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1 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Public Workshop #1 September 17, 2013 6 to 8 BUSINESS BOULEVARD TO Eagle River ROAD Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Purpose and Need Make access into the Central Business District (CBD) easier for both vehicular and pedestrian Traffic while: Encouraging the revitalization of the CBD, Promoting local business, and Improving the overall transportation system in Eagle River . Relieve congestion at the intersections of Eagle River Road and Business Boulevard with Old Glenn Highway.

2 2 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Project Area 3 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Public Workshop #1 DATE: September 17, 2013 Meeting Goal: Review purpose and need for project based on Eagle River Central Business District study, Provide overview of public process, and Id entify issues, problems, opportunities, and constraints. 4 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Project Background Project Origins Eagle River Central Business District Revitalization Plan (2003) Chugiak- Eagle River Comprehensive Plan Update (2006) Eagle River Central Business District and Residential Core Circulation Study (2011) 5 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Project Background Community & legislators obtained funding to implement highest priority CBD study project Two state grants totaling $ million MOA issued request for proposal (October 2011)

3 Purpose and Need DOWL HKM team retained under contract (December 2012) Project kickoff (January 2013) 6 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Eagle River Central Business District and Residential Core Circulation Study CBD area issues Doubling of population by 2035 Increasing Traffic congestion and safety issues Unfriendly pedestrian/bicycle environment Alternatives No plan strategy Connected streets Couplet Main Street Recommendations (KAI) Common features approach Continued development of long term strategies 7 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Eagle River Central Business District and Residential Core Circulation Study 8 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Reconnaissance Report DOT&PF agreed to fund Eagle River Glenn Highway interchange Reconnaissance Report Based on three workshops with multi-agency work group Evaluated the following Glenn Highway interchanges.

4 Hiland Road Artillery Road Farm Avenue (possible future interchange) North Eagle River Access Road 9 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Report Findings Relevant to this Project Intersections with local streets at/near freeway ramp exits/entrances are not desirable. Cannot initially construct a 4-way, full movement intersection at Artillery Road and Eagle River Road. First need to implement operational improvements to the Artillery interchange. Cooperative effort between DOT&PF and MOA. 10 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Public Involvement Concept Report Phase Technical Advisory Committee Public workshops September 17, 2013 (Comment Deadline.)

5 October 8, 2013) November 21, 2013 January 28, 2014 (tentative) Design Study Report Phase Two public workshops (to be scheduled) Ongoing All Phases Project website Presentations (upon request) Eagle River Community Council Eagle River Chamber of Commerce Receive and respond to questions 11 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I DOT&PF Glenn Highway Capacity Improvements DOT&PF Project No. 54694 Goal is to provide additional capacity on the Glenn Highway: Constructing three lane bridges across Eagle River , Adding a third through lane between Hiland and Artillery Road interchanges, Reducing the road grade between Hiland interchange and the River , and Modifying the northbound and southbound on and off ramps at both interchanges.

6 Please provide input on any Glenn Highway improvements on the comment sheets provided at the DOT&PF station. 12 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I CBD Issues, Problems, and Constraints Congestion at Eagle River Road and Business Boulevard intersections with Old Glenn Highway Weaving Traffic on Artillery Road at Eagle River Road Left turns onto Old Glenn Highway from side streets and businesses Conflicting movements at Farm Avenue intersection with Old Glenn Highway Cut through Traffic on Cross Drive and Wells Fargo to avoid congestion on Old Glenn Highway 13 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I CBD Opportunities Improve pedestrian access Reduce congestion Improve circulation Improve business

7 Access 14 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I What We Need From You What is the most congested intersection in the study area? What is your most frequent destination within the study area? Where do you think access could be improved in the study area? Are you aware of any newly planned buildings, parks, or projects planned in the study area? Where do you walk, bike, or catch a bus within the study area? 15 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Public Workshop #2 DATE: November 21, 2013 Meeting Goal: Provide engineered concepts for review and comment, Select concepts to advance using evaluation criteria and community input, Provide feedback from Technical Advisory Committee, and Id entify pros and cons of each concept.

8 16 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Public Workshop #3 DATE: January 28, 2014 Meeting Goal: Develop preliminary alignment/concepts, potential typical sections and evaluation criteria. 17 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Project Schedule Concept Report Define issues, problems & opportunities Design Study Report (DSR) Develop alternatives to solve problems Detailed Design Design preferred alternative Right of Way Acquisition Purchase property, if needed Construction Build facility Aug 2013-Feb 2014 Feb 2014-July 2014 TBD TBD TBD 18 Eagle River Traffic Mitigation Phase I Questions & Comments Comments due October 8, 2013 Website Email Call toll free 1- 866-535-1877 Send comments to.

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