Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the design and construction of the D06 Regional Pedestrian Signal project.
The aforementioned project consists of upgrading crosswalks and installing pedestrian count down signals and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at various locations in 11 jurisdictions in Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield counties. The initial projection is approximately 45 intersections in Columbus will be included in the project; however, this number may change once ODOT has finalized the project plans.
Construction of the project is slated to begin in the spring of 2017 and to conclude in the fall of 2018.
2. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned schedule for this project.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost for this project is $1,000,000.00, which will be fully funded by ODOT. There is no cost to the City for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the State of Ohio Department of Transportation for the design and construction of the D06 Regional Pedestrian Signal project, which consists of pedestrian safety improvements at various locations in Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield counties; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes upgrading crosswalks and installing pedestrian count down signals and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at various locations in 11 jurisdictions in Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield counties, known as the D06 Regional Pedestrian Signal project; and
WHEREAS, the initial projection is approximately 45 intersections in Columbus will be included in the aforementioned project; however this number may change once ODOT has finalized the project...
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