1 50 7 https://highway89.org/files/original/91e61dc0555f897d10dba4364baaf240.pdf 4eec5595213a1f9f35fd24924957e33f PDF Text Text HIGHWAY 89 MEETING: Update: 4/12/90 * JVH is testifying on April 26th to the Appropriations Committee - we will push for whatever the consensus is from local elected officials - work with UDOT to come up with the proposal * Easier to get money for interstate, but will seek demonstration money otherwise * Generally, particularly on highway projects, the authorization process is waived - if you have appropriations fund the project, you don't need authorization ***************************************** state's top priority is improvements on Highway 89. But, they don't have the money to do it. Seeking federal funds could be a way around it. If the state puts up stoplights in anticipation of an expressway, development could occur at those intersec tions, making an expressway more unlikely. Alternatives: 1. Freeway (part of interstate system) - $120 mil. federal funds. 2. Expressway - $85 mil. 3. If no federal funds, try special appropriations from state in yearly budgets. Findlay's Recommendations: 1. Best chance - freeway. may be opposed. But Federal Highway Administration 2. Next best - expressway. 3. He does not recommend traffic signals. Safety considerations and development around lights make it least desirab le. �Problems: Farmington: - Freeway could kill Foxglove Shopping Center. - Farmington doesn't want to put a monkey wrench into progress of freeway or expressway if they don't have to. - Is there a way to go for expressway money first, then try for interstate funds? - Can the Farmington Junction interchange come south to mitigate business losses? Fruit Heights: - Citizens not sure about freeway concept. education could change that. More Actions: * There was a consensus to use appropriated state funds for the EIS instead of lights at 2nd north in Fruit Heights. * Farmington will try to get together with road engineers (including Sen. Craig Petersen) * Gene Findlay will be back in touch later to see which alternative we should pursue. �Highway 89 Meeting: 3/22/90 Among those attending: Robert DeBoer, Wasatch Regional Council Craig Peterson, state Senate Sam Taylor, Chairman - Transportation Commission Mayor Layton, Layton city Bob Dibblee, Senator Garn Dave Porter, Senator Hatch Mayor of Syracuse Gene Findlay, UDOT **************** Transportation Commission comments: * * * * * * Feels comfortable with limited expressway. Would like to see federal demonstration project money pursued. Concerned with residential encroachment on highway. Agreed to sign letter with Transportation Commission's endorsement of the project. Timing for project: - 18-24 months for EIS study - 1 year design period Would be agreeable to designate money to start implementation of EIS to speed timing. (Total EIS would cost around $500,000) What is happening with cut across HAFB? �Highway 89 study The study recommends an expressway-type access for the Hwy. 89 corridor. design wi th limi ted Alternatives: A. NO ACTION * will not accomodate the forecast traffic volumes when the surrounding area is completely urbanized B. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT * no major investment, low cost improvements to the existing roadway system to improve flow including: - improved acceleration/deceleration lanes standardized median treatment channelized movements at intersections climbing lanes selected access closure * will not solve all the problems identified with the existing roadway C. FREEWAY DESIGN ALTERNATIVE * three to four lanes in each direction * full interchanges approx. every two miles between 1-15 and 1-84, grade separated crossings * cross traffic required to use interchanges, ramps will need two lanes * redesign of the 1-84 interchange D.* LIMITED ACCESS EXPRESSWAY DESIGN WITH INTERCHANGES * varies from Freeway Design by permitting right-in/rightout access to US 89 at selected cross streets * two-way frontage roads * three through lanes in each direction and two to three lanes on cross streets * also assumes redesign of the 1-84 interchange E. LIMITED ACCESS EXPRESSWAY DESIGN WITH SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS * modifies the above by the use of signals at 12 major cross streets. Right-in/right-out access permitted at selected streets, but no left turns or cross movements are permitted except at the signalized intersections. �* D. is the recommended study alternative. "This limited access expressway design would have limi ted impact on the existing frontage road system and adjacent street network and woul provide a high level of service and safety while permitting expressway speeds would have minimal adverse impact on the adj acent communities." � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website <a href="http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1705">http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1705</a> Purchasing Information Describe or link to information about purchasing copies of this item. 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Title A name given to the resource Highway 89 meeting minutes, March 22, 1990 and April 12, 1990 Description An account of the resource Highway 89 meeting minutes, March 22, 1990 and April 12, 1990 discussing the possible solutions to the problems faced by Farmington and Fruit Heights with the current U. S. Highway 89. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Findlay, Gene Subject The topic of the resource United States Highway 89 Roads--Design and construction Roads Improvement--Utah Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Administrative records Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-03-22 1990-04-12 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Farmington (Utah) Davis County (Utah) Utah United States Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1990-1999 20th century Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Papers of Congressman James V. Hansen, 1970-2003, COLL MSS 351 Series I Box 85 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. View the inventory for this collection at: <a href="http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138">http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Highway 89 Digital Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS351SerIBx85_Item_5.pdf Highway 89; https://highway89.org/files/original/b3d77f928b392c419f19e10c8cf60e28.pdf a141affb023f955461494ecabc4f4f5b PDF Text Text TESTIMONY OF REP. JAMES V. HANSEN BEFORE THE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMITTEE OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APRIL 26, 1990 Mr. Chairman, in addition to my oral presentation before the committee, I appreciate the opportunity I have to submit this written statement for the committee record. On behalf of the constituents of the First District of Utah I am asking along with leaders from the state of Utah for $85,000,000 for the completion of upgrading u.s. 89 to a limited access expressway design. The reasons that we have come before the committee to seek funding for u.s. 89, between Burke Lane in Farmington, Utah, and Harrison Boulevard in Weber County, utah, are that the highway is excessively dangerous, the volume of traffic is too large for the size of the highway, and the local and state governments simply can/t afford to pay for the upgrade of u.s. 89. U.S. 89 is located along the Wasatch Front in the north-central part of Utah. It functions as a transportation link between Salt Lake city, Ogden, Hill Air Force Base, and the surrounding area. traffic. I~ is a It serves both local and commuter designa~ed route connecting Interstates 84 and 15 and is one of the only two north/south routes through Weber and north Davis Counties. As a young boy growing up in the area, I remember riding my bicycle up this road. The area was little more �than fruit orchards and rural farm land. since that time, the area surrounding the road has developed into one of Utah's fastest growinq population centers. Traffic has increased along the corridor approximately 135 percent since This traffic increase has resulted from both an 1970. increase in commuter traffic on u.s. 89 and increased local traffic traveling on and across the corridor. OVer twenty years ago, the emerging safety and conqestion problems of u.s. 89 were recognized, and the state of utah petitioned for federal money to develop the road an interstate. that into The application was not approved because, at time, the population and the traffic volumes on the road did not meet Federal Highway Administration standards. Since the recognition of the problem in the 1960 / s, the population and traffic volumes have increased to make u.s. 89 one of the most dangerous roads in the state. Before being elected to Congress, I served as an independent insurance agent in the area, and u.s. paid the most out to those injured on 89 was always where I u.s. 89. I can/t begin to enumerate on the number of deaths and serious accidents I bad to attend to alonq this twelve mile stretch of road. As I speak to my constituents at home and in conversing with my neighbors, I don't know of anyone who has not had a personal friend or ' relative injured or killed because of U.S. 89. To outline the situation, u.s. 89 divides the communities of Farmington, Fruit Heights, Kaysville, and Layton. The portions of these cities surrounding the highway �are completely residential. Over 125 streets and private drives have access to the highway. Presently, we have cars turning left on and off of the road, and, with no controlled access, you can ima9ine the safety implications. While the number of accidents are not abnormal for this type of road, the heavy congestion and cross traffic have caused the number of fatalities to be more than four times the normal rate. To add to the problem, the highway is a major connection route for trucks and automobile traffic between Interstate 84 and Interstate 15. There exists an alternate route to using Interstate 84, but the severe 6% grades that exist on I-80 through Parley's Canyon make using 1-84 the logical route. problem. Heavy truck use has been a major safety Requiring a truck going 55 mph to stop for a car turninq left onto the highway is an obvious threat to safety. At the expense of over $100,000, a study was conducted to find a solution to the problem. The wasatch Front Regional Council and the Utah Department of Transportation initiated the u.s. 89 Corridor study in response to the operational and safety issues of the Corridor. The study included a comprehensive analysis of the existing and future travel demands along u.s. 89 and concluded that the best solution is a limited access expressway design. Throughout the course of the study, local and state opinion has been sought. I am happy to say that at every �level we have received support for the limited access All local leaders responsible for cities expressway design. along the corridor have signed a petition of support. In addition, Governor Norman Bangerter, Senator Orrin Hatch, and Senator 3ake Garn have expressed their strong support for the highway_ According to other additional studies that have been conducted, the cost for the federal government to solve the problem by establishing an interstate would cost upwards of $l~O,OOO,ooo. The estimated cost for the limited access expressway design is $85,000,000. Presently, the state of Utah simply lacks the ability to fund the highway. The Utah State Department of Transportation estimates that given its present level of funding, it would take well over 15 years to finish the projeet. The safety and congestion problems continue to mount, and, if we do not move quickly, we will be faced with further loss of life. Mr. Chairman, in conclusion I would like to reiterate my support for the effort of the state of Utah to obtain $85 million to upgrade U.S. 89 in utah. The safety and congestion problems have become enormous and with a growing population the situation will only get worse. you again for permitting this testimony. Thank � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Administrative records Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-04-26 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Salt Lake City (Utah) Salt Lake County (Utah) Utah United States Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1990-1999 20th century Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Papers of Congressman James V. Hansen, 1970-2003, COLL MSS 351 Series I Box 85 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. View the inventory for this collection at: <a href="http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138">http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Highway 89 Digital Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS351SerIBx85_Item_4.pdf Highway 89; https://highway89.org/files/original/a3440fd76ae443b84495ffd7e8ea6a02.pdf 6ed807dc8dd185f886f381bad84c6c68 PDF Text Text I - 7 / TESTIMONY OF CONGRESSMAN JAMES V. HANSEN BEFORE THE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE May 6, 1993 Chairman Carr l distinguished members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity I have to appear Subcommittee. b~fore the On behalf of the constituents of the First District of Utah I am asking along with leaders from the state of Utah for $73,600,000 for the continuation of completion of upgrading U.S. 89 and $3,600,000 for the completion of a new interchange on Interstate 15 (1-15). The U.s. Highway B9 route extends approximately 12 mil~s between the cities of Farmington and ogden. Not only does it provide the principal lihk between major Interstates and these cities, but it is the main lina of transportation between many smaller communities und their markets and suppliers. AdditionallYI it is a principal connection between a major Air FOrce installation, Hill Air Force Base, and the rest of the country. Last year Congress appropriated $2,400,000 to continue conducting initial studies and engineering. Th~ $2,400,000 is an initial portion of a larger, multi-year appropriation initially requested by myself, former Senator �Jake Garn and Senator Orrin Hatch. This project has been authorized through the Highway Reauthorization Bill but for far less than is neQded to complete the project. The reasons that I have come before the Committee to seek continued funding for U.S. 89, ·are that the concerns with the highway continue to mUltiply as the highway is excessively dangerous, the volume of traffic is too large fer the size of the highway, and the local and state governments simply cannot afford to pay for the upgrade of U.S. 89. I am also asking that the committee appropriate $3/000/000 for the completion of a new interchange on 1-15 at Forest st. in Brigham City, utah. Spending for the project has been authorized at a level of $3,600,000 in the Highway Reauthorization Bill. Th~ proposed site of the interchange is located west of Brigham City, Utah. This is the present location of Morton International and the future location of a visitor center for the United states Department of the Interiorfs Bear River Bird Refuge. Morton International is a automotive safety products. larg~ manufacturer of At present, there is no direct off-ramp providing access from 1-15 to the Morton International �facility- Being the largest manufacturer of automotive air bags, Morton Brigham ci~y Internatic~al is pro j ecting dra matic growth at the site over the next four years. Travelers tc the Morton Internat i onal facility must presently access the p l ant by exiting 1-15 approximatel y 3 miles south of the plant or approximately J mi les to the north of t h e p~ant and n ecess~~ a tas he avy to travel by way of busy streets to International facility. ~~ ~ c k s re~ch e~= ou t2 to t~ e p:ant t h e Morton Reduction of congest i on and increased safety are utmost in t h e planning of the ne ~v i n terchange. Additionally, the United States Department of Interior Bear River Bird Refuge is planning to locate it's visitor center at the site of the interchange. The visitor center is expected to draw in excess of 50 0 ,000 visitors per year, or 170,000 vehicles. Due to safety and logistic concerns, construction of a new intersect i on is vital to the viability of the visitol center. Again, I would like to reiterate my support for the effort of the State of Utah to obtain $73 / 000,000 to complete upgrade of U.S. Highway 89 and $3,600,000 to construct a new interchange on 1-15. As growth continues in these areas the safety and logistic concerns will only continue to mount. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website <a href="http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1703">http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1703</a> Purchasing Information Describe or link to information about purchasing copies of this item. To order photocopies, scans, or prints of this item for fair use purposes, please see Utah State University's Reproduction Order Form at: <a href="https://library.usu.edu/specol/using/copies.php">https://library.usu.edu/specol/using/copies.php</a> Digital Publisher List the name of the entity that digitized and published this item online. Digitized by: Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library Date Digital Record the date the item was digitized. 2013 Conversion Specs Scanned by Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library using Epson Expression 10000 scanner. Checksum 213621140 File Size Size of the file in bytes. 1502235 Bytes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Testimony of Congressman James V. Hansen before the transportation subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, May 6, 1993 Description An account of the resource Testimony of Congressman James V. Hansen before the transportation subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee stating the reasons for funding to improve the interchange of I-15/US 89, with special mention of the Morton International Facility. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hansen, James V. Subject The topic of the resource United States Highway 89 Roads Improvement--Utah Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Administrative records Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/6/93 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Salt Lake City (Utah) Salt Lake County (Utah) Utah United States Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1990-1999 20th century Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Papers of Congressman James V. Hansen, 1970-2003, COLL MSS 351 Series I Box 85 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. View the inventory for this collection at: <a href="http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138">http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Highway 89 Digital Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS351SerIBx85_Item_2.pdf Highway 89; https://highway89.org/files/original/f3ab121988190cbf4051da32c120d45e.pdf 2d01467c67fe5c188fcd2a5a579210b1 PDF Text Text WA)J\TCH FRONT R€GIONAl COUNCil SUITE 100,420 WEST 1500 SOUTH, BOUNTIFUL, UTAH 84010 PHONE OGDEN 773-5559 • PHONE SALT LAKE 292-4469 D. MICHAEL STEWART, Chairman WILBUR R. JEFFERIES, Executive Director D. Michael Stewart Chairman Commissioner Salt Lake County Harold J. Tippetts Vice-Chairman Commissioner Davis County March 28, 1989 Bart Barker Commissioner Salt Lake County James W. Davis Mayor, South Salt Lake Palmer DePaulis Mayor, Salt Lake City A. Bruce Dursteler Mayor, North Ogden L. Clifford Goff Mayor, Ogden Kelly H. Gubler Commissioner Tooele County Carol L. Hardy Commissioner Morgan County Charles Hoffman Mayor, Draper Robert A. Hunter Commissioner Weber County William H. Levitt The Honorable James V. Hansen United States Congressman 2421 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Congressman Hansen: The Wasatch Front Regional Council has been working for the past several years with the Utah Department of Transportation and local governments in Davis, Weber, and Morgan Counties to develop plans for improving US-89 from Burke Lane in Farmington to Harrison Boulevard in Ogden. In August 1988, a consultant was hired to study the corridor and recommend needed improvements. The objective of this study was to provide for safe and efficient travel in the corridor through the year 2010. The recommendation of the study is to develop US-89 as a limited access expressway with interchanges. A copy of the Executive Summary describing the results of this study is enclosed. I hope you will find this report helpful. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us. Mayor, Alta Sincerely, Richard McKenzie Mayor, Layton tVv02~ J. Steven Newton Mayor, Sandy Wilbur R. Jefferies Executive Director D. W. "Jake" Simmons Mayor, North Salt Lake Lew A. Wangsgard Mayor, South Ogden WRJ/DH/pmb Enc. �EXECUTIVE SUMMARY us 89 CORRIDOR STUDY DAVIS AND WEBER COUNTIES SUBMITTED TO: Wasatch Front Regional Council SUBMITTED BY: Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. Midvale, Utah March 1989 �- �BACKGROUND The US 89 Corridor Study was a comprehensive analysis of the existing and future travel demands along US 89. Its major purpose was to identify and evaluate options for short-, intermediate-, and long-term safety and operational improvements along the corridor. The study included an inventory of the existing conditions; identification and analysis of the operational deficiencies of the existing facility; the projection of future travel demand through the year 2010 based on population and land use forecasts; the development and analysis of alternative conceptual improvement plans; a recommended improvement plan and the implementation phasing of its elements; preliminary cost estimates; and possible funding and implementation options. The US 89 Corridor Study Final Report documents the entire study process and the detailed study findings. This Executive Summary provides a brief overview of the study and the recommendations. THE STUDY AREA The subject portion of US 89 is located in the north-central part of Utah and functions as a transportation link between Salt Lake City, Ogden, Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), and the surrounding communities. It serves local, commuter, and interstate traffic and is the designated route between Interstates 15 and 84~ The study area is shown in Figure 1. It is bounded on the north by 4800 South Street in Ogden, on the south by 925 South Street in Farmington, on the east by the Morgan County line, and on the west by Interstate 15. THE STUDY PROCESS The study was administered by the lVasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) as part of its transportation planning process. A Technical Steering Committee was esta!:llished to provide input and guidance for the study. The committee included -1- �~ NORTH I I -.-.-.-.-.-.-.--.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.~ ,-~~--+---------,-- MP 347.12 SECTION 5 · ,-_::::::~~+~---~f- MP 344.99 SECTION 4 1.9 MILES I --------1-- MP 343.04 Mati. . . . .. SECTION 3 2.8 MILES , ----:=--__--, - - - - - - - - - f - - MP 340. 23 SECTION 2 2.4 MILES ~___ t . . - - - - - - - - - t - MP 337.81 SECtiON 2.9 MILES _._.- STUDY AREA BOUNDARY ~~"","~ _ _ _ _ _. L . - _ FIGURE 1 STUDY AREA MP 334.87 - _._._._._._._._._._ .. US 89 Corridor Analysis: in Davis & Weber Counties -2- �. . representatives from the cities of Farmington, Fruit Heights, Kaysville, Layton, South '\1eber~ and Clearfield; Davis~ Weber~ and Morgan Counties; and the Utah Department of Transportation: The Utah Transit Authority and the Wasatch Front Regional Council also participated in meetings of the Steering Committee: One of the principal elements of this study was a thorough public involvement process which included the following major components: 1. Regular meetings with the Technical Steering Committee. 2. Interviews with elected officials from all involved jurisdictions~ 3. Presentations throughout the study process to elected officials of each of the cities within the study area~ 4. The formation of two citizen planning committees which met monthly to review and comment on the development of the alternatives and the refinement of the recommended improvements~ 5. Public meetings in September 1988 (Kaysville and South Weber) and in January 1989 (Layton): EXISTING CONDITIONS US 89 serves communities in North Davis County and the southeast quadrant of Weber County~ According to the 1986 population and land use data provided by the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC)~ the population of the study area was 85,539 people. The existing land use and zoning in the corridor is a combination of residential, agricultural, and limited commercial~ In addition, some industrial land exists in the vicinity of the Weber River~ Hill Air Force Base~ which contributes 55 percent of the total employment in the area, is located immediately west of the corridor~ The segment of US 89 between Burke Lane and Harrison Boulevard is 12~62 miles in length~ It has four lanes~ two in each direction~ shoulders which are typically wide~ -3- �and a median of varying width and treatment~ The .roadway is functionally classified as a principal arterial~ Currently~ 125 streets and private drives open onto US 89~ No pedestrian provisions exist for crossing US 89 except at Harrison Boulevard. The average daily traffic (ADT) volume on US 89 in 1988 was approximtely 23,000 vehicles per day. Approximately 93 percent of these vehicles are passenger cars, vans, or pick:"'up trucks~ Less than five percent of the total vehicles are heavy trucks. Accident data for 1984 through 1987 were provided by UDOT. The total average accident rate for this period was 2~27 accidents per million vehicle miles of travel~ which was less than the expected rate of 2~93~ The fatal accident rate is 0~03~ however~ This is four times greater than the expected 0~0075 fatal accidents per millio.n vehicle miles. Thirty-five percent of all accidents occurred at intersections~ Poor light conditions were a factor in 33 percent of all accidents~ Excessive speed by one or more vehicles contributed to 22 percent of the accidents~ Trucks were involved in four percent of all accidents~ '~ild and domestic animals factored in 16 percent of the accidents. The existing operational characteristics of the roadway were evaluated to identify those intersections where improvements are necessary~ The results of this analysis show that the "thru" lanes of traffic on US 89 operate at a good level of service with little to no connict~ However, traffic entering the mainline from the cross streets typically experiences excessive delays~ especially during the peak hour~ Left turns from the mainline onto the cross streets also experience significant delay~ These intersections were also evaluated to determine if further analysis for traffic . signals or interchanges was warranted. . Shepard Lane, Farmington Junction at -- ~ . Cherry Hill, 200' North Street, Oakhills Drive, Cherry Lane, Sunset Drive, Hill Field Road (SR 193)~ and South Weber Drive all warrant additional study at this time~ -4- �FUTURE CONDmONS Future population, land use, and traffic volumes will dictate the type of improvements needed in the future~ The master plans for the cities along the corridor indicate that the study area will continue to be primarily residential~ with limited commercial development occurring to serve the growing population~ Figure 2 shows the growth projected for the study area population and the US 89 traffic volumes between 1988 and 2010~ 180 Jl,..--'" 170 160 150 ;; 140 / en 0 V 2 0 <{ CI 130 ~ z en :J 0 l: 120 ... ~ 110 0 :I: .... ~ - en 50 w / ~ Z 100 0 ti ..J :J 90 Q. 0 Q. :::> .J g 40 u G: 30 u.. <t 80 Q: .... / V ~ / ~ V/ / / I------ ~ V"" V 0 1988 1995 2000 2005 POPULATION TRAFFIC VOLUME FIGURE 2 POPULATION TRAFFIC AND VOLUME GROWTH -5- 2010 �Traffic forecasts for the study area were developed by WFRC in conjunction with the Transportation Planning Division of UDOT~ UDOT and WFRC developed projections for the years 1995~ 2000~ and 2010~ Projections of daily and peak hour turning movements were made for 13 major intersections along US 89 and at the 184/US 89 interchange~ An analysis of the 1995, 2000, and 2010 traffic on the existing roadway system showed that the operational performance, which is already below the acceptable level~ cannot be significantly improved throughout the design period with additional turning lanes or other changes constructed at the in tersections. These intersections were also evaluated to determine when and if further study for traffic signal control or an interchange should be conducted by UDOT~ (The choice q of a signal over an interchange is related to the preferred ; uaHty of service and the functional design of the roadway~) Of the 14 locations ev~luated, it was estimated that all but one would require additional analysis within the design period~ The analysis of the existing roadway show.ed that improvements for safety and traffic management are needed for the entire length of the US 89 corridor: The results of the analysis and the traffic projections were used to develop and analyze improvement alternatives. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS Three alternative designs plus a "No Action" alternative and a Transportation System Management (TSM) alternative were developed for the corridor~ The designs were chosen to best represent possible approaches for improving safety while maintaining an appropriate operational performance throughout the 20-year study period~ The transportation system designs considered are described below: 1. A "No Action" Altemative for which neither operational nor safety improvements are considered for implementation~ 2. A Transportation System Management (TSM) Altemative which would attempt to address the transportation problems without major financial investment~ -6- �3. A Full Freeway Design Alternative with access to US 89 only at interchanges located no closer than one mile. Grade-separated crossings were assumed at major east/west collectors~ 4. A Limited Access Expressway Design Alternative with Interchanges Grade-separated crossings were located no closer than one mile. assumed at east/west collectors~ Right-in/right-out access to US 89 was permitted at selected locations. No left turns or cross movements were permitted at any location. 5. A Limited Access Expressway Design Alternative with Signalized Intersections at locations meeting signal warrants. Right-in/right-out access to US 89 was also permitted at selected locations~ No left turns or cross movements in tersections. were permitted except at the signalized Both the "No Action" and the TSM alternatives would be unable to provide an adequate level of service on US 89 in the future~ Therefore, these were eliminated from further evaluation~ A traffic analysis was performed to determine the expected level of service (LOS) at the .major intersections and along the arterial itself~ The methodology of the Transportation Research Board, 1985 Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, was used for this analysis~ The minimum LOS for the analysis was "D"~ Existing and projected 1995, 2000, an 2010 traffic volumes were considered and analyzed~ The results of the analysis are summarized in Table 1~ -7- �TABLE 11 EXPECTED AVERAGE LEVEL OF SERVICE Altemative Existing 1995 2000 2010 Freeway Design A A B C Limited Access Design with Interchanges A A A A Limited Access Design with Signalized In tersections A C D E INOTE: Level of Service ~s a method typically used to evaluate the traffic conditions at intersections, merge areas of roadways, and the mainline of the roadway. LOS A is optimal while LOS F is essentially nonfunctional. The analysis of the freeway design was performed for existing traffic volumes and for projected 1995~ 2000~ and 2010 volumes~ The results show that the expected average level of service on US 89 would be "C" in 2010~ To provide this level of service three to four freeway lanes in ~ach direction would be necessary, and the majority of ramps would require two lanes~ In addition~ three to four lanes in each direction would be necessary for the access stre~ts~ The limited access expressway design varies from the freeway design by permitting right-in/right-out access to US 89 at selected cross streets~ The effect of this is to reduce the total traffic volumes at the interchanges and on the arterial and collector streets accessing the interchanges~ The expected level of service for this design would be "A" through the year 2010~ To accommodate the traffic volumes three "thru" lanes in each direction on US 89 and two to three lanes on the cross streets will be necessary~ Standard acceleration/deceleration lanes were assumed at the right-in/right-out locations~ -8- �The signalized corridor alternative was analyzed to determine both the expected level of service and average speed on US 89~ This analysis shows that for the 2010 projected volum es the average LOS at the signalized intersections of the corridor will be "E", and the average speed on US 89 in 2010 will be 32 miles per hour~ To maintain this LOS and speed it would be necessary to provide a minimum of three through lanes in each direction of US 89, plus two left turn lanes, and one right turn lane at each intersection. On the cross streets one to two through lanes in each direction, plus one left turn lane, and one right turn lane or shared right/through lane would be necessary at each intersection. The optimum design for the year 2010 is the limited access expressway with interchanges and grade-separated crossings. This design has less impact on the adjacent street network than does the freeway design. This design provides a higher level of service and safety while permitting a higher speed than does the signalized arterial alternative. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION The proposed US 89 corridor improvements were developed to improve safety and to maintain a level of service appropriate for a principal arterial~ The elements of this design include interchanges; grade-separated crossings; controlled access points with adequate acceleration/deceleration lanes; construction of an additional travel lane in each direction; separation of the north and south travel lanes; standardization of the median treatment along the entire length of the roadway; construction of truck climbing lanes; development of a two-way frontage road system on both sides of US 89; improvements to the roadway lighting and signing; and amenities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and buses. Construction of these improvements will require several years to complete~ Interim mitigation may be used to forestall the construction of the improvements; however, the need for certain elements is imminent and will be necessary with or without the use of interim mitigation~ Figure 3 shows the conceptual design of the improvements recommended for the US 89 corridor~ -9- �~ NORTH c::J KEY ~ INTERCHANGE @ GRADE SEPARATION I> RIGHT-IN/RIGHT-OUT FRONTAGE ROADS FIGURE 3 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR US 89 CORRIDOR US 89 Corridor Analysis: in 'Davis & Weber Counties -10- �Currently, the large number of access points on US 89 is not only hazardous, but also reduces, significantly, the quality of service on US 89 and its intersections: Implementation of a limited access expressway design would necessitate closure of all access to US 89 except at 12 designated points. At these locations traffic control measures would serve to ensure safety and an appropriate level of service~ The interchanges and right-in/right-out locations would be the only access points to US 89. All other streets and driveways would be closed with access to those properties provided from the frontage road system. The level of use and compatibility with the existing and planned street network was used to determine which access points would be closed and which would be improved for increased use~ No commercial access to US 89 would be permitted. The improvement elements were prioritized into short-, intermediate-, and longterm construction phases as shown in Table 2~ These phases reflect the need for the improvement as determined by the analysis of traffic and accident data~ Existing and proposed land use was also considered in developing the plan. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSP.SSMENT An environmental assessment of the study corridor was performed to determine what, if any, environmental consequences would result from the proposed improvements. On the basis of this .initial assessment, it was determined that the appropriate environmental document for the proposed project is an Environmental Impact Statement. The major environmental factors requiring further analysis include wildlife, wetlands, fault hazards, slope stability, soils, prime agricultural lands, right-of-way acquisition/displacement, hydrology/floodplain, noise, air quality, and archaeological/historical resources~ Any of the analyzed improvement alternatives would require this level of additional study~ -11- �TABLE 2 PIlBUIOIfAIlY CONSTIlOcnON PHASING PLAN lnW1udiate Interchange Construction 1.1t-I"S HiU Field Road Farmington Junction Interchange Completion LoIIC 1'''-2000 Short Improv.m.t 2001-201' Uintah Junction South Weber Drive 200 North Street Oakhilia Drive Antelope Drive Rftinbow Drive Grade-Separated Crossings · Nicholls Road 200 North Street Oakhills Drive Antelope Drive 6600 South Street Crestwood nrive AcceleraUon/Deceleration Lanes- Green Road 6550 South Street Combe Road Old Mountain Road Cherry Lane 6200 South Street South Weber Drive Sunset Drive leays Creek Drive Valley View Drive 8075 South Street Deer Run Drive Corn III Drive Shepllrd Lane NIcholl. ROlld Carle Drive Oakmont Drive 200 North Street Crestwood Drive Mutton lIollow Drive Oak hills Drive Antelope Drive 6600 South Street Crestwood Drive Truck Climbing Lane Southbound. Deer Run Road-HIU Field Rd. Northbound. Combe ROlld - 8200 South Additional Travel Lane 1-84 - Antelope Drive 1-15 - Old Mountain Road Oakhllili Drive - Antelope Dr. Oakhllls Drive Old MOllntdin Rd. Median Improvement Farmington Interchange Uarrlson Blvd. Channelized IntersecUon • Shepard Lane Old Mountain Road Nicholls Road Green Road Carle Road Oakmont Lane 200 North Street Mutton lIollow Cherry Lane Kays Creek Drive 8075 South Street . Deer Run Drive South Weber Drive 6550 South Drive Chllnncllzed "T" Intersection Crestwood Drive Oakhills Drive Sunllet Drive VaUey View Drive 1-84 Combe Road Frontage Road Burke Lane - 200 North Ulntah Junction - Combe Road 200 North Street South Weber Drive South Weber 6600 South Street Lighting JIIU Interchange Farmington Interchange Nicholls Drive 200 North Street Oakhilll Drive Ulntah Junction South Weber Drive Pedestrian Amenities Shepard Lane Cherry 11111 Deer Run Drive Farmington Interchange Nlcholla Road 200 North Street Oakhllll Drive At any locations where algnala may be InstaUed. Paths to school bus stops. South Weber Drive Antelope Drive 6600 South Crestwood Drive Pathli to Park-andRide Lots Bus Amenities School bus sarety Improvements Park-and-Rlde Lots atl 11Illlntercbange Farmington Intrchg. Oakhilia Intrchg. -12- �COST Preliminary construction costs were developed for the recommended conceptual design. The costs were developed to show only an order of magnitude for the improvement costs. These costs are summarized for each of the construction phases in Table 3. TABLE 3 SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS Base Contingency Total Phase Cost f} 20% Cost 1 $28,051,204 $ 5,610,241 $33,661,445 2 33,735,800 6,747,160 40,482,960 3 8,142,440 1,628,488 9,770,928 $69,929,444 $13~985,889 $83,915~333 TOTAL The preliminary cost estimates for the recommended improvements were also developed for segments of the mainline roadway and the frontage road proposed within the corridor. These costs are summarized by segment in Table 4. All costs are presented in 1989 dollar values. Land acquisition costs were not included in these estimates. However, minimal land acquisition will be required for US 89 mainline improvements~ fluctuate Real estate values widely throughout the corridor and will change with any future development. These values will impact the cost of land acquisition for the recommended frontage roads. -13- �TABLE. 'REUtmfARY COST EST1!1ATES BY SEcnott Ranape 2-Lane Additional 1 Lane Mainline Seetion Unit $: (riD) Lanes (rID) $l5.75/SF $l73/LF $ 5,462,100 $15.75/'SF $ 598,500 1-Lane (Structur.) 2-...... (Structure) $76/SF (EDtInc) Bride· SU/SF $76/SF 3,161,600 -0- -0- 5,191,400 -0- -0- 3,906,400 1,091,250 1,051,200 1,696,320 667 ,500 S 2,865,600 $ 19,887,680 $ ',612,250 Seetion 2 1,439,360 2,"9.1,800 478,800 -0- -0- Seetlon 3 2,440,165 4,116,900 2,004,915 -0- Seetlon 4 1,665,990 2,551,500 1, 19~ ,000 -0- Seetion 5 1,126,230 3,345,300 119,100 1,404,480 S 9,092,880 $ 18,030,600 S 4,398,9':'5 $ 3,100,800 -0$ $ 2,112,500 577,601f 5~':' ,600 • 1,114,400 $ 211,803 IfIfWJ Barrier COIDb Median RaiMd $39.50/LF 1,014,750 I $ ..... $~5.'SF -0- $ 2,421,135 Median AeeUntlDeeelentl_ Boaell $ 3,596,250 Seetion 1 TOTAL: PtGatlp 5,924,960 I ..... ~ $ 1,696,:!20 $76/SF . .nap De_oUtia. Lanes ..rm Totlll $10/LF $30/LF S39.50/LF $39.50/LF ($) $85,000 S 312,300 -0- $205,400 $22 ,9~1, 761 $ -0- 261,600 -0- 193,550 9,104,460 -0- 434,400 -0- 306,U6 16,167,891 -0- 297,900 181 , 305 -0- 10 , 891,345 248,850 -0- 304,050 130,350 -0- 10,093 , 980 591,0i'1 $85,000 $1,670,250 $311,655 $705,075 S69,929,4U -0U4,425 -0- $ �POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS In order to implement an expressway type design for US 89, certain policy issues need to be implemented uniformly throughout all political jurisdictions along the corridor~ While UDOT has final control over the location and installation of access points, each county and city should have a uniform policy to deal with future development~ This will allow equal treatment of developers throughout the corridor~ As development occurs along the corridor, additional areas will require access to the highway. The frontage road system can control this need for additional access. It is recom mended that developers be required to design their development plans to include both frontage roads and their access onto them. The elimination of access points is necessary for the improvement of safety along the corridor~ New access points directly onto US 89 should be discouraged~ Future requests for access onto US 89 should be subject to specific guidelines prior to approval. Any new access point should be considered temporary and subject to closure at such time as deemed necessary by UDOT. Each public agency along the corridor has in place ordinances covering new development. A legal review of those ordinances by each agency is recommended to determine if modifications are necessary prior to the incorporation of guidelines for frontage roads and access points into those ordinances~ FUNDING Several funding sources would be available to fund the improvements recom mended for the US 89 Corridor~ Projects on US 89 would be eligible to receive Federal Aid Primary or state construction funds~ UDOT and the State Transportation Commission are responsible for programming these funds~ One approach for funding the project would be to implement the improvements in the three construction phases~ A bond of $20-25 million could then be issued for construction of the short- term projects. Since each phase of the study is generally a stand-alone phase, this process could then be repeated for subsequent phases~ Under this methodology, funds for construction of the project would not be sought until needed~ ,,:,,15- �The construction of the proposed frontage roads will need to be a joint effort between UDOT and the local jurisdictions~ build the frontage roads where possible. -16- Developers should be required to ��� Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website <a href="http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1702">http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1702</a> Purchasing Information Describe or link to information about purchasing copies of this item. 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Title A name given to the resource Executive summary of US 89 corridor study, Davis and Weber Counties Description An account of the resource Results of the executive summary of US 89 corridor study of Davis and Weber Counties explaining the need for an expressway and funding. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jefferies, Wilbur R. Subject The topic of the resource United States Highway 89 Roads Improvement--Utah Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Administrative records Correspondence Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-03 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Farmington (Utah) Davis County (Utah) Ogden (Utah) Weber County (Utah) Utah United States Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1980-1989 20th century Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Papers of Congressman James V. Hansen, 1970-2003, COLL MSS 351 Series I Box 85 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. View the inventory for this collection at: <a href="http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138">http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663. 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However, I am also authorization or ,informal approval has been appropriation by the authorizing committee -A~ 'rranEportation. apprQpriati~nc whQro no ~rQU know th& Hcu~~ p~ior autho=izA~ion haa lIurpriat!cl tu 1ecu:n th~L yuu. u'lu I was the chance to request authorization at ~V the pub.l.le worK.S COTNnl.t. tee tor .~ee1-al 'DroicotG, ' bafora aware r\,1nr~ 1 \'uJ' the 1 ('I that no given for this ~ublio Works and I"t"r"h , h~ t 1 rttll?S: be$n Qiven. uuL ~Gl.A~ d.~VQU~Q"'~ the recant memoors v! hearin;s held ot aonqress w1'th '" will be another opportunity. On April 18, the Surface TranZipcrtation Suboornmi ttee has scheduled a'nether FcrtunAt~ly, ~here :.1,,'..1. ~ cu",l.h~. 1z;s Liol\ ~ppn~~'~~~~y ~Q p~Q~cnt hea.:d.n9'. I "U.'iJgc3~ our Oictriot'g nQodc and I have roaaarehed and it .a . : 8uqgestion. pr~pare~ you roquoct'. ~n eOnQ.rn8~ a statement for you. I , offe~ You will notice that I have cx~anded the , request to include Authorization for funding to restore the cauaeway to Anta~Opc 1.Qlanf1 , ,~;a~'ntlt'" Tn' ~nn ~ unrAitl i, ,,~d oem. ~oth (\S ~n environmental resource and a tourist attraction. The reoommended statement underscores , its importance to northern Utah . • OO.U'':. of oth.~ e~I'I~T-:l"HJ r'l"t-in,Aitip.F:, nur 1!l'tBte has bocn uuble to fund repair of the causeway. The opportunity to obtain federal ' help hall ;one unnoticed. I 'br'inq it to your attention, ~oge~her w!~~ ~ ~1~n of ~gtion, with tho hc~. that oongr~s5icnal aqenda ' beinq pursued part of the District. ~ (. (• ~ (~ I( I, s S __ w. for ~an m.d~ j t the first ~lQ • � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Farmington (Utah) Davis County (Utah) Utah United States Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1990-1999 20th century Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Papers of Congressman James V. Hansen, 1970-2003, COLL MSS 351 Series I Box 85 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. View the inventory for this collection at: <a href="http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138">http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Highway 89 Digital Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS351SerIBx85_Item_6.pdf Highway 89; https://highway89.org/files/original/ba1945118e4348d825c089bacc96fdf9.pdf 33894449f839afde1847ac4121c35df7 PDF Text Text PROJECT CONFERENCE RECORD 1 7 project: U5-89, Farmington to South Ogden Place: Date: December 29, 1993 8031 Farmington city Hall Conference Room No. : . Time: 9:00 am Attending: Brooks Carter, Corps Jeanette Gallihugh, Corps Max Forbush, Farmington City Greg Bell, Farmington City Earl Kemp, Farmington city Marda Dillree, st. Rep. Joel Hall, Versar Lindi Gregory, Versar Lynn Zollinger, UDOT Dist. 1 Denis stuhff, UDOT Dist. 1 Dave Berg, UDOT Environmental Congressman Jim Hansen Peter Jenks, aide Aaron Richards, property owner Craig Peterson, Versar Subjects Discussed: Following introductions, Craig Peterson, Versar, explained the purpose of the meeting was to select an access option from 115/US-89 for the west Farmington area. Access is needed to reduce future congestion through Farmington and along 600 West . Wasatch Front Regional Council projects 30,000 daily vehicle trips in this area within 15 years. All traffic from the west Farmington area must currently pass through Farmington City, with much of it passing through the Clark Lane Historic Homes District and travelling in front of a junior high school and near an elementary school. The road will be built and maintained by the state. A handout showing the three options was passed around and the pros and cons of each option was explained. The reason for the variety of options is avoidance of wetlands. Two of the options tie into Clark Lane at 1100 West, while the third option ties into Clark Lane east of 1100 West. Wetlands Discussion - Brooks Carter, us Army Corps of Engineers (COE) , took a few minutes to explain the regulations concerning wetlands. First, you must look to avoid wetlands if at all possible and practicable. If you cannot avoid wetlands, then you must minimize the impacts in the most practicable manner. Finally, you mitigate by creating new wetlands to replace the lost and impacted wetlands. Currently, the COE does not prefer anyone option. If one option which impacts more wetlands then another option is selected, then UDOT and Farmington must prove to the COE, by providing safety standards, traffic projection, and air quality information, along with City planning information, that option is the most practicable option. 1 �Aaron Richards, a resident of the area where the access road would be located, stated that his fields are wet because they have been farmed and irrigated, not because they are wetlands. There are some drains through the fields and he pointed out their locations. He is not happy about his fields being called jurisdictional wetlands. Congressman Jim Hansen explained in general terms problems that have arisen with the Threatened and Endangered Species Act and Wetlands under the Clean Water Act. He stated that both these acts will be in for some congressional changes during 1994 because they create a land "taking" without offering just compensation. Mr. Hansen feels that economic impacts need to be weighed along with biological impacts. Marda Dillree, state Representative for Farmington, expressed her belief that wetlands are taking economic value from Davis County because of the costs involved to identify and avoid or mitigate. Farmington city Transportation Master Plan Issues Mayor-elect Bell explained the importance of the Burke Lane access to Farmington's transportation master plan. Access over 1-15 between Farmington and the developing west Farmington area is limited to two streets - Clark Lane and Glover Lane. Connections between Clark Lane and Glover Lane on the west side of 1-15 is also limited to two streets - 650 West and 1525 West . The City's master plan calls for the development of something like a loop system around Farmington to improve traffic circulation and emergency response times. The streets involved in this would be 1100 West, Clark Lane, Glover Lane, and Main Street/US-89. The Burke Lane access needs to tie into this loop to take west side traffic away from schools. Burke Lane Access Options option "A" is the original access proposal. It is the most direct access to Clark Lane and 1100 West, with one long, gentle curve. However, it impacts over seven acres of wetlands. Option "B" has been dropped from further study because it does not provide reasonable access to the projected growth area in the west Farmington area. Option "c" has two curves and impacts less than one acre of wetlands, but it does not tie into Clark Lane at 1100 West. option "C" creates two intersections which will decrease safety and increase air pollution problems. Option "D" is a compromise between options "A" and "C". It is estimated to impact approximately four acres of wetlands by snaking around them before tying into Clark Lane at 1100 West. 2 �Closinq Comments Versar will provide the COE with user costs and safety ratings for options "A," "C," and "D". Farmington City will provide the COE with a copy of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan. The COE will use this additional information, along with the wetland impacts information, to determine which option is a "practicable permitting" option for the Burke Lane access. 3 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website <a href="http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1698">http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1698</a> Purchasing Information Describe or link to information about purchasing copies of this item. 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Title A name given to the resource Versar project conference record for US-89, Farmington to South Ogden Description An account of the resource Versar project conference record for US-89, Farmington to South Ogden, suggesting an access option from I-15/US 89 for the west Farmington area with a discussion on the wetlands, transportation master plan issues, and Burke Lane access options. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peterson, Craig Subject The topic of the resource United States Highway 89 Roads Improvement--Utah Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Administrative records Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Versar, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/29/93 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Farmington (Utah) Davis County (Utah) Utah United States Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1990-1999 20th century Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Papers of Congressman James V. Hansen, 1970-2003, COLL MSS 351 Series I Box 85 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. View the inventory for this collection at: <a href="http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138">http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Highway 89 Digital Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS351SerIBx85_Item_1.pdf Highway 89; https://highway89.org/files/original/c90973e8fb2580cd20e98c1ed5b579e6.pdf adf9eefa08bf3c405ae04e02f20e2733 PDF Text Text SEP 1 5 1 912 Historic beginnings ROBERT W. ARBUCKLE Mayor PATRICIA City Manager GARY E. ELLIOTT C. PARSELL L. HANK SEMADENI Council Members JAMES DONA SCHARP Recorder/ Finance Officer LYNE'ITE BINGHAM Treasurer N. ACHTER GREGORY S BELL MAX FORBUSH 130 North Main P. O. Box F Farmington, Utah 84025 Telephone (801) 451-2383 September 11, 1992 Congressman James V. Hansen 324 25th Street Ogden, Utah 84401 Dear Congressman Hansen, The City Council appreciated your attendance at our Council meeting and the input you contributed towards resolving some of the anticipated impacts of the proposed U.S. 89 Corridor Project. As a community we support the project, contingent on UDOT meeting Farmington's essential needs listed as priority items 1 thru 4 on the attached "U.S. 89 Corridor Improvement Impacts" document. We are writing this letter to request your assistance in securing these four prerequisites as a condition of support of the project. We support the notion of drafting these prerequisites in the scope of the project to adequately define the negative impacts the U.S. 89 project creates on Farmington City. Included on the referenced list are other impacts of community concern. We believe that most of these items will be resolved during the E.I.S. and design process. However, items 2, 3, & 4 are not currently in the scope of the project and our priority #1 is of utmost concern. The City wants all of the items to be included in the review process of the project, but items 1 thru 4 should be prerequisite to funding. As you know, the Council and I are concerned that this project is constructed so that we maintain the economic viability of the -commercial zone located on U.S. 89 in north Farmington. Item No. 1 best addresses this concern. Intended improvements in harmony with proposed road Gross-sections would allow the community to maintain the at-grade intersection until the level of service dictates additional improvements. This community concern could be addressed by phasing of the project with this intersection completed in the last phase, or by delaying construction at this intersection until the commercial viability of the new development is not controlled by visibility and access criteria. �Congressman James V. Hansen September 11, 1992 Page 2 Your help in resolving items No. 1 thru 4 is appreciated. Inclusion of these items as outlined should not negatively impact our neighboring community, but will significantly improve the impact on Farmington. If the timing or phasing of the Shepard Lane intersection can be addressed by providing interim TSM improvements; all safety, traffic flow, and planning issues can still be provided by this project without local conflicts. If additional clarification would be helpful, please feel free to contact us. Successful resolution of these issues, without a destructive influence of this process, remains our goal. Your leadership and your efforts to provide the funding to date and in the future are appreciated. Robert W. Arbuckle Mayor RWA/EK/ml �FARMINGTON CITY IMPACTS u.S. 89 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 1. UDOT should be requested to allow the continued operation of the at-grade signalized intersection as the level of service (LOS), and capacity remain favorable. Interim TSM improvements, including additional lanes for high demand movements, should be programmed to assure an acceptable LOS for the next 10 to 20 years. If, in the future, UDOT desires to design and install a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI), the following elements should be considered: A. Safe pedestrian access from the west side of U.S. 89 across the SPUI to existing commercial and residential activities on the east side. B. Consider design alternatives producing the least associated impacts to abutting property including, but not limited to, minimizing the height of SPUI structure by some minimal lowering of Shepard Lane, alternate treatments and analysis of which road should actually be elevated, and noise mitigation strategies for elevated structures/highways. C. The northbound off-ramp at Shepard Lane should be provided with "stop" control for eastbound motorists proceeding past Knowlton Elementary School. 2. The City of Farmington is negatively impacted by improved development of U.S. 89 if the project development does not include improvements through the connection to I-IS. The intersections of the improved U.S. 89 and existing I-IS occurs at Burke Lane. The improved u.S. 89 will exacerbate the existing problems at this intersection. Re-establishment of Burke Lane with improvements to the intersection of the two major highways is necessary to mitigate the impact of this project and should be included in the proposed project scope instead of delaying this portion of the U.S. 89 improvements. Separation of community areas created by limited access highway construction could also be mitigated with this approach. 3. UDOT should carefully assess the drainage and wetland mitigation measures associated with the EIS process. The entire area from Farmington Junction to I-IS/Burke Lane should be included. The design mitigation alternatives analysis should include a detention/retention basin near the I-IS/Burke Lane interchange. (Small pockets of wetlands should be traded for one large enhanced wetland area.) �This will also resolve a past problem created by Federal Highway construction. 4. Noise abatement alternatives should be examined through the entire corridor from Farmington Junction to Burke Lane. U.S. 89 improvements combined with the increased traffic projected on this road system will significantly increase noise (above current allowable Federal regulated levels) in the northwest portion of Farmington. This area currently exceeds allowable levels due to the past construction of 1-15 without any noise abatement facilities, anticipated road elevation increases between Cherry Hill and Burke Lane will also increase this problem. Maintaining the commercial viability of this area would dictate that construction of sound walls through this area would not be acceptable to the community to mitigate noise pollution. Since a significant portion of the residential development in the community is sandwiched between 1-15 and U.S. 89 in this location, the increased noise level combined with the unacceptable levels generated by 1-15 would have a significant negative environmental impact on the existing homeowners. Mitigation of this problem could be accomplished by construction of sound walls along 1-15 to significantly decrease existing background noise. Farmington believes that this approach should be included in the proposed project scope. The negative visual impacts of this project could also be reduced with this approach. 5. Request that UDOT use aesthetic design and materials for retaining walls along on-off ramps at Shepard Lane. 6. UDOT should analyze and consider the elimination of the east frontage road from Fruit Heights to Farmington and route traffic to the west side frontage road, to avoid impacts to Main Street. 7. Request that UDOT consider mitigation of adverse impact to access from the Knowlton Elementary School on Shepard Lane. The impacts to be assessed include, but are not limited to, sidewalks, drop-off zones, circulation, and access. 8. Due to the adverse impacts to access of abutting property resulting from the proposed expressway design of U.S. 89, UDOT should complete the proposed frontage and access roads as shown in their alternative drawings. Specifically, however, the access road as illustrated in Alternative 2, Drawing No.2 (Attachment B), should be redesigned to extend southeastward and connect with Burke Lane to the south. 9. SR 272 should be widened and improved ~~th pedestrian facilities on the west side from Farmington Junction to Shepard Lane. �10. The northbound off-ramp at Shepard Lane should have stop control for eastbound motorists proceeding east past Knowlton Elementary School. 11. The alignment of 1875 North and SR 272 (Main Street) at Farmington Junction should be designed to establish a more direct route between the two east-west connections. Design alternatives for the interchange including impacts for Main Street over versus under options should be presented to Farmington City for review and comment. 12. UDOT should include provisions for pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian facilities compatible with Farmington's Master Plan at Farmington Junction and Shepard Lane. 13. UDOT should examine and provide for pedestrian access to the Smith's Shopping Center from the west side of u.S. 89 at Shepard Lane. 14. A second access from Main Street into the Smith's property as well as replacement parking should be provided to replace the lost driveway from u.S. 89 and any lost parking resulting from the widening and raising of u.S. 89. 15. Economic impacts resulting from loss of current access during construction and their mitigation should be addressed in the ElS. 16. UDOT's ElS should include any impacts resulting from placement of fill material near Shepard Lane on ground already having a high water table. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website <a href="http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1696">http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/highway89/id/1696</a> Purchasing Information Describe or link to information about purchasing copies of this item. To order photocopies, scans, or prints of this item for fair use purposes, please see Utah State University's Reproduction Order Form at: <a href="https://library.usu.edu/specol/using/copies.php">https://library.usu.edu/specol/using/copies.php</a> Digital Publisher List the name of the entity that digitized and published this item online. Digitized by: Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library Date Digital Record the date the item was digitized. 2013 Conversion Specs Scanned by Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library using Epson Expression 10000 scanner. Checksum 3859913501 File Size Size of the file in bytes. 3457821 Bytes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence from Robert Arbuckle to Congressman James Hansen, September 11, 1992 Description An account of the resource Correspondence from Robert Arbuckle to Congressman James Hansen, thanking Congressman Hansen for his participation in the plans for the US 89 corridor project. Also included is a list of concerns about the project. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arbuckle, Robert W. Subject The topic of the resource United States Highway 89 Roads Improvement--Utah Roads--Design and construction Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Correspondence Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Farmington City Corporation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/11/92 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Farmington (Utah) Davis County (Utah) Utah United States Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1990-1999 20th century Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Papers of Congressman James V. Hansen, 1970-2003, COLL MSS 351 Series I Box 85 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. View the inventory for this collection at: <a href="http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138">http://uda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv82138</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Highway 89 Digital Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS351SerIBx85_Item_3.pdf Highway 89;