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PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 26, 2017

Fruitville Road

Tamiami Trail

PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 26, 2017

Fruitville Road

Tamiami Trail

The Florida Department of Transportation, or FDOT, in cooperation with the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County, and the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is conducting a Project Development and Environment, or PD&E study, to evaluate improvements to the US 41 at Fruitville Road Intersection.

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Fruitville Road

Tamiami Trail

The purpose of this public hearing is to present information to you about the proposed intersection improvements at the US 41 at Fruitville Road intersection and to receive your comments about the proposed project.

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Pr Project Loc Location tion

• The US 41 (SR 45 / Tamiami Trail)

intersection at Fruitville Road is located within the limits of the City of Sarasota, Florida.

• The limits of the project extend along

US 41 from 1st Street through the intersection to north of 5th Street and along Fruitville Road from west of the US 41 intersection to west of Cocoanut Avenue.

Not to Scale

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Currently, US 41 is a major roadway with high traffic volumes and acts as a barrier for residents and visitors between Downtown and the waterfront.

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For this study, the FDOT has evaluated improvements to the intersection at US 41 and Fruitville Road that would accommodate all modes of travel and provide for a better integrated transportation system.

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PD& PD&E Study udy Obj Objectiv ctives es

The PD&E Study is being conducted to evaluate the need for improvements and to document environmental and engineering analyses to assist the FDOT in reaching a decision about the location and conceptual design of the proposed improvements to the US 41 at Fruitville Road intersection.

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Purpose rpose an and Need Need

The purpose of this project is to identify intersection improvements at US 41 at Fruitville Road to enhance non‐motorized connectivity and access, as well as vehicular traffic flow and operations, between the City

• f Sarasota's Downtown Central Business

District and the Bayfront area.

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Purpose rpose an and Need Need

Improvements to the existing signalized intersection, including the consideration of roundabout alternatives, were evaluated along with intersection improvements for mobility.

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Purpose rpose an and Need Need

The purpose of this project is to also develop feasible solutions to the recurrent flooding incidents

• n US 41 and the Fruitville Road

intersection.

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The The follo llowing cr crit iteria eria we were re used used in in dev develop loping th the pr projec

• ject purp

purpose: se:

• Facilitate Area Wide Network/System

Linkage and Non‐Motorized Mobility

• Enhance Safety Conditions
• Improve Intersection Operational Performance

and Level of Service (LOS)

• Upgrade Drainage and Reduce Flooding

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Transportation Planning Consistency

• Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization

(MPO) Adopted 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

• Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan, adopted in October

2016

• Fiscal year 2016‐2020 Capital Improvement Program

Appropriation Plan

• Fiscal year 2015/2016 through 2019/2020 FDOT Work

Program and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

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US 41 has also been identified as a Multimodal Emphasis Corridor by the Sarasota/Manatee MPO and as an important corridor that, once improved, can reconnect the Sarasota Downtown to the Bayfront by the City of Sarasota in its Downtown‐Bayfront Connection Study.

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Pr Project Hi Histor

• ry

An Alternatives Public Meeting was held

• n April 11, 2017. Based on the comments

received, and the engineering and environmental analyses conducted, the FDOT has a Recommended Alternative to present tonight.

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Exi Existin ting Cond Conditio itions

• US 41 is considered a major north‐south

transportation corridor that connects the cities of Bradenton and Sarasota within Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

• US 41 holds a Federal and State Scenic

Highway designation

• Both US 41 and Fruitville Road are

designated hurricane evacuation routes

US 41 at Fruitville Road Intersection PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 26, 2017

Acce ccess Ma Manag nagement Cl Classific assification tion

The existing US 41 roadway from Gulf Stream Avenue to 10th Street is classified by FDOT as Access Classification 7, meaning that:

• The minimum connection spacing allowed is 125 feet and the

minimum signal spacing allowed is 0.25 mile.

• The minimum spacing for directional median openings is 330 feet and

the minimum spacing for full median openings is 660 feet.

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Exi Existin ting Cond Conditio itions

Within the limits of the study, US 41 is a 4‐lane undivided roadway with 5‐foot‐wide sidewalks.

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Existing Conditions

Fruitville Road is a 4‐lane divided roadway with 11‐foot‐wide lanes, 5‐foot‐wide sidewalks, and 5‐foot‐wide bike lanes.

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Exi Existin ting Si Signaliz alizatio ion

There is an existing traffic signal at the intersection, which includes a protected/permissive phases for southbound left turns, northbound and southbound throughs, and westbound.

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Exi Existin ting Bi Bicy cycle cle Fe Features

• There are designated bicycle lanes along

Fruitville Road.

• The Bay Area Multi‐Use Recreational Trail

(or MURT) is signed on the 5‐foot‐wide sidewalk on the west side of US 41.

• There are currently no designated bicycle

lanes on US 41.

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Dr Drain ainage

• The intersection of US 41 at Fruitville Road is located

within a highly urban watershed that routinely floods from the stormwater runoff generated during summer rainfall events.

• Drainage basins (and their basin divides) within the

watershed that contribute stormwater runoff through the project site were analyzed to determine their volume and impact of flooding.

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Tr Traffic

A Project Traffic Report (PTR) was approved on August 9, 2017. The PTR documents

• Traffic data collection
• Existing and future traffic volumes
• Existing and future operating conditions
• A Multimodal Analysis

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Tr Traffic Da Data Colle Collectio ction

A variety of traffic data was collected at the intersection of US 41 at Fruitville Road and the surrounding area: 24‐hour counts were collected on Fruitville Road, west of Cocoanut Avenue. 48‐hour counts were collected at:

• US 41, north of Fruitville Road
• Fruitville Road, east of US 41
• US 41, between Fruitville Road and Gulfstream Avenue

Weekday AM (from 7:30 to 9:30 AM) and PM (from 4 to 6 PM) peak‐hour turning movement counts were also collected at the intersection of US 41 at Fruitville Road.

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Exi Existin ting Lev Level of

• f Ser

Service ice

The overall average weekday peak hour delays result in Level of Service D operations; however, traffic demands are near the available capacity for some individual movements.

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Fut Future Le Level of

• f Ser

Service ice – N – No‐Bu Build ild

Under opening year (2020) and design year (2040) traffic conditions, traffic

• perations were found to worsen and exceed capacity in 2040 at the intersection

under signalized control, which will result in a Level of Service F. Delay is expected to increase 117 percent.

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Tr Truck Tr Traffic

Approximately 3% of the total traffic is attributed to large vehicles or trucks.

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Cr Crashes ashes

Collision data for the five‐year period of 2011 to 2015 identified 190 collisions within the vicinity of the intersection, including: 82 rear end crashes 39 sideswipe crashes 28 left‐turn and right‐turn crashes 22 angle crashes 6 crashes involving pedestrians 3 crashes involving bicycles 0 fatalities

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The The st study mult multim imod

• dal

al analy analysis is indic ndicates th that:

• Pedestrians experience significant wait times

at this intersection currently due to its existing

• perations.
• Bicyclists are currently underserved on US 41
• Pedestrians are underserved at the

intersection.

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Re Reco comme mmended Al Alterna rnativ ive

Based on the evaluation and comments from local and jurisdictional agencies, the public, and other stakeholders, the recommended improvement is the Roundabout Alternative that will improve multimodal connectivity and address traffic congestion and safety concerns. For the Roundabout Alternative, the FDOT anticipates construction of an interim configuration that is on display tonight.

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For the roundabout alternative, the existing signalized intersection would be replaced with a roundabout that provides the best

• perational

components and will significantly reduce delay in the design year.

Rounda ndabout bout

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Shown on the screen is a simulation of the roundabout alternative under traffic conditions expected for the year

• 2040. As shown,

traffic would move continuously from all directions of the roundabout.

Roundabouts are known to reduce speeds along a corridor and improve pedestrian accommodations. Although speeds are reduced, roundabouts can process more vehicles through an intersection because of the continuous flow of traffic. This results in reduced delay for all motorists and less congestion at the intersection.

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For pedestrians wishing to cross the roundabout at US 41 and Fruitville Road, a set of activated signals would stop traffic to allow pedestrians to safely cross. These signals are only in use when activated by a pedestrian.

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Pro Propos

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Pedestrian and and Bi Bicy cycle cle Facilitie cilities

The project proposes to install a minimum 10‐foot‐wide sidewalk for the multi‐use recreational trail on the west side of US 41 to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.

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Pro Propos

• sed Pe

Pedestrian and and Bi Bicy cycle cle Facilitie cilities

The combination of a wider MURT and the introduction of pedestrian activated signals at the roundabout will reduce pedestrian and bicycle delays at the intersection and improve safety.

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Ri Right‐of

• f‐Wa

Way

• Right‐of‐way is required for the installation of the

Recommended Alternative and proposed drainage improvements.

• There are nine total parcels affected and one will require a

business relocation.

• The proposed intersection improvements would affect one

business parcel, requiring relocation of one business.

• No residences will be impacted by right‐of‐way acquisition or

require relocation.

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Ri Right‐of

• f‐Wa

Way

A Draft Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan was prepared in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 24.4 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Act of 1970. FDOT will carry out a Right‐of‐Way and Relocation Program in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91‐646 as amended by Public Law 100‐17). The right‐of‐way specialists who are supervising this program are here tonight and will be happy to answer your questions. You can also ask about right‐of‐way by contacting the FDOT District One Right‐of‐Way Office by telephone (863) 519‐2402 during business hours (8 am to 5pm, Monday through Friday) or by mail to the address provided in your handout.

No‐Build No‐Build

The No‐Build Alternative is also an option and remains a viable alternative throughout this PD&E study.

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No‐Build No‐Build

The No‐Build Alternative assumes that, after the current US 41 resurfacing and traffic separator project is complete, no improvements will be made to the intersection at US 41 and Fruitville Road through the year 2040 except for routine maintenance.

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The The Adv Advantag ages es of

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the No No‐Build ild Al Alterna ternativ ive ar are:

• No expenditure of public funds for design, right‐of‐way

acquisition, utility relocation, or construction.

• Traffic would not be disrupted due to construction, thus avoiding

inconveniences to local businesses and residences.

• No additional environmental degradation or disruption of natural

resources.

• No right‐of‐way acquisition will be required.

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The The Disa Disadvantages of

• f th

the No No‐Build ild Al Alterna ternativ ive ar are:

• Does not meet the established purpose and need for the project.
• Will have reduced economic benefit and mobility due to traffic

congestion.

• Does not provide safety or operational improvements.
• Does not improve bicycle or pedestrian accommodations.

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Po Potential En Environmental Ef Effe fects

• The PD&E study evaluated potential social, natural, and physical

environmental effects associated with the proposed improvements.

• These evaluations were conducted in accordance with the

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and

• ther federal requirements.

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Land Land Us Use

It is anticipated that the proposed improvements to the intersection

• f US 41 at Fruitville Road will

complement the City of Sarasota’s current and future Downtown Bayfront and Downtown Core land use classifications for property within and surrounding the project.

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Land Land Us Use

These land use classifications are intended to facilitate “New Urbanism” development that is compact and diverse, within a walkable environment, and therefore will help to re‐establish a pedestrian connection between the Bayfront and downtown.

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Econom

• nomic Ef

Effe fects

The proposed intersection improvement is one of several contiguous improvements identified along US 41 and on Fruitville Road intended to transform the unfriendly pedestrian character of the roadway to that of a multimodal emphasis corridor enhancing travel and safety conditions for all users of US 41 (particularly pedestrians and bicyclists).

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Econom

• nomic Ef

Effe fects

The recommended alternative is anticipated to better connect community and regional focal points of Downtown Sarasota to amenities and destinations along the waterfront, enhancing social interaction and community cohesion.

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Econom

• nomic Ef

Effe fects

While access to proximate residences, businesses, and recreational features could be temporarily affected during project construction, minimal negative effects on the social environment are anticipated.

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Multim ltimodal al Accommo mmodat dation

US 41 is designated by the Sarasota/Manatee MPO as a Multimodal Emphasis Corridor (MMEC) with guiding principles that require improvements to address mobility, connectivity,

• r congestion needs; improve safety; encourage

economic development; and have local support. The recommended improvements are consistent with these guiding principles for the corridor.

Image Source: Sarasota MPO US 41 Multimodal Emphasis Corridor Program Policies & Application

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Multim ltimodal al Accommo mmodat dation

• The improvement is expected, in part, to

control vehicular traffic and enhance pedestrian and bicycle circulation and safety conditions along and across the US 41 corridor.

• Specifically, the project is anticipated to

enhance intersection traffic flow and

• perations, as well as reduce vehicle‐to‐

vehicle and vehicle‐to‐non‐motorist conflict points.

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Em Emer ergency Ser Services ices

The recommended alternative does not change the status or capacity of US 41 and Fruitville Road as emergency evacuation routes.

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• The roundabout configuration developed

for the intersection at US 41 and Fruitville Road accommodates emergency vehicles, large trucks, as well as large vehicles pulling boat trailers traveling through the intersection or making a U‐turn.

• A truck apron will be provided in the

roundabout intersection to give extra space for larger vehicles.

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Acce ccess Chang Changes

 For the Roundabout Alternative, a raised median will be constructed that extends from Fruitville Road to Boulevard of the Arts.  This median will restrict left turns along this section of US 41.  The Roundabout Alternative will also restrict access to the alleys north and south of Fruitville Road.

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Ar Archaeo aeologic

• gical/H

al/His istoric ric Re Resources

• A cultural resource assessment survey was

conducted in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and Florida Statutes.

• Seven historic resources and two historic

districts were identified on this project.

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Ar Archaeo aeologic

• gical/H

al/His istoric ric Re Resources

The cultural resources assessment survey and the subsequent Section 106 Case Study Report demonstrate the project will have no adverse effect

• n any cultural resources listed or eligible for listing

in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Wetlands

• In accordance with Executive Order 11 9 90,

“Protection of Wetlands,” the study team evaluated this project for wetlands and surface water involvement.

• It is anticipated that the proposed improvements

would affect 0.015 acre or 671 square feet of wetlands at the Sarasota County‐maintained outfall ditch that is located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection.

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Wetlands

• The study indicated that there is no practicable

alternative to proposed construction in the wetlands and that the Recommended Alternative includes all practicable measures to minimize harm to existing wetlands.

• Wetland impacts resulting from construction of

this project will be mitigated to meet State and Federal requirements.

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Endanger dangered ed Spe Specie ies

• Threatened and endangered plant and animal species

are afforded special protection under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, and Florida Statutes.

• Nine federal‐ and state‐listed species and two protected

bird species were evaluated for potential occurrence within the project study area.

• While the geographic range of three species, the Florida

Scrub Jay, Eastern Indigo Snake and the Piping Plover, includes the project study area, no habitat for these species exists, and the project will have no effect on these three species.

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Endanger dangered ed Spe Specie ies

• Based on preliminary coordination with the

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, it is anticipated that the project will have no effect or no adverse effect on any threatened

• r endangered species or critical habitat.
• As of the publication of the Draft State

Environmental Impact Report (or SEIR), agencies are reviewing the natural resources evaluation.

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Contamination

• A Level 1 Contamination Screening Evaluation Report (CSER) was

completed for the project in general accordance with the FDOT PD&E Manual.

• Two sites (a former Chevron gas station and a former BP gas station)

were given a risk ranking of “Medium” or “High”.

• These sites will be further evaluated in a Level 2 field screening that

is being conducted presently in coordination with the FDOT’s District Contamination Impact Coordinator.

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Wa Water Qualit Quality

A water quality impact evaluation (WQIE) was performed, and the proposed improvements will result in no adverse effects to water quality.

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Floodpl

• odplains
• In accordance with Executive Order 11 9 88

“Floodplain Management,” the project has been evaluated for potential floodplain involvement.

• The Recommended Alternative was also

evaluated for potential floodplain involvement.

• There is no significant change in flood risk as a

result of the improvements.

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Dr Drain ainage Al Alterna rnativ ives es

The FDOT is aware of the drainage issues affecting the intersection at US 41 at Fruitville Road. Further study of potential solutions is ongoing and will be considered in the design phase.

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Ph Physic ical al Ef Effects | Nois Noise

The project was reviewed for applicability of 23 CFR 772, Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise. One business within the project limits may experience noise levels from traffic that approach noise abatement criteria established by the Federal Highway Administration. However, the project does not meet the definition of a Type I project, as it does not involved “a physical alteration of an existing highway involving either a substantial horizontal alteration or substantial vertical alteration”.

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Ai Air Quality Quality

The FDOT assessed potential air quality effects resulting from the proposed

• improvements. This project is located within an area that is designated as

being in attainment for the air pollutants for which there are National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Therefore, the conformity requirements of the Clean Air Act are not applicable to the project. Construction of proposed improvements may cause minor short‐term air quality effects like dust from earthwork. These effects will be minimal, and the FDOT will adhere to all state and local regulations and to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

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Al Alterna ternativ ives es Ev Evaluation Ma Matrix trix

Evaluation Criteria No Build Roundabout Potential Environmental Effects

Archaeological/Historical sites identified

2

Wetlands (acres)

0.37

Floodplains (acres) Threatened and endangered species likelihood of occurrence

1

Affected noise sensitive sites Petroleum and hazardous material sites (ranked as high or medium)

2 Potential Right‐of‐Way Effects

Number of business relocations

1

Number of residential relocations ROW to be acquired (acres)

0.89 Estimated Project Costs (2017 Cost)

Wetland mitigation

‐ $ 49,700 $

ROW acquisition for roadway

‐ $ 4,155,000 $

Design, Construction & CEI cost for roadway

‐ $ 5,565,300 $

Preliminary Estimate of Total Project Costs

‐ $ 9,770,000 $ Estimated Life Cycle Costs (20 years)

Construction, design, right‐of‐way, and CEI

‐ $ 9,770,000 $

Crashes (projected)

18,907,800 $ 5,543,500 $

Traffic Delays (projected)

15,399,500 $ 8,318,900 $

Operation and Maintenance (projected)

102,600 $ 40,900 $ Total Life Cycle Cost 34,409,900 $ 23,673,300 $

The evaluation matrix

• n display and

included in your handout shows a detailed comparison

• f the recommended

Build Alternative and the No‐Build Alternative.

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Al Altern rnativ ives es Compa Comparison ison

Alternatives Comparison No Build Roundabout Safety

Crash Severity More Severe Less Severe Crash Costs ‐ Projected for US 41 at Fruitville Road (Reduction) ‐ 71% Intersection Speed 40 25 Design Slows Speeds No Yes Red Light Running/Dilemma Zone Yes No U‐turns ‐ Emergency Vehicles No Yes

Traffic

Traffic Delay (Increase from 2016 to 2040) 117% ‐51% Traffic Delay Costs ‐ Projected for US 41 at Fruitville Road (Reduction) ‐ 46% Operates During Power Outage No Yes Accommodates Freight Trucks Yes Yes

Cost

Total Lifetime Costs (Construction, Maintenance, Crashes, Delays) $34.3 M $23.7 M

Environment

Aids in Reducing Local Air/Noise Pollution No Yes Aids in Reducing Fuel Consumption No Yes

This matrix shows a comparison of potential effects to the social and natural environments and cultural resources. It also identifies preliminary costs.

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Yo Your Commen mments ar are Im Important

• The Florida Department of Transportation would like your

comments on the Recommended Build Alternative.

• After this presentation and intermission, you will have the
• pportunity to provide public verbal testimony that will be

transcribed by a court reporter.

• If you would like to make a public verbal testimony tonight,

please complete a Speaker Card, and your name will be called when it is your time to speak.

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Writte tten Com Comments ts

• You can submit written comments by completing the comment sheet

and placing it in the designated comment boxes this evening.

• You may mail comments to:

Joshua Jester, Project Manager Florida Department of Transportation District One Post Office Box 1249 Bartow, Florida 33831

Or e‐mail comments to: Joshua.Jester@dot.state.fl.us

Please submit comments by November 6, 2017, so we can complete our study documentation.

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Fi Final nal Det Determ rmin inatio ion

A final determination of the recommended alternative will be submitted to the FDOT District One Secretary for approval, which is expected in early 2018.

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Fe Federal Requir quirem emen ents ts

This Project Development and Environment Study has been developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. This public hearing is held in accordance with the Federal‐Aid Highway Act of 1968, as amended; 23 U.S. Code 128; 40 Code of Federal Regulations 1500‐1508; 23 Code of Federal Regulations 771, and Section 339.155, Florida Statutes.

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Ti Title tle VI VI

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting:

FDOT District One Jamie Schley FDOT District One Title VI Coordinator Post Office Box 1249 Bartow, Florida 33831 Telephone (863) 519‐2573 email Jamie.Schley@dot.state.fl.us FDOT Central Office Jacqueline Paramore State Title VI Coordinator 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 65 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Telephone (850) 414‐4753 Email Jacqueline.Paramore@dot.state.fl.us

Contact information for the FDOT District One and State Title VI Coordinator is provided in the meeting handout and also on the comment forms provided for you tonight.

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State ate Requir quirements

The study has been developed in compliance with FDOT requirements and follows the process outlined in FDOT’s Project Development and Environment Manual, Part 1 Chapter 10: State, Local, or Privately Funded Project Delivery. Pursuant to Florida Statutes 339.155, 335.199, and 120.525, the Florida Department of Transportation is conducting this public hearing concerning improvements to the intersection of US 41/Tamiami Trail at Fruitville Road to provide the public with the

• pportunity to express their views relative to this project.

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This public hearing was advertised consistent with federal and state requirements and is being conducted consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This public hearing was advertised in: The Sarasota Herald on October 6 and October 17, 2017, and The Florida Administrative Register, Issue 43/199 on October 13, 2017 A verbatim transcript of this public hearing will be made available to the public at the FDOT District One office in Bartow, along with the other project and environmental documentation.

Pu Public Hea Hearing ing Ad Adverti rtisemen ements ts

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Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your interest in the US 41 at Fruitville Road Intersection Improvement Project and for taking time to participate in this public hearing.

Than Thank Yo You

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Fruitville Road

Tamiami Trail