Miller Road Application Submitted 5.1.25.pdf
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Application Title Identification Number Application Status: UNSUBMITTED Project Overview City of Buckeye Miller Road Widening Project BKY-26-AW-002 Project Description Briefly provide a general description of the project Project Type What type of project is this? Project Phases What project phases is the agency seeking funding for? Project Location Upload a map (PDF) showing the location of the project Project Details The proposed project is the widening of Miller Road, a north-south roadway within the City of Buckeye (City) from Broadway Road north to Lower Buckeye Road. It is one of the few roadways within the City that has an interchange with Interstate 10 (I-10). Between Broadway Road and Lower Buckeye Road, Miller Road is currently a 2-lane roadway (1-through lane in each direction) with a daily traffic volume of approximately 20,164 vehicles. This project would widen the roadway to provide 2-through lanes in each direction, separated by a raised median to ensure safety for all roadway users. Additionally, for pedestrian and rolling traffic safety, Buckeye will be adding a six-foot sidewalk to either side of the roadway wherever possible with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant features. This proposed project would double the capacity between the signalized intersections and provide at least 2 through lanes on Miller Road between Broadway Road and I-10. This stretch of road work is approximately 1 mile. This project meets five Arterial Widening Program goals, as will be delineated later in section 20 of this application. Widen Existing Roadw... ¥ Check all that apply Scoping Design Right of Way Utilities Y Construction Select file... ft Aerial Map - Miller - Broadway Rd to Lower Buckeye Rd.pdf Por | 609.28 KB Project Limits Provide the project limits. The listing should be in the Roadway: Termini A to Termini B format. Project Length (in miles) Provide the project length Miller Road: From Broadway Road north to Lower Buckeye Road Posted Speed Limit (MPH) Number of Travel Lanes before project Please indicate the number of travel lanes in each direction. Number of Travel Lanes after project Please indicate the number of travel lanes in each direction. Roadway surface condition Provide a narrative description of the current roadway surface. Scoping 45 The current roadway surface is asphaltic concrete and is in fair condition, which rates between 55 and 70 on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The PCI rating system ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 being the best condition. The current roadway surface does not hinder the travel time reliability for all roadway users. The number of lanes in each direction currently available for travel is 1 and is the only hindrance to time travel reliability along Miller Road from Broadway Road northbound to Lower Buckeye Road. Project Scoping Please describe any scoping done to date. Design The goal of this project is to widen the section of roadway on Miller Road from Broadway Road northbound to Lower Buckeye Road. The City has recently completed a capacity analysis of major roadways in Buckeye and identified this corridor as one of several with volume/capacity ratios significantly greater than 1.0. Volume/capacity ratio is a measure of how much traffic is currently using the road compared to its capacity. A volume/capacity ratio of 1.0 or greater means the road is currently operating at its full capacity. Widening the road and adding additional traffic lanes will increase its capacity. The travel time index on Miller Road between Broadway Road and Lower Buckeye Road is 47.9, indicating that during peak traffic, roadway users can expect a normal 20-minute drive to take an additional 9.6 minutes, or 47.9% longer than during free-flow conditions. The Travel Time Index (TTI) is a ratio that measures travel time during peak periods relative to free-flow conditions. It's calculated by dividing the average travel time in peak hours by the free-flow travel time. The City believes that the widening of Miller Road will reduce the travel time index. Additionally, this stretch of roadway has a raw planning time index of 1.63, indicating that during peak hours, roadway users should add 63% to their expected travel time to be 95% confident of arriving at their destination on time. In addition, commercial developments are proposed south of the project limits that will increase traffic volumes along this segment of roadway, intending to access I-10 or the employment area just beyond the project limits, thus increasing the raw travel time index and the raw planning time index. In developing the project, the project was evaluated to determine what intersection footprint and roadway cross-section would be necessary to accommodate the anticipated increased traffic volumes. Based on the identified additional lanes, approximate quantities were developed, and a planning-level construction cost was created. Additionally, for pedestrian and rolling traffic safety, Buckeye will be adding a six-foot sidewalk to either side of the roadway wherever possible with ADA compliant features, Project Design Please describe any design done to date. Road Safety Assessment (RSA) If an RSA has been done for the project, please describe. Environmental The City has selected a design consultant who will begin working in July 2025 on the design of the roadway improvements. An RSA has not been developed for the project. The RSA will be included as an initial task item for the City's design consultant to complete within the initial 3 months of the project design. The RSA is anticipated to be completed by September 2025. Environmental The federal process requires an environmental clearance. If any fields other than 'None' were selected, please describe the environmental clearance process and any issues. Right of Way Other v The project will complete the necessary environmental evaluation as required by ADOT. Right of Way The federal process requires a right of way clearance. If any fields other than ‘Agency owns all ROW needed' were selected, please describe. Utilities ROW to be acquired v Please describe the ROW acquisition plan and describe any right of way issues. The City is currently working with the adjacent landowners to acquire the necessary ROW to construct the proposed improvements. Utilities The federal process requires a utility clearance. If any fields other than 'None' were selected, please describe the utility relocation plan and describe any issues. Construction Phase Only Power Lines and Cables v APS overhead lines are located on the eastern side of the project between the Roosevelt Irrigation District (RID) Canal and Lower Buckeye Road. The City will work with APS to have those lines relocated. The RID Canal is located at the half-mile location of the project. The existing bridge has enough width to accommodate the modified 5-lane roadway and will not require relocation. Safety Considerations Please describe how safety factors were incorporated in the project design? The AWP Policies and Procedures require an applicant to identify how safety factors were incorporated into the project. The expectation is the agency conducted an RSA, or equivalent, during the project development process. Qualitative Factors Alignment with AWP Goals An early task for the City's design consultant will be to complete an RSA to identify any safety concerns with the existing roadway segment. A raised median is proposed for the roadway segment between the signalized intersections at Broadway Road and Lower Buckeye Road. Roadway construction will ensure proper drainage to prevent standing water and reduce hydroplaning during a rain event. Additionally, for pedestrian and rolling traffic safety, Buckeye will be adding a six-foot sidewalk to either side of the roadway wherever possible with ADA compliant features. Describe how this project aligns with the AWP. goals outlined in the AWP Policies and Procedures. Unique Attributes This project meets five Arterial Widening Program goals as delineated below. 1) This project will double the capacity of Miller Road, the existing arterial roadway segment, as well as the intersections of Broadway Road and Lower Buckeye Road, by adding additional lanes and capacity to this existing arterial roadway and intersections. 2) The proposed roadway improvements will provide a safer, vital corridor between the developing commercial area north of the project and the residential areas north, south, and adjacent to Miller Road. Roadway construction will ensure proper drainage to prevent standing water and reduce hydroplaning during a rain event. Additionally, for pedestrian and rolling traffic safety, Buckeye will be adding a six-foot sidewalk to either side of the roadway wherever possible with ADA compliant features. 3) The widening project will also increase the connectivity, capacity, and economic vitality of the high- demand surrounding residential neighborhoods and businesses. It will provide access to direct connection to the I-10 freeway, access to the Miller Commerce Center stores to the north, adjacent communities, residential communities to the south, and surrounding educational facilities such as John McCain Elementary and Bales Elementary. 4) The project will support economic competitiveness and growth in the surrounding area by providing increased capacity and access to new developments, such as the area at the southeast quadrant of Miller Road and I-10, and the northeast quadrant of Miller Road and Broadway Road. 5) The capacity widening of Miller Road supports, maintains, and protects the region's existing infrastructure to promote future investments, as there is vacant property adjacent to this project available for future growth activities. Describe any unique attributes or circumstances related to this project. Safety Data and Considerations Miller Road is one of only 6 interchanges, over a 12-mile distance, off the I-10 freeway that directly serves the City of Buckeye. The nearest interchange (access to I-10) to the east or west is 2 miles away in either direction. This spacing of interchanges results in more traffic on the roadways that connect to the interchanges than those that do not. Additionally, the travel time index on Miller Road between Broadway Road and Lower Buckeye Road is 47.9, indicating that during peak traffic, roadway users can expect a normal 20-minute drive to take an additional 9.6 minutes, or 47.9% longer than during free-flow conditions. The Travel Time Index (TTI) is a ratio that measures travel time during peak periods relative to free-flow conditions. It's calculated by dividing the average travel time in peak hours by the free-flow travel time. The City believes that the widening of Miller Road will reduce the travel time index. Furthermore, this stretch of roadway has a raw planning time index of 1.63, indicating that during peak hours, roadway users should add 63% to their expected travel time to be 95% confident of arriving at their destination on time. As of 2024, this portion of Miller Road experienced a raw average daily traffic count of 20,164 vehicles per day. Along Miller Road from Broadway Road and Lower Buckeye Road from 2019 to 2023, there were 53 crashes. This portion of the roadway is a major route for commercial and residential traffic. Please describe any additional safety issues to be addressed by the project. Community Outreach The project will construct a raised median that should minimize the potential for head-on collisions on Miller Road between Broadway Road and Lower Buckeye Road. This project will include pavement markings and roadway signage compliant with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards retro reflectivity requirements to improve lane visibility. Roadway construction will ensure proper drainage to prevent standing water and reduce hydroplaning during a rain event. Buckeye will address and prioritize ADA compliant features that may be available, needed, and/or required. Describe any community outreach that has been done prior to the submittal of this application. If no outreach has taken place, please describe plans to engage the community during project During Town Hall Meetings between Council Members for the area and area residents the project is discussed regarding plans and timelines. Buckeye has provided in the past 12 months and continues to provide educational outreach via its website, executive sessions with the City Council, and presentations to the community showing the roadway traffic conditions and the need for expansion. Since 2024, considerable time has been spent at various community outreach events discussing the need for substantial roadway capacity improvement throughout the City. Over the past 12 months, Buckeye has conducted 7 surveys, 6 online and in- person meetings, and 3 community events regarding transportation and safety. Additionally, the City of Buckeye was awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, which includes the planning for a citywide Transportation Safety Plan (TSP). The planning for this TSP includes a public survey for roadway users to express roadway safety concerns in Buckeye, including roads that do not meet capacity needs. Before commencement of the roadway widening that is the subject of this request, public notices (written, digital, social) will be issued and will continue to be in effect throughout the length of the project. development. During the revised design about to begin, at least one public meeting will be held to present the project to the public. Buckeye has provided and continues to provide educational outreach via its website, executive sessions with the City Council, and presentations to the community showing the roadway traffic conditions and the need for expansion. Since 2024, considerable time has been spent at various community outreach events discussing the need for substantial roadway capacity improvement throughout the City. Over the past 12 months, Buckeye has conducted 7 surveys, 6 online and in-person meetings, and 3 community events regarding transportation and safety. Additionally, the City of Buckeye was awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, which includes the planning for a citywide Transportation Safety Plan (TSP). The planning for this TSP includes a public survey for roadway users to express roadway safety concerns in Buckeye, including roads that do not meet capacity needs. Before commencement of the roadway widening that is the subject of this request, public notices (written, digital, social) will be issued and will continue to be in effect throughout the length of the project. Economic Development Describe planned economic development North of the project are two large warehouse centers that have approximately 500 employees. benefits derived from or attributed to this Commercial shopping areas are proposed on Miller Road next to I-10. On the southwest corner of the project. Miller Road and Broadway Road intersection, a Fry's commercial development is under construction. The widening project will also increase the connectivity, capacity, and economic vitality of the high- demand surrounding residential neighborhoods and businesses. It will provide access to direct connection to the I-10 freeway, access to the Miller Commerce Center stores to the north, adjacent communities, residential communities to the south, and surrounding educational facilities such as John McCain Elementary and Bales Elementary. The project will support economic competitiveness and growth in the surrounding area by providing increased capacity and access to new developments, such as the area at the southeast quadrant of Miller Road and I-10, and the northeast quadrant of Miller Road and Broadway Road. The capacity widening of Miller Road supports, maintains, and protects the region's existing infrastructure to promote future investments, as there is vacant property adjacent to this project available for future growth activities. All of these developments will benefit from the capacity upgrades associated with the roadway improvements. Cost Estimate Summary View Full Cost Estimate(/ArterialWidening/Application/2607) Program Phase Location Description Work Description Year To Program Funding Source FederalAmount LocalAmount TotalAmount Local Share Miller Road, . Broadway Road to Design Local $ - §$ - $ - 0.00 % Lower Buckeye Road $ $ Total Cost $ 6,618,234.00 30.00 % 2,836,386.00 9,454,620.00 Program Phase Location Description Work Description Year To Program Funding Source FederalAmount LocalAmount Total Amount Local Share Miller Road, Broadway Road to Right of Way y Local $ - §$ - $ - 0.00 % Lower Buckeye Road Miller Road, Broadway Road to Utilities Local $ - §$ - $ - 0.00 % Lower Buckeye Road Widen Miller Road to provide 2 lanes in each direction separated by a . raised median. Miller Road, . Provide 6' Constructi Broadway Road to idewalk 2026 STBGP $ 6,618,234.00 $ § 30.00 % ‘onstruction sidewalks on 618,234. . Lower Buckeye . 2,836,386.00 9,454,620.00 each side of the Road roadway and convert an existing span wire signal to a standard signal with poles. $ $ Total Cost $ 6,618,234.00 30.00 % 2,836,386.00 9,454,620.00 (o) (/ArterialWidening/GetCostEstimateAreaSummaries/2607?costEstimateld=2607) Signature Current Signature Signatory Name Applications must be signed before they can be Rob Roach considered. Signed Date 5/1/2025 8:27:05 AM Printed Signature Sheet If you require a physical signature for your agency's internal records, a signature sheet can be downloaded here: Signature Sheet (https://callforprojects.azmag.gov/content/resources/Signature Attachment Page.pdf). MAG only requires the digital signature that is part of the online application process. Optionally download a printable page for your records.