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G2. State: |
Kansas
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G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
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G4 Project contact: |
Tim McEldowney, tmceldowney@gardnerkansas.gov
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G5 Purpose and need:
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The existing interchange is a large rural diamond with a single loop ramp. The ultimate interchange improvements will address the future interchange configuration including ramp locations to minimize the interchange footprint and the addition of thru lanes on US-56/175th Street. In the near-term, improvements will be needed to accommodate development poised to occur east of the interchange. These improvements will most likely include installation of traffic signals and turn lanes at the ramp intersections. The project will be designed to accommodate all vehicle types and provide access across I-35 for pedestrians and bicyclists. With the addition of KCATA transit routes from downtown KC to Gardner and Edgerton, the interchange will assist in improving local and regional mobility, increase long-term economic development and attract and retain residents and businesses by connecting people to regional jobs.
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G6. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Length (Miles):
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US-56
Southbound ramp terminals
Northbound ramp terminals
0.50000
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G7 Functional Classification:
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Principal Arterial
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G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?
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2030
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G9 Muli-Agency Plan?
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No
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G10 Included in a CIP?
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Yes
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G11 Planning stage:
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Conceptual Plan
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G12 Reviewed by state DOT?
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No
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G13 Right-of-Way acquisition: |
Not started
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G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?
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Yes
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G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?
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Yes
This project is included in Gardner’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP), completed in 2010. The TMP is currently being updated to reflect changes in City policies, plans, growth, & development that has occurred since the previous plan. The TMP will assess the current & future transportation needs within the community & recommend potential near-term & long-term improvements to address those needs. The initial draft includes this project as a near-term priority. In addition, Gardners Comprehensive Plan specifically identifies the I-35 & US-56 interchange as needing improvements to keep up with traffic demand associated with future development. KDOT completed the US-56 Corridor Management Plan in 2010. The plan looked at US-56 throughout Gardner & recommended that major improvements for the I-35 interchange should be investigated which build upon the work conducted under the I-35 Major Investment Study.
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G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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There are 141 households in Gardner with no motor vehicle and the highest percentage of veterans living in Johnson County, reside in Gardner. These vulnerable populations require safe and accessible routes to schools, grocery stores, public transportation and other services. The project will provide improved access across I-35 to future commercial development.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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The City hosted an open house/public meeting for the project to share information about viable improvement options, to answer questions & get public input. This allowed for more people to understand the project & encouraged people to help in the transportation planning process. The proposed project will follow the same process to engage citizens during the planning stage. The neighborhoods near the proposed construction area contains some of the lowest income housing in the community. This will assist in establishing good relationships with underserved groups and promote proactive participation.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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During construction, the City will identify alternate accessible paths of travel that are safe and accessible for persons of all ages and abilities, and make the community aware of these routes. Project information will be available in both English and Spanish languages.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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This project will help connect people to places by creating a corridor that provides transportation choices, accommodates walking, biking, and public transportation as well as the automobile. This will create better access to more destinations using different modes of transportation. It will also improve public health through the encouragement of more walking and biking and a future connection to parks and trail systems. Additionally, there is a Complete Streets Policy as well as a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan within the current Comprehensive Plan. An emphasis on multi-modal transportation corridors, and the habitual integration of multi-modal design elements (bike lanes, trails, sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, bicycle parking) into roadway design and subdivision/development planning is also included in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
The City recently completed a second PSP project for the Main Street (175th/US-56) corridor. The plan did not make specific recommendations for the I-35 interchange but changes being considered are consistent with the recommendations for Main Street near the interchange. Specifically, the following two recommendations: 1) SAFELY ACCOMMODATE TRUCK TRAFFIC; 2) MAINTAIN EXISTING ACCESSIBLE SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS AND CREATE NEW SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS TO MAKE THE SIDEWALK NETWORK MORE COMPLETE.
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G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?
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No
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G22 Environmental justice tracts?
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No
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G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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Yes
As development and traffic increase in the vicinity of the interchange, the project will significantly reduce delays by more efficiently moving traffic with a combination of turn lanes and signals. Improved traffic flow will reduce idling times, resulting in reduced emissions and decreased fuel use. Providing walkability and biking options will also reduce emissions and fuel use by reducing per capita vehicle miles traveled
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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Natural stormwater control techniques & open space amenities will complement the planned transportation enhancements and mitigate flooding concerns. Best management practices for erosion control will be implemented during construction to prevent sediment from being carried offsite and into downstream communities and parks. Practices like soil conservation, tree planting and native landscaping will be utilized.
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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The City will implement guidelines from its Land Development Code to protect existing plants; provide specifications for appropriate plantings, mulch, setting and backfilling; and specify warranty and maintenance requirements. The area is mapped as low for conservation priorities and medium for restoration priorities according to the Greater Kansas City Green Region Explorer.
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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This project is included in Gardner’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP), completed in 2010. The TMP is currently being updated to reflect changes in City policies, plans, growth, & development that has occurred since the previous plan. The TMP will assess the current & future transportation needs within the community & recommend potential near-term & long-term improvements to address those needs. The initial draft includes this project as a near-term priority. In addition, Gardners Comprehensive Plan specifically identifies the I-35 & US-56 interchange as needing improvements to keep up with traffic demand associated with future development. KDOT completed the US-56 Corridor Management Plan in 2010. The plan looked at US-56 throughout Gardner & recommended that major improvements for the I-35 interchange should be investigated which build upon the work conducted under the I-35 Major Investment Study.
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