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ARF- 2462

Regular Agenda Item 4. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/15/2014
Submitted For:	Steve Sanders
Submitted By:	Steve Sanders, Public Works Division Deputy Director, Public Works Division
Department:	Public Works	Division:	Engineering

Information

Request/Subject

Resolution No. 14-04-07 adopting the Final Report of the Gila County Transportation Study dated January 2014

Background Information

In June 2012, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced that it was taking applications for Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Studies. On July 17, 2012, the Board adopted Resolution No. 12-07-02 approving staff to submit a PARA application to ADOT. Around September 2012, Gila County was notified that ADOT would fund a PARA Study for Gila County. ADOT selected Kimley-Horn as Project Manager of the study and the kick-off meeting was held in early 2013. The study focused on the transportation infrastructure needs of the County. The needs were grouped into the following elements: roadway, safety, pavement management, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transportation finance.

Evaluation

A technical advisory committee was formed with stakeholders from communities and agencies within the County to assist Kimley-Horn in creating the Transportation Plan. A series of public meetings was also held in Globe and Payson to seek input from residents in the development of the Plan.

Conclusion

In January 2014, Kimley-Horn completed the Final Report of the Gila County Transportation Plan.

Recommendation

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Division Deputy Director that the Board adopt the Final Report of the Gila County Transportation Study dated January 2014, and authorize staff to utilize the findings and recommendations of the Gila County Transportation Study as a basis for transportation decisions in Gila County.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 14-04-07 accepting the Final Report of the Gila County Transportation Study dated January 2014. (Steve Sanders)

Attachments
Resolution No. 14-04-07
Transportation Study