2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida Telephone: (321) Fax: (321)

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1 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida Telephone: (321) Fax: (321) BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA DATE: Monday, January 23, 2017 TIME: 5:30-7:00 p.m. LOCATION: BREVARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 2725 JUDGE FRAN JAMIESON WAY, MELBOURNE SPACE COAST ROOM, BUILDING C, 2 ND FLOOR MURRAY HANN, CHAIRMAN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval RE: BPTAC December 5, 2016 Meeting Minutes (page1) 3. Strategic Plan Overview (Sarah Kraum) (page 5) 4. FDOT Tentative Work Program (Sarah Kraum) (page 7) 5. Trails A. Riverside Trail Update, Melbourne (Jenni Lamb) (page 22) B. Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan Map Update (page 24) 6. Bike/Ped Update A. Dangerous By Design B. New Outreach Initiatives C. Upcoming BPTAC Awards 7. FDOT Update 8. Information A. TPO Action Items (page 26) B. Letters of Support (page 27) 9. Public Comment The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes. 10. Member Comment 11. Adjourn Glossary of Terms Final Page Next meeting dates, times and places: TAC/CAC February 6, 2017, 9:30 a.m., Space Coast Room, Bldg. C, 2 nd Floor TPO Board February 9, 2017, 9:00 a.m., Florida Room, Bldg. C., 3 rd Floor BPTAC March 20, 2017, 5:30 p.m., Space Coast Room, Bldg. C, 2 nd Floor Public Comment: Comments will be heard on items that do not appear on the agenda of this meeting. Public comments are solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Note, however, that state law and administrative rules prevent the TPO from taking any formal action on any item discussed at this time. The BPTAC may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes. Any person who desires or decides to appeal any decision made by this agency with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, at his own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions about this meeting should be directed to Georganna Gillette, (321) or tpostaff@spacecoasttpo.com. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section , Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Space Coast TPO Office no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) for assistance. *PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS DURING THE MEETING*

2 ITEM NUMBER 2 Approval of Minutes DISCUSSION: Staff has prepared draft minutes for the BPTAC from their meeting conducted on December 5, REQUESTED ACTION: Approve minutes from December 5, 2016 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Draft BPTAC meeting minutes from December 5, 2016 BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 1

3 Page 1 Draft BPTAC December 5, 2016 Minutes Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Advisory Committee Brevard County Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, Florida Building B, 1 st Floor, Magnolia Room Meeting Date: Monday, December 5, 2016 DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval RE: BPTAC September 19, 2016 Meeting Minutes 3. Approval RE: New Member and Member Recognition 4. Election of BPTAC 2017 Officers 5. Election of BPTAC Meeting Calendar 6. Meeting Management 7. Bike/Ped Update 8. FDOT Update 9. Information 10. Member Comment 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn BPTAC Committee Members Present: Murray Hann Janet Metz Dan Gallagher Deborah Tyrone Erin Sterk Alix Bernard Todd Corwin Carl Kaiserman Devin Swanson Drew Thompson Edyie McCall Alex Chamberlain Steve Buhk Others Present: Citizen, South Brevard Town of Grant-Valkaria Citizen, Central Brevard Florida Department of Transportation Brevard County, Public Works City of Rockledge City of Melbourne Staff Citizen, Melbourne Beach Public Works Malabar City of Titusville Citizen, North Citizen, Rockledge Donald Bollinger Georganna Gillette Sarah Kraum Kim Smith Lisa Hickman Citizen Space Coast TPO Staff Space Coast TPO Staff Space Coast TPO Staff Space Coast TPO Staff Item 1. Call to Order of the Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee Chairman Hann called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Item 2. Approval of Minutes September 19, 2016 Motion by Mr. Todd Corwin, second by Ms. Alix Bernard, to approve the September 19, 2016 meeting minutes. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 2

4 Page 2 Draft BPTAC December 5, 2016 Minutes Item 3. Approval RE: New Member and Member Recognition Ms. Gillette introduced and welcomed Edyie McCall, Economic Development Director from the City of Titusville as a new member approved by the TPO Board. Item 4. Election of BPTAC 2017 Officers Current Officers: President: Murray Hann Vice President: Joann Gulliver Mr. Alex Chamberlain nominated Mr. Murray Hann as President. Motion by Mr. Alex Chamberlain, second by Ms. Janet Metz, to elect Mr. Murray Hann as President. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. Ms. Bernard nominated Ms. Gulliver as Vice-Chairperson. Motion by Mr. Devin Swanson, second by Ms. Alix Bernard, to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. Item 5. Approval RE: 2017 BPTAC Meeting Calendar Ms. Georganna Gillette stated that the BPAC 2017 meetings will be held in the Space Coast Room, Building C, Room C216 on the second floor. The change in venue is due to the BPTAC membership is expanding and it will be more comfortable in the Space Coast Room. Ms. Erin Sterk asked which meeting month will play a roll in Project Development. Ms. Georganna Gillette stated that the FDOT schedule will be earlier than normal this year so, the TPO will solicit for Project Priorities around February. Motion by Mr. Dan Gallager, second by Ms. Alix Bernard, to approve the 2017 BPTAC Meeting Calendar. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. Item 6. Meeting Management Ms. Georganna Gillette stated that the meetings are scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and in order to be considerate of everyone s time the meeting should end at 7:00 p.m.. The meeting needs to stay on schedule so that there is enough time for member and public comment. Ms. Deborah Tyrone suggested that a time limit is listed on each agenda item to keep the meeting on track. Item 7. Bike/Ped Update A. Doppelt Grant - Sarah Kraum introduced herself and explained the annual Doppelt Grant in detail. B. Transit Summit Invite Ms. Kraum stated that the Save the Date and an Invitation will be sent out to all the committees. The event will be on January 26, C. Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan Map Update Ms. Sarah Kraum discussed the updated maps in detail. Ms. Erin Sterk asked if a Regional Trails Map might be in the works. Ms. Sarah Kraum stated that not officially and due to the complexity of this subject she will add this as a future agenda item. Ms. Kim Smith stated that during this holiday season if anyone is working with a group that is giving away bicycles and is in need of helmets to please contact her. She stated that Mr. Murray Hann has given away over 1600 bicycles in the past 20 years through Harris. Ms. Smith said that she will be working with the Sherriff s office and a local contractor who will be giving away 150 bikes to children through the Handlebars for the BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 3

5 Page 3 Draft BPTAC December 5, 2016 Minutes Holidays. Thanks to Alert Today Alive Tomorrow the children will be getting helmets and lights for the front and back of the bikes. Ms. Kim Smith also stated that she will be working to educate different groups on bike safety. Item 8. FDOT Update A. Cyclist Survey Results - Ms. Deborah Tyrone presented a PowerPoint on the survey results. Ms. Erin Sterk suggested that a draft letter of support should be brought to the January BPTAC meeting. Mr. Murray Hann asked Ms. Deborah Tyrone for help or suggestion on who and what to say in a letter to support the Compete Street Initiative. Ms. Deborah Tyrone stated that a letter should be drafted to Steve Martin who is the new District 5 Secretary. The letter may state the support for Complete Streets initiative and further support vehicular cyclists with high volume causeways and other high traffic areas for these users either based on Strava or local knowledge for strategic cleaning. Motion by Ms. Alix Bernard, second by Mr. Dan Gallagher, to support the DOT Complete Streets Initiative in particular we would like to see support of the pedestrian cycling community with strategic targeted sweeping and cleaning particularly of the causeways with high volume traffic areas. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. Item 9. TPO Actions Ms. Georganna Gillette went over the TPO Actions Item 10. Member Comment Ms. Erin Sterk stated that she would like to see the FDOT Liaison come to the BPTAC meeting and go over the Work Program. Ms. Erin Sterk also asked that the State of the System flyer to be distributed. Mr. Steve Buhk commented on the Pedestrian crosswalk countdown signal. Ms. Ginger Twigg stated that the A1A re-pavement should not have a bike lane at all. Ms. Janet Metz stated that the Grant-Valkaria Neighborhood group donated $3, designated to start their trails. Ms. Erin Sterk suggested that we send a thank you to the Grant-Valkaria Neighborhood Group. Item 11. Adjourn Motion by Ms. Metz, second by Mr. Gallagher, to Adjourn at 7:15 p.m.. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 4

6 ITEM NUMBER 3 Strategic Plan Overview DISCUSSION: Staff to present overview of the 2017 Strategic Plan, highlighting items that may be of interest to the BPTAC. REQUESTED ACTION: As desired by the BPTAC ATTACHMENTS: 2017 DRAFT Strategic Plan Chart BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 5

7 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization DRAFT Strategic Plan Priorities - January - December, 2017 Roads to Rockets The Sky is NOT the Limit Report for January 2017 Status Change from Previous Activity This Report Starting Proceeding Complete Improve regional planning and A. PLAN B. IMPLEMENT decision making Enhance transportation system performance A1. Build consensus for inter- and intra- modal priorities A2. Monitor and report transportation system performance A3. Target transportation facilities for improvements A1.1 Coordinate with local governments, modal agencies and FDOT to prioritize projects 2017 B1.1 Advance priority road projects 2017 A1.2 Explore opportunities to expand transit services and funding 2017 B1. Enhance connectivity B1.2 Support aviation, freight, rail, seaport, space, and transit priorities 2017 for people, goods, and A1.3 Support regional planning initiatives 2017 economic vitality B1.3 Complete passenger rail location study COMPLETED 2017 A1.4 Support multi-modal agencies planning initiatives - NEW 2017 B1.3 Coordinate efforts to fund, design, and build priority trail projects 2017 A2.1 Report system performance and mobility trends 2017 B2.1 Facilitate responses to citizen and community safety concerns 2017 A2.2 Report traffic and vulnerable road users trends and travel patterns 2017 B2. Increase transportation system safety and security B2.2 Coordinate safety analysis report findings with FDOT and local jurisdictions 2017 A2.3 Report safety performance 2017 B2.3 Assist local jurisdictions with railroad quiet zone designation-moved to B A3.1 Conduct and Coordinate Corridor Planning Studies with FDOT and local jurisdictions 2017 B3.1 Partner with FDOT/local communities to address bicycle, ped, transit, ADA 2017 B3. Improve mobility of Complete safety analysis studies and identify safety projects COMPLETED A existing transportaiton Implement and Manage Transportation System Management & Operations B Conduct and Coordinate Operational and Safety Improvement Studies - NEW facilities (TSM&O) Program ITS Master Plan A3.3 Support and Participate in Transit Studies - NEW 2017 B3.3 Support Complete Streets projects through feasibility, design and construction 2017 Foster community enrichment, C. COMMUNICATE D. LEAD empowerment and engagement C1. Offer Provide educational and outreach programs for targeted populations C2. Coordinate advocacy to promote TPO project priorities C3. Enhance public participation Ensure the agency is financially stable, soundly managed, and staffed by competent, engaged professionals C1.1 Coordinate bicycle and pedestrian Safety Education Outreach Program 2017 D1.1 Report budget and financial performance 2017 D1. Ensure timely and C1.2 Present informational programs to increase community awareness 2017 accurate administrative and D1.2 Report contract performance 2017 financial reporting C1.3 Identify programs to support enforcement of Bike/Ped traffic laws 2017 D1.3 Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements 2017 Review and Evaluate Feet Not Fuel student education website COMPLETED C Expand outreach program to reach targeted populations - NEW D2. Promote board and D2.1 Produce purposeful agendas with relevant topics 2017 C2.1 Identify and advance state legislative priorities 2017 volunteer leadership D2.2 Administer attendance and recognition programs 2017 involvement C2.2 Present community outreach program to engage stakeholders 2017 D2.3 Develop Present orientation program for board and committee members 2017 C3.1 Utilize media and surveys to expand public interest and gather input 2017 D3.1 Administer strategic planning program 2017 D3. Strengthen personnel Revise and update the three-year Public Participation Plan COMPLETED C performance, skills, and Measure Effectiveness of Public Participation Plan - NEW expertise D3.2 Pursue training opportunities to increase skills and expertise 2017 D3.3 Administer performance program and maintain professional staffing levels 2017 NEW QUALITY, COMMITMENT, AND INTEGRITY ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR SUCCESS BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 6

8 ITEM 4 FDOT Tentative Work Program DISCUSSION: Staff to present overview of the bike, pedestrian, and trail projects that were programmed in the FDOT Tentative 5 Year Work Program. REQUESTED ACTION: As desired by the BPTAC ATTACHMENTS: FDOT Tentative 5 Year Work Program Presentation, Attachment A Coast to Coast Funding as of January 2017, Attachment B Titusville Letter to FDOT Re: Work Program, Attachment C FDOT s Reply to Titusville, Attachment D Brevard County Letter to FDOT Re: Work Program, Attachment E FDOT s Reply to Brevard County, Attachment F BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 7

9 Florida Department of TRANSPORTATION BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 8

10 Project A : SR A1A S of International Dr to Long Point Rd FM No.: Work Mix: Intersection Realignment & Sidewalks Phase: Design Years Funded: FY 2018 Cost: $1.0 Million BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 9

11 Project D : Pineapple Avenue Montreal Ave (SR 518) to Aurora Rd FM No.: Work Mix: Complete Streets Improvement Phase: Design Years Funded: FY 2018 Cost: $120,000 Phase: Construction Years Funded: FY 2020 Cost: $783,000 BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 10

12 Project E : Front Street Melbourne Ave to New Haven Ave FM No.: Work Mix: Sidewalk Phase: Design Years Funded: FY 2018 Cost: $50,000 Phase: Construction Years Funded: FY 2020 Cost: $381,000 BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 11

13 Florida Department of TRANSPORTATION BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 12

14 BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 13

15 Wickham Road Operational Analysis Wickham Lk Washington Aurora Rd Study Limits Eau Gallie Boulevard to Lake Washington Goals Assess capacity improvements at intersections Assess pedestrian/bicycle/transit facilities along corridor, including emphasis at signalized intersections Assess cross section changes, such as raised medians, to reduce conflicts and improve safety Eau Gallie Blvd BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 14

16 Aurora Road Corridor Study Study Limits Wickham Road to Stewart Avenue Goals Assess pedestrian/bicycle/transit facilities along corridor, including emphasis at signalized intersections Assess cross section changes, such as raised medians and lane elimination (road diet) to reduce conflicts and improve safety Assess traffic operations and identify alternative typical sections Aurora Rd Wickham Croton Commodore Stewart Stewart US 1 Eau Gallie Blvd BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment A Page # 15

17 FY Coast to Coast Funding in Brevard County FY Description FM# FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 C2C Canaveral Ave to W. of Brewer Design Bridge $800,000 Design CST C2C E. of Brewer Bridge to MINWR C2C from Causway/Fed. Lands to Atlantic Ocean (Space Coast Trail) $310,000 $400,492 PD&E $69,185 Complete FY Description FM# FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 C2C Canaveral Ave to W. of Brewer CST Complete Bridge $1,893,195 C2C E. of Brewer Bridge to MINWR C2C from Causway/Fed. Lands to Atlantic Ocean (Space Coast Trail) Design $4,799,360 CST BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment B Page # 16

18 BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment C Page # 17

19 BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment D Page # 18

20 Planning & Development Department 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building A, Room 114 Viera, Florida December 19, 2016 Noranne Downs District Five Secretary Florida Department of Transportation 719 South Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL RE: Coast to Coast SUN Trail Project Funding Deferral Ms. Downs, On behalf of Brevard County, please accept this letter as feedback for the 2016 Tentative Work Program for the upcoming transportation system improvements between the years of FY 2018 FY Brevard is excited to see several projects advanced in this funding cycle, including both the Washingtonia Extension from Ellis to Pineda and the Babcock widening from the St. Johns Heritage Parkway to Malabar, demonstrating the continued regional and FDOT commitment to expanding our transportation network and making connections to two of Brevard s new I-95 interchanges. These projects with help us continue with a sustainable growth model, built on responsible infrastructure improvements. Our multi-modal improvements are also coming to fruition, based on inclusion of all users in corridor planning, complete streets, and even resurfacing projects across Brevard. We are also lucky to have three regional SUN Trail systems traverse Brevard, including the #1 State Priority SUN Trail the Coast to Coast Trail. With that said, please accept this letter as evidence that Brevard is in support of advancing any and all Regional SUN Trail projects, as completing these critical connections is a key component in local and regional economic development strategies, as well as providing connections to the larger State SUN Trails network. In the 2016 Tentative Work Program, the Construction phase for the downtown Titusville Coast to Coast Trail segment from Canaveral Ave. to the Max Brewer Bridge (FM # ) is programmed for Design in FY 2018, but the Construction phase was deferred from FY 2020 to FY 2021, creating a two year gap in implementation in this most critical segment of our SUN Trails network. As you know, the Coast to Coast Trail, the St. Johns River to Sea Loop, and the East Coast Greenway all converge in downtown Titusville and deferring funding for this segment threatens to undermine the local initiatives aimed at promotion of our regional trail network, as well as leaves the implementation of this piece far behind other adjacent segments of the same system. If at all feasible, Brevard County recommends that FDOT advance the construction of this segment of the Coast to Coast Trail from FY 2022 to FY 2020, to ensure that connectivity and economic development continues without delay. Thank you for your consideration, Erin Sterk Planner III/Grants Administrator Brevard County Planning & Development BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Phone (321) Fax (321) Website: Attachment E Page # 19

21 COAST TO COAST TRAIL FUNDING os M qu ito La go on Indian River Lagoon BREVARD COUNTY EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL RAIL TRAIL: FUNDED - COMPLETE IN 2017 COAST TO COAST EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL RAIL TRAIL & GARDEN ST. OVERPASS: OPEN TO PUBLIC FUNDING STATUS DEFERRED EXISTING FEDERAL LANDS TO ATLANTIC: DEFERRED FROM 2022 TO 2025 City of Titusville PROGRAMMED PARRISH PARK CAUSEWAY: FULLY FUNDED - COMPLETE ² MAX BREWER BRIDGE: OPEN TO PUBLIC DOWNTOWN TITUSVILLE: DEFERRED FROM 2021 TO 2022 B C tt yy,, G BPTAC, January 2017 B rr ee vv aa rr dd C oo uu nn G.23,. II.. S S Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera Florida Attachment E 12/14/2016 Page # 20

22 BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Attachment F Page # 21

23 ITEM NUMBER 5A US 1 Scenic River View Project DISCUSSION: City of Melbourne to present on the US 1 Scenic River View Project. REQUESTED ACTION: As desired by the BPTAC ATTACHMENTS: US 1 Scenic River View Project Map BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 22

24 N N HARBOR CITY BLVD US 1 Scenic River View Project Match Line A E AVENUE B Match Line B E NASA BLVD AUDUBON DR E AVENUE D OLD BABCOCK BABCOCK ST LAURIE ST North Project Limit INDIAN RIVER LAGOON ELLA ST CIRCLE AV SHULL AV CAROLIN ST MADELYN WAY CAROLIN ST INDIAN RIVER LAGOON ORCHID BLVD HICKORY HICKORY ST CHERRY ST ELTON ST DALE AV NELSON AV INDIAN RIVER LAGOON BON AIR AV South Project Limit S HARBOR CITY BLVD E BREVARD DR MORNINGSIDE DR E AVENUE A AUDUBON DR E HIBISCUS BLVD S S HARBOR HARBOR CITY CITY BLVD BLVD Match Line A E AVENUE B Match Line B Legend City Owned ,000 Feet Easement Obtained Title: US 1 Scenic River View Project City of Melbourne Community Development Department Under Active Negotiation Prepared By: Kelly Delmonico Last Updated: 7/25/2016 1:33:37 PM Privately Owned Map Location: G:\COMMUNITY_DEVELOPMENT\PED\00-AKAT\Information Requests\Maps\2016\Howard-Riverwalk (3 sections).mxd Illustrative purposes only. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the property records and mapping data herein, Page 113 or for their use or interpretation by the User. The City of Melbourne assumes no liability Item No. 16 for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising from any User's use or misuse of the property records or mapping data provided herein. BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # S S HARBOR CITY BLVD ¹

25 ITEM NUMBER 5B Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan Map Update DISCUSSION: Staff to discuss the Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan Map Update. REQUESTED ACTION: ATTACHMENTS: As desired by the BPTAC Florida Greenways & Trails System Plan East Central Florida Land Trails Opportunity Map BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 24

26 ¹ LAND TRAIL OPPORTUNITIES * 2015 LAND TRAIL OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 2012 LAND TRAIL OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS * The different colors of the Land Trails represent the beginning and ending points of individual corridors. East Central Region µ MAP INDEX BPTAC, January 23, Miles Page # 25 Map Date: 12/15/15

27 ITEM NUMBER 8A Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Actions DISCUSSION: Significant action items considered at the October 13, 2016 SCTPO meeting: Approve the award of Auditing Services Agreement to James Moore and Company. FY 17 FY 21 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Roll Forward Approve Resolutions through 17-12, Recognition of TPO Board Members Service Approve Updated Space Coast TPO Compensation and Pay Plan Approve the 2017 Space Coast TPO Legislative Agenda with a change to Support Passenger Rail in Brevard to Expand Passenger and Freight Rail Capacity in Brevard County. BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 26

28 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida Telephone: (321) Fax: (321) January 18, 2017 Steve Martin, PE, District 5 Secretary Florida Department of Transportation 719 S Woodland Blvd DeLand, FL Re: Support for Complete Streets Initiative Dear Mr. Martin, The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization s Bicycle Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee (BPTAC) support the Department s Complete Street Policy and Initiative. We understand that part of the implementation framework includes revising guidance, standards, manuals and policies. We also support the continuing efforts that are underway to provide ongoing education and training. The FDOT Complete Streets Handbook is currently under an internal Department review and is expected to be complete in April We also understand that the new FDOT Design Manual is scheduled to be final in November In addition, the BPTAC would like to highly recommend that the Department update maintenance policies to include strategic sweeping targeted to the vehicle cycling community, particularly the causeways and other high volume areas. This information can be easily obtained using STRAVA data or other resources. Road debris can be a dangerous hazard for all users. Thank you for your time and commitment to making safety a top priority for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transit users. Sincerely, Murray Hann, Chairman Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Item 8B, Attachment A Page # 27

29 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida Telephone: (321) Fax: (321) January 10, 2017 Lisette Kolar, President Grant-Valkaria Community Association (GVCA) P.O. Box 90 Grant-Valkaria Community Association Re: Letter of Appreciation for Donation Dear Mrs. Kolar, We understand that the purpose of the Grant-Valkaria Community Association (GVCA) is to bring the community together by organizing activities that will become traditions and make living in the community special. The GVCA is also dedicated to raising funds for extra amenities in the Town and support local businesses. The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization s Bicycle Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee would like to thank your association for the generous donation of $3,000 to the Town of Grant-Valkaria s Trails and Greenways Committee. We are briefed regularly about the activities of the Trails and Greenways Committee in Grant-Valkaria, and we are certain they will put the monies to excellent use, and make Grant-Valkaria an even nicer place to live. Thanks again, Sincerely, Murray Hann, Chairman Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Item 8B, Attachment B Page # 28

30 SPACE COAST TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym Full Name ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AMPO Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations ATMS Advanced Traffic Management System BMBA Brevard Mountain Bike Association BOCC Board of County Commissioners BPTAC Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee CAC Citizens Advisory Committee CFMPO Central Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization CIGP County Incentive Grant Program CMS Congestion Management System CRA Community Redevelopment Agency CTST Community Traffic Safety Team ECFRPC East Central Florida Regional Planning Council ECRRT East Central Florida Regional Rail Trail EPA Environmental Protection Agency ETDM Efficient Transportation Decision Making FAST ACT Fixing America s Surface Transportation Act FDOT Florida Department of Transportation FEC Florida East Coast Railroad FHWA Federal Highway Administration FM Financial Management FS Florida Statute FTA Federal Transit Administration FY Fiscal Year GIS Geographical Information System GMSC Growth Management Subcommittee GPC General Planning Consultant G/W Goes With ITS Intelligent Transportation System LAP Local Agency Program LOGT Local Option Gas Tax LRTP Long Range Transportation Plan MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization MPOAC Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council PD&E Project Development & Environment PPP Public Participation Plan SAFETEA-LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users SCAT Space Coast Area Transit SJHP St. John s Heritage Parkway SJRWMD St. Johns River Water Management District SR State Road SU Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Urban TAC Technical Advisory Committee TDP Transit Development Plan TDLCB Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board TIP Transportation Improvement Program TPO Transportation Planning Organization TRIP Transportation Regional Incentive Program UPWP Unified Planning Work Program BPTAC, January 23, 2017 Page # 29