October 1, 2020| 1Financial Project ID Number: 437942-1
From the Halifax River Bridge to State Road (S.R.) A1A in Volusia County
Corridor Improvements Project
Virtual Public Hearing
International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92)
Welcome
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Technical Information - Issues
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Technical Information - Audio
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Technical Information – Comments & Questions
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Technical Information – Comments & Questions
Kathleen EnotFDOT Project Manager 719 South Woodland Boulevard MS 542 DeLand, Florida 32720 Phone: 386-943-5149 Email: [email protected]
Project Contact Information
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• Comments and Questions will not be responded to during the hearing. Written responses will be provided at a later date.
• All comments and questions received by:
Monday Oct. 12, 2020will be included as a part of this hearing record.
Technical Information – Comments & Questions
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*PLEASE NOTE*
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This public hearing is conducted in accordance with:
• Chapter 23, United States Code 128
• Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1500 through 1508
• Section 339.155, Florida Statutes
And pursuant to Florida Statute 355.199, the Florida Department of Transportation is conducting this public hearing concerning access management changes to State Road 600. This hearing is being held to afford persons the opportunity to express their views relative to the proposed improvements.
Public Hearing Compliance
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Title VI
All inquiries or complaints will be handled according to FDOT procedure in a prompt and courteous manner.
This hearing, project, or study is being conducted 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:
Jennifer SmithFDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator 719 South Woodland BoulevardDeLand, Florida 32720 [email protected]
Jacqueline ParamoreState Title VI Coordinator 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 65Tallahassee, FL [email protected]
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Project Location
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Stakeholders
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• September 2013 - City of Daytona Beach, Conceptual Design Study
• Possible roundabouts at 3 intersections along International Speedway Boulevard, including S.R. A1A
• November 2015 - U.S. 92 Corridor Master Management Plan Final Report
• Summarized recommended improvement for overall U.S. 92 Corridor from I-4 to S.R. A1A
• October 2017 - FDOT U.S. 92 Corridor Management Plan Study Update
• Study completed
• May 2020 - Additional Analysis Requested• The ISB coalition requested further analysis at the intersection of S.R.
A1A for a signal option• Congestion from beach traffic was the main concern• FDOT is analyzing the operations of a signal at S.R. A1A
Project History and Need
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Proposed Improvements from the Halifax River Bridge to Grandview Ave.
Overall widening to provide wider travel lanes and a raised median
ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps throughout the corridor
Signals reconstructed at Halifax Ave., Peninsula Dr. (S.R. 441) and Grandview Ave.
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Proposed Improvements at the S.R. A1A Intersection
Signal OptionRoundabout
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Proposed Typical Section - International Speedway Boulevard
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Existing Access along International Speedway Boulevard
• Non-Restrictive – allows turns at any point along the roadway
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Proposed Access along International Speedway Boulevard
Signal Option
Roundabout
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Proposed Access at Halifax Avenue and Peninsula Drive
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Proposed Access at Grandview Avenue
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Proposed Access at S.R. A1A - Signal Option
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Proposed Access at S.R. A1A - Roundabout Option
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Signal Option for International Speedway Boulevard at S.R. A1A - Proposed Turn Lanes
Proposed Signal at S.R. A1A• Add right turn lane on eastbound
International Speedway Boulevard
• Add right turn lane on southbound S.R. A1A
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What is Level of Service (LOS)?
• Level of service is a grading system for amount of traffic congestion.
• Reflects average seconds of delay per vehicle at intersections.
Traffic Efficiency Comparison
LOS
Roundabout
Delay
(seconds per vehicle)
Signalized
Intersection Delay
(seconds per vehicle)
A ≤ 10 ≤ 10
B 11-15 11-20
C 16-25 21-35
D 26-35 36-55
E 36-50 56-80
F >50 >80
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Weekday Peak Hour
Year Roundabout Signal Option
Level-of-Service2025 A C
2045 B C
Average Intersection Delay (Seconds per vehicle)
2025 6.8 26.6
2045 10.4 30.6
Traffic Comparison - Roundabout vs Signal
Saturday Peak Hours
Roundabout Signal Option
B C
C D
12.7 33.6
19.0 38.5
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Pedestrian Travel Comparison - Roundabout vs Signal
RoundaboutSignal Option
Signalized Crossing
3 Legs All Legs
Crossing Distances
1 to 2
Lanes
(with
Median
Refuge)
4 to 6
Lanes
Crossing Conflicts
Fewer Greater
Travel Distances (between crossings)
Longer Shorter
• Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
• 2-Stage crossings with median refuge
• Shorter crossing distance (2 lanes max)
Raised Crosswalk
• Signalized Crossings • Longer crossing distance
(4 to 6 lanes)
Signal OptionRoundabout
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Roundabout Pedestrian Crossings
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Bicycle Travel Comparison - Roundabout vs Signal
Signal OptionRoundabout
Option 1 – Travel on wide sidewalk
Option 1 – Travel on wide sidewalk
Option 2 – Navigate through as a vehicle
Option 2 – Navigate through as a vehicle
Not all possible bicycle movements are shown on the graphic above
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Travel Comparison - Roundabout vs Signal
5x Normal Speed
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Safety Comparison - Roundabout vs Signal
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Roundabout vs Signal Comparison
Signal OptionRoundabout
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• Permitting Agency• St. Johns River Water
Management District
• Exempt from Permitting
• Maintain existing treatment areas
• Conveyance System• Existing pipes in
poor condition
• New storm sewer system
Stormwater Management
Permitted
Unpermitted
ExistingFDOT Pond
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• U.S. 92 PD&E Study Newsletters • Notify the public for public hearings
• Show the project location
• Describe project impacts and need
• Information on future events
• Public Notifications• Elected, appointed, and agency officials
• Property owners/tenants within 300-feet of project corridor
• Other key stakeholders and interested parties
• Florida Administrative Register
• Project website
Public Involvement
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• Design phase• Currently underway
• Scheduled for completion in late 2020
• Right of Way Acquisition • Expected to begin in early 2021
• Construction• Expected to begin in early 2023
• This schedule is based on the current roundabout design. Changes to the design may affect the schedule. All efforts will be made to start construction as currently scheduled.
Project Schedule
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Providing Comments – After this Hearing
Kathleen EnotFDOT Project Manager 719 South Woodland Boulevard MS 542 DeLand, Florida 32720 Phone: 386-943-5149 Email: [email protected]
Project Contact Information
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Comments can be submitted via mail
Comments can be submitted via email
Comments can be submitted via telephone
Comments are always accepted throughout the life of the project. To have your comments included as part of the public record please have them submitted or postmarked by:
October 12, 2020
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• Click on the search icon
• Enter 437942-1 into the search box
• Hit “Go”
• Select the “437942-1 US 92 from the Halifax River Bridge to SR A1A” in the resulting list.
Project Website
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Public Testimony
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John Smith, I wish to speak
Kathleen EnotFDOT Project Manager 719 South Woodland Boulevard MS 542 DeLand, Florida 32720 Phone: 386-943-5149Email: [email protected]
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October 1, 2020| 36Financial Project ID Number: 437942-1
From the Halifax River Bridge to State Road (S.R.) A1A in Volusia County
Corridor Improvements Project
Virtual Public Hearing
International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92)
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