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Floyd County, IndianaFloyd County Thoroughfare PlanSection 4–Alternatives Evaluation4.02 ALTERNATIVE CAPACITY EXPANSIONA. Corridor ExpansionA possible alternative to adding multiple though lanes to corridors is to create a reversible lane. Asdiscussed in the previous section, a reversible lane is used to help accommodate increaseddirectional travel during the AM and PM peak periods. The lanes are generally signed as centerleft-turn lanes during off peak hours. Extensive signing is required along the length of thereversible lane to indicate to motorists the direction of travel that is allowed in the lane.As a possible alternative to creating a four-lane corridor west of Brush College Road on US 150, athree-lane facility with a reversible center lane could be considered. There are several advantagesto a reversible lane facility. The first advantage is the reduced construction costs compared withthe recommended four-lane facility. These savings are from the reduced right-of-way required andbecause less materials would be required to construct a three-lane facility. A three-lane facilitywould also be easier to construct through Galena on the west end of the study area. A three-lanefacility will also be quicker to construct than the full four-lane facility and could be used as aninterim solution before the construction of a full four-lane facility is possible. Possibledisadvantages include the cost of signing the reversible lane. Another possible disadvantage of areversible lane is driver confusion when the lane is first opened to traffic. Significant signing isrequired to ensure that this is not a problem. A final disadvantage is that after the reversible lane isconstructed, it may still be deemed necessary to convert the corridor to a full four-lane facility inthe near future.A reversible lane could also be considered on the rest of US 150, as an alternative to traditionallane additions. An expanded highway facility with center reversible lanes could be consideredalong the SR 62/64 corridor as well.B. Intersection ExpansionPublic opposition to the alternative intersection layouts referred to in the previous section is amajor barrier to their implementation. The first alternative intersection in a geographical area isusually the hardest to implement. Intersections selected for alternative capacity expansion need tobe selected carefully to ensure that they are appropriate and that the expansion will be able toconvey the projected traffic volumes.No alternative intersection expansions are proposed for the intersections in Floyd County. Thetraditional expansions proposed for the intersections should be enough to improve trafficoperations for the future conditions modeled. Another factor in the decision not to suggest anyalternative intersection capacity expansions is the likely public opposition to their implementation.Prepared by Strand Associates, Inc. ® 4-43KRH:pll\S:\@SIECO\001--050\046\008\Wrd\Thoroughfare Plan\Draft 07-19-07\S4-Alternative Evaluation 07-19-07.doc\072007
Floyd County, IndianaFloyd County Thoroughfare PlanSection 4–Alternatives Evaluation4.03 BICYCLE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTSThe County should explore options to incorporate bicycle facilities either as designated bikeroutes, dedicated bike lanes on roads, or off-street multiuse trails. The creation of dedicatedbicycle facilities could make bicycle travel a safe and attractive option to motor vehicle travel forshort trips.A. Designated Bicycle FacilitiesDesignated bicycle facilities include the creation of bicycle routes that are posted as designatedbike routes throughout the County. The actual LOS of the facility is to be determined through theBicycle Compatibility Index. Three color coded routes have been identified for the County thatwould serve as connectors to four County parks. A map of the proposed bike routes is shown inFigure 4.03-1, and the routes are described below.1. Red Route–The Red Route is a 20.4 mile route that connects Cannon Acres SoccerFacility to Letty Walters Park on Saint Mary’s Road. The proposed route follow’sQuarry and Old Hill Road to Paoli Pike, and then proceeds for a short distance alongScottsville Road. The route then proceeds along Saint Mary’s Road to Letty WaltersPark. Additional segments for the route have been suggested for the Skyline Drivearea.2. Blue Route–The Blue Route is a 23.4 mile route that connects Letty Walters Park,Greenville Park, and Edwardsville Park. The route meander’s through the northernpart of Lafayette and Greenville Township before traveling along Henriott and BaylorWissman Road, in Georgetown Township.3. Yellow Route–The Yellow Route is a 13.4 mile route that connects to the Blue Route.This route proceeds south along Tandy Road to State Route 62. Then the routeproceeds along State Route 11 to Blunk Knob Road. The route then proceeds eastalong Budd Road and ends at Cannon Acres. The Yellow Route is proposed toconnect to the terminus point of the Ohio River Greenway on East 10th Street.Prepared by Strand Associates, Inc. ® 4-44KRH:pll\S:\@SIECO\001--050\046\008\Wrd\Thoroughfare Plan\Draft 07-19-07\S4-Alternative Evaluation 07-19-07.doc\072007
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