FEC/Henry Flagler Speedway to Sunshine Henry Flagler DRAFT - - - PDF document
AMTRAK / FEC CORRIDOR PROJECT Station Location Evaluation: Work-in-Progress Presentation City of Cocoa June 23, 2010 FEC/Henry Flagler Speedway to Sunshine Henry Flagler DRAFT - Amtrak/FEC Corridor Project - Cocoa Station Site
June 23, 2010
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tuart EXISTING STATIONS (East Coast) Jacksonville … . West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami
Ot her Exist ing S t at ions include Orlando, Tampa, Wint er Park, S anford, Lakeland, and more.
LEGEND Exist ing Amt rak S ervice (on CS X) New Amt rak S ervice on FEC
Station parking (25+ spaces)
New Station Building (“medium size” or 2,500 SF) 1000’ platform with canopy
Station parking (25+ spaces)
Renovated Station Building (2,500 SF for station plus 1,500 SF for other uses) 1000’ platform with canopy
STRENGTHS Location within Cocoa Downtown CRA and adjacent to Diamond Square CRA Can utilize Stone Street right-of-way for parking & access Provides ancillary economic development in TOD district (quarter- to half-mile) Can accommodate minimum station infrastructure CHALLENGES Site requires construction of new station building & improvements Location will cause delays on SR 520 for northbound trains Limited ingress/egress for vehicles, particularly buses Median closure at US1 presents conflict for pedestrian access across US1, directing pedestrians to SR 520 (higher speed, limited pedestrian features) Limited on-site ancillary commercial opportunities (without additional land acquisition) Site will require siding to be extended through SR 520, adding cost & road closures during construction
STRENGTHS Location within Cocoa Downtown CRA and adjacent to Diamond Square CRA Size of site & building (4000 SF) allows potential for on-site ancillary commercial
Intersection with US1 includes four-way lighted signal, with good access for all vehicles, including particularly bus access to the Port Site location offers financial participation by City of Rockledge/CRA Good pedestrian access across US1 along RLJ Blvd. into Cocoa Village along pedestrian-friendly 2-lane roadway Provides ancillary economic development in TOD district (quarter- to half-mile) CHALLENGES CHALLENGES Grade of site is below US1, requiring retaining walls with stairs and/or other treatment TOD potential is limited in immediate proximity to station to west by environmental preserve and public housing) FEC may require lease of site (not sale), reducing capital costs but increasing annual operating/maintenance costs