May 3, 2021

Re:       Wyoming Avenue and Mill Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements

VAR-STW-Bike/Ped Design-2020 Task 003, HAM-SRTS-Lockland, PID No. 113739

Dear Resident and/or Property Owner:

The Village of Lockland is in the process of developing plans for the pedestrian safety improvements along Wyoming Avenue and Mill Street.  The project limits along Wyoming Avenue will be from Mill Street (east) to Elm Street (west) and the limits along Mill Street will be from Carthage Avenue (south) to Wyoming Avenue (north).  The primary improvements will involve the following construction items.

• Sidewalk and curb ramp repairs on Mill Street
• Sidewalk and curb ramp repairs on Wyoming Avenue
• Flashing beacons and striping at the intersection of Anne Street and Wyoming Avenue
• Audible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at Wayne Avenue and Wyoming Avenue
• Paint cross walks at Forrer Avenue and Wyoming Avenue
• Paint school zone, add flashing beacons and LED advance warning school zone signs on North Cooper Avenue
• Paint school zone and add LED advance warning school zone signs on Forrer Avenue
• Paint cross walks at Wyoming Avenue and Mill Street

Accordingly, we wish to advise you on the project schedule.

• Final Construction Plans Completed – June 30, 2022
• Construction Sale Date – October 1, 2022
• Estimated Begin Construction – May 1, 2023
• Estimated End Construction – August 1, 2023

If you have any questions or comments regarding the proposed improvements, including the effects of the projects on local residents, air quality, the local economy, or historic and cultural resources, please contact the Village of Lockland at the following address within 90 days:

Village of Lockland

Attn: Krista M. Blum, Village Administrator

101 North Cooper Avenue

Lockland, OH 45215

Telephone Number: (513) 761-1124

Email:  kblum@locklandoh.org

Or you can contact ODOT at:

Ohio Department of Transportation District 8 Office

Attention: Keith Smith, P.E., District Environmental Coordinator

505 South State Route 741

Lebanon, OH 45036-9518

Telephone Number: 1-800-831-2142

E-mail: keith.smith@dot.ohio.gov

We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and assistance so that this important project can be completed to the benefit of the Lockland community and traveling public.

Respectfully,

Krista M. Blum

Village Administrator

APPLICATION TO BECOME A SECTION 106 CONSULTING PARTY

FOR THE UNDERTAKING

HAM SRTS Lockland FY23 PID 113739

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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires agency officials to consider the effects of their actions on historic properties. The Section 106 process seeks to incorporate historic values into project planning through consultation among agencies, and other parties, with an interest in the effects of the undertaking on historic properties. Individuals or organizations with a demonstrated interest in the effects of the undertaking on historic properties can become a Section 106 consulting party. The various consulting parties work together to discuss options, provide multiple viewpoints, and strive to seek common agreement on the incorporation of historic preservation values into the project.   If you are interested in becoming a Section 106 consulting party for the undertaking, please provide your information to this form and forward to:

Ohio Department of Transportation – District 08

Attn:   Paul Maricocchi, E.I.T.

Email:  paul.maricocchi@dot.ohio.gov   Phone: 513-933-6586