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Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Executive Summary May, 2012 Submitted to: Executive Summary i Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Town of Eagar Council Members Mayor Kim Holaway James Wayne Nelson, Jr Byron Smith Gary Finch Timothy Rasmussen Debbie Rogers Town of Springerville Council Members Mayor Dan Muth Conie Hunt Susie Silva Ron Thebeau Steve Christensen Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Charla Glendening, Project Manager, ADOT Multimodal Planning Division Bill Greenwood, Town Manager, Town of Eagar Bruce Ray, Community Development Director, Town of Eagar Mike Hogan, Police Chief, Town of Eagar Howard Carlson, Fire Chief, Town of Eagar Kim Holaway, Mayor, Town of Eagar Council Mike Nuttall, Police Chief, Town of Springerville Max Sadler, Fire Chief, Town of Springerville Steve West, Town Manager, Town of Springerville Dan Muth, Town Council, Town of Springerville Council Travis Udall, Superintendent, Round Valley Unified Schools Voigt LeSueur, Transportation Director, Round Valley Unified Schools Matt Moul, Globe Development Engineer, Arizona Department of Transportation Rod Wigman, Public Information Officer, Arizona Department of Transportation Rick Powers, Project Manager, Jacobs Vamshi Yellisetty, Senior Transportation Planner, Jacobs Amy Rosar, Public Involvement Specialist, KDAExecutive Summary ii Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Purpose of the Study .............................................................................................................. 1 Study Process ......................................................................................................................... 3 Transportation Issues ............................................................................................................. 4 Multimodal Transportation Plan.............................................................................................. 4 Short-Term Transportation Recommendations.................................................................... 4 Mid-Term Transportation Recommendations ...................................................................... 4 Long-Term Transportation Recommendations .................................................................... 4 Transit Recommendations ................................................................................................ 14 Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities ............................................................................. 14 Functional Classification ................................................................................................... 14 Funding Sources .............................................................................................................. 18 Implementation Actions ................................................................................................... 18 Executive Summary iii Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study LIST OF TABLES Page 1: Recommended Short-Term Roadway Improvements ............................................................................. 8 2: Recommended Mid-Term Roadway Improvements .............................................................................. 11 3: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Improvements............................................................................ 13 4: Recommended Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities Improvements ............................................ 16 5: Funding Sources ......................................................................................................................................... 19 LIST OF FIGURES Page 1: Study Area .................................................................................................................................................... 2 2: Study Process ................................................................................................................................................ 3 3: Transportation Issues ................................................................................................................................... 5 4: Trails, Pedestrian, Equestrian, and Bicycle Facility Issues ...................................................................... 6 5: Recommended Short-Term Roadway Improvements ............................................................................. 7 6: Recommended Mid-Term Roadway Improvements .............................................................................. 10 7: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Improvements............................................................................ 12 8: Recommended Multimodal Facility Improvements ............................................................................... 15 9: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Functional Classification .......................................................... 17 Draft Final Report 1 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study was a joint effort by the Towns of Springerville and Eagar, and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to develop a long-range multimodal transportation plan to address the most critical current and future transportation needs for the Round Valley region. The study was funded by Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) State Planning and Research Program and administered through ADOT’s Multimodal Planning Division. Growth in the area, economic development, new subdivisions, improvements to the Springerville airport, increased tourism activity, and changes to general plans and land use patterns all require new comprehensive transportation planning to specifically address the demands placed on the roads and multimodal forms of transportation. The principal focus of this study was to develop a Transportation Plan to address these safety and growth issues specific to the Round Valley area. In addition, the plan examined public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian needs, and additional multimodal opportunities necessary to accommodate growth and development. Known as the "foothills of the White Mountains", the Round Valley region borders the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest at the base of the White Mountains. The study area comprised of approximately 44 square miles and incorporates the town limits of Springerville and Eagar. Regional access to the town is mainly provided by US 60, US 191, and SR 260. Located at the border of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and at the base of the White Mountains, Round Valley provides immediate access to year-round recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. Figure 1 shows the Round Valley study area boundary, which represents the limits of the Transportation Improvements Plan. Draft Final Report 2 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 3 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Inventory Current Conditions For All Travel Models Forecast Future Conditions Obtain Stakeholder Input Identify Deficiencies Forecast Future Needs Present to Stakeholders and Public- Seek Input Identify and Analyze Solutions Recommend a Staged (Short, Mid, Long Transportation Improvement Plan Present to Stakeholders and Public- Seek Input Final Implementation Plan Town of Springerville/Town of Eagar Technical Advisory Committee STUDY PROCESS The study was guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that included representatives from: Town of Springerville Town of Eagar Apache County U.S. Forest Service Arizona State Land Department Arizona Game & Fish Nature Conservancy Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) ADOT – Multimodal Planning Division (MPD) ADOT – Communication and Community Partnerships (CCP) ADOT – Globe District The role of the TAC was to provide guidance, support, advice, suggestions, and recommendations, and to perform document reviews throughout the study process. The first public open house was conducted in May 2011 to present existing and projected transportation conditions and issues. The second of two public open houses was held in November 2011 following a Joint Council Work Session to present proposed roadway and multimodal transportation improvements. Figure 2 illustrates the process utilized to complete this study. FIGURE 2: STUDY PROCESSDraft Final Report 4 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TRANSPORTATION ISSUES Based on an inventory and analysis of existing conditions, transportation system deficiencies and issues were identified. These issues and deficiencies form the basis of the recommendations developed for long range transportation plan. Figure 3 displays the current major transportation issues and Figure 4 illustrates the non-motorized mode issues within the study area. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN Short-Term Transportation Recommendations Short-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2015. Table 1 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 5 is a graphical representation of the short-term transportation recommendations. Mid-Term Transportation Recommendations Mid-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2020. Table 2 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 6 is a graphical representation of the mid-term transportation recommendations. Long-Term Transportation Recommendations Long-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2030. Table 3 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 7 is a graphical representation of the long-term transportation recommendations. Estimated costs for each project are expressed in 2012 dollars and are general estimates. Actual costs for projects could vary at the time of implementation; therefore, a detailed analysis should be performed on a case-by-case basis to determine actual costs. * The Project Identification Number (eg: ST -1) does NOT represent the priority of the project; rather it is an identification number to track project progress in the future. Draft Final Report 5 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 6 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 7 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Working Paper 2- Draft Transportation Plan 8 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED SHORT-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment ST - 1 Short 4th Street / River Road Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, lighting, and pavement markings at intersection. Clear vegetation to enhance sight distance. $45,000 Eagar ST - 2 Short Chiricahua Street / Maricopa Drive Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, pavement marking, and lighting at intersection. $45,000 Springerville ST - 3 Short Main Street (Eagar) / School Bus Road Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, pavement marking, and lighting at intersection. $45,000 Eagar ST - 4 Short SR 260 / River Road Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, lighting, and pavement markings at intersection. Clear vegetation to enhance sight distance. $45,000 ADOT / Eagar ST - 5 Short Central Avenue / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Review and enhance signal timing plan, signage, and lighting. Add/enhance lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. $45,000 ADOT / Eagar ST - 6 Short Main Street (Springerville) / South Mountain Avenue Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Review and enhance signal timing plan, signage, and lighting. Add pedestrian crossing markings. Relocate driveways near intersection. Remove on-street parking close to the intersection. $60,000 Springerville ST - 7 Short 2nd Avenue / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Congestion Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street. $500,000 Eagar ST - 8 Short 4th Avenue / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Congestion Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street. $500,000 Eagar ST - 9 Short 2nd Street / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Congestion Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street. $500,000 Eagar ST - 10 Short 4th Avenue / River Road Intersection Improvements Safety Install four way stop traffic stop signs. $15,000 Eagar ST - 11 Short 5th Avenue / Butler Street Intersection Improvements Safety Add lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. Install guidance signs and additional lighting. Construct sidewalks on all legs of the intersection. $45,000 Eagar ST - 12 Short South Mountain Avenue / Airport Rd / Coconino Street Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Conduct Traffic Signal Warrant study to analysis the need for a traffic signal. Add/enhance lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. Relocate driveways near intersection. Reconstruct westbound approach (Coconino Street) to remove skewed approach angle. Add turn lanes on eastbound approach. Close excess driveways on South Mountain Avenue. Install additional lighting. $500,000 Springerville ST - 13 Short New Roadway 1: Extend Schuster Road between Maricopa Drive and SR 260 New Roadway Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route Construct a new two lane minor arterial road along Schuster Road alignment between Maricopa Drive and SR 260. $3,100,000 Springerville / Eagar 1 mile Working Paper 2- Draft Transportation Plan 9 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED SHORT-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (CONTINUED) ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment ST - 14 Short 2nd Avenue: Butler Street to west of Udall Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.2 miles. $200,000 Eagar 0.2 miles ST - 15 Short 2nd Street: Harless Street to Brown Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.5 miles. $400,000 Eagar 0.5 miles ST - 16 Short 4th Street: Burk Street to Butler Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.5 miles. $400,000 Eagar 0.5 miles ST - 17 Short Becker Lake Road: US 60 to 0.5 miles north of Airport Road Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 1.4 miles. $1,100,000 Springerville 1.4 miles ST - 18 Short Brown Street: SR 260 to End of Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.6 miles. $450,000 Eagar 0.6 miles ST - 19 Short Gutierrez Street: US 60 to Study Boundary Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.7 miles. $550,000 Springerville 0.7 miles ST - 20 Short Gutierrez Street: Maricopa Drive to US 60 Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.6 miles. $450,000 Springerville 0.6 miles ST - 21 Short Maricopa Drive: Papago Street to US 180 Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 1.1 miles. $850,000 Springerville 1.1 miles ST - 22 Short US 60: West end of study limits to South Mountain Avenue Roadway Improvements Safety Reduce speed limit. In cooperation with Arizona Game and Fish Department, identify and install appropriate wildlife crossing structures. Remove roadside vegetation. Install/repair fencing along roadway. Install lighting. $1,500,000 ADOT 4.3 miles ST - 23 Short US 60: South Mountain Avenue to US 180 Roadway Improvements Safety Implement traffic calming measures. Add pedestrian crosswalk markings in Downtown Springerville. $120,000 ADOT 1.0 miles ST - 24 Short Main Street (Eagar): SR 260 to School Bus Road Roadway Improvements Safety Implement traffic calming measures. $120,000 Eagar 1.0 miles Draft Final Report 10 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 11 TABLE 2: RECOMMENDED MID-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment MT - 1 Mid Bridge on Airport Road at Little Colorado River Bridge Safety Bridge Rehabilitation. $500,000 Springerville MT - 2 Mid Bridge on Hooper Ranch Road at Little Colorado River Bridge Safety Bridge Replacement. $1,200,000 Springerville MT - 3 Mid SR 260 / US 180 Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Replace current intersection with a roundabout to safely accommodate traffic from all approaches and also correct the skewed angle approach of US 180. $2,300,000 Eagar PA complete MT - 4 Mid US 60 / Gutierrez Street / US 180 Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Construct roundabout to safely accommodate traffic from all five approaches and also the skewed angle approach of US 180. $2,500,000 Springerville MT - 5 Mid Chiricahua Street / US 180 Intersection Improvements Safety Conduct intersection safety study to evaluate the need for a traffic signal, roundabout or complete reconstruction of the intersection to correct approach angle issues. $55,000 Springerville / Eagar MT - 6 Mid South Mountain Avenue/Main Street: US 60 to SR 260 Corridor Study Safety, congestion, and economic development Conduct an Urban Corridor Planning Study to: 1) develop specialized land and multimodal infrastructure standards 2) Identify specific improvements to enhance safety, promote economic development, and improve access to activity center. $190,000 Springerville / Eagar 1.6 miles MT - 7 Mid New Roadway 2: Extend School Bus Road towards east until Juniper Street and extend this road towards the north along Juniper Street alignment to SR 260 to tie in with New Roadway 1 New Roadway Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route Construct a new two lane minor arterial road extending School Bus Road to the east until Juniper Street. Extend this new road further towards the north to tie in with New Roadway 1. $3,800,000 Eagar 1.6 miles MT - 8 Mid Hooper Ranch Road: US 180 to End of Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and safety Resurface pavement for 2 miles. $1,500,000 Springerville 2 miles MT - 9 Mid Water Canyon Road: School Bus Road to Study Boundary Pavement Preservation Maintenance and safety Resurface pavement for 1 mile. $800,000 Eagar 1 mile MT - 10 Mid Main Street (Eagar): SR 260 to School Bus Road Roadway Improvements Safety Improve lane markings on roadway and at all unsignalized intersections. Add additional lighting. $100,000 Eagar 1 mile Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 12 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 13 TABLE 3: RECOMMENDED LONG-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment LT - 1 Long New Roadway 3: School Bus Road to Becker Lake Rd, one mile south of US 60 New Roadway Additional Capacity, Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route, and Economic Development Construct a new two lane minor arterial road between School Bus Road and Becker Lake Road (one mile south of US 60) $8,000,000 Springerville / Eagar 2.6 miles LT - 2 Long New Roadway 4: Extend the west end of Air Park Road to New Roadway 3 New Roadway Economic development Construct a new two lane collector road extending the west end of Air Park Road to New Roadway 3 $3,100,000 Springerville 1 mile LT - 3 Long Chiricahua Street: SR 260 and US 60 Widening Additional capacity and traffic circulation Widen Chiricahua Street to a four lane roadway between SR 260 and US 60. $4,200,000 Springerville / Eagar 1.5 miles Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 14 Transit Recommendations The current and forecasted population density in the region as well as the estimated future transit demand levels cannot support a local transit system; however, the Towns should work with NACOG to establish a community ridesharing program that could establish and coordinate services, such as vanpools and carpools, to meet the regional or long distance transit needs of elderly, low income, and mobility limited population groups. Organized ridesharing can address the needs of those traveling long distances with minimal startup and operational costs. Additionally, enlisting the support of major employers by offering economic incentives to employers and employees for participate in the ridesharing program could mutually benefit the community and the businesses. Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities Recommendations Table 4 lists the pedestrian, bicycle, and trail facility improvements recommended for the short-, mid-, and long-term phases, as well as the location and description for each project. Figure 8 is a graphical representation of the multimodal facility improvement recommendations. Functional Classification Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. ADOT leads the functional classification efforts for the State of Arizona. According to the FHWA and ADOT guidelines, projects are eligible for federal funding if they are classified as a collector or above. The study area’s current adopted roadway functional classification is old and needs to be updated. Several roadways recommended for improvements in this study function as collectors or above, but are currently classified as local roads. ADOT has guidelines in place to request reclassification of roadways. They can be accessed from the web link shown below. http://tpd.azdot.gov/mpd/gis/fclass/index.asp Figure 9 illustrates the recommended future/ultimate functional classification of the roadways in the study area. The Town of Springerville and the Town of Eagar should first coordinate with NACOG to prepare the appropriate applications to reclassify the roadways. Applications must be submitted to ADOT through NACOG. Final roadway classification will be forwarded to the FHWA for final approval. Each request for modification of functional classification must include discussion of pertinent criteria, descriptions of modification, maps, average daily traffic on the proposed route, changes in rural and urban mileage reported to the nearest one-tenth of a mile, and a mileage summary table of the statewide Functional Classification System. Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 15 Draft Final Report 16 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE 4: RECOMMENDED PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND TRAILS FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Agency Comment SHORT-TERM PHASE Central Avenue: Main Street (Eagar) to US 180 Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Rehabilitate the current multi-use path for 2.5 miles Eagar 2.5 miles MID-TERM PHASE Coconino Street / Butler Street: South Mountain Avenue and School Bus Road Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of roadway. Springerville / Eagar 2.5 miles Maricopa Drive: Coconino Street to US 180 Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Complete sidewalks on both sides along Maricopa Drive between Coconino Street and US 180. North side of the street currently has a sidewalk for most of the roadway. Springerville 1.5 miles Papago Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Papago Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive. Springerville 0.5 miles Pima Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Pima Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive. Springerville 0.5 miles US 60: Becker Lake Trailhead to South Mountain Avenue Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Complete sidewalks on both sides along US 60 between the Becker Lake Trailhead and South Mountain Avenue. ADOT/ Springerville 1 mile New Trail Extension: Current terminus of recreation trail at Airport Road to proposed new recreation area near School Bus Road and SR 260 Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Extend the current multi-use trail along the river from the current terminus at Airport Rd to the proposed new recreation area near School Bus Road and SR 260. Springerville / Eagar 3 miles Little Colorado River Trailhead to Becker Lake Wildlife Area Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Extend current multi-use rail along US 60 to connect Little River Colorado Trailhead to Becker Lake Wildlife Area ADOT/ Springerville 1 mile LONG-TERM PHASE Gutierrez Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Gutierrez Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive. Springerville 0.5 miles Airport Road: South Mountain Ave to Little Colorado River Trailhead Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Airport Road between South Mountain Avenue and Little Colorado River Trailhead Springerville 0.5 miles 4th Avenue: Harless Street to Butler Street Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of 4th Avenue between Harless Street and Butler Street Eagar 0.3 miles 2nd Avenue: Main Street to End of Pavement Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of 2nd Avenue between Main Street and End of Pavement Eagar 0.4 miles Central Avenue: River Road to Brown Street Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Central Avenue between River Road and Brown Street Eagar 1.1 miles 2nd Street: Harless Street to Brown Street Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of 2nd Street between Harless Street and Brown Street Eagar 0.5 miles Water Canyon Rd to Butler Street/Maricopa Drive OHV Trail Recreation Add OHV friendly route along Water Canyon Road, Harless Street, 4th Avenue, and Butler Street (from 4th Avenue to Maricopa Drive) Eagar 3.4 miles 12th Street: Water Canyon Road to End OHV Trail Recreation Add OHV friendly route along 12th Street between Water Canyon Road and the USFS Trailhead Eagar 0.5 miles New Trail Extension: Current terminus of recreation trail at US 60 to Wenima trailhead Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Extend the current multi-use trail along the river from the current terminus at US 60 to the Wenima Wildlife Area trailhead. Springerville 4 miles Trailhead Parking Trails Parking Add parking lot at trailhead on 12th Street. Eagar Draft Final Report 17 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 18 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Funding Sources The successful implementation of the Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study is contingent upon the availability of funding for design and construction of the improvement projects. Primary funding sources for the area includes federal programs, ADOT, and other regional government agencies such as NACOG. Table 5 is a comprehensive funding matrix of funding sources that the Town of Springerville and the Town of Eagar can apply for funding of transportation projects identified in this study. Implementation Actions The following action items are recommended for the Towns of Springerville and Eagar to successfully implement the Multimodal Transportation Plan. Present the Transportation Plan to the Towns’ Councils for approval and adoption. Conduct traffic counts on all study roadways that are not functionally classified (see dashed lines in Figure 3). Identify roadways that meet the minimum requirements for reclassification to "collector" or a higher classification. Coordinate with NACOG and ADOT to request change in functional classification of those roadways. Apply for funding sources for each project in the transportation plan. Include high-priority projects in the Towns’ Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Coordinate with NACOG to establish a community/regional ridesharing program. Develop policies and procedures to promote alternative modes of transportation. Review and update street design standards, develop comprehensive access management standards, and detailed traffic impact guidelines and procedures. Create aesthetically appealing gateways into the Towns at key roadway entry points. Increase communication, cooperation, and collaboration with ADOT, NACOG, Town of Springville Council, Town of Eagar Council, Apache County and neighboring jurisdictions. Work in partnership with each agency to address transportation needs and implement the plan. Offer opportunities for public involvement throughout the plan implementation process. Promote Public-Private partnerships between the Towns and the private sector. Monitor progress on the transportation plan on a quarterly basis. Update the transportation plan on a five-year cycle. Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 19 TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES Program Description Requirements Eligible Uses Source Application Surface Transportation Program (STP) Federal funds, managed by FHWA and ADOT - Located on Federal-aid highway - Bridge project on any public road - Transit capital products - Intracity/intercity bus terminals and facilities. General transportation, environmental, and transit projects Federal Programmed by ADOT and local MPO or COG Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Federal funds, managed by FHWA and ADOT Project must be used on safety improvement projects to reduce number and/or severity of highway related crashes Safety improvement projects Federal The Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) analyzes highway safety data Transportation Enhancement Funds provide funding for bicycle, pedestrian, historic and beautification projects. Must be surface transportation- related - Bicycle projects - Pedestrian projects - Historic & beautification projects. Federal Applications considered yearly through MPO and COG Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot Program (TCSP) Funds projects that address the link between land use, community quality of life, and transportation. Favors projects that partner with private sector interests -Improve the efficiency of the transportation system - Reduce environmental impacts of transportation - Reduce the need for costly future public infrastructure investments - Ensure efficient access to jobs, services and centers of trade - Examine development patterns and identify strategies to encourage compatible private sector development patterns. Federal Jurisdictions are eligible recipients of these grant funds, and there is no maximum on the dollar amount of the award. Transit Funds – Section 5310, 5311, 5313 Provides funding for local transit. - 5310 program funds transit programs for elderly and disabled - 5311 program funds local transit systems in non-urbanized areas - 5313 program funds state planning and research programs Federal Applications for funds are generally made available in January through ADOT Job Access and Reverse Commute (Section 5316) Grants (JARC) Provides financing for projects that providing access to jobs, promoting use of transit and transit vouchers for welfare recipients and eligible low income individuals, and promoting use of employer provided transportation. Capital planning and operating expenses for projects that transport low income individuals to and from jobs and activities related to employment, and for reverse commute projects. Federal Applications for funds are generally made available through MPO and ADOT, depending upon the size of the urban population. New Freedom Program (Section 5317) Grants Grants provide competitive grants for improved public transportation services and alternatives for people with disabilities beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Capital and operating expenses for new public transportation services and new public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), that are designed to assist individuals with disabilities. Federal Applications for funds are generally made available through MPO and ADOT, depending upon the size of the urban population. Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 20 TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES (CONTINUED) Program Description Requirements Eligible Uses Source Application Safe Routes to School Focused on enabling and encouraging children to safely walk and bicycle to school State must use between 10-30 percent of the funds for non-infrastructure related activities - Projects can include sidewalk, traffic - Calming and speed reduction - Improvements, pedestrian and bicycle - Crossing improvements, traffic diversion improvements near schools. Federal Programmed through ADOT Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Funding for States to improve the condition of their highway bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and systematic preventive maintenance Preventative maintenance on Federal-aid and non-Federal-aid highway systems Preventative maintenance on Federal-aid and non-Federal-aid highway systems Federal Applications available year-round Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Finances State and local government highway safety projects. Cannot be used for the construction, design, or maintenance of highways or for highway construction research projects. Inventories, need studies, engineering studies, systems development, program implementation, or for purchasing equipment. State State and Community Highway Safety Grants Funds to assist jurisdictions in the development and implementation of highway safety programs designed to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries and property damage. - Alcohol countermeasures - Occupant protection - Police traffic services (e.g. enforcement) - Emergency medical services - Traffic records - Motorcycle safety - Pedestrian and bicycle safety (jointly administered by FHWA and NHTSA) - Non-construction aspects of roadway safety (administered by FHWA) - Speed control (jointly administered by NHTSA and FHWA) Federal Formula based funds are distributed to States Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Managed by Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development Located in a census tract or block group with at least 51 percent of population in low to the moderate income group Federal National Highway System Funding for construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, and safety improvements on the National Highway System Must be located on the National Highway System A wide variety of transportation improvement projects Federal Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 21 TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES (CONTINUED) Program Description Requirements Eligible Uses Source Application Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Provide funds to develop and maintain recreation trails A wide range of recreational improvement projects Federal Available annually through Arizona State Parks Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) Funds derived from fuel taxes, vehicle license tax, registration fees and other fees. Project must be on highway Highway construction, improvements, and other related expenses State Distributed directly to jurisdictions based on population Vehicle License Tax (VLT) Arizona tax paid by vehicle owners State Arizona Game and Fish Department Heritage Funds Funds derived from lottery proceeds to preserve natural and cultural resources Public Access Environmental Education Schoolyard Habitat Urban Wildlife and Urban Wildlife Habitat IIAPM State Available annually in November through Arizona State Parks Development Impact Fees Impact fees or development requirements for targeted projects or areas. Amount of the assessment needs to be in direct proportion to the magnitude of the need created by the project Local Development Stipulations Developers dedicate appropriate ROW and build adjacent streets Local Hotel Bed Tax Tax added to hotel room charge that is paid to the state during tax returns and refunded to the local jurisdiction by the state of Arizona. Local Sales Tax Funds from a portion of a municipality’s sales tax Motorized and non-motorized improvements Local Developer Exactions Require developers to construct off-site facilities necessary to serve their development. Local Equity Bonus Funding to States based on equity considerations Applications available year-round Community Facilities District (CFD) Special District created for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of public infrastructure improvements. - Water and sewer projects - Police and fire facilities (and sites) - Public buildings (and sites) - Flood control and drainage projects - Roadways - Public parking structures - Landscaping and lakes - Lighting and traffic control - Parks and recreational facilities - Schools and school sites - Pedestrian malls - Enhanced public services Local Applications available year-round Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 22
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Full Text | Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Executive Summary May, 2012 Submitted to: Executive Summary i Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Town of Eagar Council Members Mayor Kim Holaway James Wayne Nelson, Jr Byron Smith Gary Finch Timothy Rasmussen Debbie Rogers Town of Springerville Council Members Mayor Dan Muth Conie Hunt Susie Silva Ron Thebeau Steve Christensen Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Charla Glendening, Project Manager, ADOT Multimodal Planning Division Bill Greenwood, Town Manager, Town of Eagar Bruce Ray, Community Development Director, Town of Eagar Mike Hogan, Police Chief, Town of Eagar Howard Carlson, Fire Chief, Town of Eagar Kim Holaway, Mayor, Town of Eagar Council Mike Nuttall, Police Chief, Town of Springerville Max Sadler, Fire Chief, Town of Springerville Steve West, Town Manager, Town of Springerville Dan Muth, Town Council, Town of Springerville Council Travis Udall, Superintendent, Round Valley Unified Schools Voigt LeSueur, Transportation Director, Round Valley Unified Schools Matt Moul, Globe Development Engineer, Arizona Department of Transportation Rod Wigman, Public Information Officer, Arizona Department of Transportation Rick Powers, Project Manager, Jacobs Vamshi Yellisetty, Senior Transportation Planner, Jacobs Amy Rosar, Public Involvement Specialist, KDAExecutive Summary ii Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Purpose of the Study .............................................................................................................. 1 Study Process ......................................................................................................................... 3 Transportation Issues ............................................................................................................. 4 Multimodal Transportation Plan.............................................................................................. 4 Short-Term Transportation Recommendations.................................................................... 4 Mid-Term Transportation Recommendations ...................................................................... 4 Long-Term Transportation Recommendations .................................................................... 4 Transit Recommendations ................................................................................................ 14 Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities ............................................................................. 14 Functional Classification ................................................................................................... 14 Funding Sources .............................................................................................................. 18 Implementation Actions ................................................................................................... 18 Executive Summary iii Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study LIST OF TABLES Page 1: Recommended Short-Term Roadway Improvements ............................................................................. 8 2: Recommended Mid-Term Roadway Improvements .............................................................................. 11 3: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Improvements............................................................................ 13 4: Recommended Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities Improvements ............................................ 16 5: Funding Sources ......................................................................................................................................... 19 LIST OF FIGURES Page 1: Study Area .................................................................................................................................................... 2 2: Study Process ................................................................................................................................................ 3 3: Transportation Issues ................................................................................................................................... 5 4: Trails, Pedestrian, Equestrian, and Bicycle Facility Issues ...................................................................... 6 5: Recommended Short-Term Roadway Improvements ............................................................................. 7 6: Recommended Mid-Term Roadway Improvements .............................................................................. 10 7: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Improvements............................................................................ 12 8: Recommended Multimodal Facility Improvements ............................................................................... 15 9: Recommended Long-Term Roadway Functional Classification .......................................................... 17 Draft Final Report 1 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study was a joint effort by the Towns of Springerville and Eagar, and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to develop a long-range multimodal transportation plan to address the most critical current and future transportation needs for the Round Valley region. The study was funded by Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) State Planning and Research Program and administered through ADOT’s Multimodal Planning Division. Growth in the area, economic development, new subdivisions, improvements to the Springerville airport, increased tourism activity, and changes to general plans and land use patterns all require new comprehensive transportation planning to specifically address the demands placed on the roads and multimodal forms of transportation. The principal focus of this study was to develop a Transportation Plan to address these safety and growth issues specific to the Round Valley area. In addition, the plan examined public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian needs, and additional multimodal opportunities necessary to accommodate growth and development. Known as the "foothills of the White Mountains", the Round Valley region borders the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest at the base of the White Mountains. The study area comprised of approximately 44 square miles and incorporates the town limits of Springerville and Eagar. Regional access to the town is mainly provided by US 60, US 191, and SR 260. Located at the border of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and at the base of the White Mountains, Round Valley provides immediate access to year-round recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. Figure 1 shows the Round Valley study area boundary, which represents the limits of the Transportation Improvements Plan. Draft Final Report 2 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 3 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Inventory Current Conditions For All Travel Models Forecast Future Conditions Obtain Stakeholder Input Identify Deficiencies Forecast Future Needs Present to Stakeholders and Public- Seek Input Identify and Analyze Solutions Recommend a Staged (Short, Mid, Long Transportation Improvement Plan Present to Stakeholders and Public- Seek Input Final Implementation Plan Town of Springerville/Town of Eagar Technical Advisory Committee STUDY PROCESS The study was guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that included representatives from: Town of Springerville Town of Eagar Apache County U.S. Forest Service Arizona State Land Department Arizona Game & Fish Nature Conservancy Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) ADOT – Multimodal Planning Division (MPD) ADOT – Communication and Community Partnerships (CCP) ADOT – Globe District The role of the TAC was to provide guidance, support, advice, suggestions, and recommendations, and to perform document reviews throughout the study process. The first public open house was conducted in May 2011 to present existing and projected transportation conditions and issues. The second of two public open houses was held in November 2011 following a Joint Council Work Session to present proposed roadway and multimodal transportation improvements. Figure 2 illustrates the process utilized to complete this study. FIGURE 2: STUDY PROCESSDraft Final Report 4 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TRANSPORTATION ISSUES Based on an inventory and analysis of existing conditions, transportation system deficiencies and issues were identified. These issues and deficiencies form the basis of the recommendations developed for long range transportation plan. Figure 3 displays the current major transportation issues and Figure 4 illustrates the non-motorized mode issues within the study area. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN Short-Term Transportation Recommendations Short-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2015. Table 1 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 5 is a graphical representation of the short-term transportation recommendations. Mid-Term Transportation Recommendations Mid-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2020. Table 2 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 6 is a graphical representation of the mid-term transportation recommendations. Long-Term Transportation Recommendations Long-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2030. Table 3 lists the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number*, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figure 7 is a graphical representation of the long-term transportation recommendations. Estimated costs for each project are expressed in 2012 dollars and are general estimates. Actual costs for projects could vary at the time of implementation; therefore, a detailed analysis should be performed on a case-by-case basis to determine actual costs. * The Project Identification Number (eg: ST -1) does NOT represent the priority of the project; rather it is an identification number to track project progress in the future. Draft Final Report 5 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 6 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 7 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Working Paper 2- Draft Transportation Plan 8 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED SHORT-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment ST - 1 Short 4th Street / River Road Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, lighting, and pavement markings at intersection. Clear vegetation to enhance sight distance. $45,000 Eagar ST - 2 Short Chiricahua Street / Maricopa Drive Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, pavement marking, and lighting at intersection. $45,000 Springerville ST - 3 Short Main Street (Eagar) / School Bus Road Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, pavement marking, and lighting at intersection. $45,000 Eagar ST - 4 Short SR 260 / River Road Intersection Improvements Safety Review and enhance signage, lighting, and pavement markings at intersection. Clear vegetation to enhance sight distance. $45,000 ADOT / Eagar ST - 5 Short Central Avenue / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Review and enhance signal timing plan, signage, and lighting. Add/enhance lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. $45,000 ADOT / Eagar ST - 6 Short Main Street (Springerville) / South Mountain Avenue Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Review and enhance signal timing plan, signage, and lighting. Add pedestrian crossing markings. Relocate driveways near intersection. Remove on-street parking close to the intersection. $60,000 Springerville ST - 7 Short 2nd Avenue / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Congestion Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street. $500,000 Eagar ST - 8 Short 4th Avenue / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Congestion Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street. $500,000 Eagar ST - 9 Short 2nd Street / Main Street (Eagar) Intersection Improvements Congestion Add exclusive left turn lanes on minor street. $500,000 Eagar ST - 10 Short 4th Avenue / River Road Intersection Improvements Safety Install four way stop traffic stop signs. $15,000 Eagar ST - 11 Short 5th Avenue / Butler Street Intersection Improvements Safety Add lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. Install guidance signs and additional lighting. Construct sidewalks on all legs of the intersection. $45,000 Eagar ST - 12 Short South Mountain Avenue / Airport Rd / Coconino Street Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Conduct Traffic Signal Warrant study to analysis the need for a traffic signal. Add/enhance lane and pedestrian crosswalk markings at intersection. Relocate driveways near intersection. Reconstruct westbound approach (Coconino Street) to remove skewed approach angle. Add turn lanes on eastbound approach. Close excess driveways on South Mountain Avenue. Install additional lighting. $500,000 Springerville ST - 13 Short New Roadway 1: Extend Schuster Road between Maricopa Drive and SR 260 New Roadway Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route Construct a new two lane minor arterial road along Schuster Road alignment between Maricopa Drive and SR 260. $3,100,000 Springerville / Eagar 1 mile Working Paper 2- Draft Transportation Plan 9 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED SHORT-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (CONTINUED) ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment ST - 14 Short 2nd Avenue: Butler Street to west of Udall Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.2 miles. $200,000 Eagar 0.2 miles ST - 15 Short 2nd Street: Harless Street to Brown Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.5 miles. $400,000 Eagar 0.5 miles ST - 16 Short 4th Street: Burk Street to Butler Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.5 miles. $400,000 Eagar 0.5 miles ST - 17 Short Becker Lake Road: US 60 to 0.5 miles north of Airport Road Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 1.4 miles. $1,100,000 Springerville 1.4 miles ST - 18 Short Brown Street: SR 260 to End of Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.6 miles. $450,000 Eagar 0.6 miles ST - 19 Short Gutierrez Street: US 60 to Study Boundary Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.7 miles. $550,000 Springerville 0.7 miles ST - 20 Short Gutierrez Street: Maricopa Drive to US 60 Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 0.6 miles. $450,000 Springerville 0.6 miles ST - 21 Short Maricopa Drive: Papago Street to US 180 Pavement Preservation Maintenance and Safety Resurface pavement for 1.1 miles. $850,000 Springerville 1.1 miles ST - 22 Short US 60: West end of study limits to South Mountain Avenue Roadway Improvements Safety Reduce speed limit. In cooperation with Arizona Game and Fish Department, identify and install appropriate wildlife crossing structures. Remove roadside vegetation. Install/repair fencing along roadway. Install lighting. $1,500,000 ADOT 4.3 miles ST - 23 Short US 60: South Mountain Avenue to US 180 Roadway Improvements Safety Implement traffic calming measures. Add pedestrian crosswalk markings in Downtown Springerville. $120,000 ADOT 1.0 miles ST - 24 Short Main Street (Eagar): SR 260 to School Bus Road Roadway Improvements Safety Implement traffic calming measures. $120,000 Eagar 1.0 miles Draft Final Report 10 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 11 TABLE 2: RECOMMENDED MID-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment MT - 1 Mid Bridge on Airport Road at Little Colorado River Bridge Safety Bridge Rehabilitation. $500,000 Springerville MT - 2 Mid Bridge on Hooper Ranch Road at Little Colorado River Bridge Safety Bridge Replacement. $1,200,000 Springerville MT - 3 Mid SR 260 / US 180 Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Replace current intersection with a roundabout to safely accommodate traffic from all approaches and also correct the skewed angle approach of US 180. $2,300,000 Eagar PA complete MT - 4 Mid US 60 / Gutierrez Street / US 180 Intersection Improvements Safety and Congestion Construct roundabout to safely accommodate traffic from all five approaches and also the skewed angle approach of US 180. $2,500,000 Springerville MT - 5 Mid Chiricahua Street / US 180 Intersection Improvements Safety Conduct intersection safety study to evaluate the need for a traffic signal, roundabout or complete reconstruction of the intersection to correct approach angle issues. $55,000 Springerville / Eagar MT - 6 Mid South Mountain Avenue/Main Street: US 60 to SR 260 Corridor Study Safety, congestion, and economic development Conduct an Urban Corridor Planning Study to: 1) develop specialized land and multimodal infrastructure standards 2) Identify specific improvements to enhance safety, promote economic development, and improve access to activity center. $190,000 Springerville / Eagar 1.6 miles MT - 7 Mid New Roadway 2: Extend School Bus Road towards east until Juniper Street and extend this road towards the north along Juniper Street alignment to SR 260 to tie in with New Roadway 1 New Roadway Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route Construct a new two lane minor arterial road extending School Bus Road to the east until Juniper Street. Extend this new road further towards the north to tie in with New Roadway 1. $3,800,000 Eagar 1.6 miles MT - 8 Mid Hooper Ranch Road: US 180 to End of Street Pavement Preservation Maintenance and safety Resurface pavement for 2 miles. $1,500,000 Springerville 2 miles MT - 9 Mid Water Canyon Road: School Bus Road to Study Boundary Pavement Preservation Maintenance and safety Resurface pavement for 1 mile. $800,000 Eagar 1 mile MT - 10 Mid Main Street (Eagar): SR 260 to School Bus Road Roadway Improvements Safety Improve lane markings on roadway and at all unsignalized intersections. Add additional lighting. $100,000 Eagar 1 mile Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 12 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 13 TABLE 3: RECOMMENDED LONG-TERM ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ID Phase Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Cost Agency Comment LT - 1 Long New Roadway 3: School Bus Road to Becker Lake Rd, one mile south of US 60 New Roadway Additional Capacity, Traffic Circulation, Alternate Emergency Route, and Economic Development Construct a new two lane minor arterial road between School Bus Road and Becker Lake Road (one mile south of US 60) $8,000,000 Springerville / Eagar 2.6 miles LT - 2 Long New Roadway 4: Extend the west end of Air Park Road to New Roadway 3 New Roadway Economic development Construct a new two lane collector road extending the west end of Air Park Road to New Roadway 3 $3,100,000 Springerville 1 mile LT - 3 Long Chiricahua Street: SR 260 and US 60 Widening Additional capacity and traffic circulation Widen Chiricahua Street to a four lane roadway between SR 260 and US 60. $4,200,000 Springerville / Eagar 1.5 miles Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 14 Transit Recommendations The current and forecasted population density in the region as well as the estimated future transit demand levels cannot support a local transit system; however, the Towns should work with NACOG to establish a community ridesharing program that could establish and coordinate services, such as vanpools and carpools, to meet the regional or long distance transit needs of elderly, low income, and mobility limited population groups. Organized ridesharing can address the needs of those traveling long distances with minimal startup and operational costs. Additionally, enlisting the support of major employers by offering economic incentives to employers and employees for participate in the ridesharing program could mutually benefit the community and the businesses. Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Facilities Recommendations Table 4 lists the pedestrian, bicycle, and trail facility improvements recommended for the short-, mid-, and long-term phases, as well as the location and description for each project. Figure 8 is a graphical representation of the multimodal facility improvement recommendations. Functional Classification Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. ADOT leads the functional classification efforts for the State of Arizona. According to the FHWA and ADOT guidelines, projects are eligible for federal funding if they are classified as a collector or above. The study area’s current adopted roadway functional classification is old and needs to be updated. Several roadways recommended for improvements in this study function as collectors or above, but are currently classified as local roads. ADOT has guidelines in place to request reclassification of roadways. They can be accessed from the web link shown below. http://tpd.azdot.gov/mpd/gis/fclass/index.asp Figure 9 illustrates the recommended future/ultimate functional classification of the roadways in the study area. The Town of Springerville and the Town of Eagar should first coordinate with NACOG to prepare the appropriate applications to reclassify the roadways. Applications must be submitted to ADOT through NACOG. Final roadway classification will be forwarded to the FHWA for final approval. Each request for modification of functional classification must include discussion of pertinent criteria, descriptions of modification, maps, average daily traffic on the proposed route, changes in rural and urban mileage reported to the nearest one-tenth of a mile, and a mileage summary table of the statewide Functional Classification System. Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 15 Draft Final Report 16 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study TABLE 4: RECOMMENDED PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND TRAILS FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS Project Location Project Type Issue Addressed Project Description Agency Comment SHORT-TERM PHASE Central Avenue: Main Street (Eagar) to US 180 Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Rehabilitate the current multi-use path for 2.5 miles Eagar 2.5 miles MID-TERM PHASE Coconino Street / Butler Street: South Mountain Avenue and School Bus Road Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of roadway. Springerville / Eagar 2.5 miles Maricopa Drive: Coconino Street to US 180 Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Complete sidewalks on both sides along Maricopa Drive between Coconino Street and US 180. North side of the street currently has a sidewalk for most of the roadway. Springerville 1.5 miles Papago Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Papago Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive. Springerville 0.5 miles Pima Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Pima Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive. Springerville 0.5 miles US 60: Becker Lake Trailhead to South Mountain Avenue Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Complete sidewalks on both sides along US 60 between the Becker Lake Trailhead and South Mountain Avenue. ADOT/ Springerville 1 mile New Trail Extension: Current terminus of recreation trail at Airport Road to proposed new recreation area near School Bus Road and SR 260 Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Extend the current multi-use trail along the river from the current terminus at Airport Rd to the proposed new recreation area near School Bus Road and SR 260. Springerville / Eagar 3 miles Little Colorado River Trailhead to Becker Lake Wildlife Area Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Extend current multi-use rail along US 60 to connect Little River Colorado Trailhead to Becker Lake Wildlife Area ADOT/ Springerville 1 mile LONG-TERM PHASE Gutierrez Street: US 60 to Maricopa Drive Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Gutierrez Street between US 60 and Maricopa Drive. Springerville 0.5 miles Airport Road: South Mountain Ave to Little Colorado River Trailhead Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Airport Road between South Mountain Avenue and Little Colorado River Trailhead Springerville 0.5 miles 4th Avenue: Harless Street to Butler Street Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of 4th Avenue between Harless Street and Butler Street Eagar 0.3 miles 2nd Avenue: Main Street to End of Pavement Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of 2nd Avenue between Main Street and End of Pavement Eagar 0.4 miles Central Avenue: River Road to Brown Street Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of Central Avenue between River Road and Brown Street Eagar 1.1 miles 2nd Street: Harless Street to Brown Street Sidewalks Pedestrian Mobility Add sidewalks on both sides of 2nd Street between Harless Street and Brown Street Eagar 0.5 miles Water Canyon Rd to Butler Street/Maricopa Drive OHV Trail Recreation Add OHV friendly route along Water Canyon Road, Harless Street, 4th Avenue, and Butler Street (from 4th Avenue to Maricopa Drive) Eagar 3.4 miles 12th Street: Water Canyon Road to End OHV Trail Recreation Add OHV friendly route along 12th Street between Water Canyon Road and the USFS Trailhead Eagar 0.5 miles New Trail Extension: Current terminus of recreation trail at US 60 to Wenima trailhead Multi-use path Pedestrian Mobility Extend the current multi-use trail along the river from the current terminus at US 60 to the Wenima Wildlife Area trailhead. Springerville 4 miles Trailhead Parking Trails Parking Add parking lot at trailhead on 12th Street. Eagar Draft Final Report 17 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 18 Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Funding Sources The successful implementation of the Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study is contingent upon the availability of funding for design and construction of the improvement projects. Primary funding sources for the area includes federal programs, ADOT, and other regional government agencies such as NACOG. Table 5 is a comprehensive funding matrix of funding sources that the Town of Springerville and the Town of Eagar can apply for funding of transportation projects identified in this study. Implementation Actions The following action items are recommended for the Towns of Springerville and Eagar to successfully implement the Multimodal Transportation Plan. Present the Transportation Plan to the Towns’ Councils for approval and adoption. Conduct traffic counts on all study roadways that are not functionally classified (see dashed lines in Figure 3). Identify roadways that meet the minimum requirements for reclassification to "collector" or a higher classification. Coordinate with NACOG and ADOT to request change in functional classification of those roadways. Apply for funding sources for each project in the transportation plan. Include high-priority projects in the Towns’ Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Coordinate with NACOG to establish a community/regional ridesharing program. Develop policies and procedures to promote alternative modes of transportation. Review and update street design standards, develop comprehensive access management standards, and detailed traffic impact guidelines and procedures. Create aesthetically appealing gateways into the Towns at key roadway entry points. Increase communication, cooperation, and collaboration with ADOT, NACOG, Town of Springville Council, Town of Eagar Council, Apache County and neighboring jurisdictions. Work in partnership with each agency to address transportation needs and implement the plan. Offer opportunities for public involvement throughout the plan implementation process. Promote Public-Private partnerships between the Towns and the private sector. Monitor progress on the transportation plan on a quarterly basis. Update the transportation plan on a five-year cycle. Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 19 TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES Program Description Requirements Eligible Uses Source Application Surface Transportation Program (STP) Federal funds, managed by FHWA and ADOT - Located on Federal-aid highway - Bridge project on any public road - Transit capital products - Intracity/intercity bus terminals and facilities. General transportation, environmental, and transit projects Federal Programmed by ADOT and local MPO or COG Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Federal funds, managed by FHWA and ADOT Project must be used on safety improvement projects to reduce number and/or severity of highway related crashes Safety improvement projects Federal The Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) analyzes highway safety data Transportation Enhancement Funds provide funding for bicycle, pedestrian, historic and beautification projects. Must be surface transportation- related - Bicycle projects - Pedestrian projects - Historic & beautification projects. Federal Applications considered yearly through MPO and COG Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot Program (TCSP) Funds projects that address the link between land use, community quality of life, and transportation. Favors projects that partner with private sector interests -Improve the efficiency of the transportation system - Reduce environmental impacts of transportation - Reduce the need for costly future public infrastructure investments - Ensure efficient access to jobs, services and centers of trade - Examine development patterns and identify strategies to encourage compatible private sector development patterns. Federal Jurisdictions are eligible recipients of these grant funds, and there is no maximum on the dollar amount of the award. Transit Funds – Section 5310, 5311, 5313 Provides funding for local transit. - 5310 program funds transit programs for elderly and disabled - 5311 program funds local transit systems in non-urbanized areas - 5313 program funds state planning and research programs Federal Applications for funds are generally made available in January through ADOT Job Access and Reverse Commute (Section 5316) Grants (JARC) Provides financing for projects that providing access to jobs, promoting use of transit and transit vouchers for welfare recipients and eligible low income individuals, and promoting use of employer provided transportation. Capital planning and operating expenses for projects that transport low income individuals to and from jobs and activities related to employment, and for reverse commute projects. Federal Applications for funds are generally made available through MPO and ADOT, depending upon the size of the urban population. New Freedom Program (Section 5317) Grants Grants provide competitive grants for improved public transportation services and alternatives for people with disabilities beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Capital and operating expenses for new public transportation services and new public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), that are designed to assist individuals with disabilities. Federal Applications for funds are generally made available through MPO and ADOT, depending upon the size of the urban population. Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 20 TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES (CONTINUED) Program Description Requirements Eligible Uses Source Application Safe Routes to School Focused on enabling and encouraging children to safely walk and bicycle to school State must use between 10-30 percent of the funds for non-infrastructure related activities - Projects can include sidewalk, traffic - Calming and speed reduction - Improvements, pedestrian and bicycle - Crossing improvements, traffic diversion improvements near schools. Federal Programmed through ADOT Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Funding for States to improve the condition of their highway bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and systematic preventive maintenance Preventative maintenance on Federal-aid and non-Federal-aid highway systems Preventative maintenance on Federal-aid and non-Federal-aid highway systems Federal Applications available year-round Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Finances State and local government highway safety projects. Cannot be used for the construction, design, or maintenance of highways or for highway construction research projects. Inventories, need studies, engineering studies, systems development, program implementation, or for purchasing equipment. State State and Community Highway Safety Grants Funds to assist jurisdictions in the development and implementation of highway safety programs designed to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries and property damage. - Alcohol countermeasures - Occupant protection - Police traffic services (e.g. enforcement) - Emergency medical services - Traffic records - Motorcycle safety - Pedestrian and bicycle safety (jointly administered by FHWA and NHTSA) - Non-construction aspects of roadway safety (administered by FHWA) - Speed control (jointly administered by NHTSA and FHWA) Federal Formula based funds are distributed to States Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Managed by Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development Located in a census tract or block group with at least 51 percent of population in low to the moderate income group Federal National Highway System Funding for construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, and safety improvements on the National Highway System Must be located on the National Highway System A wide variety of transportation improvement projects Federal Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 21 TABLE 5: FUNDING SOURCES (CONTINUED) Program Description Requirements Eligible Uses Source Application Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Provide funds to develop and maintain recreation trails A wide range of recreational improvement projects Federal Available annually through Arizona State Parks Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) Funds derived from fuel taxes, vehicle license tax, registration fees and other fees. Project must be on highway Highway construction, improvements, and other related expenses State Distributed directly to jurisdictions based on population Vehicle License Tax (VLT) Arizona tax paid by vehicle owners State Arizona Game and Fish Department Heritage Funds Funds derived from lottery proceeds to preserve natural and cultural resources Public Access Environmental Education Schoolyard Habitat Urban Wildlife and Urban Wildlife Habitat IIAPM State Available annually in November through Arizona State Parks Development Impact Fees Impact fees or development requirements for targeted projects or areas. Amount of the assessment needs to be in direct proportion to the magnitude of the need created by the project Local Development Stipulations Developers dedicate appropriate ROW and build adjacent streets Local Hotel Bed Tax Tax added to hotel room charge that is paid to the state during tax returns and refunded to the local jurisdiction by the state of Arizona. Local Sales Tax Funds from a portion of a municipality’s sales tax Motorized and non-motorized improvements Local Developer Exactions Require developers to construct off-site facilities necessary to serve their development. Local Equity Bonus Funding to States based on equity considerations Applications available year-round Community Facilities District (CFD) Special District created for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of public infrastructure improvements. - Water and sewer projects - Police and fire facilities (and sites) - Public buildings (and sites) - Flood control and drainage projects - Roadways - Public parking structures - Landscaping and lakes - Lighting and traffic control - Parks and recreational facilities - Schools and school sites - Pedestrian malls - Enhanced public services Local Applications available year-round Round Valley Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report 22 |