2017 Forward Pinellas Concept Planning Application

TECHINCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 24, 2018

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Bob Ironsmith, AICP

Skinner Blvd History

State Road 580 – US Alternate 19 to Bass Blvd

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City of Dunedin Boundary Limits Statistic Dunedin

Population 35,538

Population

density -mile

3,420

Median age 52.5

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Project Location

Skinner Blvd

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Project Goals PEDESTRIANS

COMPLETE STREETS

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Jerry Dabkowski, PE

Overall Preliminary Concept Design

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Preliminary Concept – George F. Young, Inc.

Preliminary Concept Design

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Preliminary Concept - George F. Young, Inc.

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Detailed Preliminary Concept Design

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Preliminary Concept - George F. Young, Inc. Access Management

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Preliminary Concept - George F. Young, Inc. Activity Center

Detailed Preliminary Concept Design

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Preliminary Concept Design Skinner Enhancements

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Preliminary Concept - George F. Young, Inc.

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Skinner Blvd Street Use Characteristics

• Current condition of Skinner Blvd bifurcates Downtown District

• The Fred Marquis Pinellas County Trail System runs through the heart of Skinner Boulevard

• FDOT has taken a strong interest in Skinner Boulevard (Safety)

• FDOT has enhanced safety of Pinellas Trail Crossing by installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB)

• FDOT and Forward Pinellas recognize expansive ROW could be considered for design options such as roundabouts

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Skinner Blvd Plan

Implementation of a community accepted plan will:

• Enhance physical Characteristics

• Guide private and public initiatives for creating economic development

• Encourage investments

• Improve the quality of life

• Establish a framework for the proper evolution of the CRA District

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• Aesthetically Enhanced Corridor

• Safety

• Quality of Life

• Golf Cart Crossing

• Environmental Sustainability

• Economic

Development

• Access to

Destinations

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Project Goals Bob Ironsmith, ACIP

Closing Remarks

• The City of Dunedin has been planning for several years for the corridor of Skinner Boulevard

• City Commission support

• In closing, Skinner Boulevard (SR 580) will be a catalyst for positive transformative change to this area of Dunedin

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COMPLETE STREETS ARE FOR EVERYONE

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Project Contact

ROBERT IRONSMITH, ACIP Director Economic & Housing Development, CRA Email: Rironsmith@Dunedinfl.net Phone: 727-298-3204

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Thank you for your time!