Public Involvement Kickoff Meeting. April 29, 2015

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1 Public Involvement Kickoff Meeting April 29, 2015

2 Title VI Compliance The Florida Department of Transportation complies with various non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability of family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting either: District 5 Office Florida Department of Transportation Central Office Florida Department of Transportation Jennifer Smith District 5 Title VI Coordinator 719 South Woodland Boulevard DeLand, FL (386) Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us Jacqueline Paramore State Title VI Coordinator 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65 Tallahassee, FL (850) Jacqueline.Paramore@dot.state.fl.us

3 Eau Gallie Beachside Corridor Study Eau Gallie Boulevard (State Road (SR) 518) from the Causeway Relief Bridge to SR A1A

4 Study Location Map

5 Presentation Summary Study Process Data Collection: Desktop Field Stakeholder Interviews Existing Conditions Future Conditions Discussion and Comments

6 Study Process Planning Phase Corridor Planning Study Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study Design Right of Way Construction

7 Study Process Planning Phase Define the Purpose and Need Define the Problem Define and Select Alternatives Next Steps Data Collection Existing Conditions Observations of Conditions Future Conditions Stakeholder Interviews Public Involvement Kick-off Identify Measures of Success Identify Alternatives Assess Alternatives Public Involvement Alternatives Select Alternative(s) Project Development or PD&E Identify Additional Analysis Needs

8 Data Collection Crashes Most Collisions are Rear End Many Angle, Left Turn, and Sideswipe Crashes occur throughout the corridor

9 Data Collection Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes

10 Data Collection Community Aspects

11 Data Collection Truck Percentages AM: Eau Gallie at S. Patrick Heavy Vehicles (Trucks) Higher Amount of Trucks in AM Most truck traffic is local short trips Low percentages to/from bridge (S. Patrick - EB right to Riverside has 2 total trucks) Higher truck percentages at local intersections Higher amount of trucks travel along SR A1A Southbound left turn is one of two vehicles accessing beach AM: Eau Gallie at SR A1A

12 Data Collection Speeds and Bus Routes Bus Stop Location

13 Data Collection Transit Route 33 Average Daily Ridership 1 passenger Route 26 Average Daily Ridership 150 passengers

14 Data Collection Sidewalk Gaps Bus Stop Location

15 Issues and Opportunities Bicycle Facilities Transit Connectivity

16 Issues and Opportunities Intersection Flow and Safety Pedestrian Connectivity and Safety Driveway Conflicts

17 Existing Roadway Traffic Volumes and Level of Service (LOS) Introduction: Traffic is Measured using Level Of Service (LOS) From a traveler s perspective Like school, there are six letter grades, A through F Unlike school, the goal is LOS D

18 Existing Roadway Traffic Volumes and Level of Service (LOS) Traffic Conditions: Eau Gallie Boulevard operating at LOS C 23,300 Higher AADT, west of S. Patrick Drive Traffic volumes decrease as you travel east 27,200 22,100

19 Existing Intersection Analysis Most Congested during Evening Rush Hour Congested locations: Eau Gallie at South Patrick Eau Gallie at SR A1A LOS E LOS A LOS A LOS B LOS D

20 Future Conditions Roadway Traffic Volumes an Level of Service (LOS) Traffic Conditions: Eau Gallie Boulevard operating at LOS C Traffic volumes decrease as you travel east SR 513 (Riverside Drive and S. Patrick Drive) 26,100 Available capacity 30,500 24,800

21 Future Intersection Analysis Similar to existing Congested locations: Eau Gallie at South Patrick Eau Gallie at SR A1A LOS E/F LOS A LOS A LOS A/B LOS C/E

22 Study Schedule

23 We d Like Your Ideas We are very interested in your opinions and suggestions regarding this study

24 Ways to Comment Ask a question or provide comment here today Provide written comments tonight Take a comment form and mail back to us by May 13, 2015 Contact us by Website at under Future Projects Planning

25 Contact Information and Project Website Heather Garcia FDOT Planning Manager Todd Davis, P.E. FDOT Project Manager Planning & Corridor Development 719 S. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL Planning & Corridor Development 719 S. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL Project Website

26 Contact Information and Project Website Mike Woodward, P.E. Consultant Project Manager Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc Maguire Blvd., Suite 200 Orlando, FL Project Website

27 Questions & Comments