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G1. TIP Number: |
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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: |
Kyle Dieckmann City of Overland Park 8500 Santa Fe Drive Overland Park, KS
66212
(913) 895-6053 (Office) (913) 208-4627 (Cell) kyle.dieckmann@opkansas.org
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G5 Purpose and need:
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The intersection currently meets the peak hour traffic signal warrant. The southbound approach is currently at a Level of Service (LOS) F and the northbound approach is LOS D. 179th Street is a two-lane rural highway with shoulders. It has a 50 mph speed limit west of Quivira Road and 45 mph east of Quivira Road. Because of the higher speeds on the west leg of the intersection, a traffic signal would not be desirable due to unexpected stops at a higher rate of speed when the signal turns red. This could result in high speed rear-end crashes. A roundabout will significantly increase the capacity of the intersection and improve the overall safety of the intersection over a conventional traffic signal.
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G6. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Quivira Road
at 179th Street
0.50000
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G7 Functional Classification:
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Major Collector
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G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?
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2020
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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
This project is included as part of the improvements to Quivira Road between 179th and 187th (TH-1147). The latest CIP demonstrates improving Quivira 179th to 187th in 2025. If selected for funding, the intersection improvements will be separated into a separate project to be built when the funding is available.
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G11 Planning stage:
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Preliminary 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
The project coincides with the South Overland Park Transportation Plan which was developed concepts for southern OP thoroughfares which will focus on interim improvements creating appropriately designed streets for the expected development patterns likely to occur in the next 20 to 30 years. The project also coincides with the Overland Park Greenway Linkages plan.
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G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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The transportation disadvantaged populations would be affected positively by this project with the construction of ADA compliant sidewalks, new pedestrian trail, shoulders for bicycles, street lighting, and a roundabout with pedestrian crossing accommodations. Currently none of these accommodations exist at the intersection.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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The project is part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The city holds public hearings regarding the CIP. These public hearings allow citizen input into the CIP. Specific to this project the intersection was initially the split between two separate thoroughfare improvement projects. Traffic studies were conducted to evaluate the best type of intersection control. Additional concerns were noted from several citizens during a public information meeting. Based on the analysis, a different form of intersection control was required for the project to accommodate future demand. The project to the north was shortened to allow for the design of the roundabout and approach lanes so the appropriate roadway deflection could be accomplished. Additionally, the City’s Forward OP community vision and strategic plan was formulated through three rounds of community input. The “Connecting” initiative of the strategic plan includes modern approaches to transportation infrastructure which align with this project.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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The City will conduct three public information meetings held 1) concurrent with preliminary design and field surveys. The purpose of this meeting is to explain the project objectives, present the project schedule, hear the citizens’ concerns and issues, discuss design issues and introduce the involved City Officials and Consultant employees, 2) at the field check stage to present the preliminary plans to the citizens and 3) when the Project Contractor has been confirmed. The primary purpose of this meeting is to introduce the Contractor’s employees who will be involved in the project and discuss the schedule. The Contractor’s representative should explain how the project is to be constructed, access to property during construction, who to contact during the normal work day and during the night and weekends. During these meetings the public is given the opportunity to speak with the City project manager and City representatives. Public is invited by mail and through social media. For those not able to attend they can correspond via mail, email, and the City’s website. The City also has the ability to utilize Zoom for Public Meetings during the pandemic. Interested parties can see a virtual presentation and ask questions of City staff in lieu of in person meetings.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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Complete Street Design---------------
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------------Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm---
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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The project will accommodate automobiles, public safety vehicles, freight, pedestrians, and bicycles to maximize mobility at the intersection. The project will promote active living by providing an ADA compliant sidewalk and trail that will connect to planned sidewalk/trails north and south, ultimately providing a pedestrian friendly route to the Blue Valley Southwest High School and the Aubrey Bend Middle School from areas south of 179th Street. In accordance with complete streets, the planned 10-foot trail will allow for bicycle use and pedestrian use. The planned ADA compliant sidewalk and trail will separate the pedestrians from moving vehicles. The roundabout will incorporate pedestrian refuge islands to allow for shorter crossing distances than a signalized intersection. These improvements and street lighting will increase safety for all users.
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G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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No
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G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?
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Yes
Less-Intense and Less-Walkable Centers
The project will provide improved mobility at the activity center at 175th and Quivira which include Blue Valley Southwest High School and Aubrey Bend Middle School. The roundabout will provide additional intersection capacity, street lighting, ADA compliant facilities and a 10-foot trail within close proximity of the activity center. The project will also connect pedestrians from planned improvements south of 179th to the school complex and pedestrian facilities currently in construction that will provide a direct connection to the school complex.
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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
A roundabout is a far superior form of intersection control where vehicles can enter simultaneously from all four approaches. Compared to a traffic signal, where two directions are stopped at any one time, roundabouts keep the traffic flowing. This reduces idling emissions as well as vehicle acceleration start up emissions. The construction of sidewalk and a 10-foot trail promote pedestrian and bike usage as a form of non-motorized transportation.
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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The project includes erosion and sediment control measures, seeding, sodding, and restoration throughout the corridor.
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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This project is supported by Overland Parks Future Development Master Plan and would maximize mobility and improve access to planned residential and existing school property immediately adjacent. Connecting the planned improvements south of 179th to planned improvements north of 179th provides access to a regional trail and future parks. This project is also consistent with the South OP Transportation Plan to right-size future thoroughfares in southern OP based on expected densities and travel needs. Quivira is also part of the City’s bicycle master
plan (OP Safe Bicycle Use Outreach Project).
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