PUBLIC INFORMATIONPUBLIC INFORMATIONMEETINGMEETING

US 12 FREEWAY CONVERSION STUDYUS 12 FREEWAY CONVERSION STUDYProject I.D. 5300Project I.D. 5300--0505--0000

Parmenter Interchange to STH 19 WestParmenter Interchange to STH 19 West

Town of Springfield, Dane CountyTown of Springfield, Dane County

OctoberOctober 28, 200828, 2008

MEETING AGENDAMEETING AGENDA

►► Identify study team membersIdentify study team members►► Summarize study purpose & needSummarize study purpose & need►► Review project study scopeReview project study scope►► Summarize input gathered to dateSummarize input gathered to date►► Review preliminary design alternativesReview preliminary design alternatives ►► Review scheduleReview schedule►►Open HouseOpen House

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PROJECT STAFFPROJECT STAFF►► Wisconsin Department of TransportationWisconsin Department of Transportation�� TomTom KoprowskiKoprowski – Project ManagerProject Manager�� JeffJeff BerensBerens – Lead EngineerLead Engineer�� MichaelMichael HoelkerHoelker – Planning SupervisorPlanning Supervisor

►► MSA Professional Services, Inc.MSA Professional Services, Inc.�� David BoydDavid Boyd – Project ManagerProject Manager�� MikeMike StatzStatz – Lead EngineerLead Engineer�� LorenLoren KuglerKugler – Highway EngineerHighway Engineer�� KevinKevin RuhlandRuhland – Traffic EngineerTraffic Engineer�� Andrew BremerAndrew Bremer – Project PlannerProject Planner

►► KjohnsonKjohnson Engineers, Inc.Engineers, Inc.�� RiellyRielly OO’’DonnellDonnell – Design EngineerDesign Engineer

STUDY PURPOSE & NEEDSTUDY PURPOSE & NEEDPurpose:Purpose:►► Conceptualize the conversion of US 12 from ParmenterConceptualize the conversion of US 12 from Parmenter

Interchange to Wis 19 West from an expressway into a freewayInterchange to Wis 19 West from an expressway into a freewayfacilityfacility�� Freeway: FourFreeway: Four-lane divided roadway with access provided onllane divided roadway with access provided only

through interchangesthrough interchanges�� Expressway: Intersections with side roads and private drivewaysExpressway: Intersections with side roads and private driveways

allowedallowed

Need:Need:►► Address increasing local and regional traffic volumesAddress increasing local and regional traffic volumes

►► Enhance long term safety & operationsEnhance long term safety & operations►► Prevent conflicting and costly economic development froPrevent conflicting and costly economic development from

happening within the righthappening within the right-ofof-wayway►► Coordinate long term land use planning & transportation needsCoordinate long term land use planning & transportation needs

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STUDY PURPOSE & NEEDSTUDY PURPOSE & NEED, cont., cont.

►► How decision is made to convert to a freeway facilityHow decision is made to convert to a freeway facility

Mobility factorsMobility factors�� Functional classFunctional class - this is a US Highwaythis is a US Highway�� Projected level of service (LOS)Projected level of service (LOS) - based primarily upon trafficbased primarily upon traffic

projections, expected delay in travel times, & queue lengths.projections, expected delay in travel times, & queue lengths.�� Regional connectionsRegional connections – freight, passenger, tourismfreight, passenger, tourism

SafetySafety�� Crash rates and severityCrash rates and severity

Development pressuresDevelopment pressures�� Population, employment, traffic growthPopulation, employment, traffic growth

KEY POINTS OF THIS MEETINGKEY POINTS OF THIS MEETING

►► This is just a mapping study and there are noThis is just a mapping study and there are no impending construction projects associatedimpending construction projects associated with this study at this time.with this study at this time.

►► All of the concept alternatives are preliminaryAll of the concept alternatives are preliminary at this point and the project staff are open toat this point and the project staff are open to any and all comments on the concepts andany and all comments on the concepts and any new ideas you may have.any new ideas you may have.

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PROJECT STUDY SCOPEPROJECT STUDY SCOPE

Project limitsProject limits

►► ParmenterParmenter Interchange toInterchange toWIS 19 WestWIS 19 West

►► Town of Springfield,Town of Springfield, Dane CountyDane County

►► Total length approx.Total length approx. 6.3 miles6.3 miles

PROJECT STUDY SCOPEPROJECT STUDY SCOPE, cont., cont.

►► No immediate construction plans orNo immediate construction plans or construction funding allocations beyond studyconstruction funding allocations beyond study phasesphases

►► Adhere to Wis State Statute 84.295Adhere to Wis State Statute 84.295

►► Three Phase ProcessThree Phase Process –– concluding withconcluding with officially mapping rightofficially mapping right--ofof--wayway

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PROJECT STUDY SCOPEPROJECT STUDY SCOPE, cont., cont.

PHASE 1 CORRIDOR

STUDY

Public Involvement Preliminary Concepts

PHASE 2 EA &

DESIGN

Environmental Assessment

Range of Alternatives Evaluation of Effects

PHASE 3 FREEWAY

DECLARATION &

OFFICIAL MAP

We Are Here

OFFICIAL MAP PROCESSOFFICIAL MAP PROCESS

WIS. STATUTES 84.295 &WIS. STATUTES 84.295 & OFFICIAL MAPPINGOFFICIAL MAPPING

►► State Statute (Wis. Stat. 84.295) authorizes WisDOTState Statute (Wis. Stat. 84.295) authorizes WisDOT to create and update an official map for futureto create and update an official map for future freeways and expresswaysfreeways and expressways

►► An official map allows WisDOT to preserve, protect,An official map allows WisDOT to preserve, protect, and set aside future rightand set aside future right--ofof--way for US 12 whereway for US 12 where freeway design is being plannedfreeway design is being planned

►► An official map also informs and enables landowners,An official map also informs and enables landowners, the public, and local agencies to plan their future inthe public, and local agencies to plan their future in ways that wonways that won’’t conflict with the future highwayt conflict with the future highway improvementsimprovements

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WIS. STATUTES 84.295 &WIS. STATUTES 84.295 & OFFICIAL MAPPINGOFFICIAL MAPPING, cont., cont.

►►WisDOT will map and preserve land requiredWisDOT will map and preserve land required to convert US 12 to a freeway under Wis.to convert US 12 to a freeway under Wis. Statutes 84.295 including:Statutes 84.295 including:�� InterchangesInterchanges

�� Grade separations (overpass/underpass)Grade separations (overpass/underpass)

�� Alterations to existing public and private accessAlterations to existing public and private access points, including driveways & field entrancespoints, including driveways & field entrances

�� Alterations, removals, or additions to the localAlterations, removals, or additions to the local road systemroad system

PROJECT STUDY SUMMARYPROJECT STUDY SUMMARY

►►GeneralGeneral scope of Phase 1scope of Phase 1�� Data collectionData collection

�� Develop conceptual alternatives for roadwaDevelop conceptual alternatives for roadwaymodificationsmodifications

�� Initial stakeholder meetingsInitial stakeholder meetings

�� Revise conceptual alternativesRevise conceptual alternatives

��Meet with Local Officials and gather public inputMeet with Local Officials and gather public input

�� Revise alternativesRevise alternatives

�� Prepare report summarizing recommendationsPrepare report summarizing recommendations

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PROJECT STUDY SUMMARYPROJECT STUDY SUMMARY, cont., cont.

►► Collect data:Collect data:�� DemographicsDemographics�� Traffic countsTraffic counts �� EnvironmentallyEnvironmentally

sensitive areassensitive areas�� TopographyTopography�� Prime SoilsPrime Soils�� Community serviceCommunity service

boundariesboundaries►►EMS, Fire, SchoolEMS, Fire, School

DistrictsDistricts

�� Existing access pointsExisting access points�� Existing and proposedExisting and proposed

land use plans & platsland use plans & plats �� Survey of agriculturalSurvey of agricultural

operations withinoperations within ½½mile of US 12mile of US 12�� Bicycle & snowmobileBicycle & snowmobile

trailstrails�� North MendotaNorth Mendota

ParkwayParkway

PROJECT STUDY SUMMARYPROJECT STUDY SUMMARY, cont., cont.

►► Initial Stakeholder MeetingsInitial Stakeholder Meetings�� Town of Springfield, Town BoardTown of Springfield, Town Board�� Dane CountyDane County

►► Highway DepartmentHighway Department►► Land & Water Resources DepartmentLand & Water Resources Department►► Planning DepartmentPlanning Department

�� Madison Area MPOMadison Area MPO�� City of Middleton Planning DepartmentCity of Middleton Planning Department�� School District & Emergency ProvidersSchool District & Emergency Providers�� Dane County Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile ClubsDane County Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs �� North Mendota Parkway Public MeetingsNorth Mendota Parkway Public Meetings

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STAKEHOLDER CONCERNSSTAKEHOLDER CONCERNSREGARDING FREEWAY CONVERSIONREGARDING FREEWAY CONVERSION

►► SafetySafety

►► Traffic flow and volumeTraffic flow and volume

►► Disruption of existing bicycle or snowmobile trailsDisruption of existing bicycle or snowmobile trails

►► Access to agricultural fieldsAccess to agricultural fields

►► School bus & emergency vehicle routingSchool bus & emergency vehicle routing

►► Connection with the proposed North Mendota ParkwayConnection with the proposed North Mendota Parkway

►► Access to County GarageAccess to County Garage

►► Spacing between interchangesSpacing between interchanges

►► Disturbance to environmentally sensitive areasDisturbance to environmentally sensitive areas

►► Consideration of local comprehensive plansConsideration of local comprehensive plans

►► Started with six conceptual alternativesStarted with six conceptual alternatives

�� Includes a range of designs (full interchanges,Includes a range of designs (full interchanges, split diamonds, etc.)split diamonds, etc.)

►►Modified, combined, or eliminated based onModified, combined, or eliminated based on information gathered through the initialinformation gathered through the initial stakeholder meetingsstakeholder meetings

DESIGN ALTERNATIVESDESIGN ALTERNATIVES

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Northern SectionNorthern Section

•• One interchangeOne interchange•• STH 19 East has direct access to and from the SouthSTH 19 East has direct access to and from the South•• CTH P remains on existing alignmentCTH P remains on existing alignment•• CTH P has two movements of access to US 12CTH P has two movements of access to US 12•• CTH P work has large impact to existing homesCTH P work has large impact to existing homes•• Homes along CTH P near Town Hall will lose access due to gradeHomes along CTH P near Town Hall will lose access due to grade changechange•• STH 19 West is relocated to CTH PSTH 19 West is relocated to CTH P•• Large amount of cut for STH 19 EastLarge amount of cut for STH 19 East

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•• CTH P interchanCTH P interchovem nts of access to US 12o

ge shifted to the NWange shifted to the NW•• CTH P has four m eCTH P has four m vements of access to US 12•• County Highway shop is undisturbedCounty Highway shop is undisturbed•• Minimal impact on homesMinimal impact on homes•• Half diamond interchange at STH 19 EastHalf diamond interchange at STH 19 East•• CTH P work impacts the proposed recreational areaCTH P work impacts the proposed recreational area•• 2 miles of CTH P relocated2 miles of CTH P relocated•• STH 19 West is relocated to CTH PSTH 19 West is relocated to CTH P•• No direct access to existing CTH P near US 12No direct access to existing CTH P near US 12

•• CTH P interchange shifted further to the NWCTH P interchange shifted further to the NW•• CTH P has four movements of access to US 12CTH P has four movements of access to US 12•• Minimal impact on homesMinimal impact on homes•• Half diamond interchange at STH 19 EastHalf diamond interchange at STH 19 East•• Access to existing CTH P near US 12Access to existing CTH P near US 12•• CTH P work impacts the proposed recreational areaCTH P work impacts the proposed recreational area•• 2 miles of CTH P relocated2 miles of CTH P relocated•• STH 19 West is relocated to CTH PSTH 19 West is relocated to CTH P•• County Highway shop is relocatedCounty Highway shop is relocated

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•• CTH P has all fo nts of access to US 12CTH P has all ff access US 12f

to t avelto

ur movemeour movements of access to US 12•• STH 19 has two movements o toSTH 19 has two movements o access to US 12•• STH 19 East and STH 19 West connected without need rSTH 19 East and STH 19 West connected without need travel other highwaysother highways•• CTH P and STH 19 intersectCTH P and STH 19 intersect•• STH 19 is traffic to & from the North is relocated to CTH PSTH 19 is traffic to & from the North is relocated to CTH P•• Significant rightSignificant right-ofof-way needed to relocate STH 19 West to STHway needed to relocate STH 19 West to STH 19 East19 East•• Steep grades on the Highway Shop drivewaySteep grades on the Highway Shop driveway•• CTH P has a large impact on planned future development areaCTH P has a large impact on planned future development area

Southern SectionSouthern Section

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Kickaboo & Meffert RoadsKickaboo & Meffert Roads

•• Possible short termPossible short termoverpass at Meffert Rd.overpass at Meffert Rd.

•• Includes south boundIncludes south bound ramps from Kickabooramps from Kickaboo Rd.Rd.

•• Includes north boundIncludes north bound exit to Kickaboo Rd.exit to Kickaboo Rd.

•• Map for a fullMap for a fullinterchange atinterchange atMeffert Rd.Meffert Rd.

•• Overpass atOverpass atKickaboo Rd.Kickaboo Rd.

North MendotaNorth Mendota Parkway &Parkway &

CTH KCTH K

►► Exact interchange location to bExact interchange location to bedetermineddetermined

►► OnOn-going coordination witgoing coordination withNorth Mendota Parkway StudyNorth Mendota Parkway Study

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North Mendota Parkway & CTH KNorth Mendota Parkway & CTH K

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PROJECT SCHEDULEPROJECT SCHEDULE

►► Phase 1Phase 1 - Corridor StudCorridor Study�� Initiate Corridor StudyInitiate Corridor Study Summer 2007Summer 2007�� Collect dataCollect data June 07June 07 – Aug. 08Aug. 08�� Design Concepts/StakeholderDesign Concepts/Stakeholder

MeetingsMeetings Nov. 07Nov. 07 – Aug. 08Aug. 08�� Local Officials MeetingLocal Officials Meeting September 23, 2008September 23, 2008�� Revise Design ConceptsRevise Design Concepts Sept.Sept. – Oct. 08Oct. 08�� Public Informational MeetingPublic Informational Meeting Oct. 28, 2008Oct. 28, 2008�� Summary ReportSummary Report Nov. 08Nov. 08 – Feb. 09Feb. 09

►► Phase 2Phase 2 - EA & DesignEA & Design Feb. 09Feb. 09 – Summer 2010Summer 2010

►► Phase 3Phase 3 - Official MappingOfficial Mapping SummerSummer - Winter 2010Winter 2010

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OPEN HOUSE SESSION / EXERCISEOPEN HOUSE SESSION / EXERCISE

►► Exhibits of existing conditions & each alternativExhibits of existing conditions & each alternative ►► Opportunity to record inputOpportunity to record input�� Sticker and comment formSticker and comment form

►► Place numbered sticker on map in location of desired commentPlace numbered sticker on map in location of desired comment�� UseUse GreenGreen forfo aspects of each alternative your aspects of each alternative you favorfavor (i.e.(i.e.

alternative minimizes traffic on local road)alternative minimizes traffic on local road)

�� UseUse OrangeOrange for aspects of eachfor alternative which are aaspects of each alternative which are a concernconcern(i.e. alternative may increase traffic on local road)(i.e. alternative may increase traffic on local road)

►► Record sticker number & color on comment form with yourRecord sticker number & color on comment form with your commentcomment

►► Space on back of form for general commentsSpace on back of form for general comments

►► Return form to comment boxReturn form to comment box

COMMENT FORMCOMMENT FORM

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Place numbered sticker on map in desiredPlace numbered sticker on map in desired location,location,

Write number of sticker on form in spaceWrite number of sticker on form in space provided,provided,

Write your comment on the form.Write your comment on the form.

Space is provided on the back for generalSpace is provided on the back for generalcomments.comments.

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THANK YOU FOR COMING!THANK YOU FOR COMING!

Public Informational Meeting:Public Informational Meeting:Tuesday October 28Tuesday October 28thth - 7:30 pm7:30 pm Middleton High School Student CenterMiddleton High School Student Center2100 Bristol Street, Middleton2100 Bristol Street, Middleton

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