Red Bank to I-275/SR 32 Project Documents

This page contains study documents for the transportation improvements within the Eastern Corridor Segments II and III study area (Red Bank to I-275/SR 32).  To review community meeting materials pertaining to this effort, please go to the Public Involvement page.


COLUMBIA CONNECTOR TRAIL ALTERNATIVES, FEASIBILITY STUDY (JANUARY 2021)
Spring Hill Drive Extension, PID 114496
Pocahontas Avenue Extension, PID 114497

Great Parks of Hamilton County, Columbia Township, and the village of Mariemont, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), are proposing to complete a shared-use path, the Columbia Connector Trail, to link the existing Little Miami Scenic Trail to the future Mariemont Connector trail at Pocahontas Avenue. This Feasibility Study documents the alternatives evaluated, results of engineering and environmental studies conducted to date, and public input received. It also identifies the preferred alternative and next steps.

Feasibility Study
Feasibility Study Report

Attachments
Attachments A through E

A: Excerpts from the Transportation Needs Analysis
B: Excerpts from the Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan
C: Build Alternatives
D: Structure Type Study
E: Conceptual Best Management Practices (BMP) Memo

Attachment F: Environmental Mapping

Attachment G: Ecological Resources Technical Memorandum

Attachment H: Public Input Summary

Table F-1 Summary of Stakeholder Meetings
Public Input Summary Report
ODOT Responses to Comments Received

Attachment I: Preliminary Cost Estimates

This project was among those listed as recommended projects in the Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan for Segment II/III (August 2019).


BIKE & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, BEECHMONT LEVEE AREA FEASIBILITY STUDY (DECEMBER 2021)
(HAM – Little Miami Scenic Trail Extension to Ranchvale, PID 113602/115291)

ODOT has worked in coordination with Anderson Township and the City of Cincinnati to make it safer and easier for bicyclists and pedestrians to connect to travel along Beechmont Avenue (SR 125), between the Little Miami Scenic Trail bridge project and nearby neighborhoods. This Feasibility Study documents the alternatives evaluated, results of engineering and environmental studies conducted to date, and public input received. It also identifies the preferred alternative and next steps. Funding has been secured for two phases:

Phase 1: Elstun Road, from Beechmont Avenue/SR 125 to Spindlehill Drive – Construction will begin in Spring 2023
Phase 2: Spindlehill Drive to the Little Miami Scenic Trail – Construction will begin in Spring 2024

Feasibility Study Report

Attachments A through E

Attachments F through G

LMST to Ranchvale Preferred Alternative Exhibit

These projects were among those listed as recommended projects in the Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan for Segment II/III (August 2019).

 


SR 32 IMPROVEMENTS, VILLAGE OF NEWTOWN FEASIBILITY STUDY (NOVEMBER 2021)
(PID 86462)

In the Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan for Segment II/III (August 2019), several improvement concepts were proposed to address safety and congestion concerns along SR 32 in the Village of Newtown. In addition to road improvements, the proposed concepts include the construction of a shared-use path to provide an improved connection to the Little Miami Scenic Trail and the Lake Barber Trail. This report documents the process used to review project alternatives and choose a preferred alternative for the SR 32 Improvements, Village of Newtown project. (Note: Attachment C has been divided into two parts to reduce file size.)

Feasibility Study
Feasibility Study Report

SR 32/EIGHT MILE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FEASIBILITY STUDY (SEPTEMBER 2020)
(PID 110991)

ODOT has coordinated with Anderson Township to develop plans for improvements at the SR 32 and Eight Mile Road intersection. The plans are designed to address congestion and the high number of crashes that occur in the vicinity and to repair a landslide just east of the intersection. This Feasibility Study documents the alternatives evaluated, results of engineering and environmental studies conducted to date, and public input received. It also identifies the preferred alternative and next steps.

Feasibility Study Report

Attachments A through D

Attachments E through G

This project was listed as a recommended project in the Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan for Segment II/III (August 2019).

Construction plans are currently being finalized and construction of the project is expected to begin in the Fall of 2022.

 


CONCEPTUAL ALTERNATIVES IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (AUGUST 2019)

This report outlines an Implementation Plan for 68 recommended transportation projects developed for Segments II and III of the Eastern Corridor Program. The plan summarizes the engineering studies, environmental considerations, and public involvement activities undertaken to develop the proposed transportation projects. In addition, it provides a direction for moving each project forward. While there is no funding available for these projects at the current time, the Implementation Plan includes potential project sponsors and funding sources for each project, to serve as a roadmap for municipalities and communities within the Segments II and III area, as well as Hamilton County, OKI, and ODOT as they prioritize future transportation projects. (Note: Appendices A and B have been divided into multiple parts to reduce file size.)

Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan, Eastern Corridor Segments II and III
Implementation Plan Report

Appendix A: Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
A.1: Members of Advisory Committees
A.2: ANCOR/SR 32 Hill Focus Area
A.3: Village of Newtown Focus Area
A.4: SR 125/SR 32 Focus Area
A.5: Combined Focus Areas – Part 1: Linwood/Eastern Avenue Interchange Focus Area
A.5: Combined Focus Areas – Part 2: US 50/Red Bank Road Interchange Focus Area
A.6: US 50 Corridor Focus Area

Appendix B: Traffic Analysis
B.1: HCS Capacity Analysis
B.2: TransModeler Analysis Report
B.3: Signal Warrant Analysis Report
B.4: ECAT Analysis Results
B.5: Signal Re-Timing Analysis Operational Report
B.6: Travel Time Analysis

Appendix C: Public Open House Meeting Summary Report

Appendix D: Estimated Funding Sources

Appendix E: Preliminary Construction Costs for Project Concepts

 


OCTOBER 24 & 25 OPEN HOUSE MEETING SUMMARY REPORT, 2018
This report summarizes information shared at the Open House meetings held on Oct. 24 & 25, 2018. The report also documents written comments received and the Ohio Department of Transportation’s responses. (Note: Appendices A and B have been divided into two parts to reduce file size.)

Meeting Summary Report
Appendix A: Concept Evaluation and Comment/Response Summary, Part 1 and Part 2
Appendix B: Meeting Materials, Part 1 and Part 2
Appendix C: Notification Materials

 


EASTERN CORRIDOR SEGMENTS II and III TRANSPORTATION NEEDS ANALYSIS REPORT (JULY 2017)
This report provides the results of the transportation needs analysis prepared for Segments II and III of the Eastern Corridor Program in 2016 and 2017. Needs were identified through technical studies (traffic volume, travel time, congestion and crash data) as well as stakeholder input. Information from the report will be used to help develop solutions to the transportation needs identified.

Segments II and III Transportation Needs Analysis Report (JULY 2017)  

Appendices 1 through 6
Appendices

Attachment A: Technical Studies
Attachment A1: ODOT Certified Traffic
Attachment A2: Crash Data
Attachment A3: HCS Data
Attachments A4 and A5: Travel Time Data and Geometric Data

Attachment B: Stakeholder Input
Attachment B1: Public Involvement Plan
Attachment B2: Eastern Corridor Development Team (ECDT) Meeting Summary and Materials
Attachment B3: Summaries of Focus Area Workshops

Attachment B4: Internet Survey, Public Feedback Summary Report
Attachment B5: March 9, 2017 Public Open House Summary Report

Attachment C: Other Transportation Modes
Attachments C1 and C2: Inventory of Existing and Proposed Bike Trails and SORTA Bus Routes

 


EASTERN CORRIDOR SR 32 RELOCATION (SEGMENTS II/III) (AUGUST 2015)
STATUS UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

This document outlines ODOT’s recommendations and related rationale for a revised approach to the SR 32 Relocation project.  It also summarizes the findings of project-related activities, coordination efforts and assessments completed between June 2013 and July 2015, upon which ODOT’s recommendations are based.

Status Update and Recommendations for Further Project Development

 


SR 32 RELOCATION SITUATION ASSESSMENT (NOVEMBER 2014)
Completed as part of the SR 32 Relocation project’s collaborative process, the Situation Assessment report summarizes the varying perspectives of just over 100 project stakeholders and offers a set of possible options for moving forward. Information from this report will be used to further inform the project development process.

SR 32 Relocation Project Situation Assessment Report, (November 2014)

 


SR 32 FEASIBILITY STUDY ADDENDUM (DECEMBER 2012)
The SR 32 Relocation Feasibility Study Addendum clarifies and updates the March 2012 report to take into account public comments and agency input received after the SR 32 Relocation public involvement meeting held August 2, 2012. Updated recommendations have been incorporated into the project development process.

Feasibility Study Addendum (December 2012)

Revised Figure 12 – History Architecture Resources (December 2012)

Revised Figure 17 – Alternative Corridors Recommended for Advancement (December 2012)

 


SR 32 RELOCATION FEASIBILITY STUDY (MARCH 2012)
The Feasibility Study, following ODOT’s new Project Development Process (PDP), evaluates the preliminary alternatives carried over from Tier 1 (see the Tier 1 DEIS) and makes recommendations about corridors to be advanced for further study – as shown on Revised Figure 17 – Alternative Corridors Recommended for Advancement. No decisions on the location of specific alignments or a preferred alternative have been made. The corridors depicted on all of the maps in the Feasibility Study are preliminary, some of which have been eliminated from further consideration by the Feasibility Study, or continue to be refined. Preliminary impacts reported in the Feasibility Study were calculated for broad corridors, and will also continue to be updated as alternatives are refined and avoidance and minimization measures are further developed.

Information included in the Feasibility Study was presented for public review at a Public Involvement Meeting held on August 2, 2012. Click here to review materials presented at that meeting and notes from the Question and Answer session.

Eastern Corridor Segment II-III Feasibility Study Report
(Figures 1, 2 and 7 are located within the report above)

Figure 3 – Project Location
Figure 4 – Study Area Subareas & Alternatives
Figure 5 – Typical Sections
Figure 6 – Community & Land Use Features
Figure 8 – Potential Displacements
Figure 9 – Floodplain and Floodway
Figure 10 – Drinking Water Resources
Figure 11 – Ecological Resources
Figure 12 – History Architecture Resources
Figure 13 – Archaeological Sensitivity
Figure 14 – Public Parks and Greenspaces
Figure 15 – Hazardous Materials Concerns
Figure 16 – Engineering and Design Considerations
Figure 17 – Alternative Corridors Recommended for Advancement
Figure 18 – Recommended Alternative Corridors with Environmental Features
Table 11 – US 50-Red Bank Subarea Matrix
Table 12 – River Crossing Subarea Matrix
Table 13 – River Plains Subarea Matrix
Table 14 – Newtown Subarea Matrix
Table 15 – Mt Carmel Subarea Matrix
References

Appendix A Record of Decision
Appendix A – Record of Decision

Appendix B Eastern Corridor Land Use Vision Plan and Green Infrastructure Master Plan
Appendix B1 – 2002 Land Use Vision Plan Summary Excerpts

Appendix B2 – 2005 Green Infrastructure Master Plan Summary

Appendix C Eastern Corridor Tier 1 Purpose and Need
Appendix C1 – Eastern Corridor Tier 1 Purpose and Need

Appendix C2 – Eastern Corridor Tier 1 Purpose and Need Exhibits
Appendix D – EC Tier 1 Environmental Commitments
Appendix E Eastern Corridor Tier 1 No Build

Appendix F Environmental Resources Support Materials
Appendix F1 – Soil and Bedrock Mapping and Archived Geological Data

Appendix F2 – Environmental Justice
Appendix F3 – OEPA Drinking Water Map
Appendix F4 – Detailed Ecological Mapping

Appendix G Cost Estimates
Appendix G1 – Construction Cost Estimates

Appendix G2 – ROW Cost Estimates

Appendix H Public Involvement
Appendix H1 – Meeting Minutes – Local Jurisdiction Meetings (2008)

Appendix H2 – Land Use Vision Plan Update Summary (2009)
Appendix H3 – Segment II-III Public Involvement Plan (2011)
Appendix H4 – Tribal Coordination Summary (2011)

Appendix I Supporting Studies (these files are all large and may require additional download time)
Appendix I1 – Ecological Resources Inventory Report (2008)

Appendix I2 – Environmental Site Assessment Screening (2008)
Appendix I3 – LMR Hydraulics Phase 1 (2009)
Appendix I3 – LMR Hydraulics Phase 2 (2009)
Appendix I4 – LMR Geomorphology Phase 1 (2009)
Appendix I4 – LMR Geomorphology Phase 2 (2009)
Appendix I5 – History-Architecture Red Flag Summary (2009)
Appendix I6 – Archaeological Modeling Study (2009)
Appendix I7 – Preliminary Noise Screening Report (2009)
Appendix I8 – Archaeology Literature Review and Disturbance Report (2010)
Appendix J Interactive PDF

 


Other Documents and Quick Links

SR 32 Relocation Project Status
SR 32 Relocation Fact Sheet
OKI Traffic Demand Model Fact Sheet
OKI Traffic Demand Model Description