U.S. 31 at C.R. 400 South

Intersection Improvement

Clifty Creek Elementary SchoolMay 22, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

Welcome Purpose and explanation of public meeting Public meeting format Visit our sign-in table Informational packets Submitting public comments Informal Q & A following formal

presentation and comment session

Public Meeting Sign-in attendance information will be added to

project mailing list. A public meeting notice was mailed to known

property owners within project area. Announcement of this public information meeting

was posted to INDOT website at: http://www.in.gov/indot/2370.htm

Electronic notification via e-mail

Project Stakeholders Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Division Federal Highways Administration Bartholomew County City of Columbus Elected public officials Community residents and local citizens Emergency services Commuters Trucking and farming industries Commercial district/local businesses Schools

U.S. 31 at C.R. 400 South Indiana Department of Transportation

Project Officials Bill Read, Consultant Services Engineer /

Project Manager Indiana Division Federal Highway

Administration Recognition of elected public officials

Project History INDOT identifies areas to address as

independent projects on U.S. 31 from

U.S. 50 to C.R. 50 in Jackson and Bartholomew Counties

U.S. 31 at C.R. 400 South Enhance safety and traffic flow at intersection

Roundabout proposal INDOT evaluation of intersection as candidate

for roundabout treatment Traffic signal proposed in interim

Project History 2009 – INDOT proposed corridor project; a

public hearing is held U.S. 31 from U.S 50 to C.R. 50 in Jackson and

Bartholomew Counties; corridor project not advanced Independent projects within corridor identified

2013 – Roundabout proposal introduced during December public meeting

2014 – Conversation continued regarding roundabout proposal during February public meeting

2014 – Public meeting scheduled in May to discuss advancing the project

U.S. 31 at C.R. 400 South Accident History

2011 2012 (prior to traffic

signal) 2012 (after traffic signal)

2013

2014*

Accidents5

9

3

6

2

* After February public meeting

Source: INDOT Seymour District Traffic Section

Breakdown Average of 6.4 accidents per year

from 2007 to 2011 6 Accidents in 2013 4 injuries from 2011 to June 2012 16 injuries from June 2012 to April

2014

Comments Results of Second Public Information

Meeting The results only include written

comments from the second Public information Meeting

For 7 Against 7 Neutral 4

Excerpts From Comments “The red light installed there was an

improvement, and has worked very well.”

“The stop light is working well, having cut the accidents in half.”

“There have been fewer accidents since the stop light was installed.”

Other Comments 1. “Let’s put in four left turn lanes

with a traffic turn arrow.”

2. “In the past several months, I have come within a hair’s breath of being T-boned at the intersection by drivers on 400 S running the red light.”

Summary 1. It appears that we are split

equally with the public on the roundabout issue

2. Over half of the accidents are angle related

3. The severity of the accidents have increased substantially (4 in 1.5 years vs. 16 in 1.75 years)

Summary (continued) 4. Roundabouts literally eliminate

the angle type accidents, which equates to injuries

5. Cost to add traffic signals and left turn lanes would be in the same cost range as a roundabout

Vehicular Conflict Points

Total Conflict Points: 32 Total Conflict Points: 8

Conclusion Based on the safety needs for this

intersection, we plan to continue with the design of the roundabout.

Insert Existing Intersection Display

Existing Intersection

Proposed Intersection Single Lane Roundabout Designed for 20 year traffic

needs Currently 8,710 vehicles/day Future 9,210 vehicles/day

Diameter = 156’ Right of way needs

1.5 acres permanent 0.5 acres temporary

Long splitter islands Raised central island

10’ mountable truck apron

Add roadway curvature to help reduce speeds

Rumble strips to be used to alert commuters

Widen approaches to accommodate large trucks/combines

Install highly visible signs in advance

Roundabout will include lighting

Roundabout Enhancements

Project Schedule Public Meeting – May 2014 Design phase activities – 2014 Environmental document – 2014 Real Estate activities – 2015

Appraising Negotiations/buying Utilities coordination/relocation http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/realprop/in

dex.html

Construction proposed – 2016

Next Steps Public and project stakeholder input

INDOT appreciates receiving input and will continue to engage the community as this project advances.

INDOT review and evaluation INDOT will continue to review and evaluate project

development activities to minimize community and project stakeholder impacts.

Communication INDOT will continue to utilize the project mailing list,

electronic notification and media coordination to communicate information regarding this project.

Who should I contact if I have questions? INDOT Seymour District Office Customer Service Center

185 Agrico Lane, Seymour, IN 47274 Phone: (877) 305-7611 Email: secommunications@indot.in.gov

Thank You! Please visit with INDOT project

officials Project Open House

Project maps, displays, public comments table INDOT project officials available for informal Q

& A Thank you for your attendance this

evening http://www.in.gov/indot/2706.htm