` SR 976 BIRD ROAD/SW 40TH STREET FROM SR 821/HEFT TO SR 5/US-1 Miami-Dade County, Florida FPID No.: 434845-4-22-01 Planning Study Project Advisory Team Meeting May 24, 2017 1
Agenda Introductions Project Objectives & Goals Project Advisory Team & Responsibilities Project Schedule Project Background Existing Corridor Characteristics Complete Street Planning Conceptual Strategies Discussion & Survey 2
Project Location 3
Project Objective & Goals Project Objective Evaluate multimodal corridor improvements that provide connectivity, livability, and complete streets concepts to meet future transportation demand. 1 Evaluate existing transportation conditions and identify deficiencies Project Goals 2 3 Develop future traffic volume and transit ridership forecasts Identify and evaluate improvements to address mobility needs 4 Develop an action plan with a prioritized list of short term multimodal improvements 4
Project Advisory Team Role: Serve as agency liaisons Provides input on strategies and implementation plan to achieve project goals Provide technical review for project documents Agencies & Stakeholders: Westchester Community Council Red Road Bike Users Association 5
Schedule & Process Planning Study commenced in September 2016 20 months schedule with anticipated completion in April 2018 Agency Interviews in Fall 2016 Three (3) Project Advisory Team Meeting 2016 2017 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Notice to Proceed Data Collection Purpose and Need Existing Conditions Project Advisory Team Meeting #1 Traffic & Transit Forecasts Conceptual Alternatives Project Advisory Team Meeting #2 Refined Alternative Evaluation Project Advisory Team Meeting #3 Recommendations and Action Plan Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Public Involvement & Interagency Coordination 6
Project Background Originally named Bird Avenue after the prominent Bird Family that lived in Coconut Grove Major east-west principal arterial within central Miami-Dade County Facilitates both local and regional trips from high-density residential areas in the west to employment centers located east SR 826/Palmetto Interchange (1961) Serves as an alternate route to SW 88th Street/Kendall Drive and SW 8th Street/Tamiami Trail Provides access to two major north-south expressways, i.e. SR 821/HEFT and SR 826/Palmetto Expressway Local attractions include Bird Bowl, Tropical Park and Biltmore Golf course and hotel Bird Bowl (1956) 7
Project Background Existing traffic along corridor varies from 32,700 vehicles per day (vpd) to 68,700 vpd. Bus Route 40 is the main route along corridor with average weekday ridership of 2,115 passengers Corridor issues identified: Congestion at major intersections Access management and safety concerns High off-peak vehicular speeds Lack of adequate transit facilities Reliability of MDT Transit Route 40 Lack of bicycle facilities and connections to trails and recreational facilities Pedestrian crossing concerns across Bird Road Safety concerns about crossings for Coral Gables High School Students 8
Existing Typical Sections SW 117th Avenue to SW 102nd Avenue SW 117 Ave SW 107 Ave SW 97 Ave SW 92 Ave SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave SW 102 Ave SW 87 Ave SW 57 Ave CROSS SECTION LAND USE MULTIMODAL 6 lane divided roadway 2 lane frontage road 6-ft Sidewalks on both sides 11-ft inside and 12.25-ft outside lanes. 10-ft lanes on frontage road Raised median and buffer Right-of-Way varies from 100 to 111 Commercial land use north of the segment (Publix, Home Depot etc.) Residential uses north of the corridor between SW 102nd Ave and SW 104th Ave Residential and religious institution on the south (Hope Chapel) No Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks available for pedestrians Bus Stop amenities MDT bus routes 40 and 71 9
Existing Typical Sections SW 102nd Avenue to SW 82nd Avenue SW 117 Ave SW 107 Ave SW 97 Ave SW 92 Ave SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave SW 102 Ave SW 57 Ave CROSS SECTION LAND USE MULTIMODAL 6 lane divided roadway 6-ft Sidewalks on both sides 11-ft inside and 12-ft outside lanes Raised median Right-of-Way varies from 100 to 111 Commercial and recreational land use along the segment on both the north and south (Bird Bowl, Amscot, Funeral Homes) Residential uses behind first row of commercial properties No Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks available for pedestrians Bus Stop amenities MDT bus routes 40 and 87 Educational facilities (Olympia Heights Elementary) 10
Existing Typical Sections SW 82nd Avenue to SR 826/Palmetto Expressway SW 117 Ave SW 107 Ave SW 97 Ave SW 92 Ave SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave SW 102 Ave SW 87 Ave SW 57 Ave CROSS SECTION LAND USE MULTIMODAL 8 lane divided roadway 6-ft Sidewalks on both sides 11-ft travel lanes Raised median Right-of-Way varies from 114 to 139 Commercial land use along the segment on both the north and south (Best Buy, Sherwin Williams, Mattress Firm) Tropical Park is located south of the segment No Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks available for pedestrians Bus Stop amenities MDT bus route 40 11
Existing Typical Sections SR 826/Palmetto Expressway to SW 57th Avenue SW 117 Ave SW 107 Ave SW 97 Ave SW 92 Ave SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave SW 102 Ave SW 87 Ave SW 57 Ave CROSS SECTION LAND USE MULTIMODAL 6 lane divided roadway 5-ft Sidewalks on both sides 11-ft travel lanes Raised median Right-of-Way - 100 Commercial and recreational land use north of the segment (Bird Autos, Bird Ludlam, KFC) AD Doug Barnes Park on the north Commercial land use on the south from SR 826 to SW 67th Avenue/Ludlam Residential uses from SW 67th Avenue/Ludlam to SW 57th Avenue No Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks available for pedestrians Bus Stop amenities MDT bus route 40, 57 and 73 12
Existing Typical Sections SW 57th Avenue to SW 42nd Avenue SW 117 Ave SW 107 Ave SW 97 Ave SW 92 Ave SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave SW 102 Ave SW 67 Ave SW 57 Ave SW 42 Ave Ponce de L. CROSS SECTION LAND USE MULTIMODAL 4 lane divided roadway 5-ft Sidewalks to the north Swales on both sides 11-ft travel lanes Raised median and 4-ft shoulders Right-of-Way varies 100 to 120 Residential, recreational and religious land uses on both ends of the segment Biltmore Golf Course located on the north Granada Presbyterian church and Granada Day School located on the north Coral Gables Senior High School located south of the segment No Bicycle Lanes On-street parking in front of the Granada Presby church Sidewalks available for pedestrians Bus Stop amenities MDT bus route 40, 57 and 56 13
Existing Typical Sections SW 42nd Avenue to Ponce de Leon Boulevard SW 117 Ave SW 107 Ave SW 97 Ave SW 92 Ave SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave SW 102 Ave SW 87 Ave SW 57 Ave SW 42 Ave CROSS SECTION LAND USE MULTIMODAL 6 lane divided roadway 6-ft Sidewalks on both sides 11-ft travel lanes Raised median Right-of-Way - 100 Residential uses to the north, commercial uses to the south Commercial uses include: The Selection car dealership, The Italian Consulate and Coral Gables Transportation is south of the segment No Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks available for pedestrians Bus Stop amenities MDT bus route 40, 56 and Coral Gables Trolley 14
Existing Typical Sections Ponce de Leon Boulevard to SR-5/US-1 SW 117 Ave SW 107 Ave SW 97 Ave SW 92 Ave SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave SW 102 Ave SW 87 Ave SW 57 Ave SW 42 Ave CROSS SECTION LAND USE MULTIMODAL 4 lanes (2 in each direction) Commercial and institutional land use No Bicycle Lanes 6-ft Sidewalks on both sides 11-ft travel lanes 10-ft center turn lane Right-of-Way 70 Commercial uses consist mostly of automobile retail and services (Tire Kingdom, Deel Volvo, Goodyear Auto Service Center) Miami-Dade Water and Sewer located on the south M-path and Douglas Road Metrorail Station on the south Sidewalks available for pedestrians Bus Stop amenities MDT bus route 40, 56 and Coral Gables Trolley 15
Existing AM Traffic Conditions TAMIAMI SW 112th Ave. SW 24th St. Palmetto Expwy. SW 102nd Ave. SW 72nd Ave. SW 97th Ave. SW 92nd Ave. SW 24th St. SW 84th Ave. SW 82nd Ave. SW 79th Ave. SW 87th Ave. Legend Intersection LOS A-C Intersection LOS D Intersection LOS E Intersection LOS F Segment LOS A-C Segment LOS D Segment LOS E Segment LOS F Legend Intersection LOS A-C Intersection LOS D Intersection LOS E Intersection LOS F Segment LOS A-C Segment LOS D Segment LOS E Segment LOS F 16
Existing PM Traffic Conditions TAMIAMI SW 112th Ave. SW 24th St. Palmetto Expwy. SW 102nd Ave. SW 72nd Ave. SW 97th Ave. SW 92nd Ave. SW 24th St. SW 84th Ave. SW 82nd Ave. SW 79th Ave. SW 87th Ave. Legend Intersection LOS A-C Intersection LOS D Intersection LOS E Intersection LOS F Segment LOS A-C Segment LOS D Segment LOS E Segment LOS F Legend Intersection LOS A-C Intersection LOS D Intersection LOS E Intersection LOS F Segment LOS A-C Segment LOS D Segment LOS E Segment LOS F 17
Existing Safety Conditions 4,228 total crashes reported for three year period (2011 to 2014) 6 fatal crashes 1,083 injury crashes 40 pedestrian crashes 30 bicycle crashes Predominant Crashes Rear End: 46% Angle: 19% Sideswipe: 13% Left Turn: 10% High Crash Frequency Locations 1. SW 117th Avenue 2. SW 11500 Block 3. SW 107th Avenue 4. SW 97th Avenue 5. SW 87th Avenue 6. SR 826 SB Ramp Terminal 7. SW 67th Avenue 8. Granada Blvd/University Drive 9. Ponce De Leon Blvd. SW 97th Ave. SW 87th Ave. SW 67th Ave. SW 57th Ave. Granada Blvd. SW 42nd Ave. Ponce De Leon 18
Complete Street & Mobility Goals Complete Street Goals 1. Promote transportation choice through a balance of travel modes 2. Promote a safe, walkable, and easy-to-bike environment by improving existing multimodal transportation facilities for all users 3. Enhance the area's image and aesthetic quality along the corridor through landscaping, lighting, and streetscape improvements 1. Relieve congestion and improve capacity along the corridor Mobility Goals 2. Increase average transit speed, reliability and convenience along the corridor 3. Support and provide congestion management strategies including potential intersection improvements 19
Complete Streets Planning & Design Step 1: Understand the Issues Step 2: Define the Purpose, Needs and Performance Measures Step 3: Define and Evaluate Project Alternatives Tier 1 Initial Screening Corridor Context Classification Corridor Cross Sectional Elements Identification of Focus Areas Conceptual Strategies Tier 2 Refine Alternatives Develop Conceptual Plans Engineering Impacts Environmental Impacts Tier 3 Prioritization & Implementation Plan Project Ranking & Prioritization Implementation Plan 20
Conceptual Strategies Pedestrian Elements Wider Sidewalks Shade Trees Pedestrian signals Median refuge island Pedestrian Lighting Mid-Block Crossings Transit Elements Bus shelters Bus Bays Real-time information Transit signal priority Queue jumps Dedicated transit lanes Enhanced bus service/brt Bicycle Elements Buffered bike lanes Painted bike lanes Shared Bike/bus lanes 21
Conceptual Strategies Intersection Improvements Adaptive Traffic Signals Intersection Widening Continuous Flow Intersections Superstreet Intersections Quadrant Roadway Intersection Roundabouts Continuous Flow Intersection Diverging Diamond Superstreet Intersection Interchange Improvements Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) 22
Get Involved! For more information, please visit the FDOT project website at: www.fdotmiamidade.com/birdroadstudy 23
Contacts Camila Perez FDOT D6 Project Manager Tel: (305) 470-5227 Email: Camila.perez@dot.state.fl.us Godfrey Lamptey, P.E., PTOE Consultant Project Manager GOAL Associates Inc. Tel: (786) 600-3350 Email: godfrey.lamptey@goalassociates.com Charesse Chester Public Involvement Specialist Creativision MEDIA Tel: (305) 944-7564 Email: cchester@creativisionmedia.com 24
Discussion & Survey 25
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