UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study Gainesville, Alachua County, FL. University of Florida Facilities Planning & Construction

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1 UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study Gainesville, Alachua County, FL University of Florida Facilities Planning & Construction Final Report September 17, 2010 B R O W N & C U L L E N I N C. CIVIL ENGINEERS and LAND PLANNERS 3530 N.W. 43 rd Street Gainesville, FL Phone: (352) Fax: (352) bci@brown-cullen.com State of Florida Board of Professional Engineering Certificate of Authorization No Daniel D. Sostrom, P.E. (FL Registration No )

2 I. Introduction A. Project Description The UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study was conducted along a 1100 corridor of Center Drive on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida (Alachua County). The project corridor is bounded by Archer Road (State Road 24) to the South, and extends just north of the creek on the north side of the Health Professions Nursing and Pharmacy (HPNP) building on campus. The project corridor can be seen on the Existing Conditions Plan (Attachment A). The corridor contains 12 crosswalks within or adjacent to the Center Drive rightof-way. Seven of the crosswalks run approximately east-west, crossing Center Drive. Five of the crosswalks run approximately north-south, and are crossing various parking lots, driveways, and Mowry Road. B. Purpose of Study The University of Florida Facilities Planning and Construction Division contracted with Brown & Cullen Inc. (BCI) to perform a study of the pedestrian traffic in the project corridor to address user concerns and evaluate potential improvements within the corridor. Crosswalks within the corridor were evaluated for appropriate placement, signage, construction, applicability, lighting, safety concerns and usage volume. II. Data Collection Methodology In order to accurately represent typical daily pedestrian usage patterns within the corridor, data was collected during peak times on two consecutive mid-week days near the end of the UF Spring Semester This ensured a normal population of students and faculty in addition to the typical Shands Hospital traffic from staff, patients and visitors. A BCI-developed spreadsheet was utilized to collect data at each of the twelve (12) crosswalks in the corridor. Pedestrian traffic counts were separated into direction of travel (North, South, East, West) and whether or not they were within the crosswalk, or outside the crosswalk in a violation zone. Data was acquired by a data collection team each of the two mid-week days during the following three (3) known peak times for usage within the corridor: 7:00 AM 9:00 AM; 11:00 AM 1:00 PM; 3:30 PM 5:30 PM. This data was analyzed and calculated to determine the actual peak hour for each period. Collected raw data was input into the BCI data collection spreadsheet, and is presented in Attachment B. Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 2 of 10

3 III. Data Analysis A. Pedestrian Traffic All crosswalks were evaluated to pinpoint the key areas of highest pedestrian traffic. Crosswalk #5, which leads from the parking garage to the main Dental School entry, had significantly more traffic than any other crosswalk in the corridor. The next two most highly used crosswalks were #9 (south entry into Vet Med Basic Science Bldg #206) and #12 (between the boardwalk through the woods west of Center Drive, and the HPNP building). These three crosswalks accounted for over 62% of the pedestrian traffic within the corridor. Flow patterns were monitored to determine where pedestrians were coming from and going to, and the paths they typically take. A resultant evaluation of these patterns allowed us to assess the violations that occurred at each crosswalk. Pedestrians within the street who left the limits of the crosswalk, or never entered the crosswalk, were counted separately, and each zone was evaluated for volume and direction of crosswalk violations. The heaviest violation zones occurred at crosswalks 1, 10, 11 and 12, with Crosswalk #1 consisting of the highest percentage of violations, as nearly half of all pedestrian traffic within Center Drive at this intersection was not using a dedicated crosswalk. Peak Hour totals, daily totals and hourly averages were also calculated in addition to the volume summaries and jaywalk data. This data was tabulated and highlighted on a Traffic Study Data Plan, included as Attachment C. B. Signage Existing signage was recorded on the Existing Conditions Plan (Attachment A). This signage was evaluated in accordance with the 2009 Edition of the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as it relates to each crosswalk and the surrounding conditions. Much of the signage design involves sound engineering judgment and a common sense approach. Existing signage was found to be lacking in some locations (no stop bar or pedestrian crossing warning at Crosswalks #4 or #6), excessive in others (mid-corridor beacons), and generally in need of improvement / upgrades throughout the corridor. Field research was conducted along with research of prior studies, anecdotal field interviews with pedestrians, review of alternate local installations, user group discussions, and review of the MUTCD. Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 3 of 10

4 C. Physical Considerations 1. Hardscape Several existing hardscape issues present potentially dangerous situations for pedestrians along the corridor. a. The mountable curb along the eastern edge of Center Drive between the Mowry Road intersection and the corner of Bldg #206 presents a dangerous condition, as vehicles could easily travel off the roadway and into the path of the pedestrian. b. The curb cut ramp at the northeast corner of the Mowry Road intersection extends unnecessarily far to the north and should be rebuilt to direct traffic into the appropriate crosswalk space. c. Where Crosswalks #6 and #7 meet, the sidewalk landing area provides limited space, creating a claustrophobic feel in addition to being an inadequate refuge for the pedestrian. 2. Crosswalk Locations Many of the crosswalks could be better aligned to reflect real-world pedestrian patterns, and to improve the safety of the pedestrian. a. Crosswalk #5 sees the most high-volume pedestrian traffic of any crosswalk in the corridor. It also sees a high volume of violations. A realignment could improve flow patterns and safety at this location. b. The location of Crosswalk #10 creates potentially-hazardous situations. The location essentially within the loading area is not ideal, and limited visibility is available when cars are stopped for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Furthermore, it is not aligned with the main path of travel for Biomed/Communicore foot traffic. c. Crosswalk #12 sees a high volume of violations whereby traffic to and from the boardwalk continues along the boardwalk alignment, regardless of the actual crosswalk alignment in the street. 3. Other Physical Considerations Brown & Cullen Inc. a. Lighting was evaluated for appropriate locations as related to crosswalks and pedestrian safety. Ultimately, it was found that lighting was generally adequate except on the west side of Crosswalk #5. An additional street light is proposed here, which will greatly enhance visibility and safety. b. A lack of traffic calming devices adds to potential for pedestrian-vehicle impacts. c. Driver and pedestrian visibility along the corridor is limited due to a combination of limiting factors including several abrupt turns and kinks in the road, the tall brick wall along the east side, and the expansive intersection at Mowry Road. Potential exists to straighten out the UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 4 of 10

5 Center Drive alignment, thereby greatly improving visibility and functionality. IV. Short-Term Improvement Recommendations On June 18, 2010, BCI made a presentation to a variety of stakeholders whereby the data analysis and some early concepts for short-term and long-term remediation within the corridor were presented and discussed. The resulting consensus reached at this meeting was to devise a separate short-term plan of a few low-cost but high-impact remediations to key areas of the corridor. A second presentation was given to the University of Florida Transportation and Parking Committee on July 13, The Short Term, Intermediate, and Long-Term Improvement Plans were presented to the Committee, and a general approval of the proposed recommendations was provided. Through dialogue and a question and answer session with the committee, there was virtually no opposition to the suggested improvements. Sign-in sheets from these two meetings are included in Attachment D. The proposed Short Term Improvements can be seen in detail on the Short Term Improvements Plan (Attachment E), and are further described below. A. Crosswalk No. 1 No changes are proposed to this specific crosswalk. However, pedestrian traffic in the vicinity of this crosswalk had the greatest percentage of violations by far, in terms of straying out of the crosswalk (or in most instances, not using it at all). Due to the sidewalk patterns on the west side of Center Drive, the natural instinct is for the pedestrian to stay along the sidewalk alignments, which currently takes them directly into the street at a location outside of the crosswalk. By eliminating these angled sidewalk legs and re-routing the sidewalk to direct pedestrian traffic to Crosswalk No. 3, this reduces or eliminates the potential for conflicts. A dense hedge/shrubbery, fencing or other acceptable barrier should be provided between the new sidewalk and the existing curb to further discourage short cuts. A low-height seat wall may be desired to aid in pedestrian routing as well. Topography in this area will need to be evaluated to determine the potential need for a low retaining wall between the proposed new sidewalk and the parking garage. B. Crosswalk No. 3 A realignment of this crosswalk will be beneficial to maintain the flow and continuity from the Crosswalk No. 1 revisions listed above. Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 5 of 10

6 C. Crosswalk No. 5 As previously discussed, a lighting deficiency exists on the west side of Center Drive near Crosswalk No. 5. A new street light is proposed for installation at this location. D. Crosswalk No. 12 A reconfiguration of this crosswalk to align with the boardwalk on the west side of Center Drive is a quick and easy remedy to the consistent problem of pedestrian crosswalk violations. By aligning the crosswalk with the boardwalk, all pedestrian traffic will be directed in a straight-line travel path with the boardwalk. Observations revealed that virtually 100% of pedestrian traffic at this location is coming from or going to the boardwalk. Further revisions to the east side of this crosswalk will provide an improved curb cut ramp and ample pedestrian refuge zone where a cramped location currently exists. This will require pulling back the brick curb-wall to allot more space for usable pedestrian area and curb cut ramps. E. Signage All proposed pedestrian-crossing signage is to be fluorescent strong yellowgreen. This sign color greatly improves visibility (particularly at night) of the signage to the driver. Additional signage is also proposed in various locations, and existing signage is proposed for relocation to comply with the crosswalk improvements. 1. In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signage (MUTCD: R1-6A) is proposed at the north side of Crosswalk No. 12 and the south side of Crosswalk No. 3. These signs placed in the center of the street, at the entry points to the corridor, further capture the attention of the driver and are a low-cost, lowmaintenance way to call attention to the special needs of this high-use pedestrian zone. 2. Speed Hump Signage Each speed hump will be appropriately signed (MUTCD: W17-1) in each direction, with additional plaque signage indicating an appropriate 15 mph speed limit. 3. Speed Limit Signage Appropriate signage is located at the south end of the corridor to alert drivers entering the corridor of the 20 mph campus-wide speed limit. However, the suggested improvements will have an impact on the location Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 6 of 10

7 of the sign. As such, the speed limit sign would be located further south. No other speed limit signage is necessary or warranted within the corridor, with the exception of the 15 mph plaque signage to accompany the speed hump signs. 4. Pedestrian Crossing Signage To minimize the overabundance of flashing lights throughout the corridor, the Short Term Improvements Plan proposes a flashing beacon at each end of the corridor to accompany the standard Pedestrian Crossing (MUTCD: W11-2) sign, thus alerting drivers to heed caution without numbing them to the effects of the flashing light. All other beacons should be removed within the corridor to retain effectiveness. (Note: the red beacon on the stop sign at Mowry Road is proposed to remain.) A southbound approach to Crosswalk No. 3 will be additionally signed with a diagonal arrow. F. Additional Physical Improvements The site topography of the corridor places its north end at the bottom of a relatively steep hill, and around a corner. Additionally, the entry onto Center Drive from the south immediately puts drivers on a downhill slope. To aid in pedestrian safety, and to alert drivers entering this corridor, speed humps are proposed north of Crosswalk No. 1 and north of Crosswalk No. 12. These traffic calming devices will have a significant impact on the driver s attention and will likely greatly reduce any potential for vehicle-pedestrian conflicts by keeping the vehicle speeds reduced within the corridor. The existing bus stop location on the west side of Center Drive, at the south end of the corridor, is very close to Archer Road, and also impedes some of the proposed improvements. As such, a new bus stop location is proposed north of Crosswalk No. 3 to replace the existing bus stop. The existing bench and sign will be relocated. V. Intermediate Improvement Recommendations Additional improvements to the corridor are suggested in order to reduce the hazardous conditions of the existing environment, and to provide better overall safety to the pedestrians. These improvements may be more costly and more involved than the improvements suggested with the Short Term Improvements Plan. The Intermediate Improvements are shown on Attachment F, in conjunction with the Short Term Improvements described previously. The Intermediate Improvement Recommendations are described below: Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 7 of 10

8 A. Crosswalk No. 5 Angling the west end of this crosswalk further to the south will help align foot traffic with the path of travel into the hospital, and will also bridge the gap between the two parking garage exits/entries. A realignment of the sidewalk from the parking garage stairwell helps direct pedestrians, and the sidewalk expansion will aid in traffic flow to and from the main parking garage entry/exit south of the stairs. B. Crosswalks No.6 & 7 Sidewalk expansion at the intersection of these two crosswalks provides a muchneeded refuge area for pedestrians, increasing the overall safety and comfort. Additionally, Crosswalk No. 7 is proposed to be shifted closer to the Mowry Road intersection, thus providing more fluid pedestrian movements in a more compact area. The connecting sidewalk from the northeast corner of the parking garage will be modified to better direct traffic into and out of the garage more in line with actual pedestrian traffic patterns. C. Crosswalk No. 8 A new sidewalk leg connecting the parking garage to the south end of this crosswalk will provide the pedestrian the instinctual path they are prone to take, and protect existing landscaping in this area by replacing the worn path with a concrete walk. D. Crosswalk No. 9 By reducing the width of the existing curb ramp, pedestrian traffic will be betterdirected toward the crosswalks, promoting a safer path of travel and reducing potential for roadway conflicts. E. Crosswalk No. 10 A significant improvement to this area would be to shift the crosswalk to the north of the Physical Therapy Education Center driveway. This would move the crosswalk out of the loading zone on the east side of Center Drive and improve the driveway entry there, would effectively reduce the width of the Physical Therapy driveway, and would involve shifting the bus stop further north. This would place the crosswalk within a more ideal alignment with the east-west sidewalk on the east side of the road, creating a more natural path of travel for the pedestrian and reducing the significant number of crosswalk violations in this vicinity. F. Crosswalk No. 11 Revisions to the sidewalk area at the south end of this crosswalk will accommodate a revised curb cut ramp (necessary with the shifting of the bus stop), and will eliminate the small patch of landscaping, thus providing a more pedestrian-friendly area to maneuver. Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 8 of 10

9 G. Signage All pedestrian crossing signage within the corridor is proposed to be replaced with fluorescent yellow-green signage. Additional pedestrian crossing (MUTCD: W11-2) signage with supplemental plaques are proposed on the south side of Mowry Road as the approach to Center Drive to alert drivers of the high volume of pedestrian traffic within the corridor. The same signage is also proposed at the corner of Bldg #206 on the east side of Center Drive, to alert drivers of Crosswalk No. 10. A stop sign and stop bar are proposed at the parking garage exit, west of Crosswalk No. 4. H. Additional Physical Improvements The mountable curb along the eastern edge of Center Drive is proposed to be replaced with standard curb. The main reason for this improvement is to provide protection for the pedestrian traffic, as vehicles encroaching onto the sidewalk area create potential conflicts. The standard curb provides a physical barrier between pedestrian and vehicular traffic, whereas the existing mountable curb does not. It should be noted that this area is frequently utilized as an off-street drop-off zone for hospital patients and delivery vehicles. The high vehicular usage of this area provides some concern for the user groups if the mountable curb is replaced. The general concern is that vehicles will stop regardless, and will then be blocking vehicle and/or bicycle traffic lanes instead. As such, there may be a desire to keep the mountable curb as is, or possibly a less expansive section. In this circumstance, BCI recommends additional signage and/or sidewalk markings, additional sidewalk width to provide a safe and unencumbered path for pedestrians, and/or a designated paved pull-off area for vehicular traffic. Additional cost estimating should be evaluated depending upon the desired additional design elements discussed above. VI. Long-Term Improvement Recommendations Two conceptual long-term improvements plans are proposed and provided within Attachment G. The basic goal of the Long Term Improvements Plan is to straighten out the corridor, thus greatly improving visibility (and safety) of both the vehicle driver and the pedestrian. This plan also eliminates tight pedestrian spaces along the east side of the corridor. An additional benefit of this plan that was explored is to align the Shands loading dock entry with the Mowry Road intersection. The proposed concept greatly improves functionality and visibility by creating a 4-way stop and eliminating an awkward series of conflict points to the south of Mowry Road. Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 9 of 10

10 The Alternate Long Term Improvements Plan adds northbound and southbound left turn lanes at the Mowry road intersection. The addition of these turn lanes will greatly enhance vehicle traffic flow by moving traffic appropriately, and providing more efficient access to the loading dock area for service vehicles Financial implications of this work are difficult to pinpoint, as a variety of unknowns associated with the Shands property, utilities, and other impacted facilities are significant and require major assessment beyond the scope of this study. VI. Cost Estimates for Improvements Construction cost estimate figures are based on the best available current, local construction costs for site construction. These costs are not representative of the sum total of all project costs associated with the improvements work. Typical additional costs not accounted for within the provided cost estimate would include (but not be limited to) General Conditions, Mobilization, Surveying, Staking, Layout, Testing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control, Geotechnical Testing, Tree Protection, additional demolition, additional earthwork, Landscaping, additional engineering/permitting, and more. General construction costs associated with the recommended improvements proposed within this study are provided in the Cost Estimating Spreadsheets, included as Attachment H. Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study 10 of 10

11 Attachment A Existing Conditions Plan Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

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13 Attachment B Collected Raw Data Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

14 Data Collection Spreadsheet Date: 04/20/10 Project: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Name of Data Collector: Mary T. Green Crosswalk Location: (1) E/W Archer Road Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :31 7: :46 8: :01 8: :16 8: :31 8: :46 9: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :30 11: :45 12: :00 12: :15 12: :30 12: :45 1: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :00 4: :15 4: :30 4: :45 5: :00 5: :15 5:

15 Data Collection Spreadsheet Date: 04/21/10 Project: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Name of Data Collector: Mary T. Green Crosswalk Location: (1) E/W Archer Road Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :31 7: :46 8: :01 8: :16 8: :31 8: :46 9: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :30 11: :45 12: :00 12: :15 12: :30 12: :45 1: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :00 4: :15 4: :30 4: :45 5: :00 5: :15 5:

16 Data Collection Spreadsheet Name of Data Collector: Bennett Lloyd Project Name: Date: 4/20/2010 Time of Arrival: 6:40am Project Engineer: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Brown & Cullen Inc. (Dan Sostrom, P.E.) Crosswalk Location: (2) Across HSC Parking Lot (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (3) North Parking Garage (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5: Crosswalk Location: (4) Across Parking Garage Driveway (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (5) South Parking Garage (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5:

17 Data Collection Spreadsheet Name of Data Collector: Bennett Lloyd Project Name: Date: 4/21/2010 Time of Arrival: Project Engineer: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Brown & Cullen Inc. (Dan Sostrom, P.E.) Crosswalk Location: (2) Across HSC Parking Lot (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (3) North Parking Garage (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5: Crosswalk Location: (4) Across Parking Garage Driveway (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (5) South Parking Garage (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5:

18 Data Collection Spreadsheet Name of Data Collector: Susan Brown Project Name: Date: 4/20/2010 Time of Arrival: 6:40am Project Engineer: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Brown & Cullen Inc. (Dan Sostrom, P.E.) Crosswalk Location: (6) Crossing HSC Service Drive (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (7) North of Mowry (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5: Crosswalk Location: (8) Crossing Mowry (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (9) South of Mowry (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5:

19 Data Collection Spreadsheet Name of Data Collector: Susan Brown Project Name: Date: 4/21/2010 Time of Arrival: 6:30am Project Engineer: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Brown & Cullen Inc. (Dan Sostrom, P.E.) Crosswalk Location: (6) Crossing HSC Service Drive (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (7) North of Mowry (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5: Crosswalk Location: (8) Crossing Mowry (N/S) Crosswalk Location: (9) South of Mowry (E/W) 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: :00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: :30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5:

20 Data Collection Spreadsheet Name of Data Collector: Mary Susan J. Weinstein Project Name: Date: 4/20/2010 Time of Arrival: 6:30am Project Engineer: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Brown & Cullen Inc. (Dan Sostrom, P.E.) Crosswalk Location: (10) Crossing to Biomed Engineering (E/W) Crosswalk Location: (11) Crossing HPNP Turnaround (N/S) Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Northbound Violation Southbound Violation N S Total Hourly 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Northbound Violation Southbound Violation N S Total Hourly 11:00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Northbound Violation Southbound Violation N S Total Hourly 3:30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5: Crosswalk Location: (12) Creek (E/W) Crosswalk Location: (13) Non-Crosswalk Crossings (Violations) Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 11:00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 3:30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5:

21 Data Collection Spreadsheet Name of Data Collector: Mary Susan J. Weinstein Project Name: Date: 4/21/2010 Time of Arrival: 6:45am Project Engineer: UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Brown & Cullen Inc. (Dan Sostrom, P.E.) Crosswalk Location: (10) Crossing to Biomed Engineering (E/W) Crosswalk Location: (11) Crossing HPNP Turnaround (N/S) Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Northbound Violation Southbound Violation N S Total Hourly 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Northbound Violation Southbound Violation N S Total Hourly 11:00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Northbound Violation Southbound Violation N S Total Hourly 3:30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5: Crosswalk Location: (12) Creek (E/W) Crosswalk Location: (13) Non-Crosswalk Crossings (Violations) Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 7:00 7: Totals 7:00 7: Totals 7:16 7: :16 7: :31 7: :31 7: :46 8: :46 8: :01 8: :01 8: :16 8: :16 8: :31 8: :31 8: :46 9: :46 9: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 11:00 11: Totals 11:00 11: Totals 11:15 11: :15 11: :30 11: :30 11: :45 12: :45 12: :00 12: :00 12: :15 12: :15 12: :30 12: :30 12: :45 1: :45 1: Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly Begin End Eastbound Violation Westbound Violation E W Total Hourly 3:30 3: Totals 3:30 3: Totals 3:45 4: :45 4: :00 4: :00 4: :15 4: :15 4: :30 4: :30 4: :45 5: :45 5: :00 5: :00 5: :15 5: :15 5:

22 Attachment C Traffic Study Data Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

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24 Attachment D Sign-In Sheets Stakeholder Meeting (June 18, 2010) and Parking & Transportation Committee Meeting (July 13, 2010) Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

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27 Attachment E Short-Term Improvements Plan Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

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29 Attachment F Intermediate Improvements Plan Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

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31 Attachment G Long Term Improvements Plan & Long Term Improvements Plan Alternate Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

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34 Attachment H Cost Estimates Brown & Cullen Inc. UF Center Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk Study

35 UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Estimated Construction Quantities Short Term Improvements Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Item Cost Crosswalks No Remove Existing Sidewalk SF 960 $1.00 $ Construct New Sidewalk SF 1,800 $3.00 $5, Revised Curb Cut Ramp EA 1 $1, $1, Construct 12' x 32' Speed Hump EA 1 $ $ Eradicate Existing Crosswalk Striping & Stripe New Crosswalk EA 1 $1, $1, Install Pedestrian Crossing Sign EA 2 $ $ Install In-Street Ped Xing Sign EA 1 $ $ Ped Sign Warning Beacon EA 1 $ $ Install Speed Hump Sign EA 2 $ $ Dense Shrubbery LS 1 $2, $2, Remove Existing Sign EA 1 $ $ Relocate Existing Sign EA 1 $ $ New Bus Stop Concrete Pad SF 60 $3.00 $ Demolish Existing Bus Stop Concrete LS 1 $ $ Relocate Bus Stop Bench and Signage LS 1 $ $ Subtotal $14, Crosswalk No. 5 1 Install Street Light Pole and Fixture EA 1 $3, $3, Subtotal $3, Crosswalk No Install Speed Hump Sign EA 2 $ $ Construct 12' x 32' Speed Hump EA 1 $ $ Install In-Street Ped Xing Sign EA 1 $ $ Relocate Existing Sign EA 1 $ $ Ped Sign Warning Beacon EA 1 $ $ Eradicate Existing Crosswalk Striping & Stripe New Crosswalk EA 1 $1, $1, Revised Curb Cut Ramp EA 1 $1, $1, Remove Curb Cut Ramp, Replace with new Sidewalk and C&G EA 1 $1, $1, Install New Curb Cut Ramp EA 1 $1, $1, Construct New Sidewalk / Concrete SF 200 $3.00 $ Revised Brick Curb Wall LS 1 $1, $1, Subtotal $8, Additional services 1 Engineering Design Services LS 1 $5, $5, Construction Contingency (10%) LS 1 $2, $2, Total: $33, * Note: The quantities shown hereon are engineering estimates only. Unit prices are based on best available historical data. Actual construction costs may vary. Additional costs not accounted for here may include (but not be limited to) General Conditions, Mobilization, Surveying, Staking, Layout, Testing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control, Geotechnical Testing, Tree Protection, additional demolition, additional earthwork, Landscaping, additional engineering/permitting, and more.

36 UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Estimated Construction Quantities Intermediate Improvements (Including Short Term Improvements) Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Item Cost Crosswalks No (See Short Term Improvements Estimate for detail) LS 1 $14, $14, Crosswalk No. 4 1 Install Stop Sign EA 1 $ $ Install Stop Bar EA 1 $ $ Subtotal $ Crosswalk No. 5 1 Eradicate Existing Crosswalk Striping & Stripe New Crosswalk EA 1 $1, $1, Remove existing sidewalk SF 140 $1.00 $ Remove Curb Cut Ramp, Replace with new Sidewalk and C&G EA 1 $1, $1, Construct New Sidewalk / Concrete EA 270 $3.00 $ Construct New Curb Cut Ramp EA 1 $1, $1, (Short Term Improvements) LS 1 $3, $3, Subtotal $7, Crosswalk No Reconstruct Curb Cut Ramp EA 2 $1, $2, Additional Concrete Sidewalk SF 635 $3.00 $1, Replace existing signage with Fluorescent Signage EA 2 $ $ Relocate Existing Sign EA 1 $ $ Eradicate Existing Crosswalk Striping & Stripe New Crosswalk EA 1 $1, $1, Remove existing sidewalk SF 125 $1.00 $ Subtotal $5, Crosswalk No. 8 1 Additional Concrete Sidewalk SF 160 $3.00 $ Install Pedestrian Crossing Sign EA 1 $ $ Subtotal $ Crosswalk No Remove Mountable Curb LF 215 $6.00 $1, Install Type 'F' C&G LF 215 $15.00 $3, Reconstruct Concrete Sidewalk SF 2,200 $3.00 $6, Install Pedestrian Crossing Sign EA 1 $ $ Subtotal $11, Crosswalk No Eradicate Existing Crosswalk Striping & Stripe New Crosswalk EA 1 $1, $1, Remove Curb Cut Ramp, Replace with new Sidewalk and C&G EA 3 $1, $3, Revise Existing Driveway EA 1 $2, $2, Install Pedestrian Crossing Sign EA 1 $ $ Construct New Curb Cut Ramp EA 1 $1, $1, Revised Bus Stop LS 1 $10, $10, Additional Concrete Sidewalk SF 50 $3.00 $ Subtotal $17, Crosswalk No (See Short Term Improvements Estimate for detail) LS 1 $8, $8, Additional services 1 Engineering Design Services LS 1 $10, $10, Construction Contingency (10%) LS 1 $6, $6, Total: $82, * Note: The quantities shown hereon are engineering estimates only. Unit prices are based on best available historical data. Actual construction costs may vary. Additional costs not accounted for here may include (but not be limited to) General Conditions, Mobilization, Surveying, Staking, Layout, Testing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control, Geotechnical Testing, Tree Protection, additional demolition, additional earthwork, Landscaping, additional engineering/permitting, and more.

37 UF Center Drive Pedestrian Study Estimated Construction Quantities Long Term Improvements (Including Short Term and Intermediate Improvements) Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Item Cost General Conditions 1 Mobilization & General Conditions LS 1 $50, $50, Construction Signage & Traffic Control LS 1 $35, $35, Construction Surveying & Testing LS 1 $30, $30, Tree Protection LS 1 $3, $3, Erosion control LS 1 $10, $10, Projected Long-Term Improvements - Corridor Straightening 1 Demolish Existing Pavement SY 3,100 $2.00 $6, Demolish Existing Curb LF 1,500 $3.00 $4, Remove existing sidewalk SF 10,000 $1.00 $10, Revised Road Alignment - Paving SY 3,680 $30.00 $110, Additional Pavement Markings & Signage LS 1 $5, $5, Earthwork LS 1 $60, $60, Stormwater Revisions LS 1 $100, $100, Other Utility Revisions / Adjustments LS 1 $300, $300, Landscaping LS 1 $30, $30, Concurrent Intermediate Improvements 1 (See Intermediate Improvements Estimate for detail) LS 1 $82, $82, Additional services 1 Engineering Design Services LS 1 $85, $85, Construction Contingency (10%) LS 1 $81, $81, Total: $875, * Note: The quantities shown hereon are engineering estimates only. Unit prices are based on best available historical data. Actual construction costs may vary. Additional costs not accounted for here may include (but not be limited to) General Conditions, Mobilization, Surveying, Staking, Layout, Testing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control, Geotechnical Testing, Tree Protection, additional demolition, additional earthwork, Landscaping, additional engineering/permitting, and more.