u.s. 31 at c.r. 400 south intersection improvement thursday, february 13, 2014
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U.S. 31 at C.R. 400 South Intersection Improvement Thursday, February 13, 2014 Clifty Creek Elementary School 6:00 p.m. Welcome. Purpose and explanation of public meeting Public meeting format Visit our sign-in table Informational handouts Submitting public comments - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
U.S. 31 at C.R. 400 SouthIntersection ImprovementThursday, February 13, 2014
Clifty Creek Elementary School6:00 p.m.
Welcome Purpose and explanation of public meeting Public meeting format Visit our sign-in table Informational handouts Submitting public comments Informal Q & A following formal
presentation and comment session
Six district offices 3,543 employees $1 billion/annual capital
expenditures 28,400 total roadway lane miles 5,300 INDOT-owned bridges Assists 42 railroads in planning
& development of more than 3,880 miles of active rail lines
Supports 69 Indiana State Aviation System Plan airports
INDOT Profile
INDOT INDOT Mission
INDOT will plan, build, maintain and operate a superior transportation system enhancing safety, mobility and economic growth
INDOT Values Respect Teamwork Accountability Excellence
Public Meeting Sign-in attendance information will be
added to project mailing list. A public meeting notice was mailed to
known property owners within project area.
Announcement of this public information meeting was posted to INDOT website at: http://www.in.gov/indot/2370.htm
Electronic notification via e-mail
Project Stakeholders Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Division Federal Highways Administration Bartholomew County City of Columbus Elected Public Officials Community residents and local citizens Emergency Services Commuters Trucking Industry / Farming Industry Commercial District / local businesses Schools
U.S. 31 at C.R. 400 South Indiana Department of Transportation
Project Officials Bill Read – Project Manager
Indiana Division Federal Highway Administration
American StructurePoint – Independent Review Team
Recognition of Elected Public Officials
Project History Brief Project History Public Information Updates
Estimated Construction Cost Accident History
Roundabout Proposal Traffic Signal Proposed in Interim
Design Peer Review American Structurepoint
Independent Review Review the Following:
Accident Data Traffic Data
Proposed Solution Roundabout Appropriate? Design Modifications Necessary?
Assist with Public Education
Insert Existing Intersection Display
Existing Intersection
Purpose and NeedProvide an Intersection with Improved Safety while maintaining adequate Traffic Flow
Accident Rates13
669765 Total Crashes
FHWA Video Clip
Independent Review Review the Following:
Accident Data Traffic Data
Proposed Solution Roundabout Appropriate? Design Modifications Necessary?
Assist with Public Education
Findings A Roundabout is an Appropriate
Solution Meets Purpose and Need Meets the Current and Future Traffic
Demands Proven Tool to Improve Intersection
Safety Recommend Minor Design
Modifications
Roundabout Safety Roundabouts are considered
a proven safety countermeasure by the FHWA
76% Reduction in severe crashes 35% Reduction in overall crashes
More than 800 people die and over 200,000 are injured in the U.S. each year in crashes that involve red light running
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS),
Replacing Signals with Roundabouts
78% Reduction in severe crashes 48% Reduction in overall crashes
Rural Roundabouts
2011 Study 19 Rural Roundabouts
Crash Reduction Total Crashes: 68% Injury Crashes: 88% Angle Crashes: 83% Fatal Crashes: 100%
Vehicular Conflict Points
Total Conflict Points: 32 Total Conflict Points: 8
Type of Crashes
19
Typical 4-leg intersection
Angle Left turn
Roundabout
Sideswipe
Slide Source: FHWA
71% Avoidable Accidents!
Proposed Intersection Single Lane Roundabout Designed for 20 Year Traffic
Needs Currently 8,710
vehicles/day Future 9,210 vehicles/day
Diameter = 156’ Right of Way Needs
1.5 acres permanent 0.5 acres temporary
Long Splitter Islands Raised Central Island
10’ Mountable Truck Apron
Large Vehicles
Proposed Intersection Single Lane Roundabout Designed for 20 Year Traffic
Needs Currently 8,710
vehicles/day Future 9,210 vehicles/day
Diameter = 156’ Right of Way Needs
1.5 acres permanent 0.5 acres temporary
Long Splitter Islands Raised Central Island
10’ Mountable Truck Apron
Add Roadway Curvature to Help Reduce Speeds
Rumble Strips Should Remain
Widen Approaches to accommodate Large Trucks/Combines
Install Highly Visible Signs in Advance
Recommendations
Roundabouts in Indiana Communities Allen County / Fort
Wayne Avon Bloomington Carmel Evansville Fishers Fort Wayne Greenfield Huntington County Columbus
Indianapolis Kokomo Lafayette Noblesville Plainfield St. Joseph County
/ South Bend Valparaiso West Lafayette
INDOT Roundabouts Kitchen Road and US 144* SR 25 - Lafayette, IN* Laporte/Lincolnway/Sturdy –
Valparaiso, IN
Coming Soon
* Roundabouts on “High Speed Roadways”
Roundabout Numbers (2013)
ID
MT NDMN
SDWY
OR
CA
NVUT
CO
NE
KS
IA
AZ NM
TX
OK
MO
AR
LA
MS AL
TN
FL
GASC
NC
KYVA
IL INOH
WV MDDE
PA NJ
NY
CT
VT
ME
NH
RIWI
MI
WA
MA
36
154
209
2
Alaska
Hawaii
66
1112
128
9265
15
234
663
94103
90+
96
13
30
10
28
6
51
16427
32
659
4
5
267
52 16
4
9
40
4
132
8
7
4
3
2
2
2
7
Source:Modern Roundabouts the Web Site
http://roundabouts.kittelson.com
Project Schedule Public Meeting - February 2014 Design Phase Activities - 2014 Real Estate Activities – 2014
Appraising Negotiations/Buying Utilities Coordination/Relocation http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/realprop/index.html
Construction proposed – 2015
Submit Public Comments Submit public comments using the options described in 1st
page of information packet Public Comment Form Via e-mail Participating during public comment session via microphone
INDOT respectfully requests comments be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2014 to the Seymour District Customer Service Center, 185 Agrico Lane, Seymour, Indiana 47274
Toll Free Phone: 1-877-305-7611 E-mail: [email protected]
Next Steps Public and project stakeholder input
Submit comments via options described on 1st page of information packet
INDOT review and evaluation All comments given full consideration during decision-making process
Communicate a decision INDOT will utilize project mailing list to notify interested persons of
any decision and work through local media outlets Who may I contact should I have questions?
INDOT Seymour District Office Customer Service Center, 185 Agrico Lane, Seymour, Indiana 47274; Phone (877) 305-7611 [email protected]
Thank You Please visit with INDOT project officials Project Open House
Project maps, displays, public comments table INDOT project officials available for informal Q & A
Thank you for your attendance this evening http://www.in.gov/indot/2706.htm
Thank You!