Turnpike Projects in Palm Beach County Palm Beach TPA Update September 20, 2018
Agenda Background Funded Projects Future Project Status Widenings Interchanges Express Lanes Phasing 2
Background 45 Miles of the Turnpike Mainline Southern Coin Ticket System 10 Interchanges Glades Road (Boca Raton) Atlantic Avenue (Delray Beach) Boynton Beach Boulevard (Boynton Beach) Lake Worth Road (Lake Worth) Southern Boulevard/SR 80 (West Palm Beach) Jog Road (Partial to and from the south) Okeechobee Boulevard (West Palm Beach) Beeline Highway/SR 710 PGA Boulevard (Palm Beach Gardens) Indiantown Road (Jupiter) 3
Funded Construction Projects FY 2018 to 2023 Description # Lanes Widen between MP 86 - Boynton Bch Blvd and MP 93 - Lake Worth Rd* [FPN: 406144-1] All-Electronic Tolling Conversion Phase 8 [FPN: 431737-1] 8 N/A Phase FY Funds ($M) PE CST PE CST *406144-1 project will only construct 6 lanes, but will accommodate 8 lanes 2018 2019 2018 2019 $2 $188 $10 $107 ($4.5 in PBC) 4
Future Project Status 5
Congestion Scan March 2017 6
Crashes (2014-2017) South Palm Beach North Palm Beach 7
Widening Needs Ultimate Build Out 8
10-Year Finance Plan Projects Total $1,775M Description # Lanes Phase FY Funds ($M) Widen between MP 107 - SR 710 and MP 116 - Indiantown Rd [FPN: 415748-1] 8 PE CST 2019 2024+ $22 $350 Widen between MP 93 - Lake Worth Rd and MP 107 - SR 710 [FPN: 406143-1] 8 PE CST 2019 2024+ $10 $459 Widen between MP 86 - Boynton Bch Blvd and MP 93 - Lake Worth Rd [FPN: 406144-1] 8 PE CST 2018 2019 $1 $185 New Hypoluxo Road Interchange [FPN: 439741-1] N/A PE 2020 $1 Widen between MP 81 - Atlantic Ave and MP 86 - Boynton Bch Blvd [FPN: 437169-1] 10 PE CST 2018 2024+ $6 $223 Widen between MP 75 - Glades Rd and MP 81 - Atlantic Ave [FPN: 417132-1] 10 PE CST 2018 2024+ $6 $262 Widen between MP 73 - Broward / Palm Beach CL and MP 75 - Glades Rd [FPN: 418214-1] 10 PE CST 2018 2024+ $3 $248 9
Palm Beach County Interchange Modifications Interchanges Alternatives under consideration Ramp Modifications Intersection Treatments Glades Road X X Atlantic Avenue Boynton Beach Boulevard X X Lake Worth Road Southern Boulevard Jog Road X X Okeechobee Boulevard X X Beeline Highway X X PGA Boulevard X X Indiantown Road X X X
Express Lanes in Florida In Operation 55 miles Under Construction 84 miles Southeast Florida In Planning/Design 326 miles Jacksonville Orlando Tampa 11
Express Lanes in Florida Strategy Long Term Congestion Management Thru Dynamic Tolling Efficient Use of Remaining New Capacity Provide Drivers with Travel Choices Offer a More Predictable Travel Time Deliver a Long-Term Solution to Manage Congestion Reduce Fuel Consumption Decrease Air Pollution Provide Transit Options
Palm Beach County Survey Results Having Express Lanes is good for managing congestion on Turnpike Facilities. Having Express Lanes on the Turnpike alongside the regular lanes provides me with a travel choice. 80 60 40 20 0 Agree Neutral Disagree 80 60 40 20 0 Agree Neutral Disagree Will pay an additional toll if it assures me my travel won t be slowed by traffic conditions. Willing to pay an extra toll if it guarantees a travel time for my trip that is reliable. 80 60 40 20 60 40 20 0 Agree Neutral Disagree 0 Agree Neutral Disagree
Bus Exemptions Transit buses School buses Over-the-road buses Equal access for over-the-road buses. An over-the-road bus that serves the public shall be provided access to a toll facility under the same rates, terms and conditions as public transportation buses. Source: Office of the Law Revision Counsel 23 USC 129: Toll roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries Registered buses are exempt from tolls on interstates. (14-100.006) System. (14-100.003) 14
Pricing Considerations Dynamic rates will be displayed on the signs If average express lanes speed falls below 40 mph, then minimum toll will be charged Post-trip toll adjustment to lower toll amount 15
Pricing Considerations Level of Service Based Pricing Dynamic pricing expected to occur only during peak periods 16
Volume (vph) Veterans Express Lanes Segment 1 (SR 60 to Gunn Hwy) Opened on 12/09/2017 Segment 2 (Gunn to Dale Mabry Hwy) Opened on 5/23/2018 No Dynamic component yet Veterans Expressway widening provided significant improvement to peak period average travel speeds Open to Traffic 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 Veterans Express Lanes Southbound Traffic LOS D LOS C LOS B LOS A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hour Ending
Express Lanes Phasing Turnpike Considerations North Corridor Number of segments and project length Express Lane to Express Lane Connections General toll lane corridor reaches Level of Service D South Corridor
Express Lanes Project Phasing Corridor # Widening Projects Length (mi) Includes EL-EL Direct Connect Year at LOS D with GTL Widening EL Implementation Timeframe Southern Corridor S. of Coconut Creek Pkwy to N. of Boynton Beach Blvd. 6 25 Yes (Sawgrass Expwy /Turnpike Mainline Interchange) 2030-2035 Upon Completion of Widening Projects Northern Corridor N. of Lake Worth Rd. to N. of Indiantown Road 2 22 No 2040-2045 Upon reaching LOS D Express Lanes will only be implemented where and when needed 19
Express Lanes Phasing Southern Express Lane Corridor Provides connectivity to Sawgrass Expressway and SW 10 th Street Preserves long term mobility in highest demand area Preliminary ingress/egress points Boynton Beach Blvd Atlantic Ave Glades Rd
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