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May 21, 2018Workshop

City of Palmetto Commission

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

The Study Area is Central to Tampa Bay Region and

Beaches

Palmetto

Bradenton

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Goals & Objectives Reduce congestion Enhanced mobility for all users Context-sensitive approach Consistent with future vision Foster economic development Enhance community cohesion

Community support

CMNAA Study Results

Multi-modal Planning Process

Safety 9 corridor safety audits Actionable recommendations ADA accessibility improvements

Vehicular Capacity Downtown Bradenton

Operational Improvements Other short- & mid-term

recommendations

Bicycle & Pedestrian Area-wide Bicycle Systems Plan Sidewalk connectivity Access to transit Complete Streets corridors BUILD Grant Application

Transit Service and accessibility

recommendations

Bridge Options for the Long-Term Identified potential locations & impacts Engaged with stakeholders Set the stage for a future PD&E Study

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Southbound Flows Northbound Flows

Understanding the Problem: Local facilities serving regional travel needs

1 in 3 vehicles (33%) crossing the Green and Desoto Bridges are non-local trips

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64,500* Assumes Desoto Bridge replacement

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GreenBridge

DesotoBridge

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Bradenton

Regional Perspective

Green + Desoto

I-75

Total:

146,000

139,000

285,000

Project Need: Future growth & increased pressure

Desoto Bridge carries 30% of all traffic crossing the Manatee River

Green & Desoto Bridge traffic will exceed I-75 volumes by 2040

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Summary of CMNAA efforts on Bridge Crossing Alternatives

Identified corridorsModeled alternativesAssessed transportation benefits /

congestion reliefEvaluated potential impacts Engaged with the community

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Long-term Recommendationsfor Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study

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All alternatives remain under consideration No alternatives have been eliminated The PD&E Study phase will address:

Corridor selection Alignment identification Bridge type / location / number of lanes Supporting infrastructure needs Community support Environmental factors Currently programmed in Fiscal Year 2022 / 2023

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Potential Timelines

Desoto Bridge Replacement

• Established need• PD&E Phase: Categorical

Exclusion (2+ years)• Potential to overlap Design

with PD&E

• Established need• PD&E Phase: Categorical

Exclusion (2+ years)• Potential to overlap Design

with PD&E

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Assessment (3+ years)• Potential to overlap Design

with PD&E, minimized R/W

• PD&E Phase: Environmental Assessment (3+ years)

• Potential to overlap Design with PD&E, minimized R/W

12+ YearsNew 3rd Bridge

Crossing • PD&E Phase: Environmental Impact Statement (Min. 7 years)

• Design and R/W Phases (4-6 years)

• Construction (2-3 years)

• PD&E Phase: Environmental Impact Statement (Min. 7 years)

• Design and R/W Phases (4-6 years)

• Construction (2-3 years)

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Next Steps: Project Development

FY 22/23

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Addressing Today’s Congestion

Downtown Bradenton Operational Improvements

Travel Time & Delay Savings

Network Delays (2017 Volumes)

Existing Network(hours)

Short-term Improvements

(hours)

Improvement% from Existing

AM Peak Hour (from 7 to 8) 182 116 36%

PM Peak Hour (from 5 to 6) 221 125 43%

12%31%

39%50%

1%2%

27%27%

8%10%

25%34%

* Travel time reductions from VISSIM Analysis ofExisting Peak Season Traffic Volumes (2017)

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Multi-modal Emphasis Complete program of solutions: Pedestrian Bicycle Auto Transit

Balance mobility needs of all users with long-term vision of the surrounding communities

Emphasis on safety

SafetyBicycle & Pedestrian

Issues Identification & Visioning

47% 24%

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Issues Identification & Visioning

Community VisionSocio-economic

Transit

Roadway Safety Assessments:1. 14th St. W from 17th Ave. W to SR 64

(Manatee Ave.)2. 9th St. W from 17th Ave. W to SR 64

(Manatee Ave.)3. US 41 from 17th Ave. W to US 301 / US 41

interchange4. SR 64 (6th Ave. W/E) from 15th St. W to

15th St. E5. SR 64 (Manatee Ave.) from 15th St. W

to 15th St. E6. 8th Ave. W from Riverside Dr. to 17th St. W7. US 301 corridor completed by others

Safety

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CMNAA Bicycle Systems Plan (Palmetto)

Neighborhood Bicycle/Pedestrian Recommendations

9 community neighborhood project sheets developed Potential new/enhanced pedestrian crossings Proposed bicycle improvements Proposed sidewalk improvements

Overview of projects to be advanced List those included Item #17 from MPO’s list

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Neighborhood Bicycle and Pedestrian Recommendations (Palmetto)

9 community neighborhood project sheets developed for Palmetto and Bradenton Communities within Palmetto

West Palmetto East Palmetto Lincoln Estates Sanctuary Cove Ellenton

West PalmettoLincoln Estates

Palmetto Trail Opportunities

• Neighborhood connectivity / economic development

• Link Lincoln Memorial Academy to Lincoln Community Park• Planned swimming complex &

football amenities

• Leverage existing MLK Trail and planned improvements to Washington Park

• Phased approach to facilitate implementation

• Federal BUILD Grant opportunity

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Palmetto Regional Trails Network: Phase 1

#1 (Phase 1A): Connect Lincoln Memorial Academy to Lincoln Park (improve tunnel under US 41)

#2 (Phase 1A):Connect Lincoln Park to 17th St.

#3 (Phase 1B):Connect Southern Oaks community to Lincoln Park

#4 (Phase 1C): Operational & Safety Improvements for US 41 & 17th Street Intersection

Palmetto Regional Trails Network: Phase 2#5 (Phase 2A):Trail connecting Martin Luther King Jr. Trail to 2nd Avenue W.

#6 (Phase 2B):Extension of #5 to Lincoln Memorial Academy Tunnel

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Palmetto Regional Trails Network: Phase 3 (Study)

#7 (Study 1):Trail connecting Washington Park to trail system

Palmetto Regional Trails Network: Phase 4 (Study)

#8 (Study 2):Trail connections to SUNTrail

#9 (Study 3):Trail connecting Palmetto MCAT Transfer Station to Palmetto Youth Center

#10 (Study 4):City/CRA/SUNTrail connection to the Green Bridge with Business 41 crossing at Riverside Park

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Corridor Project Sheets Project sheets specific to Palmetto:

US 41 Business / 8th Avenue W US 41 / US 301 US 301 / 10th Street 7th Street W

Project types: Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Transit Automobile

Corridor Project Sheets

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MPO Short- & Mid-term Project Priorities2018 Rank

Facility (Project) Project Limits Improvement DescriptionNext Phase

Requesting Jurisdiction

17Central Manatee Network Alternatives Analysis (CMNAA)

from 26th St W to Braden River and 17th Ave W to 17th St W ImplementationBradenton, Manatee County, Palmetto

b. US 41/1st St, 3rd St W, US 41 BUS/9th St W

at SR 64/Manatee Ave, 6th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Operational Improvements PE/CSTBradenton, Palmetto, 

Manatee County

b1. US 41/1st Stat SR 64/Manatee Ave, 3rd Ave, 8th Ave, and 9th Ave; Desoto Bridge south of the limited access segment of US 301 S

Operational, Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements

STUDY Bradenton

b2. 3rd St W at 6th Ave/Manatee Ave and between 8th Ave W and 9th Ave W New Signal PE/CST Bradenton

b3. US 41 BUS/9th St Wat SR 64/Manatee Ave and from north 8th Ave/US 41 BUS to south of 8th Ave

Operational, Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements

PE/CST Bradenton

c. Multiple Locations within CMNAA boundaries Safety Improvements PE Bradenton, Palmetto

c1. SR 64/Manatee Ave from 24th St W to 24th St E Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements STUDY Bradenton

c2. US 41  from Lincoln Middle School to Lincoln Community Park Safety and Pedestrian Improvements PE Palmetto

c3. SR 64/Manatee Ave and 6th Ave/Manatee Ave

at Various locations Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements STUDY Bradenton

c4. US 41 at Desoto Bridge, US 41/US 301 and the US 41/US 19 Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements CST Palmetto

c5. US 41 Bus/14th St W from Downtown Bradenton to US 41 south corridor, north of 8th Ave Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements CST Bradenton

d. Multiple Locations within CMNAA boundaries Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements PE Bradenton, Palmetto

d1. US 41 Bus/8th Ave W from 12th St W to D‐Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements STUDY Palmetto

d2. US 41 Bus/8th Ave W at Riverside Dr and 8th Ave Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements STUDY Palmetto

d3. 7th St W from 2nd Ave to US 41 north and south; and from 20th Ave @ to 9th Ave W Pedestrian Improvements STUDY Palmetto

d4. US 301/10th St at 8th Ave W and 2nd Ave W Bicycle Improvements PE/CST Palmetto

d5. 3rd Ave Efrom SR 64/Manatee Ave, to the west by 10th St, to the east by 12th St and to the north by the Manatee River

Multi Modal Capacity PE/CST Bradenton

c2. Safety and Pedestrian Improvements

c4. Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements

d1. Bicycle and Pedestrian 

Improvements

d2. Bicycle and Pedestrian 

Improvements

d3. Pedestrian Improvements

d4. Bicycle Improvements

MPO Short- & Mid-term Project Priorities (Palmetto)

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Public Engagement

• Sarasota/Manatee CAC, BPTAC Updates: Jun 5, 2017• Sarasota/Manatee CAC Update: Oct 9, 2017• Community Outreach (St. Mary M.B. Church): Dec 5, 2017• Manatee Chamber Transportation Committee: Dec 8, 2017• Bradenton Farmers Market Booth: Dec 9, 2017• Alternatives Public Meeting (Bradenton): Dec 12, 2017• Alternatives Public Meeting (Palmetto): Dec 14, 2017• MPO Scenic Highway Committee: Jan 2, 2018• East Downtown Bradenton Working Group: Feb 22, 2018• Manatee Chamber Board of Directors: Feb 28, 2018• Palmetto Trails Working Group: Mar 8, 2018• Manatee Tiger Bay Club (by MPO): Mar 15, 2018• Palmetto Trails Working Group: May 14, 2018• East Downtown Bradenton Working Group: May 14, 2018

Community / Public Meetings• Manatee Memorial Hospital: Mar 24, 2017• Tropicana: Jun 23, 2017• Motorworks Brewing: Jul 21, 2017• LECOM Park: Jul 21, 2017• Braden Castle Community Association: Jan 15, 2018• Rivera Dunes HOA: Feb 26, 2018• Property Owner Wilson: Mar 26, 2018

Property Owners / NeighborhoodsTotal: 64 meetings held to date since March 2017

• Individual Meetings (14)• City of Bradenton City Council Updates (2)• City of Palmetto City Commission Updates (3)• Manatee Board of County Commissioners (3)• Sarasota-Manatee MPO Board Updates (2)• Island TPO Committee Update Presentation• Manatee BoCC Council of Governments• City of Bradenton City Council Workshop• TBARTA Board Presentation

• CMNAA Technical Coordinating Group Meetings (3)• Manatee County Public Works Staff (2)• City of Palmetto Meeting Public Works (3)• City of Bradenton Meeting Staff (3)• Sarasota/Manatee MPO TAC Updates (2)• Manatee County Area Transit Meeting (2)• Manatee County Schools• Manatee County Parks & Recreation• Lincoln Memorial Academy

Public EngagementOutreach to Elected Officials

• Manatee County Board of County Commissioners – May 22• City of Bradenton Council Meeting – May 23• Sarasota/Manatee MPO Board – June 18• On-line interactive project overview & survey: https://bit.ly/2Hfly9b

Agency Staff Coordination

Upcoming Meetings

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Schedule to complete CMNAA Planning Study

Wrap-up online feedback survey Local agency partner updates

Manatee County BoCC – May 22 City of Bradenton City Council – May 23

Document alternatives and analysis Final update to MPO Board –June 18

CMNAA Planning Phase Wrap-up Public engagement opportunities

Online survey Agency update presentations

Project deliverables Corridor Safety Audits Bicycle Systems Plan Project Summary Sheets BUILD Grant Application CMNAA Summary of Findings & Recommendations

Agency update presentations remaining Manatee County BoCC – May 22 City of Bradenton City Council – May 23 Sarasota/Manatee MPO Board – June 18

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Questions?https://bit.ly/2HfIy9b

Interactive Online Survey

Project Websitehttp://www.swflroads.com/study/CMNAA/