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1. New I-65 Interchange at Worthsville Road April 11, 2013

   Welcome!

2. Welcome Rickie Clark, INDOT Office of Public Involvement Purpose/Explanation of Public Hearing Public Hearing Format Visit our sign-in table Informational Handouts Submitting public comments Informal Q & A following formal presentation and comment session
3. Welcome Purpose of this Public Hearing Provide project update since last meeting Present the Preferred Alternative Receive public comments Public comment session Audio recording Written comment forms E-mail, call, or fax project staff (see handout) Allow for comments on the finding of “no historic properties affected”
4. Public Notice Sign-in at attendance table to be added to project mailing list A notice of public hearing was mailed to known property owners within project area Announcement of this hearing was posted to INDOT website at: http://www.in.gov/indot.htm Electronic notification via e-mail Legal notice was published in several newspapers on multiple dates
5. Where is the Study Area? STUDY AREA
6. The Interchange Justification Report (IJR) is a stand-alone document which constitutes a request from INDOT for FHWA approval of new or revised access to the existing Interstate System. The document will demonstrate that reasonable care has been taken in addressing the criteria described in the Federal Register of February 11, 1998, confirming that future traffic operations along the affected Interstate corridor will not be adversely affected by the proposed action. Study Process: What is IJR? IJR = Interchange Justification Report
7. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to integrate environmental values into their decision making processes by considering the environmental impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives to those actions. Study Process: What is NEPA?
8. Project Timeline Summer 2012 Project Development Process 2013 2014 InterchangeJustification Alternative Selection Begin Construction Data Collection Detailed Design Right of Way Acquisition Environmental Documentation We are here Community Advisory Committee Meeting December 2012 Public Hearing Spring 2013 Public Meeting Winter 2012 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Spring 2013
9. Improve East-West connectivity Relieve traffic congestion in the area Coordinate with future land use plans Coordinate with local land owners regarding the Right of Way Acquisition process Enhance economic growth potential in the area What Have Stakeholders Said?
10. An important factor in selecting the best alternative is the ability to address the Purpose and Need for improvements. Therefore, it is important to have a good understanding of those needs as we identify possible alternatives. Based on the technical analysis and public involvement findings, five transportation needs have been initially identified. Purpose and Need – What Is It? Improve Roadway Connectivity Enhance Safety in the Corridor Reduce Congestion at Existing Interchanges Foster Economic Growth Maintain Consistency with Local & Regional Planning Stakeholder Input Purpose & Need Technical Analysis A concise statement of the transportation problems to be addressed.
11. Alternatives Identification & Screening
12. Stakeholder Input >Refine >Evaluate Alternatives Evaluation Best Blend of: Improved Travel Performance Avoid, minimize and mitigate Environmental Impacts Compatibility with Community Goals
13. Consideration of Alternatives Evaluation of Impacts to Human and Natural Environment Documentation of Impacts in an Environmental Assessment at: http://www.in.gov/indot/3121.htm Interagency Coordination Public Involvement National Environmental Policy Act
14. Environmental Resources
15. Public Involvement/Outreach Notice of Survey Letters Community Advisory Committee Public Information Meeting – December 12, 2012 Information on the Project Website – http://www.in.gov/indot/3121.htm Section 106 Consulting Party Coordination Media Public Hearing and Comment Period for EA
16. Parclo A4 Pros Reduces traffic congestion in the study area Improves safety in the study area Least conflict points Provides free east to north movement onto the interstate Simple bridge structure Cons Highest overall project cost Most right of way required Greatest impact to farmlands Pond impact in southeast quadrant
17. Parclo A2 Pros Reduces traffic congestion in the study area Improves safety in the study area Fewest parcels impacted Minimize impact to property in southwest quadrant Heavy east to north movement provided by right turn loop Cons Lowest traffic capacity Highest crash risk Most excess right of way required Largest footprint Pond impact in southeast quadrant
18. Diverging Diamond Interchange Pros Reduces traffic congestion in the study area. Most efficient Improves safety in the study area. Least crash risk Provides free movements onto the interstate Least right of way required Lowest overall project cost Avoids pond in southeast quadrant Fewest impact to farmlands Cons Most parcels impacted Counter intuitive for drivers Lower speed for through movements
19. Improve operations of Main Street interchange by reducing traffic by 30% Improve travel speeds and Level of Service on I-65 Reduce expected crashes on I-65 and surface streets in the area Operate at reasonably free flow with forecasted traffic demands What Are the Technical Findings?
20. Potential Impacts – Preferred Alternative
21. Historic Properties One Previously Recorded Home: Determined Eligible for NRHP in 2009 Further evaluation (2012) determined to be Ineligible No other historic properties found Eligible for listing on NRHP SHPO Concurrence on INDOT Finding of No Historic Properties Affected for Project Public Input Sought on Historic Properties Determination (Section 106 Finding)
22. Real Estate Acquisition Process
23. Real Estate Acquisition Process What is the Land Acquisition Process? INDOT priority is to work with the property owners to minimize impacts of all projects Process may begin after a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Process would include a plat of highway, independent appraisal, an offer, and a period of negotiations Must propose fair market compensation for needed property Eminent Domain or Condemnation are always considered to be last resorts
24. EA Document Review The Environmental Assessment is available for review at: The project website Greenwood Public Library Greenwood City Office INDOT Seymour District Office INDOT Central Office Ways to comment: Public comment session Audio recording Written comment forms E-mail, call, or fax project staff (see handout)
25. Comment Forms Written and online comment forms Comments received by April 26, 2013 will be reviewed for future consideration and incorporation. Express Your Opinion
26. Comment Session Please be considerate of others Please wait on microphone before speaking Questions? Please see Project Staff in open house area Comments must be submitted by April 26, 2013 More info: www.in.gov/indot/3121.htm

27. Thank you

    Public Forum will begin now. Please fill out a participation form and hand to a Study Team member