Executive Summary Prepared by: M a r c h 2 013 Cocopah Tribe East Reservation Circulation Plan Executive Summary Prepared for: Cocopah Tribe Prepared by: March 2013 Cocopah East Reservation Circulation Study Executive Summary The Cocopah Tribe East Reservation Circulation Plan was funded by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Multimodal Planning Division’s (MPD) Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) program. The PARA program receives funding support through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) State Planning and Research program. PARA study projects assist non-metropolitan communities for the purpose of conducting transportation planning studies. PARA funds may be applied to address a broad range of planning issues related to road and non-motorized transportation modes. This circulation study developed transportation improvements for all transportation modes, including automobile, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian transportation. Although bicycle and equestrian travel is not common on the East Reservation, projects were developed to encourage future use of these modes of travel. The plan recommends transportation improvements for five-, 10-, and 20-year planning horizons. The Cocopah Tribe has three reservation areas, the North Reservation, the East Reservation, and the West Reservation. This study is focused on the East Reservation area. The Cocopah East Reservation is shown in its statewide and Yuma area context in Figure 1. The East Reservation is situated approximately 1.5 miles south of US 95, 0.5 miles east of Avenue D, and 8 miles north of the United States/Mexico border. The residential area of the East Reservation is split by a canal and the only access to the reservation is via Salt Cedar Street and County 18th Street. Study Objectives Key study objectives are: Connectivity to local and regional transportation networks. Promote travel safety and mobility, enhance economic vitality, and improve community livability. Support of the Tribe’s current and future planning for economic and community development. Development of pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan. Improve emergency access. Executive Summary March 2013 1 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Figure 1 - Study Area Executive Summary March 2013 2 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Public and Stakeholder Outreach This project involved the East Reservation community through two rounds of public involvement outreach. The first public meeting was held in August 2012 and the focus of the meeting was to obtain input on transportation needs. The second public involvement meeting was held in November 2012. At this meeting, recommended transportation improvement projects were presented for public review and comment. Both public meetings were held at the Head Start Center on the East Reservation. In addition to the public outreach, a Technical Advisory Committee was formed, comprised of staff representing the Cocopah Tribe, Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization, Somerton, Yuma County, Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transit Authority (YCIPTA), ADOT staff, and others. The Committee held four meetings during the study to contribute technical advice into the planning process. A Project Management Team, which was comprised of the Cocopah Tribe project manager and a senior Cocopah tribal planner, ADOT project manager, ADOT Communications and the consultant project team met monthly to discuss progress and issues and guide the project to completion. Entry into the East Reservation on Salt Cedar Street Executive Summary March 2013 3 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Identifying Transportation Needs and Associated Projects Transportation projects were developed through a study planning process that included stakeholder interviews, public input through public meetings, and traffic analysis. Transportation improvements were also based on future travel demands, estimated using a regional transportation model. A summary of transportation needs, and how they were addressed through the development of transportation projects, is summarized in Table 1. Location and description of recommended projects are shown on Figure 2. descriptions are shown beginning on page 9. Individual project This project also provides a plan to develop a pedestrian and bicycle system for the community. The plan for bicycle routes is shown on Figure 3. Road widening projects on East Reservation streets include provision of a shoulder (on one side of the street) that can be used as a bicycle lane, as well as an area for emergency service providers to park. In addition, a path recommended along the East Main Canal can also be used by bicyclists. These projects will encourage bicycle use on the East Reservation. The plan for pedestrian routes is shown on Figure 4. By including sidewalks (on one side) for road widening projects on Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Loop, Salt Cedar Street, and Ballpark Way, residents will have a connected sidewalk system throughout the East Reservation. This will make it safer for schoolchildren to walk to bus stops and make it easier for elders and residents to walk throughout the community. A trail is also recommended to provide a loop between the sidewalk system on Salt Cedar Street and the canal area. An example of a canal path within the City of Yuma is shown in the photo below. It should be noted that as homes are rehabilitated or upgraded through Cocopah Indian Housing and Development, sidewalks can also be installed as part of the project. City of Yuma shared use path by East Main Canal Executive Summary March 2013 4 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Table 1 - Transportation Needs and Recommended Improvements Transportation Need Wider streets Intersection improvements Recommended Project(s) Cottonwood Drive and Cottonwood Loop road widening Salt Cedar Street road widening Ballpark Way road widening County 15th Street / US 95 intersection improvement (turn lane improvements on west leg of intersection and signal modifications). Paving dirt roads to asphalt Pave County 15th Street from Cocopah Speedway to US 95. New access to East Reservation Community Ballpark Way Road extension between south end of ballpark Way and paved section of County 18th Street, east of Avenue C. New access to US 95 from Cocopah Speedway New access road from County 15th Street to US 95. Street lighting Bicycle Lanes - new shoulder construction Solar park lighting. Street lighting rehabilitation. Part of the road widening projects includes a shoulder on one side of the street that can be used as a bicycle lane. Rehabilitation of striping and signing East Reservation striping and signing. Sidewalks Part of the road widening projects includes a sidewalk on one side of the street. Shared use path, between Salt Cedar Street (near the canal bridge) and north end of Salt Cedar Street. Shared Use Path Transit Improvements Functional Classification update recommendations Future studies Executive Summary March 2013 Transit service evening hours. New bus shelter. New Sunday transit service. Improve transit service frequency. Reconfigure transit service to serve the East Reservation in both directions and extend service to Salt Cedar Street. The two new roads recommended in this study, which are the Ballpark Way extension and the new road from County 15th Street to US 95 are recommended to be classified as local collector roads. Project assessments and environmental clearances for the two new road connections recommended in this study, which are the Ballpark Way extension and the new road from County 15th Street to US 95. 5 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Figure 2 - Recommended Projects Executive Summary March 2013 6 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Figure 3 - Recommended Bicycle System Plan Executive Summary March 2013 7 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Figure 4 - Pedestrian System Plan Executive Summary March 2013 8 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – East Reservation Streets: Restriping and New Signage Street Name (s) Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Loop, Salt Cedar Street, Ballpark Way Project Location East Reservation residential area. Project Description Painting of new striping where paint has faded or disappeared and includes the replacement of old signs and placement of new signs. Project Justification Upgrade of signing and striping will improve safety in the community. Cost Estimate $20,000 Potential Funding Sources Tribal Transportation Program Tribal Highway Safety Grants State or Local Highway Safety Improvement Program IHS Injury Prevention Program This is a short-range transportation project in the Tribal Long Range Transportation Plan Comments School speed limit sign marked with graffiti on Cottonwood Drive. It is an example of signage to be replaced. Also note the lack of edge line striping. Executive Summary March 2013 9 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Cottonwood Drive and Cottonwood Loop: Road Widening Street Name (s) Cottonwood Drive and Cottonwood Loop street widening Project Location Cottonwood Drive and Cottonwood Loop Project Description Widen to include two through lanes, and shoulder and sidewalk on one side of street. Widen cul-de-sacs as part of construction, 0.76 miles. Project Justification Widening the road to provide for shoulders and sidewalks will improve safety and provide better facilities for walkers and bicyclists in the community. Wider culde-sacs will improve safety and access for emergency service vehicles Cost Estimate $486,000 Potential Funding Sources State or Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Transportation Alternatives Program Tribal Transportation Program Tribal Highway Safety Grants Indian Community Development Block Grant Program This is a long range transportation project in the Tribal Long Range Transportation Plan Comments Cottonwood Drive Cottonwood Loop Executive Summary March 2013 10 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Salt Cedar Street: Road Widening Street Name (s) Salt Cedar Street Project Location Salt Cedar Street (entire length) Project Description Widen to include two through lanes, and shoulder and sidewalk on one side of street. Widen cul-de-sac as part of construction, 0.72 miles. Project Justification Widening the road to provide for shoulders and sidewalks will improve safety and provide better facilities for walkers and bicyclists in the community. Wider cul-de-sacs will improve safety and access for emergency service vehicles Cost Estimate $460,000 Potential Funding Sources State or Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Transportation Alternatives Program Tribal Transportation Program Tribal Highway Safety Grants Indian Community Development Block Grant Program This is a long range transportation project in the Tribal Long Range Transportation Plan. Comments Salt Cedar Street Executive Summary March 2013 11 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Ballpark Way: Road Widening Route Name Ballpark Way Project Location Ballpark Way, Salt Cedar Street to south terminus of road, 0.16 miles Project Description Widen to include two through lanes, shoulders and sidewalks. Project Justification Widening the road to provide for shoulders and sidewalks will improve safety and provide better facilities for walkers and bicyclists in the community. Cost Estimate $120,000 Potential Funding Sources State or Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Transportation Alternatives Program Tribal Transportation Program Tribal Highway Safety Grants Indian Community Development Block Grant Program This is a long range transportation project in the Tribal Long Range Transportation Plan. Comments Ballpark Way Executive Summary March 2013 12 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – East Reservation Park Lighting Street Name (s) N/A Project Location Install pedestrian – level solar street lighting on East Reservation Park Project Description Pedestrian level lighting around the park area of the East Reservation Project Justification Solar street lighting will improve safety within the park area, and solar street lighting is a cost efficient solution that can be constructed without wiring to a grid. Solar lighting in the park will allow more evening recreation for children. Cost Estimate $12,000 Potential Funding Sources Transportation Alternatives Program Tribal Transportation Program Design to minimize light intrusion. Comments East Reservation Community Park Executive Summary March 2013 13 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – East Reservation Lighting Rehabilitation Street Name (s) Salt Cedar Street, Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Loop, Ballpark Way Project Location East Reservation streets Project Description Upgrade existing street light luminaires with LED bulbs. Project Justification New energy efficient luminaires will reduce electricity costs and last longer. Cost Estimate $60,000 (assumes fixture material costs of $2,500 and labor costs of $1,500 per luminaire). Potential Funding Sources Transportation Alternatives Program Tribal Transportation Program Comments Note: the cost of LED lights is frequently changing since it is a new and evolving technology. There are 15 luminaires on the East Reservation. Existing light fixtures Executive Summary March 2013 14 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – New Access Road- Ballpark Way Extension Route Number Project Location New Access Road to East Reservation – Ballpark Way Extension Ballpark Way to paved section of County 18th Street, 0.38 miles Project Description New two lane road with curb and gutter. Right-of-way designed to allow for future sidewalk. Project Justification This project will provide a new access into the East Reservation residential area, which currently has one-way in and one way out. Cost Estimate $490,000 Potential Funding Sources Tribal Transportation Program Comments This project will require coordination with the Arizona State Land Department, BLM, and Yuma County. Ballpark Way New road Executive Summary March 2013 15 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – New Access Road, County 15th Street to US 95 Route Number New Road to East Reservation – County 15th Street to US 95 Project Location New road between County 15th Street and US 95, 0.18 miles Project Description This project would construct a new two-lane road with shoulders Project Justification This project will provide a new access road to serve commercial land uses within the East Reservation and provide access to encourage new development. Cost Estimate $230,000 Potential Funding Sources Tribal Transportation Program Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Comments This road connection will extend from County 15th Street to the traffic signal at the US 95/Cocopah Casino and Resort intersection. A traffic signal modification is required. Cocopah Speedway US 95 County 15th Street New road Executive Summary March 2013 16 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet - County 15th Street Paving, Cocopah Speedway to US 95 Route Name County 15th Street Project Location County 15th Street, west of US 95 Project Description This project would pave County 15th Street between the Cocopah Speedway entrance and US 95, 0.18 mi. Project Justification This project will reduce dust in the area and provide better access on County 15th Street. Cost Estimate $210,000 Potential Funding Sources Tribal Transportation Program Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) Comments County 15th Street is a county road. This project would likely be a joint project between the Cocopah Tribe, and Yuma County. US 95 Executive Summary March 2013 17 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet - County 15th Street / US 95 Intersection Improvement Route Name County 15th Street / US 95 Intersection Project Location County 15th Street/ US 95 Intersection Project Description This project will provide a left turn lane on the EB approach and left turn phase when warranted. Project Justification The improvements will reduce delays, especially during special events. Cost Estimate $250,000 Potential Funding Sources Tribal Transportation Program Comments County 15th Street is a county road. This project would likely be a joint project between the Cocopah Tribe, and Yuma County. US 95 Executive Summary March 2013 18 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Evening Service Hours on Route 7 Project Name Extend Transit Service Hours on Violet Route 7 Project Location East Reservation Project Description Extend Violet Route 7 transit service hours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays Project Justification This project was requested by East Reservation residents to provide more flexibility for workers to take the bus. Cost Estimate $69,985.44/year1 or $375,295 over 5–year period. Potential Funding Sources Section 5311– Rural Public Transportation Program Tribal Transportation Program Comments Requested at public meeting. An option to initially build demand is an alternate service such as dial-a ride. Violet Route 7 1 Cost estimate based on $69.43 cost/hour* 4 hours/day*252 days/year. This cost escalates 3.5% per fiscal year. Executive Summary March 2013 19 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Provide Sunday Transit Service on Route 6A 2 Project Name Provide Sunday Transit Service Hours on Purple Route 6A Project Location East Reservation Project Description Provide Sunday Transit Service, similar to existing Saturday service (2 hour headways, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.) Project Justification This project was requested by East Reservation residents. Cost Estimate $24,839.28 / year2 or $ 133,200 over 5-year period Potential Funding Sources Section 5311(c) – Rural Public Transportation on Indian Reservation Program Tribal Transportation Program Comments See next page for Purple Route 6A map Cost estimate based on $69.43/hour *6.88 hours per day*52 days /year. This cost escalates 3.5% per fiscal year. Executive Summary March 2013 20 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Purple Route 6A map Executive Summary March 2013 21 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Construct New Bus Shelter on East Reservation Project Name New bus shelter Project Location Cottonwood Loop at Cottonwood Drive Project Description Construct one new bus shelter on East Reservation Project Justification A bus shelter will encourage transit ridership by making it more comfortable to wait for the bus. Cost Estimate $20,000 Potential Funding Sources Section 5311(c) – Rural Public Transportation on Indian Reservation Program Comments Potential bus shelter location Executive Summary March 2013 22 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Redesign Transit Routes to Serve East Reservation in Both Directions Project Name Redesign transit routes 7 and 6A to serve East Reservation in both directions Project Location East Reservation Project Description Redesign transit routes to serve East Reservation in both directions and extend route to north end of Salt Cedar Street. Project Justification Having the bus run in both directions will make it more attractive to potential transit riders because the trip lengths will be shorter. Cost Estimate $249,754 – first year cost3. Increases by 3.5% per year thereafter. Potential Funding Sources Section 5311(c) – Rural Public Transportation on Indian Reservation Program Tribal Transportation Program Comments Ridership would need to increase to support improved service. Existing transit stop at Cottonwood Loop and Cottonwood Drive Intersection 3 Cost estimate based on : 1. Increase headways from 60 minutes to 75 minutes – 0.25*252*10*$69.43 = $43,740.90 (weekday) + 0.25*52*6.88*$69.43 $6,209.82 (Saturday) (escalates 3.5% each fiscal year). 2. Add second bus to keep 60 minute headway – 10*252*$69.43 = $174,963.60 (weekday) and $69.43 * 6.88 * 52 = $24,839.28 (Saturday) (escalates 3.5% each fiscal year). Executive Summary March 2013 23 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Increase Transit Service Frequency Project Name Improve transit frequency Project Location East Reservation Project Description Improve transit frequency to half hour service Project Justification More frequent bus service will make it easier and more attractive to using bus service. Cost Estimate $199,803 - first year cost4. Cost increases 3.5 % per year thereafter. Potential Funding Sources Section 5311(c) – Rural Public Transportation on Indian Reservation Program Tribal Transportation Program Comments Ridership would need to increase to support improved service. YCAT bus at Cottonwood Loop 4 Cost for second bus on route to increase frequency - 10*252*$69.43 = $174,963.60 (weekday) and $69.43 * 6.88 * 52 = $24,839.28 (Saturday) = $199,802.88. Executive Summary March 2013 24 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Project Information Sheet – Shared Use Path Project Name Shared use path along East Main Canal Project Location East Reservation Project Description Eight - foot wide shared use path, 0.43 miles Project Justification This shared use path, when connected to a future planned sidewalks on Salt Cedar Street, will create a loop for walkers and bicyclists. Cost Estimate $150,000 Potential Funding Sources Transportation Alternatives Program Comments Shared use path will need to be developed using Yuma County Water Users Association Guidelines. Coordination with the Yuma County Water Users’ Association is important for this project. View of East Main Canal and existing access, looking north from Salt Cedar Street Executive Summary March 2013 25 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Prioritizing Roadway Improvements The recommended transportation projects were prioritized into the following categories: Short-range projects – Short range projects are those identified for implementation within five years. Others could reasonably be funded through existing sources or would need committed funds in order to be built. Implementation of these short range projects would greatly improve signing and striping on the East Reservation, lighting, and multimodal options for residents and visitors. These projects are shown in Table 2. In Table 3, these projects are presented in the standard format for inclusion in the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Mid-range projects – Mid-range projects are those that may be implemented within the next six to ten years. These projects have a reasonable expectation of funding in the time period from 2018-2022, and address transit needs, safety, paving concerns, and the need for an additional route to serve the northern area of the East Cocopah Reservation. These projects would need committed funds in order to be built. These projects are shown in Table 4. Long-term (2021 to 2030 and beyond) projects – Long-range projects are those that are recommended for implementation in the period from 2022 to 2032. Some of these projects are scheduled to correspond with projects already programmed in the Long Range Transportation Plan, such as East Reservation road widening projects, and the Ballpark Way Road extension. Transit long range projects include improving transit service frequency to one-half hour headways and providing transit service in both directions. These projects are shown in Table 5. It should be noted that in the comment sections, it is noted whether the project is part of the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (short range program) or the Long Range Transportation Plan (contains long, mid- and short range projects). Executive Summary March 2013 26 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Table 2 – Short-Term (2012-2015) Projects Project Name Project Limits Project Description Length (miles) Estimated 1 Cost Comments Street lighting Rehabilitation East Reservation streets Install LED lighting and rehabilitate as needed N/A $60,000 Not currently in the Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP). Solar park Lighting East Reservation Community park Install solar lighting N/A $12,000 Not currently in the TTIP. YCIPTA project in conjunction with Cocopah Tribe. For 2013-2014, the Cocopah Tribe will provide upfront contribution for transit service to the Cocopah Reservation and will be reimbursed through a Federal Transit Administration Grant. An option may be to implement a dial-a ride service initially in order to build ridership. Transit service evening hours N/A Extend transit service to 10 p.m. N/A $70,000 – first year of operation, escalating 3.5% per year thereafter. East Reservation restriping and resigning East Reservation streets Replace signage and restripe streets N/A $20,000 Listed as a short-range project in the TTIP. New bus shelter/stop on East Reservation Cottonwood Loop transit stop Construct bus shelter/stop at Cottonwood Loop bus Stop $20,000 YCIPTA project. Currently the bus shelter is on order and is planned to be installed by mid-2013. N/A 1 These are planning level design cost estimates, and are based on construction prices in 2012. These costs are projected to increase an estimated 3 % per year to account for future costs. It should be noted that fluctuations on the market price for asphalt and concrete can further affect these estimates. Executive Summary March 2013 27 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Table 3 - Summary of Projects Recommended in the Five Year Time Frame Road Name/Route Number Beginning/ ending Point of Project Project Mileage Existing Roadway / Site Conditions Existing two lane roads Existing and/or Proposed Development served by road Benefit derived from the project Functional Classification Proposed Improvement All streets are community roads Street lighting Rehabilitation East Reservation Improved safety Existing average daily traffic, vehicles per day (vpd) Projected average daily traffic Ballpark Way -225 vpd Cottonwood Drive, north of Salt Cedar Street -118 vpd Cottonwood Drive, south of Salt Cedar Street – 365 vpd Salt Cedar Street, north of Ballpark Way- 362 vpd Salt Cedar Street, between Cottonwood Drive and Ballpark Way-348 vpd Salt Cedar Street, west of Cottonwood Drive- 440 vpd Ballpark Way -321 vpd Cottonwood Drive, north of Salt Cedar Street -169 vpd Cottonwood Drive, south of Salt Cedar Street – 521 vpd Salt Cedar Street, north of Ballpark Way- 517 vpd Salt Cedar Street, between Cottonwood Drive and Ballpark Way-497 vpd Salt Cedar Street, west of Cottonwood Drive- 628 vpd East Reservation streets Street lighting fixtures Ballpark Way, Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Loop, Salt Cedar Street East Reservation Community Park N/A N/A N/A N/A Solar park Lighting East Reservation Improved safety N/A N/A YCAT Transit Violet Route N/A N/A N/A N/A Transit service evening hours East Reservation Improved travel options N/A N/A Ballpark Way, Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Loop, Salt Cedar Street 1.64 miles Replace signage and restripe streets East Reservation Improved safety East Reservation streets Executive Summary March 2013 N/A Existing two lane roads All streets are community roads 28 Ballpark Way -225 vpd Cottonwood Drive, north of Salt Cedar Street -118 vpd Cottonwood Drive, south of Salt Cedar Street – 365 vpd Salt Cedar Street, north of Ballpark Way- 362 vpd Salt Cedar Street, between Cottonwood Drive and Ballpark Way-348 vpd Salt Cedar Street, west of Cottonwood Drive- 440 vpd Ballpark Way -321 vpd Cottonwood Drive, north of Salt Cedar Street -169 vpd Cottonwood Drive, south of Salt Cedar Street – 521 vpd Salt Cedar Street, north of Ballpark Way- 517 vpd Salt Cedar Street, between Cottonwood Drive and Ballpark Way-497 vpd Salt Cedar Street, west of Cottonwood Drive- 628 vpd East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Table 3, Continued - Summary of Projects Recommended in the Five Year Time Frame Road Name/Route Number Bus shelter on Cottonwood Loop Road Beginning/ ending Point of Project Project Mileage N/A N/A Executive Summary March 2013 Existing Roadway / Site Conditions Shelter to be placed at existing bus stop Functional Classification Proposed Improvement Cottonwood Loop is a community road New bus shelter/stop on East Reservation 29 Existing and/or Proposed Development served by road East Reservation Benefit derived from the project Shelter for riders and a location to post schedule information Existing average daily traffic, vehicles per day (vpd) Projected average daily traffic N/A N/A East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Table 4 - Mid-Range Projects Estimated 1 Cost Comments Project Limits New northsouth road: th County 15 Street to US 95 County 15 Street to US 95 Two lane paved road with curb and gutter 0.18 $230,000 Not included in LRTP. Cocopah Speedway to US 95 Pave existing dirt road 0.18 $210,000 Joint project with Yuma County. County 15th Street/US 95 Intersection Turn lane improvements on west leg of intersection and signal modifications. N/A $250,000 Joint project with Yuma County. YCIPTA project in conjunction with Cocopah Tribe. For 2013-2014, the Cocopah Tribe will provide upfront contribution for transit service to the Cocopah Reservation and will be reimbursed through a Federal Transit Administration Grant. Providing dial-a ride service initially is an option to build ridership. Coordination needed with Yuma County Water Users’ Association. th County 15 Street paving th Project Description Length (miles) Project Name th County 15 Street/US 95 Intersection improvements Provide Sunday Transit Service N/A Provide Sunday Transit Service on Purple Route 6A (assume additional 352 vehicle hours/year) N/A $25,000 – first year, escalating 3.5% per year thereafter. Shared use path Salt Cedar Street (near canal bridge) to north end of Salt Cedar Street Construct 8-foot wide shared use path 0.43 miles $150,000 1 These are planning level design cost estimates, and are based on construction prices in 2012. These costs are projected to increase an estimated 3 % per year to account for future costs. It should be noted that fluctuations on the market price for asphalt and concrete can further affect these estimates. Executive Summary March 2013 30 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Table 5 - Long Range Projects Project Name Project Limits Project Description Length (miles) Estimated 1 Cost Comments Cottonwood Drive and Cottonwood Loop: Road widening Cottonwood Drive and Cottonwood Loop Widen to include shoulder and sidewalk on one side of street 1.36 $486,000 Listed as a longrange project in the LRTP. Salt Cedar Street: Road widening Salt Cedar Street Widen to include shoulder and sidewalk on one side of street 0.72 $460,000 Listed as a longrange project in the LRTP. Ballpark Way: Road widening Ballpark Way Widen to include shoulder and sidewalk on one side of street 0.16 $120,000 Listed as a longrange project in the LRTP. New road: Ballpark Way Extension Ballpark Way to paved section of th County 18 Street, east of Avenue C Two lane paved road with curb and gutter 0.38 $490,000 A feasibility study is recommended as a long-range project in the LRTP. N/A $200,000 – first year operating cost, increases 3.5 % per year thereafter YCIPTA project in conjunction with Cocopah Tribe. N/A $250,000 – first year operating cost, increases 3.5 % per year thereafter YCIPTA project in conjunction with Cocopah Tribe. Improve transit service frequency Reconfigure transit route to provide service to East Reservation East Reservation Improve transit service frequency from one hour to one half hour N/A Reconfigure transit route to provide service to East Reservation in eastbound and westbound direction and extend service to Salt Cedar Street 1 These are planning level design cost estimates, and are based on construction prices in 2012. These costs are projected to increase an estimated 3 % per year to account for future costs. It should be noted that fluctuations on the market price for asphalt and concrete can further affect these estimates. Executive Summary March 2013 31 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Funding Sources Potential sources of funding for the transportation projects were identified and are detailed in the Final Report and Working Paper 2, including the following programs: Roadway Project Funding Sources Program Administering Agency Tribal Transportation Program Tribal High Priority Projects Program Tribal Transportation Planning National Bridge and Tunnel Inventory Surface Transportation Program Planning Assistance for Rural Areas Program Indian Community Development Block Grant Program BIA-DOT Western Regional Office BIA-DOT Western Regional Office BIA-DOT Western Regional Office BIA-DOT Western Regional Office ADOT, YMPO ADOT US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Safety Projects Funding Sources Program Administering Agency Alcohol Impaired Driving Program National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety ADOT and YMPO Bureau of Indian Affairs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Indian Health Service ADOT Traffic Safety Section State or Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Tribal Safety Program State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program Injury Prevention Program Road Safety Assessment Pedestrian, Bicycle and Equestrian Projects Funding Sources Program Administering Agency Transportation Alternatives Program Southwest Civilian Conservation Corps ADOT and YMPO Southwest Civilian Corps Executive Summary March 2013 32 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study Transit Funding Sources Program Administering Agency Section 5310, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Transit Program Section 5311(c), Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) Rural Transit Assistance Program Section 5304 – Statewide Transportation Planning Program ADOT Executive Summary March 2013 ADOT ADOT ADOT 33 East Cocopah Reservation Circulation Study