Transcript Welcome! New I-65 Interchange at Worthsville Road Where is the Study Area? STUDY AREA.

Welcome!
New I-65 Interchange at
Worthsville Road
Where is the Study Area?
STUDY AREA
Study Process: What is IJR?
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The Interchange Justification Report (IJR) is a
stand-alone document which constitutes a
request from INDOT for FHWA approval of
new or revised access to the existing
Interstate System. The document will
demonstrate that reasonable care has been
taken in addressing the criteria described in
the Federal Register of February 11, 1998,
confirming that future traffic operations along
the affected Interstate corridor will not be
adversely affected by the proposed action.
IJR = Interchange Justification Report
Study Process: What is NEPA?
• The National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) requires federal
agencies to integrate environmental
values into their decision making
processes by considering the
environmental impacts of their
proposed actions and reasonable
alternatives to those actions.
Project Timeline
Summer
2012
Data
Collection
Project Development Process
Interchange Justification
2013
Alternative Selection
Environmental Documentation
2014
Detailed Design
Right of Way Acquisition
We are here
Community Advisory
Committee Meeting
December 2012
Public Meeting
Winter 2012
Public Hearing
Spring 2013
Community Advisory
Committee Meeting
February 2013
Begin
Construction
What Have Stakeholders Said?
Improve East-West connectivity
Relieve traffic congestion in the area
Coordinate with future land use plans
Coordinate with local land owners
regarding the Right of Way Acquisition
process
• Enhance economic growth potential in
the area
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Purpose and Need – What Is It?
An important factor in selecting the best alternative is the ability to address the Purpose and Need for
improvements. Therefore, it is important to have a good understanding of those needs as we identify
possible alternatives. Based on the technical analysis and public involvement findings, five
transportation needs have been initially identified.
Stakeholder Input
Purpose & Need
Technical Analysis
A concise statement of the
transportation problems to be
addressed.
1. Improve Roadway
Connectivity
2. Enhance Safety in the
Corridor
3. Reduce Congestion at
Existing Interchanges
4. Foster Economic Growth
5. Maintain Consistency with
Local & Regional Planning
What Are the Technical Findings?
• Improve operations of Main Street
interchange by reducing traffic by
30%
• Improve travel speeds and Level of
Service on Interstate 65
• Reduce expected crashes on I-65
and surface streets in the area
• Operate at reasonably free flow
with forecasted traffic demands
Land Acquisition Process
What is the Land Acquisition Process?
 INDOT priority is to work with the property owners to minimize
impacts of all projects.
 Process may begin after a Record of Decision.
 Process would include a plat of highway, independent appraisal,
an offer, and a period of negotiations.
 Must propose fair market compensation for needed property
 Eminent Domain or Condemnation are always considered to be
last resorts.
Express Your Opinion
Comment Forms
• Written and online comment forms
• Comments received by Dec. 19,
2012 will be reviewed for future
consideration and incorporation.
Alternatives
Identification &
Screening
Alternatives Evaluation
Stakeholder Input >Refine >Evaluate
Refine
Evaluate
Stakeholder
Input
Best Blend of:
 Improved Travel
Performance
 Avoid, minimize and
mitigate Environmental
Impacts
 Compatibility with
Community Goals
Parclo A4
Pros
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Reduces traffic congestion in the study area
Improves safety in the study area
Least conflict points
Provides free west to north movement onto the
interstate
Simple bridge structure
Cons
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Highest overall project cost
Most right of way required
Greatest impact to farmlands
Pond impact in southeast quadrant
Parclo A2
Pros
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Reduces traffic congestion in the study area
Improves safety in the study area
Fewest parcels impacted
Minimize impact to property in southwest
quadrant
Heavy west to north movement provided by
right turn loop
Cons
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Lowest traffic capacity
Highest crash risk
Most excess right of way required
Largest footprint
Pond impact in southeast quadrant
Diverging Diamond Interchange
Pros
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Reduces traffic congestion in the study area.
Most efficient
Improves safety in the study area. Least crash
risk
Provides free movements onto the interstate
Least right of way required
Lowest overall project cost
Avoids pond in southeast quadrant
Fewest impact to farmlands
Cons
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Most parcels impacted
Counter intuitive for drivers
Lower speed for through movements
Thank you
If you have additional questions
please find one of our Team Members