RI Project Prioritization Cover Sheet I Town of North Smithfield

Transportation Improvement Program ~ Contact Information Contact Person Robert Ericson, AICP

Mailling Address 1 Main St, PO Box 248

City Slatersville

Title Town Planner

Zip Code _0_2_8_76 ___________ _

Phone 401-767-2200 x312 Email rericson@nsmithfieldri.org

Project Prioritization (please use an additional sheet if necessary)

Priority

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High

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Medium

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Medium

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Listed in TIP 2013-2016

Yes

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No Project Name

Intersection Safety Improvements to Route 104 at Route 5 North Smithfield - Roundabout

Intersection Safety Improvements to Route 146 corridor North Smithfield -Signal Improvements

Roadway Departure Mitigation - Guardrail and Median Improvements to 1-95 Warwick and Route 146 North Smithfield

Route 146 Guide Sign and Sign Structure Replacement - MA State line to

Route 146A

../ Resurfacing Rt 146 (Rt 146A to Massachusetts S/L)

../ Resurfacing Rt 146, Eddie Dowling Hwy (1-295 to Rt 146A)

../ Resurfacing Rt 146A (Park Ave to Rt 104)

../ Resurfacing Rt 5, Greenville Rd (Rt 5 to Rt 146)

../ Resurfacing Rt 7 - Douglas Pike (Whipples Pond to Joslin Rd)

../ Resurfacing Sayles Hill Rd (Rt 146 to Rt 126)

../ Resurfacing School St (Green St to Rt 146)

../ Statewide Resurfacing, Greenville Rd (Rt 7 to Rt 5)

../ Farnum Pike SB Bridge at RI 146 SB

../ Pound Hill Road Bridge at RI 146 N Smithfield Exp

../ Woonsocket Hill Road Bridge at RI 146 N Smithfield Exp

../ Farnum Pike NB ramp at RI 146 NB

../ Branch River Bridge at RI 146A Great Rd

STATE PLANNING COUNCIL I One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 I www.planning.ri.gov

Project Prioritization (continued)

Listed in TIP 2013-2016

Priority Yes No Project Name

Low ./ Farnum Bridge, RI 104 and RI 5 Greenville at Crystal Lake Brook

Low ./ Spring Brook Bridge, RI 146 NB at RI 146A N Smithfield Exp

High ./ Pound Hill Rd Bridge at Cherry Brook

Low ./ Old Great Road Bridge at RI 146 N Smithfield Exp

Low ./ Great Road Bridge, RI 146 A Great Rd at RI 146 N Smithfield Exp

Medium ./ Forestdale Bridge, RI 146 N Smithfield Exp at Branch River

High ./ Great Road Culvert at Cherry Brook

Low ./ Tow Path Road, Canal St at canal

Medium Union Village RR Bridge, 146A Great Rd at Slatersville Sec RR

High no Branch Village Transportation Improvements for Economic Development

Medium yes Blackstone River Bikeway Segment 8B (includes 8C in North Smithfield)

High yes Route 146 Sayles Hill Rd Intersection

Medium no 2013 State Traffic Commission C-4 (North Main at Mechanic)

Project Prioritization (continued)

Priority

Listed in TIP 2013-2016

Yes No Project Name

Required Public Hearing The required public hearing was held on Jan 4, 2016 (Town Council)

Applicant Certification

Town Administrator

Title January 7, 2016

Date

Submittal Checklist

0 3 collated copies of complete TIP submittal package

0 Project Prioritization Cover Sheet

0 New Project Application Form for each new project

0 2-page narrative on evaluation criteria

(i1 8.5" x 11" PDF map of project location

0 Email a copy of complete TIP submittal package to Kimberly.Crabill@doa.ri.gov or provide on a CD

0 Submit complete TIP submittal package to:

Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program ATTN: Kimberly Crabill One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 3:00PM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016

New Project Application RI

Transportation Improvement Program ~ Contact Information Agency/ Organization Town of North Smithfield

Contact Person Robert Ericson, AICP Title _T_o_w_n_P_l_a_nn_e_r _ _______ __ _

Mailling Address 1 Main St, PO Box 248, Slatersville, RI 02876

City North Smithfield Zip Code _0_2_8_65 _ __________ _

Phone 401-767-2200 x3 l 2 Email rericson@nsmithfieldri.org

Type of Project

D Bridge

0 Traffic

select all that apply

0 Pavement

D Transit

D Drainage

D Bicycle

D Planning

fi1 Pedestrian

fi1 Transportation Enhancement D Other ---------------

Project Description Project Title Branch Village Transportation Improvements for Economic Development

Location by Street Name Great Rd in Branch Village

Project Limits _ From Intersection: Great Rd & School St To Intersection: Great Rd & Mendon Rd

Please include an 8.5" x 11" map of the site, indicating project limits.

Provide a brief description of the proposed project:

This proposed project is the key to redeveloping Branch Village as a growth center. The project will support a new corporate park of more than 60 acres and 500,000 SF of manufacturing, warehousing, R&D and related offices. The proposed corporate park has rail service running through it.

The north side of Great Road will include mixed-use commercial/residential development and one manufacturing site to be converted to live/work business incubator space.

The Town and state funded a 2008 revitalization study. The Town has committed $83,000 for 30% engineering design of at least the middle third of this project. The multiple goals include providing safer turning for entering/exiting WB-65 tractors and semi-trailers, improved pedestrian access, additional parking and more effective street/sidewalk lighting.

The Town will coordinate a new sewer installation with this project work.

STATE PLANNING COUNCIL I One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 I www.planning.ri.gov

Describe need for proposed project:

Rhode Island needs more good-paying jobs. This project would greatly improve access to one of the best remaining commercial/manufacturing sites in northern Rhode Island, complete with rail service.

Branch Village needs town sewers. Coordinating this transportation project with sewer installation would make it economically feasible.

Branch Village needs better pedestrian access. By installing sidewalks and reducing access points to off-street parking, the project will enhance energy conservation, air quality, mobility choices and public health. These are also equity issues for neighborhood quality of life.

Describe anticipated municipal or state transportation network or economic development benefits:

Economic development benefits: This project would greatly improve access to one of the best remaining commercial/manufacturing sites in northern Rhode Island, complete with rail service. The Branch Village revitalization study found that build-out of the planned site will yield more than 2,600 jobs, including 1543 in professional/technical services, 384 in manufacturing and 500 in advanced manufacturing (notably biotech).

Municipal and state transportation network: Route 146 runs south-to-north through North Smithfield, intersecting with 1-295 in Lincoln and 1-90 in Millbury, MA. It provides a fast municipal corridor, notably for fire and emergency vehicles.

Route 146 has an exit to Great Road about a half mile from the entrance to the proposed corporate park site. Entrances north and south to Route 146 are nearby. The project would make better use of the 146 spine. The project site provides 33-minute access to Worcester, 22-minute access to Providence, and 30-minute access to TF Green Airport in Warwick. It is a spanning location between major markets.

Mobility benefits: By enabling walking rather than short auto trips, the project increases mobility choices, relieves congestion, conserves energy and improves air quality.

Is the project consistent with the local Comprehensive Plan? (ll Yes D No

Is the project on the Federal Aid System? (ll Yes D No

Is the project on the National Highway System? D Yes (ll No

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Evaluation Criteria

Please address the following topics as they relate to the project. Refer to "An Overview of TIP Guiding • Principles" for more information. Submission must not exceed 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font.

1. Mobility Benefits 5. Supports Local and State Goals 2. Cost Effectiveness 6. Safety and Security 3. Economic Development 7. Equity 4. Environmental Impact

Project Estimates

Estimated Project Costs

Total Cost $4,035,000

Amount Requested through TIP Process $3,952,000

Is there funding from other sources committed to this project? 0 Yes D No

Source Amount

Town of North Smithfield $83,000

Total $83,000

Estimated date of construction _2_0_18 ____ _

Date

January 7, 2016

Date

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 3:00PM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016

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