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LAKE COUNTYTRANSPORATION CONNECTIVITY
PROJECT
Connecting people with communities and schools; working via safe roads and alternative transportation corridors.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
AGENDA• Paddy Trusler– Introduction
• Todd Crossett– Skyline, Bridge, Caffrey & Kerr Dam
• Billie Lee– Tiger Project Detail
• Handouts (Maps & PPT)
INTRODUCTION
• Tiger Grant – Goal• Connectivity & Safety
• Todd Crossett• Billie Lee
POLSON SKYLINE DRIVE & PATH
• Skyline Drive– Island View over Bridge to Caffrey Road– Problem• Dangerous winter road• Lack of pedestrian/biking path
POLSON SKYLINE DRIVE & PATH
• Skyline Drive– Solution• Retaining wall• Pedestrian/Bike path
– Separate, next to road
• 8% grade (standard)• 55 feet wide
POLSON SKYLINE DRIVE & PATH
POLSON SKYLINE DRIVE & PATH
BRIDGE PROJECT• Cost $245K• Bridge on Skyline Drive– Problem
• Old, run down & Narrow
– Solution• Resurface & Widen
– Michael R. Brown• Engineering Specifications (existing)
CAFFREY ROAD PATH
• From Skyline Drive to U.S. Highway 93• Create new pedestrian/bike path• Connect to existing and purposed paths– Skyline Drive path (purposed)– Carol Sherick Trail (U.S. Highway 93)
KERR DAM ROAD PATH
• From Kerr Dam to Grenier Lane• Create new pedestrian/bike path– West side (.85 miles)
• Connect to existing paths– Lake County (MDOT/CTEP) path– Canal (unimproved) road
LONG RANGE PLAN• Salish Point Trail– ADA access
• Tom McDonald
LONG RANGE PLAN
OPPORTUNITY• Tiger Grant– ARRA Funding• Funding available
– $100 Million
• Lake County – $20 Million
OPPORTUNITY• Tiger Grant– ARRA Funding• Leverage and Cooperation
– Local and State funds
• Benefits and Enhancement– Economic and Community
TIMELINE• Application Due Date– SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
• Announcement by DOT– Mid JANUARY
• Expended by– FEBRUARY 2012
OBJECTIVES
• Skyline Drive– Rebuild – Major Benefit• SAFE alternative
– Pedestrians, Bicycles, Vehicles
• Completes trail loop
OBJECTIVES
• Kerr Dam Road – Extend bicycle and pedestrian path– Major Benefit• Expand path• Create safer access
PURPOSED PROJECTS
• Carbine Road and Pablo West Road– Repave – Major Benefit• Safe and dust free
PURPOSED PROJECTS
PURPOSED PROJECTS
• Ronan Main Street plus 2 blocks– Repave– Major Benefit• Economic revitalization• Bicycle/pedestrian path• Connectivity
PURPOSED PROJECTS• Ronan Map
PURPOSED PROJECTS
• Saint Ignatius Streets– Pave and Resurface – Major Benefits• Safe access• Tour group route options• Connectivity
PURPOSED PROJECTS• Saint Ignatius Map
PURPOSED PROJECTS
• Ravalli Hill, St. Ignatius to US Hwy 93 Pathway– Bike/pedestrian – Major Benefits• Connectivity
PURPOSED PROJECTS• Ravalli Hill, St. Ignatius to US Hwy 93 Map
LEVERAGING OPPORTUNY• Back Road Reconstruction Project– $ Million
• Lake County Gas Tax– $180K/YR for 2 years
• Lake County CTEP Funds– $ Thousand/YR for 2 years
LEVERAGING OPPORTUNY• Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius Gas Tax Funds– Polson $102,284/YR for 2 years
• Polson, Ronan CTEP Funds– Polson $19K/YR for 2 years
• U.S. Highway 93 Reconstruction– Ronan $ Portion
LEVERAGING OPPORTUNY• CSKT Engineering Documentation – Skyline Drive Bridge
• CSKT Designated Projects– Complementing project activities
CONCLUSION• Support for Projects– Letter of Support
• Matching Funds Dedication and Acknowledgement– Engineering documentation– Monetary funds
• Project Coordination
Questions, Comments or Concerns
Tuesday, September 08, 2009