Comment Period for a Federal Functional Class Change Request
Press Release
Federal Functional Class Change Packet
Three roadways have a proposed change to their federal functional classifications. The Federal Functional Classification System designates Federal Aid Highways, which are eligible for federal funding. The functional classification should match how the roadway is currently used. Roadways must have a minimum classification of Collector to be eligible for federal funding.
The following information is a summary of the submitted application materials.
The City of Strafford has requested the following changes to the federal functional classification system. The application is included.
- N. Orchard Drive – from Stan Harriman Blvd. to E. Evergreen Street
Current Functional Classification – Local
Requested Functional Classification – Minor Collector
Major Thoroughfare Plan – Collector
- Stan Harriman Blvd. – from N. Orchard Drive to Hwy 125
Current Functional Classification – Local
Requested Functional Classification – Minor Collector
Major Thoroughfare Plan – Collector
- E. Evergreen Street – from N. Orchard Drive to Hwy 125
Current Functional Classification – Local
Requested Functional Classification – Minor Collector
Major Thoroughfare Plan – Collector
Reasoning – These roadways collect traffic from local roads and distributes traffic to Highway 125 and should be reclassified as Minor Collectors. Additionally, these roadways provide access from the northern residential areas of the City to the schools, shops, parks, and businesses in the City.
Details can be found at http://giveusyourinput.org/category/public-comment/
How to comment:
Online: http://giveusyourinput.org/category/public-comment/
Email: comment@ozarkstransportation.org
Fax: 417-862-6013
In writing: OTO, 2208 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Suite 101, Springfield, MO 65807
The public comment period will end at 5 p.m. on October 14, 2020. After reviewing recommendations and public comments, the OTO Board of Directors will decide whether to formally adopt the changes at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 15, 2020, at noon, at 2208 W Chesterfield Blvd., Suite 101, Springfield, MO 65807.
For more information, contact: Andy Thomason, Senior Planner, Ozarks Transportation Organization, 2208 W. Chesterfield Boulevard, Suite 101, Springfield, Missouri 65807, 417-865-3042.
Ozarks Transportation Organization is your Springfield-regional Metropolitan Planning Organization, or MPO. The MPO is a body of elected and appointed members who work together with local, state and federal elected officials and policy-makers, serving to make funding and planning decisions for transportation within the Springfield, MO region.
Si usted necesita la ayuda de un traductor, por favor comuníquese con Andy Thomason al (417) 865-3047, cuando menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Andy Thomason at 417-865-3042 at least 2 working days prior to the expiration of the public comment period.
If you need relay services please call the following numbers: 711 - Nationwide relay service; 1-800-735-2966 - Missouri TTY service; 1-800-735-0135 - Missouri voice carry-over service.
OTO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.ozarkstransportation.org, or call 417-865-3042.
