Modernizing the System reduces delays and increases safety
by more efficiently operating the highway system, accommodating
short-term traffic growth and the needs of non-motorists. Modernization projects are normally given second priority preference. Capital
Table of Project Costs
2013 - 2018
Highway Improvement Program
improvements for system modernization can install technology to help
this priority: Lake County operates the award-winning Lake County PAS-
Modernization Projects
SAGE intelligent highway system Transportation Management Center.
Most modernization projects are developed based on traffic engineering analysis. An example of a modernization project is the installation
of left turn lanes and traffic signals at an intersection. Capacity Analysis
Records System (CARS) software is employed to target potential projects. Traffic Crash Analysis System (TCAS) is used analyze traffic crashes
on the county highway system. Projects which accommodate bicycle
travel are also included in the modernization category. Lake County’s
coordination of countywide paratransit services are also included in the
modernization category.
no of
projects
12
1
2
15
2
2
30
4
23
1
4
50
146
Worktype
Bikepath
Bridges
Engineering Support
Enhancements
Facility
Guardrail
Intersection
Paratransit
Plan
Reconstruction
Roadway
Signals
Total
Cost
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
9,058,000
91,400
164,600
2,467,800
177,000
131,000
24,571,900
3,629,700
4,258,200
2,644,400
18,855,340
20,872,600
$
86,921,940
Figures shown cover only County Bridge, Motor Fuel, Matching,
Sales Tax and Bond funds. They do not reflect pre-FY2013 or post-2018
project costs, but do include FY2012 carryover expenditures.
12
• 2013 - 2018 Highway Improvement Program