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PA CMT Description:
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Providing improved intersections with turn lanes will reduce congestion during high traffic times, such as morning school arrivals, afternoon school departures and after hour school activities such as football and basketball games.
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PA SOV Capacity:
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N/A
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PA Pre-application Statement:
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Changes made
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PA Pre-application Statement Text:
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Per staff comments additional trees have been added to provide shade for the proposed bicycle path. Very few trees were added to north side of the roadway as the north side is mostly residential and trees are currently near the proposed sidewalk location. However, a significant number of trees are planned for the south side of the roadway along the Commercial project and along the frontage of the 2 schools. Alternate types of pavement were not considered due to cost as most of the existing pavement will be incorporated into the finished project as a cost control measure. A round-about was not considered since the traffic issues are limited to the start of high school classes and student release. Traffic congestion is also an issue during evening sporting events. However, the City has turned the signal to a flashing signal during the summer to reduce wait times when congestion from the High School is not present. A round-about would require significant ROW and would add significant cost to the project. We have also added a trails map and Master Plan indicating connectivity in the area. Also included is a rendering showing the proposed sections of roadway including both the 3 lane and 2 lane to illiterate that no additional roadway capacity is being added. Also the City is willing to fund all up front costs including 100% of the engineering design costs to increase the Citys share per the committees comment. In addition, the City would begin design in 2022 to insure that project construction is ready by 2023 and 2024.
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PA Pre-Application Staff Alignment:
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PA Pre-Aplication Policy Concerns:
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General Information
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G1. TIP Number: |
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G2. State: |
Missouri
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G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
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G4 Project contact: |
Richard J. Tuttle, City Engineer
dtuttle@cityofgrainvalley.org
(816) 847-6222
711 S. Main Street
Grain Valley, MO 64029
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G5 Purpose and need:
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Project need is 3 fold:
1. Improve the High School entrance to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow during morning arrival to classes, afternoon departure and during evening sporting events.
2. Complete some bicycle path connectivity with the schools and adjacent neighborhoods. Provide pedestrian connectivity to the north of the roadway.
3. Improve drainage along the roadway while providing the water through a wide flat open drainage way through the High School and delivering improved flow to the Blue Branch Mitigation bank operated by the Habitat Missouri LLC. All of the drainage from the western part of the project will be delivered through this point. All drainage on the eastern part of the project goes through an existing forbay and retention pond.
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G6. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Length (Miles):
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0.70000
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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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--Select--
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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
Project is included in the City of Grain Valleys Comprehensive Plan, the Citys 5 year Capital Improvement Plan and the Citys Trails Master Plan.
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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: |
All acquired or none needed
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G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?
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No
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G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?
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No
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G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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Project will provide alternate transportation to schools, shopping and downtown from the proposed apartments and residential neighborhoods.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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The comprehensive plan went through a community planning process consisting of a steering committee, stakeholder meetings, a project website, a Mind Mixer, a community survey and 2 public open houses.The Citys Trails master plan had a public process in order to pass a tax to fund the trails and the 5 year Capital Improvement Program is discussed in Board of Alderman Meetings open to the public during discussion prior to adoption.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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The conceptual plan would be presented to the public in an open house and later at an BOA Meeting.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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Access to Healthy Foods---Active Transportation/Living-------Compact, Walkable Centers---
--------Context Appropriate Streets---Diverse Housing Types---
----Green Infrastructure-------Integrated Trail System---
Mixed-Density Neighborhoods---Natural Resources Protection-------Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm---
------------Strong Suburban Downtown---
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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Project provides walkable, active transportation (improved bicycle access) for multiple types of housing (single family, villas & multi-family) from multiple diverse neighborhoods to schools, offices, shopping, restaurants, a Dollar General, a suburban downtown, the Citys Integrated Trail system all through the public realm while protecting the Blue Branch Creek watershed and flood plain.
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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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No
--Select--
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G22 Environmental justice tracts?
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Yes
Project will provide additional access to the Blue Branch Mitigation Area. The area is owned by Habitat Missouri LLC and serves as a mitigation bank. One trail has been completed, another trail is designed and funded and 2 other sections are also currently funded as well as a trail head parking area.
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G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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Yes
Reduce idle time at the traffic signal. Increase trail connectivity. provide alternate travel means.
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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Addition of street trees and provide runoff to restore the Blue Branch Creek floodplain.
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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Improve the Blue Branch Creek Flood Plain by providing higher quality runoff in a controlled manor. Attached Trails Master Plan shows the Blue Branch Mitigation Area.
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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The City of Grain Valleys Comprehensive Plan, 5 year Capital Improvement Plan, Trails Master Plan and annual Capital Improvement Budget. City of Grain Valleys Zoning for the downtown overlay district.
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Project Financial Information
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STP Federal amount:
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1200000
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STP Match amount:
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530000
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STP Year requested:
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2023
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Source of Local Match:
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Parks & Recreation Funds will be used for Trail Improvements and a combination of Capital Improvement and Transportation Funds will be used for the remaining portion of the Citys share.
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Explain:
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Scope Change:
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Project scope will be reduced to eliminate that portion of the project at Cross Road and will end at the intersection of Kirby Road. The amount of trees proposed for the project will be reduced.
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Cost by area: |
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Engineering:
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210000
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Equipment Purchase:
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0
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Right-of-Way:
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0
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Other:
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0
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Utility Adjustment/Relocation:
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20000
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Program Implementation/Construction (including Construction Engineering/Inspection):
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1345500
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Contingency:
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154500
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Total Estimated Project Cost:
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1730000
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Cost Breakdown by mode:
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Highway:
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76 %
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Transit:
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0 %
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Bike:
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12 %
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Pedestrian:
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12 %
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Other:
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%
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Supporting Documents
Submitted (Public) comments
Sara Nadeau said...
This project will greatly improve the flow of traffic and safety for all who travel this area, especially in the before and after school hours.
10/13/2020 11:27:53 AM
Courtney Williams said...
Our city desperately needs to improve the flow and safety of this area. With teenage drivers, no left turning lane into the school, a lot of children walking to and from school, along with a fire station across the street, this can be a very dangerous intersection. Once the housing in the area is completed, things will only get more congested. These improvements would greatly benefit our community.
10/13/2020 12:01:55 PM
Lynn Everman said...
This is a wonderful idea. That area gets large amounts of traffic during the before/after school hours, this will improve the flow of traffic and increase safety efforts for pedestrians.
10/13/2020 12:18:10 PM
Rhonda Gomez said...
The proposed improvements would positively affect the safety of the elementary and high school students. It would also lower the frequency of traffic snarls that occur at peak times such as school arrivals, dismissals, athletic events or other school functions. I live very near and can say that it’s a problem. The new apartments being built nearby will only increase the flow of traffic. It would be wonderful to have these proactive changes made and would benefit all of the citizens of Grain Valley.
10/13/2020 12:20:42 PM
Tanja Kubis said...
I think it would be very nice and a lot safer for there to be a sidewalk along Eagles Parkway from Sni-a-Bar to the High School. This is a very busy area and it would be great for it to connect by sidewalk for those that would like to go to the walking trail, the elementary, or the HS from the Sni-a-Bar Farms neighborhood.
10/13/2020 12:49:02 PM
Cecilia Robba said...
my two sons are attending those schools and will do so for the next 7 years. We definitely need trail biking and also decongest the traffic in the mornings and afternoons. many cars are lying in a row on the main road, causing serious delays. also facilitate access to walk from our homes. thanks!
10/13/2020 2:08:55 PM
Heather Blum said...
Please make this area safer for our children! I cringe every time drive this area because of how poorly it is is set up to handle the amount of traffic going in and out. It also has no sidewalks or extra room on the road for our kids to safely get to and from school. There are no turn lanes to help with congestion, nothing. Our one and only highschool feeds in and out of here, plus an elementary school. With all of our student drivers going in and out, plus all the parents, spectators, etc, it gets very congested and very dangerous! Please, please make this area safer for our children and community!
Thank you for considering this project and for your time.
10/13/2020 3:22:41 PM
Jessica Gattenby said...
We live in the neighborhood right by the schools. This area would greatly benefit from infrastructure improvement. There are many times my children walk to school and have to cut through peoples yards because it is unsafe to walk along a road with no sidewalk.
10/13/2020 3:39:58 PM
Jacob Krell said...
We have had a child in high school 9 out of the last 10 years. Our town definitely needs these improvements as the city and school grow. We have witnessed the backed up traffic and traffic jams during school and during after school events. I am honestly surprised we dont have more accidents in this area. This would be very beneficial not only for improving traffic flow but also for the safety of these kids. Thank you for your consideration.
10/13/2020 4:05:03 PM
K Lo said...
Please improve the area for our students and citizens. This intersection is in need of improvement.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration.
10/13/2020 5:06:27 PM
Dale Arnold said...
There are multiple safety concerns along this thoroughfare involving high-traffic teen drivers and students walking to school. Improvements to the roadway sidewalks and infrastructure would enhance the safety for all of our children on their way to and from school in this area.
Add to that the fact that there is a fire station in the area. Improvements could be added to make it safer for their response as well safer for all in the area.
10/13/2020 8:02:16 PM
Elizabeth Hostetter said...
I believe that expanding the road and providing a sidewalk for the children to safely walk home is vital! Everyday the traffic when dropping my son off and picking him up is horrific. It backs up terribly into the street and usually goes down the road. I often see children walking to school on the west side of Eagles Dr. and it is extremely unsafe. These young children are walking in ditches and crossing streets on curves. I get worried every time I see a child walking this way, a sidewalk is needed desperately for safety of the children. I think these improvements are necessary and will make things safer for all.
10/13/2020 8:28:41 PM
Darryl A Jones said...
Our community has desperately needed safety measures taken at this intersection for several years. Its also a traffic nightmare as kids are coming to and leaving school. This would greatly benefit our community. Thank you so much for considering us for this grant.
10/13/2020 8:46:30 PM
Aubrey Rosser-Brown said...
I think this plan is an awesome idea! As a parent planning to send the rest of my children to Sni a bar in years to come, I would love to see improvements to this intersection for a smoother pick up and drop off!
10/13/2020 9:00:10 PM
Cody Beyers said...
During parent pick up, many teenage drivers are forced to cross the traffic of the parent pick up line. This creates long lines of cars waiting to cross through the intersection at SW Eagles Parkway and EE Kirby. The school’s administration and SROs do a great job of trying to help the flow of traffic, but better roads and infrastructure would make this a safer place to drive for the 2000 people that visit this intersection each day.
10/13/2020 10:00:27 PM
Felicia Bergan said...
The infrastructure in place around the high school leaves a lot to be desired, especially for new, young drivers. Also, the current need for turn lanes and better traffic will only increase as the new apartments near the high school finish construction and are rented out. Our Old Towne Marketplace as a lot to offer residents, but it is surrounded by some of the worst roads and infrastructure, which is a shame.
10/14/2020 1:39:02 AM
Penny Kruse said...
I dont have children in school anymore but I still am concerned for all the children. There is a traffic jam in the morning and afternoon. This project will be a big boost for this area.
10/14/2020 5:46:25 AM
Missi Omstead said...
The road needs to be improved by Grain Valley high school especially with the elementary school right beside it and the amount of traffic that comes in and out of that area. It is not safe for our kids.
10/14/2020 6:06:09 AM
Michael Hackett said...
Grain Valleys Eagles Parkway continues to become more and more and MORE busy each year as the student population grows. Moreover, Eagles Parkway has become a regular accessway for residents to reach Blue Springs southern side on a daily basis. The safety of our children and younger high school drivers would be positively impacted by improvements to this area.
10/14/2020 9:58:31 AM
Regina Woods said...
This is a much needed improvement! I have kids that attend both the high school and the elementary school and can attest to the major traffic jams that occur in the mornings and afternoon on school days. This road is a major thoroughfare for drivers including, but NOT limited to those arriving at and/or departing from the schools. In addition to aiding the traffic congestion, this improvement would have significant positive impact for walkers, runners, and bikers. As a family, we routinely utilize the trail, but find it frustrating and a hindrance that we are unable to complete the loop due to lack of sidewalks. The missing sidewalk is a major safety concern as the only way to finish the loop requires pedestrians to walk/ bike/run on or very near a busy road. For the familys with homes near the schools it is very dangerous for these kids to walk home!
10/14/2020 1:21:03 PM
Aubrey Rosser-Brown said...
I think this plan is an awesome idea! As a parent planning to send the rest of my children to Sni a bar in years to come, I would love to see improvements to this intersection for a smoother pick up and drop off!
10/14/2020 3:04:08 PM
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