U.S. ROUTE 202 – SECTION 300IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

A HISTORY: 1999 – TO PRESENT

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Project Limits: U.S. Route 30 (Exton Bypass) to North Valley RoadScope: Total Reconstruction and Widening in Median – 4 Lanes to 6 Lanes

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SR 0202, Section 300 – Project Overview

Section 3IT Completed – $13.72 M Section 310 Completed – $17.37 M Section 311 Completed – $22.5 M Section 320 was Let Yesterday –

$105,415,093.55 (apparent low bid) Section 330 under Design – $82.7 M (estimate) CMS Cost - $15.3 M (estimate) for 5 years

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SR 0202, Section 300 – CMS Commitments

CEE for SR 0202, Section 300 was approved in 1999

CEE included CMS commitments meeting federal funding requirements

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A set of 16 CMS strategies were endorsed by the implementing sponsors and operating agencies

Estimated costs identified were: Program costs:

$8,340,000 Annualized operating

costs: $2,010,774

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CMS Strategy: Transportation Management Associations

(TMAs)Committed area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

The TMA of Chester County (TMACC) and Greater Valley Forge TMA (GVFTMA) work closely with government and the business community to find solutions to relieving congestion and commute alternatives.

TMACC and GVFTMA will concentrate on expanding their programs within the US 202 corridor. PennDOT will continue to support the TMAs through the project's construction period.

Section 400 Commitment: Yes

Continued in Section 300: Yes

Responsible Organizations: TMACC, GVFTMA, PennDOT

Status: On-going

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CMS Strategy: Carpooling/Vanpooling, Area-wide Ride Matching Programs and Incentives

Committed area-wide programs associated with corridorAdditional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

TMACC and GVFTMA provide assistance in setting up car and vanpools and provide a ride matching service in conjunction with DVRPC.

DVRPC will initiate corridor-specific Share-A-Ride program for the US 202 corridor. TMACC and GVFTMA will assist in matching both employees and individuals. PennDOT will erect signs promoting the ridesharing program.

Section 400 Commitment: Yes

Continued in Section 300: Yes

Responsible Organizations: DVRPC, TMACC, GVFTMA, PennDOT

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Status: Signs erected Other efforts are on-going

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CMS Strategy: Flexible Work Schedules, Compressed Work Weeks, and Telecommuting

Committed area-wide programs associated with corridorAdditional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

TMACC and GVFTMA provide information and assistance to employers who are looking to set up alternative work schedules or a telecommuting program.

TMACC and GVFTMA will make a concerted effort to help employers in the corridor set up flexible work schedules and telecommute programs. PennDOT will continue assistance to the TMAs through the construction period.

Section 400 Commitment: Yes

Continued in Section 300: Yes

Responsible Organizations: TMACC, GVFTMA, PennDOT

Status: On-going

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CMS Strategy: Park and RideCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

Park and ride lots have recently opened or are being constructed at US 202 & US 30 (125 spaces), US 202 & PA 29/Matthews Rd. (100 spaces), US 202 & S. Gulph Rd., US 202 & Paoli Pk. (60 spaces), PA 113 & PA 100 (37 spaces), I-476 & Matsonford Rd. (60 spaces), US 422 & Lewis Rd. (88 spaces), PA 100 & US 30/Exton Bypass Interchange at the Exton Station (116 spaces), US 1 & PA 272 (15 spaces), and US 1 & PA 472 (15 spaces).

Expand park and ride lot capacity by examining potential of an additional park and ride lot north of Section 300 to serve southbound traffic. Also evaluate areas to the south and west of the study corridor for future consideration.

Section 400 Commitment: Yes

Continued in Section 300: Yes

Responsible Organizations: PennDOT, Montgomery County

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New lot location

CMS Strategy: Park and Ride (continued)

Status: Completed Park and Ride Lot Study New lot at US 30 & US 322 under

design (30 + spaces) New lot constructed by Montgomery

County at Oaks Interchange (US 422)

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CMS Strategy: Bicycle ImprovementsCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

Construction of Chester Valley Trail from Norristown, Montgomery County to Exton, Chester County.

Pursue feasibility of Chester Valley Trail Phase III from Exton to Downingtown dependent upon ability to include in PennDOT's Twelve Year program. Also evaluate feasibility of enhanced pedestrian/bicycle connections in the vicinity of Church Rd.

Section 400 Commitment: Yes

Continued in Section 300: Yes

Responsible Organizations:PennDOT; Chester & Montgomery Counties; East Whiteland, West Whiteland, Tredyffrin, and Upper Merion Townships

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Status: Chester Valley Trail – Chester County - Phase I of the Trail Constructed, Phase II under Design Chester Valley Trail – Phase III Feasibility Study On-going by Chester County Chester Valley Trail – Montgomery County – R/W Acquisition On-going Sidewalks constructed on all overpasses within the Section 300 limits, and 10’ wide Shoulders proposed on PA 401 under US 202

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CMS Strategy: Bicycle Improvements at Rail StationsCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

Installation of bike lockers at five R5 stations.Install bike lockers at Exton, Whitford, and Thorndale stations.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: SEPTA, PennDOT, Chester County

Status: SEPTA will not install bike lockers due to security issues

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CMS Strategy: New Transit ServiceCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

Initiation of bus route serving reverse commute market between Paoli station and Frazer, Exton and Lionville, including mid-day service.

Subscription "Cruise Line" intercorporate shuttle service between rail stations, park and ride lots and employment sites.

Initiate West Whiteland Community Circulator service.

Explore feasibility, and if warranted, initiate connector route from Goshen Corporate Parks and West Chester University to Paoli train station.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: YesResponsible Organizations: TMACC, GVFTMA, SEPTA, PennDOT, Chester

County, and Townships

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Status: SEPTA Route 204, and GVFTMA Cruise East Running TMACC Cruise Dropped, and West Whiteland Community Circulator

Terminated in May 2004

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CMS Strategy: Transit Service EnhancementsCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

"Thorndale Limited" service utilizing new Thorndale station.

Hourly outbound R5 service between Malvern and Thorndale.

Additional late night train from Center City to Thorndale.

Re-time Route 92 to connect with trains at Paoli station en-route to Westlakes, Chesterbrook Corporate Center and King of Prussia.

Renovation of Paoli Transportation Center.

Early morning R5 train from Philadelphia to Thorndale to serve reverse commute.

Provide midday and late evening service on Route 206.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: YesResponsible Organizations: TMACC, SEPTA, PennDOT, Chester County

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CMS Strategy: Transit Service Enhancements (continued)

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Status: SEPTA Great Valley Flyer and 6:45 PM Trains are Running Last Stop of Late Night Train is now Malvern SEPTA Bus Route 205 Running SEPTA Bus Route 306 Running TMACC Beeline Running New Paoli Transportation Center is Planned – P3 (No renovation at

this time)

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CMS Strategy: Transit Service Enhancements (continued)

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CMS Strategy: Transit Service Enhancements (continued)

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CMS Strategy: Demand Responsive Transit ServicesCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

A demand responsive transit system linking Oxford and Coatesville to Exton.

Evaluate extension of service to Great Valley based upon demand.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: YesResponsible Organizations: TMACC, DVRPC, SEPTA, PennDOT,

Chester County

Status: Did not work due lack of Corporate interest – Not being pursued

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CMS Strategy: Expand Parking at Rail StationsCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

Work undertaken as part of US 202 (Section 400) construction includes expansion of parking at Malvern by 70 spaces; at Whitford by 130 spaces; and construction of a new station at Thorndale with 450 spaces.

Pave the gravel lot at Malvern which will yield approximately 50 additional spaces.

Continue working with private developer to provide additional amenities at Exton station, including 100 additional spaces.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: SEPTA, PennDOT, Chester County, W Whiteland

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Status: Expansion of Exton Station Parking Lot Completed (170 new spaces)

Malvern Station Parking Lot Paved – Other work on-going

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CMS Strategy: Traffic Operations Improvements to Existing

FacilitiesCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

PennDOT's 12 Year Program and on-going corridor-related roadway, intersection and signal improvements by Townships.

A set of projects (i.e. traffic signal coordination, intersection widening, ramp improvements) that will have an impact on traffic flow on US 202 (Section 300).

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: Tredyffrin Twp, East Whiteland Twp, PennDOT

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Status: Phoenixville Pk / Planebrook Rd / Swedesford Rd Intersection Improved Phoenixville Pk / PA 401 Intersection Improved Cedar Hollow Rd Bridge Constructed on a New Alignment Tredyffrin Twp Added Left-turn Phase from Swedesford Rd to Duportail Rd Tredyffrin Twp Added Left-turn Phase from Chesterbrook Blvd to Duportail Rd Existing Traffic Signals along PA 401 at Phoenixville Pk, Moore Rd, and Mill Ln will be Interconnected with 2 New Signals

at US 202 Ramps

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CMS Strategy: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and

Incident Management System (IMS)

(included in SR 0202, Sec 300 Construction Cost)Committed area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

None

ITS and IMS initiatives, such as closed circuit television cameras, variable message signs, highway advisory radio and loop detectors, will be considered in Section 300 final design.

Section 400 Commitment: NoContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: PennDOT

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Status: Section 3IT Completed Section 320 will Expand Travel Time System

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33 Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) Monitor / Manage Traffic Incidents

20 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) Provides Travel Time Information61 Roadside Detectors Facilitates / Enables Video

Sharing Utilizes Fiber Optic Media Enhances the TMC and ITS NetworkConstruction Cost ($13.72 M) Construction Completed – 2008

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Add 1 CCTV Monitor / Manage Traffic IncidentsRelocate 1 DMS Expand Travel Time SystemAdd 20 Roadside Detectors Expand Video Sharing 144 Strand Fiber Optic Media Enhances ITS Network22 E-ZPass Tag Readers Estimated Construction Cost ($5.7 M)

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CMS Strategy: Public Relations and Education ProgramsCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

News releases and traffic operational brochures will be prepared during the various phases of the US 202 (Section 400) improvement project as part of PennDOT's construction management program.

News releases and traffic operational brochures will be prepared during the various phases of the project as part of PennDOT's construction management program. Specific elements will include brochures, public information video, transit marketing and advertising campaign, employer expos, website development and toll-free hotline.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: TMACC, GVFTMA, PennDOT

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Status: Web-site up and running Newsletters being published at major milestones Transit map/brochures distributed and posted on web-site Transit marketing, advertising, employer expos are on-going

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CMS Strategy: Pedestrian ImprovementsCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

PennDOT will provide sidewalks as part of new bridge structures constructed as part of the US 202 (Section 400) improvement project where municipalities are committed to future sidewalks.

Work with private developer to provide a pedestrian overpass at US 30 / PA 100 to provide pedestrian access to the Exton station from the west side of PA 100.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: PennDOT, Upper Merion, Tredyffrin and West

Whiteland Townships

Status: Pedestrian Overpass at US 30 / PA 100 – No activity, could be a future project

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CMS Strategy: Land Use Planning Activity CentersCommitted area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

Tredyffrin and East Whiteland Townships zoning and comprehensive plan. Chester County Landscapes comprehensive plan.

Continuation of county and municipal planning initiatives. Proceed with zoning analysis to intensify land use in vicinity of new Paoli Transportation Center.

Section 400 Commitment: YesContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: Townships and Chester County

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Status: Willistown Township Zoning Ordinance changes related to Paoli

Transportation Center have been approved Chester County has adopted Landscape2 – Comprehensive Plan

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CMS Strategy: Parking Management (CEE - Included in

TMACC and GVFTMA work program)Committed area-wide programs associated with corridor

Additional commitments associated with

Section 300 Improvement Project

None.

TMACC and GVFTMA will pursue a voluntary parking management program in the corridor. Businesses that need additional parking will be able to utilize spaces at sites with excess capacity rather than constructing new spaces.

Section 400 Commitment: NoContinued in Section 300: NoResponsible Organizations: TMACC, GVFTMA

Status: No Activity due to Liability Concerns

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CMS Committee - Monitor Progress and to Evaluate Effectiveness of the CMS Strategies - Met Quarterly at the Beginning of the Project,

Now Meeting Semi-Annually

CMS Committee Members – • Chester County Planning Commission• TMACC• GVFTMA• DVRPC• SEPTA• Tredyffrin Township• Willistown Township• East Whiteland Township• West Whiteland Township• FHWA• PennDOT

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