Harrison Community Center November 21, 2016€¦ · November 21, 2016 Survey Wetland Delineation...
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Harrison Community Center
November 21, 2016
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Survey
Wetland Delineation
Utility mapping
Regulated Waste study
Noise Measurements
Traffic Counts
Conceptual Layouts
New FASTLANE grant annoucment
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Announced October 30
Applications due on December 15
Team working on new application
Gathering data from Leadership team for new application.
“Right-sizing” the project
Anticipate awards in January
Construction would need to start in 2019.
Limited to 40% of the project cost.
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Last application comments◦ “Recommended” by Technical panel
◦ Benefit/Cost ratio not high enough
◦ Shown ability to deliver project
◦ Showed multi-modal aspects
Duluth/Superior is a “rural” area◦ A minimum of 25% of funds to rural projects
◦ Few rural projects over $100 million
Performance based design
Maximize benefits
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Replace restricted bridges
Freight movement
Develop standard geometrics◦ No left exits/weaves
◦ No blind merges
◦ Direct connections for I-35, Hwy 53 and I-535
Minimize impacts to traffic and neighborhood
Improve Miller Creek and storm water management
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“Kentucky Derby” (Mesaba merge)
Connect Railroad St. to I-35 to Garfield Ave and Superior Street
Enhance pedestrian/bike connectivity
Daylight Miller Creek
Blind Merges
Signal – NO!
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OSOW Freight to I-35
Another access to RR street/Garfield Avenue/Bayfront/DECC
Parallel route for I-35 during mainline construction.
Bike/Ped access to the waterfront
27th Avenue West bridge needs to be redecked.
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Eliminates the “Kentucky Derby”
Alleviates congestion
Replaces two load restricted bridges.
Allows access from the port to I-35 for freight.
Highest traffic volumes
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Eliminates the low level bridges from Garfield to Miller Creek
Allows for improved profile of I-35
Opens up options for Miller and Coffee Creeks
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Lower waterline to remove “hump”
Provides an easier access for OSOW loads going north and west
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Required if the project receives federal funding
Appropriate level being determined based on proposed improvements
Reviewed by MnDOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
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An environmental document includes:
◦ Project description
◦ Purpose and need for project
◦ Description of alternatives development and
selection process
◦ Impacts analysis
◦ Mitigation measures (as needed)
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Impact categories:◦ Water resources
◦ Traffic
◦ Utilities
◦ Noise
◦ Contamination
◦ Protected species
◦ Cultural resourcesMiller Creek within Lincoln Park, ca. 1900
Photo by L. Perry Gallagher, Sr.; Image: University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library Archives and Special Collections
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Impact categories (cont.):◦ Farmlands
◦ Visual
◦ Vegetation
◦ Floodplains
◦ Coastal zone
◦ Land use
◦ Air quality
◦ Bikeways and pedestrians
◦ Environmental Justice
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Facilitate active and collaborative participation by stakeholders and local units of government.
Create opportunities for the public to provide informed comments.
Select a recommended alternative based on technical analysis and public input.
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Local/regional governments Regulatory agencies Stakeholders◦ Area residents◦ Lincoln Park and Port businesses◦ Duluth Chamber of Commerce◦ Duluth Seaway Port Authority◦ Community organizations (Ecolibrium 3)◦ Elected officials◦ Regional and statewide commissions◦ Private and public utilities◦ Traveling public ◦ Railroads
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Technique • Purpose
Small Group Meetings • Collect feedback on design alternatives and other elements of the project
• Hear concerns and answer questions about specific project elements
Community Events • Provide information and collect public feedback on design alternatives
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Techniques Purpose
Public Open Houses
Notice to include:• Flyering of nearby residences and
community facilities• General media notices
• Introduce the recommended design to be evaluated in the environmental document
• Solicit comments before the decision is made
Project Website Updates • Project information/ updates/graphics
• Notice of upcoming meetings• Contact information
Phone Number/Email • Collect and answer questions and log issues
Social Media(general MnDOT accounts)
• Provide project information and updates
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Environmental Documentation
Recommended Alternative
Purpose & Need
Small Group Meetings and Events
Open House
Final Design/Construction
TBDEngineering
Environmental
Public Involvement
2016 2017
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunDates
Alternatives Development
Web and Social Media Updates
Open House
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http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/index.html
Next update: January TBD
Roberta Dwyer, PE, PTOE725-2781