മ My name is blanche hardy and I serve as the Orange ... · The study begins just south of Fic對quette Road and Ends at Taborfield ... Drainage Basin ... The no-build alternative
Good evening and welcome you to the Reams Road Roadway Conceptual Analysis Kickoff and Preliminary Alternatives Public Meeting. My name is blanche hardy and I serve as the Orange County Project Manager for this project. The study begins just south of Ficquette Road and Ends at Taborfield Avenue, a distance of approximately 3 miles.
Agenda
• Introductions and Overview• Study Purpose• Study Approach• Key Analysis Components• Study Context• Development Activity (2005-2017)
• Existing Conditions• Alternatives• Public Engagement & Schedule• Discussion
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This is the agenda for the presentation this evening. We will give an overview of the project, existing conditions Discuss the alternatives that are being considered, discuss the public engagement and schedule, and then have a time for open discussion.,
End Project
Reams Road RCA Study• Summerlake Park Blvd.
to Taborfield Ave.• Proposed widening
to 4-lanes / Bicycle & Pedestrian Enhancements
Regional Projects• Ficquette Road
• From Summerlake Park Blvd. to South of CR 535
• Widen to 4-lanes
• Reams Road Construction
• Taborfield Ave. to Gold Creek Trl.
• Widen to 4-lanes
Ficquette RoadFrom Summerlake Park Blvd to south of CR 535
Widen to 4-lanes
Reams Road RCA StudyStudy Limits
Widen to 4-lanes
Reams Road RCA StudyBicycle and Pedestrian
enhancements
Reams Road From Taborfield Avenue to Gold
Creek Trail ConstructionWiden to 4-lanes
Begin Project
Study Context
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The Reams Road RCA Study is evaluating the widening of Reams Road to foulanes. There are two adjacent projects to this RCA Study. The County is initiating a design project for Ficquette Road from just south of Summerlake Park Boulevard to south of CR 535 to widen Fiquette Road to four lanes. Orange County has also begun construction of Reams Road from Taborfield Avenue to Gold Creek Trail
• Balance Needs of All Users• Safety• Mobility• Comfort
Transit
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The purpose of the study is to identify context sensitive and cost feasible improvements, document the purpose and need for the project and balance the safety, mobility and comfort needs of all users. Consideration is given to automobiles, pedestrians, cyclists, freight and transit.
Study Approach & Key Analysis Components
Planning Engineering
Stakeholder Input Public
Engagement
Recommended Improvements
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The development of alternatives is an iterative process that provides for input from each phase of the process to influence the other phases. The items of the right side of the screen are the engineering and analysis factors that are considered in the study process. Public involvement and input are an important aspect of all steps of the project development process.
I would now like to give an overview of the existing conditions along the project. The items listed on the screen will be addressed.
Development Activity (2006 – 2017)
Lakeside Village
Lake Reams
Lake Sharp
Lake Spar
2017 Aerial2006 20112017Approved
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The Reams Road corridor is a rapidly developing area Since 2006, most of the corridor has been developed or is in the process of bing develop.
Existing Roadway Geometry
• Five Horizontal Curves
• Relatively Flat• Two-Lane
Undivided Rural Roadway
• Speed Limit 45 MPH
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The geometry of the roadway consists of five horizontal curves. The roadway is relatively flat and is a two lane undivided roadway with turn lanes added at most of the intersections. The posted speed limit along the project has been reduced from up to 55 mph in some places to a consistent 45 mph throughout the corridor.
Existing Complete Streets
• Intermittent Sidewalks and Multi-use Paths
• Extended Distances Along Reams Road Do Not Have Pedestrian or Bicycle Features
• No Bus Routes Along Corridor
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There are intermittent sidewalks and multi-use paths in locations were development has occurred. However, there are extended distances along Reams Road that do not have bicycle or pedestrian fetures. There are also no existing or planned bus routes along the corridor. The new roadway will provide a sidewalk on one side of the roadway and a continue multi-use path on the other side of the roadway. All sidewalk and path features will be ADA compliant.
• Project is Within the Reedy Creek Drainage Basin
• Water Flows to Lake Reams and South to Reedy Creek
• Four Cross Drains
• No Existing Water quality Treatment
• Five Roadway Basins
• Drainage Basins Set Up Locations for Ponds
• Five Proposed Stormwater Ponds
• Meet Pre-Post Conditions
Basin 1
Basin 2
Basin 3
Basin 4 Basin 5
RCID L-407 Canal
Lake Reams
Reedy Creek Drainage Basin
Lake Sharp
Existing Drainage
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The roadway is divided into five drainage basins. Each drainage basin will have a stormwater management facility theat will provide both water quantity and water quality treatment.
Reams Road Watershed Model Update
• Watershed Study Conducted In Conjunction with the Reams Road RCA
• Study Initiated in Response to Citizen concerns
• Purpose of Study• Determine Level of Service of Culverts
• Delineation of Floodplains in Watershed
• Study Validated Floodplain Maps
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In a response to recent citizen concerns, Orange County has recently completed a watershed model update from the Reams road drainage basin. The study evaluated the four cross drains along the roadway and the delineation of the floodplain in the study area. The report determined that the culverts are operating satisfactorily under design event conditions and validated the FEMA floodplain maps.
Floodplain
• 100 Year Floodplain (Zone A )
• Hurricane Irma resulted in Reams Road Flooding in Several Locations
• Roadway improvements will Reduce Risk of Road way Flooding
Begin Project End Project
100 Year Floodplain
Road Flooding from Hurricane Irma
Road Flooding from Hurricane Irma
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The flood plain maps show that the 100 year floodplain crosses Reams road just east of Greenbank Boulevard and from east of the Disney parking lot to west of Newmarket Drive. The floodplain is also adjacent to the roadway east of Center Drive.
Recent Flooding from Hurricane Irma
Near Center Drive and 7-Eleven
Looking West
East of Center DriveLooking West
Culvert Crossing East of Greenbank Blvd.
Looking West
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The areas that the floodplain crosses or is adjacent to Reams Road experienced flooding as a result of Hurricane Irma, as can be seen in these pictures. Therefore, the elevation of Reams Road will be raised above the floodplain elevation along the corridor.
Existing Environmental Analysis
• Five Wetland Areas Adjacent to Reams Road
• Three Species of Special Concern
• Gopher Tortoise• Alligator• Sandhill Cranes
• Potential for Small Species Wildlife Crossing at Culvert Crossing East of Greenbank Blvd.
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An environmental analysis has been conducted for the Reams Road corridor. This analysis identified the existence of three species of special concern. These are the gopher tortoise, alligator and sandhill crane. Animals killed by vehicles have been observed at the existing culvert crossing east of Greenbank Boulevard, particularly when water levels in the creek are high.
National Wetlands Inventory Map
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Wetlands adjacent to the roadway have been identified boased on the National Wetlands Inventory Map.
Biodiversity Map and Wildlife Crossing Location
Potential Wildlife Crossing Location
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The biodiversity map was also reviewed. This map indicates that the creek crossing east of Greenbank Boulevard connects to areas that serve as a wildlife corridor. This area is the location of observed roadkill and is the location of a potential wildlife crossing under Reams Road.
Wildlife Crossing ConceptEast of Greenbank Blvd.
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This graphic shows the potential type and location of the wildlife crossing. This concept would provide for an 18 inch culvert located above the seasonal high water table connecting both sides of the roadway. A grate would be installed in the median to provide light in the culvert. This culvert would allow animals that travel on the land to cross under the roadway. The circular drainage culverts would be replaced by a 3-foot by 3-foot box culvert that would allow animals that travel in water, such as otters and turtles to cross under the roadway. A three foot high mesh fence suitable for directing small animals to the wildlife crossing will also be provided.
Existing Average Daily Traffic
• Existing Year Average Daily Traffic Volumes Along Reams Road Range From 14,100 VPD to 16,800 VPD
• Level of Service (LOS)
• West of Floridian Place = F
• East of Floridian Place = C
• All intersections operate at acceptable LOS
15,50014,700
Begin Project
End Project
LOS
F
LOS C
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The existing traffic along Reams Road ranges from 14,100 vehicles per day east of Floridian Place to 16,800 west of Floridian Place. This results in an existing level of service of service C east of Floridian Place and an existing level of service F west of Floridian Place.
Existing Crash Analysis• Time Period Analyzed: 2014
to 2017• 114 Total Crashes in Study
Area• 110 Occurred at Intersections
• 78 – Floridian Place and Center Drive
• 15 – Newmarket Dr./Bay Ct.
• 17 – other intersections
• 4 – roadway segments
• Animal Crashes• Two Deer
• One Pig
• One Cow
• One Unlisted
• Widening and Intersection Improvements will Enhance Safety
Begin Project
High Crash AreasEnd Project
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Crash data was collected along the roadway. This data indicates that the area around Floridian Place and Center drive, as well as the area around Newmarket Drive are high crash areas.
Initial Alternatives
• No Improvements are Made to Reams Road No-Build Alternative
• Transportation Systems Management (TSM) will Consider Side Street Improvements and Traffic Signal Improvements
TSM
• Acquires ROW From Both Sides of the RoadwayCentered/ Hybrid 4-Lane Widening
• Maintain Existing North Side ROW and Acquires ROW From South Side or Right Side of Reams Road
South 4-Lane Widening
• Maintains Existing South Side ROW and Acquires ROW From North Side of Reams RoadNorth 4-Lane Widening
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This is how we are gong to address the traffic and safety issues on the project. The development of alternatives will meet the level of service objective for the design year and enhance safety. We are evaluating the following alternatives: no-build, Transportation systems management, and three build alternatives consisting of a centered-hybrid widening, a south widening and a north widening.
No-Build AlternativeNo Improvements to Reams Road
• Advantages• No Design, Right-of-Way, or Construction Costs• No Inconvenience Due to Widening or
Construction• No Impacts to Utilities• No Environmental Impacts
and Fatalities Due to Congestion• Delay in Emergency Response• Increased User Costs Due to Congestion
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The no-build alternative means that no improvements to Reams Road are made. (You can then read the advantages and disadvantages.
Design Year (2045)No Build Daily Traffic
• Design Year Average Daily Traffic Volumes Range From 26,700VPD to 29,900 VPD
• Level of Service (LOS)
• All roadway Segments Fail in Design Year for No Build
27,80026,700
Begin Project
End Project
LOS
F
LOS F
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Under the no-build alternative ,the design year traffic is projected to ranges from 26,700 vehicles per day east of Floridian Place to 29,900 west of Floridian Place. The roadway fails for all segments in the design year without any improvements. Therefore Reams Road needs to be widened to provided needed capacity.
TSM AlternativeTransportation Systems Management
• Maximize Utilization and Efficiency of Existing Roadway
• Intersection Improvements
• Traffic Signal Improvements
• Access Management
Additional Needed Capacity Cannot be
Provided by TSM Modifications Only
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The transportation system improvements, referred to as TSM, consist of intersection improvements, signal improvements and access management improvements. These improvements alone will not provide sufficient capacity improvements.
South Alignment
• North Side of Existing Right-of-Way is Maintained and Additional Right-of-Way Acquired South
Hold Existing North R/W
Acquire R/W from South
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The south alignment holds the north side of the existing right-of-way and widens to the south
North Alignment
• South Side of Existing Right-of-Way is Maintained and Additional Right-of-Way Acquired from North
Acquire R/W from North as
NeededHold Existing South R/W
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The north alignment holds the south side of the existing right-of-way and widens to the north
Centered/Hybrid Alignment
• Centerline of Existing Roadway is Maintained
• Optimizes Utilization of Existing Right-of-way
• Additional Right-of-Way Acquired from North or South Side of Roadway
Acquire R/W from North as
Needed
Acquire R/W from South as
Needed
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The centered-hybrid alignment optimizes the existing right-of-way and widens to both sides of the roadway. Right-of-way acquisition impacts are minimized under this alternative. The graphics on display this evening show the centered –hybred alternative.
Public Engagement & Schedule
Newsletters Websitewww.reamsroadstudy.com
Community Meetings
LPA/BCC Public Hearings
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Public engagement is a very important part of the project. Yor opinions and thoughts help formulate the best solution. We utilize newsletters, a project website, meetings such as this, and smaller goup or individual meetings as requested. Public hearings will also be held before th Local Planning Agency and the Board of County commissioners.
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The project began in April of this year and is expected to be completed by April of next year, a 12 month period.schedule for the RCA is
Contact Information
Blanche Hardy, PG Alex Hull, P.E.Orange County Project Manager Consultant Project ManagerCommunity, Environmental & Inwood Consulting EngineersDevelopment Services 3000 Dovera DriveTransportation Planning Division Suite 2004200 South John Young Parkway Oviedo, Florida 32765Orlando, Florida 32839 [email protected]@ocfl.net (407) 971-8850(407) 836-0257
www.reamsroadstudy.com
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My contact information, and the contact information of Alex Hull, the consultant project manager are both shown here, along with the website address.
www.reamsroadstudy.com
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Thank you for you attention during this presentation and for attending tonight’s meeting. I will now open the floor to comments and questions that you may have. I you would like to speak, please raise your hand and you will be given a speaker card. Please fill out the card and you will be called upon in the order in which I receive the cards..
