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How much will this project cost? Roughly
$700,000 excluding repaving, which will fol-
low as a separate project.
How long will this project take?
Starting in spring or summer of 2019, the
project will span approximately 3 months, ex-
cluding repaving.
Will traffic be detoured during construc-
tion?
Yes it will with some short-term closures;
however, local traffic will still be maintained
for most of the time.
Will any property be acquired? This pro-
ject is expected to occur entirely within the
existing public right-of-way. No acquisition is
anticipated.
Urbana Monument Square Historic District
How will the project affect the Monument
Square Historic District?
The project will not require new right-of-way
from the historic district. The proposed plant-
ings within the four quadrants of the intersec-
tion are expected to enhance the visual appeal
of this important resource. Based on this, it is
expected that the project will be found to have
“no adverse effect” on the historic district.
Will customers be able to park in the load-
ing/unloading zones? The City proposes to
restrict these areas to loading/unloading only
during typical delivery hours. The load-
ing/unloading zones are expected to affect only
8 to 12 parking spaces.
Can rumble strips be provided at the cross-
walk approaches to better alert drivers?
This is not a recommended treatment at this
location. Drivers may become accustomed to
rumble strips and similar static devices, causing
the devices to lose effectiveness.
City of Urbana Engineering
Tyler Bumbalough, PE
Phone: 937-652-4324
Email: [email protected]
Ohio Department of Transportation
Tricia Bishop
Phone: 937-497-6721
Email: [email protected]
Questions or Comments? Contact Us!
What is a Rectangu-
lar Rapid Flashing
Beacon (RRFB)? An
RRFB is a user-
actuated amber LED
light that supplements
warning signs at un-
signalized intersec-
tions or mid-block
crossings. RRFBs
have been shown to
increase driver yield-
ing behavior.
Monument Square Roundabout Improvements
CHP-36-14.88, PID 103793 Project Update Meeting 2/9/2017
The environmental review, consultation
and other actions required by applicable
Federal environmental laws for this pro-
ject are being, or have been, carried out
by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327
and a Memorandum of Understanding
dated 12/11/2015, and executed by
FHWA and ODOT.
In response to the valuable input received from the public at
the meeting held on February 1, 2016, the City of Urbana is
pleased to present the refined design for the proposed safety
improvements to the roundabout:
• Pedestrian-actuated rectangular rapid flashing beacon cross-
walk signage will be provided at the roundabout and the in-
tersections of Scioto Street/Locust Street and Miami
Street/Walnut Street to improve crossing safety.
• Additional lighting is proposed in the four quadrants of the
intersection to improve pedestrian visibility at night.
• The angled parking space nearest the parking area entranc-
es will be eliminated to reduce conflicts between backing ve-
hicles and exiting roundabout traffic.
• Mountable curbing is being considered in the areas presently
striped between the through/left and right lanes to prevent
vehicles from passing in this area and to reduce speeds.
• The loading/unloading zones within the four quadrants of
the intersection will be converted to landscaped islands.
Loading/unloading zones will be provided within the nearby
parallel parking areas on US 36 and US 68.
The proposed refinements are presented on the following page.
Tyler Bumbalough, PE City Engineer 205 South Main Street Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 652-4324 ph [email protected]
City of Urbana Engineering
ODOT District 7 Environmental
Tricia Bishop Environmental Coordinator 1001 St. Marys Avenue Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 497-6721 ph [email protected]