How much will this project cost? Roughly

$700,000 excluding repaving, which will fol-

low as a separate project.

How long will this project take?

Starting in spring or summer of 2019, the

project will span approximately 3 months, ex-

cluding repaving.

Will traffic be detoured during construc-

tion?

Yes it will with some short-term closures;

however, local traffic will still be maintained

for most of the time.

Will any property be acquired? This pro-

ject is expected to occur entirely within the

existing public right-of-way. No acquisition is

anticipated.

Urbana Monument Square Historic District

How will the project affect the Monument

Square Historic District?

The project will not require new right-of-way

from the historic district. The proposed plant-

ings within the four quadrants of the intersec-

tion are expected to enhance the visual appeal

of this important resource. Based on this, it is

expected that the project will be found to have

“no adverse effect” on the historic district.

Will customers be able to park in the load-

ing/unloading zones? The City proposes to

restrict these areas to loading/unloading only

during typical delivery hours. The load-

ing/unloading zones are expected to affect only

8 to 12 parking spaces.

Can rumble strips be provided at the cross-

walk approaches to better alert drivers?

This is not a recommended treatment at this

location. Drivers may become accustomed to

rumble strips and similar static devices, causing

the devices to lose effectiveness.

City of Urbana Engineering

Tyler Bumbalough, PE

Phone: 937-652-4324

Email: tyler.bumbalough@ci.urbana.oh.us

Ohio Department of Transportation

Tricia Bishop

Phone: 937-497-6721

Email: tricia.bishop@dot.ohio.gov

Questions or Comments? Contact Us!

What is a Rectangu-

lar Rapid Flashing

Beacon (RRFB)? An

RRFB is a user-

actuated amber LED

light that supplements

warning signs at un-

signalized intersec-

tions or mid-block

crossings. RRFBs

have been shown to

increase driver yield-

ing behavior.

Monument Square Roundabout Improvements

CHP-36-14.88, PID 103793 Project Update Meeting 2/9/2017

The environmental review, consultation

and other actions required by applicable

Federal environmental laws for this pro-

ject are being, or have been, carried out

by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327

and a Memorandum of Understanding

dated 12/11/2015, and executed by

FHWA and ODOT.

In response to the valuable input received from the public at

the meeting held on February 1, 2016, the City of Urbana is

pleased to present the refined design for the proposed safety

improvements to the roundabout:

• Pedestrian-actuated rectangular rapid flashing beacon cross-

walk signage will be provided at the roundabout and the in-

tersections of Scioto Street/Locust Street and Miami

Street/Walnut Street to improve crossing safety.

• Additional lighting is proposed in the four quadrants of the

intersection to improve pedestrian visibility at night.

• The angled parking space nearest the parking area entranc-

es will be eliminated to reduce conflicts between backing ve-

hicles and exiting roundabout traffic.

• Mountable curbing is being considered in the areas presently

striped between the through/left and right lanes to prevent

vehicles from passing in this area and to reduce speeds.

• The loading/unloading zones within the four quadrants of

the intersection will be converted to landscaped islands.

Loading/unloading zones will be provided within the nearby

parallel parking areas on US 36 and US 68.

The proposed refinements are presented on the following page.

Tyler Bumbalough, PE City Engineer 205 South Main Street Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 652-4324 ph tyler.bumbalough@ci.urbana.oh.us

City of Urbana Engineering

ODOT District 7 Environmental

Tricia Bishop Environmental Coordinator 1001 St. Marys Avenue Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 497-6721 ph tricia.bishop@dot.ohio.gov