SR/CR A1A PEDESTRIAN SAFETY & MOBILITY STUDY RIVER TO SEA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

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1 SR/CR A1A PEDESTRIAN SAFETY & MOBILITY STUDY RIVER TO SEA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2016 Florida Section ITE Annual Summer Meeting June 24, 2016

2 Today s Presenters Lois Bollenback Executive Director River to Sea TPO Adam Burghdoff, P.E. Consultant Project Manager Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Frank O Dea, P.E. Director of Transportation Development FDOT District Five 2

3 Presentation Overview Background/Purpose Study approach Focus Area Identification Focus Area Safety Reviews Identify Systemic Countermeasures Implementation Strategies 3

4 BACKGROUND / PURPOSE

5 Volusia County s Dreaded Top 15 Status 5

6 Key Economic Catalyst in Volusia and Flagler 6

7 Robust Bike/Ped/Transit Activity 7

8 PROJECT APPROACH

9 Project Approach Study Limits From Bethune Beach to just south of Marineland >55 miles Spans 9 different jurisdictions Maintained by County and State 9

10 Project Approach Primary Goal Recommend implementable pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements/countermeasures at strategic locations along SR/CR A1A Secondary Goal Expand countermeasures to be applicable along other sections of SR/CR A1A in a systemic manner Project Approach Limited Budget Identify Focus Areas Review Focus Areas for Specific Countermeasures Extrapolate Systemic Countermeasures for Entire A1A Corridor from Focus Area Reviews 10

11 FOCUS AREA IDENTIFICATION

12 Focus Area Identification Historical Crash Review Pedestrian/Bicycle Crashes FDOT CARS Database and Signal 4 Analytics Risk-Based Safety Assessment Promoted by FHWA in Systemic Safety Project Selection Tool Identify Safety Issues Proactively Plan and Design for Better Outcomes 12

13 Historical Crash Review Summary 13

14 Risk-Based Safety Elements 14

15 Risk-Based Safety Elements 15

16 Risk-Based Safety Elements 16

17 Risk-Based Safety Elements 17

18 Risk-Based Safety Elements 18

19 Risk-Based Safety Elements 19

20 Risk-Based Safety Elements 20

21 Risk-Based Safety Elements Police Citation Information Uniform Traffic Citation Data was obtained from Florida s Association of Clerks of Courts Data does not contain precise location information, but general location attributes indicate active enforcement within each agency along A1A Local Law Enforcement Outreach Non-crash citations considered hazardous to Pedestrians/Bicyclists Project team personally met with law enforcement supervisors to discuss pedestrian/bike safety and perceived problem behaviors and locations 21

22 Focus Area Identification 22

23 Focus Area Crash Summary 23

24 FOCUS AREA SAFETY REVIEWS

25 What is a Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Field Review? Formal safety review based on FHWA Road Safety Audit procedures and documentation Focuses on the safety of pedestrians/bicyclists but considers interactions of all road users Performed by a review team consisting of state/county/local agency staff, transit staff, and law enforcement Considers interactions at the borders or limits of the project Proactively considers mitigation measures 25

26 Focus Area Review Outcomes Corridor-Specific Countermeasures Short-Term Maintenance low cost, potentially implemented by local maintenance staff Near-Term Improvement medium cost, potentially included in 3R or other upcoming project Long-Term Improvement higher cost, potentially requiring additional study or separate programming Six Standalone Focus Area Reports Provided to local agencies, TPO, and FDOT 26

27 IDENTIFY SYSTEMIC COUNTERMEASURES

28 Systemic Countermeasure Matrix Matrix Development Identified 160 issues/suggestions from the 6 focus areas studied 53 pedestrian and 20 bicycle issues were common across multiple areas Developed systemic countermeasures to address common issues Three E Countermeasure Categories Engineering Education Enforcement 28

29 Systemic Countermeasure Countermeasure Matrix Implementation Engineering Citizen complaint/ctst identified issue can utilize matrix to identify potential countermeasures Use the matrix as a checklist to incorporate countermeasures for design/3r projects currently underway or upcoming o $$ already coming to a roadway, great time to incorporate ped/bike safety enhancements o Review pedestrian/bicycle improvements within the design at the 30% to 60% level changes can still be made! 29

30 Systemic Countermeasure Matrix Matrix Content Location General Issue Specific Issue Countermeasure Beach Access Point A. Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossings/Crashes B. Beach Access Signage C. Connectivity from Roadway to Beach D. Lack of Beach Parking 1. Beach access points where there is a concentration of pedestrian activity or crash history/frequency 1. Current beach access signs are worn/faded; No SR A1A corridor consistency for beach access signage in Volusia/Flagler Counties 1. No sidewalk access from the roadway or the sidewalk is in disrepair 1. Little to no beach parking areas near beach access points; Vacant parcels located near beach access points Pedestrian Issues and Countermeasures Install pedestrian warning signage (sign W11-2 in the MUTCD) at these locations to inform drivers of pedestrian activity. To reduce potential for sign pollution, approved colored pavement or transverse rumble strips could be utilized leading up to the intersection to warn drivers they are approaching an intersection with a concentration of pedestrian activity. Conduct a mid-block crossing study per Section 3.8 of the FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM). Provide an active warning device, such as Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB), at the crosswalk where speed limit exceeds 40 MPH (MUTCD Section 3B.18). Provide a median refuge island for pedestrians in the TWLTL. Install lighting on either side of the crosswalk; if in turtle nesting area, LED street lighting could be installed that is only activated when a pedestrian pushes the button to cross the roadway. Stripe the crosswalk with special emphasis crosswalk markings consistent with sheet 10 of FDOT Design Standard Index Create corridor consistency by performing beach access signage project for entire length of SR A1A. This could include signing the vehicular and pedestrian beach access points numerically from south to north so they are easily identifiable. Install/repair sidewalk to create accessible pedestrian route leading to the beach by local jurisdiction if not within State Road right-ofway. Convert the vacant parcels to formal beach parking areas and couple with a mid-block crossing improvement to concentrate pedestrian crossings at a single location. Potential Implementation Timeframe Relative Cost Maintenance $ Near/Long Term $$-$$$ Near Term $-$$ Near Term $$-$$$ Near/Long Term $$-$$$ 30

31 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

32 Opportunities to Implement FHWA Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Limited funding available Benefit/Cost and/or Net Present Value (NPV) driven program FDOT Resurfacing (3R) Program Currently working DESIGN FY18 / CONSTRUCTION FY20 Mix funds as needed Flexibility with FDOT targets Standalone Projects Develop traditionally and prioritize through MPO Partner with the MPO in Planning QUICK IMPLEMENTATION NEW Design-Build Pushbutton 32

33 FDOT Complete Streets Policy in place Implementation plan developed Documents and guidance to staff Training Practical implementation in the works Develop and institutionalize practices Adapt the production machine to make it happen 33

34 Opportunities to Implement Developing the plan/vision library TPOs/MPOs prioritize Multi-Modal Corridors Multi-Modal review with recommendations GIS Based Storage in development NOW Studies are housed and tracked Referenced whenever projects are planned nearby 34

35 Show a commitment options to HSIP Resurfacing in Urban Areas Including a planning element Design and Construction Budgeting Establish boxes to draw from Lighting to improve safety Statewide interchanges Statewide lighting projects ($100 million over next 5 years) District 5 - $1.5 million annually for corridors Design Build Safety Pushbutton New contract starting next fiscal year to $3.5 million annually 35

36 PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION R2C TPO PROJECT MANAGER: Stephan C. Harris Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator 2570 W. International Speedway Blvd. Suite 100 Daytona Beach, FL Phone: ; Ext CONSULTANT PROJECT MANAGER: Adam M. Burghdoff, P.E. 225 E. Robinson St. Suite 450 Orlando, FL Phone: