1. City of Toledo Bancroft Street, Secor to Parkside Project Public Meeting May 12, 2016

2. Agenda – Intended Outcomes 1. Be Informed on Status of Project and Principles Guiding Design 2.Present Recommended Design and Answer Questions About the Design 3. Receive Input from Neighbors on the Design

3. Welcome and Introductions - Elected Officials - City Technical and Administrative Staff

4. Current Conditions - Bancroft is a four lane minor arterial street that connects several neighborhoods, UT, Ottawa Park and Saint Francis High School to Principal Arterial Streets of Secor and Detroit/Monroe. It is not a state route or major through route. - Pavement is deteriorated. Most recent rating of pavement condition is 53 on a 100 point scale. Anything less than 60 is deficient and has failed. It requires full reconstruction.

5. Current Conditions - Traffic is moderate and stable or slightly declining. Levels of Service are good (B and C). Traffic is higher to the west, between UT and Secor, than on the east end (east of Westwood). - Bancroft is lowest volume arterial street connecting Downtown, Uptown, Old West End area to Roosevelt, Bancroft Hills, Westmoreland, Old Orchard and to western portions of Toledo and the region. Bancroft is on regional bike route system and parts of street are in City of Toledo Bike Plan.

6. Current Conditions - Right of way is constrained on west end of project area with dense commercial and residential development near street. - Center of project area borders UT Campus from Campus Road to Douglas bridge. - Right of way is constrained on east end of project with steep slope into Ottawa Park and Saint Francis facilities

7. Project Funding - City pursues outside grant funding for reconstruction of major streets. These are expensive projects that would go undone if only local dollars were used. Local streets are not eligible for these grants. - City must apply for grants in a competitive process with points awarded for amount of traffic, condition of street, and inclusion of project elements supported by regional, state and federal policy.

8. Project Funding - City received two grants (80% federal, 10% state funding) for Fiscal Year 2018. Federal does not require specific elements such as roundabout or bike lanes, state has bike lanes in award. Both grants require adherence to all design policy and guidance where feasible. - Construction is estimated at $9.4 million - $7.52 m. federal Surface Transportation Program; $0.94 m. Ohio Public Works; $0.94 m. Toledo local Capital Improvements Program funds (minimum required local matching funds allowed).

9. Design Principles When we design a major project we strive to: - Improve safety of City of Toledo streets for all users; - Provide efficient movement on public rights of way for all users; - Improve street condition to state of good repair

10. Design Principles - Comply with and implement City of Toledo Policies and Plans for major streets including: - Complete Streets Policy (TMC 901); - Comprehensive Plan 20/20 (including City of Toledo Bike Plan 2015); and, - Street Construction Standards and Geometric Design Policies;

11. Design Principles - Comply with regional, state and national Policies and Plans including: – TMACOG regional policies in the On the Move: 2015-2045 Transportation Plan on roundabouts and bike facilities (Policy 3 and 5 under Regional Safety Policies); – USDOT Safety and Design Guidances and Standards (Ohio Location and Design Manual, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, etc.)

12. Summary of Recommended Design Alternative The “guiding idea” for design. Concept of how street can be reconstructed to meet ALL users’ needs. (vehicle lanes, bike facilities, intersection geometry, parking, transit stops, walks)

13. West End – Secor to Campus Road Four Lane from Densmore to Middlesex Turn Lane at Secor and Campus Walks Both Sides Bike Lanes No Parking

14. Middle – UT Campus Area Five Lanes, Turn Lane and Median Islands in Middle Lefts into Old Orchard Streets maintained Medians Like Dorr Street in Future (“Campus Edge”) Bike Lanes Parking in Bays on UT Side of Street Walk on Both Sides

15. Middle – University Hills-Westwood Five lanes, Turn Lane and Median in Middle Ped. Crossings all four legs of U. Hills intersection Bike lanes Ped./Bike Plaza – Path connection to Chessie Circle Walk both sides to U.Hills – south side to Westwood Remove abandoned rail bridge and abutments

16. East End – Westwood to Perth Five Lanes at Westwood Intersection Three Lanes east (Two Way Left Turn Lane in Middle) Signal Remains at Westwood Bike Lanes No Parking Sidewalk on south side Replace Bridge

17. East End – Perth to Parkside Three Lanes (Two Way Left Turn Lane in Middle) Signal Remains at Saint Francis Drive Single Lane Roundabout at Parkside Bike Lanes No Parking – Bus Bays for Layovers Sidewalk on South Side

18. Modern Roundabouts Improve Safety -76% drop in injury crashes -90% drop in fatal crashes -35% drop overall crashes Eliminate type of 45% of crashes Reduce conflict points from 32 to 8 Accommodates all moves Slows speeds - pedestrian safety Reduce delays – reduce pollution Low Life Cycle Cost vs. signals Bancroft / Parkside (22 crashes 2013-2016)

19. Lane Reduction – Four Lanes to Three Improves Vehicle Safety (USDOT 19% to 47% Drop) - Reduce Conflict Points - Improve Sight Distance for Turns - Low-Risk Escape Lane to Avoid Potential Collision Improves Pedestrian Safety - Shorter Active Lane Distance to Cross - Low Volume Lane Refuge Area if Needed Traffic Calming - Slows Speeds to Nearer Speed Limit Provides Space for Other Modes (Bike Lanes) to Implement Complete Streets Policy

20. Your Questions/Input Challenge: How to hear from everyone in the meeting and make sure everyone participates. Talk individually to answer detailed questions and discuss ideas and thoughts. Ask individuals to put comments on comment sheets at a workshop session so everyone has a chance to participate.

21. ODOT Assistance We thank ODOT for their assistance with project development including the review process. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried- out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 11, 2015 executed by FHWA and ODOT.

22. Open House – Detailed Sheets and Comment Forms  Staff at Tables in Hallway  Detailed Project Schematic Diagrams and Stage 1 Plan and Profile Sheets  Submit Comment Forms with Input or Unanswered Questions