MEETING NOTICE MEETING DATE: August 21, 2014 TO: Okaloosa

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James T. Wood, Jr.
Chairman
Dick Rynearson
Vice Chairman
P.O. Box 11399 • 32524-1399 Pensacola, FL • Street Address: 4081 E. Olive Road-Suite A • 32514
P: 850.332.7976 • 1.800.226.8914 • F: 850.637.1923 • www.wfrpc.org
MEETING NOTICE
MEETING DATE:
August 21, 2014
TO:
Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Okaloosa-Walton TPO Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC)
Okaloosa-Walton TPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)
FROM:
James T. Wood, Jr., Chairman
RE:
TPO Meeting, TCC Meeting, CAC Meeting
Niceville Community Center
The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) will meet Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 3:00
p.m. in the Niceville Community Center located at 204 N Partin Drive - Niceville, FL 32578.
AGENDA
Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) 9:30 a.m.
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) 1:30 p.m.
A.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE – Chairman Wood
B.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Any new action items to be added to the agenda must be approved by a vote of two thirds (2/3) of the members
present.
C.
PUBLIC FORUM
Any person who wishes to address the TPO is requested to fill out a Speaker Request Form obtained from the
TPO staff at the meeting. Speakers are asked to limit their time to five minutes.
D.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of June 26, 2014 Meeting Minutes
ALL COMMITTEES
Staff to TPO
“…planning for the future transportation needs of the Okaloosa-Walton Urbanized Area…”
August 21, 2014
Okaloosa-Walton TPO
Page 2 E.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-19 Amending the FY 2014 - FY 2018 and FY 2015 - FY 2019
Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) for Project #4141323, Add Right-of-Way for State Road (SR)
30 (US 98) from County Road (CR) 30F (Airport Road) to the Walton County Line
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
ENCLOSURE A
ALL COMMITTEES
•
Presentation by Ms. Christy Johnson, AICP, FDOT
•
Advisory Committee Recommendations
Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) for Project #4141324, Additional Right-of-Way for State Road
(SR) 30 (US 98) from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive
ENCLOSURE B
ALL COMMITTEES
•
•
Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) for Project #4154743, Price Increase for State Road (SR) 30
(US 98) Brooks Bridge
ENCLOSURE C
ALL COMMITTEES
•
•
Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) for Project #2206638, Amending Design Phase for State Road
(SR) 83 (US 331) from North of West Indian Creek Ranch Road to North of County Road (CR) 278 (Coy
Burgess Road)
ENCLOSURE D
ALL COMMITTEES
•
•
5. Consideration of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Project #4335721 Rocky Bayou Road
Sidewalk
ENCLOSURE E
TPO AND TCC ONLY
•
Presentation by Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, TPO Staff
•
Staff to TPO
August 21, 2014
Okaloosa-Walton TPO
Page 3 7. Determination of TPOs' General Planning Consultant (GPC) Selection Committee Members and Alternates
ENCLOSURE F
ALL COMMITTEES
•
Presentation by Ms. Jill Lavender, TPO Staff
•
8. Appointment of Northwest Florida Regional TPO Members and Alternates
ENCLOSURE G
TPO ONLY
•
9. Consideration of Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Application
ENCLOSURE H
TPO AND CAC ONLY
•
•
F. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) UPDATE
•
Presentation by Mr. Jim DeVries, FDOT
G.
REVIEW / INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Review of the Draft Okaloosa-Walton TPO FY 2016 - FY 2020 Project Priorities
ENCLOSURE I
ALL COMMITTEES
•
2. Draft Advertisement for Letters of Interest and Scope of Services for the Selection of the TPOs' General
Planning Consultant (GPC)
ENCLOSURE J
ALL COMMITTEES
• Presentation by Ms. Jill Lavender, TPO Staff
3. Transit Education and Public Relations Support Services Update
ENCLOSURE K
ALL COMMITTEES
• Presentation by Ms. Vikki Garrett, TPO Staff
4. Consideration of Adding U S 98, from Airport Road (in Okaloosa County) to the Walton County line, on the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Strategic Intermodal System (SIS)
ENCLOSURE L
TPO AND TCC ONLY
•
Presentation by Mr. Jim DeVries, FDOT
•
Staff to TPO
August 21, 2014
Okaloosa-Walton TPO
Page 4
H.
INFORMATION ITEMS (No Presentations)
ENCLOSURE M
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•
•
2014 TPO Meeting Schedule
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Safety Data Requested by Council Member Robyn Helt
Surface Transportation Bill
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURN
Public Participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability or
family status. The TPO will make reasonable accommodations for access at this meeting in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and for language requirements other than English (free of charge). Please notify
Ms. Brandi Whitehurst of access or language requirements at 800-226-8914 ext. 204 at least 48 hours in advance or
1-800-995-8771 for TTY-Florida.
La Participación Pública es solicitada sin importar raza, color, origen nacional, género, edad, religión, discapacidad
o estatus familiar. El TPO hará acomodaciones razonables para el acceso a esta reunión de acuerdo con el Acto
Americanos con Discapacidades y para requisitos de idioma aparte del inglés, (libre de costo). Porfavor notifique a la
Sra. Brandi Whitehurst para requisitos de acceso o idioma al 800-226-8914 ext. 041 con un minimo de 48 horas de
anticipacion o al 1-800-995-8771 para TTY-FLORIDA.
Staff to TPO
OKALOOSA-WALTON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (TPO) MEETING MINUTES
WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (Designated staff)
DESTIN CITY HALL ANNEX, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail; Destin, FL
June 26, 2014
Members Attending:
Councilman Jim Wood, Jr. Chairman
Councilman Dick Rynearson, Vice Chairman
Councilwoman Robyn Helt
Councilman Mickey Rytman
Councilman Joe Blocker
Councilwoman Prebble Ramswell
Councilman Mac Carpenter
Councilwoman Amy Jamieson
Councilwoman Elizabeth Brannon
Mayor Pro-Tem Ronald Stearns
Councilwoman Judy Boudreaux
Commissioner Joe Morgan
Commissioner Bill Chapman
Commissioner Bill Imfeld
Commissioner Nathan Boyles
Commissioner David Parisot
City of Destin
City of Ft. Walton Beach
City of Crestview
City of Crestview
City of Crestview
City of Destin
City of DeFuniak Springs
City of Freeport
City of Mary Esther
City of Niceville
City of Valparaiso
Walton County
Walton County
Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County
Others Attending:
Virgie Bowen
Jim DeVries
Zach Goodwin
Christy Johnson
Jim Newsom
Lyle Seigler
Jared Perdue
Chris Sponseller
Cory Wilkinson
Sarah Walker
Zach DeVeau
Rolin Sayler
John Hofstad
Elliot Kampert
Bob Berkstresser
Lori Smith
John Finch
Alan Roberts
Jeff Skipper
Dan Deanda
Gary Kramer
Mary Robinson
Mary Beth Washnock
Brian Youpatoff
Brittany Ellers
A.
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
HDR
HNTB
Kimley-Horn
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority
Okaloosa County BCC
Okaloosa County BCC
Okaloosa County Transit
Seaside Community Development
Sunshine Shuttle
Sunshine Shuttle
Walton County BCC
West Florida Regional Planning Council
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Wood called the meeting to order.
OKALOOSA-WALTON TPO MEETING MINUTES
June 26, 2014
Page 2
B.
APPROVAL OF ADD ON ITEMS TO CONSENT AGENDA - Ms. Washnock advised there were
no add-on items for the agenda.
C.
PUBLIC FORUM - Councilman Wood called for speakers from the public. There being no speakers
the public forum was closed.
E.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of April 17, 2014 Minutes
2. Consideration of Membership Certifications for the Okaloosa and Walton County Transportation
Disadvantaged Coordinating Board
3. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-18 Authorizing Filing of the Transportation Disadvantaged
Trust fund Planning Grant Agreement with the Florida Commission for the Transportation
Disadvantaged
4. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-10 Approving Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
District Secretary or Designee as a Non-Voting Advisor to the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation
Planning Organization (TPO)
Chairman Wood introduced a new member, Councilman Joe Blocker, from Crestview and
welcomed him to the meeting.
Councilwoman Amy Jamieson moved to approve the consent agenda including the April 17,
2014 meeting minutes; Commissioner Parisot seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
F.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-07 Adopting the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation
Planning Organization (TPO) FY 2015 - FY 2019 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) - Mr. Kramer reported that the TIP was reviewed at the TPO's April 2014 meeting.
Comments were received from FDOT and are included in the agenda package. The updated draft
TIP was posted online. The advisory committees recommended approval of the TIP. Chairman
Wood asked for comments from the public. There were no comments from the public.
Commissioner David Parisot moved to authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution 14-07
adopting the Okaloosa-Walton TPO FY 2015 - FY 2019 TIP; Councilwoman Robyn Helt
seconded the motion, and was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Dick Rynearson
Yes
Yes
Yes
June 26, 2014
Councilman James Wood
Page 3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-12 Amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to add Project
#4141324, Right-of-Way for SR 30 (US98) from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive Ms. Washnock said Items 2-7 were TIP amendments. Ms. Christy Johnson, from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT), identified and explained the amendments. Mr. Youpatoff
advised the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended approval of all the TIP
amendments except for Enclosure F in the agenda package pertaining to the PD&E study for SR 30
Brooks Bridge alternate. The CAC did not want additional information because the study had
already been done. The Technical Coordinating Committee recommended approval of all the TIP
amendments.
Ms. Johnson said Item 2 was for an addition of a right-of-way phase for SR 30 from Emerald Bay
Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive. This was added in the fiscal year 2014-2015.
3. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-13 Amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to Add Project
#4154744, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study for SR 30 (US 98) Brooks
Bridge Alternate - Ms. Johnson said Item 3 was for the addition of a PD&E phase for the Brooks
Bridge alternate project for fiscal year 2014-2015.
#4269691, Construction for Resurfacing of SR 10 (US90) from Summertime Drive to West of
SR4 - Ms. Johnson said Item 4 was to add the urban area just west of Crestview. It was for the
addition of resurfacing SR 10 (US 90) from Summertime Drive to west of SR 4. This was to be
added to fiscal year 2016-2017.
5. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-15 Amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to Revise Project
#4213652, Total Costs for Okaloosa County Transit - Ms. Johnson stated that Item 5 was to
revise total project costs. This is a federal program for Okaloosa County Transit for the north
county area, and requires a 50% local match.
#4217182, Total Costs for Okaloosa-Walton TPO Planning - Ms. Johnson said Item 6 is a
revision for the Okaloosa-Walton TPO transit planning, Section 5303; a federal program and a local
match is required.
June 26, 2014
Page 4
#4256144, Fund Source DPTO for Northwest Florida Regional Airport - Ms. Johnson said Item
7 is a revision for the Northwest Florida Regional Airport, and is in the Work Program 2018-2019.
It entails a 50% FDOT match, and a 50% County match. It is for a gate expansion.
Chairman Wood called for questions and comments. Mayor Pro-Tem Stearns said Item 6,
Enclosure I, was the only item with an increase in revenues, and asked where the increase came
from. Ms. Johnson said the amount that goes into the project priorities and goes into developing the
Work Program, is a historical estimate of what has been allocated for transit planning for the TPO.
She said the money reflected the actual allocation for the project. The Work Program was built on
the estimate, and now the funding is being revised to reflect the actual allocation of the federal
funds. Ms. Johnson further stated that the exact funding amount of the allocation was not available
at the time the project priorities were developed in the Work Program in the TIP. Since that time
the actual allocation has been authorized for federal funds.
Commissioner Parisot referred to Enclosure F, Item 3, $3,000,000.00 for the PD&E study for the
alternate to Brooks Bridge. He asked to hear again the comments made by the CAC about past
studies. Mr. Youpatoff said the CAC stated there were past studies done and the CAC did not see
the need for future studies, so they deferred the item. Commissioner Parisot felt the PD&E study
item should be left in. He said a workshop was coming up on July 10th and would be sponsored by
the County Commission. He did not see an alternate as being a replacement for Brooks Bridge. He
thought there could be a two-bridge solution to increase capacity.
Commissioner Parisot moved to authorize the TPO Chair to sign Resolutions O-W 14-12
through O-W 14-17; Councilwoman Boudreaux seconded.
Commissioner Morgan asked if the issue was that it allowed for phasing of the study. Mr. DeVries
spoke about the funding shown in the amendment for just over $3 million. He said FDOT did not
expect to spend the full amount. He said FDOT is advertising the RFP as a PD&E; i.e. full
environmental document. He stated that FDOT could write the contract for a feasibility
study/PD&E. He further stated FDOT would have to take it to the Secretary to verify that it is in
agreement with the Secretary. He said numerous studies were done through the years. None of the
studies in the past were as detailed as the new study will be.
Mr. DeVries said the study for the alternate bridge will include tolls as an option and other types of
funding. The study will be a full PD&E, and there is an option for the Secretary to make a decision
to only go to a certain point and no further.
Commissioner Morgan said it would be a political and technical decision as to what would be done.
Mr. DeVries said the study FDOT is presenting is an environmental document. The document
would lead to a document that will be approved by Federal Highway Administration for location
and design approval. He said the purpose of the study is to determine the corridor and the
alignment. Mr. DeVries said they cannot move forward with federal dollars to predetermine the
location of the facility when doing environmental studies. He said the Secretary wanted to be sure
to have enough funding to cover the project, and some of the money could move into the design
phase.
June 26, 2014
Page 5
Chairman Wood called for a roll call vote to approve TIP amendment Items 2 through 7.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Dick Rynearson
Commissioner Joe Morgan
Councilman James Wood
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-11 Approving Federal Functional Classification Maps
for the Adjusted FHWA Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Wright Urbanized Area for Okaloosa
and Walton Counties Based on the 2010 Census - Mr. Youpatoff said the TCC recommended
approval of this item. Mr. Newsom, from FDOT, said every ten years Federal Highway asks FDOT
to designate roadway classifications after completion of the census. Changes in items such as
traffic volume, lane use, and land development result in revisiting classifications. FDOT met with
the local governments of Okaloosa and Walton counties for input. FDOT was seeking the
Chairman's signature to allow forwarding maps to Federal Highway.
Councilwoman Helt moved to authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution O-W 14-11
approving Federal Functional Classification Maps for the adjusted FHWA Fort Walton
Beach, Navarre, Wright urbanized area for Okaloosa and Walton Counties based on the 2010
Census; Commissioner Parisot seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Morgan referenced approval of the TIP, Item #4335721, Page 71, Page 10,
specifically a detail on Page 71. He said it is a sidewalk that goes from Forrest Road to Huntington
Subdivision. He said they discussed it in front of the board, and they amended the TIP two
meetings ago to move the money to next year. Ms. Washnock asked Mr. Kramer to address the
issue. Ms. Washnock said it will be looked into and they will contact FDOT to see if it has been
properly documented. Mr. Morgan said the rationale is that they are building a sidewalk that
doesn't connect to anything.
Mr. Kramer said he will tell FDOT it is in 2014-15, and that Commissioner Morgan wants to move
it to 2015-16.
June 26, 2014
Page 6
9. Election of Chairs and Vice Chairs for FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015) - Ms. Washnock
said the new Chair and Vice Chair positions would become effective July 1, 2014. The nominating
committee consisted of Councilman Rynearson, Mayor Pro-Tem Stearns, and Councilwoman
Jamieson.
Mayor Pro-Tem Stearns informed the TPO that the committee recommended Councilman Wood for
Chairman, and Councilman Rynearson for Vice Chair.
Mayor Pro-Tem Stearns moved to approve Councilman Wood for Chair and Councilman
Rynearson for Vice Chair for FY 2015; Councilwoman Helt seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously.
G.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) UPDATE
Mr. Jared Perdue, the District Traffic Operations Engineer for FDOT, spoke to the members regarding
roundabouts. He said there are no roundabouts on the state highway system in District 3. He said other
states use roundabouts for operational and safety tools at intersections.
Mr. Perdue said when roundabouts are instituted, there is a greater than 90% reduction in fatalities at
intersections. There is also a 76% reduction in injuries, and a 35% reduction in overall crashes. He
said roundabouts can also be more cost effective depending on location and various factors. They can
increase or decrease the need for right-of-way. The long term maintenance costs are lower.
Mr. Perdue said with regard to their Traffic Operations Program they will implement improvements in
various ways such as turn lanes, signals, and signs. Safety and efficiency are the main focus in
implementing improvements.
Mr. Perdue said a district wide list has been compiled of potential locations for roundabouts. Upon
determining more precisely where roundabouts will be done local governments and the TPO will be
advised. Mr. Perdue said they were focusing on the lower capacity facilities, and that roundabouts on
Highway 98 would be a complicated endeavor.
H.
REVIEW/INFORMATION ITEMS
1. I-10 Master Plan Update - Ms. Sarah Walker updated the members on the master plan. She said
the project limits for the plan are the five counties between Santa Rosa/Okaloosa county line and
the Jackson/Gadsden County line. She explained that the master plan evaluation process HNTB
used was based on the goals and objectives from the 2060 Florida Transportation Plan. Ms. Walker
said they are near completion of the plan and that comments will be received on the Tier 2
recommendations.
Ms. Walker explained the plan in detail. There was general discussion. Ms. Walker said there
would be a meeting to allow public input on alternatives. There will be a meeting in Crestview on
July 31, 2014, and another meeting in Chipley on August 7, 2014. She said they will submit the
Master Plan draft to the Department for their review. The final plan will be done by the end of the
summer.
June 26, 2014
Page 7
2. Fiscal Year 2014 Commuter Assistance rideOn Program Update - Mr. Deanda provided a card
with transportation information. He thanked Councilman Wood for his support on the rideOn
Program. He introduced Mr. John Finch and Mr. Alan Roberts from Sunshine Shuttle.
Mr. Finch, the owner of Sunshine Shuttle, said none of their programs are assisted by government
funding. He said Sunshine Shuttle has been in business ten years and is the largest transportation
company in Northwest Florida. He said Sunshine Shuttle has three divisions: a limousine
company, a motor coach company, and the Sunshine Shuttle. They run 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Mr. Finch explained the services they provide San Destin, Walton County, and Panama City
Beach.
Mr. Finch spoke regarding a program called Park and Ride for services at Seaside, which partners
with Seaside. All the employees park at an off property lot and are shuttled. As a result the
merchants' sales have increased. Mr. Finch said in Seaside the merchants fund the program.
Next Mr. Finch spoke about traffic on CR 30A. A service called the Turtle Express was started.
Merchants are paying for this service.
Commissioner Parisot asked if the shuttle service can be coordinated ahead of time with flights at
the airport. Mr. Finch said they have an 800 number that can be called. Also, reservations can be
booked online.
3. Summary of Transportation Related Legislation Enacted by the 2014 Legislature - Ms.
Robinson referred to agenda Page O-38, Section 17, which addressed Metropolitan Planning
Organizations. She said the state statute was changed. When the TPO revised their urbanized
boundaries and membership there was a cap of 19 members. The cap has been changed to 25
members. The Legislature also clarified the statutory language about the percentage of county
commissioners in an MPO that serves more than one county.
Next Ms. Robinson referred to Page O-48, Relating to Bicycle and Pedestrian Ways. She said that
Senate Bill 2514 authorizes FDOT to utilize the state transportation funds to develop and establish a
system of interconnected multiuse trails. This is a new type of transportation project that was not
funded previously.
Ms. Robinson said on Page O-53 under transportation facility designations, under District 3, the
Colonel Bud Day Overpass has been designated at the Hurlburt Field Air Force Base. When the
project is complete it will be designated as per the request of the TPO and the endorsement of
Colonel Day's family.
H.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. 2014 TPO Meeting Schedule - Ms. Washnock advised that the next TPO meeting will be held
August 21, 2014, and that the meeting will be held in Niceville.
2. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
3. Bicycle Path / Sidewalk E-mail Correspondence
4. Governor's Appointment of Membership
June 26, 2014
Page 8
5. TPO Passenger Rail Support
6. Summary of Transportation Related Legislation by the 2014 Legislation
Chairman Wood commented on the 2nd Annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium that was
held May 29-30, 2014. He said it was a great event and that there were approximately 200
professionals such as planners and consultants in attendance. Chairman Wood said he was interviewed
on radio and spoke before some organizations. He said next year's Symposium will be held in the
Panama City area.
I.
J.
OTHER BUSINESS
•
Commissioner Parisot noted that the Mid-Bay Bridge connector road was named after Walter
Francis Spence and will be known as the Walter Francis Spence Parkway.
•
Councilwoman Helt said at a previous TPO meeting she requested a report be done indicating the
number of traffic fatalities on SR 85, from the Florala border to SR 23, covering a five-period. She
asked for the number of US servicemen that passed in fatalities on the roadway. She understood
staff would coordinate with Mr. DeVries. She asked that the report be emailed to her by July 15,
2014.
•
Mr. Kramer addressed Commissioner Morgan's question regarding ID #4335721, Rocky Bayou
Drive. He said it was an Okaloosa County Transportation Alternative Program funded project. He
said the County sponsored the project. He said the County wanted the project to remain. Mr.
Kramer said at the next meeting it would be an agenda item for action by the Board.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.
Approved by TPO
Date: ____________________
Signed:
RESOLUTION O-W 14-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE OKALOOSA-WALTON
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
AMENDING THE FY 2014 - FY 2018 AND FY 2015 FY 2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is the
Metropolitan Planning Organization designated by the Governor of Florida as being responsible for
carrying out a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process for the
Okaloosa-Walton Metropolitan Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is adopted annually by the TPO and
submitted to the Governor of the State of Florida, to the Federal Transit Administration, and through the
State of Florida to the Federal Highway Administration; and
WHEREAS, the TIP is periodically amended to maintain consistency with the Florida Department
of Transportation Work Program; and
WHEREAS, authorization for federal funding of projects within an urbanized area cannot be
obtained unless the projects are included in the TPO's TIP;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OKALOOSA-WALTON TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT:
The TPO amends the FY 2014 - FY 2018 and FY 2015 - FY 2019 Transportation Improvement
Programs to amend Project #4141323 add right-of-way for State Road (SR) 30 (US 98) from County
Road (CR) 30F (Airport Road) to the Walton County Line in FY 2014 - FY 2015 in the amount of
$1,860,407.
Passed and duly adopted by the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization on this
21st day of August 2014.
OKALOOSA-WALTON TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING ORGANIZATION
BY: ________________________
James T. Wood Jr., Chair
ATTEST: ________________________
A-2
FDOT Request for TIP Amendment
TPO Transportation Improvement Program
ID #
Project Name/Location
Okaloosa County
Add Lanees and Reconstruct
4141323 SR 30 (US 98)
Project Length: 4.145 MI
from CR 30F (Airport Boulevard) to Walton County Line
Phase Cod LT 2015
31
4B
4B
41
43
$4,737,387
2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018
$907
$173,000
$120,000
$88,000
$1,478,500
$1,860,407
$0
$0
Multilaning Emerald Coast Parkway; adding ROW phase
Formal Amendment to modify the 14‐18 and 15‐19 TIP
A-2
$0
2018/2019
GT 2019
TOTAL Fund Code
$907 DIH
$173,000 DS
$120,000 DIH
$88,000 DS
$1,478,500 DS
$0
$0
$1,860,407
14-18 TIP Page as Amended
A-3
A-4
PROGRAMS
Programs to amend Project #4141324, additional right-of-way for State Road (SR) 30 (US 98) from
Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive in FY 2014 - FY 2015 in the amount of $4,397,722.
BY: ________________________
ATTEST: ________________________
B-2
ID #
Walton County
4141324 SR 30 (US 98)
Project Length: 3.370 Miles
from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive
Phase Cod LT 2015
31
4B
4B
41
43
43
52
61
62
$5,125,386
2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018
$6,525
$40,890
$58,500
$74,999
$2,623,838
$1,593,000
2018/2019
GT 2019
TOTAL Fund Code
$6,525 DIH
$40,890 DS
$58,500 GMR
$74,999 DIH
$2,623,838 DS
$1,593,000 GMR
$32,715,600 $32,715,600 ACNP
$392,587 ACNP
$392,587
$3,925,872 $3,925,872 ACNP
$4,397,752
$0
$0
Multilaning Emerald Coast Parkway; adding ROW phase
B-3
$0
$37,034,059 $41,431,811
B-4
B-5
PROGRAMS
Programs to amend Project #4154743, price increase for rehabilitation of bearing corrosion in FY 2014 FY 2015 for SR 30 (US 98) Brooks Bridge in the total amount of $1,198,079.
BY: ________________________
ATTEST: ________________________
C-2
Bridge Rehabilitation
4154743 SR 30 (US 98)
Project Length: .250 Miles
Brooks Bridge, Bridge No. 570034
Phase Cod LT 2015
31
52
61
62
$8,752
2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018
$2,248
$1,119,610
$5,150
$71,071
$1,198,079
$0
$0
$0
Bearing Rehab due to Bearing Corrosion ‐ In‐house design
C-3
2018/2019
GT 2019
TOTAL Fund Code
$2,248 DIH
$1,119,610 BRRP
$5,150 BRRP
$71,071 BRRP
$0
$1,198,079
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PROGRAMS
Programs to amend Project #2206638, the Design Build Project to delete the section of roadway in front
of the Healthmark Regional Medical Center out of the main project which will have Design changes to the
surrounding business area. The limits of the project are SR 83 (US 331) from North of West Indian Creek
Ranch Road to North of County Road (CR) 278 (Coy Burgess Road). The Design funding needed to
accommodate this request in FY 2014 - FY 2015 is $470,660.
BY: ________________________
ATTEST: ________________________
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ID #
Walton County
2206638 SR 83 (US 331)
Project Length: 1.11 MI
from N of W Indian Creek Ranch to N of CR 278
Phase Cod LT 2015
31
32
2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018
$4,660
$466,000
$470,660
$0
$0
$0
2018/2019
GT 2019
TOTAL Fund Code
$4,660 DIH
$466,000 DDR
$0
$0
$470,660
Multilane Project S/O of 220663‐7 Design Build; Project ends North of Coy Burgess Loop Road.
This is a modification to the Design Build project to pull the section of roadway in front of the hospital out of the main proj
This segment will have Design changes to accommodate the surrounding business area.
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b) This sidewalk does not interconnect with a true sidewalk system – that connects communities
to schools, major arterial roadway sidewalk, etc - the leg of sidewalks from Rocky Shores
Drive towards SR20 sidewalk system is incomplete, (does not connect to SR 20 since the
rerouting of Rocky Bayou Drive), and the onetime planned sidewalk system north-south
along Forest (adjoining The Stables and Rocky Bayou Estates), is not even on the list. – At
minimum, the project should include a leg that extends the current sidewalk along
Rocky-Bayou Drive to intersect with the SR 20 sidewalks and a short leg to connect
from Forest to Rocky Shores Drive.
c) Further, and lastly, with a major subdivision to BE BUILT – why not let the Development
pay?! Vs the taxpayers, especially for a sidewalk from currently a small community
connecting very little to nothing.
ACTION – move it out one year (FY 15-16) as previously acknowledged by consensus – or to the
following year (FY 16-17).
July 1, 2014 e-mail from John Hofstad
Okaloosa County has already received the Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement for design from the
State and has forwarded scheduling and cost information to support the construction component of the
project. It’s a little late in the game to be pushing this project back. As the County does not have a
sidewalk construction component of our Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and a date for development
of the subdivision has not been established, we should leverage whatever funding is available to move
this project forward especially knowing that it has been on the County’s priority funding list for the last
ten years. Also, there is an error in the project description. The sidewalk will be installed on the south
side of the road and not the north side. This alignment is preferred so that we can connect to sidewalk
currently in place for the Mid-Bay Bridge Connector and an asphalt pathway previously installed by the
City of Niceville. I feel strongly that we should continue pressing forward with this project and I would
suggest the same to the members of the TPO.
The opposing argument is the developer should pay for the sidewalk installation and not use the public
funding source. The problem with that is we have no clue if/when the developer will submit a project that
needs some form of mitigation. Furthermore, our ordinance does not have a provision for sidewalks in it
so to use installation of a sidewalk as an offset for something like traffic concurrency would be a new
concept that really is somewhat inconsistent with our Land Development Code.
In past talks with the engineer for the Ruckel parcel (which is the only area that could be developed), it
appears as though the initial development area will be near Huntington. After that, there is a very real
chance the development will shift to the north section of the 1000+ acre parcel and there will be little to
no impact to Rocky Bayou Drive.
I certainly appreciate and encourage a developer to provide improvements to offset impacts from
developments, but in this case I believe we can better utilize that leverage with more significant
improvements to the travel/roadway system. Furthermore, timing is everything. We can have the
sidewalks “now”, I have no idea if/when a development would be submitted that could necessitate the
sidewalk installation.
And an even bigger reason not to rely on the developer…that property is all within the City of
Niceville…we won’t have full review authority.
We need to leave the sidewalk in the plan as is.
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Attached is the following:
• FDOT Project Number 4335721 Rocky Bayou Road Sidewalk from the FY 2015 - FY 2019
Transportation Improvement Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a motion to either (1) Request FDOT to leave FDOT
Project Number 4335721 Rocky Bayou Road Sidewalk as currently funded in FY 2014 - FY 2015 in
the FDOT Work Program or (2) Request FDOT move funding of FDOT Project Number 4335721
Rocky Bayou Road Sidewalk to FY 2015 - FY 2016 or FY 2016 - FY 2017 in the FDOT Work
Program. Either action is recommended because it will provide FDOT and TPO staff with the necessary
direction on this project which has been under discussion for the past few years. Please contact Mr. Gary
Kramer, TPO staff, at [email protected] or 1-800-226-8914, Extension, 219 if additional
information is needed.
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FDOT Number 4335721 Rocky Bayou Road Sidewalk
from the FY 15-19 Transportation Improvement Program
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Evaluation of Technical Proposals: The Selection Committee will review and evaluate each of the
Technical Proposals and provide written ranking of each firm/team. The top three (3) proposers will be
requested to make presentations to the Selection Committee, which will produce a final ranking based on
the Technical Proposals and presentations.
Again, the Selection Committee will have final
recommendation on how many presentations will be made.
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Negotiations: Upon receipt of final rankings, the Selection Committee will then request cost proposals
from the two top firms/teams. The cost proposals will identify personnel, by job description, who may be
assigned to tasks and the hourly rates proposed for each position. The TPOs will require that the proposed
hourly rates be locked for the three (3) year duration of the GPC agreement.
Agreement: Upon reaching agreement with a firm on cost, the TPOs will sign an agreement with the
selected firm and commence work on tasks, starting with those in the FY 2015-2016 UPWP.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: CAC: Recommendation of one (1) CAC member to serve on the Consultant
Selection Committee and one (1) alternate. TCC: Recommendation of one (1) TCC member to serve on the
Consultant Selection Committee and one (1) alternate. TPO: Approval of one member and one (1) alternate
for each committee to serve on the Consultant Selection Committee. This action is recommended to name one
citizen, one technical person, and one TPO member to the committee that will select one General Planning
Consultant (or team) for work to be undertaken on behalf of the Florida-Alabama, Okaloosa-Walton, and Bay
County TPOs. Please contact Ms. Jill Lavender at [email protected] or 1-800-226-8914 Extension, 212 if
additional information is needed.
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County
Walton
Member Government
DeFuniak Springs
Member
Henry Ennis
On 2014 Ballot
No
Walton
Walton County
William Chapman
No
Walton
Walton County
Sara Comander
Yes
Staff Suggestion
Officially assign Councilman
Mac Carpenter as Alternate
Step 1: Request that Walton
County appoint alternates to
the O-W TPO
Step 2: O-W TPO appoint
AN alternate for each RTPO
member after the November
election. (One person can be
an alternate for more than one
person)
See above
Walton
Walton County
Kenneth Pridgen
Yes
See above
Okaloosa
Destin
Jim Wood
No
Okaloosa
Fort Walton Beach
Dick Rynearson
No
Okaloosa
Okaloosa County
Kelly Windes
No
Officially assign Council
member Prebble Ramswell,
Jim Foreman or Sandy
Trammell as alternate
Officially assign Council
member Amy Jamieson or
Mayor Mike Anderson as
Alternate.
Assign any other Okaloosa
County Commissioner as
Alternate.
Okaloosa
VACANT
VACANT
N/A
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*Staff has not received notice
from the County of which
four commissioners to
include in TPO Membership
and which remaining one will
serve as an alternate
Fill this vacancy from one of
the following: Crestview,
Mary Esther, Niceville,
Valparaiso and assign
alternate appropriately.
Attached are the following items:
• Okaloosa-Walton TPO Member Roster
• Okaloosa-Walton TPO Alternate Member Roster
• NWFRTPO Member Roster
RECOMMENDED ACTION: A motion to fill one RTPO Voting Member vacancy and Assign alternates for
Councilman Ennis, Councilman Wood, Councilman Rynearson, Commissioner Windes, and the newly
appointed voting member at this time, and to complete membership and alternate memberships at the
December TPO meeting. This action is recommended in order to further complete the pool of members from
which to choose to establish a quorum for RTPO meetings. Please contact Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, TPO staff, at
[email protected] or 1-800-226-8914, Extension 228 if additional information is needed.
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Print Roster
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http://wfrpc.grendelfly.com/app/act/rst_pnt.asp
Okaloosa-Walton TPO Voting Members Roster
CITY OF CRESTVIEW
JOE BLOCKER COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF CRESTVIEW
198 NORTH WILSON STREET
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
Contact email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (850) 683-0987
Work FAX: (850) 638-4575
ROBYN HELT COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF CRESTVIEW
P O DRAWER 1209
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
Work FAX: (850) 689-4575
MICKEY RYTMAN COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF CRESTVIEW
P O BOX 1209
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
Contact FAX: (850) 689-4575
CITY OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
MAC CARPENTER
WALTON COUNTY
31 COASTAL CENTRE BLVD
SANTA ROSA BEACH FL 32459
CITY OF DESTIN
PREBBLE RAMSWELL COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF DESTIN
4200 INDIAN BAYOU TRAIL
DESTIN FL 32541
JIM WOOD COUNCILMAN CHAIR
CITY OF DESTIN
3790 MISTY WAY
DESTIN FL 32541
Contact FAX: (850) 837-3267
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CITY OF FREEPORT
ELIZABETH BRANNON
1303 HWY 20 WEST
FREEPORT FL 32439
CITY OF FT WALTON BEACH
AMY JAMIESON COUNCIL MEMBER
211 CHATEAUGAY STREET NW
FT WALTON BEACH FL 32548
DICK RYNEARSON COUNCILMAN VICE CHAIR
107 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW
FT WALTON BEACH FL 32548 6614
Contact FAX: (850) 833-9640
CITY OF MARY ESTHER
RONALD STEARNS MAYOR PRO-TEM
CITY OF MARY ESTHER
195 CHRISTOBAL ROAD N
MARY ESTHER FL 32569 1999
CITY OF NICEVILLE
JUDY BOUDREAUX COUNCILWOMAN
CITY OF NICEVILLE
208 PARTIN DR N
NICEVILLE FL 32578
CITY OF VALPARAISO
JOE MORGAN COMMISSIONER
CITY OF VALPARAISO
465 VALPARAISO PKWY
VALPARAISO FL 32580
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OKALOOSA COUNTY COMMISSION
DON L AMUNDS COMMISSIONER
OKALOOSA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
1804 LEWIS TURNER BLVD STE 100
Contact FAX: (850) 651-7142
NATHAN BOYLES COMMISSIONER
1804 LEWIS TURNER BLVD SUITE 100
FORT WALTON BEACH FL 32547
WAYNE HARRIS COMMISSIONER
302 NORTH WILSON STREET SUITE 302
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
Work Phone: (850) 689-5030
Contact FAX: (850) 689-5025
Work FAX: (850) 689-5025
DAVID PARISOT COMMISSIONER
OKALOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Contact FAX: (850) 651-7142
KELLY WINDES COMMISSIONER
Contact FAX: (850) 837-2212
WALTON COUNTY COMMISSION
WILLIAM CHAPMAN COMMISSIONER
WALTON BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
415 HIGHWAY 20
FREEPORT FL 32439
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SARA COMANDER COMMISSIONER
263 CHAFFIN AVENUE
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL 32433
Contact FAX: (850) 835-0295
Work Phone: (850) 835-4834
Work FAX: (850) 835-0295
BILL IMFELD COMMISSIONER
6570 US HIGHWAY 90
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW
THOMAS GORDON
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
SHANNON HAYES COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF CRESTVIEW
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
Contact FAX: (850) 689-4575
ELIZABETH ROY CITY CLERK
CITY OF CRESTVIEW
P O DRAWER 1209
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
HENRY D ENNIS SR MAYOR PRO-TEM
679 BAY AVENUE
Work Phone: (850) 892-8500
Contact FAX: (850) 892-8506
CITY OF DESTIN
JIM FOREMAN
CITY OF DESTIN
DESTIN FL 32541
SANDY TRAMMELL COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF DESTIN
DESTIN FL 32541 -3323
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Okaloosa-Walton TPO Alternate Members Roster
MIKE ANDERSON MAYOR
FT WALTON BEACH FL 32548-6614
Contact FAX: (850) 244-5040
CITY OF MARY ESTHER
Contact FAX: (850) 243-0736
FRANK CROWDER COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF MARY ESTHER
195 CHRISTOBAL ROAD N
MARY ESTHER FL 32569 1999
CITY OF NICEVILLE
RANDALL WISE MAYOR
CITY OF NICEVILLE
208 NORTH PARTIN DRIVE
NICEVILLE FL 32578
CITY OF VALPARAISO
HEYWARD H STRONG JR COMMISSIONER
CITY OF VALPARAISO
465 VALPARAISO PARKWAY
VALPARAISO FL 32580
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Northwest FL Regional TPO Members Roster
FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY
AREA, VACANT
HENRY D ENNIS SR MAYOR PRO-TEM
679 BAY AVENUE
Work Phone: (850) 892-8500
Contact FAX: (850) 892-8506
CITY OF DESTIN
JIM WOOD COUNCILMAN CHAIR
CITY OF DESTIN
3790 MISTY WAY
DESTIN FL 32541
Contact FAX: (850) 837-3267
DICK RYNEARSON COUNCILMAN
FT WALTON BEACH FL 32548 6614
Contact FAX: (850) 833-9640
CITY OF GULF BREEZE
BEVERLY ZIMMERN MAYOR
CITY OF GULF BREEZE
623 BAY CLIFFS ROAD
GULF BREEZE FL 32561
Contact FAX: (850) 934-5114
CITY OF PENSACOLA
CHARLES BARE COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF PENSACOLA
3019 KEATS DRIVE
PENSACOLA FL 32503
Work Phone: (850) 435-1603
Work FAX: (850) 435-1611
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ANDY TERHAAR COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY OF PENSACOLA
P O BOX
PENSACOLA FL 32521
Work Phone: (850) 435-1606
Work FAX: (850) 435-1611
ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSION
STEVEN BARRY COMMISSIONER
ESCAMBIA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
221 PALAFOX STREET
PENSACOLA FL 32502
GENE VALENTINO COMMISSIONER
ESCAMBIA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
P O BOX 1591
PENSACOLA FL 32502 1591
Contact FAX: (850) 595-4923
OKALOOSA COUNTY COMMISSION
Contact FAX: (850) 837-2212
KELLY WINDES COMMISSIONER
SANTA ROSA COUNTY COMMISSION
LANE LYNCHARD COMMISSIONER VICE CHAIR
SANTA ROSA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
6495 CAROLINE STREET STE M
MILTON FL 32570 4592
Contact FAX: (850) 983-1856
JIM MELVIN COMMISSIONER
6495 CAROLINE STREET SUITE M
MILTON FL 32570
Contact FAX: (850) 983-1856
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DON SALTER COMMISSIONER
6495 CAROLINE STREET STE M
MILTON FL 32570 4592
Contact FAX: (850) 983-1856
WALTON COUNTY COMMISSION
WILLIAM CHAPMAN COMMISSIONER
415 HIGHWAY 20
FREEPORT FL 32439
SARA COMANDER COMMISSIONER
263 CHAFFIN AVENUE
Contact FAX: (850) 835-0295
Work Phone: (850) 835-4834
Work FAX: (850) 835-0295
KENNETH PRIDGEN COMMISSIONER
17400 STATE HWY 83 NORTH
Contact FAX: (850) 834-6385
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In addition to these activities, the TPO’s Public Involvement Coordinator, Brandi Whitehurst, has been
distributing and collecting transportation surveys regarding Project Priorities. An analysis of the surveys
collected as of July 31, 2014, will be presented at the August TPO and advisory committee meetings.
The Draft Okaloosa-Walton TPO FY 2016 - FY 2020 Project Priorities are available online at
http://www.wfrpc.org/ow-projectpriorities. Please note revised Tables 9 and 10 regarding the
Transportation Alternatives Program Project Priorities will be presented at the August TPO and Advisory
Committee meetings by Brian Youpatoff of the TPO staff based upon the criteria adopted by the TPO at its
February 20, 2014 meeting.
Attached are the following items:
• Comments from July 17, 2014 Public Workshops
• Comments from July 23, 2014 TPO and Advisory Committee Workshop
RECOMMENDED ACTION: This item is for review this month and adoption in September. Please review
and provide comments to Mr. Gary Kramer at [email protected] 1-800-226-8914, Extension 219 by
August 22, 2014.
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COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
JULY 17, 2014
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Where is Garrett Pit Road located? Garrett Pit Road is located off of Antioch Road, south of Interstate 10. Table 12, 2018, Priority #2, where is the New Flight Service Station located? •
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The site for the replacement facility has not been determined Table 12, 2018, Priority #3,where is the Westside Apron at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport located? The projected site is immediately to west of the existing aircraft taxi lane and parking apron and just south of the recently constructed and expanded credit card parking lot. What is the total Right of Way Cost for the Crestview Bypass from SR 85 (Ferdon Boulevard) to I‐10)? There are four segments identified by FDOT on PJ Adams Parkway from SR 85 (Ferdon Boulevard) to I‐10 1. #4219973 SR 85 (Ferdon Boulevard) to Key Lime Place. Right‐of‐Way in the amount of $1,600,000 was funded in FY 2013/14. 2. #4219977 Key Lime Place to Ashley Drive. Right‐of‐Way in the amount of $1,000,000 was funded in FY 2013/14. 3. #4219978 Ashley Drive to Wild Horse Drive. Right‐of‐Way acquisition is programmed in FY 2015/16 in the amount of $1,500,000. 4. #4219979 Wild Horse Drive to I‐10. Right‐of‐Way acquisition is programmed in FY 2016/17 in the amount of $3,400,000. The TPO staff also mentioned that several public meetings for the Crestview Bypass Project will be
occurring in the forthcoming years and the public is encouraged to attend those meetings to get the
necessary details on this project.
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Has an eastern Crestview Bypass route been studied? Yes, the TPO's Long Range Transportation Plans have also identified an eastern bypass of Crestview. The current 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan identifies it as needed project but is currently not cost feasible based on existing State and Federal revenues. I-3
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What are the traffic counts on P.J. Adams Parkway from SR 85 to I‐10? According to the FDOT web site, Traffic Count Station 283 is the only traffic count station on P.J. Adams Parkway between SR 85 (South Ferdon Boulevard) and I‐10. This station is 850 feet west of SR 85 and has a 2013 Annual Average Daily Traffic Count of 19,000. However, more detailed traffic counts may be available from consultants who are studying the four different segments along P.J. Adams Parkway from SR 85 (Ferdon Boulevard) to I‐10. Per telephone conversation with Ms White on July 23, 2014. When traffic backs up on SR 85 going north into Crestview or because of an accident, a bypass around Crestview is needed before you reach the City Limits around the Duke Field area. Otherwise you are trying to fix a problem in a middle of a problem. The workshop in Crestview on July 17, 2014 was related to the draft TPO FY 16‐20 Project Priorities. Crestview Bypass (P.J. Adams Parkway) from SR 85 (Ferdon Boulevard) to US 90 is currently in the Draft Project Priorities as Committed and priorities 3 through 5 depending on the five different segments. The Project Priorities are based on the TPO's 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan. The project priorities rankings are ultimately up to the TPO Board. Other alternatives to relieve traffic around Crestview can still be reviewed and studied. The P.J. Adams Parkway improvement for the Crestview Bypass was the project that was determined to be cost feasible based on the existing revenue in the TPO's 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan. I-4
COMMENTS FROM TPO AND ADVISORY
COMMITTEES PUBLIC WORKSHOP
JULY 23, 2014
A. Table 2, "Non-SIS Priorities" Priorities 3, 4, and 5. Construction should be shaded red.
TPO Staff has made this change.
B. Table 2, "Non SIS Priorities" Priority 7. It was mentioned for the SR 85 improvement
from US 98 to First Street, there would be safety concerns if restriping for a bicycle lane
occurred on this roadway. Off road rails should be considered as the improvement instead
of restriping SR 85 for bicycle lanes from US 98 to 1st Street. For the restripe
improvements, FDOT will evaluate the request and determine if it is feasible and safe to
make these restripe improvements to the roadways identified.
C. Table 3 "Committed SIS Priorities". What are the anticipated construction completion
dates for SR 123?
The anticipated construction completion date of SR 123 4 laning from north of SR 85 South to
north of Toms Creek is February 2016.
The anticipated construction completion date of SR 123 4 laning from north of Toms Creek to
north of Turkey Creek is February 2016.
The anticipated construction completion date of SR 123 4 laning from north of Turkey Creek to
SR 85 north is March 2016. This project includes the flyover at SR 85N and SR 123.
Please note these dates are subject to change. However, as of July 24, 2014, the above schedule
is what has been provided by FDOT District III staff.
D. Table 6, Priority 1, this priority needs to be deleted because it is not eligible for
Transportation System Management funds. TPO staff has deleted this priority since it is also
Priority 1 in Table 2.
E. Table 7, Project Number 4257782, what is the total cost of construction for the sidewalk
modifications on both ends of Brooks Bridge? Construction is funded in 2015/16 at the cost of
$398,454.
F. Table 11, Marketing and signage of bus stops is needed to further integrate multimodal
and roadway improvements.
G. Table 12, Airport Master Plans should coordinate with transit to have bus stops at the
Northwest Florida Regional Airport.
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OKALOOSA-WALTON
BowStern Transit Marketing Support Services
Scope of Services
Project Name:
BowStern Transit Marketing Support Services for the OkaloosaWalton TPO
Purpose:
To provide assistance with marketing the transit services within
Okaloosa and Walton Counties with the goal of increasing transit
ridership, increasing support for transit services, and increasing
the awareness of transit.
Consultant Contract
Manager:
Wiley Page, Atkins
Consultant Team Task
Manager:
Kelly Robertson, BowStern
Consultant Staff:
Tom Derzypolski, BowStern
Jesse Beleck, BowStern
Margaret Peterson, BowStern
Jaclyn Lapointe, BowStern
Chris Lueking, BowStern
Jeremy Spinks, BowStern
Assistance From Others:
TPO Staff (Vikki Garrett, Project Manager)
Okaloosa County Transit (OCT) Staff
Okaloosa County Staff
Walton County Staff
Tri-County Community Council
FDOT District 3
Deliverable(s):
Monthly Report which includes the following:
- Public Relations report
o Press release
o Target media outlets for distribution
o Coverage / impression numbers
- Eblast report
o Open and click-through rates
- Social media report
o Fan numbers, demographics
o Interactions / Impressions
- Elected official outreach
o Report on execution
Ongoing communication, direction, and support.
Information Needed
From Client:
$105,000.00 (Year 1 $38,000; Year 2 $34,000; Year 3 $33,000)
Proposed Fee
Proposed Schedule
The CONSULTANT has three (3) years from the Notice to Proceed
Date to complete efforts outlined in the Scope Of Services.
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Okaloosa-Walton TPO – Transit Marketing Support Scope of Services
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Overview
The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organizations (TPO) has requested
assistance with marketing the transit services in Okaloosa County. BowStern understands
the following as primary goals for this marketing contract:
(1) increase transit ridership
(2) increase support for transit services, including paratransit
(3) increase awareness of WFRPC and TPO staff roles / value
The following organizations will be covered in the scope of services for this comprehensive
effort:

Primary Target
a. Okaloosa County Transit (OCT)
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Secondary Targets
a. West Florida Regional Planning Council / TPO Staff
b. Paratransit – Okaloosa County and Tri-County Community Council
Timeframe / Strategy
During this three-year contract, BowStern recommends the following:
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Year One: Most Aggressive Effort / Inclusive of majority of production costs
Year Two & Three: Steady Ongoing Effort
Based on our initial understanding of the needs for each system, and extensive experience
within each region, BowStern recommends the following tactics.
Okaloosa-Walton: Marketing Tactics
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Traditional Public Relations
o Draft and distribute press releases (targeting 6 opportunities per year)
o Draft and distribute PSAs for radio
o Coordinate interviews with the following:
 Print
 Radio
 Television
o Assist with Regional Roundtable efforts
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Online Efforts
o Eblasts
 Design and distribution (6 per year)
o Social Media
 Create cohesive presence on social pages, including:
 Facebook
 Twitter
 Build custom social apps where appropriate
 Sign-up portals
 Promotions pages
 Business partner pages
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Elected official outreach
o Quarterly “leave behinds” with system updates
o Power points, agenda items for public meetings as needed
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Paid Media
o Billboards
o Facebook ads
Additional Services
If through the course of the project any additional tasks are determined to be needed by the
CONSULTANT, TPO, or FDOT, the cost must be determined and negotiated, and a change order
must be processed by the TPO before the work is performed. If the CONSULTANT conducts the
work first and requests payment afterwards, the CONSULTANT risks not being paid for the work.
Okaloosa-Walton: Budget Break-Down Per Year
Budget Break-down: Year One
$38,000
Public Relations
$7,000
Eblasts
$4,500
Social Media
$6,400
Elected official updates $2,500
Paid Media/Production $12,600
Atkins Coordination $5,000
Budget Break-down: Year Two
$34,000
Public Relations
$6,500
Eblasts
$4,500
Social Media
$5,500
Atkins Coordination
$5,000
Budget Break-down: Year Three
$33,000
Public Relations
$6,500
Eblasts
$4,500
Social Media
$5,500
Atkins Coordination $5,000
Year-One Deliverables / Billing Schedule for Okaloosa-Walton efforts:
$1,700/month
Monthly
Deliverable: Monthly Report which includes the following:
- Public Relations report
o Press release
o Target media outlets for distribution
o Coverage / impression numbers
- Eblast report
o Open and click-through rates
- Social media report
o Fan numbers, demographics
o Interactions / Impressions
- Elected official outreach
o Report on execution
Paid Media / Production
- Billing schedule will be determined based on media buying & negotiations
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$12,600 Year One
$10,000 Year Two
$9,000 Year Three
Terry A. Joseph, Executive Director
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Marketing Efforts
2013 – July 2014
2013 Efforts
In 2013, we focused our efforts:
 Raising awareness about the system
 Marketing to Crestview residents
 Marketing to workers in the tourism industry
 Providing people with information about how to use the system
Toolkits: BowStern designed, produced, and distributed toolkits at more than 100 locations
throughout Okaloosa County promoting Okaloosa County Transit. These toolkits specifically
targeted:
 Chambers of commerce
 Welcome centers
 Businesses located along OCT routes
 Northwest Florida State College
 Community centers
 Public buildings like libraries and courthouses
 WorkForce Plus centers and Goodwills
The toolkits included items that explained how to ride OCT and incorporated our theme of Help Us Serve
You.
 Informational flyer that directed readers to the website to learn more about OCT and public
transportation in the area
 Posters to be displayed in break rooms that promote OCT and encourage ridership
 Rack cards that included information on how to ride and a free pass
 Koozies to keep OCT at the forefront of users’ minds
 Magnets for display on refrigerators
Local Business Partnerships: While distributing tool kits, we began to develop partnerships with local
businesses. We made sure they had information about OCT for their customers (especially for
businesses located in Ft. Walton Beach and Destin) and their staff (county-wide). We made follow-up
calls throughout the year to keep these businesses stocked with toolkits and ride guides (when
available), and we worked with several to promote OCT on their marquees and social media pages.
Paid Media: BowStern negotiated paid advertisements in local publications targeting potential riders.
Ads were placed in/on:
 Crestview News Bulletin
 Crestview News Extra
 Crestview News Bulletin website
 Northwest Florida Daily New website
 La Costa Latino
 La Costa Latino online
1725 Capital Circle NE, Ste. 205 Tallahassee, FL 32308
888.912.1110
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Marketing Efforts
2013 – July 2014
Additionally, we took out “rolling billboards” on 10 OCT buses. These buses each had signage on both
sides encouraging people to hop on board. This was a more cost-effective way to advertise throughout
Okaloosa County than paying for traditional stationary billboards.
Eblasts: BowStern sent out quarterly eblasts to elected officials, toolkit distribution sites, and local
transportation enthusiasts promoting OCT and its initiatives.
Public Relations: BowStern composed, distributed, and pitched press releases for OCT on a quarterly
basis, earning positive media coverage of the system in local outlets.
Earned Media Impressions for 2013: 495,877*
*Data not available for all outlets
2014 Efforts
At the request of Elliot Kampert and OCT staff members in 2013, BowStern focused marketing efforts in
early 2014 on establishing an OCT presence on social media.
Social Media: In order to target a younger audience and to increase visibility online, BowStern
created a Facebook account for OCT (www.Facebook.com/RideOCT). To make people aware of
the page, we purchased Facebook ads and ran an art contest for local students.
We continue to post on behalf of OCT every couple of days, and we answer questions about
service and routes.
Community Outreach – Student-Focus: To raise awareness of both OCT and the newly created
Facebook page, BowStern created Art on the Move, a contest open to all local art students.
 Distributed entry forms and letters to all area schools (public and private, elementary
through college) calling for students to illustrate where they would take OCT.
 More than 100 entries from students in grades 1 – 12 were submitted.
 Entries were posted on the Facebook page, and the community voted for their
favorites.
 Winners in elementary, middle, and high school divisions had their art placed on the
exterior of OCT buses.
 This effort took the number of fans of OCT on Facebook from under 50 to almost 1,000
in just one month and exposed thousands of Okaloosa County residents to OCT via
social media.
Eblasts: BowStern is continuing to send out quarterly eblasts in 2014.
888.912.1110
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Marketing Efforts
2013 – July 2014
Public Relations: BowStern is continuing to send out quarterly press releases for OCT in 2014
with one exception. Three press releases were composed, distributed, and pitched for the Art
on the Move contest, earning OCT front-page coverage in local papers.
Earned Media Impression 2014 (to date): 286,670*
*Does not include data for all outlets or for press surrounding July 15 public hearing
Community Outreach: To assist with raising awareness and perception of OCT within the
community, BowStern spear-headed outreach to local businesses:
 Secured OCT representatives time to speak with local chamber members at monthly
meetings.
 Entered OCT into the local Billy Bowlegs parade and designed and printed banners to be
hung on the bus as it rolled down the streets in the parade.
 Made personal phone calls to dozens of local businesses to promote Dump the Pump
and invite them to participate in a Commuter Challenge.
888.912.1110
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: This item is for information only. Please contact Ms. Mary Bo Robinson at
[email protected] or 1-800-226-8914, Extension 228 if additional information is needed.
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OKALOOSA-WALTON TPO
MEETING SCHEDULE 2014
February 20, 2014
Destin City Hall Annex
4100 Indian Bayou Trail - Destin, FL 32541
April 17, 2014
4100 Indian Bayou Trail - Destin, FL 32541
June 19, 2014
204 North Partin Drive
Niceville, FL 32578
August 21, 2014
Niceville, FL 32578
September 18, 2014
Niceville, FL 32578
December 4, 2014
4100 Indian Bayou Trail - Destin, FL 32541.
Meeting times are as follows:
9:30 a.m.
Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC)
1:30 p.m.
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)
3:00 p.m.
Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
To verify a meeting time and date please go to our website at www.wfrpc.org or call 850332-7976 extension 0. You may also e-mail [email protected].
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OKALOOSA-WALTON TPO TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TCC)
MEETING MINUTES
WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (Designated Staff)
June 26, 2014
Members Attending:
Stella Wilson, Chairperson
Eric Davis
Ken Gallander
Loretta Laird
John Hofstad
Jeff Morgan
Tim Whaler
Buddy Wright
Lois Hoyt
City of Crestview
City of Destin
City of DeFuniak Springs
Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Dept.
Walton County
Walton County
Midbay Bridge Authority
Advisory Members:
Jim DeVries
FDOT
Others Attending:
Virgie Bowen
Zach Goodwin
Christy Johnson
Jim Newsom
Jared Perdue
Cory Wilkinson
Sarah Walker
Zach DeVeau
Bill Smith
John Finch
Yeidy Mundo
Alan Roberts
Jim Wood
R. Ashley Grana
Chris Frassetti
Lauren Meebe
Walter Moss
Bruce Price
Jon Morris
Dan Deanda
Gary Kramer
Mary Robinson
Mary Beth Washnock
Brian Youpatoff
Brittany Ellers
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
HDR
HNTB
Kimley-Horn
OCSD
Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine
City of Destin
City of Destin
Walton County Govt. Affairs
City of Niceville
Okaloosa County Airports
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
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A.
CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Wilson called the meeting to order.
B.
APPROVAL OF ADD ON ITEMS TO CONSENT AGENDA - There were no new items to add
to the agenda.
C.
PUBLIC FORUM – Ms. Washnock asked if anyone had an item to present at the public forum.
There being no speakers the public forum was closed.
D.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Washnock presented the consent agenda items.
1. April 17, 2014 Meeting Minutes
2. Consideration of Membership Certifications for the Okaloosa and Walton County
Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board - Enclosure A
3. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-18 Authorizing Filing of the Transportation
Disadvantaged Trust Fund Planning Grant Agreement with the Florida Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged - Enclosure B
4. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-10 Approving Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) District Secretary or Designee as a Non-Voting Advisor to the Okaloosa-Walton
Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - Enclosure C
Mr. Wright moved to approve the meeting minutes and recommend TPO approval of the
other consent items. Ms. Laird seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
E.
ACTION ITEMS
(TIP) - Enclosure D - Mr. Kramer presented. He said the TIP was a review item at the last
meeting in April. Comments were received from FDOT. A revised version of the TIP was
posted online May 23, 2014.
Mr. Hofstad moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign
Resolution 14-07 adopting the Okaloosa-Walton TPO FY 2015 - FY 2019 TIP; Mr. Wright
seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
#4141324, Right-of-Way for SR 30 (US98) from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive
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- Enclosure E - Ms. Washnock stated that the next six items on the agenda were amendments to
the TIP.
Mr. Youpatoff reported that the CAC's recommendation, on Enclosure F, Consideration of OW
Resolution 14-13 amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to add Project #4154744 PD&E Study for
SR 30 Brooks Bridge alternate. The CAC wanted more information as to why a further study
needed to be done. The CAC had a 6-5 vote to defer the item.
Ms. Johnson from FDOT presented the TIP amendments. She advised that Enclosure E is the
addition in the Work Program. She stated it is the right-of-way phase on SR 30 (US 98) from
Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive. It is in the 2014-2015 year.
#4154744, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study for SR 30 (US 98)
Brooks Bridge Alternate - Enclosure F - Ms. Johnson said Enclosure F is the addition of a
PD&E Study for an alternate Brooks Bridge, and is in the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
#4269691, Construction for Resurfacing of SR 10 (US90) from Summertime Drive to West
of SR4 - Enclosure G - Ms. Johnson said Enclosure G is the addition of construction for
resurfacing in the rural area just west of the Yellow River bridge. It is for the 2016-2017 fiscal
year.
5. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-15 Amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to Revise
Project #4213652, Total Costs for Okaloosa County Transit - Enclosure H - Ms. Johnson
said Enclosure H is to revise total project costs for Okaloosa County Transit. This is the 5311
money. This is for 2014-2015, and requires a 50% local match.
Project #4217182, Total Costs for Okaloosa-Walton TPO Planning - Enclosure I - Ms.
Johnson said Enclosure I revises total project costs in the Work Program for Okaloosa-Walton
TPO transit planning; This is for Section 5303 federal, and a local match is required.
Project #4256144, Fund Source DPTO for Northwest Florida Regional Airport Enclosure J - Ms. Johnson said Enclosure J is to revise the project budget for the Northwest
Florida Regional Airport. It revises total project cost in 2018-2019, and adds money in 20182019 for a terminal gate expansion. Mr. Morris said regarding the terminal expansion, the year
before they added two new gates to the terminal concourse. He said the item before them was to
complete the completed design that was deferred, to add one more gate and an additional 5,000
square feet of holding space. More space is needed as airlines are upgrading to larger aircraft
and will load at the second level. The ground level boarding will be for smaller regional
aircraft.
Mr. Youpatoff said the CAC recommended approval of all items except Enclosure F. Mr. Davis
asked why they were studying the Brooks Bridge again. He said when he was on the TCC ten
years ago they were ending a study of the Brooks Bridge. At that time no one wanted a new
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bridge in their backyard. He thought $3 million would be wasted because no one wants the
bridge by their home. He said several studies had already been done.
Mr. DeVries said there are two bridge projects in the Work Program. He said they have a
PD&E for a replacement of the existing Brooks bridge which has reached a point structurally
where either they have to put a lot of money into it to maintain it, or they will need to replace it.
He said there was a lot of input at the local level through FDOT and through the legislative
branch. He said they needed to look at an alternate bridge at the same time. He said they would
be looking at an alternate bridge or be replacing the existing bridge. He said a decision was
made to do a study for an alternate bridge. None of the studies in the past were done at the level
they will be done. Mr. DeVries further stated that it was a PD&E Study, and was an
environmental document that will come up with location and design. He had been involved in
studies with the Ft. Walton Beach Bridge Authority and the Emerald Coast Bridge Authority for
more feasible level studies. The studies did not get all the way through the environmental
phases. He said they were hopeful that it would not take as much money as was programmed.
There would probably have to be two environmental documents if there are two bridges.
Chairperson Wilson said there are a lot of different issues that have come up that are a lot
different than issues that have come up in the past. She said it was her understanding that a
replacement bridge would impact parts of Ft. Walton Beach significantly.
Resolutions O-W 14-12 through O-W 14-17; Mr. Davis seconded; and the motion passed
unanimously.
8. Consideration of Resolution O-W 14-11 Approving Federal Functional Classification
Maps for the Adjusted FHWA Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Wright Urbanized Area for
Okaloosa and Walton Counties Based on the 2010 Census - Enclosure K - Mr. Newsom
from FDOT presented. He stated that every ten years Federal Highway requires FDOT to
redesignate roadway classifications after the census is done. FDOT met with local governments
and changes were recommended by the governments. Mr. Newsom said the local governments
were advised they do not have to wait ten years to revisit roadways. A request needs to be
submitted to the District Secretary to revisit the issue.
Chairperson Wilson asked if there were any changes. Mr. Newsom said in Walton County there
were a few changes, and Okaloosa County stayed the same.
Resolution O-W 14-11 approving Federal Functional Classification Maps for the adjusted
FHWA Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Wright urbanized area for Okaloosa and Walton
Counties based on the 2010 Census; Ms. Laird seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously.
9. Election of Chairs and Vice Chairs for FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015) - Enclosure
L - Ms. Washnock said a nominating committee was selected and Ms. Jones was the only
member present at the meeting. Ms. Washnock recommended taking nominations from the
floor during the TCC meeting. Chairperson Wilson advised she was willing to serve as chair for
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the next year. Ms. Latilda Hughes-Neel had offered to serve as Vice Chair.
Mr. Hofstad said over the years they flip flopped between Okaloosa and Walton counties
regarding who chaired the committee. Mr. Hofstad recommended that Ms. Hughes-Neel
become the Chairman and Ms. Wilson become the Vice Chairman.
Mr. Hofstad moved to approve Ms. Latilda Hughes-Neel as the TCC Chair and Ms. Stella
Wilson as the Vice Chair for FY 2015; Mr. Laird seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously.
F.
Mr. Perdue, representing FDOT, presented the topic of roundabouts in District 3. He said there
are no roundabouts on the state highway system in District 3. He said in Okaloosa County and
in Destin there are several roundabouts. He said there is an aesthetic factor to planning
roundabouts.
Mr. Perdue said that there are many advantages with roundabouts from an efficiency and safety
perspective. They provide a greater than 90% reduction in fatalities, a 76% reduction in
injuries, and a 35% reduction in overall crashes.
Mr. Perdue said roundabouts reduce the need for right-of-way, and reduce long term
maintenance costs. He continued to explain conflict points which are where two or more
vehicles or pedestrians cross paths. These are points where crashes can happen. Roundabouts
reduce the number of conflict points. Short term operational improvements for intersections are
being considered such as turn lanes and signals as well as roundabouts. A district-wide list has
been generated with potential roundabout locations for operational improvements.
Ms. Hoyt asked if pedestrian and bicycle traffic is a consideration. Mr. Perdue said they are.
He said research has indicated that roundabouts are not less safe for pedestrians. He said most
pedestrian accidents occur within marked crosswalks at signalized intersections.
Chairperson Wilson asked what the cap for the volume of capacity is for roundabouts. Mr.
Perdue said FDOT has a new concept called the modern roundabout which focuses on lane
assignment, pavement marking, and signage on the approach to roundabouts. When entering
the roundabout a person is in the lane they need to be in within the roundabout which minimizes
collisions. He said research is still being done regarding volume capacity for roundabouts.
G.
1. I-10 Master Plan - Enclosure M - Ms. Sarah Walker of HNTB presented. She stated that
the project limits include five counties between the Santa Rosa/Okaloosa county line and the
Jackson/Gadsden county line. The Master Plan evaluation process is based on the goals and
objectives from the 2060 Florida Transportation Plan. The criteria and measures were
developed using previous studies. The project is near completion and comments will be
received on the Tier Two recommendations. A final plan will be done by the end of the
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summer.
Ms. Walker said current condition on I-10 in the middle section look good except for the
excessive delay at SR 85 intersections. In 2025 four unsignalized interchanges will have
intersections that will not meet standards and SR 85 will continue to deteriorate. In 2040, if
no improvements are made, nine unsignalized interchanges will have intersections that will
not meet standards.
To address deficiencies and consider enhancements HNTB evaluated the 15 alternatives
previously listed in a Tier One evaluation. A Tier Two analysis was conducted to narrow
down the number of alternatives for recommendation. Eight alternatives were selected that
warranted further evaluation. Finally five alternatives were determined as the preferred
alternatives. Ms. Walker reviewed recommended improvements.
Ms. Walker said there would be opportunities for public input. She said they will be in
Crestview July 31, 2014 and in Chipley August 7, 2014. The preferred alternatives will be
sent to the District for review. A draft plan will be submitted and the final plan will be done
by the end of the summer.
2. Fiscal Year 2014 Commuter Assistance rideOn Program Update - Enclosure N - Mr.
Dan Deanda provided an information card outlining the rideOn Program. He said the
majority of the trips are for work purposes and are provided by carpools and vanpools. Mr.
Deanda introduced Mr. John Finch, the owner and CEO of Sunshine Shuttle.
Mr. Finch explained four different programs Sunshine Shuttle is providing in the region. He
said they are the largest transportation company in Northwest Florida. They have hubs in
San Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Panama City Beach. .
Mr. Finch said Sunshine Shuttle is the preferred vendor at the new International Airport.
Visitors are met with highly qualified drivers in new vehicles.
Sunshine Shuttle now has a motor coach company. Schools and churches are serviced with
motor coaches. Sunshine Shuttle also has a limousine company.
Mr. Finch explained that none of their programs are government funded. He further
explained their San Destin program. There are 200 contributors into the program. Service
is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Parking and traffic problems in San Destin have
been alleviated by Sunshine Shuttle service.
Mr. Finch said there is a parking problem at Seaside. He said they created a Park and Ride
program allowing employees space to park. The employees are commuted back and forth
daily. This has benefited the merchants in increased sales and the merchants pay into the
program.
Mr. Finch moved to their Panama City Beach program. The area has excessive cars in the
area due to spring breakers. Liquor sponsors are paying into the Shuttle program. Two
shuttle buses were tested during spring break with great success. Next year there will be 15
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shuttle buses servicing the area for 30 days. The transportation will be free.
Mr. Finch spoke regarding their newest program, the Turtle Express on 30A. The Express
has helped alleviate traffic issues. The carpool service runs during the summer and is free to
the user.
Mr. Finch said all the programs are environmentally friendly and alleviate traffic in the
communities.
3. Summary of Transportation-Related Legislation Enacted by the 2014 Legislature Enclosure O - Ms. Robinson referenced Page O-37 in the agenda, specifically Section 17
addressing Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). She said after the last census the
urbanized boundaries and membership reapportionment was redone. The cap of 19
members had been met. The new legislation increased the state imposed maximum
membership of the MPO to 25 members.
Ms. Robinson said there had been discussion about the lack of clarity in the statute
regarding more than a one county MPO, and the percentage of county commissioners that
need to serve. The legislation provides for the one-third requirement and specifies that it
can be a combination of commissioners from all affected counties.
Next Ms. Robinson referred to a section entitled Relating to Bicycle and Pedestrian Ways.
She said people from the MPO Advisory Council and other statewide organizations were
advocating that FDOT be allowed to use state funds to invest for capital on systems of
interconnected multi-use trails. The amount of funding was not expanded but rather this
became one more way the funds could be used.
Ms. Robinson said the Hurlburt Field Air Force Base overpass was designated as Colonel
Bud Day Overpass.
H.
INFORMATION ITEMS Ms. Washnock noted the following items were included in the agenda packet:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Bicycle Path/Sidewalk Email Correspondence
Governor's Appointment of Membership
TPO Passenger Rail Support
Summary of Transportation-Related Legislation by the 2014 Legislation
Ms. Washnock advised the next TCC meeting will be held in Niceville on August 21, 2014.
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Approved by TCC
Date: ____________________
Signed:
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OKALOOSA-WALTON TPO CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING MINUTES
WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (Designated Staff)
June 26, 2014
Members Attending:
Steven Czonstka, Chairman
Niceville
Douglass Bacon
Duane Goehring
Bill Cox
Dean Covey
Charlene Greenwald
Yvonne Earle
Mark Hamrick
Wayland Davis
Landrum Edwards
Thomas Stein
Niceville
Niceville
Crestview
Ft. Walton Beach
Ft. Walton Beach
Ft. Walton Beach
Ft. Walton Beach
Freeport
Crestview
Walton County
Others Attending:
Jim DeVries
Virgie Bowen
Zach Goodwin
Christy Johnson
Chris Sponseller
Sarah Walker
Zach DeVeau
Bob Berkstresser
John Finch
Alan Roberts
Dan Deanda
Gary Kramer
Mary Robinson
Mary Beth Washnock
Brian Youpatoff
Brittany Ellers
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
FDOT
HNTB
Kimley-Horn
Okaloosa County Transit
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
TPO Staff
A.
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Czonstka called the meeting to order.
B.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Chairman Czonstka called for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Bacon moved to approve the agenda, Mr. Davis seconded; and the motion was unanimously
approved.
C.
PUBLIC FORUM - Chairman Czonstka called for speakers. There being no speakers the meeting
moved to the next item.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of April 17, 2014 meeting minutes. Chairman Czonstka called for a motion to approve
the April 2014 minutes. Ms. Greenwald noted a correction for the minutes. On Page 9, Item 6,
"transportation products" was corrected to read "transportation projects."
Ms. Greenwald moved to approve the April 17, 2014 meeting minutes as corrected, Mr. Covey
seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
E.
ACTION ITEMS:
(TIP) – Enclosure D -Mr. Kramer presented the item. He said it was a review item in April and
comments were requested and received by the FDOT. The revised second draft was posted online
on May 23, 2014 on the West Florida Regional Planning Council's website.
Ms. Greenwald moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign
Resolution O-W 14-07 adopting the Okaloosa-Walton TPO FY 2015 - FY 2019 TIP, Mr.
Bacon seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
#4141324, Right-of-Way for SR 39 (US98) from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive Enclosure E- Ms. Washnock said there were six TIP amendments to be presented by Ms. Johnson.
Ms. Johnson said the TIP mirrors the Work Program. When there are changes to the Work Program
the TIP is amended. She said Enclosure E adds right-of-way for widening US 98 from Emerald
Bay to Tang-O-Mar Drive.
Mr. Stein moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution
O-W 14-12 amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to add Project #4141324, right-of-way for SR 30
(US98) from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive; Ms. Greenwald seconded, and the
motion passed unanimously.
#4154744, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study for SR 30 (US 98) Brooks
Bridge Alternate - Enclosure F -Ms. Johnson said the item was to add funding for the PD&E
Study for the Brooks Bridge alternate for approximately $3 million. Mr. Bacon said that a lot of
money had been spent on studies in the past. He thought they could consolidate the previous
studies to minimize the cost of a new study.
Ms. Johnson said another phase had been added into the Work Program for $3 million. Mr.
DeVries said that while $3.2 million was in the Work Program, the Department did not think the
project would cost that much. FDOT wanted want to ensure there would be enough funding to
obtain consultants and negotiate the contract. He said there are two projects in the TIP. There was
$3 million that was already programmed in the one adopted for the replacement of the existing
facility. He said additionally they were looking at an alternate alignment. The Federal Highway
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Administration (FHWA) said FDOT has to have two environmental documents in order to obtain
FHWA's approval.
Chairman Czonstka asked when the previous study was done. Mr. DeVries said a study has never
been completed. He said Emerald Coast Bridge Authority did a study that was not a full PD&E
level document in 2006. Ms. Greenwald said alternate locations were considered and it was
determined that replacement in the present location is needed. She thought the study for $3 million
was a waste of money that could be spent elsewhere. She said she could not vote for the study.
Chairman Czonstka called for questions on Enclosure F, the study for Brooks Bridge alternate. He
asked how they would be able to limit the money when they have no idea what the study is intended
to accomplish and how much it will cost. He asked if Mr. Bacon was in general against any study.
Mr. Bacon said he was against doing the same thing again. Mr. Bacon said there was no
breakdown on what work will be repeated in the new study. He requested a more detailed
breakdown.
Mr. DeVries said there is information and data from previous studies that will be used. He said it
has been a while since the last Emerald Coast Bridge Authority study. He thought the
environmental agencies would have FDOT update the study. He said the data was collected six to
eight years ago. He said there would be some rehashing of work that was done, plus additional
work. He said there was going to be a requirement to update the data FDOT has from past studies.
He said in this case they were looking for an alternate alignment for a bridge crossing somewhere in
the bay's system in the Ft. Walton Beach area.
Mr. Edwards asked if they could produce paperwork showing how many studies have been done.
He thought they should use the survey information that was developed in the past instead of
spending money to do new surveys.
Mr. Bacon asked if there had been public workshops or public opinion polls. He said all the
opinion polls in the past have shown that the public is opposed to any of the proposed routes.
Mr. DeVries said there will be many public workshops and a lot of public involvement in the
process. He did not expect a public opinion poll.
Chairman Czonstka said most of the objection was because there was not enough information as to
what the $3 million is to be used for. He suggested deferring the item until more information is
provided. He said they could make a motion to approve or disapprove.
Ms. Earle said she was going to make a motion to pass the agreement. She said she was involved
with the bridge since the 1990's. She said she was trusting FDOT not to spend the entire $3 million.
She said FDOT does have to provide an update because the situation by the bridge has changed.
Ms. Earle moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign
Resolution O-W 14-13 amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to Add Project #4154744, Project
Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study for SR 30 (US 98) Brooks Bridge Alternate;
Mr. Stein seconded.
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Ms. Greenwald clarified that the other $3 million is study for the replacement where the bridge is
presently located. She said this $3 million plus is for an alternate. Ms. Earle said she always
thought they needed an alternate. She further stated they did not want a toll bridge.
A vote was taken on the motion by a show of hands. There were five votes for the motion, and
five opposed. The motion failed by a vote of 5-6 with Chairman Czonstka voting in
opposition.
Ms. Washnock said the committee was making a recommendation to the TPO, and that the TPO
takes the action. Chairman Czonstka asked what the committee was recommending.
Mr. Edwards made a recommendation that the committee ask for more information, and see what
can be provided from what has already been studied, and what needs to be done. Chairman
Czonstka asked for a motion.
Mr. Edwards moved to recommend that the TPO defer action on this item and obtain more
information on the validity of doing a new study. Ms. Davis seconded the motion. The motion
passed by a vote of 6-5 with Chairman Czonstka voting in favor.
#4269691, Construction for Resurfacing of SR 10 (US 90) from Summertime Drive to West of
SR4 - Enclosure G -Ms. Johnson said Resolution O-W 14-14 was for resurfacing west of
Crestview on US 90 in the rural area.
Ms. Earle moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign
Resolution O-W 14-14 amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to add Project #4269691, construction
for resurfacing of SR 10 (US 90) from Summertime Drive to west of SR4; Mr. Stein seconded,
and the motion passed unanimously.
#4213652, Total Costs for Okaloosa County Transit - Enclosure H - Ms. Johnson said the
resolution revises the total project costs in the Work Program for Okaloosa County Transit, and that
it is 5311 funding. She stated it requires a 50% local match. She said it was operating money for
the rural area. It is used to match the express in Crestview going into Niceville/Ft. Walton, and
used for match for paratransit trips.
Mr. Davis moved to recommend that the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign
Resolution O-W 14-15 amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to revise Project #4213652, total costs
for Okaloosa County Transit; and Ms. Earle seconded.
Mr. Bacon asked if this was the same transit system operating in Crestview. He said the Crestview
system had such low ridership that they wanted to reduce the number of bus stops. Ms. Johnson
said the funding supports any non-urban public transportation service, and would also be for doorto-door paratransit trips. She said the routes with low ridership are no longer in operation.
Mr. Cox asked if the money could be used to start up the bus routes that were closed down. Ms.
Johnson said it can be used for any service in the north end of the county, i.e. rural areas. It
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requires a 50% local match.
Mr. Cox said Routes 11 and 12 were the Crestview routes that were discontinued. He said the only
route now running is the WAVE from Crestview to the south end of the county. Ms. Johnson said
this funding is used for that express route. The County pays a 50% match. The funding is also used
for paratransit trips and matches the state Transportation Disadvantaged funding. The question was
asked by a member if the County has given any indication as to what they are going to match.
Mr. Bob Berkstresser said he recently took over the Okaloosa County transit system, and that he
intends to reinvigorate the system. He recommended advertising and speaking positively about the
bus system. He was to meet with the commissioners to explain who rides the buses. He said there
are deviations to the routes for the transportation disadvantaged. He said if the bus is discontinued
the people will be calling for a paratransit vehicle. He asked for support for the funding for the bus
system. He said it was his intent to increase ridership, get costs down, and improve service.
Chairman Czonstka asked Mr. Berkstresser if he was working with the cities or just the county. Mr.
Berkstresser said he worked only with the County presently; however, he intended to speak to some
of the municipalities. He said before he spoke to the commissioners they were not in favor of
funding the public portion of the fixed bus route service.
Ms. Greenwald asked Mr. Berkstresser if he would change to use vans and take the buses off the
road that are running empty. Mr. Berstresser said he would change to vans.
Mr. Cox said there was a third bus route that may be discontinued in San Destin. He asked the
status of that route. Mr. Berkstresser said the county commissioners would decide if it is
discontinued. Mr. Cox asked if ridership increased because that was to be the determining factor as
to whether the route is discontinued. Mr. Berkstresser thought the ridership increased 6%.
A vote was taken by a show of hands. There were two opposing votes by Ms. Charlene
Greenwald and Mr. Mark Hamrick. The motion passed.
#4217182, Total Costs for Okaloosa-Walton TPO Planning - Enclosure I -Ms. Johnson stated
this was for federal funding, Section 5303. A local match is required.
Resolution O-W 14-16 amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to revise Project #4217182, total costs
for Okaloosa-Walton TPO planning, Mr. Davis seconded, and the motion was unanimously
approved.
#4256144, Fund Source DPTO for Northwest Florida Regional Airport - Enclosure J - Ms.
Johnson said the item was to revise funding for the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. The TIP
amendment revised total costs for the fund source. The funding is for a terminal expansion.
Resolution O-W 14-17 amending the FY 2015-2019 TIP to revise Project #4256144, fund
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source DPTO for Northwest Florida Regional Airport, Mr. Cox seconded, and the motion was
unanimously approved.
8. Election of Chairs and Vice Chairs for FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015) - Enclosure L Ms. Washnock stated that there had been a nominating committee meeting. Mr. Edwards said the
committee selected nominees for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The committee recommended Mr.
Steven Czonstka for Chairman, and Ms. Charlene Greenwald for Vice Chair.
Mr. Edwards moved to approve Mr. Czonstka for Chairman and Ms. Greenwald for Vice
Chair for FY 2015, Mr. Covey seconded; and the motion was unanimously approved.
F.
Mr. DeVries advised there were no items to report.
Ms. Greenwald said she wanted signs from DeFuniak Springs to SR 85 to be done in the most
expedient way to assist travel. She said the signs tell you to get off at SR 285 to go to Eglin and
Hurlburt, and that it did not make sense. She said it should be Niceville and Destin, or Valparairso.
She said it is confusing all the way to Crestview. She said she tried to talk to Mr. Vest at the
Transportation Symposium about the lack of signs for the new toll road. She asked if it was FDOT's
responsibility or if it was Mid Bay Bridge's responsibility.
Mr. DeVries said it is a state road. He stated it is operated and maintained by FDOT through a lease
purchase agreement. He asked if she was talking about the signs indicating there is an administrative
fee. Ms. Greenwald said no. She said when driving from Jacksonville she was careful to not miss any
signs. She said the sign is located before Panama City Beach which is Exit 112. She said it was at mile
marker 117. It is one of two signs on the same post. She said it is very busy and people drive at 80
mph. and the sign cannot be read. She said when you get off of SR 85 there is only one sign
exclusively dedicated to the Mid Bay Bridge. She said the sign is at a traffic light and hard to see
because it is a revolving sign. Mr. DeVries said that was not an FDOT sign. Ms. Greenwald said Mr.
Vest was very unresponsive and defensive to her. She asked Mr. DeVries to tell him the problem.
Mr. DeVries said there are very specific guidelines as to the type of signing FDOT can use for the Mid
Bay bridge. The Mid Bay Bridge Authority pays for billboards along I-10 to guide people to use their
route. He said he would see Mr. Jared Perdue of FDOT that day and he would give Ms. Greenwald's
name and number to Mr. Perdue. He said he would ask Mr. Perdue to have the people in his section
that deal with posting of signs on state routes call Ms. Greenwald.
Mr. Cox asked if animal fencing at the Okaloosa County portion of I-10 is an FDOT project. Mr.
DeVries said it was an FDOT project for the fencing along I-10. He said it was in the TIP several years
ago. He said it may be under FDOT's general maintenance budget item.
Ms. Greenwald said someone wrote to the newspaper about an alternate to US 98. She said there was a
lot of dissention because there had been an accident. She suggested having Eglin and Hurlburt build an
access road on their property exclusive to the Air Force to alleviate traffic on US 98. Mr. DeVries said
during his latest discussion with Hurlburt, he learned that they are interested in the traffic issues on US
98. Hurlburt advised that there are no defense access funds to make any improvements on the base.
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1. I-10 Master Plan Update - Enclosure M - Ms. Sarah Walker, from HNTB presented. She said the
project limits for the plan are the five counties between Santa Rosa/Okaloosa County line and the
Jackson/Gadsden County line. The evaluation process is based on the goals and objectives of the
2060 Florida Transportation Plan. The master plan is a long range plan out to 2040.
Ms. Walker said HNTB was nearing completion of the plan and will receive comments on the Tier
Two recommendations. The plan should be done by the end of the summer. The current conditions
were good except for excessive delay at the SR 85 interchange. In 2025 four of the unsignalized
interchanges will have some issues, as well as SR 85 will continue to get worse. She said if no
improvements are made, by 2040 there will be nine interchanges with issues.
Ms. Walker said to address the deficiencies and consider enhancements for the I-10 corridor, they
evaluated the 15 alternatives set forth earlier in a Tier One evaluation. Then a Tier Two analysis
was done. Ms. Walker reviewed the Tier Two results. Five alternatives were selected to be used to
address deficiencies and recommend enhancements for the future.
Ms. Walker reviewed recommendations. Ms. Walker said on July 31, 2014 there will be a meeting
in Crestview for public involvement. Also there will be a meeting August 7, 2014 in Chipley. She
said the preferred alternatives will be sent to the FDOT District for review. The final Master Plan
will be submitted by the end of the summer.
2. Fiscal Year 2014 Commuter Assistance rideOn Program Update - Enclosure N - Mr. Deanda
said the rideOn Program is a carpool and vanpool program. He introduced Mr. John Finch and Mr.
Alan Roberts, from the Sunshine Shuttle, to speak about their efforts with the program.
Mr. Finch said they have three divisions: a limousine company, a motor coach company, and
Sunshine Shuttle. They have hubs in San Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Panama City Beach. Mr.
Finch said they have a contract at the new International Airport at Panama City Beach.
Program 1 - Mr. Finch addressed their coach and limousine divisions. He said their San Destin
program moved 250,000 people last year. This greatly alleviated parking problems in San
Destin. He said over 200 stakeholders pay into the program, which is free to the public.
Program 2 - Mr. Finch said Seaside is paying for the program and Seaside's employees park in
an off property location. The merchants pay into the program and have seen an increase in
sales.
Program 3 - Mr. Finch said they were implementing a program at Panama City Beach. It was
tested for Spring Break. They transport from the airport to the beach. The liquor sponsors pay
into the program. Service will be provided with 15 buses during the next Spring Break.
Program 4 - Next Mr. Finch spoke about their service called the Turtle Express which services
CR 30A. He said they are doing a pilot program with one shuttle bus for the summer. They
stop at merchant doors every 45 minutes. The resorts and merchants fund the service.
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Ms. Earle said traffic is a problem when going to Destin from Ft. Walton Beach. She asked if
Mr. Finch tried to get something to go from Ft. Walton Beach to the Commons, or to the harbor.
Mr. Finch said they had not; however they were looking to adding service.
Mr. Davis said a problem was being created by having people come to the area that throw beer
bottles and drink. Mr. Finch said the people are coming and the effort is to mitigate the
damage, and provide service responsibly. Chairman Czonstka said it was good to have private
enterprise provide the service rather than having the county or city provide the service.
3. Summary of Transportation-Related Legislation enacted by the 2014 Legislature - Ms.
Robinson referred to the agenda enclosure with a summary of transportation related legislation from
the 2014 legislative session. She spoke about Section 17 which dealt with Metropolitan Planning
Organizations. She said over the past year new urbanized boundaries were done, followed by
determining member apportionment. She said TPO concerns were addressed with the legislation.
The legislation changed the membership cap from 19 to 25 members.
Ms. Robinson said regarding multicounty MPOs and the one-third requirement membership the
statutory language was clarified.
Next Ms. Robinson referred to legislation relating to bicycle and pedestrian ways, Senate Bill 2514.
She said the FDOT may now use their funding from the state trust fund to fund capital
improvements to develop a system of interconnected multiuse trails. Even though it does not allow
for operation and maintenance, it will lead to a more multimodal way of using trust funds.
Ms. Robinson said under the section for transportation designations the Colonel Bud Day Overpass
had been designated. The request for this designation was originated by the Okaloosa-Walton TPO
and committees.
Mr. Bacon referred to a newspaper article regarding gas powered bikes being allowed on streets.
He said it was signed into law that motorized gasoline vehicles under 50 cc were allowed on public
streets. He said if there is a flood of 50 cc motorcycles there will be safety problems on city streets
and highways like US 98. He also thought there would be environmental problems. He asked if
there would be a program to institute a separator on the highway for small motorcycles and
bicycles. Ms. Robinson said she would bring back information on the topic to the CAC in August
or September. Chairman Czonstka said Senator Gaetz and Representative Gaetz were going to be
present for a review of the legislative session June 27, 2014 at the Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of
Commerce, and that it was open to the public.
H.
INFORMATION ITEMS (No Presentations) - Enclosure O
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Bicycle Path/Sidewalk E-mail Correspondence
Governor's Appointment of Membership
TPO Passenger Rail Support
Summary of Transportation-Related Legislation by the 2014 Legislation
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OTHER BUSINESS
1. Ms. Washnock asked Ms. Greenwald if she had anything to report about the Transportation
Symposium. Ms. Greenwald said the primary theme of the symposium was that transportation and
economic development are interdependent. She handed out a list of information regarding the
symposium she prepared for the members. She said Ms. Robinson and staff did a very superior job
with the symposium.
2. Chairman Czonstka noted that the next meeting would be held August 21, 2014 at the Niceville
Community Center.
J.
Approved by CAC
Date: ____________________
Signed:
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Fatal Crashes, SR 85 - SR 123 to State Line, 1/1/2008 - 7/8/2014
Date
City
County
Street
Intersection
Vehicles
3/16/2008
4/7/2008
6/8/2008
6/25/2008
8/12/2008
11/3/2008
11/26/2008
11/29/2008
12/17/2008
1/13/2009
5/5/2009
7/31/2009
10/20/2009
10/21/2009
2/17/2010
4/6/2010
5/8/2010
10/1/2010
1/27/2011
6/8/2011
10/12/2011
4/24/2012
8/17/2012
9/20/2012
3/3/2013
5/13/2013
7/31/2013
10/10/2013
2/8/2014
6/11/2014
Crestview
Crestview
Unincorporated
Crestview
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Crestview
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Niceville
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Laurel Hill
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Walton
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Walton
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
Okaloosa
FERDON N BLVD
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
FERDON S BLVD
SR 123
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
S FERDON BLVD SR85
STATE ROAD 85
STATEROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
FERDON S BLVD
SR 85
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85 NORTH
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 123
NWFL Airport SVC Road
SR 123
STATE ROAD 123
SR-85
STATE RD 85
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD-85
STATE RD 85
STATE ROAD-85
COMMERCE DR
STATE ROAD 8
JONES RD
HOSPITAL DR
SR 85
LITTLE SILVER ROAD
STATE ROAD 123
LIVE OAK CHURCH ROAD
HELMS FARM ROAD
COUNTY LINE ROAD
BILL LUNDY ROAD
P J ADAMS PKWY
W MCWHORTER AVENUE
W MCWHORTER ROAD
KENYA CIRCLE
EDNEY W AVE
COLLEGE BLVD
SHADY LANE
COLLEGE BLVD
LITTLE SILVER ROAD
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 85
SR 85
STATE ROAD 85
MCWHORTER AVE
OLD ANTIOCH RD
PHIL TYNER ROAD
SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
HOUSTON LN
SOUTHERN COMFORT DRIVE
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
SOURCE: UWF Geoplan Center, 2014
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Fatalities Injuries
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
3
0
3
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
3
3
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Alcohol- DrugBike Ped
Related Related
N
N
0
0
Y
N
0
0
Y
Y
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
Y
Y
0
0
N
N
0
0
Y
Y
0
0
N
N
0
0
Y
Y
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
Y
N
0
1
Y
N
0
0
Y
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
Y
N
0
0
Y
Y
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
N
N
0
0
Y
N
0
0
GF
Fatal Crashes
SR 85 - SR 123 to State Line
1/1/2008 - 7/8/2014
Fatal Crash
Date
Street
Intersection
3/16/2008
FERDON N BLVD
COMMERCE DR
4/7/2008
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 8
6/8/2008
STATE ROAD 85
JONES RD
6/25/2008
FERDON S BLVD
HOSPITAL DR
8/12/2008
SR 123
SR 85
11/3/2008
STATE ROAD 85
LITTLE SILVER ROAD
11/26/2008
STATE ROAD 85
STATE ROAD 123
11/29/2008
STATE ROAD 85
LIVE OAK CHURCH ROAD
12/17/2008
STATE ROAD 85
HELMS FARM ROAD
1/13/2009
STATE ROAD 85
COUNTY LINE ROAD
5/5/2009
STATE ROAD 85
BILL LUNDY ROAD
7/31/2009 S FERDON BLVD SR85
P J ADAMS PKWY
10/20/2009
STATE ROAD 85
W MCWHORTER AVENUE
10/21/2009
STATEROAD 85
W MCWHORTER ROAD
2/17/2010
STATE ROAD 85
KENYA CIRCLE
4/6/2010
FERDON S BLVD
EDNEY W AVE
5/8/2010
SR 85
COLLEGE BLVD
10/1/2010
STATE ROAD 85
SHADY LANE
1/27/2011 STATE ROAD 85 NORTH
COLLEGE BLVD
6/8/2011
STATE ROAD 85
LITTLE SILVER ROAD
10/12/2011
STATE ROAD 123
STATE ROAD 85
4/24/2012 NWFL Airport SVC Road
STATE ROAD 85
8/17/2012
SR 123
SR 85
9/20/2012
STATE ROAD 123
STATE ROAD 85
3/3/2013
SR-85
MCWHORTER AVE
5/13/2013
STATE RD 85
OLD ANTIOCH RD
7/31/2013
STATE ROAD 85
PHIL TYNER ROAD
10/10/2013
STATE ROAD-85
SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
2/8/2014
STATE RD 85
HOUSTON LN
6/11/2014
STATE ROAD-85
SOUTHERN COMFORT DRIVE
®
0
1.25
2.5
5
Miles
SOURCE: UF GeoPlan Center, 2014
M-21
From: [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 11:10 AM To: Jim Wood Cc: Rey Bailey Subject: Senate passes Surface Transportation Bill Senate passes Surface Transportation Bill By a vote of 79 yeas to 18 nays, the Senate passed H.R. 5021, the House version of the bill to extend MAP‐21 surface transportation programs and fund the Highway Trust Fund. The Senate adopted two amendments, however, that changed the House bill in distinct ways. The first amendment adopted would replace the funding title of the House bill with some additional funding offsets to pay for it. The second amendment replaced the text of the House bill to shorten the extension until December 19, rather than the end of May 2015. The Senate ?Ts bill also replaces the funding title that had been adopted by dropping the ?opension smoothing ? offset. This offset received criticism over the last several weeks and also when it was used to pay for MAP‐21 in 2012. Additionally, the Senate ?Ts bill reduces funding from $11 billion to $8 billion. The bill returns to the House for consideration. The House could pass the amended Senate bill and send it on to the President. Alternatively, the House could further amend the bill and send it back to the Senate. It is likely that the House will amend the bill again, return it to the Senate, and then recess for August. This would leave the Senate to either accept the House bill or, instead, not pass the House bill and risk criticism over the loss of 700,000 transportation jobs. Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 345 Washington, DC 20001 T (202) 624‐3680 F (202) 624‐3685 www ?S. ?Sampo ?S. ?Sorg<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/4s97o‐576ev‐
2hcowtruxz?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ampo.org> Mary Beth Washnock TPO Coordinator [email protected] 850‐332‐7976<tel:850‐332‐7976> x 228 [http://wfrpc.grendelfly.com/dload/mn/4036934254WFRPCGRE.JPG] NOTICE: E‐mail communications to or from West Florida Regional Planning Council employees are considered to be public records. Florida's public records law requires these communications be made available to the public and media upon request. (Florida Statutes, Chapter 119) M-22
________________________________ “Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the City of Destin officials are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e‐mail address and communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.” M-23

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