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G8.1 Project title:
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Interchange and Corridor Improvements at Route 92 - Platte City MoDOT Job #J4I3200
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G8.2 Project description: |
In 2016, the City completed the Highway 92 Corridor Study. The study recommended improvements to the I-29 and Route 92 interchange and widening 92 east of the interchange to accommodate anticipated growth. The project generally includes improvements to approximately 2,200 feet of Route 92 at I-29. The project scope includes: an improved diamond interchange, realignment of the I-29 ramps to increase storage space, synchronization of new traffic signals, new bicycle and pedestrian facilities across the interchange, and improvements to 1,000 feet of Route 92 east of the interchange including a shared-use path, sidewalk, and a new full-access intersection. The multimodal corridor improvements will accommodate vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, bicyclists, pedestrians, and mobility aid users. Improvements support a critical link across the interstate to connect existing development west of I-29 to new development underway east of I-29.
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G8.3 Project contact: |
D.J. Gehrt,
City Administrator,
400 Main Street,
Platte City, MO 64079,
816-858-3046,
djgehrt@plattecity.org
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G1. Project Type: |
Road & Bridge - Traffic Flow
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G2. Funding Stream: |
STP
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G3. TIP Number: |
490159
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G4. State: |
Missouri
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G5. Project county: |
1. Platte
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G6. Project municipality: |
1. Platte City
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G7. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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Yes
MoDOT has notified the City of award of approximately $4.033 million in cost share and district funds to be distributed in FY20 and FY21. The City has also submitted a FY21 funding request to Platte County Public Works/Commission. Potential developers have been notified that projects along the Route 92 corridor will be required to participate in highway improvements serving their development. No formal development proposals have been submitted to date.
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G8.4 Purpose and need:
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In 2016, the City completed the Highway 92 Corridor Study, a Planning Sustainable Places project. Many community members expressed concern regarding the I-29 and Route 92 interchange as well as the lack of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the area. In addition, anticipated development east of the interchange is expected to increase future traffic volumes at and east of the interchange. Based on technical analysis and community feedback, the study identified the need to improve traffic flow near the interchange, prepare the corridor for an increase in traffic due to anticipated development east of I-29, and provide a new shared-use path and sidewalk to connect to existing multimodal facilities. Therefore, the purpose of the project is to create an improved interchange and corridor that links the eastern and western areas of the city and provides increased access to employment, service, retail, and cultural opportunities.
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G9. Origin and ending
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Route:
From:
To:
Length (Miles):
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Route 92
Running Horse Road
1,000 feet east of I-29 northbound ramp
0.41
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G10. Functional Classification:
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Principal Arterial
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G11. In Transportation Outlook 2040?
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Yes
Decade:
2020
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G12. Muli-Agency Plan?
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Yes
In 2017, MoDOT completed a scoping study to assess potential improvements to the interchange. The project has been assigned MoDOT Job #J4I3200. MoDOT recently approved approximately $4.033 million in cost share and district funds to be distributed in FY20 and FY21. The project is also identified as an implementation task in the Highway 92 Corridor Study (2016), a Planning Sustainable Places project. The project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as Project ID #490159.
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G13. Included in a CIP?
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Yes
The project is included in the Platte City Long-Range Transportation Plan and on-going revisions of the Platte City City Comprehensive Plan. The project is an outcome of recommendations in the Highway 92 Corridor Study (2016), a Planning Sustainable Places project.
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G14. Planning stage:
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Preliminary Plan
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G15. Reviewed by state DOT?
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Yes
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G16. Right-of-Way acquisition: |
All acquired or none needed
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G17. ROW by local public agency process manual?
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Yes
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G18. Other unique local goals and objectives?
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Yes
The project extends bicycle and pedestrian facilities from an existing shared-use path and sidewalk network located west of I-29 to planned facilities east of I-29. The project connects existing employment, medical, social service, commercial, and cultural destinations located west of I-29 to anticipated new development east of I-29. The MoDOT park-and-ride is also located immediately west of the project area and will benefit from improved traffic flow and access.
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G19. Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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The project extends bicycle and pedestrian facilities from an existing shared-use path and sidewalk network located west of I-29 to planned facilities east of I-29. The project connects existing employment, medical, social service, commercial, and cultural destinations located west of I-29 to recently initated new development east of I-29. The project will have a positive impact on persons of low-income who walk to employment or services. The project provides older adults access to community destinations such as medical offices, social services, library, community center, and shopping centers. Anticipated multi-family residential development east of I-29 will also benefit from safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The MoDOT park-and-ride is also located immediately west of the project area and will benefit from improved traffic flow and access.
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G20. Relevant Public Engagement:
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The project has been included in three overlapping public planning processes: Highway 92 Corridor Study (2016), East Side Master Plan (2017), and Platte City Comprehensive Plan update (2018). All efforts involved multiple public meetings, online surveys, direct mail, and public notices. Most of the implementation tasks outlined in the Highway 92 Corridor Study came directly from public comments. Relevent implementation tasks from the Corridor Study have been embedded in the East Side Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan update.
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G21. Planned Public Engagement:
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Public engagement will continue through project final design and through the ongoing Comprehensive Plan review process. The Comprehensive Plan review includes multiple public workshops and meetings throughout 2018. Engagement tools will replicate those in earlier outreach including social media, direct mail, presentations to community organizations, and traditional public notices.
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G22. Sustainable Places Criteria:
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Access to Healthy Foods---Active Transportation/Living---Age in Place-------
Complete Street Design---Connected Street Network---Context Appropriate Streets---Diverse Housing Types---
------------Integrated Trail System---
Mixed-Density Neighborhoods---------------
----Repair Strip Corridors---Retail/Rooftop Relationships-------
Transit-Ready Corridors----Unique Community Characteristics
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G22.1. Describe CSP relationship:
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The project uses a Complete Streets approach to provide multimodal accommodations across I-29, which is a major barrier between the eastern and western areas of the city. The project connects anticipated mixed-use and mixed-density development east of I-29 with existing grocery, cultural, educational, medical, community center, social service, and employment areas. The MoDOT park-and-ride, which is a potential future transit stop, will also benefit from improved traffic flow and access.
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G23. Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
The project is a direct result of a recommendation in the Highway 92 Corridor Study (2016), a Planning Sustainable Places project. The project improves traffic flow and safety at the citys busiest traffic center. It also connects an existing activity center west of I-29 with ongoing and future development beginning east of I-29. The project synchronizes existing and potential future traffic signals, ties into the existing shared-use path/sidewalk network, and improves the land available for mixed-use development under the East Side Master Plan.
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G24. Serves Regional Activity Center?
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Yes
Less-Intense and Less-Walkable Centers
The improved diamond interchange, realigned interstate ramps, and traffic signal synchronization improves traffic flow and safety on Route 92, which is the primary connection between eastern and western areas of the community. Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations will link new mixed-use development east of I-29 to the activity center, which offers employment, medical, retail, and cultural facilities.
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G25. Environmental justice tracts?
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Yes
The project has an indirect impact on environmental justice areas located in Leavenworth, Kansas and Fort Leavenworth. Route 92 is primary connection between Leavenworth and the Kansas City International Airport via I-29. Improvements to the I-29 and Route 92 interchange will improve surface transportation access to and from these environmental justice areas.
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G26. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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Yes
The project improves traffic flow and synchronizes traffic signals to reduce idling. The project also increases access to the existing MoDOT park-and-ride, which is likely a future transit stop. Construction of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations at the interchange provide options to reach the citys main activity center without relying on a vehicle.
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G27. Natural Resource information:
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Construction practices will comply with required erosion control and habitat protection requirements. The project connects with the East Side Master Plan area (Water Tower Park) which includes use of natural areas in its mixed-use development concept.
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G28. Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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Throughout the project, the City will first evaluate how to best proceed with improvements without disturbing natural habitat, and, when necessary, will seek restoration methods to preserve the natural area. All areas will incorporate best management practices for erosion control during construction and all disturbed areas will be improved as soon as feasible.
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G29. Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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Multiple local plans support the project including: Highway 92 Corridor Study (Planning Sustainable Places project, 2016), East Side Master Plan (Water Tower Park Conceptual Plan and Design Standards, 2017-2018), Platte City Comprehensive Plan Update (2018). The Comprehensive Plan is currently undergoing revisions through a multi-year process including six public workshops at Planning & Zoning Commission meetings.
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G30.1 Complies with MARC’s CSP?
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Yes
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G30.2 Exception to the MARC CSP?
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No
The project scope is built on concepts from the Planning Sustainable Places program including improving system efficiency (traffic signal synchronization, more efficient traffic flow); improving economic vitality by connecting planned mixed-use areas with existing employment and community service area; focusing on extending and maximizing existing bicycle and pedestrian shared-use path and sidewalk network; improving safety by realigning interstate ramps; and increasing distance from nearby intersections and improving traffic signal function.
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Traveler Type (All Ages & Abilities)
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