NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING

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1 CITY OF PAPILLION David P. Black, Mayor 122 East Third Street Papillion, Nebraska Phone Fax NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING June 30, 2016 Dear Property Owner: In order to serve the growing recreational needs of the Papillion community, the Papillion City Council proposed a Parks and Recreation Bond Issue to Papillion voters in the May 2016 primary election. The initiative, which was approved by voters, increases the current local sales and use tax rate from one and one half percent (1½%) by an additional one half percent (1/2%), which will be dedicated to funding parks and recreation improvements in Papillion, including a community center among other projects. A neighborhood meeting will be held to inform interested parties about the upcoming construction plans of Lincoln Road between 84 th Street and 96 th Street. At this meeting, City of Papillion representatives will discuss this project generally and provide further details as they develop in the future. You are receiving this notice because your property is within 300 feet of the project site. Meeting Date: August 3, 2016 Meeting Time: 6:00 P.M. Meeting Location: 3 rd Floor City Hall 122 E 3 rd Street Papillion, NE We encourage you to attend this informational meeting familiarize yourself with the upcoming project. If you have questions, comments, or are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to contact Jeffrey L. Thompson at or jefft@papillion.org. For more information on this project, please visit Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey L. Thompson, P.E., CPESC, CFM

2 Lincoln Street Widening Project Fact Sheet Background Roadway expansion is required prior to construction of the Papillion Community Center & City Park Expansion Project. Traffic volume on the current roadway averages approximately 5,400 vehicles per day. The projected traffic volume for the year 2036 is estimated to be 10,400 vehicles per day. The project proposes to improve roadway capacity by providing a three lane road with a center left turn lane to reduce conflict delays, possible incorporation of roundabouts at main entrances into the park for continuity of traffic flow and to increase safety, and the addition of new pedestrian and bike paths along the street corridor. Project Scope The project will begins just west of the 84 th Street intersection and ends east of the Fort Street intersection where the existing road widens prior to the bridge. The roadway section will be widened from a two lane roadway section to a three lane section with two outside thru-lanes and a center turn lane. Roundabout intersections are being considered at Cheyenne Street and Frontier Avenue in conjunction with entrances to the City of Papillion Community Center and new athletic fields in the City Park expansion area. The roadway will be shifted north to the greatest extent possible to minimize impacts to residential neighborhoods on the south side of the road. Milestones and Timeline The project is on an accelerated schedule to be constructed prior to the construction of the Papillion Community Center and new athletic fields. An environmental assessment field study will be made in conjunction with the Papillion Community Center and Park Expansion project to identify wetlands and drainageways that may be impacted. Corp of Engineers floodplain and storm water permit applications have been initiated. Final Right-of-Way acquisition requirements are unknown at this time. The following impacts are known or being evaluated: o Roundabout design alternatives are being evaluated at the most expansive and critical impact points. o The acquisition of one residence on the north side of Jackson Street is planned for construction of the revised entrance to the park at that location.

3 Prospective contractors will submit bids in Fall 2016 with selection and award in Winter Funding Sources The project is directly tied to the Papillion Community Center & City Park Expansion Project and is funded as part of the Parks and Recreation Bond Issue. The bond is in turn funded by an increase in the local sales tax rate by one-half of a percent (0.5%). Construction Details The roadway section will be 34-foot wide section with two outside 11.5-foot wide thru-lanes and an 11-foot wide center turn lane. A new 10-foot wide bike path will be built on the north side of the new roadway. A new 5-foot wide pedestrian sidewalk will be built on the south side of the new roadway. A new three-lane park entrance will be built at Jackson Street. Lanes will consist of one entrance lane and two outbound lanes. The center lane will be dedicated for left-turn and thru-bound traffic. The present park entrance across from Adams Street will be removed and not replaced. A new roadway storm sewer system will be constructed and will replace the existing system. Drainage patterns and outfall locations will remain the same. The storm sewer system of neighborhoods on the south side of Lincoln Street will tie into the new storm sewer system. New intersection returns will be constructed at all existing roadway intersections. New driveway returns will be constructed for driveways impacted by construction. Access During Construction Traffic phasing has not been determined for the project but will be fully evaluated for the most practical phasing and traffic management. On-line information will be provided on the City of Papillion website as plans and information become available. A public information meeting will be scheduled before construction begins. The contractor will notify the City of detailed construction and phasing plans when they become involved.

4 How to Drive a Roundabout As you approach a roundabout there will be a YIELD sign and dashed yield line. Slow down, watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, and be prepared to stop if necessary. Before you enter, yield to circulating traffic on the left, but do not stop if it is clear. A conventional roundabout will have ONE WAY signs mounted in the center island. They help guide traffic and indicate that you must drive to the right of the center island. Upon passing the street prior to your exit, turn on your right turn signal and watch for pedestrians and bicyclists as you exit. Left turns and U Turns are completed by traveling around the center island. (See Figure 3) For additional information please contact: Left Through Traffic Engineering Division To learn more about roundabouts visit: ROUNDABOUTS Right U-Turn Nebraska Department of Roads Figure 3. Roundabout Signage and Traffic Flow transportation.nebraska.gov 2013 Leaders in Public Safety and Service

5 Roundabout Intersections A modern roundabout is an unsignalized circular intersection engineered to maximize safety and minimize traffic delay. Over the last few decades, thousands of roundabouts have been installed in Europe, Australia and other parts of the world. They have gained support in the United States and drivers are becoming comfortable with their use. In the cities and towns where roundabouts have been built, and even where the public has been hesitant about accepting them initially, roundabouts ultimately have been accepted enthusiastically because of the increased safety they provide. They have also successfully been used to control traffic speeds in residential neighborhoods and are accepted as one of the safest types of intersection design. A roundabout is a circular intersection, but very different than the traffic circle used previously in this country. The Nebraska Department of Roads is joining with the rest of the country in using a roundabout intersection more often as a means of managing traffic, reducing traffic conflicts, increasing intersection capacity, controlling vehicle speeds, and reducing crashes at intersections. Yield: The Golden Rule of Modern Roundabouts Unlike a traditional intersection where traffic stops and waits, a modern roundabout is a circular intersection that converts all entering movements into right turns. There are no traffic signals or stop signs. There are yield signs at every entrance to the roundabout. All motorists entering a roundabout must yield to the circulating traffic, who has the right of way. An approaching motorist has to wait for a gap...a break...to appear in the flow of traffic before entering. This yield at entry rule keeps traffic from locking up and allows free flow of traffic. Emergency vehicles always have the right of way. If an emergency vehicle enters the roundabout, pull over immediately to the right, exiting the roundabout if possible. Why Use a Roundabout? Safety Roundabouts have been shown to reduce injury accidents by 75% and fatal accidents by as much as 90%. The reduction in accidents is attributed to slower speeds and reduced number of conflict points. (See Figures 1A and 1B) Low Maintenance Maintenance costs associated with traffic signals are eliminated which amount to approximately $3,500 per year per intersection. In addition, electricity costs are reduced with a savings of approximately $1,500 per year per intersection. Reduced Delay By yielding at the entry rather than stopping and waiting for a green light, delay is significantly reduced. Capacity Intersections with a high volume of left turns are better handled by a roundabout than a multi phased traffic signal. = Conflict Point Figure 1A. Standard Intersection Conflict Points = Conflict Point Figure 1B. Roundabout Conflict Points Environmental A reduction in delay corresponds to a decrease in fuel consumption and air pollution. Truck Operations Modern roundabouts are designed to accommodate tractor trailer vehicles through the use of truck aprons. The truck apron is a raised section of pavement around the central island with a mountable curb which allows for the back wheels of larger vehicles to travel over. Pedestrians Low speeds improve bicycle and pedestrian safety at roundabouts. The splitter islands provide pedestrian refuge and shorter one directional traffic crossing. Aesthetics The central island provides the opportunity to beautify the intersection with landscaping. Raised Central Island Splitter Island Truck Apron Pedestrian Crosswalk Figure 2. Roundabout Components Yield Line

6 What is a Roundabout? A roundabout is a type of circular intersection, but is quite unlike a neighborhood traffic circle or large rotary. Roundabouts have been proven safer and more efficient than other types of circular intersections. Bicycle lane treatment Pavement Markings at Entry Counterclockwise circulation Circulatory roadway Splitter island Accessible pedestrian crossing Figure 1. Modern Roundabout Schematic Sidewalk or shared use path Central island Apron Landscape buffer Roundabouts have certain essential distinguishing features: y Counterclockwise Flow. Traffic travels counterclockwise around a center island. y Entry Yield Control. Vehicles entering the roundabout yield to traffic already circulating. y Low Speed. Curvature that results in lower vehicle speeds (15-25 mph) throughout the roundabout. FHWA identified roundabouts as a Proven Safety Countermeasure because of their ability to substantially reduce the types of crashes that result in injury or loss of life. Roundabouts are designed to improve safety for all users, including pedestrians and bicycles. They also provide significant operational benefits compared to conventional intersections. On average, roundabouts reduce severe crashes those resulting in injury or loss of life by 78-82% 1 1 Highway Safety Manual, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC, Educational Resources Michigan How to Use a Roundabout Sharing the Road Informational Brochure RoundaboutPedBikeBrochure_465164_7.pdf New York Guidance for Roundabout Users Washington State videos for Roundabouts and Pedestrians and Bicycles Leveraging Partnerships PEDSAFE Pedestrian Safety Guide & Countermeasure Selection System - Roundabouts cfm?cm_num=25 BIKESAFE Bicycle Safety Guide & Countermeasure Selection System Roundabouts cfm?cm_num=17 Choosing Roundabouts for Safe Routes to School AARP Livable Communities Fact Sheet Series For More Information Jeffrey Shaw, P.E., PTOE, PTP FHWA Office of Safety or jeffrey.shaw@dot.gov Hillary Isebrands, P.E., PhD FHWA Resource Center or hillary.isebrands@dot.gov To learn more about roundabouts, please visit: safety.fhwa.dot.gov Publication number FHWA-SA Cover photo source: Google Earth Pro ROUNDABOUTS with Pedestrians & Bicycles A Safe Choice for Everyone

7 Right turn on green conflict Red light running conflict Left turn on green conflict Red light running or right turn on red conflict Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts Less conflict. Roundabouts have fewer conflict points. A single lane roundabout has 50% fewer pedestrian-vehicle conflict points than a comparable stop or signal controlled intersection. Conflicts between bicycles and vehicles are reduced as well. Lower speed. Traffic speed at any road or intersection is vitally important to the safety of everyone, and especially non-motorized users. Lower speed is associated with better yielding rates, reduced vehicle stopping distance, and lower risk of collision injury or fatality. Also, the speed of traffic through a roundabout is more consistent with comfortable bicycle riding speed. Source: Janet M. Barlow, Accessible Design for the Blind Source: Hillary Isebrands, FHWA Source: Jeffrey Shaw, FHWA Features for All Users. Adding certain treatments at roundabouts can enhance the experience for both pedestrians and bicycles. y At more complex roundabouts, such as those with multiple lanes, certain design elements and enhanced crossing treatments can improve accessibility for visually impaired pedestrians. y Where bicycle facilities lead to a roundabout, providing an option to bicyclists to either ride in the travel lane or use a ramp to and from a separated shared use path. CROSSWALK SETBACK Shorter, setback crossings. Pedestrians cross a shorter distance of only one direction of traffic at a time since the entering and exiting flows are separated. Drivers focus on pedestrians apart from entering, circulating and exiting maneuvers. Source: City of Santa Cruz Source: / Dan Burden

8 FHWA-SA U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Personally, I love them, and I ll tell you why. You only have to stop one lane of traffic, then go to the middle and wait. The cars can t go much faster than 20 mph through the roundabout so the crossing aspect is great. Denise Haltom School Crossing Guard, Suamico, Wisconsin Green Bay Press-Gazette February 6, 2001 We have had a lot of people not very happy about the idea of roundabouts, but after they are constructed, those fears mostly go away. Brian Walsh Washington State Department of Transportation Seattle Times June 5, 2002 Education is key. Education is vital to the acceptance and success of a roundabout. Navigating a roundabout is easy. But because people can be apprehensive about new things, it s important to educate the public about roundabout use. There are just a few simple guidelines to remember when driving through a roundabout: 1. Slow down. 2. If there s more than one lane, use the left lane to turn left, the right lane to turn right, and all lanes to go through, unless directed otherwise by signs and pavement markings. 3. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. 4. Yield at the entry to circulating traffic. 5. Stay in your lane within the roundabout and use your rightturn signal to indicate your intention to exit. 6. Always assume trucks need all available space don t pass them! 7. Clear the roundabout to allow emergency vehicles to pass. Roundabouts A Safer Choice We all know people speed up to get through a yellow light. But at the roundabout, all the vehicles have to slow down... we have almost 50 roundabouts now, we have a lot [fewer] personal injuries. We have fewer fatalities. James Brainard Mayor, City of Carmel, Indiana November 8, 2007 Visit safety.fhwa.dot.gov to learn more about roundabouts U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Design standards for roundabouts continue to evolve, and not all features of existing roundabouts meet current recommended practice. Please refer to FHWA s web site for recommendations on current design practice. Original source photo by Lee Rodegerdts. Photo has been altered to illustrate roundabout and updated signage.

9 What is a roundabout? A roundabout is a type of circular intersection with yield control of entering traffic, islands on the approaches, and appropriate roadway curvature to reduce vehicle speeds. Modern roundabouts are different from rotaries and other traffic circles. For example, roundabouts are typically smaller than the large, high-speed rotaries still in use in some parts of the country. In addition, roundabouts are typically larger than neighborhood traffic circles used to calm traffic. A roundabout has these characteristics: Why consider a roundabout? Compared to other types of intersections, roundabouts have demonstrated safety and other benefits. Roundabouts: > Improve safety More than 90% reduction in fatalities* 76% reduction in injuries** 35% reduction in all crashes** Slower speeds are generally safer for pedestrians > Reduce congestion Efficient during both peak hours and other times Typically less delay > Reduce pollution and fuel use Fewer stops and hard accelerations, less time idling > Save money Often no signal equipment to install, power, and maintain Smaller roundabouts may require less right-ofway than traditional intersections Often less pavement needed Counterclockwise circulation No need to change lanes to exit Yield signs at entries With roundabouts, head-on and high-speed right angle collisions are virtually eliminated. > Complement other common community values Quieter operation Functional and aesthetically pleasing Can have more than one lane Generally Circular Shape Geometry that forces slow speeds Source: Roundabouts: An Informational Guide. Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C., latest version, except as noted. [ Traditional intersection ] [ Roundabout ] Potential vehicle conflict point * Safety Effect of Roundabout Conversions in the United States: Empirical Bayes Observational Before-After Study. Transportation Research Record 1751, Transportation Research Board (TRB), National Academy of Sciences (NAS), Washington, D.C., ** NCHRP Report 572: Roundabouts in the United States. National Cooperative Highway Research Program, TRB, NAS, Washington, D.C., Tips for safely walking and biking through a roundabout Walk around the outside; don t cross through the middle Ride your bike as a vehicle or walk your bike as a pedestrian Research is ongoing on additional treatments and design considerations to address the needs of visually impaired pedestrians.

10 PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 LEGEND 84th STREET ADAMS STREET JACKSON STREET MADISON STREET HARRISON STREET POLK STREET FILLMORE STREET PIERCE STREET FRONTIER DRIVE PROSPECT DRIVE OVERLAND TRAIL FLINT CIRCLE IV E PHASE 3 W. GRANT STREET EY EN NE DR PHASE 2 CH LARADO ROAD PIONEER ROAD FORT STREET 96th STREET 72" x 108" PIPE PHASE 1 SHE RM AN STR SHERMAN STREET EET TYPICAL STREET SECTION Proposed Lincoln Street N thompson, dreessen & dorner, inc Old Mill Rd Omaha, NE p TD2 Drawing # xxxx-xxx.dwg

11 Lincoln Road 84tht o 96 th Street Meeting Date: August 3, 2016, 6:00 P.M. Meeting Location: 122 E 3 rd Street, 3 rd Floor City Hall Name: Phone: Number: Address: Address: Question/Concern: Lincoln Road 84tht o 96 th Street Meeting Date: August 3, 2016, 6:00 P.M. Meeting Location: 122 E 3 rd Street, 3 rd Floor City Hall Name: Phone: Number: Address: Address: Question/Concern: