Harrison Community Center November 21, 2016

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1 Harrison Community Center November 21, 2016

2 Survey Wetland Delineation Utility mapping Regulated Waste study Noise Measurements Traffic Counts Conceptual Layouts New FASTLANE grant annoucment

3 Announced October 30 Applications due on December 15 Team working on new application Gathering data from Leadership team for new application. Right-sizing the project Anticipate awards in January Construction would need to start in Limited to 40% of the project cost.

4 Last application comments Recommended by Technical panel Benefit/Cost ratio not high enough Shown ability to deliver project Showed multi-modal aspects Duluth/Superior is a rural area A minimum of 25% of funds to rural projects Few rural projects over $100 million Performance based design Maximize benefits

5 Replace restricted bridges Freight movement Develop standard geometrics No left exits/weaves No blind merges Direct connections for I-35, Hwy 53 and I-535 Minimize impacts to traffic and neighborhood Improve Miller Creek and storm water management

6 Kentucky Derby (Mesaba merge) Connect Railroad St. to I-35 to Garfield Ave and Superior Street Enhance pedestrian/bike connectivity Daylight Miller Creek Blind Merges Signal NO!

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10 OSOW Freight to I-35 Another access to RR street/garfield Avenue/Bayfront/DECC Parallel route for I-35 during mainline construction. Bike/Ped access to the waterfront 27 th Avenue West bridge needs to be redecked.

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12 Eliminates the Kentucky Derby Alleviates congestion Replaces two load restricted bridges. Allows access from the port to I-35 for freight. Highest traffic volumes

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14 Eliminates the low level bridges from Garfield to Miller Creek Allows for improved profile of I-35 Opens up options for Miller and Coffee Creeks

15 Lower waterline to remove hump Provides an easier access for OSOW loads going north and west

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17 Required if the project receives federal funding Appropriate level being determined based on proposed improvements Reviewed by MnDOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

18 An environmental document includes: Project description Purpose and need for project Description of alternatives development and selection process Impacts analysis Mitigation measures (as needed)

19 Impact categories: Water resources Traffic Utilities Noise Contamination Protected species Cultural resources Miller Creek within Lincoln Park, ca Photo by L. Perry Gallagher, Sr.; Image: University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library Archives and Special Collections

20 Impact categories (cont.): Farmlands Visual Vegetation Floodplains Coastal zone Land use Air quality Bikeways and pedestrians Environmental Justice

21 Facilitate active and collaborative participation by stakeholders and local units of government. Create opportunities for the public to provide informed comments. Select a recommended alternative based on technical analysis and public input.

22 Local/regional governments Regulatory agencies Stakeholders Area residents Lincoln Park and Port businesses Duluth Chamber of Commerce Duluth Seaway Port Authority Community organizations (Ecolibrium 3) Elected officials Regional and statewide commissions Private and public utilities Traveling public Railroads

23 Technique Purpose Small Group Meetings Collect feedback on design alternatives and other elements of the project Hear concerns and answer questions about specific project elements Community Events Provide information and collect public feedback on design alternatives

24 Techniques Public Open Houses Notice to include: Flyering of nearby residences and community facilities General media notices Purpose Introduce the recommended design to be evaluated in the environmental document Solicit comments before the decision is made Project Website Updates Project information/ updates/graphics Notice of upcoming meetings Contact information Phone Number/ Collect and answer questions and log issues Social Media (general MnDOT accounts) Provide project information and updates

25 Dates Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Engineering Alternatives Development Recommended Alternative Final Design/Construction TBD Environmental Public Involvement Purpose & Need Small Group Meetings and Events Open House Environmental Documentation Web and Social Media Updates Open House

26 -ports-interchange/index.html Next update: January TBD Roberta Dwyer, PE, PTOE