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PARTIES STATE/LOCAL AGREEMENT (PROJECT DEVELOPMENT) A009(756) PEDESTRIAN PATH, SWEET AVE TO BLAINE ST, MOSCOW LATAH COUNTY KEY NO. 09756 THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this r7Y-/ )-(day of .;?Qvb by and between the IDAHO TRAt"'SPORT A TION DEPARTMENT, hereafter called the STATE, and the CITY OF MOSCOW, acting by and through its Mayor and Council, hereafter called the SPONSOR. PURPOSE The SPONSOR has requested the STATE to program for development and construction Federal-Aid Project A009(754), described as Pedestrian Path, Sweet Avenue to Blaine Street, Moscow, the project development for which is to be performed by SPONSOR'S staff/Consultant Engineers. A copy of the Enhancement Program application is marked Exhibit A and attached hereto as part of this Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to set out the terms and conditions to accomplish the project development phase of this project. NOTE: Securing the services of a consultant for project development services must follow the process outlined in the Idaho Transportation Department Guidelines for Local Public Agency Projects. Since certain functions under this Agreement are to be performed by the STATE, requiring the expenditure of funds, and since the STATE can only pay for work associated with the State Highway System, the SPONSOR is fully responsible for all costs incurred by the STATE related to the project. Authority for this Agreement is established by Section 40-317 of the Idaho Code. The Parties agree as follows: SECTION I. GENERAL I. It is necessary to develop construction plans and specifications in order that federal participation may be obtained in the construction costs of the project. Federal-aid for project development is available on this project. 1 State/Local Agreement (PDJ Pedestrian Path, Sweet Ave to Blaine St Key No. 09756 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Federal participation in the project is at the rate of 89.78%; local participation is 10.22%. The maximum Federal-aid available for this project is $290,000. 3. Scheduled funding for this project is listed on the approved Idaho Transportation Department Highway Development Program, and subsequent revisions. Current estimated funding is as follows: a. Project Development (State, Consultant, Local) - $55,000 b. Construction Engineering - $32,000 c. Construction - $236,000 d. Total Estimated Project Costs - $323,000 4. The SPONSOR'S match for this project will be provided as follows: a. In-kind services in the amount of $33,000, as itemized fully in the attached Exhibit A. The value of all in-kind services must be approved on form ITD- 2395, Request for Federal-aid on No-Bid Items of Work (Force Account). 5. This project shall be designed to State Standards as defined in the Idaho Transportation Department's Design Manual, 2003 edition or as subsequently revised. 6. All information, regulatory and warning signs, pavement or other markings, and traffic signals required and warranted will be developed as a part of the plans, regardless of whether the work is done as a portion of the contract or by the SPONSOR'S forces. 7. If the project is terminated prior to completion, and the SPONSOR has been reimbursed with federal funds for preliminary engineering, the SPONSOR shall repay to the STATE all federal funds received. SECTION II. That the STATE shall: 1. Not guarantee that the federal funds herein sought are available or will be made available. In the event federal funds are unavailable, this Agreement shall be void, exeept that SPONSOR shall be liable to the STATE for any un-reimbursed incidental expenses as provided for in Section II, Paragraph 2 of this Agreement. 2. Provide the following services incidental to the project development: a. Assist SPONSOR in the selection of a Consulting Engineer and negotiations as needed, and furnish the Agreement for Engineering Services and any supplements thereto, to be used between the SPONSOR and Consultant Engineers on this project. 2 State/Local Agreement (PD) Pedestrian Path, Sweet Ave to Blaine St Key No. 09756 ---PAGE BREAK--- b. Review Preliminary Environmental Evaluation and recommend other appropriate environmental documentation. c. Furnish to the Engineers copies of materials test reports and other data applying to the project and available to the STATE. d. Advertise for any/all required formal public hearings and provide a hearing officer to conduct the hearings. e. Review rights-of-way appraisals and assign personnel to determine relocation entitlements and assistance which might be required by the project. f. File with the Federal Highway Administration applications for exceptions to AASHTO Standards when appropriate and for government land withdrawals for rights-of-way and airport clearance. g. Assist in negotiations with public carriers and utilities for agreements on behalf of the SPONSOR. If requested by a utility company, hold utility hearings before the Idaho Transportation Board or issue IT Board Orders to the utilities on behalf of the SPONSOR. During development, the latest edition of the STATE's Guide for Utility Management will be followed in all matters relating to utilities. h. Review the designing engineers' plans, estimates, reports and environmental studies, and issue notice of approval to the SPONSOR and the Engineer following the Concept, Preliminary and Final Design Reviews and the Design Study Report. 1. Supply roadway summary sheets and such standard drawings as may be required to supplement the plans. J. Unless otherwise included in the scope of work for the Consultant agreement, prepare the title sheet. k. Print and assemble plans, special provisions, specifications and contract. I. Advertise for bids and let the construction contract. Prior to construction, the parties will enter into a separate agreement into covering responsibilities of the parties relating to construction. 3. Upon receipt of appropriate documentation from the SPONSOR showing expenditure of funds for project development, reimburse the SPONSOR at the approved Federal-aid rate for eligible expenses. 3 State/Local Agreement (PD) Pedestrian Path, Sweet Ave to Blaine St Key No. 09756 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4. Bill the SPONSOR for costs incurred by the STATE under this Agreement for project development, if those costs exceed the amount set out in Section III, Paragraph I. 5. Bill the SPONSOR for any federal funds to be repaid by the SPONSOR if the project is terminated prior to completion, and the SPONSOR has been reimbursed with federal funds for preliminary engineering. SECTION III. That the SPONSOR shall: I. Provide a funding match of 10.22% of the Total Estimated Project Costs of $323,000, and assume responsibility for all costs of the project over and above the $290,000 Federal-aid limit. 2. Pay to the STATE, before the STATE begins the incidental services referred to in Section II, Paragraph 2, the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000), estimated to be the total expense to the STATE. In addition, Pay to the STATE the cost of all incidental services provided by the STATE upon receipt of the billing provided for in Section II, Paragraph 4. Checks shall be made payable to the "Idaho Transportation Department", and mailed to the District Two Office at PO Box 83 7, Lewiston, ID 83501-0837. 3. SPONSOR warrants that it will repay any federal reimbursements on this project if the project is terminated prior to completion. 4. With the assistance of the STATE, hire a consultant for development of the project. 5. Make timely payment of all consultant invoices throughout the design of the project. Periodically the SPONSOR may submit allowable Consultant invoices and receipts to the STATE showing payment of same. The STATE will reimburse the SPONSOR for eligible expenses less the SPONSOR'S match. 6. Acquire with the STATE'S assistance as noted in Section II, all rights-of-way and easements needed to provide for construction and maintenance of the project. 7. Furnish all appraisals required for the project to the STATE for review. 8. Review the appraisal reviewer's statement of the estimated fair market value and approve an amount to be just compensation for each parcel to be acquired. 9. Complete a right-of-way status report, ITD-2161, and forward it to the Local Project Coordinator. 4 State/Local Agreement (PDJ Pedestrian Path, Sweet Ave to Blaine St Key No. 09756 ---PAGE BREAK--- I 0. Before initiating negotiatiOns for any real property required for right-of-way, establish an amount considered to be just compensation, under Idaho law, and make a prompt offer to acquire the property for the full amount established. I I. Make a good faith effort to acquire the real property by negotiation. 12. Inform the property owner, in those cases where he indicates a willingness to donate a portion of his real property for rights-of-way, of all the facts including his right to full compensation in money for land and damages, if any, in accordance with Idaho Code. 13. Provide relocation assistance and payments for any displaced person, business, farm operation, or nonprofit organization in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970; 49 CFR 24; 23 CFR 71 0; the Idaho Real Property Acquisition Act of 1971; Title40, Chapter 20; and Title 58, Chapter I I; Idaho Code, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder. No individual or family shall be displaced until decent, safe and sanitary replacement housing is available to the relocatees for immediate occupancy. In addition, advise the STATE of any relocations required by the project and authorize the STATE to negotiate in its behalf for all relocation assistance and payments, the cost of which will be assumed by the SPONSOR at the time of negotiation. 14. To the greatest extent practicable, no person lawfully occupying the real property shall be required to move from his home, farm or business without at least ninety (90) days' written notice prior to advertisement of the project. 15. Before advertisement for bids, provide a certification that all rights-of-way, easements, permits, materials sources and agreements necessary for the construction of the project have been acquired in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Provide a value of any right-of-way donations obtained, which may be credited as a matching share. 16. Evaluate the impact the project might have on the quality of the human environment and prepare and furnish to the STATE an environmental evaluation, which includes cultural resources, and any other documents required by the National Environmental Policy Act. 17. At all required public hearings, furnish all necessary exhibits and provide for a representative of the SPONSOR to describe the project; present information about the location and design, including alternates; discuss the tentative schedules for rights-of-way acquisitions and construction; discuss the SPONSOR'S relocation assistance program; discuss the economic, sociological, and environmental effects of the project; and answer all questions concerning the project. 5 State/Local Agreement (PD) Pedestrian Path, Sweet Ave to Blaine St Key No. 09756 ---PAGE BREAK--- 18. Comply with Appendix A, Title 49 CFR, Part 21, attached hereto and made a part hereof. 19. Maintain all project records, including source documentation for all expenditures and in-kind contributions, for a period of three years from the date of final acceptance. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, or audit has been started before expiration of the three-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues that arise from it. 20. Comply with all other applicable State and Federal regulations. EXECUTION This Agreement is executed for the STATE by its Assistant Chief Engineer (Development), and executed for the SPONSOR by the Mayor, attested to by the City Clerk, with the imprinted Corporate Seal of the CITY OF MOSCOW. Approved as to form Steven J. Schuster Deputy Attorney General July I, 2005 ATTEST: hm:9756 SLAPD.doc IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT APPROVED BY: Assistant Chief Engineer (Development) RECOMMENDED BY: Roadway Design Engineer CITY OF MOSCOW 6 Sta tel Local Agreement (PD) Pedestrian Path, Sweet Ave to Blaine St Key No. 09756 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A EXCERPTS FROM TITLE 49 CFR PART 21 During the performance of work covered by this Agreement, the City of Moscow for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereafter referred to as the SPONSOR), agrees as follows: 1. Compliance with Regulations: The SPONSOR during the performance of work covered by this Agreement shall comply with all regulations of the United States Department of Transportation relative to Civil Rights with specific reference to Title 49 CFR Part 21, Title 41 CFR Part 60, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and Executive Order 11246. 2. Non-Discrimination: The SPONSOR, with regard to the work performed during the term of this Agreement, shall not in any way discriminate: against any employee or applicant for employment; subcontractor or solicitations for subcontract including procurement of materials and equipment; or any other individual or firm providing or proposing services based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or non-job-related handicap. 3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by bidding or negotiation, made by the SPONSOR for work or services performed under subcontract, including procurement of materials and equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be made aware, by the SPONSOR, of the obligations of this Agreement and to the Civil Rights Requirements based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or non-job-related handicap. 4. Information and Reports: The SPONSOR shall provide all information and reports required by Regulations and/or Directives and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Idaho Transportation Department or the Federal Highway Administration. The SPONSOR will be required to retain all records for a period of three years. 5. Sanctions for Non-Compliance: In the event the SPONSOR is in non-compliance with the Civil Rights Provisions of this Agreement, the Idaho Transportation Department shall impose such sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: Withholding of payments to the SI'ONSOR until it has achieved compliance and/or Cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. 6. Incorporation of the Provisions: The SPONSOR shall physically include this Appendix in every subcontract of $I 0,000 or more to include procurement of materials and leases of equipment unless exempt by Regulations, Orders, or Directives pursuant thereto. The SPONSOR shall take such action with respect to subcontractor or procurement as the Idaho Transportation Department or the Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of enforcing the provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance, provided in event the SPONSOR becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with the subcontractors or suppliers as a result of such direction, the SPONSOR may request the STATE to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the STATE, and in addition the SPONSOR may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, AGREEING TO SUPPORT FEDERAL AND HIGHWAY PROJECT; PROVIDING THAT TillS RESOLUTION TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL. WHEREAS, Idaho Transportation Department (hereinafter referred to as "STATE") has submitted an Agreement for Federal Aid Project A009(756) stating obligations of the STATE and City of Moscow, Idaho (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") for development of Pedestrian Path, Sweet Avenue to Blaine Street, Moscow; and WHEREAS, the STATE is responsible for obtaining compliance with laws, standards and procedural policies in the development, construction and maintenance of improvements made to the Federal-aid Highway System when there is federal participation in the costs; and WHEREAS, certain functions to be performed by the STATE involve the expenditure of funds as set forth in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the STATE can only pay for work associated with the State Highway system; and WHEREAS, Moscow City Council supports the project; and WHEREAS, CITY is fully responsible for its share of project costs; and WHEREAS, development and maintenance of the Paradise Path has been an anticipated responsibility that CITY is willing to accept; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Moscow. Idaho as follows; I. The Agreement for Federal Aid Project A009(756) is hereby approved. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the CITY. 3. That duly certified copies of the Resolution shall be furnished to the Idaho Transportation Department. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Moscow, Idaho, this 2lst day of February, 2006. ATTEST: ---PAGE BREAK--- r- FY2008 TransportaT hancement Progra;., Solicitation SECTION 2: PROJECT COST ITEMIZATION 1 age 1 of 2) (round to nearest thousand dollars) Use "Other" to items not shown. For Construction or Renovation Projects Only. PC includes concept development, preliminary and final design and review, geologic and hydraulic studies, environmental reviews and clearauces, and local administrative costs. With few exceptions projects are developed under a consultant contract. Calculate 20"/o of the total construction costs, and use this amount if the resultant PC is greater than $50,000. At a minimum you should enter $50,000. Information and Interpretation Costs $0 RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) ---PAGE BREAK--- FY200B Transportati("'f>hanceme"t Program So;ta;;;n- • Section 1: Project & Cost Summary with Sponsor Certification I certify that City of Moscow (Sponsor) supports the proposed Enhancement project and that Sponsor has the legal authority to apply for and pledge the matching funds required to receive the requested Transportation Enhancement funds. I further certify that matching funds will be available for the proposed project and that Sponsor will provide maintenance for the project uoon completion. I understand that this is not a application, that it is a request for reimbursement through the federal aid system, and that all for contracting, auditing, and payment will apply to the project. ---PAGE BREAK--- FY2008 Transpott{hancement Program Salicltation SECTION 2: PROJECT COST ITEMIZATION (page 2 of 2) (round to nearest thousand dollars) Fill out cost items as appropriate for your project. Use "Other" to specify items not shown. 'CONSTRUCTION (Cont.) Items (If quantity and unit price are not applicable, only fill inCosti Quantity Unit Price (UP) Pavement and Base 4455 SY $ 16.84 Curb and Gutter 100 LF $ 15 Slope Protection Erosion/Pollution Control 1 LS $4,000 Structures (Bridges & Tunnels) Retaining Walls 200 SFF $ 70 Pedestrian Crossing Signals and Illumination GuardraH 100 LF $ 50 Detours Utility/Sewer Bicycle Storage Systems Footings/Foundations Superstructure (Framing) Exterior Closure Roofing Interior Construction/Renovation Specialties/Equipment (Bollards) 8 EA $ 500 Mechanicai/HVAC Mechanical/Plumbing Electrical/Lighting 1 LS $32,500 Electrical/Power 1 LS $ 2,000 Special Systems Other (Specify) Urban Approach Ty. A-5 3 EA $ 1,100 Construction Surveying (crew) 80 HR $ 100 Tota/#4 Construction Costs Tota/#5 Mobilization (10% of Total Tota/#6 Construction Engineering and Contingencies {15% of Total Tota/#7 lTD Administrative Costs ($2,000.$10,000) Total Cost of Project (Add Totals #1 through Enter this total in Part 1 of the application under Summary of Costs. Cost Estimate Developed by David Klatt I Drafting Supervisor Print name and title Cost(QxUP) $75,000 $ 1,500 $ 4,000 $14,000 $ 5,000 $ 4,000 $32,500 $ 2,000 $ 3,300 $ 8,000 $215,000 $21,000 $32,000 $5,000 $323,000 [PHONE REDACTED] Phone ---PAGE BREAK--- SECTION 3. NARRATIVE PURPOSE & NEED . i . Promoting and accommodating alternative transportation routes and facilities have long been a priority of the City of Moscow. Creation of the Linear PartJask Force in 1994 was a result of the rising concerns from the public for a need to identify, secure and establish pathways and routes for bicycle and pedestrian uses aside from the conventional street and sidewalk systems (see Planning and Public Involvement). Part of the task force mission was to identify potential bicycle and pedestrian routes that would satisfy city­ wide and regional connectivity. This proposed project is a result of the planning of the task force, now referred to as the Paradise Path Task Force, and the cooperation of the City, University ofldaho, Gritman Hospital and the Palouse River Coulee City Railroad to preserve this corridor. This project, if constructed, would represent a significant connection between existing pathway segments (see Project Description). Once constructed, only 0.25 miles of future pathway remains to complete a cross-town pathway system. The corridor for the 0.25 miles is presently being secured in participation with the University of Idaho. The importance of the pathway segment proposed in this application is the connectivity it provides between the university area and the east side of Moscow and on into the county. Presently, pedestrians and bicycles have only one facility for traversing from U.S. 95 to S.H. 8. That facility is on Styner Avenue, approximately 0.2 miles south of the main entrance to the university at Sweet A venue and connecting to S.H. 8 approximately 1.27 miles from the east city limits. Styner A venue provides bicycle Janes and sidewalks. This proposed project would provide an alternative transportation facility free of vehicle traffic and the steep grades associated with using the Styner route. Berman Creek side Park along with its joint use trail systems would also be accessed by the proposed pathway. Presently the park can only be accessed by way of Styner Avenue. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed work will consist of constructing a paved pathway from U.S. 95 at Sweet Avenue easterly to State Highway 8 at Blaine Street. An existing pathway beginning at College Avenue traverses through the University of Idaho and terminates at Sweet Avenue and U.S. 95, where our project begins. This proposed project would connect the university pathway to Berman Creek side Park Trail, and then from the park east to the end of another existing pathway that begins at Blaine Street and ends at the east city limits. At the east city limits, a Latah County trail begins and is presently improved for three miles into the county and ultimately another eight miles on to Troy, Idaho. This project provides pedestrians and bicyclists the opportunity to connect with and utilize the pathway from four access points: U.S. 95 and Sweet A venue bicycle Janes, pathway and sidewalks; Berman Creek side Park parking lot and pathway system; Styner Avenue bicycle lanes and sidewalks and Blaine Street pathway and sidewalks. ---PAGE BREAK--- The pathway is proposed to be paved twelve feet in width from U.S.95 to the Berman Creekside Park bicycle system. This segment of the pathway will be constructed on an easement across undeveloped property. The portion of the pathway from Berman Creekside Park to Blaine Street shall be paved ten feet in width and constructed primarily on abandoned rail bed. The proposed pathway conforms to the needs established by the Paradise Path Task Force plan and enhances the quality of east-west travel of pedestrians and bicyclists. Due to the . foresight on the part of the City of Moscow and the cooperation of other entities, a (needed corridor has been secured for the pathway system. Actual funding and construction of a joint use transportation facility within the corridor will probably be many years away without the support of enhancement funding and or donations. Construction of the 0. 70 miles of pathway described in this application not only goes a long way to completing a desired east-west regional connection through Moscow, but also makes complete a 2.0 mile bicycle- pedestrian facility from College Avenue to the east city limits with an additional three miles into the county. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS The project is planned to parallel Paradise Creek from U.S. 95 to Berman Creekside Park and east to the abandoned railroad bed. The railroad bed then parallels S.H. 8 while RWl. Paradise Creek crosses the highway and meanders north away from the proposed project. cf ·(·No pathway construction is anticipated to encroach into the flood way, however some r::;Q embankment may be placed in the flood plain. This work will require some permitting if from the Army Corps of Engineer's. The easements and right-of-way obtained for construction of this pathway primarily exist on abandoned railroad property and have been used mainly for rail systems, switches and sidings. There are no historic buildings or structures to be removed to construct the proposed pathway. The railroad has been selling or exchanging this property over the last several years and the easements have come from several recipients of that property. I]ly railroad has yet to remove the rails from rail beds but will have completed this work by th)Jl_Qˆ_cop.struction date of our proposed project. The project abuts property with multi-family use for a short distance but does not encroach or negatively impact the property in any way. Besides the Berman Creekside Park recreational use, all other uses adjoining the pathway corridor are commercial or public rights-of-way. PLANNING AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT . In 1992, the Moscow City Council turned talk into action by identifYing the development of a linear pathway system as its number one priority. In 1994 a task force was appointed to study the potential for city-wide and regional connections. This group had a mission to develop a plan that addresses transportation, recreation and resource conservation I ---PAGE BREAK--- enhancement. The group represented a wide variety of background and interests including: parks and recreation, conservation, growth and development, transportation, the University of ldaho, and the enhancement of the community's quality of life. Included in the goals of this group was the design of a public input process to assist in developing the plan. A Bicycle Advisory Committee was also formed to identify and recommend bicycle needs outside of the task force study. Bicycle routes were established and signed as a result of advisory committee recommendations. Bicycle lanes were requested on many state highway system improvements within the city limits as well as local arterial improvements away from the designated routes. Many of these bicycle facilities will now connect into the pathway proposed in this application. The current Comprehensive Plan for the City of Moscow was adopted in 1999 and contains much of the product developed by these two groups to build the transportation element of the plan. The many letters of support (see attached) are evidence of the interest in completing this phase of the Paradise Pathway. The letters also tend to forecast the benefit to a variety of users and the importance of completing this pathway segment. FINANCIAL RESPONSffiiLITY Contributions Worksheet Type Details Dollar Value Sponsor's Cash Total Cash Match Donations of Materials No donated materials anticipated The City is in the process of securing all Donations of Property necessary easements and right-of-ways prior to the proiect (at no cost) Donations of Labor No donated labor anticipated The City of Moscow Engineering Dept. will Donations of Services perform the project design and develop- $33,000 ment for this project as match. Total Match (Show in Section 1, line 2 of the Cost Summary section) $33,000 Other Contributions None anticipated Total Other Contributions ---PAGE BREAK--- LONG TERM COMMITMENT AND MAINTENANCE The City of Moscow City Council has passed a Resolution in support of the project and the project application. In passing the resolution, the City has acknowledged the fmancial and future maintenance commitments that go along with adding a new facility to the public infrastructure. The City has built-in resources capable of maintaining this type of facility, should the project be approved. The maintenance of pathways presently falls upon the City Parks and Recreation Department. Development and maintenance of the Paradise Path has been an anticipated responsibility that the City is prepared to accept Portions of the Paradise Path that cross University of Idaho properties are maintained by the university per agreements between the school and the City of Moscow. The proposed project will be maintained by the City of Moscow. ---PAGE BREAK--- IV> VICINITY MAP TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM MOSCOW, IDAHO LATAH COUNTY I I I I I i:l il I I I 1- · " I I , . 1 I I I I L- ~ ;m.l,(l STATE OF IDAHO . ) ---PAGE BREAK--- Mr. James F. Carpenter, District Engineer, District Two Idaho Transportation Department P.O. Box 837 Lewiston, ID 83501-2028 Dear Mr. Carpenter: The Paradise Path Task Force fully supports the paving of Paradise Path from Highway 95 at Sweet Avenue east to Blaine Street. For the past ten years, the Task Force has been leading the effort to acquire property and construct Paradise Path through Moscow. Now that property acquisition is essentially complete, we are extremely excited about the construction of the path providing a safe, non-motorized alternative transportation route that will eventually connect Moscow with our neighboring communities of Troy, Idaho and Pullman, Washington. Once the paving is complete, we will continue to promote the building of non-motorized alternative transportation routes and involve the community in improving the path with volunteer efforts including landscape installation and path corridor maintenance to enhance this segment, as we have done on all the other segments of this path. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community and their support has helped to make this path a reality. Thank you, Sylvia A. Ferrin, Chair, Paradise Path Task Force ---PAGE BREAK--- James F. Carpenter District Engineer District Two Idaho Transportation Dept. P.O.Box837 Lewiston, ID 83 501 1034 South Harding Street Moscow, ID 83843-3816 January 24, 2005 Dear Mr. Carpenter: I am a long-term Moscow resident writing in support of Paradise Path funding for the section of trail between Highway 95 and Blaine Street, Moscow. I am also the President of the Palouse Road Runners (PRR). The PRR has been organizing wellness events in the Palouse for many years, including run/walk events and the Women's Wellness Forum. About 1000 area residents participate in our events every year, and I believe that all of them use the trails in our area. The population of this area is growing, particularly on the east side of town that would be served by the section of trail in question. Moscow is no longer the one-traffic-light sleepy town that it was when I arrived. There is an urgent need to separate motorized traffic from non-motorized traffic. Road use has increased dramatically, but the efforts to separate pedestrians and cyclists from cars and trucks have not kept pace. Outside Moscow we do have the Chipman Trail and the Latah Trail is under development, but the Paradise Path connector through Moscow is not complete. Cyclists & pedestrians traveling east come to the end of the path at Highway 95 and Sweet Avenue. From there they have to take Highway 8 before they can get off the road at Blaine Street. The Troy Highway is dangerous for non-vehicular traffic, as are all our main roads. The prevailing attitude among some motorists, unfortunately, is that they own the road and nobody else should be there. You can prove this to yourself readily enough by walking on a road without sidewalks or trying to cross one of our busy roads at a crosswalk. We also see the occasional letter in the local newspaper written by a motorist protesting the presence of pedestrians. The predictable result of increasing encounters between cars and other road users is accidents. In recent years two women have been killed on area highways. Neither of them would have died if trails had been available. Trails have become a necessity for public safety. Trails are used by commuters, students going to class and by residents and their families for recreation. I anticipate that Paradise Path will be heavily used. It will connect the Chipman Trail, the Latah Trail, the University of Idaho and its residences, the Palouse Empire Mall, the Eastside Marketplace, the downtown core and the growing developments on the east side of town. The new section of trail between 95 and Blaine will allow the public to avoid a dangerous stretch of highway. ---PAGE BREAK--- • James F. Carpenter- Page 2 I urge you to support the development of the stretch of Paradise Path between 95 & Blaine in Moscow. Sincerely, T. Alan Place President Palouse Road Runners Tel: [PHONE REDACTED] E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- • · · · · C r; · · · Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute January 21, 2005 Enhancement Committee Idaho Transportation Department PO Box 7129 Boise, Idaho 83707 Dear Committee Members, RECEIVED JAN 2 5 2005 CITY OF MOSCOW On behalf of the membership of the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, I am writing to support the proposal submitted by the City of Moscow under the FY 2008 Transportation Enhancement Program. This project involves development of a portion of the Moscow-Arrow rail line within the City of Moscow. The FY 2008 project will complete a project by surfacing the Paradise Path between US highway 95 and Blaine street in Moscow (parallel to State Highway We see this project as beneficial for a number of reasons: v' It will serve as a significant transportation corridor for bicycle and pedestrian users. AB Moscow continues its growth towards the east, Highway 8 is seeing an increase in non­ motorized transportation between Troy and Moscow. This enhancement project will help to serve commuters, students and shoppers who choose to walk or ride a bike. Providing a direct connection between the residential area and commercial destination points will help to alleviate automobile traffic on this state highway by providing a non-automobile alternative. v' The path will improve bicycle and pedestrian safety along Highway 8. The absence of bike lanes and sidewalks on Highway 8, does not translate to an absence of bicycle and pedestrian users. This project will improve roadway safety. v' There is a direct connection between this transportation corridor and the developing linear park in Moscow and the Bill Chipman Trail between Pullman and Moscow. This project will directly benefit core values within our community calling for stream protection and riparian enhancement. We see this project as beneficial to the environment. v' Moscow was recognized as the 32nd most biked community in the United States (based on data gathered from the US Census and state transportation departments). PCEI has a history of bicycle and pedestrian safety interests as evidenced by the 1995 lTD contract to conduct bicycle safety workshops throughout Idaho. Additionally, we have · worked with lTD to improve regional commuter options by means of operating the Latah­ NezPerce VanPool Network using CMAQ and private funds. We are excited by this project and look forward to its approval. Please contact us if we can be of any further assistance in the future. omas C. Lamar Executive Director connecting people, place and community for eighteen years PO Box 8596 • 1040 Rodeo Drive • Moscow, ID • 83843 • (208) 882-1444 • [EMAIL REDACTED] • www.pcei.org A 01 I MOl. -34• .-0-2 ..l,.kt4#: ---PAGE BREAK--- • HtC!rt of the Arts v!arshall H. Comstock Mayor Peg Hamlett Council President JoAnn Mack Council Vice President Nancy Chaney Council Member John Dickinson Council Member Jon Kimberling Council Member Linda Pall Council Member Gary J. Riedner City Supervisor P.O. Box 9203 Moscow, !0 83843F1703 Website: WNW.cLmoscow.id.us City Hall 206 East 3rd Street Phone (208) 883-7000 Fax (208) 833*7018 Paul Mann Building 221 East 2nd Street Phone (208} 88J. 7022 Fax (208) 883-7033 Hearing Impaired (208) 883-7019 January 25,2005 James F. Carpenter, P.E. District Engineer District Two Idaho Transportation Department POBox 837 Lewiston ID 83501-2028 Dear Jtm: As Chairman of the Moscow Transportatic,1 Commission I would like to voice our support for the Paradise Path Enhancement Grant application. A vehicle traffic free pathway is desperately needed in and around Moscow Due to our Universities, the Palouse has a higher percentage of our population than most communities interested and able to participate in running, biking, walking and other non-traditional means of transportation. Since 1992, a linear pathway system has been a priority of the Ctty Council. The Paradtse Park Task Force has created a visionary, multi-modal facility not only through our community but linking three cities and two States. Existmg use of the present broken segments leads us all to believe that the '"missing lmk" proposed to be built with this grant will encourage even greater use of this alternative transportation venue. The City has passed a resolution not only supporting the project, but also recognizing its future maintenance responsibilities. This project is desperately needed to complete a multi-modal link in the City and the Palouse's transportation system. Your support in obtaining funding for this project would be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Walter M. Steed, Chairman Moscow Transportation Commission