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I-380 Planning StudyPublic Information Meeting

October 23, 2018 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Open Forum Format (No Formal Presentation)

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www.iowadot.gov/I380PlanningStudyINTERSTATE 380 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL LINKAGES (PEL) STUDY

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Planning study of the I-380 Corridor between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to identify near-term

and long-term transportation improvements.

THE I-380 PLANNING STUDY

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Goal 1 – Foster Public Engagement

Goal 2 – Identify Goals and Guiding Principles

Goal 3 – Define Existing Conditions

Goal 4 – Examine Future Vehicle Technologies

Goal 5 – Evaluate Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

Goal 6 – Assess Alternative Modes of Transportation

Goal 7 – Develop a Vision for Infrastructure Investment

Public Involvement Plan

• General information about the study.

• Maps of the study area.

• Multiple technical reports on important study topics.

• Two on-line public meeting videos.

• The final study report – Vision for Infrastructure Investment.

www.iowadot.gov/I380PlanningStudy

Study website:Meeting 1:June 19, 2017 (Available Online)

Study introduction, need for study, strategies to be considered, and how to stay involved

Meeting 2:March 22, 2018(Available Online)

Analysis of existing conditions, alternative transportation modes, and weather-related vulnerabilities

Meeting 3:October 23, 2018

Study recommendations and implementation plan

Other related information:The I-80/I-380 Interchange Project:www.iowadot.gov/i80-i380

Regional Non-Highway Improvements:www.corridorrides.comwww.380express.com

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND COORDINATION

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Mobility and Safety

Modern and Resilient

Economic Development and EnvironmentEconomic Development – Local interchanges with safe and efficient access promote economic development.

Environmental Resources – Protect and preserve important environmental resources.

WIDERSHOULDERS

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MORE GRADUALHILLS & CURVES

MORE EFFICIENTDRAINAGE

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Safety Issue: High crash areas around the Cedar Rapids Rest Area exit and entry ramps.

Rebuild the roadway to meet modern design standards.

Wright Brothers Blvd.120th StreetPenn StreetForevergreen Road

I-380 Existing SB Peak-Hour Traffic

I-380 Existing NB Peak-Hour Traffic

I-380 EXISTING CONDITIONSExisting Conditionsand Operations


HIGH-RISK FLOOD AREAS

Evaluation of I-380 Resiliency and Vulnerability

Vision for Infrastructure Investment

I-380 VISION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

Features of the Vision • Alignment – Upgrade to modern standard

• Local Interchanges – Improve and reconfigure as needed

• Cedar Rapids Rest Area – Maintain and enhance facilities and improve safety at entry and exit ramps

• Park and Ride Lots – Consider a new lot at Penn Street

• Constrained Areas – Reduce and avoid environmental impacts around the Coralville Reservoir

• CRANDIC Railroad Crossing – Coordinate with future potential repurposing of rail line

• Climate Vulnerability Areas – Perform analyses at high-risk areas

• Technology – Monitor and manage traffic with user information and message signs


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Typical I-380 Vison Roadway

• Expandable Roadway and Bridges – Space for widening, if needed, without additional right-of-way

• Regional Trail Crossings – Coordinate potential trail crossings and access at 120th Street, Penn Street, and Forevergreen Road

• Sustained Ridesharing Program (Corridorrides) – Coordinate potential park and ride lot near Penn Street

• Expanded Interregional Express Bus (380 Express) – Coordinate potential new bus stops at Wright Brothers Blvd. and Penn Street, and evaluate bus-on-shoulder operations along I-380.

Active Traffic Management – In coordination with the I-380 widening, additional study will be performed to assess and include strategies for future active traffic management measures, such as variable speed controls, and others.

Preserving the Commuter Transportation Option – With local funding, while not a substitute for widening I-380, commuter transportation along the existing CRANDIC rail line could be feasible in the future. The rail right-of-way should be preserved for possible future repurposing.

Now is the time to prepare for the future. The I-380 Vision includes several considerations to accommodate future changes as they occur. In coordination with local agencies and funding, it provides flexibility to prepare the corridor now for the possibilities, and uncertainties, of tomorrow.

PREPARING NOW FOR THE POTENTIAL FUTURE


THE I-380 VISION: PLAN FOR FUTURE

Implement 380 Express bus service pilot program during reconstruction project

Provide active traffic management, such as incident management, during reconstruction project

Sustained long-term and expanded regional express bus services

Bus stops at Wright Brothers Blvd. and Penn Street interchanges

Traffic management devices such as variable speed controls, if and when needed

Park and ride lot near the Penn Street interchange

Study I-380 design strategies for future possible active traffic management, such as traffic flow control devices, and others

Preservation of the potential reuse of the CRANDIC rail line at I-380

Improvement of local interchanges

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I-80 / I-380 Interchange ReconstructionI-80 / I-380 Interchange Transportation Management Program

I-380 Corridor - Environmental Study and Preliminary DesignI-380 Corridor - Active Traffic Management (ATM) Study

Identify Funding

I-380 Corridor - Final Design and Right-of-way Acquisition

I-380 Corridor - Construction

Identify Funding

CorridorRides Pilot Program - Operations / Monitor380 Express Pilot Program - Operations / Monitor

380 Express Expansion Studies and Implementation PlanningIdentify Local Priorities and Secure Long-Term Funding

AV Technology Project - Implementation and

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Evaluate AV Operations, ATM Measures, and Expansion Needs

Expanded 380 Express and CorridorRides

Operations

Timing of I-380 widening design and construction depend on statewide priorities and funding.



IMPLEMENTING THE I-380 VISION

Now (Near-Term):

• Committed Projects – Build the I-80/I-380 Interchange Project and begin the operations for CorridorRides and the 380 Express.

Prepare (Mid-Term):

• Regional Non-Highway Strategies – Based on local funding and priorities, extend and expand the regional CorridorRides and 380 Express beyond the pilot period.

• Environmental Study and Preliminary Design – Perform an environmental study and preliminary design for the I-380 roadway widening improvements between US 30 and Forevergreen Road.

• Active Traffic Management (ATM) Study – Investigate the potential application of ATM improvements and the impacts to the I-380 roadway design.

• Final Design, Right-of-way Acquisition and Construction – Based on funding and priorities, perform final engineering design, acquire right-of-way, and begin construction of the I-380 roadway widening.

Future Potential (Long-Term):

• Ongoing Traffic and Safety Monitoring – Continue to monitor and assess the impacts of new vehicle technologies, traffic management, and the need for expansion of the roadway.



WHAT’S NEXT

6-Lane I-380 IMPROVEMENTS

6-Lane I-380 with AVIMPROVEMENTS

2040 SCENARIOS VERSUS EXISTING CONDITIONS

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Vehicle crowding will increase by

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25%10% and average speeds

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less vehicle crowdingand average speeds

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Overall travel times will increase and reliability

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Reliabilityslightly worsens

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improvement

Average crashes per mile will increasewith little change to the number of fatal and 60%

Average crashes permile will increase

with little change to the number offatal and major injury crashes*

23% Average crashes permile will decrease

and fatal & major injury crashes45%20%*

*(with a 58% increase in volumes)

4-Lane I-380 UNIMPROVED

Vehicle crowding

*(with a 33% increase in volumes) *(with a 33% increase in volumes)

crashes will decreasemajor injury crashes*STUDYRESULTS

Data based on studies and analyses of a

typical segment of rural I-380.

IMPACT OF AUTOMATED VEHICLES

www.iowadot.gov/I380PlanningStudyINTERSTATE 380 PLANNING AND

ENVIRONMENTAL LINKAGES (PEL) STUDY

Public comments on the I-380 Vision for Infrastructure Investment are welcomed and encouraged. Comments can be submitted at:

Website:www.iowadot.gov/I380PlanningStudy

Electronic Devices: Submit a comment using the iPads or your own personal devicehttps://bit.ly/Iowadot906882

Comment Form:Drop off completed form at comment table or take home, fill out and return using pre-paid mailer

Comments to be made and received by: November 13, 2018

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PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SECTION OFFICE OF LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 800 LINCOLN WAY AMES IA 50010-9902

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If you have any concerns regarding the project presented today, please contact:

Brad Hofer, transportation engineerOffice of Location & Environment800 Lincoln WayAmes, Iowa 50010

Phone: 515-239-1225 Email: [email protected]

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