Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for an Installation of a queue cutter signal for the CSX grade crossing at SR-161 in Linworth.
The roadway east of the project location causes a significant amount of queueing, or traffic backup, during peak hours which extends across the CSX tracks. During site visits it was observed that numerous motorist stop on the tracks disregarding the existing signs that prohibit this. The concept is that the Queue Cutter will sense a queue developing east of the tracks, cause its signal to cycle from green to red, creating a break in traffic thus reducing the possibility that motorists will stop on the tracks.
Since this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. The Ohio Department of Transportation will be responsible for preliminary engineering and construction.
Construction is tentatively planned for spring 2011 with completion to be in fall 2011. This legislation also authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project. (FRA-161-Queue Cutter, PID 87525)
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost of this project is $200,000.00. There is no funding required by the City for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for the installation of a queue cutter signal for the CSX grade crossing at SR-161 in Linworth. ($0)
Body
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated described project.
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio has identified the need for the described project:
Installation of a queue cutter signal for the CSX grade crossing at SR-161...
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