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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
June 23, 2010 • 2:00 P.M.
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BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE
DATE:
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
TIME:
2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
METROPLAN ORLANDO
One Landmark Center
315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355
Orlando, Florida 32801-1949
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (May 26, 2010)
III.
INTRODUCTIONS
IV.
STAFF REPORT
V.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ACTION ITEMS
Tab 1
Comments from the public will be heard pertaining to Action Items on the agenda for this
meeting. People wishing to speak must complete a “Speakers Introduction Card” at the reception
desk. Each speaker is limited to two minutes.
VI.
ACTIONS ITEMS
A. TIP Amendment
Tab 2
Action is requested by Mr. Gene Ferguson, FDOT staff, to amend the FY 2009/10-2013/14
TIP to include minor revisions to the project limits for the SR 417 extension project and a
traffic signal project on SR 436 in Seminole County. A letter describing the requested
amendment is attached.
VII.
A. Recommend Approval of FY 2010/11-2014/15 TIP
Tab 3
Action is requested by Mr. Keith Caskey, METROPLAN ORLANDO staff, to recommend
approval of the FY 2010/11-2014/15 TIP. This document includes the highway, transit,
aviation and bicycle/pedestrian projects that are programmed for funding over the next five
years. A copy of the draft TIP is attached.
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B. Project Rankings; Approval of New Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Priorities
Tab 4
The Committee is asked to approve the updated list of bicycle and pedestrian project
priorities. A copy of the list is included in Tab 4.
C. Green Mountain Byway
The Committee is asked to endorse a proposal to extend the Green Mountain Byway scenic
highway into Winter Garden. Mr. Glenn Burns will provide a presentation on the project.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS
A. Lynx Biodiesel
Tab 5
Ms. Laura Minns, LYNX, will provide an update on the LYNX “GREEN Bio-Fleet” Project,
recipient of the 2010 Clean Air Award. LYNX is currently converting 100 percent of its bus
fleet to biodiesel which will reduce the consumption of 1.2 million gallons of diesel. A new
on-site fueling facility with blending equipment, storage capacity and refueling infrastructure
was constructed at the existing LYNX Operations Center in Orlando. The facility is the first
of its kind in the nation. A copy of the presentation is attached.
B. Status Report on Prioritized Project List
Tab 6
Mr. Keith Caskey, METROPLAN ORLANDO staff, will present a status report on the
development of the new FY 2015/16-2029/30 Prioritized Project List for information
purposes. The Prioritized Project List will be presented to the committees and Board for
approval in August/September and submitted to FDOT by the September deadline. A copy
of the draft Prioritized Project List that is currently under development is attached.
C. Status Report on “Connections 2013”
Tab 7
Mr. Eric Hill, METROPLAN ORLANDO staff, will present a status report on “Connections
2013: Optimizing Rail Investments in Central Florida.” An attachment is included.
IX.
DISCUSSION
A. SunRail Walksheds & Shared Use Paths
The Committee is asked to discuss strategies for improving pedestrian and bicycle access to
SunRail stations, including sidewalks, crosswalks, short connector paths, and shared use
paths within the SunRail right-of-way.
X.
OTHER INFORMATION
A. Board Meeting Highlights
Tab 8
Highlights from the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board’s June meeting are attached.
B. Air Quality Status Report Handout
A handout giving the latest status of the air quality monitoring readings in the Orlando Urban
Area will be provided at the meeting.
C. Legislative Update Tracking Sheet
Tab 9
A copy of a tracking sheet covering the status of METROPLAN ORLANDO’s legislative
priorities in the 2010 session of the Florida Legislature is enclosed for information purposes.
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D. Horizon 2060 Flyer
Tab 10
A flyer describing FDOT’s Horizon 2060 transportation plan is enclosed for information
purposes.
XI.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY AND PROJECT UPDATES
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if any person with a disability as defined by the ADA needs special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding, then not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding, he or she should
contact Cathy Goldfarb at METROPLAN ORLANDO, 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355, Orlando, FL 32801, (407) 481-5672
extension 315.
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TAB 1
BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
TIME:
2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
METROPLAN ORLANDO
One Landmark Center
315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355
Orlando, Florida 32801-1949
Members in attendance were:
Mr. David Bottomley, Appointee, Chairman
Ms. Keri Caffrey, Appointee
Ms. Jamie Coker for Ms. Cheri King, City of Altamonte Springs
Mr. Jay Conn, Winter Garden
Ms. Cristina Cruz, City of Orlando
Mr. Luis Cruz, City of Casselberry
Ms. Genoveva Fruet, City of Oviedo
Mr. David Martin, Seminole County
Mr. Rob McKey, City of Ocoee
Ms. Laura Minns, LYNX
Ms. Myra Monreal, Appointee
Ms. Lyndy Moore, Appointee, Vice-Chairperson
Mr. Steve Noto for Mr. John Omana, City of Lake Mary
Mr. Randy Schrader, City of Kissimmee
Mr. Dave Richards, City of Sanford
Mr. Clark Sprinkel, City of Apopka
Mr. Marty Sullivan, Appointee
Mr. Bill Thomas, Orange County
Mr. Charles Wallace, City of Maitland
Mr. Scott Zubarik, Appointee
Members not in attendance were:
Ms. Lindsey Hayes, City of Winter Park
Ms. Fran Meli, City of Longwood
Commissioner Harvey Readey, City of Belle Isle
Mr. Daniel Stephens, Osceola County
Mr. Will Willis, Appointee
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Others in attendance were:
Ms. Kelley Teague, METROPLAN ORLANDO
Mr. Dave Grovdahl, METROPLAN ORLANDO
Mr. Keith Caskey, METROPLAN ORLANDO
Mr. Mighk Wilson, METROPLAN ORLANDO
Ms. Cathy Goldfarb, METROPLAN ORLANDO
A complete listing of other attendees may be obtained upon request.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman David Bottomley called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Chairman Bottomley requested approval of the March 24, 2010 meeting minutes. Approval
of the minutes was delayed until representation from the City of Orlando was present as they
had requested an amendment to the minutes. Ms. Cristina Cruz, City of Orlando, asked that
the motion made by Mr. Marty Sullivan (page 4, section VI, item D) in the minutes be
amended to read “$2.1 million in SE funds to the Orlando Sidewalk initiative and Fleet
People’s Park project.”
MOTION:
III.
Ms. Lyndy Moore moved approval of the March 24, 2010 meeting
minutes as amended. Mr. Scott Zubarik seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
INTRODUCTIONS
Ms. Jamie Coker was introduced. Ms. Coker is representing Ms. Cheri King from the City of
Altamonte Springs.
IV.
STAFF REPORT
Mr. Mighk Wilson reported on an item inserted into the Highway Safety Bill requiring
bicyclists to use designated bike lanes. Florida Bicycle Association took a position against this
part of the legislation and Mr. Wilson along with a number of other people who were also
opposed traveled to Tallahassee to request that Governor veto this bill.
Mr. Wilson reported that the Wekiva Parkway recommendation was going to the
Transportation Technical Committee on Friday, May 28. He told the Committee that there
would likely be no southern crossing allowed.
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Ms. Keri Caffrey recently received the Educator of the Year Award at the ProBike/ProWalk
Conference held in Lakeland. Mr. Wilson presented the award to Ms. Caffrey, who was
unable to attend the Conference, at the BPAC meeting.
V.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Randall Grief, Executive Director for the Orange Blossom Trail Development Board,
requested approval from the BPAC to submit a project application from his organization
(Action Item VII) despite it being past the deadline for applications since it was uncertain
when project applications might be accepted again. Mr. Grief told BPAC members that he
understood that his project application was late and asked that it be ranked below the projects
that had been submitted on time. He told the Committee that the request was for the
remainder of the OBT North Corridor Enhancement project at a cost of $5.9 million and his
staff could have the application to METROPLAN ORLANDO staff in the next couple of days.
MOTION: Mr. Bill Thomas moved approval to accept a project application from the Orange
Blossom Trail Development Board. Ms. Cristina Cruz seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
VI.
ACTIONS ITEMS
A. Pedestrian Safety Impact Statement
Mr. Mighk Wilson, METROPLAN ORLANDO staff, provided an update of the Pedestrian
Safety & Mobility Impact Statement based on Committee input. The Committee was
asked to recommend adoption of the process. A table of the scoring matrix, which is
based on the City of San Francisco Pedestrian Environmental Quality Index, was provided
in Tab 2.
The Pedestrian Impact Statement is a tool that incorporates a number of factors such as
street and developmental characteristics to assess a segment of a road’s walkability. This
process might be useful as a planning tool for local governments to see how pedestrian
friendly their new developments would be, plus it could be used to see where
improvements could be made to existing roadways. Mr. Wilson explained that CAC
recommended testing the process by evaluating a few key segments of major roads to see
if it works prior to approving it. Discussion ensued regarding different aspects of the
Pedestrian Safety Impact Statement and additional elements that BPAC members felt could
be helpful. Mr. Wilson will test the concept on a sampling of metro Orlando streets over
the next month or two and bring it back for approval after the testing is completed. He
asked that if anyone had suggestions as to good road candidates to use for testing, they
could e-mail him with the information.
VII. NEW PROJECT APPLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Project sponsors were invited to present information on their projects. Committee members
were asked to review the projects and score them based on criteria previously set by the
Committee. An item “E” was added under this section for a project submitted by LYNX that
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had been inadvertently omitted from the list. Representatives for each of the projects
discussed the background on their projects and how they fulfilled the requirements. Scoring
sheets were provided in the Committee members’ supplemental folders and Mr. Wilson
requested that they be filled out and returned to him by no later than June 9, 2010. Mr. Bill
Thomas asked whether the Committee would receive an amended form with the OBT project
added. Mr. Wilson responded that he will include the OBT project when he receives the
information.
A. Bicycle Wayfinding for City of Maitland and Town of Eatonville
B. Downtown Kissimmee Phase II Streetscape
C. Edgewater Drive Pedestrian/Bicycle Streetscape Improvements
D. City of Orlando Main Street District Plans
VIII. PRESENTATIONS
A. Preview of FY 2010/11-2014/15 TIP
Mr. Keith Caskey, METROPLAN ORLANDO staff, presented a preview of the new FY
2010/11-2014/15 TIP. Copies of the FDOT highway projects, the LYNX transit projects,
and the PowerPoint presentation were provided. The attachments also included copies of
the FY 2014/15-2029/30 Prioritized Project List that was adopted last year and has been
updated to show the latest project phases that have been funded based on the new TIP.
The TIP will be presented for approval at the June 23rd BPAC meeting. The TIP public
hearing will be held on Monday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the METROPLAN ORLANDO
Board Room. Mr. Caskey reviewed any changes that had been made to the TIP and the
Prioritized Project list. This is part of an update that is done annually. Discussion ensued
in regards to a new policy where all surface enhancement funding decisions will now be
made in Tallahassee as opposed to locally. It was decided that this topic would be a good
one to merit a presentation and discussion at a later meeting
B. Status Report on Air Quality
Mr. Dave Grovdahl, METROPLAN ORLANDO staff, presented a report on the current
status of the air quality monitoring readings in the Orlando Urban Area. A copy of the
presentation was provided in the supplemental folders. Mr. Grovdahl explained that the
air quality readings are taken on a three year average basis. He reported that EPA is
planning on lowering the standard for attainment, from the current 75 ppb down to
possibly as low as 60 ppb, sometime in August. If this happens, depending on the level
of the drop, a larger portion, if not most of Florida would be at non-attainment.
Repercussions in terms of funding from the government could occur if Florida cannot or
does not reach attainment. METROPLAN ORLANDO has been proactively working in
conjunction with University of Central Florida on a five-year study to determine possible
solutions if non-attainment occurs in the future.
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IX.
OTHER INFORMATION
A. Board Meeting Highlights
Highlights from the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board’s April and May meetings were
provided.
B. Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Update
A copy of the Florida Turnpike Enterprise’s Widening Projects in Central Florida report
was provided for information purposes.
C. ARRA Project Construction Status Report
The latest status report on the progress being made in the implementation of projects
being funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds was provided
for information purposes
D. Parliamentary Procedure Workshop
A flyer providing details on a Parliamentary Procedure Workshop sponsored by
METROPLAN ORLANDO was provided for information purposes.
E. New UCF/Rollins Graduate Programs
A flyer announcing new graduate level planning programs at the University of Central
Florida and Rollins College was provided for information purposes.
X.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY AND PROJECT UPDATES
Mr. Randy Schrader, City of Kissimmee, reported they have acquired funding from HUD for
the overpass from John Young Parkway to East Central.
Ms. Cristina Cruz, City of Orlando, reported that the recently held “Bike to Work” Day had
the best response yet with over 150 participants. The City has added 1.5 miles of bike lanes
on Ferncreek from Virginia to Central. They have also cleared and cleaned up the Gertrude’s
Walk area from Washington to Central.
Mr. Luis Cruz, City of Casselberry, reported that the Kewannee Trail connector design is
almost 100% complete and they expect to have it complete by June 30th. The City is still
working on easement issues on Wirz Trail, Phase III.
Mr. David Martin, Seminole County, reported that bids for the underpass at Lake Mary Blvd
are due May 27th. Bids for the Big Tree Trailhead have come in lower than expected and they
are getting ready for the contractor to proceed. The Phase IV design contract has been
advertised and is due in approximately 2-3 weeks.
Ms. Laura Minns, LYNX, reported that they recently held the ribbon cutting for their new bio
diesel fuel facility. A local student won a contest sponsored by LYNX to design the exterior
of a bus. The LYNX TDP just went to the Lynx Board and they continue to conduct public
hearings on it. Ms. Minns also said that they expect to have 100% of their fleet on the 20%
biodiesel fuel mixture in June.
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Ms. Genoveva Fruet, City of Oviedo, reported that the EAR amendments were just submitted
to the City. Oviedo recently had 6 bus shelters installed within the City by LYNX.
Ms. Joan Carter, FDOT, reported that there is a district-wide effort going on to collect data on
sidewalks and bikeways. This is an upper management initiative which will provide an
inventory of what is currently available in the system and be able to map it. Ms. Carter told
the Committee that she attended a meeting earlier in the day on a method of analyzing and
collecting bicycle and pedestrian movement data.
Mr. Steve Noto, City of Lake Mary, reported that the City is getting ready to respond to the
ORC they received from DCA in response to an evaluation they did. The response should be
ready by July 1. Lake Mary also has 9 new bus shelters that have been installed by LYNX
along Lake Mary Boulevard and Weldon.
XI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Respectfully transcribed
and submitted by Ms. Cathy Goldfarb, METROPLAN ORLANDO.
Approved this 23rd day of June, 2010.
________________________________
_________________________________
Chairperson
Witness
As required by Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, METROPLAN ORLANDO hereby notifies all interested parties that if a person
decides to appeal any decision made by METROPLAN ORLANDO with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made to include the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
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TAB 2
Florida Department of Transportation
CHARLIE CRIST
GOVERNOR
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
STEPHANIE KOPELOUSOS
SECRETARY
June 16, 2010
Mr. David Grovdahl
Director of Transportation Planning
METROPLAN ORLANDO
315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355
Orlando, FL 32801
Dear Mr. Grovdahl:
Subject:
REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CHANGE
The Florida Department of Transportation requests the following changes be made to the METROPLAN
ORLANDO Adopted 2009/10 – 2013/14 Transportation Improvement Program in coordination with the
corresponding changes to the Department’s Work Program:
Seminole County Projects
Project:
FM No. 415587-1 – SR 417 Extension from SR 417 to International Parkway – New Road Construction
Current TIP Status:
The project is in the FY 2009/10 – 2013/14 TIP
Proposed Amendment:
Change project length in TIP from .1 mile to .983 mile
Explanation:
Scope is unchanged, termini are unchanged, plans are unchanged. FDOT changed project length due to need to
track improvements in our roadway inventory. Two loop ramps are being extended to International Pkwy. The
length of the ramp improvements total the revised project length. Amendment required by FHWA.
Project:
1
FM No. 423830-1 – SR 436 at Orange Avenue – Traffic Signals
Current TIP Status:
The project is in the FY 2009/10 – 2013/14 TIP
Proposed Amendment:
Change project length in TIP from .08 mile to .168 mile
Explanation:
Initial length was for signals only. Scope has always included removal of EB left turn lane. This amendment
accounts for the length of the turn lane. No change in termini or funding.
If you have any questions, please call me at 407-482-7853.
Sincerely,
Gene Ferguson
MPO Liaison
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TAB 3
TAB 4
2010 METROPLAN ORLANDO Bicycle Pedestrian Project Rankings
Ranking
Project
Project
Type
Funding
Request
Project
Score
Highest Score
(eliminated)
Lowest
Score
(eliminated)
14
Lynx Systemwide Bicycle Parking
Type B Bike
$268,800
96.9
100.0
89.0
15
Maitland & Eatonville Bicycle
Wayfinding
Type B Bike
$252,048
86.1
94.0
61.0
16
Orlando Main Street District Plans
Type B Ped &
Bike
$300,000
82.6
100.0
56.0
17
OBT Pedestrian Enhancement Phase II
Type A Ped
$5,903,800
92.8
100.0
78.0
18
Downtown Kissimmee Streetscape
Type A Ped
& Bike
$8,208,000
80.8
88.0
68.5
19
Edgewater Drive Streetscape
Type A Ped
& Bike
$5,000,000
75.0
97.0
53.0
Prepared by Mighk Wilson 6/15/2010
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TAB 5
5/4/2010
LYNX GREEN BIO-FLEET
PROJECT
How Biodiesel Can Improve Public Health and Help Protect our Planet
Transportation
Transportation is vital
to our economy and
our personal lives
because it provides
mobility, freedom,
and job opportunities
to millions of people
in the US and
beyond.
However, our transportation system presents
two main challenges:
1
5/4/2010
Its heavy reliance on vehicles
U.S. Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source, 2006 (DOT)
….And on fossil fuels!
Nearly 97% of transportation GHG
emissions came through direct
combustion of fossil fuels responsible for
global warming
Percentage of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2006, DOT)
residential 5%
Transportation
28%
Electricity generation
33%
commercial
6%
Agricultural
8%
Industrial
20%
2
5/4/2010
The Role of Public Transportation
Public transportation has an opportunity to
play a significant role in finding smart
solutions to these challenges
¾
The total vehicle travel per
passenger vehicle is projected to
grow by another 60% between now
and 2030.
¾
From 1995 through 2008, public
transportation ridership increased
by 38%—a growth rate higher than
the 14% increase in U.S. population
over the same period
Public Transportation can…
• Increase our energy independence : current public
transportation usage reduces U.S. gasoline consumption
by 1.4 billion gallons each year (ICF, 2007)
• Reduce traffic congestion: switching to transit options
means fewer vehicles on the road
• Save energy: Public transportation is a great way for
individuals seeking to reduce their energy use and carbon
footprints.
ublic transportation far exceeds the
enefits of other energy saving
ousehold activities, such as using
nergy efficient light bulbs or adjusting
ermostats
3
5/4/2010
Public Transportation & Renewable
Fuel
• BIOFUEL is a liquid fuel derived from renewable
resources that can replace fossil fuels
• BIODIESEL is a biodegradable and non-toxic
biofuel that can be produced domestically from:
– Plant/ vegetable oils
– animal fats
– recycled greases (cooking oil)
• Biodiesel can be used in diesel engines as
a pure fuel or blended with petroleum with
little or no modification.
Biodiesel & Clean Air
Biodiesel can reduce emissions of many air
pollutants including emissions of particulate
matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO),
hydrocarbons (HC), sulfur oxides (SOx)
and other air toxics
Pollutants
20% Biodiesel
100% Biodiesel
Particulate Matter
(PM)
-15%
-70%
Carbon Monoxide
(CO)
-10%
-50%
Hydrocarbons (HC)
-10%
-40%
Sulfur Oxides (SOx)
-20%
-100%
Biodiesel Emissions Reduction Relative to Diesel (EPA, 2001)
4
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Biodiesel & the Environment
• By replacing conventional diesel fuel, the
use of biodiesel can lower GHG
emissions from the transportation sector.
• Depending on the feedstock used, one
gallon of biodiesel can reduce GHG
emissions by 30% to over 90%
The GREEN Bio-Fleet Project
FUEL BLEND :
20% Biodiesel
80% Diesel
5
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Program Objectives/Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1st Transit agency to own/operate on-demand blending facility
Assess impact of biodiesel use on the environment
Improve emissions of LYNX bus fleet
Reduce maintenance costs due to lubricating qualities of
biodiesel
Improve Emissions
Support “Florida Green Local Government”
Offer other agencies access to biodiesel fuel
Stimulate in-state investment on renewable fuel supplies
Conversion Process
• Converting directly to
B-20 biodiesel can plug
up fuel filters and make
the buses inoperable
• Time-table for conversion:
– March 1 – Introduction of
B-5 blend
– March 15 – Introduction of
B-10 blend
– April 1 – Introduction of
B-15 blend
– April 15 – Introduction of
B-20 blend
6
5/4/2010
THANK YOU!
For more information, visit:
www.golynx.com
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TAB 6
METROPLAN ORLANDO Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Priorities
Rank
Project Name
Project
Sponsor
Description
1
Riverwalk Phase 2
Sanford
Shared use path along US 17/92 from western terminus of
Riverwalk Phase I to Cent. Fl. Zoo
Shingle Creek Trail
Comments
Est. Total Cost
To be reviewed by BPAC at August meeting.
(Programmed
Amount)
Initial
Application/
Fed. Share
Undetermined
$3,000,000
FDOT recommends ETDM, then PD&E. Metroplan staff recommends ETDM limits from S. terminus of Pine Hills Trail to Lake Toho.
2
Phase 2
Orlando
Shared use path from Oakridge Road to Sand Lake Road
R.O.W. acquisition on-going thru Office of Greenways &
Trails.
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
2
Phase 3
Orange
County
Shared use path from Sand Lake Road to Central Florida Pkwy.
R.O.W. acquisition on-going thru Office of Greenways &
Trails. Total cost is for design and construction.
$3,800,000
$3,000,000
2
Phase 4
Osceola
County
Shared use path from Wellington Woods to Orange County line
Under ETDM review
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
2
Phase 5
Kissimmee
Shared use path from US 192 to Wellington Woods
Under ETDM review
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
3
(Type B)
Cady Way Trail West
Extension
Orlando
Shared Use Path from Cady Way Trail western terminus to Weber
St.
City will revise and present to BPAC.
4
(Type B)
Oviedo Town
Gateway Sidewalk
Oviedo
Sidewalk from Lindsay Lane to Mitchell Hammock Road
TBD
$200,000
5
Orlando Southeast
Trail
Orlando
Shared Use Path in Medical City/Lake Nona area
Project being revised by City; BPAC will review.
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
6
Lake Jessup Ave.
Sidewalks
Oviedo
Fill sidewalk gaps along Lake Jessup Ave. betwn. Mitchell Hammock
Road and Artesia St.
FDOT will do feasibility report in-house, tied to Oviedo
Gateway work.
$193,100
$193,100
7
Orlando Primary Bike
Route Plan
Orlando
Update and improve signage for bicycle routes citywide.
$300,000
8
Toho-Valencia Path
Kissimmee
Shared use path from oak St. to Valencia Community College
$300,000
6/15/2010
Est. Total Cost
Initial
Application/
Fed. Share
Project Name
Project
Sponsor
Description
9
Orange Blossom Trail
N. Corridor
Enhancement
Orange
County
Upgrade sidewalks along Orange Blossom Trail from Gore St. to
Church St.; remove impediments; correct ADA violations.
$2,440,988
10
Central Avenue Bike &
Ped Project
Kissimmee
Improve bicycling and walking conditions along Central Avenue
from Martin Luther King Blvd. to Donegan Ave.
$3,000,000
11
St. Andrews Trail
Winter Park
Shared use path from Cady Way Trail to Aloma Avenue.
$1,800,000
12
West Orange Trail
Phase IV
Orange
County
Shared Use Path from Welch Rd. to Kelly Park.
$5,175,000
13
Pine Avenue Sidewalks
Oviedo
Sidewalks along Pine Avenue and connecting streets; connect to
Cross Seminole Trail.
14
Lynx Systemwide
Bicycle Parking
Lynx
Bicycle racks and lockers ate various Lynx stops
New Project
$268,800
15
Maitland & Eatonville
Bicycle Wayfinding
Maitland
Bicycle route and wayfinding signage
New Project
$252,048
16
Orlando Main Street
District Plans
Orlando
Develop main street plans, including pedestrian and bicycle
improvements, for five areas: Audubon Park, College Park,
Downtown South, Ivanhoe Village, and Mills/50.
New Project
$300,000
17
OBT Pedestrian
Enhancement Ph. II
Orange
County
Upgrade sidewalks along Orange Blossom Trail from 30th St. to SR
50 (excluding Gore St. to Church St).; remove impediments;
correct ADA violations.
New Project
$5,903,800
18
Downtown
Kissimmee
Streetscape
Kissimmee
Streetscape and pedestrian improvements for Broadway,
Stewart, Darlington, Monument, Dakin, and Sproule.
New Project; City will also apply for TIGER II funds.
19
Edgewater Drive
Streetscape
Orlando
Streetscape and pedestrian and bicycle improvements from
Par to Lakeview.
New Project
I-4 Pedestrian Bridge
& Ivanhoe Gateway
Orlando
Pedestrian bridge across Lake Ivanhoe adjacent to I-4
Design programmed for 2011/12
Rank
Unranked
Comments
(Programmed
Amount)
$308,466
$10,260,000
$8,208,000
$5,000,000
Undetermined
Total: $32,657,102
6/15/2010
TAB 7
Connections 2013 Activities
1.
SunRail
Transition of railroad is underway, including parcel acquisitions for stations. A second
environmental assessment was approved by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); this
should lead to a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) by the FTA. With the FONSI,
FDOT can move forward on several procurement items, including: signal maintenance
contract, equipment from Bombardier (coaches and cab cars) and Motive Power
(locomotives), project management (Archer Western and HNTB) and ticket vending
machines. Public hearings have been held on the Supplemental Environment Impact
Statement (SEIS). Inter-local agreements have all been adopted: City of Orlando was
adopted on May 24; Orange County was adopted May 25; Volusia County was adopted
June 3; Osceola County was adopted June 7; and Seminole County was adopted on June 8.
A Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) is expected in late 2010; construction early 2011.
FDOT has met with First Responders on safety concerns, and Transportation Security
Administration conducted a field assessment. FDOT is starting work on Phase II, including
ridership modeling.
2.
High Speed Rail (HSR): ORL-TPA
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has given Florida approval to begin design work,
purchase land and surveying of the corridor. Florida Railroad Enterprise (FRE) will begin to
seek bids for constructing and operating the train. HNTB/Wilbur Smith Associates will
serve as the general consultant of all contracts on the Florida high-speed rail program. FRE
was awarded $66.6 million to begin early works. Note: $80 million of the $8 billion
authorized for high-speed rail in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has
now been distributed to several states. The bulk of this amount ($66 million) was granted to
Florida, the balance of the $80 million was granted to California, New Mexico, New York,
and Wisconsin.
3.
HSR: ORL-MIA
FDOT submitted an application for $30 million to ARRA for planning and environmental
work but did not receive an award. The Department plans to apply for funds to complete
this work in three phases. An application for $10 million to complete phase one has been
submitted, at the same time FDOT will advance this work with a task order to PB
Americas/Jacobs.
Revised 16 June 2010 Page 1 4.
Connecting SunRail and HSR
FRE has contracted the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University
of South Florida to provide information on connectivity opportunities between SunRail and
HSR. Potential connections include; bus bridge to Orlando International Airport from Sand
Lake Road when SunRail service begins; East-West light-rail connection at Sand Lake Road
station; and Orlando Utility Commission (OUC) Stanton Power Plant rail spur.
5.
East-West Corridor
Staff is working with FDOT to seek federal funding for an alternative analysis (AA). A
potential source is the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) II
grants and FTA Discretionary Livability Funding Opportunity: Alternatives Analysis
Program.
6.
US441 Corridor
The FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) includes improvements to the Florida Central
Railroad (FCR) from Eustis to Orlando. FDOT plans to allocate $13 million for
improvements in the corridor. Staff is working with FDOT to seek federal funding for AA
study. A potential source is the TIGER II grant and FTA Discretionary Livability Funding
Opportunity: Alternatives Analysis Program.
7.
SunRail Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Staff met with East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) to request their
assistance in monitoring activity at the SunRail station sites. Primary responsibility for
development at these locations rests with local governments and private property owners.
The ECFRPC is recommending minimal densities in transit corridors as part of its Strategic
Regional Policy Plan; staff is preparing an inventory of land-use near stations.
8.
HSR Station Development
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board recommended South Terminal location.
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) identified at the Destination Parkway
intermodal station in collaboration with Orange County. Walt Disney World (WDW) site is
under review.
9.
Downtown LYMMO Expansion
PB Americas, the consultant on the AA study, is completing the data collection. This
includes Origin/Destination information, customer survey and intersection counts.
Agreement between City of Orlando and LYNX is being amended to incorporate the
remaining local match from the City of Orlando ($514,000) available to LYNX prior to
execution of the second earmark for the AA study grant. Total earmark is $926,000;
project to be completed in April 2011.
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Altamonte Springs FLEXBus
Plans need to be reviewed and updated due to passage of time and reflect connections with
SunRail. A formal agreement is needed to designate the project manager for deployment
and the contracting agency for construction. Funding is still being sought for construction.
A potential source is the TIGER II grants.
11.
Transit Emphasis Corridors Study
The LYNX contract with Tindale-Oliver and Associates (TOA) to study transit emphasis
corridors is being amended to include METROPLAN ORLANDO study of streetcar and BRT
as potential technologies in the corridors. TOA is completing data collection task. Total
contract amount of $385,000, an increase of $135,000; project to be completed in March
2010.
12.
LYNX and Votran Service
FDOT meets with LYNX and Votran on future potential bus connections with SunRail
stations.
13.
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LYNX plans to remove, realign or extend existing routes to serve stations. This
includes new Pick-Up Lines in Lake Mary and Longwood and a new limited stop
route from Osceola Square Mall and downtown Kissimmee to Sand Lake Road
Station via S. OBT.
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VOTRAN plans on implementing bus service to support SunRail with three (3)
bus routes:
9
Route 20 Express - routing from Fort Florida to Deland serving the proposed
Deland Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF) using 17/92;
9
Route 21 Express - routing includes Fort Florida, Dupont Lakes and the
Dirkson Drive Park and Ride Lot; and
9
Route 23 - routing would be extended to Fort Florida. This route serves the
Saxon Blvd. Park and Ride Lot, and Providence Blvd. /Tivoli Drive, and
Wolf Pack Run.
Privately-Operated Feeder Services
Staff is investigating privately-operated feeder services (shuttles) in other areas of the country
that connect large employment sites, universities and attractions to passenger rail stations.
Besides feeder services, staff met with representatives of reThink, FDOT D5 Commuter
Assistance Program (CAP) to consider other alternatives to a personal vehicle to travel to
and from a station.
14.
Auto Facilities at Rail Stations
No status; will be combined with HSR station development and SunRail TOD.
Revised 16 June 2010 Page 3 15.
Pedestrian Access to Rail Stations
No status; will be combined with HSR station development and SunRail TOD.
16.
Bicycle Access to Rail Stations
No status; will be combined with HSR station development and SunRail TOD.
Revised 16 June 2010 Page 4 TAB 8
Board Meeting Highlights – June 9, 2010
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Chairman’s Announcements: Chairman Segal welcomed members, and announced that the Transportation
Funding Task Force (TFTF) Chaired by Cmsr. Dallari would meet following today’s Board meeting. He also
noted the following Board members who serve on the TFTF: Cmsr Quinones, Cmsr. Moore-Russell, Cmsr.
Lynum, Cmsr. Arrington, Mayor Swan and Mayor Bruhn. In Mayor Dyer’s absence Chairman Segal reported
on recent SunRail developments: 4 Public Hearings were held to comply with the Federal Environmental
regulations. All five signatories to the SunRail Interlocal Agreement approved revisions. Chairman Segal
acknowledged Mayor Bruhn who retired as Chairman of the Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC).
Chairman Segal presented the “Distinguished Service Award” recognizing Mayor Bruhn’s leadership to the
MAC and his service on the Board. Mayor Bruhn will continue to serve on the Municipal Advisory Committee
and on the Transportation Funding Task Force.
•
Executive Director’s Announcements: Mr. Barley called attention to photos of recent transportation-related
events: LYNX 2010 Clean Air Award, Mayor Dyer’s Bike to Work Day, Public Outreach Involvement.
Acknowledged Guests: Congressman Mica’s Interns: Ms. Jane Curry and Mr. Joseph DiPaolo. Mr. Barley
reported on USDOT Sec. LaHood’s visit at the SuperRegional Leadership Conference on 5/27/10 where he
announced that a $67 million check was signed as the first payment for the Florida High Speed Rail project.
Mr. Barley noted that Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved taking the Charter
County one-cent sales tax to voters in November. Also in November Polk County will be taking their onehalf-cent sales tax to voters. The CFMPOA meeting to be held on 6/11/10 in Haines City and Chaired by
Cmsr. Quinones was announced. Mr. Barley called attention to a letter that was sent to the Federal Railroad
Administration in support of two applications submitted by FDOT requesting additional High Speed Rail
funding. A copy of the letter was included in members’ supplemental folders. Mr. Barley, Board members and
staff congratulated Ms. Kelley Teague on receiving her Law Degree from Barry University on 5/15/10.
•
Public Comments: None
•
Unanimously Approved Consent Agenda (Items A-D)
•
Unanimously Approved Letter Supporting Wekiva Parkway Trail Connectivity
•
Unanimously Approved Information Items for Acknowledgement (Items A-N)
•
Other Business: Preview of FY 2010/11-2014/15 TIP (Mr. Caskey, Staff), Update on “Connections 2013” (Mr.
Hill, Staff), Legislative Update (Ms. Teague, Staff), Air Quality Contingency Plan and Emissions Inventory
Update (Dr. Cooper, UCF), Pedestrian Safety Impact Statement (Mr. Wilson, Staff)
•
Presentations: Wekiva Parkway Update (Mr. Snyder, O-OCEA)
•
Public Comments: None
•
Next Board meeting scheduled for July 14 at 9:00 a.m.
TAB 9
2010 Legislative Update
Issue
2010 Board Priorities
Senate Bill 360 Follow-up
As of 6/7/10
Both bills related to the Community Renewal Act (i.e. 2009 SB 360) did not pass. HB 7099 would have
provided: (1) any properly noticed two-year permit extension is valid and shall remain in effect, (2) any
amendments legally in effect to a local government comp. plan to authorize and implement a
transportation concurrency exception area shall remain in effect, and (3) protections for any project or
portion of a project in a dense urban area that qualifies for a DRI exemption. This bill died in returning
messages. SB 1742, which included a definition of 'transit oriented development' and relaxed the
requirements for comp. plan reviews, did not make it out of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Local Option Motor Fuel Tax
Local governments are currently authorized to levy up to 12 cents on every net gallon of motor fuel.
Flexibility
Language in state statute restricts 11 of the 12 cents to capital costs alone - with no option to fund
operation and maintenance costs. Background work to improve flexibility was completed, but in light of
anticipated diversions from the Transportation Trust Fund,
Fund the priority did not advance.
advance
Transportation Trust Fund
[NEGATIVE IMPACT] The adopted budget diverts $160 million from the Transportation Trust Fund to
General Revenue. To date, Governor Crist has not acted. The proposed transfer may be offset by a
$40 million transfer back from General Revenue if Congress extends the enhanced federal match Florida
is currently receiving for Medicaid and $19 million, which the implementing bill requires the Hillsborough
County Expressway Authority to repay for an outstanding loan. FDOT has not released an analysis of
how the diversion will impact the 5-year work program. This diversion is less than the original House
proposal, which included a one-time sweep of $270 million and a re-occurring eight percent
administrative charge on revenues deposited into the trust fund. The Governor vetoed this action.
Critical Highway Projects
Wekiva Parkway: Ultimately included in the Environmental Protection bill. Provides that land within the
Wekiva study area or the Wekiva parkway alignment corridor used to offset certain impacts through
environmental mitigation would meet the cumulative impact requirements on surface water and wetlands
currently in state statute.
Local Option Rental Car
In addition to weak support during the 2009 special session, Local Option Rental Car Surcharge received
Surcharge
no traction this legislative session.
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Additional Items of Interest
Red Light Camera Enforcement
House Bill 325, the Mark Wandall Safety Act, was signed into law by Governor Crist May13. The
legislation preempts to the state use of cameras to enforce traffic laws. The legislation authorizes
counties & municipalities to use traffic infraction detectors under certain circumstances, along with the
DHSMV, county, or municipality to use traffic infraction detectors to identify motor vehicles that fail to
stop at a steady red light. The legislation directs revenues to the following areas: (1) $100 to general
revenue, (2) $10 to the Department of Health Administrative Trust Fund, (3) $3 to the Brain and Spinal
Injury Trust Fund, and (4) $75 to the municipality in which the violation occurred - or if the violation
occurred in an unincorporated area, to the county in which the violation occurred. If the citiation was
issued by the state, local governments only receive $45.
Texting While Driving
Though 18 bills were filed that included some degree of legislation involving text messaging and driving and despite early success in the Senate, no legislation involving text messaging and driving passed this
session. The version that appeared to have traction, House Bill 41, involved secondary enforcement.
The bill died in the House Finance & Tax Council.
General Transportation Bill
The general transportation bill included several items of interest: (1) an amendment creating the
Osceola County Expressway Authority with restrictive language involving representation on the
METROPLAN ORLANDO Board, (2) language to extend the Charter County Transportation Surtax to
non-charter counties who are members of a regional transportation authority to utilize , (3) potential
local government financial impacts related to an increase in the maximum allowable vehicle weight from
80,000 lbs to 88,000 lbs. The bill has been signed by the Governor.
Public Transportation
Would have increased the percentage of state revenues (15 percent to 25 percent) deposited into the
Transportation Trust Fund and committed annually by FDOT for public transportation projects. This
item had no movement during session.
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TAB 10
HORIZON REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
2060 Hosted by the Florida Department of Transportation
a new era for transportation in florida
The Florida Department of Transportation is holding regional workshops around the state to
obtain public and partner input on the future of transportation in Florida as part of development
of the 2060 Florida Transportation Plan.
For information visit: www.2060ftp.org or contact the workshop coordinator listed for each location.
Tallahassee - Tuesday, May 25
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Tallahassee FDOT Headquarters
Burns Building Auditorium
605 Suwannee Street
Contact: Melanie Weaver Carr
850-414-4800
[email protected]
Fort Lauderdale - Tuesday, June 1
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
FDOT District 4 Auditorium
3400 West Commercial Boulevard
Contact: Andrew Riddle
954-777-4605
[email protected]
Miami - Wednesday, June 2
2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Miami-Dade College, The Chapman Center
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Building 3, 2nd Floor, Room 3210
Contact: David Korros
305-470-5840
[email protected]
Sebring - Wednesday, June 9
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center
4509 George Boulevard
Contact: Trinity Scott
239-461-4305
[email protected]
Orlando - Thursday, June 10
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
FDOT District 5 Urban Office Auditorium
133 South Semoran Boulevard
Contact: Heather Garcia
386-943-5077
[email protected]
Gainesville - Monday, June 14
2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
State Materials Office
5007 N.E. 39th Avenue
Contact: Dennis Lord
Toll Free: 800-749-2967, ext. 7520
Direct: 386-961-7520
[email protected]
Stuart - Thursday, June 3
2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Indian River State College Morgade Library
5851 S.E. Community Drive
Contact: Andrew Riddle
954-777-4605
[email protected]
Jacksonville - Wednesday, June 16
2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
FDOT Urban Office Training Facility
2198 Edison Avenue
Contact: Dennis Lord
Toll Free: 800-749-2967, ext. 7520
Direct: 386-961-7520
[email protected]
Tampa - Monday, June 7
2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
FDOT District 7 Auditorium
11201 N. McKinley Drive
Contact: Lee Royal
813-975-6427
[email protected]
Marianna - Thursday, June 17
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Central Time
Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center
2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 3
Contact: Kelly Parker
850-415-9533
[email protected]
Fort Myers - Tuesday, June 8
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
SWIFT SunGuide Center
10041 Daniels Parkway
Contact: Trinity Scott
239-461-4305
[email protected]
Pensacola - Tuesday, June 22
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Central Time
Baptist Medical Park Azalea Room
9400 University Parkway
Contact: Kelly Parker
850-415-9533
[email protected]
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge)
should contact the workshop coordinator listed at least seven days prior to the meeting.