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

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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

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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

Summarize / Wrap Up