This document summarizes the first public meeting for a project to enhance Clifton Boulevard in Cleveland and Lakewood, Ohio. It introduces the project team and consultants, describes the project scope as designing streetscape improvements from sidewalk to sidewalk, and outlines the process and timeline moving forward. Community and technical committees will provide input throughout the conceptual design, preliminary design, and construction document phases. The project aims to explore design alternatives through ongoing public engagement to develop a plan that has broad public approval and will lead to construction.

1. Public Meeting #1
April 07, 2010

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Collaboration
A Project of the
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit
Authority in partnership with
the City of Cleveland and
the City of Lakewood

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Tonight’s Agenda
1. Introduction of Project Team
3. Clifton Boulevard Overview:
Where we have been
Where we are now
Where we are going

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Consultant Team
• Richard L. Bowen + Associates (RLB+A): Lead Consultant
• Arcadis: Traffic and Roadway Design
• L.V. Surveying: Surveying
• McKnight Associates: Landscape Architects
• Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative: Community
Engagement and Design
• Wanix Architects: Rendering and Station Design
• Somat Engineering: Geotechnical Engineering
• EdArch Associates: Cost Estimating

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The Project
To design and engineer
enhancements for Clifton Boulevard
that have broad public approval and
will lead to construction

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Project Map

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Overview: Where we have been
Previous Studies

8. Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006
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1.IDENTITY: A boulevard is a civic element
2.ACCESS: A boulevard makes pedestrian movement
easier and safer
3.COMFORT: A boulevard reduces the negative impact
of traffic on the surrounding neighborhoods
Community Wide Input = Consensus

9. Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006
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•Median Functionality
•Pedestrian Safety
•Quality of Life

10. Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006
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•Design Options
•Plant Diversity

11. Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006
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Diversity of
Conditions

12. Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006
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•Comprehensive Streetscape
Improvements
West 115 St.- Hird Ave.

13. Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006
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Components of the Study

14. Cleveland City Planning Update 2008
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West 117th
& 116th
West 110th

15. Cleveland City Planning Update 2008
Raised Planters in Streetscape
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Overview: Where we are now
• New process of collaboration with the Community
• Developing design that will lead to construction documents
Concept Design Build
We need your input
Past Present Future
Funding
Ongoing

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Design and engineer improvements
of the street from sidewalk to sidewalk
• Determine design and locations for a landscaped
medians
• Select Sustainable plantings
Project Scope

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• Enhanced crosswalks at select locations
– Increase pedestrian safety
• New concrete bus pads at bus stops
• New bus shelters at selected locations with amenities
Project Scope

19. Project Scope
What are you looking for?

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• New traffic signalization
• Historic tree preservation and new tree selection
• Signage and way-finding
Project Scope (cont.)

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• Streetscape redesign in commercial areas
• Pedestrian scale lighting
• New landscaping
• ADA compliance
• Prioritize Enhancements and Estimate Costs
Project Scope (cont.)

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Technical Committee
• Joe Shaffer, RTA • Bryan Moore, RTA
• Michael Bosak, Cleveland • Scott Frantz, Cleveland
• Rob Mavec, Cleveland • Andy Cross, Cleveland
• Nathan Kelly, Lakewood • Dru Siley, Lakewood
• Joe Beno, Lakewood • Bill Corrigan, Lakewood
• Pat Lewis, Lakewood • Bob Greytak, Lakewood
Committee Role:
• To ensure that the plans that are prepared meet applicable engineering and
technical requirements of Ohio, the RTA, Lakewood and Cleveland.

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Civic Advisory Committee
• Danielle Willis, RTA
• Brian Powers, Coucilman, Lakewood
• Nathan Kelly, Lakewood
• Joyce Williams, Cleveland
• Michael Dever, Lakewood
• Anita Brindza, Cudell Improvement
• Mick Cochrane, Cleveland
• Paul Nickels, Lakewood
• John Katsaros, Cleveland
• Tom Einhouse, Lakewood
• Michael Ruffing, Cleveland
• Mary Anne Crampton, Lakewood
• Jay Westbrook, Councilman, Cleveland
• Dona Brady, Councilwoman, Cleveland
• Patty Ryan, Lakewood
• John Brich, Lakewood
• Calvin Johnson, Cleveland
• Howard Davis, ABC Management
• Ramon Gohel, Edgewater Homeowners
• Charles Slone, Cleveland
Committee Role:
• To ensure that the plans represent the consensus of the Community Vision
for Clifton Boulevard and its neighbors.

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Project Launch January 12, 2010
Public Meeting #1 (Cleveland & Lakewood) April 07, 2010
Field Survey Complete April 12, 2010
Conceptual (30%) Design June 11, 2010
Public Work Session (Cleveland) Early July, 2010
Public Work Session (Lakewood) Early July, 2010
Preliminary (60%) Design August 10, 2010
Construction (90%) Documents September 9, 2010
Public Meeting #2 (Cleveland & Lakewood) Early October, 2010
Construction (100%) Documents October 11, 2010
Project Schedule

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Process
Conceptual
Design
Refine Design, Engineering
& Project Costs
Complete Documents,
Secure Funding, Bidding & Construction
Data Collection, Review Previous Work PUBLIC INPUT
Committee Input PUBLIC INPUT
Committee Input PUBLIC INPUT

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Continuous Engagement
www.EnhanceClifton.com
Computers are always available at the Public Library

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Overview: Where we are going
Explore Design Alternatives

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Clifton Boulevard Today
Complete Land Survey and Field Work

29. Existing Section – Residential District
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Near W. 106th

30. • Preliminary Median Designs: Width, Location
• Preliminary Station Designs: Context, Integration into
pedestrian system.
• Preliminary Designs for Special Crosswalks
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•Preliminary Landscape Designs: Diversity, Maintenance

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Existing Commercial District

33. Existing Section @ Commercial District
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Near W. 116th

34. Commercial Area:
• Preliminary Designs of Streetscape Elements
• Determine Extent of Streetscape Enhancement
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Next Steps
1. Input from you!
* Tonight and through the web *
2. Preliminary Design and Details
3. Committee Review of Preliminary Design
4. More Input from You!!

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Thank You…
Questions?
Comments?
www.EnhanceClifton.com