Broward Boulevard Gateway Implementation Project, Downtown Walkability Analysis, & Joint Development Initiative (JDI)

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1 Broward Boulevard Gateway Implementation Project, Downtown Walkability Analysis, & Joint Development Initiative (JDI) City of Fort Lauderdale ~ Commission Conference July 10, 2012 Page 1 of 15

2 A Multi-Agency Process that includes the Community! Page 2 of 15

3 Planning along Broward Boulevard Riverwalk District Plan Downtown Master Plan 2003/07 Bringing Forward the Best Ideas Downtown Campus Plan Broward Boulevard Corridor Study Page 3 of 15 Strategic MP ~ 2006

4 Some Givens By 2035 the Broward County population is expected to grow by 29% (to 2.3 million people). The roadway network in Broward County is built-out. Broward Boulevard will remain the primary east-west connector into downtown Fort Lauderdale. Improving mobility on Broward Boulevard is not simply a transportation issue: it must consider land uses, pedestrian improvements, the quality of the built environment, and the overall quality of life. Our Planning Must Reflect the Realities of Today (not 2004) Page 4 of 15

5 A Paradigm Shift The Wave Streetcar Vision Statement Transform transportation in Broward County to achieve optimum mobility with emphasis on mass transit while promoting economic vitality, protecting the environment, and enhancing quality of life. Page 5 of 15

Broward Boulevard Transit Study Alternative 3 Express Service

SR 7, Tri-Rail, W 1 st Ave Transit Priority Left Turn Phasing Pine

Fort Lauderdale Station to Broward Boulevard Park-n-Ride Lot West

6 Broward Boulevard Transit Study Alternative 3 Express Service (Anticipated by 2014) Limited Stop Overlay Service New Stop Locations SR 7, Tri-Rail, W 1 st Ave Transit Priority Left Turn Phasing Pine Island Rd, W 84 th Ave, University Dr Pedestrian Connection Tri Rail Fort Lauderdale Station to Broward Boulevard Park-n-Ride Lot West Regional Terminal Lauderhill Kittelson and Associates, Inc. Plantation Ft. Lauderdale Page 6 of 15

Broward Boulevard Gateway Implementation Project Advance Ideas from Previous Studies Coordinate City, County, MPO Mobility Efforts (The Wave, Express Bus, etc)

7 Broward Boulevard Gateway Implementation Project Advance Ideas from Previous Studies Coordinate City, County, MPO Mobility Efforts (The Wave, Express Bus, etc) Incorporate Downtown Walkability Analysis Consider Urban Design Enhancements for the Corridor (redevelopment, streetscaping, code revisions, etc) Public Outreach Page 7 of 15

8 Study Area I-95/ CSX Rail Line FEC Rail Line 4 th Street to the North Broward Boulevard Tri-Rail BCPA 27 th Avenue to the West Neighborhood Considerations Business and Cultural Concerns 8 th Avenue to the East Federal Highway Page 8 of 15

9 Walkability Analysis Conducted By Jeff Speck Jeff Speck and Associates, Washington, D.C. Analysis of Street Network Contributions to Walkability Street Frontage Analysis Quality of Street-Side Properties Urban Triage Analysis Focused Approach to Investment Mobility Recommendations Bike-Ped Recommendations Study Area Contract Boundaries Expanded Boundaries Expanded Corridors Page 9 of 15

10 Project Schedule February 16 th, 2012: Project Kick-Off Meeting with Core Partners Group TASK 1 (Public Involvement Plan) TASK 2 (Due Diligence) TASK 3 (Walkability Analysis) TASK 4 (Economic Analysis) TASK 5 (Transportation Analysis) TASK 6 (Public Outreach) May 2012 June 2012 June 2012 September/October 2012 September/October 2012 November 2012 Submittal of First Draft of Recommendations: Oct/Nov 2012 Page 10 of 15

11 Work to Date Completed Due Diligence (summary of previous projects- Land Use and Zoning reviews) Completed Walkability Analysis (finalizing draft recommendations) Continuing Public Outreach (Over 40 individual interviews, 6 Neighborhood Meetings, Scheduled approximately 9 more) Market Overview (drafting initial findings) Public Design Workshop (AUGUST 4 th, Location TBD) Page 11 of 15

12 Downtown Mobility Hub Joint Development Initiative (JDI) Page 12 of 15

(not included) BCT Transit (not included) (not included) Private Property Study Area Public / Private Partnership Vertical development opportunity to include: City Owned Property & surrounding row J

13 (not included) BCT Transit (not included) (not included) Private Property Study Area Public / Private Partnership Vertical development opportunity to include: City Owned Property & surrounding row J Lot & surroundin g row Informed demand analysis for potential uses and intensity from detailed Market Analysis. Space planning for vehicle maintenance and storage for the WAVE Streetcar and on-street Streetcar station. Integration of Transportation Management Association (TMA) trolley bus storage. Potential future connections to Central Broward East-West transit service. Potential future connection to FEC commuter rail station. Pedestrian connectivity to BCT Broward Central Terminal for buses. Evaluation of public parking needs. Page 13 of 15

14 Project Schedule June 6, 2012: Approval of Workorder / Notice to Proceed TASK 1 (Data Collection/Planning Due Diligence) TASK 2 and 3 (Environmental and Survey) TASK 4 (Market Study/Economic Analysis) TASK 5 (Conceptual Site Plan) TASK 6 (Conceptual Streetscape & RFP/RFQ) August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 December 2012 February 2013 Page 14 of 15

15 Thank You Questions and Comments Page 15 of 15

Ann Arbor Downtown Street Plan

1 Ann Arbor Downtown Street Plan Public Workshop #1 We know that. 2 Public right-of-way (streets, sidewalks, and alleys) make up 30% of the total District area of downtown. Streets need to provide mobility