SR 5 / US 1 Widening from Pine Street to Cidco Road
Project Team
• Florida Department of TransportationAshraf Elmaghraby, PE – District Five Project Manager
• Design Consultant TeamParsons
Jennifer Lewis, PE – Consultant Project ManagerPhil Jacoby, PE - Senior Roadway EngineerJim Kory, PE - Senior Drainage EngineerDavid Wagner, PE - Senior Traffic EngineerLynn Hogan, AICP - Project Coordinator
Baskerville DonovanKen Good , PE - CRA EngineerTom Vill, PE, AICP - CRA Project Manager
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Open House
6:00 pmPresentation
Open House Question & Answer Session
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SR 5 / US 1 Widening from Pine Street to Cidco Road
Project Location
• SR 5 / US 1 (North Cocoa Blvd.)
• From south of Pine Street to north of Cidco Road
• City of Cocoa• Brevard County
Legend:
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Project DescriptionFour-to-six-lane widening of US 1Curb and gutterBicycle LanesSidewalksSCAT Bus PadsLandscaping and LightingUpgraded Signals:
Forrest AvenueDixon BoulevardMichigan AvenueSR528 EB/WB Ramps
Legend:
SR 5 / US 1 237592-2
Upgraded Signal Location
Project HistoryExtensive Local Coordination
City of Cocoa Utilities and Lighting
Driveway Coordination Meetings: July 2002 and July 2011
Two Public Information Meetings:February 2002 and July 2003
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Existing Conditions
Land uses along US 1Commercial
Churches
Municipal Facilities
Residential / Subdivisions
Industrial
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Existing ConditionsStreet Lighting - half of the project has standard FDOT street lighting
Pavement - In fair condition
FEC Railway to the WestUtilities – numerous overhead and buried utilitiesDriveways - numerous driveways, many are undefinedMedian Openings - numerous median openings
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Existing ConditionsExisting Signalized Intersections
Forrest AvenueDixon BoulevardMichigan AvenueSR528 Eastbound RampSR528 Westbound Ramp
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Existing Conditions
Brunson Avenue to Cidco Road4 lanes with an 18-foot medianRight-of-way varies from 118-ft to 120-ft
Pine Street to Brunson Avenue4 lanes with a 40-foot medianRight-of-way varies from 143-ft to 153-ft
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Access Management Reclassification
• US 1 from Michigan to Cidco Road
• Classification will change from Class 3 to Class 5
• Public notification in accordance with Florida Statute 335.188 and Administrative Rule 14-97
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Access Management Reclassification
Class 3 Class 5Minimum Side Street Connections
(Speed Limit 45 mph or Less)440 feet 245 feet
Minimum Distance Between Directional Median Openings1,320 feet 660 feet
Spacing Between Full Median Openings(Speed Limit 45 mph or Less)
2,640 feet 1,320 feet
Spacing Between Traffic Signals2,640 feet 1,320 feet
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Driveway Modifications
• Driveway modifications evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• Driveway meetings during original design and in July 2011 for plans update
• If the width of a driveway(s) would change by more than four feet:
• Driveway agreements / rights-of-entry requested
• Property owners sent a first notice by mail in September 2011
• Property owners were sent a second notice by mail in April 2012
• One-on-One driveway coordination meetings
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Driveway ModificationsExamples from US 1 Widening to the South
SR 5 / US 1 Widening from Pine Street to Cidco Road
Signalization
Signal improvement or replacement at the following locations:
Forrest AvenueDixon Blvd.Michigan Blvd.SR 528 EB rampsSR 528 WB ramps
Legend:
SR 5 / US 1 237592-2
Upgraded Signal Location
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Drainage & Pond Sites
Provide closed storm drain system
Utilize City of Cocoa Regional Ponds
Construct two new ponds:SR 528 InterchangeNorth of City Limits
Construct floodplain pond between Olive Street and Grimes Street
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Construction Traffic Control
Traffic control goals during construction• Maintain two lanes in each direction on US 1
• Maintain access to properties along US 1
• Provide business access signage in the construction area
• Maintain access to bus stops along US 1
• Maintain bicycle and pedestrian access along US 1
• Minimize the use of temporary pavement
Design Schedule20122011
90%Design Plans Update 100%
Driveway Information Meeting
Public InformationMeeting
Driveway Notification
Driveway Notification of Administrative Hearing Rights
• Plans Update Initiated April 2011• Plans Update Submittal August 2011• Driveway Meeting July 2011• Public Meeting July 2012• Final Plans August 2012
US 1 – Pine Street to High Point DriveRedevelopment Goals
• Maintain a consistent look along the City of Cocoa’s primary roadway corridors
• Beautify the US 1 corridor to promote economic growth in the City of Cocoa
• Take advantage of the redevelopment opportunity presented with FDOT’s widening of US 1
Project CorridorCocoa City LimitsUS 1 Redevelopment Dist.Downtown Cocoa Redevel. Dist.Diamond Sq. Redevel. Dist.
Project Elements
• Intersection EnhancementForrest Avenue
Dixon Boulevard
Michigan Avenue
SR528 Interchange
• Median Landscaping
• Aesthetic Lighting
• Traffic Signal Enhancement
• Traffic Separator Enhancement
Forrest Avenue Intersection
• Trees and shrubbery in the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection
• Shrubbery in the intersection’s directional median
• Textured and colored concrete on the traffic separators north and south of the intersection
• Painted traffic signal mast arms
Proposed Intersection
Existing Intersection
Dixon BoulevardIntersection
Shrubbery in the four corners of the intersection and in the median on the north side
Textured and colored concrete in the directional islands and traffic separator south of the intersection
Painted traffic signal mast arms
Proposed Intersection
Existing Intersection
Michigan Avenue Intersection
• Shrubbery in the four corners of the intersection, and in the median on the north side, with a tree on all corners except the southwest corner
• Textured and colored concrete in the traffic separator south of the intersection
• Painted traffic signal mast arms
Proposed Intersection
Existing Intersection
SR 528 InterchangeTrees and shrubbery in the merge islands for the eastbound and westbound intersections, and in the median north of the overpass
Textured and colored concrete traffic separators
Painted traffic signal mast arms
Proposed Interchange
Existing Interchange
Median LandscapingMedians will be landscaped along the length of the project corridorSod
All median areas not receiving ground cover or shrubs will be fully sodded
Ground Cover / ShrubsUsed in smaller islands, accent points in larger islands, and in areas with sight restrictions
Small TreesSpaced at 30-foot intervals in between specimen trees along longer stretches of medians
Specimen Palm TreesUsed in median areas without sight restrictions at intervals of approximately 150 feet
Aesthetic LightingUpgraded from standard FDOT highway lighting
Colored aluminum pole with decorative arm and decorative fixture
Traffic signal pole mounted at some intersections
Similar in look to southern section of US 1
• Taller pole (45 feet instead of 35 feet) , with shorter poles in some locations to avoid utility conflicts
• Aluminum in place of concrete pole
• Upgraded fixture
• Changes done to meet current FDOT lighting standards
Project Milestones
Final Plans: August 2012
Production Date: September 2012
Letting Date: December 2012
Anticipated Construction Start: Summer 2013
Project Cost: Approximately $35 Million
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Public Comments
Your input is important to us! Comment forms received tonight or mailed, faxed, or e-mailed within ten (10) days will be included in the public record for this public meeting.
Please take this opportunity to complete a comment form.
A drop box is available for comment forms completed this evening. After this meeting, you may send your comments via e-mail, mail, or fax.
Please feel free to ask FDOT staff and consultants questions after this presentation.
Project Contacts
Ashraf Elmaghraby, PE – District 5 Project ManagerFlorida Department of Transportation719 South Woodland Blvd.DeLand, FL 32720Tel: (386) 943-5645E-mail: [email protected]
Jennifer Lewis, PE – Design Consultant Project ManagerParsons2420 Lakemont Avenue, Suite 450Orlando, FL 32814Tel: (407) 702-6857E-mail: [email protected]