Central Avenue Corridor Study FPID Number:

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1 Central Avenue Corridor Study FPID Number: City Commission Presentation 1 March 27, 2018

2 Meeting Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Project Overview 3. Opportunity for Economic Development 4. Healthy Community Design 5. Future Conditions Overview 6. Identified Issues 7. Improvements being Evaluated 8. Next Steps 2

3 Project Overview Study Area: Medical Arts District Primary Study Corridor: Central Ave 1.7 miles long Several Secondary Study Corridors 3

4 Project Schedule 16 month schedule ( living document ) 1 Define the Problem April 2017 June Define the Purpose and Need June 2017 December Define Alternatives September 2017 January Evaluate and Select We are Here December 2017 May 2018 Alternatives 5 Formulate Implementation Strategy April 2018 July

5 Public Involvement Three (3) Project Visioning Team meetings Two (2) Public Workshops Individual Stakeholder meetings Medical Arts District Osceola Regional Medical Center Florida Hospital Kissimmee Property Owner/Developer Project Website 5

6 Project Goals MPO and City of Kissimmee want to coordinate the development of a future vision for Central Avenue that establishes a multimodal approach to providing for future transportation needs. Community-based evaluation to determine how best to meet the needs of current and future users. Establish a long-term plan to guide evolution of the corridor that appropriately correlates the balance between land use and transportation planning. 6

7 An Opportunity for Economic Development Improvements to Roads, Trails, and the Public Realm result in Economic Development Opportunity to connect the Seven Mile Loop Opportunity to enhance SunRail Circulator use Case Study Gaines Street, City of Tallahassee An 2011 ECFRPC study estimated that trail users accounted for 25% of downtown Winter Garden sales ($5M/year) 7

8 Gaines Street, Tallahassee FL Four lane, 1.5-mile segment Primarily industrial and brownfield sites Lack of sidewalks and bike lanes Lack of pedestrian amenities 8

9 Gaines Street, Tallahassee FL Cost: $35 million (One-sent sales tax referendum, grants) Safety Improvements: Sidewalks, pedestrian refuges, crossings and signage Place: Public art installations, pedestrian-scale lighting, street furniture Private Investment: $242 million 9

10 Gaines Street, Tallahassee FL Stadium Centre (The Deck, The Block, and The Axis): Residential, student-oriented (2014) Cost: $115 million- $120 million Jobs: 854 (construction); 157 (permanent) Catalyst: Residential, student-oriented (2013) Cost: $25 million Jobs: 500 (construction) 10

11 Healthy Community Design Identifies physical improvements and policies that can result in better health outcomes for the communities served by Central Ave Collaboration with Department of Health, Florida Hospital Kissimmee, and Osceola Regional Medical Center 11

12 Health Trends Asthma 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% Source: Florida Hospital Kissimmee, 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

13 Health Trends Diabetes 20.0% 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% Source: Florida Hospital Kissimmee, 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

14 Health Trends Obesity 45.0% 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Source: Florida Hospital Kissimmee, 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

15 Future Conditions Overview Assumed 3.0% annual growth rate N. Central Avenue Park Place Blvd to Hilda St AADT Regression Source Growth Rate Historical Traffic Volumes 4.80% Travel Demand Model 2.63% BEBR Population Projections 3.35% City of Kissimmee EAR Report 0.96% 15

16 Future Conditions Overview Increased volumes at Central Ave/W Donegan Ave will necessitate a new signal 2022 Baseline Conditions (Unsignalized) AM Peak Mid Day PM Peak v/c Delay LOS v/c Delay LOS v/c Delay LOS NBL F F F NBT/R D E E SBL/T/R C C C EBL A A A EBT/R Unopposed movement WBL A A A WBT/R Unopposed movement 16

17 Future Conditions Overview Roundabout at MLK/Neptune Rd will operate over capacity in 2040 Approach (NOT Direction) 2040 Baseline Conditions AM Peak PM Peak v/c Delay LOS v/c Delay LOS South A D East Lane 1 (Inner) F F East Lane 2 (Outer) B B North Lane 1 (Inner) B F North Lane 2 (Outer) A D West Lane 1 (Inner) B C West Lane 2 (Outer) A C Total C F 17

18 Study Sections Southern: South of US 192 Middle: US 192 to Columbia Ave Northern: North of Columbia Ave Northern Middle Southern 18

19 Southern Section Issues Bike/Ped Transit Roadway Other Southern Section: South of US 192 Lack of midblock crossings No bicycle facilities Limited shade Lack of amenities at stops Stop locations connecting to BRT line Roundabout operations Signal timings at Oak St/Central Ave Intersection safety 19

20 Southern Section Improvements Under Evaluation Off street trail US 192 trail bridge (longer term) Bus stop amenities Road diet/lane repurposing (however, not feasible) Reduce lane width Raised median with landscaping Roundabout improvements Signal retiming Mid-block pedestrian crossings Northern Middle Southern 20

21 OC7 Southern Section-North of MLK JR Blvd Existing Proposed 21

22 Southern Section-At Osceola Regional Medical Ctr Existing Proposed 22

23 Southern Section-At Osceola Regional Medical Ctr Before After 23

24 Southern Section-At Osceola Regional Medical Ctr 24

25 Middle Section Issues Bike/Ped Transit Roadway Other Middle Section: US 192 to Columbia Ave Narrow bike lanes Narrow sidewalks North south connectivity at US 192 Lack of amenities at stops Stop locations connecting to BRT line SB approach at US 192 intersection Intersection safety Drainage Lighting Courtesy of: Google Earth 25

26 Middle Section Potential Improvements Bus stops Amenities Relocation Shared-Use Path Raised median Reduce posted speed Right turn lane for SB approach at US 192/Central Ave intersection Lighting Northern Middle Southern 26

27 Middle Section-North of US 192 Existing Proposed (Assumes utilities buried underground) 27

28 Middle Section-North of US 192 Before After 28

29 Northern Section Issues Bike/Ped Transit Roadway Other Northern Section: Columbia Ave to Donegan Ave Lack of facilities Connectivity to school Lack of crossings No service Columbia Ave Intersection (SB Approach) Donegan Ave Intersection (Signal) Intersection safety Drainage Lighting 29

30 Northern Section Potential Improvements Reduce posted speed Institute school zone Convert to urban crosssection Reduce lane width Add bicycle (shared-use path) and pedestrian facilities Signalize Central Avenue at W Donegan Avenue Peanut roundabout at Park Place Boulevard intersection Lighting Underground utilities Turn lane at Columbia Ave Northern Middle Southern 30

31 OC8 Northern Section-North of Columbia Ave Existing Proposed (Assumes utilities buried underground) 31

32 Northern Section-South of Park Place Blvd Existing Proposed (Assumes utilities buried underground) 32

33 OC9 Northern Section-South of Hilda St Existing Proposed (Assumes utilities buried underground) 33

34 Northern Section- Peanut Roundabout 34

35 Northern Section-South of Hilda St Before After 35

36 Peanut Roundabout 36

37 Hilda Street / Highlands Elementary School 37

38 Next Steps Adjust Proposed Improvements as needed Develop Concept Plans for the Proposed Improvements Apply for LAP Funding for design and construction 38

39 Questions/Comments? Contact Us! Randy Schrader, AICP Senior Planner, Development Services City of Kissimmee Fabricio Ponce, PE Transportation Systems Manager VHB