270 likes | 427 Views
2011-2016 Proposed Highway Improvement Program. Public Works and Transportation Committee May 4, 2011. 2010-2015 Five Year Highway Improvement Program. Management philosophy sets system priorities: 1 - Preservation 2 - Modernization 3 - Expansion Last meeting highlighted Preservation
E N D
2011-2016Proposed Highway Improvement Program Public Works and Transportation Committee May 4, 2011
2010-2015 Five Year Highway Improvement Program • Management philosophy sets system priorities: • 1 - Preservation • 2 - Modernization • 3 - Expansion • Last meeting highlighted Preservation • This presentation focuses on Modernization and Expansion
Priority Two: Modernization • Project set developed through traffic analysis • Projects provide improvements to the system, for example: • Intersection improvements – turn lanes, signals • Safety improvements • ITS elements in Lake County PASSAGE • Addition of bicycle facilities or pedestrian accommodations
2011 – 2016Proposed Highway Improvement Program The following charts appear in Section 3 - Modernization Projects
Level of Service Data Source: CARS Run 4/29/11
Priority Three: Expansion • Projects in this category address highway capacity issues • Typical projects: • Adding lanes to existing system • Building new roads • Projects in this category are usually expensive and have longer timeframes for completion
2011 – 2016Proposed Highway Improvement Program The following charts appear in Section 4 - Expansion Projects
Travel Is Up, Way UpAnnual Vehicle Miles on County-Owned Roads
2-lane backlog exceeds 30 milesCounty-owned roads over capacity*
Priority Two: Modernization • Projects in this category…Reduce delays and increase safety by accommodating short-term traffic growth and the needs of non-motorists.
Priority Three: Expansion • Projects in this category…Provide highway capacity to meet long-term traffic growth needs and provide for economic development. • Schedule 2040 update to county 2020 plan (UWP funding) • Includes bike plan • Next Program Presentation: • Funding & Revenue (6/1)