a. Road transportation enhancement applications

8. Project Cost: PROJECT NO. C14 Scenic Tree PlantinQs: I I I ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE I Cass Hwv 81S to Cass Hwv 17S I SPEC I APPROX. ESTIMATE UNIT ITEM NO, IDESCRIPTION UNIT I QUANTITY COST TOTAL 1 103 IDecidous Tree - 1 1/2" or greater Unit I 625 $400.00 $250,000,00 101M 9. Enhancement Activity Category: Category 2: Scenic & Environmental Projects a) scenic highway programs b) landscaping and other scenic beautification 10. Project Relation to Surface Transportation: Function: The project creates a visual buffer between residential areas along the roadway making it not only a more pleasing road to drive on, but also creating shade, reducing runoff and erosion, and shelter for wildlife. There is also considerable development on this busy road and the road will at some point in the future require expansion. The presence of a well place tree buffer will help to make a future expansion project more acceptable to adjacent developments. Proximity: The trees will be planted within highway right of way, however at a distance far enough out to allow for expansion of the roadway without having to remove the trees. Impact: The positive impacts of trees include shade, shelter, environmental, and visual. There are no negative impacts to the roadway associated with this project. 11. Supporting Data 1. Is this project part of an identified tourism, recreation or transportation plan and if so explain? Installation of trees and other landscape elements along the outside edge of the roadway were recommended in a 2002 Corridor Study Report. 2. If your project is part of a plan, explain the background and origin of the plan and attach supporting documentation. The 2002 Cass County Highway 17 Corridor Study was prepared to assist Cass County in planning for both short and long term needs for the corridor as development pressures had increased due to the growth of Fargo, West Fargo, and Horace. (see attachment 1 which is an executive summary of the study) 3