cosgray road extension - hilliard, ohio
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COSGRAY ROADEXTENSION
City of HilliardOhio Department of Transportation
FRA-COSGRAY ROAD, PID 90989
August 12, 2014
• Lack of north‐south connectivity
• Long queues at intersections today• Contributes to rear‐end collisions
• Congestion predicted to worsen
• Lack of bicycle/pedestrian facilities
EXISTING CONDITIONS
• Improve north‐south connectivity
• Reduce congestion
• Improve safety
• Enhance alternative travel modes
PROJECT PURPOSE
ZONING• Includes Jerman Tract• Retail, office, and recreational land uses
• Zoning approved in 2010 by City and Big Darby Accord
ZONING• Includes Jerman Tract• Retail, office, and recreational land uses
• Zoning approved in 2010 by City and Big Darby Accord
2008/2010:Willoway Wholesale/MJC
Holdings LLC (Campus at Alton Darby)
2013:Planned Development Company of Ohio (Heritage Preserve)
• Project focuses on transportation network
• Considers stormwater & future development
• Project will not focus on zoning &/or land uses
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
• “Green” median with bioswales
• Multi‐use paths on both sides and on‐street bike accommodations
• Enhanced pedestrian crossing for regional bike trail
• Roundabout with access to public soccer fields & Jermansite
• Roundabout at Alton & Darby Creek Road intersection
• 35‐mph speed limit
COSGRAY ROAD EXTENSIONTYPICAL ROADWAY ELEVATION VIEW
• Roundabout at Soccer Field/Main Site Drive Intersection• Allows for safe bike/ped crossing of Cosgray Extension• Maximizes median/bioswale length• Slower speeds (20‐25 mph design speed)
• Roundabout at Alton & Darby Creek intersection• Slower speeds (20‐25 mph design speed)• Traditional (4‐leg) intersection on curve not desirable
• Multi‐use path
• Future regional trail connection
• On‐street bicycle facilities
• Split median pedestrian crossings
• Future extensions to Municipal Park & Prairie Oaks Metro Park
PEDESTRIANS & BICYCLES
TYPICAL SPLIT MEDIAN CROSSING ELEVATION VIEW
2834
79
City of Hilliard Big Darby CreekWatershed
Zero Runoff in 2‐YearRain Storm
Runo
ff Storage Volum
e(acre‐feet)
Cosgray Road ExtensionWill Exceed Stormwater Requirements
COSGRAYROAD
EXTENSION PROJECT
• 2014/2015: Finish environmental studies & preliminary design
• 2015/2016: Final Design
• 2016: Right‐of‐Way Acquisition
• 2017: Construction
*All dates are subject to funding availability.
NEXT STEPS
• Comments must be received by August 26, 2014• Comments can be provided:
• Comment form (dropped off at meeting or mailed)
• Email: [email protected]• Project website: www.hilliardohio.gov/
PUBLIC COMMENTS
QUESTIONS