CMAQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
The purpose of the CMAQ program is to fund transportation projects or programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (both PM10 and PM2.5).
The CMAQ program supports two important goals of the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department): improving air quality and relieving congestion. The CMAQ program provides funding for a broad array of tools to accomplish these goals. By choosing to fund or sponsor a CMAQ project, a State or local government, transit agency, or other eligible project sponsor can improve air quality and make progress toward achieving attainment status and ensuring compliance with the transportation conformity provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Upcoming Projects:
2027
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Project
NOACA EV Charging Stations - Phase 2 Program
City of Lorain
Project Description:
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the City of Lorain, proposes installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Campana Park, located off W. Park Drive in Lorain County. The installation will include two Level 2 (L2) Chargers and two Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC).
Project Map:
Project Background:
While the final location has not yet been determined, one potential parking lot is under consideration. It will use approximately 0.02-0.04 acres (4 parking spaces) of the pre-existing parking lot (0.74 acres) from Campana Park (Figure 1). Detours will not be necessary for the installation of the chargers. Though part of the surface lot will be blocked, access to Campana Park and sufficient parking spaces will be available during installation. Installation is expected to take approximately 1-2 days.
Campana Park is a recreational facility located at 2840 Meister Road. As a public recreational facility, the Campana Park was determined as a recreational resource under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-670, 80 Stat. 931; codified at 23 U.S.C. 138; implemented by 23 CFR Part 774). This provides protection from adverse impacts from federal-aid transportation projects. A de minimis impact determination is proposed to fulfill those requirements.
The City of Lorain is the owner and operator of Campana Park and NOACA has coordinated with the City of Lorain Engineering Department. Regarding project impacts, it should be ensured that the project will not adversely affect the recreational activities, features, or attributes that qualify the park for protection. The City Engineer has concurred that the project will not adversely affect the protected recreational activities, features, or attributes associated with Campana Park.
NOACA will implement the following measures to minimize harm to Campana Park:
- Access to Campana Park will be maintained during installation.
- All staging equipment will be limited to the pre-existing lot; installation shall not take place outside of the proposed construction area.
- Installation activities will be scheduled during off-peak park hours to reduce disruption to visitors.
- Temporary measures such as warning cones or signage will be installed to direct pedestrians safely around the work area.
- Any disturbed pavement or landscaping will be restored to preconstruction condition; minor vegetation where removal is necessary will be replaced.
Based on the assessment of use, FHWA anticipates making a determination of de minimis impacts on the proposed temporary use of Campana Park. De minimis impacts are minor in nature and, after considering avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures, will not result in an adverse effect on the park. FHWA will make the final de minimis impact determination based on the outcome of the public comment process and the City of Lorain's written concurrence. Comments regarding the impacts on the park and the proposed de minimis impact finding must be submitted to NOACA by [insert date]. Comments may be submitted to:
Allison Bunce
Transportation Planner
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinator Agency
Project Information:
Designer: TBD
Contractor: TBD
Project Manager: Dale Vandersommen, City Engineer
PID #: ******
Estimated Cost: $600,000
Proposed Construction Start date:06/01/2027
Public Comment open until 2/20/2026