Completing the Vision

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1 Villas of Positano Completing the Vision North A1A Lane Reconfiguration N. Surf Rd. Redirection of Traffic Margaritaville Resort March 4,

2 Completing The Vision Project Limits Hollywood Blvd. to Sheridan Street Dania Beach Blvd. Sheridan Street AIA scenic Highway AIA used for tourism destination Sheridan Street A1A from Hallandale Beach Blvd. to Sheridan Street used as a bypass to Federal Highway and I-95 (Young Circle bypass) Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood Hollywood Blvd. Hallandale Blvd. A1A and Arizona Street 2

3 Stated Vision for A1A A1A Traffic calming, pedestrian/ bicycle crossings, revitalization and beautification. Connectivity to marina and water activities on intracoastal (2010) Street design that prioritizes pedestrians, with particular attention to transforming A1A into a pedestrian-oriented thoroughfare (2007) Add more landscaping and incorporate left-turn lanes at major east-west streets (2003) Need for additional landscape on A1A and the need to create a positive sense of arrival at a tropical beach destination (1997) 3

4 Transforming 75 Years of Development $12 Million of Capital Improvement : New Water and Sewer BEFORE 4

5 Transforming 75 Years of Development $12 Million of Capital Improvement : New Water and Sewer AFTER 5

6 Transforming 75 Years of Development $11 Million of Capital Improvement : Broadwalk Renovation BEFORE 6

7 Transforming 75 Years of Development $11 Million of Capital Improvement : Broadwalk Renovation AFTER 7

8 Transforming 75 Years of Development $18 Million of Capital Improvement : Streetscape - Cleveland to Tyler Streets BEFORE GRANT STREET 8

9 Transforming 75 Years of Development $18 Million of Capital Improvement : Streetscape - Cleveland to Tyler Streets AFTER GRANT STREET 9

10 Implementing Vision for A1A November 30 th, 2011: Met with FDOT regarding 3-Lane center median/turn lane configuration.. February 2012: KHA Performed traffic counts throughout project area on weekends. SR A1A/Roosevelt St. TDLC August 3 rd, 2012: Met with representatives from the HB Civic Association and the Hwd. North Beach Association regarding 3-lane and 4- lane configurations along SR A1A from Hwd. Blvd. to Sheridan St. Presented results of traffic studies. October 10 th, 2012: Met with FDOT to present and discuss 4-lane config. October 19 th, 2012: Received TDLC Approval from FDOT for new planting in 12 medians. Project completed summer of

11 Implementing Vision for A1A Existing Conditions along SR A1A Corridor from Hwd. Blvd. to Sheridan St. Enhanced café & pedestrian use Slow down traffic on A1A Intracoastal connectivity w/ wider sidewalks Tropical Destination, vibrant nightlife 11

12 Implementing Vision for A1A Proposed Rendering of 3-Lane Section at Garfield Street Looking North 12

13 Implementing Vision for A1A Plan/Section of 3-Lane Configuration 13

14 Implementing Vision for A1A Proposed Rendering of 4-Lane Section at Garfield Street Looking North 14

15 Implementing Vision for A1A Plan/Section of 4-Lane Configuration 15

16 Implementing Vision for A1A A1A at Missouri looking North Existing Conditions 16

17 Implementing Vision for A1A A1A at Missouri looking North Proposed Pilot Project Lane Reconfiguration 17

18 Implementing Vision for A1A A1A at Missouri looking North Proposed Lane Reconfiguration 18

19 Implementing Vision for A1A A1A at Missouri looking North Proposed Lane Reconfiguration 19

20 Implementing Vision for A1A A1A at Missouri looking North Proposed Corridor Redevelopment 20

21 Implementing Vision for A1A A1A at Missouri looking North Proposed Corridor Redevelopment - Evening 21

22 Villas of Positano Positano Beach SR A1A-OCEAN DRIVE Marriott Hotel View Corridors to the Intracoastal Waterway Sheridan Street Bridge to Garfield Street 22

23 Margaritaville Resort SR A1A-OCEAN DRIVE Costa Hollywood Condo Analysis of Loading Zones within the Central Business District Sage Beach View Corridors to the Intracoastal Waterway Truck Sizes and Delivery Times Hayes Street to Hollywood Blvd Bridge 23

24 Implementing Vision for A1A Case Study: Delray Beach Federal Highway (US 1) Interim and Final Enhancements, Delray Beach CRA Corridor s 6 north/south travel lanes resulted in high speeds and last-minute lane changes near Atlantic Avenue resulting in high crash rate. Road diet was proposed allowing for pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly urban street. US 1 between George Bush Boulevard and SE 10th Street had six lanes for many years, some were concerned that reducing the number of lanes would result in increased traffic in the Downtown area. Computer modeling suggested otherwise. Prior to implementing a permanent reduction in travel lanes, the City/CRA developed an approach that would mimic the operation of the ultimate design and have the ability to obtain an FDOT permit for the work. Short segments with plastic curbing were temporary installed to study the real-world effects of fewer and narrower lanes and new signal timing plans on peakand off-season traffic, driver operating speeds, and accident rates. The changes were in place for a year. The results were even better than expected. Traffic levels did not increase, and average driver operating speeds and accident rates were reduced. 24

25 Pilot Project Photo Under Construction Implementing Vision for A1A Case Study: Delray Beach In 2010 the City/CRA moved forward with designs for permanent improvements A TDLC was issued by FDOT allowing for a more flexible design criteria that considered the community s goals Permits were secured from FDOT including approval of design variations reducing the offset distance from curb to trees and light poles to provide for better sidewalk design 25

26 Implementing Vision for A1A Case Study: Delray Beach Delray Beach Case Study - Before 26

27 Implementing Vision for A1A Case Study: Delray Beach Delray Beach Case Study - After 27

28 Completing the Vision: Traffic Engineering 28

29 VEHICLE / PEDESTRIAN CRASH DATA: Implementing Vision for A1A According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle ( DHSMV) crash records, there have been 3 pedestrian fatalities along SR A1A in the past 3 years and a total of 18 pedestrian injuries resulting from 21 motor vehicle/pedestrian crashes. The Miami-Ft. Lauderdale urbanized are consistently ranks in the top 3 urbanized areas in the nation in terms of annual pedestrian fatalities per capita according to the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) data VEHICLE/BICYCLIST CRASH DATA According to DHSMV crash records, there have ben a total of 24 motor vehicle/bicyclist crashes in the last three years resulting in 19 injuries. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale ranked among the worst areas in the nation in terms of annual bicyclist fatalities according to NHTSA data. SOLUTIONS: Lowering the speed limit without physical modifications to the roadways results in a speed trap but will not have the more comprehensive effect of physical roadway modification. Effectively encouraging motorists to travel at appropriate speeds requires a combination of engineering, enforcement and education. The engineering component refers to designing roadways for appropriate speed that balances mobility needs with community context and livability. 29

30 Future A1A Traffic Operations Posted vs. Design Speeds: Current Design Speed: 40 MPH Posted Speed Limit: 35 MPH Modify Design Speed to 35 MPH and Reduce Posted Speed Limit to 30 MPH Traffic Analysis Modeling: 3 Lane /4 Lane transition at Johnson Street

31 Future A1A Traffic Operations Corridor Capacity: No reductions in laneage proposed at major intersections Improvements at Sheridan Street Bridge will be maintained In 3-Lane alternative, center turn lane can be available for EMS vehicles Traffic Analysis SR A1A & Sheridan Street

32 Future A1A Traffic Operations Aesthetic: The current cross section configuration cannot be improved without reducing vehicular lanes to create additional non-vehicular space or adding medians by constricting access. The current ROW is completely dedicated to use primarily by vehicles. The road diet as proposed is the only way to have a substantive positive effect on aesthetics within the ROW without substantially reducing access Traffic Analysis Modeling: 3 Lane /4 Lane transition at Michigan Street

33 Future A1A Traffic Operations Traffic Analysis Modeling: 4 Lane / 3 Lane transition North of Hollywood Blvd Bridge

34 Completing the Vision: Surf Road Circulation 34

35 EXISTING NORTH BOUND SURFROAD : N. Surf Road Existing Traffic Circulation 1. Northbound Surf Road parallel to Northbound A1A with one way traffic flow on east-west streets creates the need for left turn movements in order to recirculate back to previous block 2. Movement from one street to the next resembles a snaking movement 3. Creates greater degree of circulation conflicts across A1A 4. U-Turns required to backtrack Garage/ 35 35

36 N. Surf Road Proposed Traffic Circulation 1. Switch direction of Surf Road to operate oneway southbound in this specific area only 2. Creates smaller loops throughout the neighborhood 3. Eliminates the need for left-turn movements onto A1A and U-Turns on A1A Might require a signal at Carolina street 4. Eliminates more conflicts 5. Creates greater capacity within the system 6. Connecticut Street to become two-way or switch direction to one-way westbound will require FDOT approval 36

37 Pilot Project Process Pilot project will not start until Dual Left Turn Lanes at SR A1A and Sheridan Street have been completed: Contract is being let by FDOT March 26 th, 2014, will begin late summer 2014 Estimated construction schedule is 8 9 months. Pilot Project requires FDOT Permit Approval-Permitting process includes complete traffic engineering data, accident reports, etc. Approximate time for Pilot Project Approval is 12 months. 37