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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 5:30 pm AGENDA DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE WILL NOT BE MEETING IN-PERSON. THE MEETING CAN BE ACCESSED AT http://tiny.cc/Tran2021mtgs OR VIA PHONE 610-477-5793 Conf ID: 694 486 85# Roll Call Reports for June 2021: 1. ACTION ITEM: Street Vacation Review for West Sycamore Street from North Brick to West Allen Street in the City of Allentown (BH) 2. Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TASA) and PENNDOT Multimodal Programs Contracted TASA and PENNDOT Multimodal Projects and Status (BH) TASA Project Awards and Roll Advancing FutureLV: The Regional Plan, Walk/RollLV: Active Transportation Plan and Northampton County Livable Landscapes Plan (BB) 3. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Bridge Status Report (BB, BH) 4. RAISE Grant Application for Riverside Drive (BB) 5. Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Tech Assist Outreach (BH) 6. Highway Traffic Monitoring (BH) Other Business 1. Transportation-Related Communications a. Morning Call Business Cycle Column on Transportation Funding b. Plan Lehigh Valley WDIY Radio Show, July 5 th at 6:30 PM, 88.1 FM 2. Engagement and Participation (MA) a. Transformative Talk The Hot House: The Region’s Residential Burn, Blister & Bloom i. June 25 @ 8:30 am via Microsoft Teams ii. Link: http://tiny.cc/TT0625 iii. Phone: 610-477-5793, Conference ID:193 138 807# b. Local Technical Assistance Program Classes i. July 12 th 8-11:00 am Roadside Vegetation Control (day one of two) ii. July 13 th 8-11:00 am Roadside Vegetation Control (day two of two) 1. Register for classes on the LTAP website gis.penndot.gov/ltap/ or call 800-FOR-LTAP c. Joint WorkshopLV: Multimodal and WorkshopLV Freight, to kick-off the Transportation Safety Plan Update i. July 21 st @ 4 pm via Microsoft Teams ii. Via Web: http://tiny.cc/WK0721 iii. Via the phone 610-477-5793, Conference ID: 352 010 579# Next Transportation Committee Meeting: Thursday, July 22 @ 5:30 pm 1

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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 5:30 pm

AGENDA

DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE WILL NOT BE MEETING IN-PERSON. THE MEETING CAN BE

ACCESSED AT http://tiny.cc/Tran2021mtgs OR VIA PHONE 610-477-5793 Conf ID: 694 486 85#

Roll Call

Reports for June 2021:

1. ACTION ITEM: Street Vacation Review for West Sycamore Street from North Brick to West

Allen Street in the City of Allentown (BH)

2. Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TASA) and PENNDOT Multimodal Programs

• Contracted TASA and PENNDOT Multimodal Projects and Status (BH)

• TASA Project Awards and Roll Advancing FutureLV: The Regional Plan,

Walk/RollLV: Active Transportation Plan and Northampton County Livable

Landscapes Plan (BB)

3. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Bridge Status Report (BB, BH)

4. RAISE Grant Application for Riverside Drive (BB)

5. Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Tech Assist Outreach (BH)

6. Highway Traffic Monitoring (BH)

Other Business

1. Transportation-Related Communications

a. Morning Call Business Cycle Column on Transportation Funding

b. Plan Lehigh Valley WDIY Radio Show, July 5th at 6:30 PM, 88.1 FM

2. Engagement and Participation (MA)

a. Transformative Talk

The Hot House: The Region’s Residential Burn, Blister & Bloom

i. June 25 @ 8:30 am via Microsoft Teams

ii. Link: http://tiny.cc/TT0625

iii. Phone: 610-477-5793, Conference ID:193 138 807#

b. Local Technical Assistance Program Classes

i. July 12th 8-11:00 am Roadside Vegetation Control (day one of two)

ii. July 13th 8-11:00 am Roadside Vegetation Control (day two of two)

1. Register for classes on the LTAP website gis.penndot.gov/ltap/ or

call 800-FOR-LTAP

c. Joint WorkshopLV: Multimodal and WorkshopLV Freight, to kick-off the

Transportation Safety Plan Update

i. July 21st @ 4 pm via Microsoft Teams

ii. Via Web: http://tiny.cc/WK0721

iii. Via the phone 610-477-5793, Conference ID: 352 010 579#

Next Transportation Committee Meeting:

Thursday, July 22 @ 5:30 pm

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June 16, 2021

Michael P. Hanlon

435 West Hamilton Street

Allentown PA 18101

[email protected]

RE: Street Vacation

West Sycamore Street from North Brick Street to West Allen Street

City of Allentown

Lehigh County

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) will consider the subject amendment at its

Transportation Planning Committee and Full Commission meetings, pursuant to the

requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Discussion on agenda

items largely happens during the Committee meeting. Both meetings are virtual, please see the

meeting details below to attend. The LVPC will issue a follow-up letter after the Commission

meeting should the Commission have any additional comments.

• LVPC Transportation Planning Committee Meeting

o June 24th, 2021 at 5:30 PM

o https://lvpc.org/meetings.html

• LVPC Full Commission Meeting

o June 24th, 2021 at 7:00 PM

o https://lvpc.org/meetings.htm

Mr. Hanlon,

The proposed street vacation was submitted by Justin D. Gross, Project Manager, on behalf

Lehigh Engineering Associates for a portion of West Sycamore Street east of North Brick Street

to West Allen Street.

West Sycamore Street is essentially a spur east of North Brick Street. Per Mr. Gross’ application, the existing dwellings along the north side of West Sycamore Street are planned to be razed, therefore road-frontage access is no longer required for these parcels.

The proposed street vacation, submitted for recommendations under Section 304 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, was reviewed for general consistency with the intent of FutureLV: The Regional Plan. Street vacation requests require all property owners to agree to the vacation, along with the

City. Mr. Gross noted that all properties along this portion of West Sycamore Street are owned

by the Waterfront Development Company and therefore consent to the vacation request.

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For context, West Sycamore Street is a local road, owned by the City of Allentown. The area where West Sycamore Street ends is in the Riverfront Redevelopment Overlay district, where a portion of the redevelopment of Riverside Drive project is planned.

Image Courtesy of Google Street View

Image Courtesy of Lehigh County Parcel Viewer The request does call for the vacation of the street with utilities. The City should consider the impact of the removal of the fire hydrant on West Sycamore Street (as seen on the picture on the left) that sits in front of 19 West Sycamore Street. This is the only hydrant that serves this block and the adjacent residences on the west side of North Brick Street. In addition, the utility pole on the northeast corner of North Brick Street and West Sycamore also provides service to the residences a block north of this location along the east side of North Brick Street. By way of reference, Policy 2.2 of FutureLV: The Regional Plan, encourages the enhancement of incident management strategies to promote a safe, well-maintained transportation network while capitalizing on existing infrastructure. Policy 5.1 promotes safe and secure community design and emergency management by enhancing planning and emergency response efforts. The City should work with the developer, if this has not already occurred to coordinate utility easements and fire service.

In closing, it has been confirmed with Mark Jaindl of the Waterfront Development Company, that

the street, once vacated, will be incorporated into the Waterfront Development site. It is of note

the Waterfront Development was reviewed by the Commission and found consistent with the

Regional Plan. Because this vacation request is in conjunction with the larger Waterfront

Development project, it is also consistent with FutureLV: The Regional Plan. Specifically, the

construction of Riverside Drive and the Waterfront Development project’s internal street system

connecting to the City’s grid. This objective is consistent with FutureLV: Policy 2.1 which calls

for the development of mixed-transportation network by establishing mixed-transportation

corridors; Policy 2.2 by encouraging an interconnected street network; and Policy 2.3 by

enhancing transit connections to improve mobility by linking job and population centers,

enhancing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and strengthening mixed transportation access. The

larger project and it’s associated trail, road and transit connections accomplish this.

We appreciate the City’s consideration of these goals in as much as it relates to the vacation

request of West Sycamore Street.

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Sincerely,

Becky A. Bradley, AICP Brian Hite

Executive Director Senior Traffic Technician

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Lehigh Valley Transportation Study

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside & Multimodal Transportation Funded Projects

Meeting June 16, 2021

Page 1 of 4

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Projects

South Bethlehem Corridor Connections, City of Bethlehem (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 110647 – let January 14, 2021

• NTP issued on March 22, 2021

Geiger’s Covered Bridge Rehab, Lehigh County (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 110967 – est. let September 16, 2021

• Environmental clearance received March 12, 2021

• Utility clearance received March 25, 2021

• ROW clearance received April 26, 2021

• Structure plans comments received from Bridge Unit March 15, 2021, revised structure plans

resubmitted to Bridge Unit April 26, 2021

• Construction inspection agreement executed May 11, 2021

Allentown Jordan Creek Greenway Trail, City of Allentown (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 111442 – est. let August 26, 2021

• ROW clearance received May 27, 2021

• Plans submitted to Contract Management for review May 27, 2021

D&L Trail Catasauqua to Canal Park, Lehigh County (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 111443 – est. let August 12, 2021

• Designer continues working on final plans

• County continues working on ROW acquisitions

Coopersburg Streetscape Ph 4, Coopersburg Borough (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 111444 – let January 14, 2021

• NTP issued on March 23, 2021

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Lehigh Valley Transportation Study

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside & Multimodal Transportation Funded Projects

Meeting June 16, 2021

Page 2 of 4

Multimodal Transportation Fund Projects

Hamilton Boulevard, Lower Macungie Township (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 112631 – est. let TBD (paper let)

• Township to begin preliminary plans pending potential development impacts

Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements, City of Allentown (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 106849 & 115989 – est. let TBD (paper let)

• Environmental documents under District review

• HOP remains in progress for intersection portion of project

Coopersburg Streetscape Phase 3, 5, & 7, Coopersburg Borough (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 110988, 112628, 113303 – let January 14, 2021

• NTP issued on March 23, 2021

Allentown Waterfront Riverside Dr., The Waterfront Development (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 87144 – let February 8, 2021 (paper let)

• Reimbursement agreement time extension request approved, new expiration June 8, 2022

• Under construction

Main St./SR 873 & Walnut Street Improvements, Slatington Borough (C-L. Montgomery)

MPMS 113099 – est. let May 25, 2023

• Project to be combined with the District’s Walnut Street Bridge project

• Contribution agreement between Borough and District executed April 28, 2021

• Design progresses on Walnut Street Bridge project

Chrin Commerce Centre, The Charles Chrin Real Estate Trust (C-L. Montgomery)

MPMS 106747 – est. let March 1, 2021 (paper let)

• NTP issues on March 23, 2021

Easton Wood Ave., City of Easton (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 110989 – est. let fall 2021 (paper let)

• City continues working on design

Lower Saucon Road Bridge, Lower Saucon Township (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 113298 – est. let fall 2021 (paper let)

• Structural Adequacy approval received April 19, 2021

• Utility documents submitted to Utility Unit November 30, 2020, designer to coordinate aerial

utilities, ongoing

Iron Works Catasauqua Streetscape, Catasauqua Borough (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 115798 – est. let TBD (paper let)

• Working with sponsor on information needed for reimbursement agreement

Wilson Borough Improvements, Wilson Borough (C-C. Barry)

MPMS 115769 – est. let TBD (paper let)

• Reimbursement agreement sent to sponsor for review and signature May 14, 2021

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Lehigh Valley Transportation Study

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside & Multimodal Transportation Funded Projects

Meeting June 16, 2021

Page 3 of 4

Air Products Global Headquarters, Upper Macungie Township (C-L. Montgomery)

MPMS 115949 – let July 2020 (paper let)

• Project was let in July 2020

• Modified grant agreement signed by sponsor and District, submitted to Central Office for

processing May 24, 2021

Allentown 15th

St. Traffic Signal Improvements, City of Allentown

MPMS TBC – let TBD

• Newly awarded, kick off meeting to be scheduled

SR 222 and Grange Rd., Upper Macungie Township

MPMS TBC – let TBD

• Newly awarded, kick off meeting to be scheduled

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Lehigh Valley Transportation Study

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside & Multimodal Transportation Funded Projects

Meeting June 16, 2021

Page 4 of 4

ACRONYM REFERENCE

ADA AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT

CE CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION

CEE CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION EVALUATION

CO CENTRAL OFFICE

CRP CULTURAL RESOUCES PROFESSIONAL

DCNR DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DEP DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DO DISTRICT OFFICE

E&S EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION

FD FINAL DESIGN

FHWA FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

GP GENERAL PERMIT

H&H HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC

HOP HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT

HRSF HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM

MPT MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

NOITE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER

NPDES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

NTP NOTICE TO PROCEED

PHMC PA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION

POA POINT OF ACCESS

PS&E PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE

ROW RIGHT OF WAY

RRFB RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON

SHPO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

SOI STATEMENT OF INTEREST

SPMP SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING PLAN

SUE SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING

T&E THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES COORDINATION

TCP TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

TIF TECHNICALLY INFEASIBILITY FORM

TS&L TYPE, SIZE AND LOCATION

USFWS UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

8

LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY

BRIDGE STATUS REPORT

MEETING JUNE 16, 2021

1

SR 33 Bridge Over Bushkill Creek Bridge Replacement Project (I. Nathaniel)

MPMS 96431 – est. let August 18, 2022

• Final design is ongoing

• TS&L is approved

• Risk Management workshop held on May 24, 2021

• Final ROW Plan Check held on May 26, 2021

• Consultant is finalizing Foundation Report • Waterway Permit is submitted for review

SR 145 over Jordan Creek Bridge Replacement (C-C. Frey)

MPMS 110076 – est. let April 1, 2026

• Still awaiting resubmission of revised Wetland and Watercourse report to address comments

issued October 2020

• Bridge conceptual alternatives analysis report submitted May 21, 2021 and currently under

review

• Line & Grade to be submitted upon feedback on the structure alternatives submission

SR 329 over Lehigh River-Cementon Bridge (C-M. McGuire)

MPMS 11413 - est let April 28, 2022

• Right of Way negotiations are continuing, about 50% of the claims are settled and paid

• Final Utility meeting was held in the field on May 26, 2021

• Structure foundation design and pavement designs approved

• Final structure plans are underway

• Lighting and stormwater management maintenance discussions are continuing with stakeholders

• Railroad coordination with Norfolk Southern is ongoing

• Signing and Pavement Marking plans, Traffic Control Plans, and Stormwater Management

Plans are all under development

SR 378 Hill to Hill Bridge Rehabilitation over Lehigh River (C-B. Teles)

MPMS 93630 – est. let February 27, 2025

• Final Alternatives Analysis Report review continues

• 2nd Street Connection concept discussed with City to provide one-way access

• Continuing coordination meetings with stakeholders

• Initiating Preliminary Design activities for the selected Southern Widening Option (3B)

• Coordination with Norfolk Southern to continue once an alternative has been selected

• Virtual Public Officials Meeting was held on April 6, 2021 and virtual Plans Display held

from April 12 through May 7, 2021

SR 611 (N. Delaware Drive) over Oughoughton Creek (C-M. Mignella)

MPMS 12084 – est. let June 9, 2022

• URMS set-up in progress

• Foundation report in progress since structure borings completed

• Design Field View submitted January 13, 2021, under review

• 30% constructability review completed March 2, 2021

• Final E&S Plans submitted April 8, 2021

• Final Right of Way plans submitted for review May 24, 2021

• Pre-application meeting to be held July/August 2021

• Let date pushed out to allow adequate time to obtain ROW clearance

9

LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY

BRIDGE STATUS REPORT

MEETING JUNE 16, 2021

2

SR 611 Culvert Replacement (C-E. Berg)

MPMS 110055 – est. let September 14, 2023

• H&H and Structure Alternatives on-going

• USFWS Agency coordination ongoing

• Met with DCNR on March 9, 2021 to continue project discussions

• Finalizing Area of Potential Effect to start Section 106 Coordination

SR 873 over Lehigh River – Gap Bridge Repairs (C-J. Crawford)

MPMS 107552 - est let February 1, 2024

• Safety Review approved May 28, 2021

• Concurrence on Determination of Effects Report received from SHPO/PHMC on March 23,

2021, Section 106 clearance is complete

• Meeting requested/being scheduled with Railroad to obtain their comments/input

• Meeting held on March 3, 2021 to review 4(f) process and coordinate project with FHWA,

National Park Service

• 4(f) documents submitted to District Environmental Unit for signature May 10, 2021, being

circulated to FHWA, National Park Service for approval

• Design Field View Submission being prepared

• Online public plans display for project held April – May 2021

• Utility authorization issued in URMS

• Let date advanced with developed ASTA schedule

Race Street (SR 1004) over Lehigh River (C-M. Mignella)

MPMS 108134 – est. let July 28, 2022

• Preliminary Traffic Control plan submitted March 25, 2021; review completed April 22, 2021

• TS&L submitted April 13, 2021; review completed May 3, 2021

• Safety Review Submission submitted April 15, 2021, under review

• PMC request package submitted May 19, 2021, dry-run meeting to be held in June 2021

• Meeting held with Whitehall Township, Catasauqua Borough and Lehigh County on May 21, 2021 to discuss sidewalk and lighting agreements

• Preliminary Right of Way plans and BRPA ongoing, to be submitted in June 2021

• Utility coordination ongoing

Lower South Main St (SR 1015) over Martins Creek (C-M. Mignella)

MPMS 85930 – est. let May 12, 2022

• Design Field View approved February 11, 2021

• BRPA approved February 11, 2021

• Structure borings completed April 2021, foundation report in progress

• Final Right-of-Way plans submitted for review May 17, 2021

• Utility coordination ongoing

• Pre-application and utility field meetings to be held July 2021

• Final roadway, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, structure plans in-progress

• Let date pushed out for ongoing coordination with USFW over bog turtles

Fifth Street (SR 1029) Bridge Replacement (C-C. Frey)

MPMS 94873 – est. let April 25, 2024

• Scoping document is being updated to include work on SR 22 due to median pier

• Revised Line, Grade & Typical Section submission comments issued in April 2021

• Proposed alignment of Fullerton Avenue on-ramp to westbound SR 22 needs to be resolved by US 22 Widening design team to confirm location of northern abutment

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LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY

BRIDGE STATUS REPORT

MEETING JUNE 16, 2021

3

Raubsville Road (SR 2006) over Freys Run (M. Patel)

MPMS 109914– est. let January 25, 2024

• Preliminary utility impact assessment is completed

• Final stream relocation plans submitted to District, approved in March 2021

• Archaeological investigation completed, Phase I NSF form submitted, awaiting District

comments

• Preliminary ROW Plans submitted to District for review, plan presentation comments

received, received comments from District ROW staff, being revised by consultant as of April 25, 2021

• Preliminary Engineering nearly complete

• Structure boring contract executed, and borings taken May 1, 2021

• Preliminary Drainage Design and Design Field View are nearly complete

• Hydraulics investigation for the proposed structure is ongoing

Mill Road (SR 2024) over Tributary to Saucon Creek (C-J. Crawford)

MPMS 81664 - est let March 31, 2022

• Final design ongoing

• ROW negotiation ongoing

• Final Foundation Report approved May 25, 2021

• DEP permit comments received May 20, 2021, permit updates underway

• Utility authorization issued in URMS

Powder Valley Road (SR 2025) over Indian Creek (C-J. Crawford)

MPMS 109237 - est let March 30, 2023

• Meeting held with DEP February 17, 2021 to discuss 2D H&H model results, DEP requested impacts of recently installed guiderail and overlay to be included in the model, additional

survey and H&H modeling are underway

• TS&L will be submitted once hydraulic modeling is approved

• Let date pushed out to allow for completion of hydraulic studies and duration to obtain permit

approvals

Hecktown Road (SR 2027) Bridge over Route 22 (C-M. McGuire)

MPMS 89614 - est let April 1, 2024

• NTP was issued for PE on March 26, 2021

• Reviewing adjacent property owners

Farmersville Road (SR 2029) Bridge over Route 22 (C-M. McGuire)

MPMS 71707 - est let April 1, 2024

• NTP was issued for PE on March 26, 2021

• Reviewing adjacent property owners

Country Club (SR 2031) Bridge over Route 22 (C-M. McGuire)

MPMS 89616- est let April 1, 2024

• NTP was issued for PE on March 26, 2021

• Field survey is underway

11

LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY

BRIDGE STATUS REPORT

MEETING JUNE 16, 2021

4

Indian Trail Road (SR 3016) over Hokendauqua Creek (C-M. Mignella)

MPMS 12310 – est. let March 13, 2022

• Utility coordination ongoing

• Structure borings completed, foundation report in-progress

• Final Right of Way plans approved, submitted for signatures May 27, 2021

• Pre-application and utility field meetings to be held July 2021

• Final roadway, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, structure plans in-progress

• Let date change for environmental coordination anticipated duration

Howertown Road (SR 3017) Bridge (I. Nathaniel)

MPMS 105371 – est. let October 20, 2022

• Final design is ongoing

• Public plans display held from February 23 to March 23, 2021

• JPA submitted for DEP review March 25, 2021

• Final ROW plans approved on April 21, 2021

Old Carriage Road (SR 3018) Bridge Replacement over Catasauqua Creek (C-J. Crawford)

MPMS 110058- est let February 16, 2023

• Bridge TS&L approved March 8, 2021

• SEPS approved February 23, 2021, core boring solicitation ongoing

• Safety Review study approved on April 26, 2021

• DFV and BRPA submitted May 10, 2021 for review/approval

Newburg Road (SR 3020) over Trib Monocacy Creek (C-E. Berg)

MPMS 85940 - est let April 13, 2023

• Core Borings underway

• DFV Submitted February 2021

• 30% Constructability Review completed April 21, 2021

• Environmental Clearance submission under review

• Utility coordination ongoing

• Waterway Permit in progress

Kernsville Road (SR 4003) Bridge over Jordan Creek (C-J. Crawford)

MPMS 89627- est let April 13, 2023

• Detour route analysis/preliminary MPT plans approved February 3, 2021

• Phase 2 Bog Turtle Study required for BRPA approval – underway

• Safety Review approved May 28, 2021

• Streamlined TS&L to be submitted now that Safety Review is approved

• Virtual meeting to present project on hold pending completion of Phase 2 Bog Turtle Study

Meadows Road (SR 7210) Bridge (C-M. McGuire)

MPMS 12286 - est let January 11, 2024

• The draft alternatives analysis report was approved with a complete replacement as the

preferred alternative in February 2021

• The Department is reviewing the TS&L and H&H submissions

• Line and Grade was approved with comments in March 2021

• Safety submission was approved in April 2021

• Effects Report is in progress

• Let date advanced based on coordination with the County and the preliminary alternative chosen

12

LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY

BRIDGE STATUS REPORT

MEETING JUNE 16, 2021

5

Meadows Road (SR 7210) Bridge Removal (C-M. McGuire)

MPMS 116171 – est let October 7, 2021

• Inspection of the bridge was completed in April 2021 with the determination that is should be

removed prior to the next freeze-thaw season

• Scoping field view for the advanced removal construction project is in progress

• FHWA concurred that federal funds can be used for the advanced removal in April 2021

South Walnut Street (SR 7408) Bridge over Trout Creek (C-J. Besz)

MPMS 94680 – est. let December 7, 2023

• Contribution Agreement for transfer of the multi-modal funds to PennDOT was executed on

April 28, 2021

• Deed research and assembly of the expanded deed mosaic is complete

• The Determination of Effects report was completed and approved

• Development of Section 106 mitigation alternatives is ongoing

• Development of the Individual Section 4(f) document is ongoing

• The Phase I ESA is ongoing

• Preparation of the CE is ongoing • The Line, Grade and Typical Section submission was approved

• Development of the TS&L is ongoing

• Development of the Safety Review Submission is ongoing

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LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY

BRIDGE STATUS REPORT

MEETING JUNE 16, 2021

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ACRONYM REFERENCE

ACM/LBP ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL / LEAD BASED PAINT

ADA AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT

BRPA BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT

CBR CONSTANT BIT RATE

CE CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION

CEE CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION EVALUATION

CO CENTRAL OFFICE

CRP CULTURAL RESOUCES PROFESSIONAL

DCNR DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DEP DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DFV DESIGN FIELD VIEW

DO DISTRICT OFFICE

E&S EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION

ESA ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT

FD FINAL DESIGN

FHWA FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

GP GENERAL PERMIT

H&H HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC

HOP HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT

HRSF HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM

JD JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION

JPA JOINT PERMIT AGREEMENT

L&G LINE AND GRADE

LGTS LINE, GRADE AND TYPICAL SECTION

MPT MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

NOITE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER

NPDES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

NTP NOTICE TO PROCEED

PHMC PA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION

PNDI PENNSYLVANIA NATURAL DIVERSITY INVENTORY

POA POINT OF ACCESS

PS&E PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE

ROW RIGHT OF WAY

RSGER RECONNAISSANCE SOILS AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING REPORT

SEPS SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION PLANNING SUBMISSION

SFV SCOPE AND FIELD VIEW

SHPO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

SPMP SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING PLAN

SUE SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING

T&E THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES COORDINATION

TCP TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

TIF TECHNICALLY INFEASIBILITY FORM

TS&L TYPE, SIZE AND LOCATION

USFWS UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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Interstate-78 just east of the State Route 309 exit (Lehigh County)

Interstate-78 just east of State Route 33 exit (Northampton County)

TOTAL TRUCK TRAFFIC

* August 4 was impacted by Hurricane Isaias** February 2 was impacted by Winter Storm Orlena

0

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

23,700

19,007

21,680

26,875

Mar3

Mar 17

Mar 31

Apr 14

Apr 28

May 12

May 26

Jun 9

Jun 23

Jul 7

Jul 21

Aug 4*

Aug 18

Sep1

Sep15

Sep29

Oct13

Oct27

Nov 10

Dec22

Jan5

Jan19

Feb2**

Feb16

Mar2

Mar16

Mar30

Apr13

Apr27

May11

May25

Dec8

Nov24

Mar3

Mar 17

Mar 31

Apr 14

Apr 28

May 12

May 26

Jun 9

Jun 23

State Route 33 between Newburg Road and State Route 248(Northampton County)

Interstate-78 just east of the State Route 309 exit (Lehigh County)

Interstate-78 just east of State Route 33 exit (Northampton County)

State Route 309 just south of State Route 378 (Lehigh County)

TOTAL VEHICLE TRAFFIC

Jul 7

Jul 21

Aug 4*

Aug 18

Sep1

Sep15

Sep29

Oct13

Oct27

Nov 10

Dec22

Jan5

Jan19

Feb2**

Feb16

Mar2

Mar16

Mar30

Apr13

Apr27

May11

May25

Dec8

Nov24

37,294

69,103

68,266

80,370

500

9,450

18,400

27,350

36,300

45,250

54,200

63,150

72,100

81,050

64,407

66,413

37,840

77,192

15