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Welcome to Public Workshop III Route 55 : Lauer Road – T.S.P.

Welcome to Public Workshop III Route 55 : Lauer Road – T.S.P. Meeting Agenda. Summery of Public Workshops I & II Citizen Advisory Committee (C.A.C.) Preferred Design Alternative Community feedback. Project Objectives. Improve Traffic Operations Reduce Accidents Reduce Delay

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Welcome to Public Workshop III Route 55 : Lauer Road – T.S.P.

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  1. Welcome to Public Workshop IIIRoute 55 : Lauer Road – T.S.P.

  2. Meeting Agenda • Summery of Public Workshops I & II • Citizen Advisory Committee (C.A.C.) • Preferred Design Alternative • Community feedback

  3. Project Objectives • Improve Traffic Operations • Reduce Accidents • Reduce Delay • Support Future Needs of the Community and Corridor

  4. Project Focus • Improve Intersection Operations • Address Heavy Traffic on Route 55 • Improve Business Access • Improve Bike/Pedestrian Access and Safety

  5. Citizens Advisory Committee • Committee Make-up • 17 members • Diverse representation • Community voice • Focus • Community Priorities • Schedule • Six Monthly Meetings

  6. 5 Conceptual Layouts2 Preliminary Alternatives1 Preferred Alternative

  7. Stringham Road Realignment • Relocate Road to align with Arlington High School (AHS) Main Entrance • Eliminate existing “T” Intersection • Construct new sidewalk • Provide 4’ Shoulder • Accommodate Endangered and Threatened Species

  8. AHS/ Stringham/ Route 55 Intersection • Modern Roundabout • Yield Approach • No Turn Lanes • Rights in/out • Raised Median • Permitted Pedestrian • Sidewalk

  9. Route 55/Freedom Road Intersection • Modern Roundabout • Yield Approach • No Turn Lanes • Rights in/out • Raised Median • Permitted Pedestrian • Sidewalk

  10. Intersection - Business Centers

  11. Dr. Fink Connector • 2-Way Operation • Maintain Access to Business • Provide Access to School • Create Additional Pedestrian Connection • Right’s In / Right’s Out • Increase Circulation

  12. Roadway Cross Sections

  13. Safety Considerations 8 Vehicle to Vehicle Conflict Points 32 Vehicle to Vehicle Conflict Points 24 Ped. to Vehicle Conflict Points 8 Ped. to Vehicle Conflict Points

  14. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety • The Institute examined 24 intersections in eight states that were converted from stop signs or traffic signals between 1992 and 1997. • Vehicular accidents overall declined 39 percent. • Accidents resulting in injuries fell 76 percent. • Accidents resulting in death or incapacitating injury plunged 90 percent.

  15. Next Steps • Progress Preferred Alternative to Design Approval (Feb. 2012) • Begin Detailed Design Process (Spring 2012) • Initiate Permit Process • Initiate Property Acquisition Process • Public Update Meeting prior to Construction Commencement (March 2013) • Construction Begins – (May 2013)

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