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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GAI CONSULTANTS INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SR 91/TEREX ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PID 116929); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This legislation would retain GAI Consultants Inc. for the design completion of the SR 91 /Terex Road Improvement Project (PID 116929).
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Legislative History
22-97 - Enter into LPA Agreement; 8/16/2022
Purpose & Explanation
In 2021, the City performed an evaluation of the Darrow Road (SR 91) / Terex Road intersection, focusing on the eastbound and westbound left turn lanes along Terex Road and overall signal timing to mitigate congestion.
The study recommended signal timing changes at the intersection, which were implemented in 2022.
The study also identified that the intersection's eastbound and westbound left turn lanes are currently offset due to the Terex Road median. When a driver is in the east or westbound turn lane, opposing left-turning vehicles may obstruct their view of other vehicles approaching via the adjacent through lane.
While not an issue during the left turn phase when turning arrows are provided, it could create a safety hazard for vehicles making permissive left turns on solid green during the subsequent through phase. A sketch and photo of this site constraint can be seen on the attached Exhibit - Site Constraint Diagram.
In 2022, the City applied for and was awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation in the amount of $400,142 to help fund the turn lane improvements.
The project will also include lengthening of the eastbound, Terex Road left turn lane to accommodate more school bus storage, which contributes to congestion at the intersection.
Lastly, the project will include a new left turn lane along westbound Terex Road into the Jo Ann Fabrics parking lot.
See Exhibit of the SR 91 and Terex Road improvements attached.
The estimated total cost of the...
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