SR 53 Corridor Study. Final Report Presentation. Friday, October 3, :00 AM to noon

SR 53 Corridor Study Final Report Presentation Friday, October 3, 2014 10:00 AM to noon

SR 53 Corridor Study Final Report Presentation Study Purpose: Investigate safety improvements along the SR 53 corridor from US 23/US 30 in Wyandot County to SR 2 in Ottawa County

SR 53 Corridor Study Purpose of this meeting Stakeholders Study Approach Overall Crash Information Hot Spot Information Sample Hot Spots Stakeholder Concerns Break Prioritization List Funding Q&A

Intended Outcome of Study Identify and prioritize improvement projects that can move forward pending funding Identify and prioritize long-term improvement goals Set up funding mechanics

Core stakeholder group Representatives from each county 1 Commissioner County engineer Sheriff Administrator 1 Other designated county representative 1 Representative each from Fremont and Tiffin Ohio State Highway Patrol ODOT

Stakeholder Public Meetings Kickoff Meeting January 31, 2014 Stakeholder Meeting April 25, 2014 Presentation of findings from existing data and preliminary analyses Stakeholder Meeting August 1, 2014 Presentation of draft recommendations Public Meeting October 3, 2014 Presentation of final report

Corridor study limits

Study Approach Develop questionnaire and compile results Analyze traffic and crash data Evaluate horizontal and vertical alignments and identify substandard locations Identify hot spots Identify potential environmental red flags

Study Approach Research corridor for: Number of lanes and shoulder widths Legal and posted speed limits Number and location of driveway access points Design vehicle to be used for intersections

Study Approach Compile safety study report that includes: Summary of data received Identifies and describes hot spots Developed countermeasures for each hot spot

Study Approach Develop conceptual cost estimates Develop Rate of Return Prioritize Countermeasures

Overall Crash Information 493 crashes over approximately 54.5 miles. 45 crashes were added (US 6 overlap) 9 crashes were added at US 224 and SR 100 13 were removed due to occurring on a side street 12 crashes were revised to correct crash type 63% of crashes occurred on dry pavement 6 fatal crashes over the three year study period

2% (10 Crashes) 2% (11 Crashes) 2.5% (12 Crashes) 3% (15 Crashes) 6% (28 Crashes) 7% (33 Crashes) 7% (37 Crashes) 17% (84 Crashes) 20% (99 Crashes) 31% (151 crashes)

Wyandot County

Wyandot County 33 total crashes over 9.5 Miles Crashes by Year: 2010 11 (33%) 2011 10 (30%) 49% were Non- Intersection Related 42% of the crashes occurred on Dry Pavement 2012 12 (37%)

Seneca County

Seneca County 241 total crashes over 19 Miles Crashes by Year 2010 76 (32%) 68% of the crashes occurred on Dry Pavement 3 fatal crashes 2011 99 (41%) 2012 66 (27%) 51% were Non- Intersection Related

City of Tiffin

122 total crashes City of Tiffin 2012 24 (25%) over 3.5 miles 69% were Included in Intersection Related Seneca County 67% of the crashes crash totals occurred on Dry Crashes by Year: Pavement 2010 33 (30%) 2011 48 (45%)

Sandusky County

Sandusky County 200 total crashes over 14 Miles (does not include US 20 bypass) Crashes by Year: 2010 67 (33.5%) 54% were Non- Intersection Related 60% of the crashes occurred on Dry Pavement 1 fatal crash 2011 66 (33%) 2012 67 (33.5%)

Ottawa County

Ottawa County 19 total crashes over 12 Miles Crashes by Year: 2010 9 (47%) 2011 7 (37%) 2012 3 (16%) 74% were Non- Intersection Related 79% of the crashes occurred on Dry Pavement 2 fatal crashes

Hot Spot Locations

Definitions Hot Spot: 5 or more crashes over a 3 year period Intersection or short segment Crash Breakdown for Each Location (Collision Diagram) Cost Estimate: Construction cost only 15% inflation & 30-50% contingency Rate of Return Function of construction cost Relevant crash reductions factors (CRF s) Expected Service Life

Hot Spot Locations 1. Description 2. Crash Information 3. Field Observation 4. Countermeasures

Hot Spot Locations

Wyandot County Hot Spots Locations Sandusky County 1. SR 53 & US 23 11. CR 41 (Buckland Ave.) Seneca County 12. US 6/CR 6 (Hayes Ave.) 2. CR 6 13. CR 51 (Napoleon Rd.) 3. SR 53: SLM 4.7-5.7 14. US 20 WB On/Off Ramp 4. US 224 15. CR 166/TR 171 (Hagerty Dr.) 5. CR 605 (Ella St.) 16. Sean Drive 6. MR 233 (Clay St.) 17. SR 53: SLM 11.70-11.95 7. CR 26 (Miami St.) 18. CR 53 (Port Clinton Rd.) 8. MR 309 (Hudson St.) 19. SR 53: SLM 13.20-13.46 9. MR 290 (Hall St.) 20. SR 53: SLM 17.14-17.36 10. SR 100 (N. Washington St.)

Overall Findings Majority of Hot Spots located at intersections and in incorporated areas (Tiffin & Fremont). Majority of signals are incandescent bulbs (LED is preferred). Several deficient vertical curves located in Wyandot and Seneca Counties. All horizontal curves meet current design standards. Several Areas have Utility Poles and Ditches within clear zone.

Segment 1: US 30 (Wyandot County) to CR 52 (Seneca County)

CR 6 AND SR 53 (SLM 2.87) Located in Segment 1 (Seneca County) Speed Limit is 55 MPH Approximate ADT is 5,600 vehicles Skewed, 4-leg intersection Stop controlled Deficient vertical curve 175 south of intersection

CR 6: Crash Summary 10 Total Crashes 7 crashes resulted in injury (4 incapacitating) 6 angle crashes 4 of the angle crashes occurred between WB and NB Vehicles

CR 6: Field Observations Safety measures are currently in place at the intersection Dual stop signs are present on both sides SR 53, along CR 6 Rumble strips are located across CR 6 in advance of the stop signs for SR 53 Farm field on NE corner becomes sight obstruction when crops are mature due to poor intersection angle

CR 6: Countermeasures CM#1 Pull Back Planted Field Pull back field 15 to improve sight distance Estimated Cost: $2,600 Rate of Return: 1458%

CR 6: Countermeasures CM#2 Add Dual Intersection Warning Signs Add dual intersection warning signs along SR 53 to warn drivers of the intersection Estimated Cost: $1,000 Rate of Return: 196.11%

CR 6: Countermeasures CM# 3 - Flattening Crest Vertical Curve Eliminate deficient vertical curve located south of intersection Several structures south of intersection may be impacted by this work Estimated Cost: $535,300 Rate of Return: 17.59%

Segment 5: US 6/CR 6 to US 20 (Sandusky Co.)

SR 53 and US 6 (SLM 6.02) Located in Segment 5 (Sandusky County) Speed Limit 55 MPH Approximate ADT is 14,100 vehicles Signalized Intersection Horizontal Curve north of intersection; Very Flat Intersection Lighting is Present

US 6 US 6: Crash Summary 22 crashes over the 3 year study period 70% on dry pavement/property damage only 15 crashes during AM (6-8AM) and PM (3-6PM) rush hour 55% rear end crashes; 9 on NB SR 53; up to 750 south of the intersection 6 left turn crashes; 5 EB US 6 SR 53

US 6: Field Observations During the PM, NB SR 53 left turning caused a significant backup in the NB direction. Pavement markings at this intersection appear to be deteriorating. Tire tracks at the northeast corner of the intersection also show trucks making wide turns onto NB SR 53.

US 6: Countermeasures CM #1 Add Left Turn Lane Install left turn lanes on SR 53 Estimated Cost: $223,550 Rate of Return: 26.87%

US 6: Countermeasures CM #2 Retime Signal Adjust Signal Timings/ Add Detection Estimated Cost: $18,720 Rate of Return: 390.20% CM #3 Add Left Turn Phase Install 5 Section Heads on US 6/CR 6 and add left turn phase Estimated Cost: $10,010 Rate of Return: 312% CM #4 New Pavement Markings Restripe with Thermoplastic PM Estimated Cost: $8,400

Stakeholder Concerns Concerns of the stakeholders include: Congestion caused by seasonal traffic Lack of safe passing areas on SR 53 Increase in crashes that may coincide with seasonal increase in traffic

Passing Lanes Lack of comfortable passing areas can cause drivers to become trapped behind slower moving vehicles for long distances on SR 53. Minimal safe passing areas could be a safety issue. not reflected in the crash data for SR 53. Lack of passing lanes is more of a driver satisfaction or congestion issue. DLZ estimates the addition of a passing lane at approximately $1,120,000 per lane mile.

Super 2 Changes the typical cross section of the road to: One 12 foot travel lane in each direction Paved shoulders, 10 feet wide Passing lanes spaced every 8 to 10 miles. Left turn lanes at major intersections if not already present.

Super 2 Construction cost and rate of return was broken down into 4 segments: Upper Sandusky to Tiffin (SR 18); approximately 19 miles Tiffin (Northern Corporation limit) to SR 12; approximately 11 miles SR 12 to the US 6/US20 Bypass; approximately 5 miles Turnpike to SR 2; approximately 11 miles

Super 2 Estimated Cost: Upper Sandusky to Tiffin (SR 18) $35,246,200 Tiffin (Northern Corp. Limit) to SR 12 $18,410,034 SR 12 to US 20 $9,223,066 Turnpike to SR 2 $17,187,800 Rate of Return Upper Sandusky to Tiffin (SR 18) -10.27% Tiffin (Northern Corp. Limit) to SR 12-11.60% SR 12 to US 20-5.14% Turnpike to SR 2-10.68%

Break Time

Cost Estimate: Definitions Construction cost only 15% inflation & 30-50% contingency R/W Cost is land only (No structures/relocations) Rate of Return Can be positive or negative Function of construction cost Relevant crash reductions factors (CRF s) Expected Service Life

Rate of Return Summary Hotspot # County Intersection/ Segment SLM Countermeasure Estimated Cost Rate of Return 1 Wyandot US 23 / US 30 14.98-15.17 Regrading Between Ramps $ 66,602-25.76% 1 Wyandot US 23 / US 30 14.98-15.17 Flattening the vertical curve over the bridge $ 5,371,800-19.31% 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Increase Sight Triangle $ 2,600 1458.03% 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Adding Dual Signs in Advance of Intersection $ 1,000 196.11% 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Flattening Crest Vertical Curve $ 535,260 17.59% 3 Seneca Segment 4.7-5.7 Resurface Road $ 627,000 0.37% 3 Seneca Segment 4.7-5.7 Flattening Crest Vertical Curves and Install Edgeline Rumble Stripes $ 2,145,840 6.33% 4 Seneca US 224 7.81 Add Left Turn Phase for NB SR 53 $ 2,900 512.08% 4 Seneca US 224 7.81 Signal Timing Adjustments LC --- 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 Move Stop Bar LC --- 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 New LED Signal Heads $ 10,010 40.12% 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 Signal Timing Adjustments LC --- 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 Adding Signs in Advance of Curve on Ella Street $ 816 237.36% 6 Seneca MR 233 9.49 Check Signal Warrant/ Remove Signal $ 2,651 579.14% 6 Seneca MR 233 9.49 New LED Signal Heads $ 8,700 9.08% 7 Seneca CR 26 9.58 Tree Pruning to Improve Signal Visibility LC --- 7 Seneca CR 26 9.58 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 8,700 92.76% 8 Seneca MR 309 9.76 Tree Pruning to Improve Intersection Sight Distance LC --- 8 Seneca MR 309 9.76 Increase Law Enforcement LC --- 9 Seneca MR 290 9.86 Move Stop Bar back 10' LC --- 9 Seneca MR 290 9.86 Adjust Signal Heads $ 9,000 187.70% 10 Seneca SR 100 10.16 Reduce Access Points $ 40,000 0.00% 10 Seneca SR 100 10.16 New Traffic Signal Installation $ 362,500-3.10% 11 Sandusky CR 41 5.04 Reconfigure Intersection to Remove Median $ 714,400 1.43% 11 Sandusky CR 41 5.04 Adding Intersection Lighting $ 436,500-14.07% 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Add Left turn lane on SR 53 $ 223,557 26.87% 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Retime Signal and Add Detection $ 18,270 390.20% 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Add Left Turn Phase for US 6 $ 10,010 311.67% 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 New Pavement Markings $ 8,400 --- 14 Sandusky US 20 WB Ramps 10.89 Shorten Median $ 5,845 --- 14 Sandusky US 20 WB Ramps 10.89 Improve Skid Resistance by Diamond Grinding $ 1,450 115.28% 14 Sandusky US 20 WB Ramps 10.89 Resurface Ramp $ 46,600 7.91% 15 Sandusky CR 166 11.04 Add Right Turn Signal $ 2,180 908.49% 15 Sandusky CR 166 11.04 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 217,500 24.92% 16 Sandusky Sean 11.37 Add Advance Warning Signs for Signal $ 1,000 0.00% 16 Sandusky Sean 11.37 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 217,500 6.46% 17 Sandusky Segment 11.70-11.95 Add Bridge Ices before Road Signs $ 822 1023.91% 17 Sandusky Segment 11.70-11.95 Improve Skid Resistance by Diamond Grinding $ 16,520 89.95% 18 Sandusky CR 53 12.85 Add Left Turn Phase for SR 53 NB $ 4,640 164.63% 18 Sandusky CR 53 12.85 Increase Turning Radii on NW Corner of Intersection $ 10,222 --- 19 Sandusky Segment 13.20-13.46 Add Advance Warning Signs for Intersection $ 822 65.17% 20 Sandusky Segment 17.14-17.36 Add Advance warning Signs for Curve $ 822 132.47% 20 Sandusky Segment 17.14-17.36 Restripe Centerline to Prohibit Passing on Left $ 1,920 --- 20 Sandusky Segment 17.14-17.36 Widen Shoulder/Regrade Ditches $ 361,420-3.04%

Ranked By Rate of Return Hotspot # County Intersection/ Segment SLM Countermeasure Estimated Cost Rate of Return 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Increase Sight Triangle $ 2,600 1458.03% 17 Sandusky Segment 11.70-11.95 Add Bridge Ices before Road Signs $ 822 1023.91% 15 Sandusky CR 166 11.04 Add Right Turn Signal $ 2,180 908.49% 6 Seneca MR 233 9.49 Check Signal Warrant/ Remove Signal $ 2,651 579.14% 4 Seneca US 224 7.81 Add Left Turn Phase for NB SR 53 $ 2,900 512.08% 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Retime Signal and Add Detection $ 18,270 390.20% 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Add Left Turn Phase for US 6 $ 10,010 311.67% 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 Adding Signs in Advance of Curve on Ella Street $ 816 237.36% 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Adding Dual Signs in Advance of Intersection $ 1,000 196.11% 9 Seneca MR 290 9.86 Adjust Signal Heads $ 9,000 187.70% 18 Sandusky CR 53 12.85 Add Left Turn Phase for SR 53 NB $ 4,640 164.63% 20 Sandusky Segment 17.14-17.36 Add Advance warning Signs for Curve $ 822 132.47% 14 Sandusky US 20 WB Ramps 10.89 Improve Skid Resistance by Diamond Grinding $ 1,450 115.28% 7 Seneca CR 26 9.58 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 8,700 92.76% 17 Sandusky Segment 11.70-11.95 Improve Skid Resistance by Diamond Grinding $ 16,520 89.95% 19 Sandusky Segment 13.20-13.46 Add Advance Warning Signs for Intersection $ 822 65.17% 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 New LED Signal Heads $ 10,010 40.12% 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Add Left turn lane on SR 53 $ 223,557 26.87% 15 Sandusky CR 166 11.04 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 217,500 24.92% 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Flattening Crest Vertical Curve $ 535,260 17.59% 6 Seneca MR 233 9.49 New LED Signal Heads $ 8,700 9.08% 14 Sandusky US 20 WB Ramps 10.89 Resurface Ramp $ 46,600 7.91% 16 Sandusky Sean 11.37 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 217,500 6.46% 3 Seneca Segment 4.7-5.7 Flattening Crest Vertical Curves and Install Edgeline Rumble Stripes $ 2,145,840 6.33% 11 Sandusky CR 41 5.04 Reconfigure Intersection to Remove Median $ 714,400 1.43% 3 Seneca Segment 4.7-5.7 Resurface Road $ 627,000 0.37% 10 Seneca SR 100 10.16 Reduce Access Points $ 40,000 0.00% 16 Sandusky Sean 11.37 Add Advance Warning Signs for Signal $ 1,000 0.00% 20 Sandusky Segment 17.14-17.36 Widen Shoulder/Regrade Ditches $ 361,420-3.04% 10 Seneca SR 100 10.16 New Traffic Signal Installation $ 362,500-3.10% 11 Sandusky CR 41 5.04 Adding Intersection Lighting $ 436,500-14.07% 1 Wyandot US 23 / US 30 14.98-15.17 Flattening the vertical curve over the bridge $ 5,371,800-19.31% 1 Wyandot US 23 / US 30 14.98-15.17 Regrading Between Ramps $ 66,602-25.76%

Group Rankings Rank Hotspot # County Intersection/ Segment SLM Countermeasure Estimated Cost Rate of Return 1 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Increase Sight Triangle $ 2,600 1458.03% 2 17 Sandusky Segment 11.70-11.95 Add Bridge Ices before Road Signs $ 822 1023.91% 3 15 Sandusky CR 166 11.04 Add Right Turn Signal $ 2,180 908.49% 4 6 Seneca MR 233 9.49 Check Signal Warrant/ Remove Signal $ 2,651 579.14% 5 17 Sandusky Segment 11.70-11.95 Improve Skid Resistance by Diamond Grinding $ 16,520 89.95% 6 4 Seneca US 224 7.81 Add Left Turn Phase for NB SR 53 $ 2,900 512.08% 7 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 Adding Signs in Advance of Curve on Ella Street $ 816 237.36% 8 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Adding Dual Signs in Advance of Intersection $ 1,000 196.11% 9 9 Seneca MR 290 9.86 Adjust Signal Heads $ 9,000 187.70% 10 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Retime Signal and Add Detection $ 18,270 390.20% 11 18 Sandusky CR 53 12.85 Add Left Turn Phase for SR 53 NB $ 4,640 164.63% 12 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Add Left Turn Phase for US 6 $ 10,010 311.67% 13 20 Sandusky Segment 17.14-17.36 Add Advance warning Signs for Curve $ 822 132.47% 14 3 Seneca Segment 4.7-5.7 Flattening Crest Vertical Curves and Install Edgeline Rumble Stripes $ 2,145,840 6.33% 15 14 Sandusky US 20 WB Ramps 10.89 Improve Skid Resistance by Diamond Grinding $ 1,450 115.28% 16 7 Seneca CR 26 9.58 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 8,700 92.76% 17 19 Sandusky Segment 13.20-13.46 Add Advance Warning Signs for Intersection $ 822 65.17% 18 5 Seneca CR 605 8.42 New LED Signal Heads $ 10,010 40.12% 19 2 Seneca CR 6 2.87 Flattening Crest Vertical Curve $ 535,260 17.59% 20 12 Sandusky US 6 6.02 Add Left turn lane on SR 53 $ 223,557 26.87% 21 16 Sandusky Sean 11.37 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 217,500 6.46% 22 15 Sandusky CR 166 11.04 New LED Signal Heads with Backplates $ 217,500 24.92% 23 10 Seneca SR 100 10.16 Reduce Access Points $ 40,000 0.00% 24 6 Seneca MR 233 9.49 New LED Signal Heads $ 8,700 9.08% 25 10 Seneca SR 100 10.16 New Traffic Signal Installation $ 362,500-3.10% 26 14 Sandusky US 20 WB Ramps 10.89 Resurface Ramp $ 46,600 7.91% 27 20 Sandusky Segment 17.14-17.36 Widen Shoulder/Regrade Ditches $ 361,420-3.04% 28 11 Sandusky CR 41 5.04 Reconfigure Intersection to Remove Median $ 714,400 1.43% 29 3 Seneca Segment 4.7-5.7 Resurface Road $ 627,000 0.37% 30 16 Sandusky Sean 11.37 Add Advance Warning Signs for Signal $ 1,000 0.00% 31 11 Sandusky CR 41 5.04 Adding Intersection Lighting $ 436,500-14.07% 32 1 Wyandot US 23 / US 30 14.98-15.17 Flattening the vertical curve over the bridge $ 5,371,800-19.31% 33 1 Wyandot US 23 / US 30 14.98-15.17 Regrading Between Ramps $ 66,602-25.76%

Funding ODOT Safety Funding TRAC TID Local funds CMAQ Transportation Alternatives Program Small City Program Municipal Bridge Program

How do we move ahead?

Questions?

Contact Info Michael Stormer, P.E. (Ohio Department of Transportation) Email: michael.stormer@dot.state.oh.us Phone: (419) 373-4472

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