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US 178 / US 21 Corridor Improvements, Orangeburg, SCStantec
APRIL 2019
BEFORE - MAGNOLIA INTERSECTION AFTER - MAGNOLIA INTERSECTION
BEFORE - SC STATE ENTRANCE AFTER - SC STATE ENTRANCEBEFORE - CHESTNUT STREET AFTER - CHESTNUT STREET
BEFORE - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AFTER - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
OVERALL CONCEPT
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WELCOME!On behalf of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), welcome to the Public Information Meeting for the proposed US 21/178 Corridor Enhancement project. Your attendance and comments are very important components of the project development process. The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with the opportunity to:
• Review and discuss the proposed corridor enhancement project with representatives from the Project Team
• Review and comment on potential impacts to the City of Orangeburg’s Harmon Park, which is recognized as a Section 4(f) property.
This meeting is being conducted with an informal, drop-in format. Exhibits are on display that depict the proposed improvements being evaluated for the project. A comment form is being given to you so that you can provide us with important feedback regarding the proposed improvements.
Thank you for your participation!
PROJECT PURPOSEThe Lower Savannah Council of Governments identified the US 21/178 Corridor for upgrades to pedestrian safety along the corridor while also improving additional pedestrian connectivity with select accommodations.
PROJECT SCHEDULEPreliminary Design Began Spring 2018Right of Way Acquisition Fall 2019Construction Spring 2021 (approxi-
mately 24 months)
SECTION 4(f) PROPERTIESSection 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act provides protection to publicly owned parks, such as the City of Orangeburg’s Harmon Park. A goal of this public meeting is to receive your feedback regarding this park and to inform citizens how the Section 4(f) designation will affect the proposed US 21/178 Corridor Enhancement project. A finding of de minimis (minor) impact is currently anticipated. The proposed improvements to Harmon Park include improving ADA access to the park at the corner of Goff Avenue and Chestnut Street. The proposed plan is to shift the existing sidewalk off the back of curb and replace the existing fence with a decorative fence and potential retaining wall. Encroachment into the existing park will be minimal.
COMMENTSWe appreciate your attendance and encourage your feedback regarding the proposed US 21/178 Corridor Enhancement project. You may provide comments in the following ways:
• Fill out your comment form and place it in the comment box at this meeting
• Mail your comments to Mr. Adam Humphries• Email your comments to [email protected]
• Fill out the on-line comment form under “Contact Us” on the project website: https://arcg.is/bG8Cz
Please provide your comments on this project no later than April 19, 2019.
The SCDOT will respond to all comments. Each comment will be made part of an official public meeting file, which will be available for review, along with the displays and public meeting handout, at SCDOT’s Headquarters, 955 Park Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201.
US 21/178 Bypass (Chestnut St) Corridor Enhancement Project Public Information MeetingThursday, April 04, 2019 5PM - 7PM Robert E. Howard Middle School - 1255 Belleville Rd., Orangeburg, SC
PROJECT LOCATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONThe corridor enhancements proposed include intersection improvements along US 21/178 Bypass (Chestnut St) at US 601 (Magnolia St), S-106 (Goff Ave) and SC State University entrance. Intersection improvements include replacing the existing signals with mast arm signals, pedestrian crossing hardware, decorative crosswalks, improved sidewalks and ramps. The sidewalks along both sides of Chestnut St. will be shifted 5’ off the back of the curb to create a planted verge. New pedestrian lighting is proposed along the multi-use path. The existing turn lane will be converted to a planted median with a 4’ fence, where feasible, for traffic calming measures and encouraging pedestrians to cross at signalized intersections.
An accessible ramp is proposed for Harmon Park for better access to the park from street level. Crossing Goff Ave, a multi-use path will meander along the south side of the stream along Chestnut St. Due to the limited space between Chestnut St. and the stream’s bank, the multi-use path is south of the stream. Once the path crosses the pedestrian bridge, the path will run parallel with Chestnut St. and terminate at Russel St.A plaza and an additional staircase will connect to the pedestrian overpass on the south side of Chestnut St. The architecture of the new staircase will match the existing overpass. A low wall will be placed along the sidewalk from the new staircase to provide additional safety for pedestrians.
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TYPICAL ROAD SECTION AT PLAYGROUND - 100’ RIGHT OF WAY
TYPICAL MULTI-USE PATH SECTION - 100’ RIGHT OF WAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Mr. Adam Humphries, PE SCDOT Program Manager P.O. Box 191 Columbia, SC 29202 Email: [email protected] Phone: 803.737.3081
Title VI Compliance: SCDOT complies with all requirements set forth by Federal regulations issued by the US Department of Transportation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or disability, or national origin under a program receiving federal aid has the right to file a complaint with SCDOT. The complaint shall be filed with the Title VI Program Compliance Coordinator, at the Office of Business Development & Special Programs, 955 Park Street, Suite 117, Columbia, SC 28201 or at 803.737.5095. The complaint should be submitted no later than 180 days after the date of the alleged act of discrimination. It should outline as completely as possible the facts and circumstances of the incident and should be signed by the person making the complaint.
