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Discussion Items
- Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting
- US 60 Widening Project Team
- Project Purpose and Need
- Alternatives
- Project Schedule
US 60 Widening Project Public Meeting May 23, 2012 Discussion - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
US 60 Widening Project Public Meeting May 23, 2012 Discussion - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
US 60 Widening Project Public Meeting May 23, 2012 Discussion Items Purpose of Tonights Meeting US 60 Widening Project Team Project Purpose and Need Alternatives Project Schedule Why we are here To share
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Why we are here
- To share information about the US 60 Widening
Project
- To discuss improvement alternatives that are
under consideration
- Most importantly, to obtain your comments and
concerns through the comment forms
We need your input!
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The US 60 Project Team
- KYTC District 9
- Stantec Consulting Services
– Design Consultant
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- From I-64 to KY 180
- Just over 3.8 miles in length
- In Phase I / Preliminary Design phase
- Will explore needed improvements to the KY 180 intersection
Project Information
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Project Purpose
The purpose of the US 60 widening project is to relieve congestion, improve safety, and provide system connectivity for motorists accessing downtown Ashland from the I-64 corridor.
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Traffic Forecasts
- Existing (2011/2012)
– 10,500 to 13,500 vehicles per day (VPD)
- Design Year (2030)
– 3 Lane: 14,400 to 15,600 VPD – 5 Lane: 17,400 to 18,800 VPD
- The 5 Lane option diverts traffic from KY 180
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Crash History
- 106 Crashes from
2009-2011
- Rear end and angle
crashes make up 50%
- f all collisions
- Below average crash
rate overall
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We need your input!
- The Project Team needs your help in determining
what the future roadway should look like
- Would you prefer to widen US 60 to 3 lanes or 5
lanes?
- Which typical section do you prefer?
- How should we accommodate bicycles and
pedestrians?
- Please fill out your questionnaire and leave it at
the sign-in table.
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Proposed Typical Sections
Three-lane options
Three lane Urban Typical with curb and gutter Three lane Rural Typical with shoulders
Five-lane options
Five lane Urban Typical with curb and gutter Five lane Rural Typical with shoulders
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
Single sidewalk on the north / west side Bicycle Lanes on both sides of the roadway
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Alternatives Considered
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Potential Alignment Changes
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Segment 3
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KY 180 Intersection
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KY 180 Intersection Existing
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KY 180 Intersection Improved
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Project Schedule
Phase I (Preliminary Design) Complete Late Summer 2012 Phase II (Final Design) Complete 2013 Right-of-Way 2013-2014 Utilities 2014 Construction 2015-2016
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