Jan. 29, 2014 Introduction F L E T C H E R A V E N U E FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) Project FPN: 428214-1-58-01 CIP 63090 Hillsborough County, Traffic Engineering, PWD Stake holders and partners are Complete Street Project 1
Fletcher Avenue Corridor Nebraska Avenue to 50th Street (3 Miles) Background LEGEND Traffic Signal Mid-Block Crossing 2
Complete Streets Background Definition Complete Streets is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. Complete Streets allow for safe travel by those walking, bicycling, driving automobiles, riding public transportation, or delivering goods. 3
Background Complete Streets Why Address The 2005 report revealed: Fletcher Ave. was the worst Bike / Pedestrian corridor in the County #1 Priority Pedestrian Safety Action Plan 4
Background Statistics Jan 2006 Mar 2010 3 Fatalities 97 Pedestrian and 42 Bicycle crashes 23 Mid block Crashes 5
Complete Streets Actions Background Pedestrian Bicyclists Vehicular Traffic Patterns Intersections Resurfacing Protective Mitigations Speed Night Time Cooperative Interests Law Enforcement and University of South Florida Fletcher Avenue Nebraska Avenue to to 50th 50th Street 6
Approach To Solution Background The Three E s Engineering (Study and Design) Education (Pre-Opening) Enforcement (Post Construction) 7
Common Activity Background Examples of Pedestrians crossing Fletcher Avenue unprotected Examples of Bicyclists not utilizing bike lanes or traffic signals 8
Common Activity Background Vulnerable Road Users 9
Common Activity Background Vulnerable Road Users 10
Background Fletcher Avenue Project Counter Measures Consideration of All Users Vehicles, Transit, Walkers, and Bikers Mid-Block Crossings Pedestrian Refuge Island Upgrade Sidewalks and Ramps Enhanced Lighting & LED Crosswalks Bike Lanes Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Speed Management Access Management Control Raised Median/Traffic Separator Education Program 11
6 Mid-block Crossings Proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety with a Raised Concrete Refuge Island, Supplemented with Traffic Control Devices such as Pavement Striping, Signage and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) 12
Before Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety After 13
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety STATE LAW STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS 40 4 11 11 14
Landscaping Low Maintenance Solutions Use Hard to Kill Plants Coontie Indian Hawthorn Mrs. Schiller s Viburnum Emphasize Small Provides Traffic Separation Shades Shrub Material Reduce Accident Damage Improve Planting Area Remove Base Material Lower Planting Area Grade Plant for Safety Maintain Pedestrian Visibility Control Pedestrian Access Minimize Plant Trampling 15
Bruce B. Downs to 50th Street Sidewalk Design in existing Right of Way Minimize ditch impacts Coordinate with proposed MetroRapid bus stops Sidewalk Design 16
Z Pattern Crossings Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 17
Restricting Vehicular Turns Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 18
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Channelization of Vehicular Turns 19
Gateway Feature Fletcher Avenue A Pedestrian Awareness Corridor Create Sense of Entry Gateway signature Communicate Pedestrian Awareness Sculpture Graphics Visual Stimulation Coordinate with Community Partnership 20
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Gateway of a Complete Street Fletcher Avenue 21 Nebraska Avenue to 50th Street
ADA Considerations Inspected for compliance with the ADA and FAC guidelines Pedestrian crossings Curb ramps, Broken or uneven sidewalks and driveways within the existing R/W 22
The 3 E Approach Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education - Pedestrian Safety Program - Speed Reduction Efforts - Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) - Public Meetings 23
Education Enhancements Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Public Awareness and Education are a Key Factor 24
The 3 E Approach Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement - Enhance Yield to Pedestrians Enforcement - Speed Enforcement - Red Light Running Enforcement 25
Enforcement Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 26
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Project Update - Construction Start - August 2013 - Construction Cost - $4.5M - Duration - 1 Year - Crash Statistics 27
Construction Photos Channelization Construction at Several Locations on Fletcher Avenue 28
New Sidewalk Construction on the Southside of Fletcher Avenue Construction Photos 29
>> Questions or Comments? << Michael B. Flick, P.E. Sr. Professional Engineer Traffic Engineering Section 1st County in Florida Public Works Department 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Floor # 22, P.O. Box 1110, Tampa, FL 33601 Telephone: (813) 307-1881 Fax: (813) 301-1721 Cell: (813) 846-5477 email: flickm@hillsboroughcounty.org 30