Meeting Agenda

Summery of Public Workshops I &

II

Citizen Advisory Committee

(C.A.C.)

Preferred Design Alternative

Community feedback

Project Objectives

Improve Traffic Operations

Reduce Accidents

Reduce Delay

Support Future Needs of the

Community and Corridor

Project Focus

Improve Intersection Operations

Address Heavy Traffic on Route 55

Improve Business Access

Improve Bike/Pedestrian Access and

Safety

Citizens Advisory Committee Committee Make-up

17 members Diverse representationCommunity voice

FocusCommunity Priorities

Schedule Six Monthly Meetings

5 Conceptual Layouts

2 Preliminary

Alternatives

1 Preferred Alternative

Stringham Road Realignment

• Relocate Road to align with Arlington High School (AHS) Main Entrance

• Eliminate existing “T” Intersection

• Construct new sidewalk

• Provide 4’ Shoulder

• Accommodate Endangered and Threatened Species

AHS/ Stringham/ Route 55 Intersection

• Modern Roundabout

• Yield Approach

• No Turn Lanes

• Rights in/out

• Raised Median

• Permitted Pedestrian

• Sidewalk

Route 55/Freedom Road Intersection

• Modern Roundabout

• Yield Approach

• No Turn Lanes• Rights in/out• Raised Median• Permitted

Pedestrian• Sidewalk

• Modern Roundabout

• Yield Approach

• No Turn Lanes• Rights in/out• Raised Median• Permitted

Pedestrian• Sidewalk

Intersection - Business Centers

Dr. Fink Connector

• 2-Way Operation

• Maintain Access to Business

• Provide Access to School

• Create Additional Pedestrian Connection

• Right’s In / Right’s Out

• Increase Circulation

Roadway Cross Sections

Safety Considerations32 32

Vehicle to Vehicle to Vehicle Vehicle Conflict Conflict PointsPoints

24 Ped. to 24 Ped. to Vehicle Vehicle Conflict Conflict PointsPoints

8 Vehicle 8 Vehicle to Vehicle to Vehicle Conflict Conflict PointsPoints

8 Ped. to 8 Ped. to Vehicle Vehicle Conflict Conflict PointsPoints

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety The Institute examined 24

intersections in eight states that were converted from stop signs or traffic signals between 1992 and 1997.

Vehicular accidents overall declined 39 percent.

Accidents resulting in injuries fell 76 percent.

Accidents resulting in death or incapacitating injury plunged 90 percent.

Next Steps Progress Preferred Alternative to

Design Approval (Feb. 2012) Begin Detailed Design Process (Spring

2012) Initiate Permit Process Initiate Property Acquisition Process Public Update Meeting prior to

Construction Commencement (March 2013)

Construction Begins – (May 2013)