City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 05 28 SP

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SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN PRELIMINARY PROJECT LIST DATE: MARCH 28, 2019 PAGE 2 OF 5 • Downtown Connector Project: This could be a marquee project providing a grade separated multi -modal path connection between The Rec Center/Via Appia and Downton that includes series of at grade crossing and multi -use path improvements. Attached are maps showing the location of proposed projects for each category listed above. In addition, there is an interactive online project map at the following link with separate map layers for each category: https://louisvillecogov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=08783bfac25 24982bfceb9af19cdbb09 Also attached is a spreadsheet with projects listed by category. The spreadsheet includes preliminary staff ratings within each project category and an explanation of funding scenarios, which are discussed in more detail below. Preliminary Project Ratings: Staff has provided a preliminary rating for projects within each project category as a starting point for the Council discussion. This is intended as an exercise to aid in discussion is not intended to lead to final determinations on project prioritization. Staff from Planning, Public Works, Parks, Trails and Open Space, and the City Manager's Office all met to discuss each proposed project in detail, and then provided individual ratings, which were then averaged. Ratings are on a scale of 1-10, with the higher the number more closely aligning with project goals and more specific "prioritization considerations" developed by staff (see below). The Downtown Connector was not rated since it is a mix of several at grade crossing and multi -use path improvements. There are also a few projects that were added after the preliminary rating process with no rating attached. The rating is intended to help determine the priority of each project, especially under a limited funding scenario. It should be noted that each project was rated independently, and against other projects within that category. There are some projects that when completed together, create some synergy around transportation goals or operational/capital efficiency in construction. Staff attempted to include those projects together in a scenario so that they may be completed within the same timeframe. For the final TMP, staff recommends translating the ratings to a high, medium and low scale, which can then be used for funding and capital improvement plan (CIP) prioritization discussions and budget adoption processes. TMP Project Goals: Louisville's transportation network will: 1. Operate efficiently and safely for all users CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION