Proposed IR-76 Widening/Reconstruction. ODOT Project: SUM ; PID No.: Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio

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1 Proposed IR-76 Widening/Reconstruction ODOT Project: SUM ; PID No.: Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING SUMMARY AND RESPONSES TO COMMENTS Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Ohio Department of Transportation District South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio (330) or (800)

2 Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 Comment Summary 1 Meeting Details 2 Date/Time 2 Location 2 Purpose of Meeting 2 Meeting Notification 2 Attendance 3 Meeting Format 3 Information Stations 3 Information Gathered 4 Public Involvement Meeting Comments 4 Noise Public Involvement Comments 8 Appendices Appendix A News Release Publication Notification Letter and Distribution List Meeting Sign-In Sheets Informational Handout Completed Comment Forms Appendix B Noise Public Involvement Summary Appendix C Public Meeting Photographs

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, an Open-House Public Involvement (PI) Meeting was conducted by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 4 to present and discuss the project, as currently proposed, with local residents, business owners, the general public, and public officials. Public comments regarding the proposed SUM project and any potential social, economic, and/or environmental impacts associated with the proposed project were welcomed and solicited by ODOT personnel. In total, 32 people, including residents, business owners and local officials attended the Open-House PI Meeting. Members of the public were encouraged to view project information exhibits in the open-house area. The exhibits focused on the following areas: Proposed Improvements Right-of-Way Acquisition Process Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Air Quality/Noise/Environmental Documentation Throughout the Open-House PI Meeting, personnel from ODOT, Carpenter Marty Transportation and McCormick Taylor (Project Team) were available to address any questions and/or concerns regarding the proposed highway improvements project. Written and oral comments were solicited during the meeting, and written comments could be provided by mail prior to the end of the formal comment period on July 7, Comment Summary Comment forms were provided to solicit feedback from attendees of the meeting. Seven (7) comment forms were completed and returned to ODOT District 4. In general, the written and oral comments indicated the following concerns/suggestions: Construct noise walls prior to the widening of Interstate Route (IR) 76; Maintain highway condition to reduce noise levels; Correct drainage issues with the culverts located at STA and STA , and the Barber Road interchange; IR-76 entrance/exit ramps at Barber Road should remain open during construction; Maintain traffic along IR-76 24/7; Do not change current traffic patterns at the Barber Road interchange; Construction should be completed in a timely manner so impacts on local businesses are reduced; Highway signs along IR-76 should be large and highly visible; Require truck traffic to stay in right lane on the gradual hill inclines; Construct noise walls to reduce noise; and Deficient entrance ramp from Barber Road to eastbound IR-76. Page 1

4 MEETING DETAILS Date/Time: Tuesday, June 17, :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Barberton Middle School Cafeteria th Street NW Barberton, OH Purpose of Meeting: The purpose of the public meeting was to present and discuss the currently proposed SUM widening/reconstruction highway improvements project along IR-76 with local residents, business owners, the general public, and public officials; to solicit public comments regarding the proposed project, and any potential social, economic, and/or environmental impacts associated with the proposed project; present and discuss the proposed noise walls and their selected colors and textures; and solicit public comments regarding the air quality qualitative Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) study and the quantitative Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5 ) Hot- Spot Analysis. Representatives from ODOT District 4 and project consultants were available to discuss the proposed improvements, right-of-way acquisition process, and environmental impacts, and address any questions and/or concerns the public may have regarding the proposed project to improve highway capacity and reduce congestion to better serve the needs of the traveling public. The following highway improvements were presented and discussed at the meeting: Addition of one (1) eastbound/westbound lane from west of State Route (SR) 21 to east of W. State Street within the existing highway median; Addition of five (5) noise barriers; Extension of entrance and exit ramps at interchanges; Reconstruction and replacement of bridges/culverts; Highway drainage improvements; and Full depth pavement replacement along the mainline and ramps. The proposed project is scheduled for construction in Fall The estimated construction cost is approximately $104 million. Meeting Notifications: A news release was issued to local media on May 30, 2014 to announce the meeting date, time, location, and purpose. As a result of the news release, the Akron Beacon Journal Online posted an article on June 4, 2014, entitled ODOT wants to add lane to I-76 through Norton, Barberton. Additionally, an electronic advertisement was posted on the ODOT District 4 website. Public meeting notification letters, dated June 3, 2014, were mailed to 268 property owners, businesses and public officials. See Appendix A of this report for copies of the news release, publication, notification letter and distribution list. Page 2

5 Attendance: Thirty-two (32) attendees registered for the meeting. See Appendix A of this report for a copy of the public meeting sign-in sheet. Representatives from ODOT District 4 and project consultants were available to discuss the proposed improvements, right-of-way acquisition process, and environmental impacts, and to address any questions and/or concerns the public may offer. The following Project Team members attended. ODOT District 4 1. Lisa Bose 2. Matt Chaney 3. Edward Deley, Jr. 4. Brent Kovacs 5. Robert Lang 6. Lauren Phillis 7. Steve Rebillot 8. Elizabeth Rios 9. Chelsea Smith 10. Tim Ward 11. Douglas Yard Carpenter Marty Transportation 12. Bill Marty 13. Mike Weeks McCormick Taylor 14. Jack Cramer 15. Jeff Lasko 16. Justin Pitts MEETING FORMAT Held in the Barberton Middle School cafeteria, the meeting was structured as an Open-House PI Meeting. The meeting format provided the public with an opportunity to speak one-on-one with Project Team members, to ask questions, and to express their interests, comments and concerns regarding the project. Members of the Project Team were available throughout the Open-House to address any questions, identify public issues, and collect public input. Informational Stations: Listed below is a description of each informational station from the Open-House Public Involvement Meeting: Station 1: Registration and Introduction. Upon arrival, attendees were asked to sign-in at the registration table where a PI Informational Handout on the proposed project and public meeting was available for their use. The PI Information Handout included a Public Meeting Comment Form that gave the public an opportunity to provide written comments or suggestions at their discretion. See PI Informational Handout and completed Comment Forms in Appendix A of this report. This PI Handout was also available on ODOT s website. Station 2: About the Project. This station included multiple mapping sets and project documentation throughout the exhibit area, and was established to convey a level of understanding with the public regarding the proposed project. Plot aerial mapping with proposed widening superimposed, preliminary right-of-way plans including the property map and right-of-way detail sheet for the proposed right-ofway takes at the Wolf Creek/abandoned railroad area, proposed maintenance of traffic (MOT) mapping, and the anticipated project schedule were displayed for Page 3

6 public viewing. In addition, two (2) bound hard copies of the Barber Road, Cleveland-Massillon Road, SR 21 and IR-76 Feasibility Studies were provided for viewing, and project team members were available to interact one-on-one with participants and solicit public comments/suggestions. Station 3: Air Quality. Air quality is an important consideration for all proposed highway projects which add capacity; therefore, project team members were available at Station 3 to discuss results of the Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) and Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) Hot-spot Analysis with the public, and give the public an opportunity to comment on these air quality analyses, and the other social, economic and environmental impacts for the project. The Qualitative MSAT Analysis Report and PM 2.5 Hot Spot Analysis Report were available for review during the meeting. A handout regarding the air quality study and where to send comments regarding the study was available at this station and additional comment forms were also available here. Station 4: Noise Analysis and Community Context Sensitivity. As part of the environmental process, a traffic noise analysis was conducted to assess sound levels and identify Noise Sensitive Areas. Public participants were given the opportunity to view the traffic noise analysis report, selected noise wall locations on aerial mapping, and the texture/material and color chosen for the residential and highway sides of the noise barrier, and interact one-on-one with individual team members at this station. Station 5: Environmental Overview. This station was established to convey a level of understanding with the public regarding the environmental impacts of the project, and give the public an opportunity to provide information regarding the presence of any known cultural resources and/or environmental sensitive areas relative to this project. Participants were able to review environmental documentation prepared for the project study area, particularly the Level 2 Ecological Survey Report, Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Screening, Phase I ESA, Section 106 Request for Review, and Purpose and Need document. Station 6: Comment Area. Attendees used this area to complete their comment forms and place them in the Public Comments box for Project Team review. This comment form allowed attendees to , mail or fax their comments up to two weeks following the public involvement meeting, as well. INFORMATION GATHERED Public Involvement Meeting Comments: Interested attendees were encouraged and offered the opportunity to submit a written comment on the provided Public Meeting Comment Form during the meeting, or by mail or to ODOT District 4. An area was available for attendees to write their comment(s) and leave their comment sheet in a designated Public Comments Box. A total of 7 public comments were received by ODOT District 4. Written comments submitted during the public comment period and responses to the comments are summarized in Table 1. Page 4

7 Table 1. Summary of Written Comments and ODOT Response to the Comments # Commenter Address/ /Phone 1 Gail Bachtel 1981 Connect Rd Support Project? Yes Nature of Concern Comment(s) Response Noise 2 Anonymous N/A N/A Noise 3 4 Norm Kendall Bob Zimmerman 5 Beth Meeks 3754 Clark Mill Rd. Adrian230@att.net 2015 Connect Rd. 412 Hazelwood Ext. Beth0523@gmail.com Yes N/A Yes Drainage Drainage Noise Noise walls built prior to construction of the IR-76 widening. Maintain roadway condition to reduce noise. Mitigate drainage issues with the culvert located at STA Mitigate drainage issues with the culvert located at STA Noise walls built prior to construction of the IR-76 widening. The construction sequence will be determined by the design-build team. Noise walls will be built as early as feasible. At this time pavement type has not been determined. Full depth asphalt is one of the potential pavement types for the roadway. This pavement type would be substantially quieter than the existing pavement. Longitudinally grooved concrete is also a potential pavement type and would keep traffic noise down. Culvert rehabilitation/replacement has been identified as part of the SUM project. Culvert rehabilitation/replacement has been identified as part of the SUM project. The culvert at STA is proposed to be replaced with a larger culvert as part of the project. The construction sequence will be determined by the design-build team. Noise walls will be built as early as feasible. Page 5

8 # Commenter Address/ /Phone 6 7 Adam S. Huff (Fred Martin Superstore) Robert H. Jones 3195 Barber Rd N/A Support Project? N/A Yes Nature of Concern Comment(s) Response Barber Rd. Interchange / Drainage Noise / Highway Signs / Truck Traffic / Ramps Mitigate drainage issues at the Barber Road interchange; IR- 76 entrance/exit ramps at Barber Road should remain open during construction; maintain traffic along IR-76 24/7; do not change current traffic patterns at the Barber Road interchange; construction should be completed in a timely manner. Maintain highway condition; highway signs along IR-76 should be large and highly visible; require truck traffic to stay in right lane on the gradual hill inclines; deficient entrance ramp from Barber Road to eastbound IR-76; construct noise barriers. Roadway drainage ditches will be enhanced within ODOT right-of-way to accommodate storm water flow. Two lanes in each direction along IR-76 shall be maintained at all times during project construction. The current traffic pattern at the Barber Road interchange will not be modified by the project. The westbound IR-76 exit ramp to Barber Road will be closed a maximum of 30-days. The eastbound IR-76 entrance ramp from Barber Road will be closed a maximum of 120-days. The westbound IR-76 entrance ramp from Barber Road and the eastbound IR-76 exit ramp to Barber Road will be maintained. ODOT will maintain the integrity of the highway. The entrance ramp from Barber Road to eastbound IR-76 will be lengthened to allow for proper acceleration as part of the project. The construction of recommended noise walls is included as part of the project. Page 6

9 Noise Public Involvement Comments: On March 7, 2014, property owner/occupant Noise Public Involvement (PI) letters and noise wall surveys were distributed to benefitted property owners/occupants (receivers) located behind the recommended noise walls along the five (5) noise sensitive areas (NSAs) adjacent to IR-76 in the cities of Norton and Barberton to determine if the benefitted receivers want the recommended noise walls as part of ODOT s noise abatement design process. The PI Noise mailing and subsequent door-to-door canvassing also provided benefitted receivers with possible textures/materials and colors to select for the residential sides of the recommended noise walls. Results of the Noise Wall Survey were totaled following the end of the 60-day comment period. The total number of possible votes for benefitted property owners and/or occupants and survey results, including the preferred material/color, is provided in Table 2. Table 2. Survey Results No. of Votes Yes No No Opinion Type Color NSA E Field Stone (7)* Taupe (6)* NSA F Field Stone (6)* Taupe (5)* NSA I Ashlar Stone (8)* Taupe (8)* NSA K Field Stone (9)* Taupe (9)* NSA L * - ( ) = Number of Votes Ashlar Stone (11)* Light Gray (6)* As a result of the Noise Wall Survey and door-to-door canvassing, 50% or greater of the benefitted receivers in all five (5) NSAs voted in favor of the recommended noise walls. Therefore, all of the recommended noise walls are currently proposed for detailed design and construction as part of the IR-76 widening/reconstruction project. See Noise Public Involvement Summary in Appendix B. Page 7

10 Appendix A

11 Ohio Department of Transportation District S. Arlington Avenue Akron, OH Contact: Justin Chesnic Public Information Officer or D04.PIO@dot.state.oh.us ODOT SLATES PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FOR PROPOSED IR 76 WIDENING AT NORTON AND BARBERTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AKRON, OH (May 30, 2014) The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 4 will be conduct an Open House Public Involvement Meeting to solicit public comments on a proposed traffic congestion improvement project Interstate Route 76 (IR 76), in Summit County, OH. The proposed project includes widening IR 76 and improvements to existing interchanges in the cities of Norton and Barberton. The purpose of the project is to improve safety, reduce congestion, and alleviate mobility and access concerns along this section of IR 76 from the Medina County Line to West State Street. The following improvements are proposed: Addition of one (1) additional eastbound and westbound travel lane from west of State Route (SR) 21 to east of West State Street within the existing median; Extension of entrance and exit ramps at interchanges; Bridge and culvert reconstruction and/or replacement; Drainage Improvements; and Full depth pavement replacement along mainline IR 77 and ramps. The Open House Public Involvement Meeting is scheduled: Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Location: Barberton Middle School cafeteria th Street NW Barberton, OH The public involvement meeting will be conducted in an open house format with no formal presentation. Attendees may arrive anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

12 Mapping and project plan sheets illustrating the proposed roadway and interchange improvement project will be displayed for public review and comment. Throughout the open house, representatives from ODOT and its project team will be available to discuss the proposed improvements and environmental impacts, and to address any questions and concerns the public may have. Written or oral comments may be submitted during the public involvement meeting, while written comments may also be mailed to: Anthony M. Urankar District 4 District Deputy Director Ohio Department of Transportation 2088 South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio Attention: Steven J. Rebillot District 4 Planning Administrator The final date to submit comments is Monday, June 30, Copies of all meeting materials will be available for review at Ohio Department of Transportation District 4, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH Meeting handouts and displays will also be available on the ODOT District 4 website: (scroll down, and select Public Meetings in District 4 under the Services heading). Also, a summary of public comments received during the public comment period and associated responses will be posted on the website within 60 days after the close of the public comment period. Construction of the proposed $103.9 million project is expected to begin in spring The meeting location is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of For more information about the project or to request special assistance under ADA of 1990 to participate in the meeting, please contact: Douglas Yard, P.E. Project Manager Ohio Department of Transportation, District or Douglas.Yard@dot.state.oh.us Robert Lang Environmental Specialist Ohio Department of Transportation, District or Robert.Lang@dot.state.oh.us ####

13 ODOT wants to add lane to I-76 through Norton, Barberton Page 1 of 1 6/19/2014 Click to Print ODOT wants to add lane to I-76 through Norton, Barberton Ohio agency seeking input on plan to add third lane to highway By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Published: June 4, :56 PM The Ohio Department of Transportation wants to widen Interstate 76 through Norton and Barberton. The state agency is proposing to add a third lane to the highway between state Route 21 and West State Street. It s a fairly high-traveled area, ODOT spokesman Justin Chesnic said about the reason why. About 70,000 vehicles use that 5.6-mile stretch each day. Norton Police Chief Thad Hete said the two-lane highway can get congested during rush hour and called it a highaccident area in the city. If [adding lanes] would cut down on the congestion and cut down on the number of accidents, I m all for it, he said. The $105 million project also involves adding noise walls in some areas; extending ramps at interchanges; rebuilding and replacing bridges and culverts; improving drainage; and replacing the pavement. There s no date set for the construction to begin. Instead, the agency is preparing the project now for when funding becomes available, Chesnic said. ODOT will hold a public hearing to gather feedback from 5 to 7 p.m. June 17 at the Barberton Middle School cafeteria, 477 Fourth St. NW. No formal presentation will be made and people can arrive at any time. Rick Armon can be reached at or rarmon@thebeaconjournal.com. Find this article at: Click to Print Copyright 2013 Ohio.com

14 Ohio Department of Transportation District South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio (800) John R. Kasich, Governor Jerry Wray, Director Anthony M. Urankar, District Deputy Director June 3, 2014 Subject: Open House Public Involvement Meeting Proposed Interstate Route 76 Widening/Interchange Improvements Project ODOT Project: SUM ; PID Cities of Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio Dear Resident/Property-Business Owner/Interested Citizen: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will conduct an Open House Public Involvement Meeting for proposed roadway improvements along Interstate Route 76 (IR-76), in the cities of Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio. This project will improve highway capacity and reduce traffic congestion to better serve the needs of the traveling public. The project limits extend from Medina Line Road, in Norton, to West State Street, in Barberton, a distance of approximately 5.6 miles. The project proposes to construct one (1) additional eastbound and westbound travel lane from west of State Route (SR) 21 to east of West State Street within the existing highway median. The project includes extension of entrance/exit ramps at interchanges, bridge and culvert reconstruction and replacement, drainage improvements and pavement replacement along mainline IR-76 and ramps. The public involvement meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Barberton Middle School cafeteria located at th Street NW, Barberton, Ohio. The public involvement meeting will be conducted in an open house format with no formal presentation. Attendees may arrive anytime between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The purpose of this public involvement meeting is to present and discuss the proposed project and to solicit public comments regarding its social, economic and environmental impacts. In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (codified as 36 CFR 800), ODOT also requests information regarding the presence of any known cultural resources in the vicinity of the project. Cultural resources include prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, historic bridges and buildings, sites and districts. An analysis of potential highway traffic noise impacts concluded noise abatement is warranted, feasible and reasonable along five (5) Noise Sensitive Areas (NSA). A total of approximately 12,500 linear feet and 170,000 square feet of noise walls were identified and determined to satisfy the ODOT noise abatement and cost reasonableness criteria for identifying noise abatement locations. Based on the results of a noise survey recently conducted within the five (5) NSAs, all five (5) recommended noise wall locations received greater than 50% support in favor of construction by the adjacent residents/property owners and, therefore, are proposed for construction as part of the IR-76 widening/reconstruction project. In addition to highway traffic noise, air quality is an important consideration for any proposed highway project to add capacity. A quantitative Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 Hot-spot Analysis was performed for the project as -over- ODOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services

15 Open House Public Involvement Meeting Proposed Widening of Interstate Route 76 with Interchange Improvements Project Page 2 determined through the interagency consultation process and coordinated with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), ODOT, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ohio EPA. Results of this analysis indicate the PM 2.5 design values for Opening Year 2019 and Design Year 2036 Build conditions for the 24-hour and annual standards are less than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) of 35µg/m 3 (micrograms per cubic meter of air) and 15 µg/m 3, respectively. The quantitative PM 2.5 Hot-spot Analysis report prepared for the project is available for review at the ODOT District 4 Office, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, or the ODOT District 4 website at (select the Public Meetings/Public Involvement heading on the left side menu). ODOT requests comments on the quantitative PM 2.5 Hot-spot Analysis and the other social, economic and environmental impacts for the project. Mapping, environmental reports, including the highway traffic noise analysis and the quantitative PM 2.5 Hot-spot Analysis, and project plan sheets illustrating the project will be displayed. Throughout the open house, representatives of ODOT and its project team will be available to discuss the proposed improvements and environmental impacts and to address any questions and concerns. Written and/or oral comments may be submitted during the public involvement meeting while written comments may also be mailed to: Edward W. Deley, Jr. District 4 Environmental Coordinator Ohio Department of Transportation 2088 South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio The final date to submit comments is Monday, July 7, If you are unable to attend the public involvement meeting, the meeting materials will be available for review at ODOT District 4, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron. Additional project information, including the public involvement meeting handout and displays, will be available on the ODOT District 4 website: (select the Public Meetings/Public Involvement heading on the left side menu). Also, a summary of public comments received during the public comment period and responses to those comments will be available on the ODOT District 4 website within 60 days after the close of the public comment period. For additional project information, contact Thomas Powell, P.E., ODOT District 4 Project Manager, at or Thomas.Powell2@dot.state.oh.us, or Robert Lang, ODOT District 4 Environmental Specialist, at or Robert.Lang@dot.state.oh.us. Respectfully, Edward W. Deley, Jr. District Environmental Coordinator

16 Proposed Widening of Interstate Route 76 with Improvements to Existing Interchanges ODOT Project: SUM ; PID OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING Barberton Middle School Cafeteria Tuesday, June 17, :00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Presented By: Ohio Department of Transportation District S. Arlington Street Akron, Ohio Telephone: INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT

17 PURPOSE OF PUBLIC MEETING The purpose of this Open House Public Involvement Meeting for the proposed SUM (PID 93501) highway and interchanges improvements project is to: Present and discuss the project, as currently proposed, with local residents, business owners, the general public, and public officials; Solicit public comments regarding the proposed project and any potential social, economic, and/or environmental impacts associated with the proposed project. Solicit public comments regarding the proposed noise walls and the public s desire to have them constructed and the color and texture of the proposed walls. Solicit public comments regarding the air quality qualitative Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) study and the quantitative PM 2.5 Hot-spot Analysis. Representatives from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 4 and Project Team will be available to discuss the proposed improvements, the right-of-way acquisition process, environmental impacts and address any questions and concerns the public may have regarding the proposed roadway and interchanges improvement project. Project mapping and plan sheets illustrating the proposed roadway and interchange improvements project are displayed for public viewing. Your input and comments are welcome regarding the proposed improvements, and any potential social, economic, and/or environmental impacts on residences, businesses, and the community associated with the proposed project. Comments received will be considered during further project development. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project limits extend from Medina Line Road, in Norton, to West State Street, in Barberton, a distance of approximately 5.6 miles and involve the construction of one (1) additional eastbound and westbound travel lane from approximately 4,350 feet west of State Route (SR) 21 to approximately 420 feet east of West State Street within the existing highway median. The project also includes: extension of entrance/exit ramps at interchanges; bridge and culvert reconstruction and replacement; drainage improvements; full-depth pavement replacement along the mainline and ramps and noise wall installation. DESIGN-BUILD The proposed widening of IR-76 with improvements to existing interchanges is being constructed as a Design-Build project. Design-Build combines the design and construction phases of a project into one contract. This process is typically faster than the Design-Bid-Build process that is traditionally used by ODOT. In the Design-Build scenario, the design firm and construction contractor collaborate as a team, working concurrently on the final design and construction phases of the project, to expedite delivery. Page 1

18 PURPOSE AND NEED The purpose and needs of the transportation improvement are to reduce congestion, preserve the highway facility and establish current design standards in the transportation improvement study area. Traffic Congestion: To measure operational conditions along a highway facility, ODOT uses a qualitative analysis called Level of Service (LOS) as defined by the Highway Capacity Manual. LOS is a letter code ranging from A for excellent conditions to F for failing conditions. The conditions defining the LOS for highways are summarized from the HCM as follows: Using the certified traffic counts, a series of traffic analyses were completed to evaluate the existing and projected LOS for the section of IR-76 from the Medina County Line to State Street. Table 1 below summarizes the LOS for the highway sections from the traffic analysis during peak travel hours for 2016 and the Design Year 2036 with no transportation improvements. Table 1 Existing Lanes: From: Medina Co. SR 21 Cleve-Mass Rd Barber Rd To: SR 21 Cleve-Mass Rd Barber Rd State St LOS LOS LOS LOS EB 2016 (Current) C C D D EB 2036 (Design Year) D E E E WB 2016 (Current) C C C D WB 2036 (Design Year) D D D E Page 2

19 In summary, one section from Barber Road to State Street is LOS D in the current year (2016 EB/WB) and one section from Cleveland-Massillon Road to Barber Road is LOS E in the current year (2016 EB) in the no-build condition. However, all four (4) sections in design year (2036 EB/WB) have LOS D or E in the no-build condition. Structural Consideration: A Bridge Condition Rating survey was completed in Twelve (12) structures exist within the proposed project limits. However, two (2) of the structures (SUM /Clark Mill Road over IR-76 and SUM /Summit Road over IR-76) are being replaced as a separate, independent project. The in-depth inspection process consists of assigning all of the individual items of the bridge a code from 1-4. A code of 1 indicates good condition, 2 indicate fair condition, 3 indicate poor condition and 4 indicate critical condition. These individual item codes are then used to assign the major components of the bridge (deck, superstructure, substructure, and approaches) summary of rating from 0-9, with 0 indicating a failed condition and 9 indicating excellent condition. This rating reflects the overall condition of the structure. Table 2 below summarizes the existing conditions of the 12 structures within the project study area. Bridge Sufficiency Rating SD or FO Year Built Table 2 General Appraisal Rating Wearing Surface Rating Floor Rating Medina Line Road (SUM ) 87.2 FO Hudson Run (SUM ) N/A N/A Hametown Road (SUM ) 74.5 FO State Route 21 (SUM ) Easton Road (SUM ) 66.5 FO Cleveland-Massillon Road (SUM ) 84.5 FO Clark Mill Road (SUM ) 47.3 FO Barber Road (SUM L) Barber Road (SUM R) Wolf Creek (SUM L) Wolf Creek (SUM R) Summit Road (SUM ) 93.0 SD State Street (SUM ) 94.9 FO * Structures being replaced under the current SUM /4.97 (PID 84629) construction project. Proposed Work Minor Maintenance Channel Cleanout Minor Maintenance Minor Maintenance Minor Maintenance Replace None* Replace Replace Rehabilitate Rehabilitate None* Minor Maintenance In summary, the in-depth inspection determined the condition of the structures ranged from average to good, and six (6) structures were classified functionally obsolete (FO) and one (1) structure was classified structurally deficient (SD). A FO bridge is one that has inadequate lane widths, shoulder widths, vertical Page 3

20 clearances or does not meet current geometric standards. A SD bridge signifies that a bridge has a deficiency in the deck, superstructure or substructure. The proposed project will replace three (3) structures, rehabilitate two (2) structures, and provide minor maintenance to five (5) structures and channel cleanout at one (1) structure. Pavement Condition: In addition to the congestion-related analyses, ODOT s analysis of existing pavement condition along IR-76 determined the existing pavement has exceeded its useful service life. IR-76 is a priority system facility within the limits of the transportation improvement. The 2012 Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) for Summit IR-76 from the Medina County Line Road to Central Avenue ranges from 72 to 82 (good). However, PCR numbers are maintained at a good level with periodic spot paving repairs. A PCR of 65 or less is considered to be deficient for a priority system facility. The original pavement for this section of IR-76 was constructed in 1960 and The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) in 2016, along the section of IR-76 within the project limits, is calculated to be 344,920 vehicles per day and the Design Year 2036 ADT is calculated to be 428,170 vehicles per day. The existing pavement in this section of IR-76 exhibits high severity joint and slab cracking distresses due to the high truck volumes and poor subsurface drainage. The existing pavement in this section of IR-76 has been maintained with regular asphalt overlays in 1986, 1996, and 2006 and with a large quantity of deteriorated pavement joints spot paved in 1992 and 2011 with asphalt concrete patches. The high truck traffic volumes have aggravated the existing slab cracking distresses such that the PCR degradation rates are increasing at an accelerated pace above the normal pavement degradation rates. Ultimately, continued pavement rehabilitation necessary to maintain acceptable pavement conditions with these types of distresses becomes cost prohibitive. Further, the ODOT Pavement Design and Rehabilitation Manual addresses pavement life cycle based on a 35-year duration. While this manual recognizes rehabilitation treatment on pavement prior to reaching 35 years in age and beyond, it does not provide a definitive service life for pavement. The existing pavement has surpassed its useful service life based on the following: (a) the age of the pavement 53 years old in 2013, (b) the actual/future traffic volume on the pavement substantively exceeds the projected traffic volume used to design the original pavement, and (c) the deterioration/distresses of the existing composite pavement. These factors impair the ability of this portion of IR-76 to function properly, both currently and in the future, with minimal maintenance costs. Ramp Consideration: Three (3) merge ramps (NB SR 21 to EB IR-76; SB SR 21 to WB IR-76; and Barber Road to EB IR-76) are substandard in length and fail to support adequate acceleration for merging onto IR-76. Two (2) exiting ramps (EB IR-76 to Barber Road; and WB IR-76 to Barber Road) are also substandard in length and fail to support adequate deceleration for vehicles exiting IR-76. Highway to highway ramps should have a combination of radius, grade and super-elevation (curve banking) allowing drivers of all vehicles to maintain speeds within 15 mph (less) of the posted mainline speeds. Ramps from local roads where the vehicle enters from a stopped condition should have a combination of radius, grade, super elevation and length allowing drivers to obtain highway speeds by the time a merge is attempted. Exit ramps that end at a stop-controlled local street should be long enough, given expected traffic backup, and with adequate radii grades and super elevation to allow drivers to accomplish virtually all their deceleration on the ramp. Table 3 below summarized the existing ramp conditions and the proposed ramp lengths. Page 4

21 Table 3 SR 21 EB IR-76 to SB SR 21 NB SR 21 to EB IR-76 WB IR-76 to NB SR 21 SB SR 21 to WB IR-76 Existing Deceleration Length (ft.) Proposed Deceleration Length (ft.) Existing Acceleration Length (ft.) Proposed Acceleration Length (ft.) Existing Deceleration Length (ft.) Proposed Deceleration Length (ft.) Existing Acceleration Length (ft.) Proposed Acceleration Length (ft.) Cleveland-Massillon Road EB IR-76 to Cleve.-Mass. Cleve.-Mass. to EB IR-76 WB IR-76 to Cleve-Mass. Cleve-Mass. To WB IR Barber Road EB IR-76 to Barber Barber to EB IR-76 WB IR-76 to Barber Barber to WB IR State Street EB IR-76 to State State to WB IR Of the four interchanges within the current project study area, the majority of the existing ramps are inadequate in length to allow for proper acceleration and deceleration of vehicles that enter and exit IR-76. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION During preliminary engineering, preliminary right-of-way plans were developed to determine the additional right-of-way acquisition necessary to construct the project. Right-of-way acquisitions will be performed by ODOT in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and amendments of 1987 (Public Law and Public Law ). The main objective of this Act is to ensure that every effort is made to acquire the needed right-of-way in a fair and equitable manner. Basic policies have been established in this effort by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and ODOT. All property must be appraised before acquisition is started. This is done by ODOT or ODOT s pre-qualified appraisers who are familiar with real estate values in the area. Upon determination of the fair market value, an ODOT negotiator will contact the property owner for an appointment. At this time, the negotiator will explain the project to the owner and the effect of the project on the property. The negotiator will then present an offer based on the appraisal, both orally and in writing. It is hoped that the needed right-of-way can be acquired through successful negotiations. However, if an agreement cannot be reached, property owners have recourse through the local Page 5

22 judicial system where just compensation will be determined by a jury, if necessary. This is a basic overview of the right-of-way procedures. It is the intent of ODOT that every effort will be made to obtain a mutually-beneficial agreement with all property owners so that they are justly compensated for their property. Specific questions related to the acquisition process can be directed to Christopher Huff, ODOT District 4 Real Estate Administrator, at or Christopher.Huff@dot.state.oh.us. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION ODOT requires two lanes in each direction on IR-76 to be maintained except for allowable restrictions per the Permitted Lane Closure Policy. Existing ramps are to remain open to the maximum extent possible during the mainline IR-76 and ramp reconstruction. Short term closures will likely be required to reconstruct the ramp pavement; however, ramps at adjacent interchanges are not to be closed concurrently. Brief descriptions of ramps closures with durations and detour routes are provided below. IR-76 and SR 21 Interchange: Southbound (SB)SR 21 to westbound (WB) IR-76: Maximum 60-day closure o Detour WB SR 261 to WB IR-76 WB IR 76 to SB SR 21: Maximum 60-day closure o Detour northbound (NB) SR 21 to WB SR 261 to SB SR 21 Southbound SR 21 to eastbound IR-76: Maximum 60-day closure o Detour WB SR 261 to eastbound (EB) IR-76 EB IR-76 to SB SR 21: Maximum 60-day closure o Detour NB SR 21 to EB 261 to SB SR 21 NB SR 21 to WB IR-76: Maximum 45-day closure o Detour NB SR 21 to WB SR 261 to WB IR-76 WB IR-76 to NB SR 21: Traffic Maintained EB IR-76 to NB SR 21: Maximum 45-day closure o Detour EB IR-76 to Cleveland-Massillon Road to WB IR-76 to NB SR 21 NB SR 21 to EB IR-76: Traffic Maintained IR-76 and Cleveland-Massillon Interchange: Traffic Maintained IR-76 and Barber Road Interchange: WB IR-76 to Barber Road: Maximum 300-day closure o Detour WB IR-76 to Cleveland-Massillon Road to EB IR-76 to Barber Rd Barber Road to WB IR-76: Traffic Maintained Barber Road to EB IR-76: Maximum 300-day closure o Detour Barber Road to Norton Road to Wooster Road EB IR-76 to Barber Rd: Traffic Maintained IR-76 and State Road Interchange: Traffic Maintained ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Various environmental studies have been conducted for the proposed SUM project. Below is a summary of these studies. Traffic Noise: In accordance with federal and state regulations traffic noise monitoring was performed at 23 locations, while noise modeling was conducted for 84 additional sites to determine the potential impacts from the proposed widening of IR-76 in Summit County. Noise sensitive land uses within 500 feet of the proposed Page 6

23 widening were modeled. The evaluation concluded that noise abatement in the form of noise wall construction is warranted, feasible and reasonable for five (5) of the 12 Noise Sensitive Areas (NSAs). Noise Sensitive Areas NSA E NSA F Location The IR-76 eastbound Easton Road/Cleveland Massillon Road noise barrier is located south of IR-76 and extends along the right-of-way line from the Easton Road overpass east to approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Massillon Road. The IR-76 westbound Easton Road/Cleveland Massillon Road noise barrier is located north of IR-76 and extends along the right-of-way line from the Easton Road overpass east to Cleveland-Massillon Road. NSA I The two noise barrier system along Summit Road is located south of IR-76 and extends west along IR-76 from Summit Road. The IR-76 eastbound Summit Road/West State Street noise barrier is located south NSA K of IR-76 and extends along the proposed right-of-way from Summit Road east to West State Street. NSA L The IR-76 westbound Summit Road/West State Street noise barrier is located north of IR-76 and extends along the right-of-way line from approximately 450 feet east of Summit Road east to West State Street. Length (feet) 2,495 2,691 1,962 2,671 2,680 In March 2014, a noise survey was sent to the owners and residents along these locations to determine if the recommended noise walls should or should not be constructed as part of the project. Greater than 50% of the benefitted receptors in all five (5) NSAs voted in favor of the recommended noise walls. Therefore, all five (5) of these noise walls are proposed for construction with the project. ODOT asked for input from the residents of potentially affected properties to vote for the desire to have the noise walls constructed and on the color and texture of the proposed noise walls. Below Table 4 summarizes the results of the residents responses. Table 4 Wall Location Wall Facing Residential Side Wall Facing Highway Side Texture Color Texture Color NSA E Field Stone Taupe Field Stone Light Gray NSA F Field Stone Taupe Field Stone Light Gray NSA I Ashlar Stone Taupe Field Stone Light Gray NSA K Field Stone Taupe Field Stone Light Gray NSA L Ashlar Stone Light Gray Field Stone Light Gray Air Quality: Air quality is an important consideration for highway project that add capacity. A qualitative Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) was performed for this project and coordinated with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The study concluded that for the design year build scenario on the highway Page 7

24 network in the project area, regional MSAT emissions are expected to be substantively lower than those emitted today even when taking into account the small projected increase in vehicle miles traveled. In addition, a quantitative PM 2.5 Hot-spot Analysis was performed for the project and coordinated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The hot-spot analysis concluded that the proposed project is not of air quality concern. Hazardous Materials: Based on review of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), completed March 2014, no further environmental site assessment or special material management is warranted for the project. Ecological Resources: According to the March 2014 Level II Ecological Survey Report (ESR), the project will result in impacts to 17 streams totaling 8,428 linear feet of stream impacts, 23 wetlands totaling 1.1 acre of a Category I, II, III wetland impacts, and three (3) jurisdictional ditches totaling 0.03 acre of ditch impacts. Summit County is within the known range of the Federally-listed Endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), the proposed Federally-listed Endangered northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), the Federally-listed Endangered northern monkshood (Aconitum noveborancense), and Federally-listed Species of Concern bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). Additionally, record for the State Species of Concern Virginia rail (Rallus limicola), State Endangered shore-growing peat moss (Sphagnum riparium) and bog willow (Salix pedicellaris), State Potentially Threatened pale straw sedge (Carex albolutescens), leather-leaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata), tamarack (Larix laricina), and marsh five-finger (Potentilla palustris), and State Threatened tawny cotton-grass (Eriophorum virginicum), Howe s sedge (Carex atlantica ssp.capillacea), swamp birch (Betula pumila), buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliate), pitcher-plant (sarracenia purpurea), spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata), and swamp birch (Betula pumila) was identified in proximity to the project study area. Construction activities associated with the project could result in impacts to approximately 69 suitable Indiana bat roost trees (living or standing dead trees or snags with exfoliating, peeling or loose bark, split trunks and/or branches, or cavities), and removal of approximately 19.6 ac. of young second growth forest. The removal of the 69 potentially suitable roost trees and 19.6 ac. of young second growth forest the proposed project is likely to adversely affect the continued existence of the Indiana bat. In addition, removal of the 19.6 ac. of young second growth forest may affect but is not likely to adversely affect the northern long-eared bat. The northern monkshood prefers shaded to partially shaded cliffs, algific talus slopes, or cool streamside sites. These areas have cool soil conditions, cold air drainage, or cold groundwater flow. This type of habitat was not identified within the project study area; therefore, it is anticipated that this project will have no effect to the northern monkshood. The nearest known bald eagle nest is approximately 7.5 miles to the south of the eastern edge of the project. No suitable habitat for the bald eagle exists within the project study area. As the nearest known nest is located approximately 7.5 miles south from the eastern edge of the project study area and based on the habitat within the project study are, this project will have no effect on this species. No individuals for the shore-growing peat moss, pale straw sedge, bog willow, tawny cotton-grass, Howe s sedge, swamp birch, buckbean, leather-leaf, tamarack, pitcher-plant, marsh five-finger, swamp birch and Virginia rail were found within the project s area of disturbance. However, suitable habitat for the spotted turtle was identified within the project s area of disturbance. A spotted turtle survey was conducted in October 2013, but no individuals were observed during the site reconnaissance. Page 8

25 Cultural Resources: A literature search was completed for the proposed project to determine if previously recorded cultural resources are located within the project study area. According to the October 2013 Section 106 Request for Review (RFR) and based on review of the ODOT-OES IOC, dated March 18, 2014, no further cultural resource investigations are warranted. In accordance with 36 CFR 800.5(b), FHWA, with ODOT as their agent, determined a finding of no adverse effect is applicable to the subject undertaking. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COSTS Construction for the proposed project is expected to begin Calendar Year 2018 pending the final funding plan. The estimated project construction cost is $104 million using Federal and state funds. PUBLIC COMMENTS Your comments are an important part of the planning process for this proposed improvement project. Please review all the exhibits on display, speak with the study team representatives, and return the attached comment sheet during this meeting, or mail to: Edward W. Deley, Jr. District Environmental Coordinator Ohio Department of Transportation 2088 South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio The final date to submit comments is July 7, A summary of public comments received during the public comment period and responses to comments will be prepared. Comments and associated responses will be posted on the ODOT District 4 website home page within 60 days after conclusion of the public comment period at: (select the Public Meetings/Public Involvement heading on the left side menu). Page 9

26 COMMENT SHEET - Please Print - Proposed Widening of Interstate Route 76 with Improvements to Existing Interchanges ODOT Project: SUM ; PID Cities of Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio Open House Public Involvement Meeting June 17, :00-7:00 PM Name: Mailing Address: Address: I/we support the proposed improvements. I/we oppose the proposed improvements. Please write comments in the space provided below: Comments due by Monday, July 7, 2014

27 Additional Comments: Place Stamp Edward W. Deley, Jr. District Environmental Coordinator Ohio Department of Transportation 2088 South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio 44306

28 Appendix B

29 Noise Public Involvement Summary SUM ; PID INTRODUCTION McCormick Taylor, under contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), conducted a study on potential noise abatement measures in the cities of Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio for the SUM (PID: 93501) roadway widening and intersection improvements project. The project proposes roadway improvements and bridge/culvert maintenance activities to approximately 29,000 feet (ft.) or 5.5 miles (mi.) of Interstate Route 76 (IR-76) to improve highway capacity and reduce congestion to better serve the needs of the traveling public. The project extends from the South Medina Line Road to West State Street and involves the addition of one (1) eastbound/westbound lane from west of State Route (SR) 21 to east of State Street within the existing highway median, extension of entrance/exit ramps at interchanges, bridge/culvert reconstruction and replacement, drainage improvements, and full depth pavement replace along the mainline and ramps. See Project Mapping in Appendix A. As part of the environmental process, a traffic noise analysis was conducted to identify noise sensitive land uses and assess sound levels for Design Year (2036). Noise sensitive land uses were divided into grouping of common Noise Sensitive Areas, referred to as NSAs, to assist in determining the feasibility and reasonableness of noise walls during the mitigation analysis. Following the approval of the preliminary noise analysis (referred to as Noise Analysis Technical Report) by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and ODOT, a noise survey was conducted to determine if 50% or greater of the benefitted receptors desire the recommended noise barrier. NOISE BARRIER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS Noise monitoring was performed at 23 locations while noise modeling was conducted for 84 additional sites. This effort was necessary to gain a thorough understanding of the existing noise environment. Results of the IR-76 Noise Analysis indicated that Design Year (2036) Build noise levels exceed the Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC) within 11 of the 12 evaluated NSAs. Design Year (2036) Build noise levels were projected to approach or exceed the FHWA/ODOT NAC at approximately 93 sensitive land use areas, thus warranting noise abatement consideration. Noise abatement evaluations concluded that noise abatement was warranted, feasible and reasonable for five (5) NSAs within the project study area. A summary of the five (5) noise walls including location, length and area is provided in Table 1. Table 1. Noise Barrier Location Descriptions NSA Location Avg. Height (ft.) Approx. Length (ft.) Total Area (ft 2 ) E The IR-76 eastbound (EB) Easton Road/Cleveland Massillon Road noise barrier is located south of IR-76 and extends along the right-of-way line from the Easton Road overpass east to approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Massillon Road ; ranges from 12 to 14 2,495 31,642 Page 1

30 Noise Public Involvement Summary SUM ; PID NSA F I K L Location The IR-76 westbound (WB) Easton Road/Cleveland Massillon Road noise barrier is located north of IR-76 and extends along the right-of-way line from the Easton Road overpass east to Cleveland-Massillon Road. The two noise barrier system along Summit Road is located south of IR-76 and extends west along IR-76 from Summit Road. The IR-76 EB Summit Road/West State Street noise barrier is located south of IR-76 and extends along the proposed right-ofway from Summit Road east to West State Street. The IR-76 WB Summit Road/West State Street noise barrier is located north of IR-76 and extends along the right-of-way line from approximately 450 feet east of Summit Road east to West State Street. Avg. Height (ft.) 12.96; ranges from 10 to 16 Approx. Length (ft.) Total Area (ft 2 ) 2,691 34, ,962 34, ; ranges from 8 to ; ranges from 10 to 16 2,671 36,032 2,680 33,152 In total, approximately 12,499 linear ft. and 170,036 ft 2 of noise mitigation was identified and found to satisfy ODOT s preliminary criteria for identifying noise abatement locations. NOISE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT METHODOLOGY Following FHWA and ODOT approval of the Noise Analysis Technical Report, benefitted property owners/occupants within each of the five (5) NSAs were given the opportunity to provide their input on whether or not the recommended noise wall will be constructed as part of the highway project. The decision to construct a recommended noise wall depends on the benefitted property owners/occupants responses to this Noise Wall Survey. As determined by ODOT Central Office noise personnel, property owner/occupant Noise Public Involvement (PI) letters and noise wall surveys were distributed to benefitted property owners/occupants on March 7, 2014 to help satisfy the reasonableness criteria as part of ODOT s noise abatement design process. See Benefitted Receptor Addresses in Appendix B, and Noise Public Involvement Letter and Survey Form in Appendix C. Public participation pertaining to the Noise Wall Survey was minimal; therefore, ODOT District 4 personnel conducted door-to-door canvassing which involved multiple field visits, s and phone calls starting March 8, 2014 and ending May 21, As part of the PI Noise mailing and door-to-door canvassing operation, benefitted receptors were provided with noise wall specifics such as textures/materials and color to assist with their vote in the design of the barrier. A Noise/Air Quality/Public Involvement Meeting will be held on June 17 th, 2014 at the Barberton Middle School cafeteria to discuss the proposed project with local residents, business owners, the general public, and public officials. Locations of the proposed noise walls and selected colors and textures of the barriers will be displayed and copies of the Noise Analysis Technical Report will be available for public Page 2

31 Noise Public Involvement Summary SUM ; PID review. This Summary document will be updated to include any noise specific feedback received from the Public Meeting. TOTAL NUMBER OF POSSIBLE VOTES AND RESULTS Results of the Noise Wall Survey were totaled following the end of the 60-day comment period. The total number of possible votes for benefitted property owners and/or occupants is provided in Table 2. Table 2. Survey Results No. of Votes Yes No No Opinion Type Color NSA E Field Stone (7)* Taupe (6)* NSA F Field Stone (6)* Taupe (5)* NSA I Ashlar Stone (8)* Taupe (8)* NSA K Field Stone (9)* Taupe (9)* NSA L Ashlar Stone (11)* Light Gray (6)* * - ( ) = Number of Votes As a result of the Noise Wall Survey and door-to-door canvassing, greater than 50% of the benefitted receptors in all five (5) NSAs voted in favor of the respective proposed noise walls. See Voting Results in Appendix D and Completed/Returned Noise Wall Survey Forms in Appendix E. CONCLUSSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A traffic noise analysis was conducted to identify noise sensitive land uses and assess sound levels for Design Year (2036). Noise sensitive land uses were divided into grouping of common Noise Sensitive Areas, referred to as NSAs, to assist in determining the feasibility and reasonableness of noise walls during the mitigation analysis. Noise monitoring was performed at 23 locations while noise modeling was conducted for 84 additional sites in order to gain a thorough understanding of the existing noise environment. The results of the noise analysis for the IR-76 project indicated that Design Year (2036) Build noise levels exceed the NAC within 11 of the 12 evaluated NSAs. Design Year (2036) Build noise levels were projected to approach or exceed the FHWA/ODOT NAC at approximately 93 sensitive land use areas, thus warranting noise abatement consideration. The noise abatement evaluations concluded that noise abatement was warranted, feasible and reasonable for five (5) NSAs within the project study area. ODOT District 4 personnel distributed property owner/occupant Noise Public Involvement (PI) letters and noise wall surveys to benefitted property owners/occupants on March 7, In addition to the PI Letter, ODOT District 4 personnel conducted door-to-door canvassing which involved multiple field visits, s and phone calls starting March 8, 2014 and ending May 21, As a result of the Noise Wall Survey and door-to-door canvassing, greater than 50% of the benefitted receptors in all five (5) NSAs voted in favor of the respective proposed noise walls. Page 3

32 Appendix A Project Mapping

33 SUM (PID 93501) CITY OF BARBERTON AND NORTON TOWNSHIP SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO USGS MAP Project Study Area USGS TNM - National Structures Dataset; USGS TNM - National Transportation Dataset; TomTom Commercial Roads; U.S. Census Bureau - TIGER/Line; USGS TNM - National Boundaries Dataset; USGS TNM - Geographic Names McCORMICK TAYLOR 0 5,000 Feet Medina ST 3 Wayne ST 21 ST 8 Summit ST 14 ST Stark Portage _hb_oh_sum_76_topo_11x17_SEB 9/10/ :05:23 AM

34 Service Layer Credits: Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, Easton Rd 3401 EASTON RD 3443 EASTON RD R GRENFALL RD 3330 GRENFALL RD 3319 GRENFALL RD 3307 GRENFALL RD M-F GRENFALL RD M-F GRENFALL RD 3280 GRENFALL RD 3283 GRENFALL RD 3273 GRENFALL RD 3280 GRENFALL RD 3259 GRENFALL RD 3264 GRENFALL RD M-F3 Glenbrook Dr 3247 GRENFALL RD 3248 GRENFALL RD M-F GRENFALL RD 3236 GRENFALL RD 3219 GRENFALL RD 3222 GRENFALL RD Longwood Dr 3201 GRENFALL RD Grenfall Rd R GRENFALL RD NSA F 3188 GRENFALL RD GRENFALL RD M-F GRENFALL RD 3140 GRENFALL RD GRENFALL RD R9 Cleve Mass Rd Cleveland Massillon Rd Noise Abatement Pubic Survey Results SUM 76 Widening Project SUM PID Receiver R M NSA Boundary Monitoring Locations Modeling "only" Locations Impacted, Benefitted Not Impacted, Benefitted Barrier Barrier is feasible, reasonable, and Proposed Survey Results: Response YES NO NO OPINION VACANT NO RESPONSE 76 M-E OSER RD R EASTON RD 3325 OSER RD 3311 OSER RD M-E OSER RD 3285 OSER RD 3279 OSER RD 3271 OSER RD 3265 OSER RD 3255 OSER RD NSA E M-E OSER RD 3235 OSER RD Oser Rd Casey Rd 3213 OSER RD 3205 OSER RD 3197 OSER RD 3189 OSER RD M-E OSER RD 3165 OSER RD 3173 OSER RD 3155 OSER RD 3145 OSER RD R OSER RD 3125 OSER RD Cleveland Massillon Rd Greenridge Rd ST 585 McCORMICK TAYLOR Feet ST ST 18 ST 59 ST21 ST 261 ST ST 619 ST _hb_OH_SUM_76_noise_survey_results_JCL 6/16/ :06:53 AM

35 Service Layer Credits: Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, Noise Abatement Pubic Survey Results SUM 76 Widening Project SUM PID NSA Boundary 76 NSA L 416 HAZELWOOD EXT 412 HAZELWOOD R20 Receiver R M Monitoring Locations Modeling "only" Locations Impacted, Benefitted Not Impacted, Benefitted Barrier 2015 CONNECT RD M-I CONNECT RD M-I SUMMIT RD M-I18 M-I CONNECT RD 1999 NEWTON Madison Ave 1993 CONNECT RD M-I19 M-I CONNECT RD M-I13 M-I12 M-I CONNECT RD Newton M-I11 St Caroline M-I9 M-I10 M-I20 M-I21 M-I22 M-I23 M-I CONNECT RD 1973 CONNECT RD 1966 CONNECT RD M-I CONNECT RD 1963 NEWTON SUMMIT RD 1954 CONNECT RD 1947 CONNECT RD 1953 NEWTON 1944 CONNECT RD M-I34 Ave Newton Ave 1937 CONNECT RD 1932 CONNECT RD 1927 CONNECT RD M-I8 M-I7 Connect Rd M-I CONNECT RD 1917 CONNECT RD M-I CONNECT RD Evergreen St M-I CONNECT RD NSA I Orchard Ave M-I SUMMIT RD Summit Rd 76 M-K SUMMIT RD 380 CONNECT RD NSA K 390 CONNECT RD 385 CONNECT RD N Summit St 385 CONNECT RD R HAZELWOOD 362 HAZELWOOD 354 HAZELWOO A 348 HAZELWOOD 340 AV HAZELWOOD Barrier is feasible, reasonable, and Proposed Survey Results: Response YES NO NO OPINION VACANT NO RESPONSE ST 585 McCORMICK TAYLOR Feet ST ST 18 ST 59 ST21 ST 261 ST ST 619 ST _hb_OH_SUM_76_noise_survey_results_JCL 6/16/ :06:53 AM

36 212 HORN ST 223 DUNN ST 237 HORN ST 275 HORN ST 237 HORN ST 1414 GRAND BLVD Central Ave Service Layer Credits: Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, Berry Rd Noise Abatement Pubic Survey Results SUM 76 Widening Project SUM PID SUMMIT RD 4266 SUMMIT RD M-I1 Orchard Ave 4270 SUMMIT RD NSA I Summit Rd Caroline Ave M-K SUMMIT RD 380 CONNECT RD 385 CONNECT RD 416 HAZELWOOD EXT 412 HAZELWOOD 390 CONNECT RD N Summit St R16 Connect Rd 385 CONNECT RD R HAZELWOOD 362 HAZELWOOD M-K4 354 HAZELWOOD 348 HAZELWOOD 340 HAZELWOOD 401 HAZELWOOD M-L1 367 HAZELWOOD Hazelwood Ext M-K5 349 HAZELWOOD 349 HAZELWOOD NSA L NSA K M-K6 277 HORN ST 242 DUNN ST 290 DUNN ST 284 DUNN ST 276 DUNN ST 267 HORN Hazelwood Ave 265 HORN 272 DUNN ST 234 DUNN ST DUNN ST 261 HORN ST Dunn St M-L3 M-L2 M-K7 222 DUNN ST 1484 GRAND BLVD 1484 GRAND BLVD 277 DUNN ST R DUNN ST 1472 GRAND BLVD GRAND BLVD 1472 GRAND BLVD Elmwood Ave DUNN ST 267 ELMWOOD DUNN ST ELMWOOD DUNN ST ELMWOOD M-K8 Horn St 263 ELMWOOD R ELMWOOD 223 HORN ST 1460 GRAND BLVD 1456 GRAND BLVD M-L6 222 ELMWOOD 212 HORN ST 222 ELMWOOD St Audrey Broadview Ave M-L GRAND BLVD 250 BROADVIEW BROADVIEW 211 ELMWOOD 214 ELMWOOD 211 ELMWOOD 263 BROADVIEW M-K9 Grand Blvd R GRAND BLVD M-L7 191 ELMWOOD 183 ELMWOOD 255 BROADVIEW 241 BROADVIEW 207 ELMWOOD ELMWOOD 206 FAIRMOUNT R19 Fairmount M-K11 Ave 183 ELMWOOD ELMWOOD M-L9 M-K FAIRMOUNT 374 W STATE ST 366 W STATE ST 366 W STATE ST 189 FAIRMOUNT 171 W State St Elmwood Ave 181 FAIRMOUNT Norwood St FAIRMOUNT 167 Romig Ave 1326 CENTRAL 428 W STATE ST 422 W STATE ST 167 FAIRMOUNT FAIRMOUNT Green St 76 Receiver R M NSA Boundary Monitoring Locations Modeling "only" Locations Impacted, Benefitted Not Impacted, Benefitted Barrier Barrier is feasible, reasonable, and Proposed Survey Results: Response YES NO NO OPINION VACANT NO RESPONSE ST 585 McCORMICK TAYLOR Feet ST ST 18 ST 59 ST21 ST 261 ST ST 619 ST _hb_OH_SUM_76_noise_survey_results_JCL 6/16/ :06:53 AM

37 Appendix B Benefitted Receptor Addresses

38 NSA E BENEFITTED RECEPTORS OWNER ADDRESS ZIP CITY STATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP BARBER FLORENCE 3295 OSER RD BARBERTON OH BECKER PATRICIA A 3135 OSER RD BARBERTON OH BOZAK BRETT K 3245 OSER RD BARBERTON OH CARR MARY L 3271 OSER RD BARBERTON OH FLESHER DANA E SR 3197 OSER RD BARBERTON OH HAKIN JERRY A 3279 OSER RD BARBERTON OH HARBOUR IRENE M 3155 OSER RD NORTON OH HUGHES SUSAN K 3183 OSER RD BARBERTON OH KUZMIK JUNE HILL 3173 OSER RD BARBERTON OH MEADOWS LARRY G 3213 OSER RD BARBERTON OH 4790 LONDEL NORTH PORT FL NAUMANN REBECCA A 3205 OSER RD BARBERTON OH NISKANEN WILLIAM 3189 OSER PL BARBERTON OH PARKER RANDALL W 3165 OSER ST BARBERTON OH PATRICK AMANDA D 3325 OSER RD BARBERTON OH ROLLIC CHRIS 3345 OSER RD BARBERTON OH SAMPLES CHRISTINE J 3311 OSER RD BARBERTON OH SCAFFIDI MICHAEL J III 3235 OSER RD BARBERTON OH SECKINGER DAVID N 3255 OSER RD BARBERTON OH SNYDER JAMES R 3265 OSER RD BARBERTON OH STRAWBRIDGE PATRICIA I 3125 OSER RD BARBERTON OH WARNE MICHAEL E 3483 EASTON RD BARBERTON OH WEIGAND LAWRENCE E 3285 OSER RD BARBERTON OH 3200 LOYAL OAK DR BARBERTON OH WELCH DORIS J 3145 OSER RD BARBERTON OH

39 NSA F BENEFITTED RECEPTORS OWNER ADDRESS ZIP CITY STATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP AULT WILLIAM C 3401 EASTON RD BARBERTON OH BAILEY DARRYL 3247 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH BAKER HELEN L 3443 EASTON RD BARBERTON OH BALAS RICHARD 3273 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH CHAPMAN PHYLLIS J 3259 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH CHURCH OF CHRIST OF NORTON INC 3274 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH CONWAY JAY E 3330 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH COZZOLI ANTHONY III 3188 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH CRAMER CARL A 3264 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH CUNNINGHAM CALVIN C JR 3236 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH DOBRICH ROBERT T 3283 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH FEASEL ROBIN L 3235 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH PETERS DAVID 3297 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH 2105 LANIGAN DR GREENSBORO NC KNOX KENNETH JAMES 3327 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH MAST JAMES 3310 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH MCKINNEY CHARLOTTE A 3307 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH SISOUPHANH VIENGUILAY 3140 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH SMITH DAVID W 3319 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH SNYDER ROBERT O 3219 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH SNYDER ROBERT O 3201 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH THOMAS KENNETH N 3180 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH WHEELAND JAMES C 3222 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH WHEELAND RICHARD A JR 3248 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH WHITMYER LARRY JR 3162 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH CURRENT RESIDENT 2005 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH WORTHINGTON ELLIS D TRUSTEE 3210 GRENFALL RD BARBERTON OH

40 NSA I BENEFITTED RECEPTORS OWNER ADDRESS ZIP CITY STATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP BACHTEL WILLIAM D 1981 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH BORING KEITH E 1954 CONNECT RD NORTON OH BRADY SCOTT 1917 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH BURGESS MARC B 1966 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH BURKHART EVA JANE 4266 SUMMIT RD BARBERTON OH P O BOX 536 BARBERTON OH CHITI ZIAD W 1999 NEWTON BARBERTON OH CLAYTOR PEGGY R 1937 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH COLEGROVE MATTHEW A 1932 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH DAY JOHN A 1953 NEWTON BARBERTON OH GORDON JEFFREY B 1974 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH HARRIS GARY L 4270 SUMMIT RD BARBERTON OH KLEIBSCHEIDEL ROBERT J 1973 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH MACK JOHN JR 1907 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH MCCLELLAN ALLAN P 1922 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH MCNULTY MICHAEL T 1947 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH NAHACKY CATHY ANN 2016 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH RAMSEY CHARLES A JR 1993 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH SEVENBERGEN ROGER D 1944 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH SIMMONS MILDRED 1963 NEWTON BARBERTON OH STOKES EDWARD V 1957 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH THOMAS BRON A 1927 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH WILEY TIMOTHY A 1897 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH WILLIAMS ELLEN SUE 1990 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH ZIMMERMAN ROBERT R 2015 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH ZIMMERMAN THERESA MARY 2005 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH WINDSOR DR STILWELL KS 66085

41 NSA K BENEFITTED RECEPTORS OWNER ADDRESS ZIP CITY STATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ADKINS KERRY L 362 HAZELWOOD BARBERTON OH ARMBRUSTER BRIAN D 223 HORN ST BARBERTON OH ARMOUR ROBERT JOHN 349 HAZELWOOD BARBERTON OH 3880 WATER TOWER RD LONGS NC BABICH BLANCHE M 191 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH 459 HIGHLAND WADSWORTH OH BALL ROGER 211 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH BOLYARD PERRY O 234 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH COLE HOBERT L 380 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH DECARLO GLENDA L 183 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH 1548 HAWTHORNE ST WOOSTER OH DEGEORGE ROBERT 207 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH 161 E FIRESTONE BLVD AKRON OH DODSON SCOTT 214 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH 1512 KINGSLEY AKRON OH DYE BRIAN D 354 HAZELWOOD BARBERTON OH 288 CHESTER WADSWORTH OH FORTNER SUSAN K 367 HAZELWOOD ST BARBERTON OH GILL JOHN W 231 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH HANLIN ERIC 201 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH HEPPE STEPHEN M JR 340 HAZELWOOD BARBERTON OH HLAS BRENDA K 267 HORN ST BARBERTON OH 2285 FRASHURE DR AKRON OH HORNACEK LARRIE M 265 HORN ST BARBERTON OH HULGIN JOHN J 237 HORN ST BARBERTON OH HULL JENNIFER L 385 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH HURD DAVID A 222 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH KNIGHT JACKIE SUE 234 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH KULCSAR STEPHEN J JR 348 HAZELWOOD BARBERTON OH MEACHAM JAMES A 277 HORN ST BARBERTON OH MILLS KAREN M 4283 SUMMIT ST BARBERTON OH 561 GIBBS RD AKRON OH MOTICH GREGORY A 376 HAZELWOOD BARBERTON OH 1005 W HOPOCAN BARBERTON OH PETERS JOSEPH E 222 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH POWELL LEONARD D 366 W STATE ST BARBERTON OH RACHTEN DANA 374 W STATE ST BARBERTON OH 3075 HILLIER RD BARBERTON OH RACIN DANIEL D 390 CONNECT RD BARBERTON OH RACIN RD MARSHALLVILLE OH ROBERTS DAVID 212 HORN ST BARBERTON OH SHEMUGA JANICE L 4269 SUMMIT RD BARBERTON OH

42 NSA K BENEFITTED RECEPTORS OWNER ADDRESS ZIP CITY STATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP SMITH CHARLES R 261 HORN ST BARBERTON OH 346 JUDSON RD KENT OH STOUT WILLIAM G 235 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH STUCKEY JERRY LEE 223 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH TOOMEY MICHAEL A 275 HORN ST BARBERTON OH

43 NSA L BENEFITTED RECEPTORS OWNER ADDRESS ZIP CITY STATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ASKEW MITCHELL E TRUSTEE 264 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH 423 VAN ST BARBERTON OH AYALA RAFAEL 1428 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH BAKER ROBERT K 267 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH BALL BRANDI A 257 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH BERGER BRETT A 268 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH BURRIER BEVERLY J 171 FAIRMOUNT BARBERTON OH 621 E TUSCARAWAS BARBERTON OH CARTER JUSTIN L 277 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH CITY OF BARBERTON 104 THIRD STREET NW BARBERTON OH D & R HOLDINGS LLC 249 BROADVIEW BARBERTON OH 2888 BROOKFIELD DR BARBERTON OH DWYER GARY F 422 W STATE ST BARBERTON OH GIPSON RANDALL R 203 FAIRMOUNT ST BARBERTON OH GISH SANFORD O 167 FAIRMOUNT BARBERTON OH HRYCYK DAVID A 189 FAIRMOUNT BARBERTON OH HULGIN MICHAEL D 1484 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH HYMES BARBARA 255 BROADVIEW BARBERTON OH JACOBS CAROL S 241 BROADVIEW BARBERTON OH JONES SCOTT A 206 FAIRMONT BARBERTON OH JOSEPH ROBERT F 1472 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH KELLEY VELDA 290 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH LOVELACE BENNY A 401 HAZELWOOD EXT BARBERTON OH MARTIN ANNE TRUSTEE 428 W STATE ST BARBERTON OH MCLAUGHLIN JAMES R 272 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH MEEKS TIMOTHY M 412 HAZELWOOD EXT BARBERTON OH MICHAELS TERRY P 1460 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH MILAM DEREK 263 BROADVIEW BARBERTON OH NICHOLS THOMAS A 276 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH PRITTS WILLIAM D 1446 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH RHOADES CONNIE 1420 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH RICHARDS WILLIAM L 416 HAZELWOOD EXT BARBERTON OH SNYDER BRUCE A 250 BROADVIEW BARBERTON OH STEWART BRADLEY G 284 DUNN ST BARBERTON OH

44 NSA L BENEFITTED RECEPTORS OWNER ADDRESS ZIP CITY STATE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP STODDARD HERBERT T 263 ELMWOOD BARBERTON OH STUMP VERNA J 1456 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH TYCHAN ANGELA P 1326 CENTRAL BARBERTON OH WALKER JAMES D 1414 GRAND BLVD BARBERTON OH S PORTAGE ST RITTMAN OH 44270

45 Appendix C Noise Public Involvement Letter and Noise Wall Survey

46 Ohio Department of Transportation District South Arlington Road Akron, Ohio (800) John R. Kasich, Governor Jerry Wray, Director Anthony M. Urankar, District Deputy Director March 7, 2014 «Name» «Address_1» «City», «State» «Zip» Subject: ODOT Project: SUM ; PID: Cities of Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio Dear Property Owner or Resident: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes to improve approximately 5.6 miles of Interstate Route 76 (IR-76) in the cities of Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio. This project will improve highway capacity and reduce traffic congestion to better serve the needs of the traveling public. The project limits are from Medina Line Road in Norton to State Street in Barberton and proposes the construction of one (1) additional through lane in each direction from west of State Route (SR) 21 to east of State Street within the existing highway median, extension of entrance/exit ramps at interchanges, bridge/culvert reconstruction and replacement, drainage improvements and full depth pavement replacement along the mainline and ramps. As part of the environmental process, a traffic noise analysis was recently completed for this project. This analysis determined noise abatement in the form of noise walls are both feasible and reasonable at five locations within the project study area. The recommended noise wall near your property or residence is shown on enclosed mapping. You are receiving this letter because the traffic noise analysis identified your residential property as a location where noise levels would be reduced by a noise wall. Property owners and occupants benefitting from the noise reduction are being asked to provide input on whether or not they want the recommended noise wall constructed as part of the highway project. The decision to construct a recommended noise wall will depend on the benefitted property owners and occupants responses to the enclosed noise wall survey. If the majority of benefitted property owners/occupants do not want the recommended noise wall or if there is a lack of interest or lack of responses, then ODOT will not construct the recommended noise wall. Likewise, if the majority of benefitted property -over- ODOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services

47 ODOT Project: SUM ; PID: Cities of Norton and Barberton, Summit County, Ohio Page 2 owners/occupants want the recommended noise wall, then ODOT will construct the recommended noise wall. Please take the time to give us your feedback: 1. Fill out the enclosed noise wall survey or send an message with your name, address, and preference to let ODOT know whether the recommended noise wall should or should not be built based on your opinion. 2. Select the noise wall texture and color that you would prefer for the residential side of the recommended noise wall even if you do not think the recommended noise wall should be built or you have no opinion. 3. Return the noise wall survey by mail or by no later than March 21, The survey can be sent to ODOT District 4 using the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Also, please be advised that ODOT representatives may visit your neighborhood to discuss the recommended noise wall with individuals who have not returned the noise wall survey. If you have any questions or need additional information about the recommended noise wall or the proposed IR 76 widening project, please contact Edward W. Deley, Jr., ODOT District 4 Environmental Coordinator, at or edward.deley@dot.state.oh.us, or Robert Lang, ODOT District 4 Environmental Specialist, at or robert.lang@dot.state.oh.us. Respectfully, Edward W. Deley, Jr. District Environmental Coordinator

48 I-76 Widening Project, Summit County SUM ; PID: RECOMMENDED NOISE WALL SURVEY Responses to this form will be considered during the decision-making process to determine whether noise walls should be built, and if so, how they should look. See the attached map showing the recommended noise wall locations. The deadline to submit comments is March 21, Please return the completed form by mail using the enclosed postage-paid envelope or send a response by (please include your name and address in the ). If you have any questions or would like to your response, please contact Edward W. Deley, Jr., at (330) or edward.deley@dot.state.oh.us YOUR NAME: (please print clearly) ADDRESS: SIGNATURE: PHONE: (optional) (optional) 1. Please mark ONE of the following options: I support the wall being built I do NOT support the wall being built I have no opinion on a noise wall 2. Please circle the name of one texture and one color from the choices below for the recommended noise wall. If you have no opinion or do not support a wall, you may still vote on the design in case the overall results show support for the noise wall. TEXTURES/MATERIAL COLORS Concrete - Ashlar Stone Concrete - Drystack Concrete - Fieldstone Beige Gray Light Gray Tan Taupe

49 Additional Comments:

50 Appendix C

51 SUM ; PID Public Meeting Photographs Photograph 1: The Open House Public Meeting Introductory Sign (Station 1) welcoming the public to the Open House Meeting. Upon arrival, attendees were asked to sign-in at the registration table. The public meeting informational handout was available for their use during the meeting. Photograph 2: The public was able to view multiple mapping sets and project documentation throughout the Station 2 exhibit area. The area was designed to build a level of understaning with the public regarding the proposed project. Page 1

52 SUM ; PID Public Meeting Photographs Photograph 3: An overview of the Station 2 exibit area. Photograph 4: Project Team members answering and soliciting public comments and concerns. Page 2

53 SUM ; PID Public Meeting Photographs Photograph 5: Proposed maintenance of traffic displays within Station 2. Photograph 6: Proposed maintanence of traffic displays within Station 2. Page 3

54 SUM ; PID Public Meeting Photographs Photograph 7: Project Team members were available at Station 3 to discuss results of the MSAT and PM 2.5 Hot-spot Analysis with the public. Photograph 8: Project Team members were available at Station 4 to discuss the traffic noise analysis and view selected noise wall textures/colors. Page 4

55 SUM ; PID Public Meeting Photographs Photograph 9: Available Noise Analysis project mapping displayed at Station 4. Photograph 10: Environmental stationing, including Station 3-Air Quality; Station 4-Noise Analysis and Community Context Sensitivity; and Station4-Environmental Overview. Page 5

56 SUM ; PID Public Meeting Photographs Photograph 11: Attendees were able to use this area to complete their comment forms and place them in the Public Comments box for Project Team review. Page 6