14 16 18 10 17 15Hudson (zone 368) 32 22 20 19 21 22 25 6 16 17 25 24 11 20 17 20Stow (zone 375) 25 15 13 12 14 15 18 15 24 10 20 22 17 14 10 16Green (zone 447) 7 14 15 14 16 14 12 11 46 19 23 25 32 14 27 19Macedonia (zone 568) 35 25 23 22 25 25 29 9 18 21 20 19 3 24 27 22Aurora (zone 611) 42 32 31 30 32 32 36 10 5 21 32 31 14 31 25 27

OVERALL AVERAGE (minutes)

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In Summit County, 76.4% of the minority population has access to fixed route transit service, as compared to 50.9% of the total population. The total number of low-income population in Summit County that has access to fixed route transit service is 77.1%. In Portage County, 50.1% of the minority population has access to fixed route transit service, as compared to 23.3% of the total population. The total number of low-income population in Portage County that has access to fixed route transit service is 53.8%.

Table D-3 TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS

FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT COVERAGE IN THE AMATS AREA

Summit County Portage County

Population Group Total

Total Covered

by Transit% Covered by Transit Total

Total Covered

by Transit % Covered by Transit

Total Population 542,899 276,336 50.9% 152,061 35,430 23.3% Minority Population 92,528 70,691 76.4% 8,775 4,396 50.1% Low Income Population 83,066 64,044 77.1% 14,993 8,066 53.8%

Source: 2000 US Census Notes: Percentage covered by transit includes all people and households within a 0.25 mile walking distance of existing fixed route transit service. Fixed Route Transit Service in Summit County is provided by METRO RTA. Fixed Route Transit Service in Portage County is provided by PARTA. Transportation Investment in Low-Income and Minority Areas The overall level of investment in transportation facilities, by geographic area, was examined in order to determine whether areas with regionally significant concentrations of low-income and minority groups would receive an equitable share of the benefits from planned transportation improvements. The transportation facilities that have been examined in this analysis include all of the highway, public transportation, and transportation enhancement projects in the FY 2012-2015 TIP. The results of the analysis of transportation investment in low-income and minority areas are shown in Table D-4 and described in the following section.

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Table D-4 TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS IN LOW INCOME AND MINORITY AREAS

Low-Income or Minority Areas

Non-Low-Income and Non-

Minority Areas Total Pct. Highway Expenditures $133,968,300 $260,958,400 $394,926,700 34%Public Transportation Expenditures $194,384,172 $19,224,808 $213,608,980 91%Transportation Enhancement Expenditures $9,478,200 $2,700,000 $12,178,200 78%Total Expenditures $337,830,672 $282,883,208 $620,713,880 54% Other Misc. Expenditures* N/A N/A $2,400,000 N/A Population 108,818 596,030 704,848 15%Land Area (sq. miles) 27.6 931.6 959.2 3%

* These expenditures include: the OhioRideshare program and pavement repair/sidewalk ramp funding.

Highway Investment Analysis

Highway projects analyzed in this analysis include specified projects, which have a fixed location. These projects were examined to determine whether they were located in, or bordering on, an area that was identified as a regionally significant concentration of low-income population or minority population. The highway expenditures are based on the funding allocated between 2012 and 2015. In all, $134 million, or 34%, of the total TIP highway expenditures will benefit areas with regionally significant concentrations of low-income or minority groups. Public Transportation Investment Analysis

Public transportation includes preservation, operational, and expansion projects. These projects are estimated based on what it will cost to preserve and maintain the existing transportation system between 2012 and 2015. In all, $194.4 million, or 91%, of the total public transportation expenditures in the FY 2012-2015 TIP will benefit areas with regionally significant concentrations of low-income and minority groups. Transportation Enhancement Investment Analysis

Transportation enhancement expenditures were examined to determine whether they were located in, or bordering on, an area that was identified as a regionally significant concentration of low-income households or minority population. The total cost of the transportation enhancement expenditures recommended in low-income and minority areas is $9.5 million, or 78% of the total.

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Summary

The analysis indicates that $282.9 million, or 54% of the total project expenditures in the FY 2012-2015 TIP are located in areas with regionally significant concentrations of low-income or minority groups. Other miscellaneous expenditures totaling $2.4 million include the OhioRideshare program and pavement repair/sidewalk ramp funding. This analysis also demonstrates that low-income and minority areas, which comprise 15% of the total population, and 3% of the total land area in the AMATS area, will receive an equitable share of the benefits from planned transportation improvements. CONCLUSION In keeping with the environmental justice requirements of Presidential Executive Order #12898, the FY 2012-2015 TIP has been thoroughly analyzed to ensure that the projects will not have disproportionately high and adverse effects on low-income and minority groups. The three analyses completed for this Environmental Justice Analysis are summarized below: Potential Environmental Impacts of Projects

• None of the projects in the AMATS Fiscal Year 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program appear to have any fatal flaws from an environmental justice standpoint.

• It is recommended that all of the projects shown in Table D-1, be analyzed more closely as they move into future stages of development.

• Projects which were shown to have potential negative impacts should be closely scrutinized as more detailed environmental analyses are completed, in order to determine whether these negative impacts will be disproportionately borne by low-income or minority individuals or communities.

Transportation Accessibility in Low-Income and Minority Neighborhoods

• Highway projects in the AMATS Fiscal Year 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program provide low-income and minority neighborhoods with adequate and equitable accessibility to major activity centers located throughout the AMATS area.

• Low-income and minority groups in both Summit and Portage counties are well served by public transportation, having greater access to fixed route transit service than the general population.

Transportation Investment in Low-Income and Minority Areas

• Low-income and minority areas will receive an equitable share of the benefits from planned transportation improvements recommended in the AMATS Fiscal Year 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program.

• It is likely that a much greater percentage of public transportation expenditures actually benefit low-income and minority persons than the analysis indicates, because the amount of route miles does not accurately reflect the actual amount of service being provided. Specifically, trips to suburban employment centers also benefit low-income and minority persons.

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References: Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations; Federal Register, vol. 59 no. 32, February 16, 1994. DOT Order on Environmental Justice to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (DOT Order 5610.2); April 1997. FHWA, Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, (Order 6640.23); December 2, 1998. Title VI Requirements in Metropolitan and Statewide Planning Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act Title 23 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, part 21 (Department of Transportation Regulations for the implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended Title 29 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, part 1605.1 Ohio Administrative Code § 123:1-49-02 Ohio Revised Code § 4112.02

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Appendix E

Public Review of the Draft FY 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program

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Appendix F

Resolution Approving FY 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program

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Appendix G

Amendments to FY 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program

On a periodic basis, amendments will be made to the FY 2012-2015 TIP for changes to highway and transit projects. These amendments will be posted, as they are requested, on AMATS website located at www.amatsplanning.org

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