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March 28, 2017
Agenda for Today Introductions (5 min) Presentation & interactive discussion (60 min) Roundtable alternatives brainstorming (50 min) New Bridge Crossing Desoto & Green Bridges Multi-modal/Safety/Complete Streets E-W Mobility and Corridor Connectivity Trails/Cycle Corridors
Summarize / wrap up
CMNAA Study Team Overview
Jennifer DorningCM
Margaret KubilinsVHB
Kris CellaCM
Vinod Vishwanatha VHB
Brent Lacy VHB
Greg Moore VHB
Patty HurdKAI
Theo PetritschSprinkle
Deborah ChesnaFDOT
Lawrence MasseyFDOT
Nikki MelendezVHB
Dave HutchinsonMPO
TCG MembershipCounty Agencies
Manatee County Manatee County Area
Transit (MCAT) Manatee County Schools
Development – Commerce Agencies
Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency
City of Bradenton Downtown Development Authority
Manatee County Chamber of Commerce
City Agencies City of Bradenton City of Palmetto
Regional Groups Sarasota / Manatee MPO Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Southwest Florida Water Management District Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Federal Agencies US Coast Guard US Fish & Wildlife Service US Department of Commerce
– NOAA
CMNAA Study Area
Manatee CountyCity of PalmettoCity of Bradenton
Northern limit:17th Street West
Eastern limit:Ellenton Gillette Road
Southern limit:17th Avenue West
Western limit:26th Street West
Study Area Details
CMNAA Project Phases
ALTERNATIVES DEVELOPMENTWe are here
CMNAA Phase 2
Alternatives Development / Evaluation Process
Phase 2 CompleteUnified Vision
CMNAA Phase 3What we wantUnified Vision
How we get it doneFunding / timingPartnershipsSupport to advance
Action PlanProgrammingConstruction
Short-term projects5-10 years
Mid-term projects10-15 years
Long-term projects15+ years
“Low Hanging Fruit”0-5 years
CMNAA Implementation Plan
Identify and leverage opportunities to advance practical / implementable solutions.
“Low Hanging Fruit”0 to 5 years: Immediate and very short-term Tapping existing funding sources / established contracts
Scope integration into projects already in Work Program (RRR / Minor Design) Leverage synergies to rapidly advance recommendations
Vehicular Capacity Signal timing
optimization TSM&O (ITS &
technological enhancements
Event management
Multi-modal Accessibility Scope integration into
projects already in Work Program RRR Minor Design
Transit stop and route enhancements
Traffic signal phasing Leading pedestrian intervals Left turn phasing
Bicycle signs
Safety Utilizing designated safety
funding ADA improvements Additional crosswalks Sharrows / bicycle lane markings Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacon “RRFB” installation
Short-term Projects5 to 10 year horizon
Vehicular Capacity Intersection geometric
improvements Roundabout
installation Access management
– median opening modifications & driveway consolidations
Multi-modal Accessibility Lane elimination (road
diet) Transit route modifications
/ additions Transit headway
improvements Additional sidewalks On-road bicycle facilities Curb extensions (bulbouts) Last mile funding
assistance
Safety Pedestrian level lighting Transit stop landing
pads and shelters Pedestrian crossing
enhancements (RRFB, pedestrian hybrid beacons, pedestrian signals)
ADA improvements Sharrows / bicycle lane
markings Safe Routes to School
Mid-term Projects10 to 15 year horizon
Vehicular Capacity Corridor level
capacity projects ITS & TSM&O
deployments Major signal upgrades
Multi-modal Accessibility Shared use paths Improve connectivity of
bicycle-pedestrian facilities
Complete Streets facilities
Ferry / water-taxi New transit service study
– downtown circulator
Safety Lighting enhancements Transit stop landing
pads and shelters
Long-term Projects15 year and beyond horizon
Vehicular Capacity New construction (R/W) Bridge replacement / addition Major reconstruction Interchange modifications
Multi-modal Accessibility Regional shared use trail Complete system of bicycle facilities,
sidewalks, transit access points enhancing mobility for all types of users.
Complete streets bridge New transit service Fixed rail
Does the proposed approach meet with your expectations for the project?
A. YesB. NoC. Yes, but ….
A. B. C.
73%
27%
0%
Polling Question
Phase 1: TakeawaysTeam perspectives … so far.
Phase 1 UnderstandingSafetyThe Manatee County Pedestrian / Bicycle Safety Action Plan identifies the following corridors for engineering improvements focused on pedestrian and bicycle safety: US 301 / US 41 (1st Street) 9th Street E 9th Street W US Business 41 (14th Street W) US Business 41 (8th Avenue W) SR 64 US 41
Phase 1 UnderstandingBicycle gaps in study area: 88% of all roads 84% of collector roads 98% of arterial roads
39% of all roads 47% of local roads
11% of collector roads 11% of arterial roads
Pedestrian gaps in study area:
Phase 1 UnderstandingVehicular Mobility
Phase 1 UnderstandingTransit Modified transit stop locations and
upgrades programmed to improve service Stop improvements programmed on a
corridor by corridor basis Phased service frequency enhancements
programmed Reliability of service is impacted by
congestionManatee County Area Transit has made many modifications to optimize service and enhance passenger amenities.
Phase 1 UnderstandingGeneral Accessibility / Other Factors
Purpose and Need
Purpose:To enhance the safety and comfort of multi-modal travel and access within and throughout the study area, improve safety with a focus on vulnerable users, and reduce travel time variable along the major arterial roadways that serve the study area.
Need:1. The Desoto Bridge is at the end of its service
life and will need to be replaced2. Vehicular LOS E or F projected on 25% of
arterial and collector roadways by 20353. The average daily traffic across the bridges
is expected to increase by 26,500 vehicles a day by 2035
4. High number of crashes along the corridor, with pedestrian and bicycle facilities overrepresented when compared to total vehicular facilities
5. Limited transit service east of US 416. Bicycle LOS E or F on 70% of arterial and
collector roadways 7. 47% of local streets lack sidewalks on either
side of the street8. Pedestrian LOS E or F on 23% of arterial and
collector roadways9. Large transit dependent population, with
10% of households in the study area without access to an automobile and 24% under the poverty line
10. Limited access to jobs for residents without access to a private vehicle
Goals and ObjectivesMobility
Decrease travel time delay Decrease travel time variability
Safety Reduce bicycle, pedestrian and
vehicular crashes
Accessibility Increase access to schools,
employment, civic and cultural facilities
Economic Development Increase access to jobs
Community Cohesion / Support of Community
Minimize negative impacts of transportation network
Increase economic and cultural health of the community
Equity Minimize negative impacts of
transportation network on environmental justice communities
Environmental Stewardship Minimize impacts to natural
environment
Please rank the priorities of this study:
A. AccessibilityB. Community Cohesion
/ Support of CommunityC. Economic DevelopmentD. Environmental StewardshipE. EquityF. MobilityG. Safety
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
7%
18%
16%17%
10%
13%
18%
Polling Question
Activity Since Phase I CompletedThe Project Team continued work between Phase I and II Traffic Operations Travel Time Reliability Study
Verified and quantified local concerns of high delays and unreliable travel times across the two river crossings within the CMNAA study area
SR 64 Speed Zone Study Recommendation: retain the existing posted speed limits and install
electronic feedback signs and additional speed limit signs
Citizen Group Meeting Requests:
Traffic Signal at Manatee Avenue and 7th Street W Accommodation for pedestrians to cross between US 301 and 9th Street W RTOR restriction for WB right turns Treatments to reduce speeds along Manatee Avenue Changes to parking to improve sight distance and eliminate motorists using the
lane as a turn lane
FDOT District 1 ITS Master Plan (Draft Feb 2017) Kicked off Phase II and III
Travel Time Reliability Study
HERE / NPMRDS – Data owned by Audi / BMW / Diamler and provided
to FDOT
Data Collection
Green Bridge
Travel Time Reliability StudyMedian Travel Time
DeSoto Bridge
Green Bridge NB Green Bridge SB DeSoto Bridge NB DeSoto Bridge SB
Peak Season Peak Season
Travel Time Reliability StudyCauses of Congestion
56%
15%
30%
January‐March, 2016
24%
April‐June, 201610%
July‐September,
20156%
October‐December,
201516%
Special Events5%Weather
1%
Crashes8%
Unknown Causes30%
Green Bridge
79%
7%
14%
January‐March, 2016
31%
April‐June, 201616%
July‐September,
201511%
October‐December,
201520%
Special Events2%
Weather1% Crashes
4%
Unknown Causes14%
Desoto Bridge
Activity Since Phase I Completed Transit stop amenities and ADA upgrades program
(underway) 335 stop upgrades to date / Passenger seating program
underway for upgraded transit stops Stops relocated to serve major land uses and for operational
safety $2.1 million invested over 3 years
Express (i.e., Skyway ConneXion) service connecting Manatee and Pinellas Counties Effective April 2016 Serves the US Business 41 corridor
November 2016 service changes Manatee Avenue corridor level of service is now every 30
minutes System wide on-time performance has increased by 10% “Plugs” used for dependability, especially during peak travel
season One-seat ride to/from Downtown Bradenton and
Palmetto/Ellenton/Rubonia
Phase 2 – Early Progress
Data “refresh” / updates Ongoing & planned improvements Traffic counts along links & at 47 intersections
Initial evaluations / analyses Travel demand assessment Corridor safety evaluations Stakeholders outreach / engagement
Ong
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Data Collection Locations
47 study intersections 8 unsignalized
Tools to Support Evaluation Travel demand model / future conditions evaluation
Validated and calibrated for the study area
Development of VISSIM microsimulation model Network connectivity analysis
Social & Environmental Considerations Demographic data analysis to identified transportation disadvantaged communities Efficient Transportation Decision Making – Planning Screen Community and partner agencies input
Local Visions
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Alternatives Development
Initial Thoughts & Ideas from
the Study Team
Vehicular CapacityPotential Major Capacity Projects Roadway widening New bridge crossing Desoto bridge replacement Interchange modifications Premium conveyance
Potential Intersection improvements Roundabouts Signal timing Geometric changes
Other Potential Improvements Conversion of one-way
facilities to two-way
New River Crossing Alternatives
Comparative evaluation Model to understand potential travel
demand & trip attraction / service / patterns / mobility
Evaluate potential environmental impacts (social, natural, physical, cultural & historic) community cohesion
Garner local government / TCG support / public opinion
Identify potential costs Next step for viable alternatives
ETDM screen and model alternatives Input from TCG and public Presentation to MPO and BoCC Scoping for NEPA / PD&E Study
Vehicular CapacityTechnology Solutions (TSM&O) Integrated corridor management Enhanced traveler information Connected vehicles ITS Master Plan Event management
Transportation Demand Management Regional approach Adjusted work hours to spread
peaks Ride sharing / subsidized transit
options Incentivized multi-modal
mobility Land use planning decisions /
policies
Major Employment Centers
8
8 Bradenton Area Convention Center
Please rank the following Vehicular Capacity needs:A. Add east / west capacityB. Add north / south capacityC. Better management of existing
capacity (TSM&O)D. New or improved bridge crossingE. I-75 relief / better incident
managementF. Intersection enhancements
(roundabouts/geometric changes/signal timing)
G. Transportation Demand Management
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
14%
11%
15% 15%
18%
16%
11%
Polling Question
Multi-modal Accessibility
Before
After
Pedestrian Improvement Strategies Curb extensionsApplication: Roadways with on-street parking
Fill sidewalk gapsApplication: Roadways without sidewalks on both sides, especially those on arterial / collector grid and served by transit
Midblock / protected crossingsApplication: Locations with high pedestrian volume & signals spaced far apart
Elevated crossingApplication: Locations with high pedestrian volume and high vehicular movement
Improve quality of sidewalk / ADA Application: Substandard pedestrian facilities
Multi-modal AccessibilityBicycle Improvement Strategies Bicycle lanesApplication: Corridors with limited right of way
Buffered bicycle lanesApplication: Corridors with available right of way
Two-way separated bicycle facilityApplication: Locations where bicycle traffic is heavy and land use supports
Bicycle boulevardApplication: Corridors with low-speed, low-volume traffic; typically neighborhood streets
Multi-modal AccessibilityShared Use Improvement Strategies Shared use pathApplication: Corridors with land use to support heavy pedestrian & bicycle movement
Lane eliminationApplication: Multi-lane / low volume facilities, corridor context, multi-modal additions, safety / traffic calming
Regional trail systemApplication: Connections to existing and programmed trail facilities
Multi-modal AccessibilityTransit Improvement Strategies Bus rapid transit Route additions / modifications ‘Last Mile’ connectivity Demand response Intersection improvements Transit stop amenities
Real time information Bike racks Benches Shelter Lighting
Ferry / water-taxi service Local circulator
Source: CMNAA Interim Executive Summary May 2016
Bicycle Facilities Overview
Multi-modal Accessibility:Potential Neighborhood Connections
Multi-modal AccessibilityNeighborhood Connection Strategies Shared lane markings
To reinforce the bicycle priority along neighbor connection routes
Mini circles Help slow motorists and discourage from using
parallel route as an alternative thoroughfare
Speed pillows Traffic calming technique along neighborhood
connection routes
Partial closures Prevent passage by motor vehicles while
encouraging bicycle and pedestrian connections
Complete Streets Context
Rank the modes requiring the most investment within study area (future vision):
A. AutomobileB. BicycleC. FreightD. TransitE. Walk
A. B. C. D. E.
21% 21% 21%19%
17%
Polling Question
SafetyPotential Improvements Strategies Lighting Geometric improvements at high crash locations Improved ADA features at intersection / transit stops Improved sidewalk connectivity Improved striping at intersections Protected midblock / enhanced trail crossings Access management
Median opening modifications Driveway consolidations
Speed abatement / traffic calming Bicycle facilities Maintenance
What are the safety priorities for the study area:A. Geometric improvements at high crash
locationsB. Improved ADA features at intersections / transit
stopsC. Improved sidewalk connectivityD. Improved striping at intersectionsE. Midblock / protected pedestrian / trail crossingsF. Speed abatement / traffic calmingG. Lighting improvementsH. Access ManagementI. MaintenanceJ. Other
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.
21%20%
9%
4% 4%
9%8%
11%
7%7%
Polling Question
Public Involvement: StakeholdersManatee County
County AdministratorCounty PlanningPublic Works DirectorNeighborhood Services Department DirectorTraffic ManagementMCAT Manager
City of BradentonMayorCity AdministratorPublic Works & Utilities DirectorPlanning and Community Development DirectorCentral CRA ManagerDowntown Development Authority Director
City of PalmettoMayorPublic Works DirectorCity Planner
Sarasota / Manatee MPO
Manatee County School Board
Others in the Study Area:
Chambers of CommerceBradenton Area Convention CenterMcKechnie Field / LECOM ParkTropicana Productions, Inc.Bealls, Inc.Feld Entertainment StudiosHistoric Braden Castle Community Realize BradentonVillage of the ArtsManatee Memorial HospitalManatee Health Care System
Public Involvement: Outreach Techniques Stakeholder interviews Technical Coordination Group Presentations to regional partners Public meetings
Alternatives Public Meeting Programming Public Meeting
Project website www.swflroads.com www.cmnaa.com
Project newsletters English and Spanish
Attend local events Bradenton Farmers Market De Soto Seafood Festival ARTSLAM Bradenton Blues Festival Taste of Manatee
Public Involvement: NotificationsProject newsletters: Newsletters will be created in English and Spanish and mailed electronically to interested parties.
Hard-copy newsletters will also be distributed at: Local libraries Chamber of Commerce City / county offices Other public buildings
Newspaper advertisements:Public workshops will be advertised in the Bradenton Herald
Open to other forums for advertisements
Study Schedule
Agency Partner Updates(MPO, Cities & County)
TCG Meeting Public Meeting Duration of Activity
Please select your favorite project logo:Polling Question
Thank you!For more information please contact:
Lawrence MasseyProject ManagerSystems Planning AdministratorFDOT District 1Lawrence.Massey@dot.state.fl.us(239) 225-1980
Deborah ChesnaComplete StreetsGrowth Management CoordinatorFDOT District 1Deborah.chesna@dot.state.fl.us(863) 519-2562
Patty HurdSenior Plannerphurd@kittelson.com(407) 373-1110
Consultant Team Contacts:Brent LacyConsultant Project ManagerBLacy@vhb.com(941) 256-7185
Greg MooreDeputy Project Manager / Engineering Lead GAMoore@vhb.com(407) 965-0567
Kris CellaPublic Involvement CoordinatorKCella@cella.cc(239) 337-1071
Roundtable ExerciseRoundtable Alternatives Brainstorming TopicsNew Bridge CrossingDesoto & Green BridgesMulti-modal/Safety/Complete StreetsE-W Mobility and Corridor ConnectivityTrails/Cycle Corridors
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