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BROOKS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STUDY

March 3, 2016

Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting #2

Welcome Introductions Recap: Project Overview & Process Project Status Update

• Environmental Agency Coordination
• Engineering Analysis (Traffic & Typical Section)
• Environmental Analysis

Open Discussion Adjourn

Agenda

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What is the Purpose of the Study?

Identify the best solution and location for

replacement of the existing Brooks Bridge and secure federal approvals

Why is the Project Needed?

Structurally deficient Does not meet current design standards Does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA) pedestrian/bike requirements

Recap: Purpose and Need

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Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Location Map

Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Schedule

Alternatives Analysis Alternatives Public Workshop Public Hearing Environmental & Engineering Documents Final FHWA Project Approval

Environmental Analysis

Jan May Jan Feb Dec

Community Outreach 4 3 5 7 6 8

Project Initiation Environmental & Engineering Data Collection

2 0 1 8 2 0 1 7 2 0 1 6

Apr

Public Kickoff Meeting

Feb

2 0 1 5

2 1

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Jul

Status Update

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Completed initial environmental agency

coordination (ETDM)

Completed Navigation Study Completed traffic modeling Began alternatives analysis Began environmental evaluation Continued public outreach activities

Determine Recommended Replacement Alternative Evaluate Alternatives

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S T E P

Develop Alternatives

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S T E P

Analyze Typical Sections

3

S T E P

Analyze Current and Future Traffic

2

S T E P

Determine Bridge Height

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Summary Degrees of Effect

ETDM Review

7 PHYSICAL NATURAL CULTURAL COMMUNITY Air Quality Contaminated Sites Infrastructure Noise Navigation Coastal & Marine Farmlands Floodplains Special Designations Water Quality & Quantity Wetlands Wildlife & Habitat Historic Archeological Sites Recreation Areas Section 4(f) Potential Aesthetic Effects Economic Land Use Mobility Relocation Social

2 3 2 2 4 3 N/A 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 N/A No Involvement 3 Moderate 1 Enhanced 4 Substantial

For additional information on the FDOT Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) and Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT) process, visit: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/ETDM.shtm (project number 14214).

None 5 Dispute Resolution 2 Minimal

Summary of Primary ETAT Reviewer Concerns

Social/Cultural Resources

• Potential right-of-way acquisition of commercial, residential, or recreation properties
• Potential to impact parks and historic properties, considered Section 4(f) resources

Natural Resources

• Stormwater runoff has potential to impact surface waters and wetlands
• Gulf Islands National Seashore is a Florida Outstanding Water requiring high protection
• Valuable habitats including estuarine salt marsh and sea grass beds in project area
• Multiple Federal and State threatened and endangered species potentially present and

protection measures must be in place for each

• Essential Fish Habitat within project area and will require coordination with NMFS

Physical Resources

• Potentially contaminated sites near the corridor must be evaluated
• Bridge must meet required clearances and obtain USCG permit

ETDM Review

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Determine Bridge Height

US Coast Guard Required Clearances

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ADA Requirements

Determine Bridge Height

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Analyze Current & Future Traffic

2040 Traffic

58,700 vehicles

per day crossing Brooks Bridge

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Analyze Typical Sections

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Analyze Typical Sections

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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EXISTING CONDITION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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PHASE I CONSTRUCTION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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PHASE IIA CONSTRUCTION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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PHASE IIB CONSTRUCTION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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FINAL CONDITION

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Develop Alternatives

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Engineering

• Purpose and Need
• Alternatives Analysis
• Structures
• Traffic
• Right-of-Way
• Safety
• Bicycles/Pedestrians
• Drainage
• Utilities
• Cost

Environmental

• Air Quality
• Noise
• Social and Community
• Wetlands
• Wildlife and Habitat
• Visual and Aesthetics
• Parks and Recreational Facilities
• Water Quality
• Cultural Resources
• Land Uses
• Economics
• Contamination
• Construction

Public Involvement

• Public Meetings
• Agency and Elected Official

briefings

• Stakeholder/Small group meetings
• Website
• Newsletters
• Social Media

Evaluate Alternatives

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Okaloosa-Walton TPO Briefings

• April 16, 2015; February 18, 2016

Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Agency Review

• April 17, 2015 – October 27, 2015

Public Kickoff Meeting

• April 23, 2015

Stakeholder Advisory Group Meetings

• September 10, 2015
• March 3, 2016

Outreach Activities

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Local and agency coordination

• City of Fort Walton Beach
• Chamber of Commerce
• Okaloosa County (Commissioners, Convention Center, Fire District, Public Works)
• Eglin Air Force Base
• National Park Service / Gulf Islands National Seashore
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Coast Guard
• Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association / Warrior Tombigee Waterway Association

Outreach Activities

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What would you like this project to achieve?

• Ex., Less traffic, improved connectivity

What elements would you like to see incorporated into the project?

• Ex., sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use path, bridge overlooks

What concerns do you have?

• Ex., business impacts, construction, access, safety

Open Discussion

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Stay Involved

http://www.nwflroads.com Date:

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Time:

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Location:

Emerald Coast Convention Center 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548

Alternatives Public Meeting: Can’t attend the meeting?

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