State Road 54/56 Tampa Bay s Northern Loop The Managed Lane Solution Linking I-75 to the Suncoast Parkway
SUNCOAST PARKWAY Both I 75 and the Suncoast Parkway are planning, or in the process of constructing, Managed Lanes to accommodate North South travel INTERSTATE 75 SR 54 is needed to complete the Managed Lane Concept Connecting I 75 with the Suncoast Parkway
LRTP 2035 Travel Demand Analysis 12 to 20 Lanes Required
LRTP 2035 Cost Affordable Plan Managed Lanes (improvements to be determined by FDOT Study) US 19 US 301
What are the Alternatives? 19 Lanes US Highway 19 Construction
SR 54/56 Managed Lanes History and Study Timeline 2008 - TBARTA Master Plan 2009-2035 Pasco LRTP 2011 2013 - FDOT/TBARTA Multi-Modal Transit & Managed Lanes Feasibility Evaluation US 19 to Bruce B. Downs 2012 - CCC/TBARTA Regional Priorities Listed Project Underway 2013 - Pasco/FDOT Tolling Feasibility Study Underway 2013 2014-2040 LRTP
All possible alternative solutions been fully explored All at-grade and alternative elevated solutions have been thoroughly evaluated. 18 Initial Alternatives were studied via the TBARTA/FDOT Multi- Modal Transit and Managed Lanes Feasibility Evaluation. The Alternatives eliminated due to not being practical: 1. All Light Rail Transit (LRT) Alternatives 2. All At-Grade Managed Lane Alternatives 3. All At-Grade Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternatives 6 Alternatives moved forward for additional evaluation with the Express Bus/Managed Lanes 4 Lanes Elevated alternative selected as the Recommended Alternative.
18 Initial Alternatives Evaluated (TBARTA/FDOT Multi-Modal Transit and Managed Lanes Feasibility Evaluation) BRT on Dedicated Guideway without Managed Lanes BRT on Dedicated Guideway with Managed Lanes Express Bus in General Use Lanes with Queue Jumps LRT on Dedicated Guideway With Managed Lanes Express Bus in Managed Lanes (At Grade) LRT on Dedicated Guideway Without Managed Lanes Express Bus in Managed Lanes (Elevated) BRT Light in General Use Lanes with Queue Jumps
12 Alternatives Eliminated All Light Rail Transit (LRT) Alternatives Insufficient ridership ( 8 Stations = 1,400 per day) All At Grade Managed Lanes Alternatives Cross access is severely restricted Negative Impacts on Businesses Much lower traffic volumes All At Grade Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternatives Cross access is severely restricted Negative Impacts on Businesses Insufficient Ridership (1,190 to 4,000 per day)
At-Grade (both Bus & Managed Lane) Problems Affected Element Number Number of Existing Traffic Signals Removed 10 Number of Existing Emergency Signals Removed 2 Number of Existing Directional Median Openings Removed 68 Number of Existing Full Access Median Openings Removed 38
6 Alternatives that were further studied Feasible Alternative Ridership Managed Lane Toll Amount Managed Lane AADT Range General Purpose Lane AADT Range 1: BRT Light in General Use Lanes w/ Queue Jumps 940 2: Express Bus in General Use Lanes w/ Queue Jumps 940 4: Express Bus/Managed Lanes 2 Lanes Elevated - 6: Express Bus/Managed Lanes 4 Lanes Elevated - 8B: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated in the Median 1,190-4,000 8D: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated on the Shoulder 1,190-4,000 Low N/A 50,000 102,000 High N/A 50,000 102,000 Low N/A 50,000 102,000 High N/A 50,000 102,000 Low 18,200 51,300 43,000 90,000 High 6,800 45,000 50,000 93,000 Low 20,300 86,000 39,000 80,000 High 8,200 67,900 50,000 87,000 Low N/A 50,000 102,000 High N/A 50,000 102,000 Low N/A 50,000 102,000 High N/A 50,000 102,000
Alternatives Evaluation - SR 54 From I 75 to US 41 2035(pm Peak, West Bound Direction) Feasible Alternative Congested Speed Travel Time No Build Alternative 6 (4 Lane Tolled Elevated Managed Lanes) At Grade 9 mph 37 min Elevated N/A N/A At Grade 20 mph 16 min Elevated 44 mph 7 min Alternative 1- BRT Light Similar to No Build Similar to No Build Alternative 2- Express Bus Similar to No Build Similar to No Build Alternative 4 2 Lane Tolled Elevated Managed Lanes Similar to Alternative 6 Similar to Alternative 6 8B: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated in the Median Similar to No Build Similar to No Build 8D: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated on the Shoulder Similar to No Build Similar to No Build
Alternatives Evaluation - SR 54 From US 41 to Suncoast Parkway 2035(pm Peak, West Bound Direction) Feasible Alternative Congested Speed Travel Time No Build At Grade 13 mph 23 min Elevated N/A N/A Alternative 6 (4 Lane Tolled Elevated Managed Lanes) At Grade 25 mph 12 min Elevated 43 mph 7 min Alternative 1- BRT Light Similar to No Build Similar to No Build Alternative 2- Express Bus Similar to No Build Similar to No Build Alternative 4 2 Lane Tolled Elevated Managed Lanes Similar to Alternative 6 Similar to Alternative 6 8B: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated in the Median Similar to No Build Similar to No Build 8D: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated on the Shoulder Similar to No Build Similar to No Build
Alternatives Evaluation Matrix Feasible Alternative RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE EVALUATION FACTORS 1: BRT Light in General Use w/qj s 2: Express Bus in General Use w/qj 4: Express Bus/Managed Lanes, 2 Lanes Elevated 6: Express Bus/Managed Lanes, 4 Lanes Elevated 8B: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated in the Median 8D: BRT on Dedicated Guideway Elevated on the Shoulder PROJECT BENEFITS RIDERSHIP 940 940 - - 1,190 to 4,000 1,190 to 4,000 TRAFFIC ($0.14/MI TOLL) - - 18,200 to 51,300 20,300 to 86,000 - - TRAFFIC ($0.21/MI TOLL) - - 6,800 to 45,000 8,200 to 67,900 - - POTENTIAL IMPACTS NUMBER OF BUSINESS IMPACTS (PARCELS) 117 117 97 92 63 77 NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL IMPACTS (PARCELS) 17 17 21 19 7 8 NATURAL/CULTURAL/ PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM ESTIMATED COSTS ($ MILLIONS) TOTAL PRESENT DAY COST (Low) $160.60 $160.67 $1,299.49 $1,770.71 $906.30 $916.29 TOTAL PRESENT DAY COST (High) $365.05 $365.13 $1,501.67 $1,972.68 $1,108.64 $1,120.98 TOTAL 2035 COST (Low) $338.87 $339.01 $2,741.92 $3,736.20 $1,912.29 $1,933.37 TOTAL 2035 COST (High) $770.26 $770.42 $3,168.52 $4,162.35 $2,339.23 $2,365.27
All possible solutions have been fully explored...... Resulting in Alt. 6 4 Lanes Elevated with BRT within Managed Lanes as the preferred alternative
Conceptual Elevated Solution... Elevated Managed Lanes in Median Access points to local businesses Intersection with existing collector roadway serving residents and businesses Existing SR 54/56 with median
An Elevated Managed Lane Solution will support Local Business growth and allow maximum access for Residents Through the separation of regional (elevated) traffic from local (at grade) traffic, placemaking opportunities are enhanced by encouraging local serving retail and office uses, to locate within adjacent planned developments. At grade SR 54/56 will be available for more local traffic use, better serving residents and businesses located within developments along the corridor.
Elevated Roadways Support Placemaking Existing Condition
Elevated Roadways Support Placemaking Views of Roadway Businesses are not obstructed
Elevated Roadway allows complete access and turning movements without major existing roadway modifications. Elevated Roadways Support Placemaking
Elevated Roadways Support Placemaking
Elevated Roadways Support Placemaking
Typical Overpass and Required Access Ramping 1,270 Concrete Buttress/ Vertical Wall 2,230 Northbound Entry 600 Clear Span 980 Concrete Buttress/ Vertical Wall 1,785 Northbound Exit 2,670 Southbound Exit 1,170 Concrete Buttress/ Vertical Wall 600 Clear Span 2,225 Southbound Entry 1,055 Concrete Buttress/ Vertical Wall 4,895 +/- Approximately 1 Mile in Length
Commercial Businesses Impacted for 1 mile at every overpass Frontage Road Access to Commercial Businesses At-Grade Arterials with Overpasses - Destroy Placemaking
Typical Overpass and Required Access Ramp At-Grade Arterials with Overpasses - Destroy Placemaking
Little Road 16 to 18 potential Overpasses Collier Parkway Collier Parkway US 301
Typical Overpass -Business Impacts Concrete Buttress / Vertical Walls Bridge Span Illustration of Business Impacts at Collier Parkway Entry and Exit Ramps
View from Impacted Business At-Grade Arterials with Overpasses - Destroy Placemaking
Elevated Roadways Support Placemaking and have the least impact on existing businesses
Already Approved Development Relies on Elevated SR 54/56 Managed Lanes
Starkey Ranch
Starkey Ranch 2,500 Homes 900,000 SF Commercial
Mitchell Ranch
3,400 Homes 4,800,000 SF Commercial Mitchell Ranch Gateway Hub
Villages at Trinity Lakes
Villages at Trinity Lakes Offices Shopping Center 251 Homes
Behnke
Behnke (a.k.a Legacy) 495 Homes 385,000 SF Commercial
Smith 54
Smith 54 1,600 Homes 270,000 SF Commercial
Bexley
Bexley Ranch 5,530 Homes 850,000 SF Commercial
Top 4 Priorities for Transportation Investment: Local Roads Citizen Survey Results Summary (2011 & 2012) Highways Pedestrian Facilities (Sidewalks and Trails) Transit (Buses)
Current Study EXPANDED Corridor Evaluation (East 56) Begin Project End Project
SR 54/SR 56 Transit/Managed Lane Toll Feasibility Study Study Objectives: Perform planning-level build toll demand traffic estimates, assess optimal toll rates, revenue estimates, O&M costs, etc. Determine the ROW needs associated with the elevated and/or at-grade managed lane concept along the SR 54/56 corridor (US 19 to US 301)
Key Study Activities Determine proposed alignment of managed lanes Establish lane configuration Develop typical sections Set entrance and exit points between managed lanes/premium transit and general-use lanes Establish type/location of transit stations; including pedestrian access
Establish type/location of park-and-ride lots; Identify stormwater management/other drainage issues; Determination of preliminary/final costs PE/Construction Develop staging plan for implementation
Project Schedule (Needs Updating) Travel Demand Modeling Toll Revenue Cost Estimates/Staging Plan Drainage/ROW Preservation Public Outreach underway 2 Months 2 Months 2 Months Throughout Study Total Schedule: 6 Months
Summary 1. Years of studies concerning the 54/56 corridor 2. At grade solutions found to be not practical 3. Exclusive guideway for Light Rail produces low ridership and is not feasible 4. FDOT believes the future for increased highway capacity lies with Toll (managed lane) facilities. 5. Tolled Elevated Managed Lanes- Only practical solution which provides Capacity for both vehicles and transit 6. Only practical solution to fully accommodate Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) within the corridor
Summary 7. The recommended solution has been the result of a coordinated Regional effort 8. The SR 54/56 Elevated Managed Lane facility is required to complete the Tampa Bay Northern Loop 9. Provides the least Financial Impact on Pasco residents & frees up revenue for other county transportation needs 10. Future development based on current Entitlements along SR 54/56 depends upon an Elevated Managed Lane facility 11. Recommended solution best protects existing and future businesses along the corridor. 12. Planning stage on-going built in 3 to 4 segments
Comparison: 8 Surface Lanes with 4 Elevated Managed Lanes vs. 16 Surface Lanes 8 Surface Lanes 4 Elevated Managed Lanes 252 ROW 16 Surface Lanes
15 Bldg. Setback 252 ROW 16 Surface Lanes within 252 ROW 20 Buffer
16 Surface Lanes within 252 ROW
252 ROW 15 Bldg. Setba 20 Buffer 8 Surface Lanes 4 Elevated Managed Lanes within 252 ROW
8 Surface Lanes 4 Elevated Managed Lanes within 252 ROW
Comparison: 8 Surface Lanes with 4 Elevated Managed Lanes vs. 16 Surface Lanes 8 Surface Lanes 4 Elevated Managed Lanes 252 ROW 16 Surface Lanes