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G8.1 Project title:
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Eisenhower Road Improvements
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G8.2 Project description: |
The improvement of a local two lane arterial to a four lane complete street curb and gutter arterial. The project will include a mixed use bicylce/pedestrian facility along the north side, sidewalks, and street lighting. The project will complete the improvements of the Eisenhower Road Corridor
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G8.3 Project contact: |
Sarah Rose Shafer
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G1. Project Type: |
Road & Bridge - Roadway Operations
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G2. Funding Stream: |
STP
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G3. TIP Number: |
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G4. State: |
Kansas
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G5. Project county: |
1. Leavenworth
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G6. Project municipality: |
1. Leavenworth 2. Lansing 3. Leavenworth County
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G7. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
The project is funded through a sales tax referendum approved by the Leavenworth County voters in 2015.
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G8.4 Purpose and need:
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Along with additional roadway, this project will be a connecting link to existing sidewalks and bicycle/pedestrian facilities along a primary arterial. This improvement will also provide additional connectivity for residential, commercial and industrial development for the communities of Leavenworth and Lansing.
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G9. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Length (Miles):
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Eisenhower Road (County Route #4)
Tonganoxie Drive (County Route #5)
155th Street
1.7
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G10. Functional Classification:
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Minor Arterial
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G11. In Transportation Outlook 2040?
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Yes
Decade:
2010
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G12. Muli-Agency Plan?
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Yes
This project was specifically identified as part of a county-wide sales tax ballot initiative.
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G13. Included in a CIP?
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No
This project was specifically identified as part of a county-wide sales tax ballot initiative.
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G14. Planning stage:
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Final Plan
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G15. Reviewed by state DOT?
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--Select--
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G16. Right-of-Way acquisition: |
In process
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G17. ROW by local public agency process manual?
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No
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G18. Other unique local goals and objectives?
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No
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G19. Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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G20. Relevant Public Engagement:
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This project was developed through a series of open meetings in support of the renewal of the Leavenworth County 1 cent capital improvement sales tax. The local municipalities developed projects and plans for the utilization of this revenue source. Those plans were made available to the public, as well as a series of public meetings held through out the communities withing Leavenworth County. Public feedback is very important to the Board of County Commissioners to include taking the publics direction on intersection design and construction schedule.
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G21. Planned Public Engagement:
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There is quarterly reports provided by the Public Works Department to the Board of County Commissioners.
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G22. Sustainable Places Criteria:
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Complete Street Design-------Context Appropriate Streets-------
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G22.1. Describe CSP relationship:
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The project design includes sidewalk system on both sides of the road to connect to existing pedestrian systems in each city. The street design is appropriate for the corridor as it is very industrial and retail oriented with residential at the intersection corners.
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G23. Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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No
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G24. Serves Regional Activity Center?
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No
High-Intensity and More_Walkable Centers
There is a moderately intense with other activity centers identified by MARC within a half mile of this project. This project creates an opportunity for an industrial center expansion by widening the road to the required amount for ease of travel and maintenance. The truck route is to K-7 and either north or south for large trucks. Eisenhower also connects to K-5 for smaller loads. The Walmart and Dillons Grocery (1 mile within project) attract a variety of retail and restaurants.
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G25. Environmental justice tracts?
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No
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G26. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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No
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G27. Natural Resource information:
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G28. Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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G29. Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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This project was specifically identified as part of a county-wide sales tax ballot initiative.
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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
This project includes pedestrian facilities at an appropriate separation from the back of curb. while there are no parks or landscape integrated into the project, the proposed design is appropriate in context to Leavenworth County. No "green" techniques are integrated into this project; traditional construction methodology and materials are proposed.
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Traveler Type (All Ages & Abilities)
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Pedestrians:
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