Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 26, 2011

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1 May 23, 2011 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Technical Advisory Committee Media Interested Citizens Mark J Bennett, Chairperson Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 26, 2011 The TPO s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in room 413 on the fourth floor of the Neil Combee County Administration Building located at 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida. The primary items on the committee s agenda include review and approval of the draft FY 2011/ /16 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), review and approval of the 2011 Priority Projects, and a presentation from FDOT regarding the status of the Central Polk Parkway PD&E study. The meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and attachments are enclosed. If you have any questions, please call TPO staff at (863) MJB:ll Enclosure

2 POLK TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (TPO) TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) NEIL COMBEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ROOM 413 9:30 A.M. THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 AGENDA Roll Call Approval of Minutes 1. Central Polk Parkway PD&E Study FDOT staff will provide an update on the status of the PD&E study for the Central Polk Parkway. (Attachments) 2. Review/Approve Draft Amendments to the FY 2010/ /15 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Staff will request the committee to review and approve amendments to the adopted FY 2010/ /15 TIP. (Attachments) Action is requested. 3. Review/Approve Draft FY 2011/ /16 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Staff will request the committee to review and approve the draft FY 2011/ /16 TIP. The draft TIP can be viewed online from the TPO website by clicking on the itip link. Action is requested. 4. Review/Approve Draft 2011 Priority Projects TPO staff will review the list of 2011 Priority Projects that will be submitted to FDOT. This list includes CMS, TEP, trail, and other enhancements projects as well as intersection and roadway improvements. (Attachments) Action is requested. 5. Communications and Reports 6. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office, at 330 W. Church Street, Bartow. Telephone (863) , not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) or , or Voice impaired call: , via Florida Relay Service. The TPO planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Related Statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status may file a complaint with the TPO s Title VI Specialist, Diane Slaybaugh at (863) , or by writing Ms. Slaybaugh at Post Office Box 9005, Bartow, Florida

3 Polk Transportation Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee Draft MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 24, 2011 City of Bartow Growth Management Conference Room 330 West Church Street Bartow, FL Members Present: Bob Wiegers Jennifer Codo-Salisbury-CFRPC Jerry Rodriguez Mark Bennett, Chairman Pete Gardner Chuck Barmby Richard Lilyquist Vice-Chair Valerie Way Sean Byers Tom Deardorff Larry Helton Paul Simmons Bill Skelton Marisa Barmby-CFRPC Representing: City of Bartow Central Florida Regional Planning Council City of Davenport City of Haines City City of Eagle Lake City of Lakeland City of Lakeland City of Lake Alfred City of Winter Haven Polk County Growth Management Polk Count School Board Polk County Transit Services Polk County Transportation Town of Dundee Others Present: Lori Carlton Laura Lockwood Ryan Kordek Cherie Simmons Diane Slaybaugh Sunit Dowudom Rod Wetzel Representing: Florida Department of Transportation Polk TPO Polk TPO Polk TPO Polk TPO Polk County Transit Services Polk County Transit Services 1 of 4

4 AGENDA Call to Order, Roll Call Chairman Mark Bennett called the TAC Committee Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Roll call was taken. A quorum was present with 14 members. Approval of TAC Meeting Minutes January 27, 2011 Motion: Chuck Barmby motioned to approve the TAC Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2011 with the correction that Bob Wiegers was present not Ken Asher for the City of Bartow. Motion was seconded by Jerry Rodriquez. Motion carried without dissent. 1. Review/Approval of Draft Amendments to the FY 2010/ /15 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Laura Lockwood, TPO Staff presented the amendments to the FY 2010/ /15 TIP. Federal legislation requires the TPO to prepare and adopt a TIP annually. The TIP identifies how all federal and state transportation money is anticipated to be spent. The TIP includes highway, public transit, rail, aviation, bicycle, pedestrian, safety, and freight-related projects. Amendments included are: SR 60 (Van Fleet Dr.) west of US 98 to west of US 17. Project Limits increased to begin at mile post and end at mile post (length 1.87 miles). Roadway Section ID assigned - # SR 60 from Saddlebag Lake Road to west of Sam Keen Road New project Street lighting SR 559 from south of Bay Lake Resort to north of I-4 New project Street lighting US 17 from Eagle City Limits to SR 540 New project Street lighting Fairway Avenue from East Main Street to US 92 (Memorial Boulevard) New project Rail safety CR 37B from Deerfield Drive to the Polk Parkway New project Sidewalks-(LAP) project with the City of Lakeland Chain of Lakes Trail from 1 st Street to north of Lake Howard Drive Funding source adjustment Safe Routes to Schools 2 of 4

5 New project Bicycle Safety Education Program A brief discussion on the amendments followed the presentation. Motion: Motion was made by Bob Wiegers to approve amendments to the FY 2010/ /15 TIP as presented. Motion was seconded by Jerry Rodriguez. Motion carried without dissent 2. Review/Approval of Draft Amendments to the FY 2010/ /15 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Ryan Kordek, TPO Staff presented amendments to the 2010/ /12 UPWP. The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) contains the planning tasks and associated grant budget for the two (2) year period beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012 (FY 2010/ /12). Although the TPO adopted a two year UPWP, there is a need to amend the document annually to accurately reflect funding for the second year FY 2011/12. In preparing the UPWP in Winter/Spring of 2010, FY 2011/12 numbers are based on an estimation of available funding. Several new projects have been identified for FY 2011/12. The UPWP also contains many resolutions, policy statements and certifications per State and Federal requirements. Several of these documents must be approved annually. FTA Section 5303 Grant (Transit Planning) must also be approved and submitted annually. New planning tasks include: The development of a new TPO Website Major update of the Transit Development Plan Funds split between FTA and FHWA Funding for Regional Coordination Administration and staff support for the Chairs Coordinating Committee (CCC) Highlights of the Multi-Year Business Plan, Transportation Disadvantaged Grant, Transit Planning Grant and TPO Certification were reviewed. Mr. Kordek also reviewed the UPWP Budget. The TPO is asking the Citizen s and Technical Advisory Boards to recommend that the TPO authorize the de-obligation of funds for the current FY 2008/ /10 UPWP. Approve the final draft FY 2010/ /12 UPWP. Approve Draft TPO Resolutions and in support of transit and transportation disadvantaged planning activities. Staff also requests permission to make minor changes, as necessary, based on additional agency comments. Motion: Motion was made by Jerry Rodriguez to approve the recommendation and request of TPO Staff. Motion was seconded by Chuck Barmby. Motion carried without dissent. 3 of 4

6 Mobility Vision Plan (MVP) Curtis Knowles, TPO Staff presented and quickly reviewed the final documentation and summary brochure of the 2035 Mobility Vision Plan. The full document is available on the MVP website for review. 4. Communications and Reports A. Laura Lockwood gave a brief recap of the West Central Florida s Chairs Coordinating Committee meeting. B. Ryan Kordek informed the committee that TPO Staff received the first Jan Johnson Memorial Award for Excellence in Public Involvement from the Heart of Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association. 5. Adjournment With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 10:08 am Respectfully transcribed by Cherie Simmons, Office Manager 1 Section , Florida Statutes, states that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by a board, agency or commission with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 4 of 4

7 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MAY 26, 2011 AGENDA ITEM 1 Agenda Item: Presenter: Summary: Recommended Action: Attachments: Central Polk Parkway PD&E Study FDOT The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the project development and environmental (PD&E) study for the Central Polk Parkway. The Central Polk Parkway is proposed as a new sixlane facility between State Road 60 and the Polk Parkway (western corridor) and State Road 60 and Interstate 4 (eastern corridor). This item is being presented for information only. 1. Central Polk Parkway Executive Summary 2. Western Leg Recommended Alternatives Map Prepared by: Ryan Kordek May 18, 2011

8 RICK SCOTT GOVERNOR Florida Department of Transportation 801 North Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Executive Summary Central Polk Parkway From S.R. 60 to the Polk Parkway (S.R. 570) and S.R. 60 to Interstate 4 (I-4), Polk County The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One conducted a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the proposed Central Polk Parkway in Polk County, Florida. The PD&E Study began in the summer of 2008 and concluded with the State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) approved by District Secretary Stanley M. Cann on March 24, The Central Polk Parkway was proposed as a new six-lane limited access facility that would serve as an additional north-south routes in the central Polk County regional transportation network and will serve as a vital link in Polk County's future transportation system. The study limits extend from State Road (S.R.) 60 east of Bartow, northwesterly to the Polk Parkway (S.R. 570) near S.R. 540, referred to as the western leg (approx.13 mi.) and from S.R. 60 east of Bartow, northerly to Interstate 4 near the Polk/Osceola County line, referred to as the eastern leg (approx. 31 mi.). The SEIR process evaluated a new-six-lane free facility. Due to the cost of the facility, traditional transportation funding would be inadequate to fully fund the project. Therefore, we also looked at a toll scenario and reduced the number of lanes to four. Corridor Analysis The Corridor Analysis phase identified twenty-nine 1,500- and 3,000-foot wide corridors where a new roadway could be located which were presented at workshops in December The nine recommended corridors were reduced to 600 feet wide; five corridors in the western leg and four corridors in the eastern leg. These viable corridors were presented at workshops in September Corridor Analysis phase concluded in September Alternatives The viable corridors were narrowed to 350-foot wide alternative alignments. In the western leg, there are 5 alternative alignments. In the eastern leg, there are 4 alternative alignments. FDOT held a series of meetings in spring of 2010 with representatives of several cities in Polk County, Clear Springs Land Company, CSX Railroad, the Polk Transportation Planning Organization, Polk County Planning and the Central Florida Regional Planning Council to provide them with project information and receive input on local perspectives regarding the study. The No-Build was a viable alternative throughout the study process. Page 1 of 5

9 The nine alternative alignments were presented at meetings with the stakeholders and agencies, in addition to the public and government officials at information workshops in October Two preferred build alternatives, one in each leg, were selected and presented at the Public Hearing in January The Preferred Alternatives (Figure 3 on last page) were carried forward as the Recommended Alternatives. In the western leg, the Recommended Build Alternative includes proposed new interchanges at: The Pollard Road Extension SR 60 The Bartow Northern Connector US 17 SR 540, and The Polk Parkway In the eastern leg, all of the Recommended Build Alternative included proposed new interchanges located at: S.R. 60 U.S. 27 C.R. 544 C.R. 580 U.S. 17/92, and I-4, between the existing U.S. 27 and C.R. 532 interchanges The Typical section is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 - Six-Lane Typical Section (Design Speed = 65 MPH) Toll Feasibility A 4-lane facility (Figure 2) was assumed for the puposes of the preparation of the Traffic and Revenue Study prepared by the Florida s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE). Current estimates provided by the Florida s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) indicate that the project has a potential bonding capacity of $90,751,000 for the western leg, and $206,175,000 for the eastern leg, or a total bonding capacity of $296,926,000. Page 2 of 5

10 Table 1 summarizes the project costs and bonding capacity, or Toll Feasibility percentage for each leg. Right-of-way and Mitigation Year 2014 (1) Table 1 Cost Summary Construction and CEI Year 2016 (2) Design Year 2012 (3) Total Toll Feasibility Western Leg $77,421,677 $315,309,288 $36,126,275 $428,857, % Eastern Leg $265,873,813 $645,444,159 $73,951,177 $985,269, % Total (Combined) $343,295,490 $960,753,447 $110,077,452 $1,414,126, % 1. Includes 2014 Inflation Factor Includes 2016 Inflation Factor Includes 2012 Inflation Factor Table 2 summarizes the project costs for each leg, assuming the right-of-way and mitigation costs are zero. The dollar amount of the bonding capacity is assumed to be the same as listed above. Table 2 Cost Summary Assuming Zero Right-of-Way and Mitigation Costs Right-of-way and Mitigation Construction and CEI Year 2016 (1) Design Year 2012 (2) Total Toll Feasibility Western Leg $0 $315,309,288 $36,126,275 $351,435, % Eastern Leg $0 $645,444,159 $73,951,177 $719,395, % Total (Combined) $0 $960,753,447 $110,077,452 $1,070,830, % 1. Includes 2016 Inflation Factor Includes 2012 Inflation Factor Figure 2 - Four-Lane Typical Section (Design Speed = 65 MPH) Page 3 of 5

11 Next Steps NEPA and IMR/IJR Process While the approved SEIR documents that all state requirements are met, federal involvement is still required in order to connect any new roadway to the interstate system. Therefore, federal approval is required for the proposed new connection to I-4. Federal approval may also qualify the project (the federally approved portion) for federal funding. The formal process, as spelled out in the Interchange Handbook, requires an Interchange Justification Report (IJR) to evaluate traffic conditions, alignments, and interchange alternatives, locations and configurations. Therefore, FDOT is currently preparing a Memorandum Letter of Understanding (MLOU) to document the intent and methodology for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to approve the process to evaluate the new interchange at I-4. We expect to submit the MLOU to FHWA on May 16, FHWA requires that all federally approved projects stand on their own merit, therefore, every project must have logical termini. In this case, the logical termini requires the analysis of adjacent I-4 interchanges to ensure a new interchange will not negatively affect them. In addition, the next interchange along the Central Polk Parkway is U.S. 17/92. Therefore, the IJR study area includes the I-4 interchanges at U.S. 27 (existing interchange), the proposed new SEIR interchange location east of U.S. 27, the existing C.R. 532 interchange, and the exsisting S.R. 429 interchange. Following approval of the IJR, a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document will need to be prepared by FDOT and approved by FHWA, incorporating the preferred I-4 interchange concept approved in the IJR. Should new interchange concepts be developed in the NEPA study, there is a process to update the IJR. FHWA will determine the Class of Action (COA) for the NEPA document. About 8 to 10 months will be required to complete the IJR process. Preparation of 30% Design Plans In addition to the above, the FDOT could begin preparing 30% design for both the western and eastern legs of the project with the anticipation of reducing project unknowns and letting the project as Design/Build. The anticipated costs associated with this are as follows: Design Mainline(includes survey and geotech): o Western Leg = $6.75M o Eastern Leg: $15.75M o Total= $22.5M Design Interchanges (13 interchanges): o Western Leg = $10.125M o Eastern Leg = $19.125M o Total = $29.25M Contamination Level II Assessment: o Western Leg = $91.66K o Eastern Leg = $183.34K o Total = $275K Combined TOTAL (western and eastern legs) = $52M Potential benefits from preparing 30% plans include: reduced construction cost estimates, advanced right-of-way (ROW) acquisition based on engineering necessity, compressed schedule, increased toll feasibility from the resulting decreased costs. Page 4 of 5

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15 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MAY 26, 2011 AGENDA ITEM 2 Agenda Item: Review/Approval of Draft Amendments to the FY 2010/ /15 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Presenter: Summary: Recommended Action: Attachments: Laura Lockwood TPO staff will review and request approval from the committee for amendments to the adopted FY 2010/ /15 TIP. It is necessary to include projects in the TIP in the appropriate year in order to ensure eligibility for receiving federal funding authorization. Approve Draft Amendments to the FY 2010/ /15 TIP as presented. 1. Request Letters from FDOT 2. Central Office Transmittal of HSR Amendment December, High Speed Rail Funding Table Prepared by: Laura Lockwood May 18, 2011

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31 Florida High Speed Rail Summary of Estimated Project Cost and Anticipated Sources of Funds (Also see notes on page two) Total Project Cost In year of expenditure dollars P D and E Preliminary Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Project Cost State Fiscal Year Work Program Estimated Pre 2011 (1) Total 17,287, ,313 18,089,553 30,078,810 26,981,190 69,506,584 92,951,830 50,123,408 5,713, ,355,785 70,000,000 69,600, ,116,125 7,082,625 3,749, , ,965,000 29,921,190 70,078, ,720, ,344, ,090,791 56,408,943 2,302,564,780 17,287, ,802, ,660,000 1,349,343,534 1,031,378, ,963,824 62,539,531 3,310,975,118 State Fiscal Year Work Program Estimated Sources of Funds Item# Fund Pre 2011 (1) Total State Funds: P D and E (2) /2/3 D / DS / TOP 8,993,034 8,993,034 Preliminary Engineering Total State Funds 8,993,034 8,993,034 In Kind Contributions: Right of Way (3) 558,700, ,700,000 Construction (4) 13,900,000 13,900,000 Total In Kind Contributions 572,600, ,600,000 Non Federal Match (5) Construction 101,724, ,661,653 85,643,047 10,615, ,644,334 Total Non Federal Match 101,724, ,661,653 85,643,047 10,615, ,644,334 Federal Fund Sources: ARRA Federal Grant (6) 130,000, ,660, ,835, ,169, ,501,500 23,833,500 1,250,000,000 PRIIA Federal Grant (7) 365,183, ,547, ,819,277 28,091,031 1,123,641,231 Other Federal Funds 8,294, ,313 9,096,519 Total Federal Funds 8,294, ,802, ,660, ,018, ,717, ,320,777 51,924,531 2,382,737,750 Federal Funds: P D and E (2) /2/3 FRA 8,294, ,313 9,096,519 Preliminary Engineering (8) HSRS 30,078,810 26,981,190 69,506,584 92,951,830 50,123,408 5,713, ,355,785 Right of Way (9) HSRS 70,000,000 69,600,000 5,416,125 7,082,625 3,749, , ,265,000 Construction (10) HSRS 29,921,190 70,078, ,096, ,682, ,447,744 45,793,943 1,942,020,446 Total Federal Funds 130,802, ,660, ,018, ,717, ,320,777 51,924,531 2,382,737,750 8,294,206 Total Sources of Funds 17,287, ,802, ,660,000 1,349,343,534 1,031,378, ,963,824 62,539,531 3,310,975,118 Cost proration by county based on track miles County Hillsborough Polk Osceola Orange Totals Track Miles Percentage Total % 40,570,602 51,692, ,522, ,899, ,511,302 19,397,718 1,002,196, % 48,926,523 62,339, ,721, ,786, ,835,772 23,392,872 1,208,609, % 11,845,208 15,092, ,193,974 93,399,684 50,075,348 5,663, ,606, % 29,459,980 37,536, ,906, ,292, ,541,402 14,085, ,736, % 130,802, ,660,000 1,349,343,534 1,031,378, ,963,824 62,539,531 3,310,975,118 NOTES: Project Description: The Tampa Orlando line will run 84 miles from downtown Tampa to Orlando International Airport. The project will be built for the most part in the median of I 4 where a 44 foot envelope has been preserved for this purpose. (1) Pre 2011 costs were obtained from FDOT's Work Program. (Source: FDOT Office of Public Transportation) (2) Project Development and Environmental (P D and E) costs are per the Work Program. (3) Estimated / anticipated right of way donations. (Source: October 1, 2009, PFM Finance Plan and August 5, 2010 Financial Plan) (4) Estimated / anticipated donated bridge widening at Orlando International Airport (Source: 2010 FL HSR Application Back Up Explanation) (5) The non federal match is required as part of the PRIIA Federal Grant and is assumed to be financed from a combination of debt and equity through the public private partnership. The public private partnership would then be compensated through capital recovery payments by FDOT over the life of the concession once construction has been completed. (6) In January 2010 Florida was awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant in the amount of $1.25 billion. (7) FDOT has not received these funds. In August 2010 Florida applied for approximately $1.12 billion dollars in additional funding available through the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) of This money is subject to a 20% non federal match which is assumed to be financed through the public private partnership. FDOT will compensate the concessionaire for funding the 20% non federal match once construction is complete. In the event that FDOT is not awarded this grant, then alternative financing options, including private investment, will be sought to keep the project on schedule. (8) FY2011 costs are per the Work Program. Preliminary engineering is based on the August 5, 2010 Financial Plan converted from calendar year to state fiscal year. (9) FY2011 costs are per the Work Program. The right of way is based on the August 5, 2010 Financial Plan converted from calendar year to state fiscal year. (10) FY2011 costs are per the Work Program. Construction amounts in FY2011 and FY2012 are assumed to be for the Early Works Safety Project, which was assumed to be approximately $100 million based on the August 5, 2010 Financial Plan submitted to FRA. Construction for the Early Works Safety Project is assumed to begin March 2011 (FY2011). Construction for the remaining project is assumed to be accomplished through a public private partnership which will begin construction in November 2012 (FY2013) and continue to the fourth quarter of calendar year 2015 (FY2016). Page 1 of 2

32 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MAY 26, 2011 AGENDA ITEM 3 Agenda Item: Review/Approve Draft FY 2011/ /16 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Presenter: Summary: Laura Lockwood TPO staff will review and request approval from the committee for the Draft FY 2011/ /16 TIP. In order to meet federal requirements the TPO must adopt and maintain a TIP document annually. Projects included in the TIP are derived from FDOT s Five Year Work Program and local government Capital Improvement Programs (CIP). The TIP is essentially an implementation tool for how state and federal funds are spent on transportation projects in Polk County. Projects included in the TIP must be listed accurately to include the proper funding source, amount, a precise description of the project, the year programmed, and correct project limits in order to receive federal funding. Last year the TPO worked with a consultant to create the itip. This is an interactive, web-based tool which allows users to search the TIP document easily by defining the search criteria desired, such as a road name or project type. An interactive map displaying the projects in the TIP is also available to make it easy for the public to view information about the projects in the TIP. Due to the size of the TIP document and the availability of the itip, hard copies of the TIP document itself have not been made for this packet in an effort to save on printing and paper costs. Please use the link provided below to use the itip. TPO staff is always available to help users navigate the TIP document. Recommended Action: Attachments: Approve Draft FY 2011/ /16 TIP as presented. None The Draft FY 2011/ /16 TIP can be viewed from the following web link: Prepared by: Laura Lockwood May 16, 2011

33 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MAY 26, 2011 AGENDA ITEM 4 Agenda Item: Presenter: Review/Approve the Draft 2011 Priority Transportation Projects Ryan Kordek Summary: The committee will be asked to review/approve the Draft TPO 2011 Priority Transportation Projects for consideration by the TPO Board at their June meeting. These priority projects will be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as input to the development of its Draft Tentative Fiscal Years 2012/ /17 Work Program. The accelerated deadline (priorities are typically submitted in August) is a result of the Florida Legislature convening in January 2012, approximately two months earlier. Priority Road Projects (non-sis) The widening of State Road 542 (Dundee Road) between First Street and US 27 has been a long standing priority of the Polk TPO. The design phase for this project is currently funded in FDOT s Adopted Work Program in fiscal year (FY) 2010/11. Following the design, right-of-way (ROW) acquisition is the next phase needed prior to the construction of the project. The ROW phase for a portion of State Road 542 (First Street to Buckeye Loop Road) was programmed in FDOT s Draft Tentative Work Program last fall. However, it was removed from the Program a short time after. Therefore, staff is recommending the ROW acquisition phase for State Road 542 between First Street and Buckeye Loop Road as the top ranked highway project since the project remains a high priority and it is currently in production. Likewise, the ROW phase for the eastern portion of State Road 542, between Buckeye Loop Road and US 27, is the second priority. In addition to State Road 542, State Road 33 widening in north Lakeland is one of the only other projects that has a production phase included in FDOT s Adopted Work Program. The project development and environmental (PD&E) study for the segment of State Road 33 between Old Combee Road and Tomkow Road (just north of the I-4 interchange) is currently programmed in FY 2012/13. Therefore, the design of this project is the next step towards implementing this project and is the next priority project being recommended. Looking beyond State Roads 542 and 33 there are several projects Prepared by: Ryan Kordek May 19, 2011

34 that have been reflected as high priorities in the TPO s 2035 Mobility Vision Plan (MVP). However, these projects have not received any funding for project development. These roads include US 17/92 widening in Haines City, and in Lakeland US 98 north of Edgewood Drive and US 92 west of Wabash Avenue. These projects are in need of PD&E studies. The Fort Fraser Trail Extension is included in the 2035 MVP as a planned multi-use trail that would extend north from State Road 540 to Downtown Lakeland and connect with the City s existing and planned trail and bikeway network. The Polk Parkway (State Road 570) presents a major obstacle in implementing the northern extension of the Fort Fraser Trail. Therefore, staff is recommending a PD&E study, or a formal analysis of alternative crossings of the Polk Parkway along multiple alignments. A substantial analysis will be necessary prior to the programming of significant funds for a Polk Parkway crossing. The North-South Route is a construction ready project and remains a TPO priority. The construction estimate is $90.4M for the North-South Route, which is much higher than the $22.3M when it was originally programmed in FDOT s work program. It is unlikely that the project will be programmed by FDOT in the near future due to the combination of construction cost increases and significant reductions in state transportation funding in recent years. Congestion Management Projects As a matter of policy, the TPO annually sets aside $4 Million for recommended Congestion Management Projects (CMP). CMP projects have been defined as projects that include traffic operations and low-cost construction projects intended to ease traffic congestion, as well as, safety projects, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. It is the intent that these projects maximize the safety and efficiency of the existing transportation system. The TPO s Guidelines for CMP projects recommends identifying candidate projects for the use of these funds two (2) years prior to the year the funding becomes available. This will provide a greater opportunity to identify and fund short-term projects (projects needed in the next couple of years). As part of this year s priority projects the committee will be asked to endorse a list of candidate CMP projects recommended for funding in FY 2013/14. In addition to the funding set-aside for Congestion Management Projects, the TPO staff also recommends a $1 Million set aside for candidate Multi-Use Trail Projects in FY 2013/14. Prepared by: Ryan Kordek May 19, 2011

35 Priority Transit Projects The TPO s Adopted Transit Development Plan (TDP) is source for these projects which typically include transit capitol and operating assistance for the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District and Winter Haven Area Transit. Priority Local and Regional Multi-Use Trail Projects The Joint CAC-TAC Transportation Enhancement Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on May 23 rd to score and rank four (4) candidate projects that have been submitted. Staff will present the subcommittee s ranking for these projects at next week s meetings. These projects will be recommended for funding based on their ranking and the amount of available funding. Priority Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) and County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) Projects The FDOT is providing funding for regionally significant transportation projects through its TRIP program. FDOT is soliciting candidate projects for FY 2016/17. Recommended Action: Attachments: Staff will recommend the committee approve the Draft Priority Transportation Projects as presented. 1. Draft TPO 2011 Priority Transportation Projects 2. FDOT Priorities Letter 3. FDOT TRIP Letter 4. FDOT CIGP Letter Prepared by: Ryan Kordek May 19, 2011

36 2011 PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS The 2011 Priority Transportation Projects include candidate road, congestion management, multi-use trail, transit, transportation regional incentive program (TRIP), county incentive grant program (CIGP) and transportation enhancement projects as listed herein. These priority projects will be provided to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as input to the development of its Draft Tentative Fiscal Years 2012/ /17 Work Program for Polk County. Draft 1 May 24, 2011

37 Priority Road, Congestion Management and Multi-Use Trail Projects Candidate Project Phases for FY 2012/13 through FY 2016/17 Rank Project Project Description Project Status PD&E DSN ROW CST Priority Request Cost ($1,000) Congestion Management/Multi-Use Trail State Road 542 (Phase I) State Road 542 (Phase II) 4 State Road 33 5 US 17/92 (Hinson Avenue) 6 US 98 (Bartow Rd) Set-aside of funds in FY 2016/17. Projects to be defined in FY 2014/15. 2 to 3-Lane widening between First Street & Buckeye Loop Road. 2 to 4-Lane widening between Buckeye Loop Road & US to 4-lane widening between Old Combee Rd & Tomkow Rd Set-Aside Boxed Funds $5,000 FY 10/11 Right-of-Way $16,800 FY 10/11 Right-of-Way $ NA FY 12/13 Design $7,000 2 to 4-Lane widening between SR 17 (10 th Street) & 17 th Street. PD&E Study $600 4 to 6-Lane Widening between Edgewood Drive & Main Street. Design/PD&E Re-Eval. 1 $5,100 7 US 92 (New Tampa Highway) 2 to 4-Lane widening from west of SR 572 (Airport Rd) to Wabash Avenue Design/PD&E Re-Eval. 1 $2,800 8 US 92 (New Tampa Highway) 9 Fort Fraser Trail 10 SR 563 Extension (North-South Route) 2 to 4-Lane widening from Hillsborough Co/L to W of SR 572 (Airport Rd) PD&E Study $1,000 Evaluate alternatives for crossing the Polk Parkway (SR 570) Feasibility Study New 4-Lane Road between West Pipkin Road & SR 570. Construction $90,200 2 $500 Total $129,000 1 The FDOT completed a PD&E Study for this corridor in the 1990s and needs to be updated. 2 4-lane cost listed. 2-Lane cost (two scenarios: $55,000 and $47,000). Draft 2 May 24, 2011

38 Candidate Congestion Management Projects for FY 2013/14 FDOT Work Program FPN: Road/Project Description Type Cost SR 544 approach west of SR 17. Addition of a WB thru lane west leg of intersection; Multi- Intersection and Use Trail west leg of intersection; mill and resurface west leg of intersection; and install Multi-modal $1,000,000 new box-strain pole traffic signal system. improvements Sidewalk improvements and transit shelter on the west side of US 98 in the vicinity of Grove Park Shopping Center. $99,326 SR 544 at SR 17 Haines City US 98 (Bartow Road) Lakeland West Highland Street Lakeland Bus Shelters PCTS/WHAT Safety/ADA Enhancements - LAMTD Mulberry Sidewalks Central Lakeland Transit Signal Prioritization Feasibility Study US 98 FPN: Lakeland SR 17 FPN: Haines City SR 540 FPN: Winter Haven SR 539 FPN: Lakeland Multi-Use Trail Projects Installation of sidewalks on West highland Street (both sides) for 0.13 miles between Pinewood Ave to Kings Manor Mobile Home Park and on the south side of West Highlands 0.49 miles from Kings Manor Mobile Home Park to Southern Avenue. Installation of bus shelters: Route 35 Frostproof Community Center (2); Route 25 Fort Meade West Manor Apartments (1); Route 25 Fort Meade Community Center (1); Route 40/44 Spirit Lake SR 540 (2). Install sidewalk between curb and sidewalk, install concrete bench pad with wheelchair space, and install bus shelter pads on US 98/North Florida Avenue and SR 37. SR 60 from Diesel Rd to 5 th Street NW (north side) in conjunction with FPN: Sidewalk is also requested along SR 37 from Palm Avenue to Shepherd Road (west side). Evaluate the ability to implement signal prioritization for Citrus Connection buses when needed on SR 37 (South Florida Avenue), US 98 and SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard). This study will also evaluate necessary software and hardware upgrades for to the City s ATMS system and opportunities to coordinate with Citrus Connection s AVL system. Sidewalk and Transit Enhancement Sidewalk $189,937 Transit $135,132 Transit $150,000 Sidewalks $200,000 ITS/Transit $300,000 Extend Marcum Rd NB turn lane 850 to Norton Rd. $250,000 Resurfacing Construct sidewalk 1,210 from Norton Rd to Marcum Rd (both sides) and from Marcum Rd Supplements $675,000 to Duff Rd 2,580 (both sides). Widen sidewalk to 8 along the west side of SR 17. This sidewalk with compliment the Resurfacing Ridge Scenic Highway Bike/Ped Master Plan. Supplements $112,800 Installation of lighting at major intersections throughout corridor. $400,000 Directionalize the Providence/Ninth median to allow only NB left turns; Extension of the NB left turn at Providence Road to total 300 ; and modification to SE quadrant of Kathleen/Providence intersection to better channelize traffic, control speeds of turning vehicles and provide for safer pedestrian crossings of intersection. Resurfacing Supplements Resurfacing Supplements Draft 3 May 24, 2011 $144,144 Lake Howard Trail: along L Howard Drive from Avenue D NW to Avenue G NW. $568,000 Lake Beulah Trail: 10 Trail around Lake, ped crossings, transit shelters, lighting & bicycle Multi-Use Trail parking. $569,000 FY 2013/14 Total $4,793,339

39 Priority Transit Projects Candidate Project Phases for FY 2016/2017 Lakeland Area Mass Transit District (LAMTD) ($1,000) Project Federal Grant State Grant Local Total Operating Assistance $1,421 $1,005 $6,819 $9,245 Admin./Maintenance Operations Cost $50 $50 Purchase/Install Passenger Shelters $428 $428 ITS/AVL Upgrades $50 $50 Miscellaneous Capital/Bus Terminal $680 $680 Improvements Replacement Vehicles $5,058 $5,058 Total $15,511 Winter Haven Area Transit (WHAT)/Polk County Transit Services (PCTS) ($1,000) Project Federal Grant State Grant Local Total Operating Assistance $783 $ $2,485 Replacement Vehicles $1,271 $1,271 Purchase/Install Passenger Shelters $428 $428 Miscellaneous Capital $90 $90 Total $4,274 Table 8.5, FY 2017, Adopted Polk Consolidated Transit Development Plan Draft 4 May 24, 2011

40 Priority Transportation Regional Incentive Program Projects (TRIP) Candidate Project Phases for FY 2016/17 Priority Jurisdiction Road From To Improvement 1 Polk County 2 City of Lakeland 3 Polk County Bartow Northern Connector Phase II Crevasse- Lakeland Park Connector 1 Grandview Parkway Extension Candidate Phase TRIP Funds ($1,000) US 17 SR 60 New 4-Lane Road Construction $2,500 W of Union Drive Posner Boulevard Lakeland Park Drive Dunson Road New 2-Lane Road Construction $2,800 New 4-Lane Overpass of Interstate 4 1 The addition of this road to the regional road network is needed for this project to be eligible for TRIP funding. Construction $2,500 Candidate Project Phases for FY 2016/17 County Incentive Grant Program Projects (CIGP) Priority Jurisdiction Road From To Improvement 1 Polk County 2 Polk County Bartow Northern Connector Phase II Grandview Parkway Extension Candidate Phase CIGP Funds ($1,000) US 17 SR 60 New 4-Lane Road Construction $2,500 Ernie Caldwell Boulevard Dunson Road New 4-Lane Overpass of Interstate 4 Construction $2,500 Draft 5 May 24, 2011

41 Priority Transportation Enhancement Projects Candidate Project Phases for FY 2012/13 through 2016/17 Priority Project Location Improvement 1 Westgate-Central Multi-Use Trail (Phase I) Lakeland Construction of a 12 wide multi-use trail between Lotus Ave and Josephine St., the addition of bicycle lanes on Josephine St between the trail and Westside Park and the construction of a 12 wide path along the east side of Westside Park to connect to an internal trail system. Cost ($1,000) $532 Priority Multi-Use Trail Projects - Candidate Project Phases for FY 2013/2014 Priority Project Location Improvement 1 North Lake Howard Trail Winter Haven 2 Lake Beulah Multi-Use Trail Lakeland Construction of a 8 wide pathway along the north shore of Lake Howard from Ave D NW to Ave G NW. Construction of a 10 wide multi-use trail around Lake Beulah. The project includes pedestrian crosswalks, two new bus shelters, lighting, benches and bicycle parking. Cost ($1,000) $568 $569 Regional Multi-Use Trail Projects - Candidate Project Phases for FY 2016/2017 Priority Project Location Improvement 1 Haines City Trail (Phase I) Haines City Construction of a Multi-Use Trail and sidewalk between Downtown Haines City and the Ridge Scenic Highway and Lake Eva Park. Cost ($1,000) $1,200 Draft 6 May 24, 2011

42 Page 1 of 1 Lockwood, Laura From: Sent: To: Cc: Carlton, Lori D [Lori.Carlton@dot.state.fl.us] Friday, April 08, :21 AM wpathuff@aol.com 'bobenglish@polk-county.net'; 'melonybell@polk-county.net'; 'todddantzler@polk-county.net'; 'samjohnson@polk-county.net'; 'citymanager@auburndalefl.com'; 'cityclerk@eaglelake-fla.com'; seat1@cityoffortmeade.com'; csmith@cityofmulberryfl.com; dowdplumbing@yahoo.com; joe.lacascia@mypolkcity.org; tgarcia@mylakealfred.com; ljack407@msn.com; gow.fields@lakelandgov.net; don.selvage@lakelandgov.net; phil.walker@lakelandgov.net; glenn.higgins@lakelandgov.net; howard.wiggs@lakelandgov.net; justin.troller@lakelandgov.net; jpotter@mywinterhaven.com; nbirdsong@mywinterhaven.com; kimgay@townoflakehamilton.com; rlynch@mydavenport.org; kay@frostproofchamber.com; Deardorff, Thomas; Kordek, Ryan; Cann, Stan; Combs, Dick L; Clemmons, Cindy; Buckley, Terry; Meares, Frank; roytyler@verizon.net Subject: Request for Priorities for the FDOT Tentative Five Year Work Program for FY 2013 thru 2017 April 8, 2011 Dear Chairman Huff: Each year the Department coordinates the development of the Tentative Five Year Work Program with the five Metropolitan Planning Organizations and six rural counties within District One. The purpose of this is to formally request that you submit your Board of County Commission s (BoCC s) or Metropolitan Planning Organization s (MPO s) endorsed highway, congestion management system (CMS), transportation enhancement (TE), (both local and regional) and modal transportation priorities to District One by July 1, These priorities will be used for funding consideration this fall as we cooperatively develop the Department s Tentative Five Year Work Program for fiscal years 2013 through The accelerated deadline is a result of the Florida Legislature convening in January 2012, approximately two months earlier. The Florida Legislature must redraw the State's Congressional and Legislative boundary lines prior to the 2012 Elections, based on the 2010 Census data. Chapter , Florida Statutes require that MPOs or BoCC s develop an annual list of project priorities based upon project selection criteria that, at a minimum, consider the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facilities, its connectors and other regionally significant facilities. For modal programs, representatives from the Department have contacted transit, aviation and port managers, when applicable, to request submittal of their new project priorities. Please forward a copy of the modal agencies funding request and or applications for projects with your rank ordered list of highway, CMS and TE priorities for funding consideration this fall. We appreciate the continued cooperation and support of your board, staff and committees. Should you have questions or need further assistance, please contact Lori Carlton, Community Liaison at (863) Sincerely, Lori Carlton, Community Liaison Florida Department of Transportation 801 North Broadway Avenue P.O. Box 1249 Bartow, Florida (863) /19/2011

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