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? e? OHIQ DEPARTMENT OFT-2A.NSP0HT1??.TI0N pQ? ?"'•a?? Dts?rt?icT I°. E3i??,. GtIi.:<)ino 441'??-5;9G -(6}S8i-?IUC? PROCEDURAL STATEMENT The purpose of this outline is to establish procedures which to provide for the efficient flow of traffic on I-480 and Stearns Road in the City of North Olmsted. This procedure shall apply to the City's addition of the ramp signals at I-480 and Stearns Road into the City's signal network. The objectives of this procedure are as follows: A. To ensure that the operation of the interstate ramp signals do not adversely affect the operation of the Interstate. B. To propose specific measures for acceptance by the City through ordinance or legislation to ensure cooperation with ODOT to achieve and maintain the goal mentioned immediately above. The requirements of the procedure are as follows: 1. The City agrees to provide signal timing and coordination that will not cause ramp traffic to back up onto the Interstate mainline, thereby hindering the flow of traffic on the Interstate. 2. The City agrees to provide signal timing and coordination that ensures Interstate ramps operate at a level of service acceptable to the District Deputy Director. 3. The City agrees to be diligent in its maintenance of ramp signal installations, so that signal equipment and appurtenances function in a manner that provides efficient operation. All components of the signal system shall be kept in good working order, and damaged components shall be repaired or replaced without delay. 4. If the City proposes to alter signal operation or coordination, the City agrees to provide written notice to the District Deputy Director, along with an engineering study evaluating the proposed change in capacity of the signal system. Specifically, the study shall evaluate the change in queue lengths and delays for ramp traffic. The District Deputy Director may waive the engineering study of the proposed changes, provided the modifications are to be sufficiently minor not to cause adverse impacts to the Interstate ramps. 5. If documented field observations indicate that the ramp traffic is experiencing substantial delays, or if queues of vehicles interfere with the safe and efficient operation of the Interstate, the District Deputy Director may determine signal operation is unacceptable. The District Deputy Director will provide written notice to the City once the signal operation is found to be unacceptable. 6. If signal operation is found to be unacceptable, the City agrees to reevaluate and alter signal timing and coordination to improve conditions for ramp traffic. In the event that traffic volumes become so heavy that the capacities of the ramps and Stearns Road are exceeded, the City and the District Deputy Director agree to balance the delays between the ramps and Stearns Road. 7. The City and the District Deputy Director agree to cooperate with each other to resolve any other concerns related to ramp signal operation to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. A -N I:;C)iJ''.L L)PPOR"i't'NF"I'1" I:i?'iPLC7l r R