TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT

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1 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT GOAL I: To create and maintain a safe, efficient and aesthetic transportation system that encourages multi-modal transportation and promotes the mobility strategies of the Ocala 2035 Vision. OBJECTIVE 1: By 2010, rreduce the number of accidents per million vehicles traveled at representative locations on the roadway system within the City of Ocala by at least 5%. Policy 1.1: Continue to identify specific high accident intersections on both the collector and arterial system. The accident summaries will be submitted to the City Traffic Engineer, the Marion County Traffic Engineer, the Ocala/Marion County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and FDOT for programming safety and intersection improvements. Policy 1.2: The City Traffic Engineer will annually conduct traffic counts and accident summaries on all arterials, collectors, and selected local streets. Policy 1.3: To implement and maintain a computerized accident analysis program that will generate reports of various types of accidents, conditions and locations. OBJECTIVE 2: Provide a transportation system that is consistent with the Ocala 2035 Vision, Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and the Ocala/Marion County MPO Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Year 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan 2020 Plan and ensure that the existing and future population densities, housing, employment patterns, and land uses are consistent with the proposed transportation modes and services. Policy 2.1: The following maps are adopted as the Future Transportation Map Series: 1. Functional Classification of Proposed 2. Proposed Lane Improvements 3. Future Bike/Pedestrian Facilities 4. Airport Plan 5. Transportation Concurrency Exception Area 6. Sidewalks & Bike Lanes TCEA 7. Improvement Plan TCEA 8. Proposed Landscaping Projects TCEA Policy 2.2: Establish strategies, to protect the interregional and intrastate functions, for example developing new roadways to facilitate local traffic to use alternatives to the Florida Intrastate Highway System. OBJECTIVE 3: Maintain a transportation system based on a defined minimum level of service. Policy 3.1: Adopt the following Peak Hour Level of Service standards for all City and County facilities within the City limits: City/County Facilities LOS E City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 27 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

2 Policy 3.2: Adopt the following Peak Hour Level of Service standards for all State facilities within the City limits of Ocala: Freeways Other state facilities Urbanized Area Transitioning Urbanized Area LOS C LOS D LOS C Policy 3.3: The City of Ocala shall adopt a peak LOS of maintain on the following constrained road segments. The traffic volumes on these segments will not be allowed to increase more than 10% of the adopted LOS maximum daily volumes. Alternative LOS standards may be adopted for other road segments when evaluating Complete Streets as described in Objective 9; Road Diets as described in Objective 10; and other projects intended to implement the Ocala 2035 Vision. The City shall coordinate with the Ocala/Marion County TPO, Florida Department of Transportation, and the business and residential communities during the evaluation process to reach consensus on function, appearance, and operation prior to adopting alternative LOS standards. Road From To LOS Ft. King Street E. 1 st Avenue E. 16 th Avenue E + 10% SR 200 I-75 US 441 D + 10% SR 40 US 441 NE 25 th Avenue D + 10% US 441 US 27 SR 200 D + 10% SR 464 SW 7 th Avenue SE 11 th Avenue D + 10% 1 st Ave SW 10 th Street NE 5 th Street D + 10% Magnolia Ave SW 10 th Street SW 20 th Street D + 10% Policy 3.4: The City shall adopt a LOS of maintain and improve on the following backlogged facility. The traffic volumes on these segments will not be allowed to increase more than 10% of the adopted LOS maximum daily volumes. Road From To LOS US 441 NE 28 th St US 27 D + 10% Policy 3.5: Institute the following guidelines for road development: Road Type Spacing (miles) Direct Land Intersection Parking Access Spacing Arterial 1-2 Limited major generators.25 miles Prohibit Collector.5-1 Restricted.25 miles Limited Control Driveways Local.25 or less Safety controls 660 feet Permitted City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 28 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

3 limited regulation Policy 3.6: Work to amend the interlocal agreement with Marion County to ensure that a portion of the transportation impact fees attributed to City projects are used to upgrade needed segments and intersections in the City and Urban Service Area. OBJECTIVE 4: capacity. Provide appropriate access management techniques in order to regulate traffic Policy 4.1: All new development and redevelopment projects located on a functionally classified roadway shall be required to undergo an access management review that includes but is not limited to median openings, frontage, reverse frontage and cross access easements. Policy 4.2: All new nonresidential development, including redevelopment of existing sites and sites that are vacant for more than one year shall be subject to the driveway access requirements as defined in Goal 1, Policy 4.3, unless otherwise determined by the City. Policy 4.3: The City shall adopt the following access management requirements: Road Type Direct Land Access Joint Use Driveway Median Driveways Spacing (ft) Spacing Principal Limited major Required Arterial generators Minor Restricted control Required Arterial Driveways Collector Safety controls - Required limited regulation Local Street Safety controls limited regulation Required Policy 4.4: Parcels not having sufficient driveway spacing as defined in Goal 1, Policy 4.3 above shall be required to develop joint use driveways, unless otherwise determined by the City Traffic Engineer. Policy 4.5: All single-family residential units on corner lots shall access the roadway with the lower functional classification. OBJECTIVE 5: encroachment. Protect existing and future arterial and collector rights-of-way from building Policy 5.1: Maintain base building lines and minimum setback requirements in the Land Development Regulations. OBJECTIVE 6: Coordinate the Transportation Element that is consistent with the transportation plans of the state, region, Marion County, and the Ocala/Marion County MPOTPO. Policy 6.1: Continue to Pparticipate in the transportation planning activities of the Ocala/Marion County MPOTPO. Policy 6.2: Coordinate the review of proposed traffic study methodologies and subsequent studies with the Ocala/Marion County MPO TPO and Marion County. Florida Department of Transportation will be consulted as needed. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 29 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

4 Policy 6.3: Continue to coordinate with Marion County on the adoption of new interlocal agreements for joint City and County roadway projects in the City and Urban Service Area. Policy 6.4: During the planning, design and implementation process for roadway projects, continue to promote internal coordination of City Departments (including but not limited to the Growth Management, Engineering, Revitalization Strategies, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks) to promote consistency with the Ocala 2035 Vision. OBJECTIVE 7: Develop and implement a concurrency management system, which ensures that transportation facilities and services needed to support development are available per the requirements of Chapter 9J (3)(c) of the Florida Administrative Codes, and other requirements of state law or appropriate planning goals. Policy 7.1: The City will work with the Ocala/Marion County MPO TPO to maintain a statistical profile of the City transportation system. Policy 7.2: All development and redevelopment will be reviewed for transportation concurrency to ensure there is an adequate LOS on the roadway network. Policy 7.3: Adopt the Ocala Transportation Concurrency Management System in the Capital Improvement Element. Policy 7.4: Coordinate with the Ocala/Marion County MPO TPO to establish numeric indicators by which the efficiency of the transportation system can be measured. Policy 7.5: A multiuse development of regional impact which meets the requirements of Section (12), F.S., may, if permitted by its development order or an amendment thereto, satisfy its transportation concurrency requirements, the City s concurrency management system, and its development of regional impact transportation obligations by paying a proportionate share contribution not less than the amount calculated in accordance with Section (12), F.S. The contribution shall be paid to the governmental entity, as defined by Section (12), F.S., having maintenance authority over the transportation facility for which the proportionate share contribution is assessed. OBJECTIVE 8: Incorporate Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies into the land use and transportation planning process to reduce travel demand. Policy 8.1: Develop a Commuter Assistance Program through coordination with FDOT, MPO TPO and the TDM clearinghouse at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR). Policy 8.2: Encourage new development and existing businesses to participate in TDM strategies such as carpooling, vanpooling, parking management, telecommuting, flexible work hours, bicycle and mass transit provisions. Policy 8.3: Maintain minimum residential density and commercial intensity requirements as provided for in the Future Land Use Element and Map to support the use of public transportation. OBJECTIVE 9: Design roads Complete Streets to that integrate bicycling, walking, and public transit facilities in order to accommodate alternative transportation modes, aesthetics and safety for people of all ages and abilities. Policy 9.1: The design of new facilities and major reconstruction of existing facilities, both public and private, shall include street tree and shade landscaping locations, sidewalks on both sides of the facility, safe and visible pedestrian crossings, on-street bike lanes where design speeds are appropriate, and street lighting. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 30 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

5 Policy 9.2: Road designs shall also include landscaped medians to discourage construction of continuous center turn lanes and promote access management in order to maintain the adopted LOS on roadways. Where appropriate, medians should include refuge areas to provide a safe place for pedestrians to stop while crossing a street. Policy 9.3: The City shall Maintain the following designatedcreate Streetscape Master Plan Design Guidelines to improve visual aesthetics and create scenic gatewaysgateways and corridors that invite visitors into the City. The following locations are prioritized: in Ocala: S.R. 40 at I-75 S.R. 200 at I-75 U.S. 27 at I-75 S.R. 441 at the northern and southern City limits Policy 9.4: The City will pave all of the unpaved roads inside the City limits within 10 yearsby Policy 9.5: Implement and sustain traffic calming in residential areas that will reduce speeding and/ or discourage non-local motorist travel to improve pedestrian safety. Policy 9.6: Complete Streets shall accommodate adequate facilities for existing and planned public transit service. Covered transit shelters shall be safely connected to sidewalks. Policy 9.7: Complete Streets shall employ design speeds for vehicles that are consistent with a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. Policy 9.87: The City shall engage the public in a planning and design process to evaluate the appropriateness of including Complete Street components on new and proposed roadways. Policy 9.98: Complete Street evaluations shall be performed when new capital improvements are proposed on the following roadways, as identified in the Ocala 2035 Vision Plan: SR-40 / W Silver Springs Blvd / E Silver Springs Blvd US-27 / NW 10th St / SR 492 / NE 14th St SR-200 SW 60th Ave / NW 60th Ave SW 38th St SW 20th St SW 27th Ave / NW 27th Ave NW 35th St / NE 35th St Martin Luther King Jr Ave / SW 16th Ave / NW 16th Ave / NW 16th Rd US 441 / Pine Ave SW 17th St / SE 17th St / SE Maricamp Rd / SR 464 NE 8th Ave / NE 8th Rd NE 25th Ave / SE 25th Ave NE 36th Ave / SE 36th Ave County Road 464 County Highway 475C / SW 42nd St / SW 32nd ST / SE 31st St OBJECTIVE 10: In order to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety and support reinvestment in adjoining land uses, the City of Ocala shall initiate a Road Diet program to remove vehicular travel lanes from existing facilities and reallocate this space to other transportation users. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 31 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

6 Policy 10.1: The City shall identify roadways with projected volumes under the capacity of the City s adopted Level of Service (LOS) standard, in coordination with the Long Range Transportation Plan of the Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization. Policy 10.2: The following roadways segments have been identified and prioritized as potential candidates for road diets: SR -40/Silver Springs Boulevard from Martin Luther King Boulevard to 8 th Avenue US 441/Pine Avenue from base of railroad bridge to SW 17 th Street Martin Luther King Jr Avenue from SR-40 to NW 10 th Street Policy 10.3: Road Diet techniques may include: Reduction of total travel lanes Reduction of travel lane widths Replacement of travel and/or turning lanes with medians Addition of on-street parking spaces Addition of designated on-street bicycle lanes Addition of dedicated transit lanes Addition of pedestrian bump-out curbing at intersections and mid-block crossings Use of landscaping or building frontages to create a tight corridor and reduce speeding. Use of alternative paving materials to create a visual or physical cue to reduce speeding. Policy 10.4: To the extent feasible, Road Diet projects shall maintain the adopted Level of Service standard assigned to that segment of roadway. Policy 10.5: Prior to beginning Road Diet physical improvements, the City of Ocala shall engage the public, including business owners, residents, and other stakeholders, in a planning and design process to evaluate alternatives that will meet the needs of all users. OBJECTIVE 1011: Develop and maintain adequate access routes to the airport and rail service that is properly integrated with the transportation system shown on the transportation map series. Policy 10.1: elements. Coordinate the expansion of the airport with the Future Land Use and Conservation Policy 10.2: Mitigation of adverse structural and nonstructural impacts on adjacent natural resources and land uses. Policy 10.3: Coordinate intermodal management of surface transportation within airports, rail service and related facilities. Policy 10.4: Protect airports, rail service and related facilities from the encroachment of incompatible land uses. Policy 10.5: Identify, reserve, and/or acquire rail corridor right-of-way to support future regional transit system connections to Belleview, Silver Springs Shores, Dunnellon, the Villages, Gainesville, Orlando, and Jacksonville, as depicted on the Ocala 2035 Vision. Policy 10.6: The City of Ocala shall monitor and pursue opportunities to reconnect the existing train depot with passenger rail service in order to enhance long range mobility options for residents. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 32 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

7 OBJECTIVE 11: Preserve the potential expansion of the airport to accommodate future growth in quantitative and qualitative terms. Policy 11.1: Prohibit residential development within the Day Night Average Sound Level area (65 LDN). Policy 11.2: Require noise disclosure information be distributed for all new land purchases within the Visual Flight Regulations (VFR) area in the City limits. Policy 11.3 Encourage Marion County to require the distribution of noise disclosure information for all new land purchases within the VFR area. Policy 11.4 Create an airport overlay district a. Require noise disclosure information be distributed for all new land purchases within the Visual Flight Regulations (VFR) area. b. Incorporate height policies from the Airport Master Plan. c. Establish construction material criteria for housing within the VFR area. Policy 11.5 district. Policy 11.6 available. Policy 11.7 Establish an interlocal agreement with Marion County to enforce an airport overlay Establish a transit stop at the airport at such time that commercial service becomes Identify and apply for various airport-related state and federal grant programs. Policy 11.8: The 2007 Airport Master Plan Update is hereby incorporated by reference and any future development or expansion of the Ocala International Airport shall be consistent with the 2007 Airport Master Plan Update and F.A.A. approved Airport Layout Plan or subsequent updates. Policy 11.9: As an integral component of the airport master planning process, the City shall make provisions for regional transportation facilities for the efficient use and operation of the Airport. Policy 11.10: The City shall coordinate the future expansion and/or development of the Ocala International Airport with Marion County to ensure that land use compatibility is consistent with Chapter 333 of the Florida Statutes. Policy 11.11: The City shall ensure that future airport development or expansion is consistent with the transportation element of this comprehensive plan and applicable transportation planning organization long-range transportation plans. Policy 11.12: The City shall ensure that future changes to the Land Development Regulations shall be consistent with Chapter 333 of the Florida Statutes. Policy 11.13: All development at the Ocala International Airport shall be consistent with the approved Airport Master Plan. Policy 11.14: Industrial, commercial and office development at the Ocala International Airport will be required to submit a traffic impact analysis that is consistent with the City s Traffic Study Guidelines and Concurrency Management System. The methodology and traffic impact analysis shall be coordinated with FDOT and approved by DCA. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 33 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

8 Policy The City shall limit industrial, commercial and office development at the Ocala International Airport to not exceed the following: Industrial 444 acres; Aviation-oriented industrial 113 acres; Office 381,150 square feet gross leasable area; and Commercial 707,850 square feet gross leaseable area. Vehicle trip generation of these land uses shall not exceed the trips shown in Table 3 OIA Trip Generation of the Traffic Study OIA Property, Ocala, Florida, prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., July Policy 11.16: All industrial, commercial and office development will be required to provide all necessary traffic improvements as determined by the traffic analysis, or provide (as to required improvements for which proportionate share payments may or must be made under the City s Code of Ordinances) required proportionate share contribution payments. Policy 11.17: The City shall update each year the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements to address needed traffic improvements in order to maintain the adopted level of service. The schedule shall be consistent with the most recent approved traffic impact analysis. OBJECTIVE 12: Provide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for the city service area that will increase mobility while increasing safety. Policy 12.1: signal system. Continue managing, updating and operating the existing city Closed Loop computer Policy 12.2: Minimize the adverse vehicular delay effects of work zones, road conditions, trains blocking roadways, and incident congestion by providing fixed and portable Message Board Signage to warn motorists. a. Pursue Emergency Management Grant. Policy 12.3: Provide a timely and accurate roadway traffic counts system to plan improvements, regulate developments, and monitor congestion by implementing Telecommunication Count Stations to be constructed on City, County and State arterial and collector roadways. Policy 12.4: Implement and sustain an effective Incident Management System by visually monitoring major intersections and corridors to provide reliable and quick response of emergency equipment, set up detours expeditiously, advise motorist to avoid incidents and adjust signal timing to relieve roadway congestion. Policy 12.5: Implement and sustain an effective Emergency Response System at all signalized intersection on arterial and collector roadways to give green lights to fire, police and rescue vehicles. GOAL II: Promote walking and biking as safe and viable modes of transportation by providing connections to residential, business and community areas. OBJECTIVE 1: Provide a safe walking and bicycling environment throughout the City of Ocala. Policy 1.1 Bicycle and pedestrian facilities improvements will receive priority status within a two-mile radius of public parks and public and private schools in Ocala where there is a documented need. Policy 1.2: Pursue improvements to the existing roadway which require minimal capital outlay (i.e. signage, re-striping, shared-use lanes and appropriate traffic control measures), and will greatly increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Policy 1.3: The City of Ocala shall complete and maintain an inventory of sidewalks throughout the City. This inventory shall be updated during the Community Area planning process. Areas without City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 34 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

9 sidewalks on at least one side of the road shall receive priority consideration for capital improvement programming. Policy 1.4: sidewalks: OBJECTIVE 2: The following general areas of the City shall be targeted for new or improved West Ocala Community Area Downtown (wider sidewalks that encourage pedestrian activity and allow for outdoor seating and shopping) Connections to public parks and public and private schools. Other neighborhoods as identified in future Community Areas plans Provide more facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists. Policy 2.1: Pedestrian and bike facilities will be constructed as part of all road expansion projects within the City. Policy 2.2: All plats and site plans in the City must include sidewalks, bicycle paths or lanes, or a combination thereof. Policy 2.3: The City of Ocala will dedicate 1% of its annual budget for roads (new construction and Operations & Maintenance) to design, construct, and maintain on and off-road bicycle facilities within the City. Policy 2.4 The City shall create a bicycle master plan that identifies a future on-street bicycle lane system and connections to existing off-street bicycle, multi-use, and pedestrian trails to create a complete and connected network. Policy 2.5: Conceptual recreational trails for dedicated bicycle and pedestrian use have been depicted on the Ocala 2035 Vision Plan and the 2010 Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The proposed trail systems connect large residential areas to downtown, community centers, and parks, while contributing to the City s minimum Level of Service requirements for recreation and park facilities. The City of Ocala shall identify, reserve, or acquire right-of-way necessary to accommodate a minimum 12-foot wide multi-use paved path in the identified corridors. The City of Ocala shall develop a Trails Master Plan to guide final alignment, trailhead design, amenities (including but not limited to benches, landscaping, and trash receptacles), wayfinding and signage, and other components supportive of the dedicated bicycle and pedestrian trails. OBJECTIVE 3: function. Design pedestrian and bike facilities that emphasize convenience, connectivity and Policy 3.1: The City shall use the Florida Pedestrian Safety Plan and Bicycle Planning and Design Manual as guides in planning, designing, and retrofitting roadways and intersections, giving equal design consideration to the needs of the pedestrian and bicyclist as compared to the motor vehicle. Policy 3.2: Encourage the planning and development of interconnecting pedestrian/bike facilities between developments, which include amenities such as benches, trash receptacles, transit shelters and canopies/shading to improve pedestrian comfort. Policy 3.3: Coordinate with the Ocala/ Marion County MPO on the Ocala/Marion County Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan. Policy 3.4 Include bicycle-sensitive traffic control devices, which are appropriately identified with road markings and signage, in intersection improvement projects and new construction. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 35 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

10 Policy 3.5 Require new commercial developments to provide secure bicycle lock-up facilities, such as bike barns, bicycle storage lockers and bicycle racks. GOAL III: Provide an efficient and safe public transit system that is accessible to all citizens. OBJECTIVE 1: Provide safe and efficient public transit services based upon existing and proposed major trip generators and attractors. Policy 1.1: All development and redevelopment projects will be required to address transit amenities such as bus stops, accessibility, where appropriate. Policy 1.2: Identify future transit needs by participating in the Ocala/Marion County MPO Transit Development Plan updates. Policy 1.3: By the year , the City will determine the feasibility of implementing a park and ride program in conjunction with the SunTran bus system through coordination with the Ocala/Marion County MPO. Policy 1.4: Construct sidewalks, wheel chair ramps, and improve access to bus stops at appropriate locations. Policy 1.5: By the year 2016, conduct a feasibility study to determine the service, operation and maintenance costs, and capital improvements necessary to provide dedicated transit service connecting the North Magnolia, Downtown and the Hospital districts. The study shall evaluate use of the existing rail facilities on Osceola Avenue, dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lanes, or special trolleys in shared lanes. Policy 1.6: The City of Ocala shall evaluate opportunities to provide additional public transit service to enhance connections between West Ocala to Downtown, consistent with the West Ocala Community Area Plan Policy 1.7: The following corridors have been identified as priorities for dedicated transit routes (Bus, Trolley, or Rail), as depicted on the Ocala 2035 Vision Plan. o SR-200 o US 441 / Pine Ave o SW 17 th St / SE 17 th St / SE Maricamp Rd / SR 464 o County Road 46A o County Highway 475C / SW 42 nd St / SW 32 nd ST / SE 31 st St o NW 5 th St o NE Osceola Ave. GOAL IV: Direct growth to the Downtown, Gateway, and Employment land use districts Transportation Concurrency Exception Area/Urban Redevelopment Area, as shown on Map 5 of the Future Land Use Map Series, in order to discourage urban sprawl; reduce development pressures on rural lands; maximize the use of existing public facilities; and centralize commercial, governmental, retail, residential, and cultural activities. OBJECTIVE 1: Pursuant to Rule 9J (6)(a)3, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), adopt a Transportation Concurrency Exception Area/Urban Redevelopment Area. Adopt policies for the TCEA/URA which encourage urban infill and urban redevelopment to promote economic development, increase housing City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 36 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

11 opportunities, maximize the use of existing public facilities and services, and encourage the use of alternate transportation modes. Policy 1.1: Applications for new development or redevelopment within the TCEA/URA shall be exempt from transportation concurrency requirements, subject to the other requirements and conditions within the Ocala Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations; however, applications seeking development approval shall be required to conduct a traffic impact analysis and provide for the improvements needed based on that analysis consistent with Goal 4, Policy 1.2. Policy 1.2: Any proposal for new development or redevelopment within the TCEA/URA shall be reviewed by staff to determine if a traffic impact analysis or development standards identified in policy are warranted. The traffic impact analysis shall detail the project's impact within the TCEA/URA and include measures to mitigate the impacts. Improvements made by a developer to the Major Road Network may be eligible for impact fee credits, pursuant to the Marion County Impact Fee Ordinance. Policy 1.2.1: All development and redevelopment shall be responsible to mitigate all costs associated with signalization (retiming, new signals, or other changes to signalization) identified in the traffic impact analysis. Policy 1.2.2: All development and redevelopment shall be responsible to mitigate segment and intersection improvements identified in the traffic impact analysis based on the segment/intersection fair-share formula listed below or contribute to the development standards identified in Policy based on the development standard fair-share formula listed below : Segment/intersection fair-share formula Project Trips/Created Capacity *100 = Fair Share Percentage Total Project Dollars * Fair Share Percentage = Percentage of Project Contributions Development standard fair-share formula Project Trips/Total TCEA trips *100 = Fair Share Percentage Total Costs of Development Standards * Fair Share Percentage = Percentage of Project Contributions The total fair-share contribution for the development standard option shall be the same as the fair-share contribution for the segment and intersection improvement option indicated by the traffic impact analysis. Policy 1.2.3: The City shall adopt the following development standards as a means of encouraging alternative modes of transportation within the TCEA: a. Intersection and/or signalization modifications to improve level of service and safety and address congestion management. b. Construction of bus shelters or bus lighting using solar technology, built to City specifications. c. Construction of bus turn-out facilities. d. Payments to Sun Tran bus system, which either increase service frequency or add additional bus services. e. Funding of streetscaping/landscaping on public right-of-ways or medians, as coordinated with the implementation of the City s streetscaping plans. f. The installation of solar powered crosswalks along Magnolia Avenue. g. Construction of new road facilities which provide alternate access to the development reducing traffic congestion. h. Addition of lanes on existing road facilities, where applicable. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 37 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

12 i. Within the TCEA, lighting will be provided at the pedestrian scale; either by way of non-powered signage lit only by way of flood lights from the ground up or street lamps. New street lights shall be provided on the following roadways: 1. SW 24 th Ave, from SW 19 th Ave Road to SW 27 th Ave. 2. The southern portion of SW 17 th St between SW 7 th Road and SR The south east portion of SR 200 from SW Martin Luther King Ave to SW 17 th Road. j. The installation of Advanced Traffic Management Systems along the following arterial roadways: 1. SR SR US US 441 Policy 1.2.4: Where segment or intersection improvements identified in a traffic impact analysis are not possible due to policy, physical, or financial constraints, the Ocala City Council shall have the option of utilizing the funds collected to make improvements designed to alleviate congestion on other facilities in the TCEA or direct funds to the development standards identified in policy Policy 1.3: The City of Ocala shall annually prioritize and revisit all development standards as well as update the costs relating to the standards. Policy 1.4: Any development or redevelopment project within the TCEA/URA that impacts roadway segments or intersections outside the TCEA/URA shall be subject to the concurrency requirements of the affected local government. Policy 1.5: Any proposed development or redevelopment project within the TCEA/URA that reduces the LOS on roadways in the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) with a 5% or greater impact on the capacity at the adopted LOS standard must meet the transportation concurrency requirements specified by Rule 9J (3)(c)1-4 F.A.C. Policy 1.6: Any development project within the TCEA will be required to show cross easements between adjacent properties, where possible, and utilize the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) access management guidelines to reduce the number of curb cuts in order to reduce potential accidents and preserve the capacity of the road network in and around the TCEA. Policy 1.7: binding. The development orders for all developments of regional impact (DRI) are still Policy 1.8: The City will contact employers within the TCEA to establish transportation demand management (TDM) strategies in order to minimize impact on the road network at peak hour or to pay into a TDM trust fund, which can be used for the promotion of multi-modal transportation. These TDM strategies shall include, but not be limited to, flex-time, alternative transportation modes, and ridesharing incentives. These strategies shall be coordinated with the Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). Policy 1.9: The City shall assess development application requests to promote multi-modal conscious developments within the TCEA and will promote density/intensity within the TCEA by using a diverse mixture of land uses and multi-modal designs. Policy 1.10: All new developments located on SR 464 within the TCEA shall be required to adhere to the approved SR 464 corridor improvement study conducted by the Ocala/Marion County TPO. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 38 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

13 Policy 1.11: To strengthen the attractiveness of the streetscape and reduce visual clutter along roadways, the City shall adopt signage requirements for the TCEA to promote a more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian friendly environment for the City. Policy 1.12: Within the TCEA, all new developments of automotive-oriented uses such as gasoline service stations, car washes, automotive repair, and limited automotive services, shall be designed to locate all service bays at the rear of the buildings located on the site. These design standards shall not apply to industrial zoning districts. Policy 1.13: Drive-through facilities shall be defined as banking facilities, payment windows, restaurants, dry cleaning, express mail services and other services that are extended mechanically or personally to customers who do not exit their vehicles. The City shall require that all drive-through facilities meet the following standards: a. Maximization of pedestrian and bicycle safety and convenience; b. Adequate queuing space for vehicles such that there is no back-up of traffic onto adjacent roadways; c. Provision of a by-pass lane or sufficient driveway area around the drive-through lanes to assist internal vehicular circulation; d. Minimization of the visual impacts of the drive-through lanes on street frontage areas; e. Minimization of the total number of drive-through lanes based on site conditions and the operating conditions of the impacted roadway segments; f. Minimization of the number of access points to roadways; g. Design of access points and ingress/egress directional flows to minimize impacts on the roadway and non-motorized traffic; and h. Design of internal pedestrian access and safety as related to the position of the drivethrough lanes. The following shall not be included in the drive-through category: auto fuel pumps and depositories which involve no immediate exchange or dispersal to the customer. Policy 1.14: Within the TCEA, parking may exceed the minimum required by the Land Development Regulations by no more than 15%. This allows for enough space to provide the appropriate amount of pedestrian movement. OBJECTIVE 2: To provide a safer walking and bicycling environment in the TCEA. Policy 2.1: The City will continue to pursue the adoption of pedestrian safe designs into the City s Transportation Standard Code for all new/retrofitted roadways and intersections, such as box spans or pole/mast signalizations, refuge medians for intersections with crossing distances over 60, properly marked pedestrian signalizations, roundabout designs and sidewalk bulbouts for roadways with on-street parking. Policy 2.2: The City will continue to pursue the adoption of bicycle safe designs into the City s Transportation Standard Code for all new/retrofitted roadways and intersections, such as striping roadways with wide outside lanes for bicycle lanes, use of colored pavement to mark bicycle lanes, continue designation of bicycle lanes through intersections, use appropriate signage for bicyclists and motorists to forewarn of dangerous situations ahead, installation of bicycle paths where bicycle lanes are not feasible, and installation of bicycle paths near public and private schools. Policy 2.3: All new developments within the TCEA that meet or exceed 200 linear feet of property frontage shall include sidewalks with benches. All new developments within the TCEA shall provide lighting either by way of solar powered lighting on covered benches or street lamps and shade trees if applicable. If shade trees are not applicable in that area, covered benches with solar lighting are required. These covered benches can also be used as bus transportation stops promoting multimodal transportation. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 39 last updated Winter 2009December 2011

14 Policy 2.4: In order to develop a bicycle path system within the TCEA, the City will dedicate 2% of its annual expenditures for roads to be placed into a multi-use fund. This fund will be used for the designing, constructing, and maintaining of bicycle paths, sidewalks, and other on and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the TCEA and will accrue over a period of years. Policy 2.5: The city shall not close or vacate streets except under the following conditions: a. The loss of the street will not foreclose reasonably foreseeable future bicycle/pedestrian use; b. The loss of the street will not foreclose non-motorized access to adjacent land uses or transit stops; c. The loss of the street is necessary for the construction of a high density, mixed use project containing both residential and non-residential uses or creating close proximity of residential and non-residential uses; and d. There is no reasonably foreseeable need for any type of transportation corridor for the area in the future. OBJECTIVE 3: Implement Senate Bill 360 ( SB 360 ) adopted by the 2009 Florida Legislature. SB 360 established the City as a Dense Urban Land Area and therefore a City-wide TCEA. The City shall adopt a concurrency management system establishing a TCEA, or series of TCEA s, throughout the City. This Objective is contingent upon the effectiveness of SB 360. If, based upon pending court challenges or otherwise, SB 360 is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, this Objective 3 and the Polices thereunder shall be or no further force or effect until readopted or amended by the City. Policy 3.1 The TCEA/URA referred to in Objectives 1 and 2 is limited to the TCEA/URA depicted on map 5 of the Transportation Series; such TCEA/URA is referred to as the Geographic TCEA. Applications for new development or redevelopment within the Geographic TCEA shall be subject to the provisions of Objectives 1 and 2, and the Policies thereunder. Policy 3.2 Applications for new development or redevelopment within the portions of the City outside of the Geographic TCEA (which area is referred to as the City-wide TCEA ) shall be exempt from state-mandated transportation concurrency requirements, but shall be subject to the concurrency management provisions and other requirements and conditions of the City Comprehensive Plan (including Objective 7 of Goal I of this Transportation Element) and Land Development Regulations. Such applications are not subject to the provisions of Objectives 1 and 2, and the Policies thereunder. Policy 3.3 Policy 3.1 Adopt strategies to support and fund mobility, including alternative modes of transportation, into the Comprehensive Plan by July 9, 2011 as required by (5)(b)4., F.S. City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan 40 last updated Winter 2009December 2011