rno report to metroplan freight transportation improvement projects

Report

Prepared by: Prepared for: The RNO Group, LLC Phone: (213) 804-4001 www.rnogroup.com

June 2006

http://www.rnogroup.com/

Report to METROPLAN ORLANDO

METROPLAN ORLANDO Freight Planning Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page 1. Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 1 2. Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 3 3. Update on the Projects Included in the 2001 Plan .......................................................................... 4 4. New Candidate Freight Projects ........................................................................................................ 8 Appendix A Status of the Twenty Projects from the 2001 Plan Map Showing the Location of 2001 Projects Appendix B Relevant Pages from the 2005-2006 Transportation Improvement Plan


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

METROPLAN ORLANDO has successfully implemented its Freight, Goods and Services Mobility Strategy Plan. As a result, more than half of the freight projects identified for implementation in 2001 have been implemented, or are in progress. Due to the success of the program, METROPLAN ORLANDO has identified ten additional freight and highway operational improvement projects to replace the completed projects. In addition, seven of the 2001 projects that have not been implemented were re-evaluated and added to the updated 2006 list. These seventeen projects, ten new and seven from 2001, represent the 2006 updated list of METROPLAN ORLANDO‟s Freight and Highway Operational Projects. While the geographic distribution of the projects is scattered around the urbanized Orlando region, six of the new projects on the 2006 list are located in the Landstreet/Taft-Vineland area between the Orange Blossom Trail and Orange Ave. Due to the area‟s high concentration of freight intensive land uses, as well as its abundant freight supportive infrastructure, including rail intermodal, air cargo, local street network and regional and national highways, it is evolving into a potential “Freight Village”. The list of seventeen freight projects will be incorporated into METROPLAN‟s transportation improvement planning and project programming process as the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) gets updated in subsequent years. Most of the projects on the list are low budget and provide safety and operational enhancements for all traffic segments; freight, auto and transit. Moreover, the emerging “freight village” in the Landstreet/Taft-Vineland area provides an opportunity for METROPLAN ORLANDO to work with the City and the County to develop land use and transportation policies supportive of the freight village concept. The following exhibit is a map showing the location of the proposed projects.



Candidate Freight Transportation Improvement Projects - 2006 Proj

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Location Proposed Solutions

Year ID’d

1 Orange Ave Rail Crossings Evaluate feasibility/impacts of sche-duling trains to non-commuter hours

2006

2 US 441/OBT and Taft Vineland Road 1) Adjust intersection signal timing 2) Redesign intersection

2006

3 Taft Vineland Road at Bachman Road and General Drive

Extend Bachman Road southward for 0.3 miles to Rocket Boulevard

2006

4 Orange Avenue and Michigan Avenue Adjust intersection signal timing 2006

5 Silver Star Road and Mercy Drive Add left turn signal(1) 2006

6 Intersection of SR50 and US 441/OBT Adjust intersection signal timing 2006

7 Intersection of Silver Star Road and John Young Parkway

Adjust intersection signal timing 2006

8 Taft Vineland Road Between Lake Orange Drive and Orange Avenue

Widen to 4-lanes(2). 2006

9 Landstreet Road Between US 441/OBT to Orange Ave

Widen to 4-lanes(3). 2006

10 Bachman Road between Landstreet Road and Taft-Vineland Road

Widen to 4-lanes. 2006

11 Michigan Street between I-4 and Orange Avenue, Orlando

Install warning signs 2001

12 Zell Drive at United Way, Orange County Improve intersection or install flash-ing warning signs

2001

13 Rocket Boulevard at Central Florida Park-way, S. Orange County

Widen turning radius on North Bound Rocket Boulevard

2001

14 Landstreet Road at Boggy Creek Road, South Orlando

Intersection improvement 2001

15 Beggs Road at Apopka Boulevard, NW Orange County

Reconfigure intersection 2001

16 U.S. Highway 17-92 at First Street, Semi-nole County

Conduct study of Intersection 2001

17 State Road 436 near I-4, Altamonte Springs Install an advanced signal system 2001 Notes: (1) Left turn signal installed at time of report production. (2) Included in METROPLAN ORLANDO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 05/06–09/10. (3) Widening project underway at time of report production.



INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this report is to update METROPLAN ORLANDO‟s list of freight and highway operational improvements. This report summarizes the results of ongoing freight planning support services provided by the RNO Group, LLC, the culmination of which is an updated list with additional freight projects. These new projects, as well as other previously unimplemented projects, are to be incorporated into the overall transportation improvement planning process. METROPLAN ORLANDO has one of the most successful freight programs among the nation‟s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). Among the reasons for its success is its focus on short-term operational solutions that present the greatest opportunity for inclusion into the overall transportation improvement planning and project programming process. Therefore the focus of the freight planning services discussed herein is on the movement of freight by trucks within the Orlando Urbanized Area.

ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT

The report is broken into two sections. The first section provides an update on the status of the list of 20 improvement projects that were developed as part of the 2001 Freight, Goods and Services Mobility Strategy Plan. The second section of the report introduces and summarizes the list of additional projects to replace the 2001 projects that have been completed.

UPDATE ON THE PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE 2001 PLAN

The 2001 Freight, Goods and Services Mobility Strategy Plan included 20 projects. Upon the com-pletion of the 2001 Plan, these projects were systematically brought into the overall transportation improvement planning and project programming process. As such, these projects were incorpo-rated into a broader and more comprehensive list of transportation related projects that are conti-nuously reviewed and prioritized as part of the programming process.

Status of 2001 Projects – April 2006

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9 Projects

As a result, nine of the twenty projects were successfully streamlined through the process and have been completed or are in progress, as of April 2006. In addition to the nine completed, two more



projects have ascended into the official 2005 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Therefore a combined eleven of the twenty projects have been successfully elevated from the broad list of can-didate projects into the TIP. Nine of the twenty projects have not been completed. Some of these will be included in the 2006 list of proposed projects identified in the next section of this report. The Appendix A contains:

1) A two page list identifying the status of each of the 20 projects from the 2001 Plan. 2) A map showing the location of each of the projects, and status.

SUMMARY OF COMPLETED PROJECTS

The nine completed projects include a broad variety of improvements, all of which resulted in oper-ational and safety enhancements:

Four of the projects (projects #4, #9, #12, #13 on the list in Appendix A) were additions in signs and or striping that improved traffic safety and operations at street intersections. In addition, project #12 also falls within an additional „05 TIP corridor widening project and is hence likely to receive additional improvements.

Two were traffic signal improvements, one (#5) of which is a new signal system installed at a truck intensive intersection where none existed previously. The other (#16) involved im-provements in the coordination of signals.

Two ongoing projects (#10, #20) are freeway ramp/interchange improvements, with one more planned that will further improve the intersection at project #16.

The last project (#11) included minor improvements to a street intersection‟s turning radius.

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE ’05 TIP

There are two of the 2001 freight projects (#8, #17) that are included as a part of larger projects currently included in the ‟05 TIP. The two projects are intersection widening/reconfigurations (al-lowing for wider turning radii) that fall within larger corridor expansion/widening projects. It is important that METROPLAN ORLANDO monitor the progress of the respective TIP projects (identified in the attached list) to ensure that the prescribed freight operational and safety enhancements are worked into the broader TIP projects.

SUMMARY OF PROJECTS NOT COMPLETED/STARTED

The nine remaining projects that have not been completed include a broad variety of recommended improvements. Four of the projects are traffic signal improvements (#1, #2., #3, #18), four (#6, #7, #14, #15) are improvements to street intersections (turning radius) and one is a relocation of utility lines (#19). Of all nine projects, only two (#3, #19) are likely not to be considered for im-provement. It is important that METROPLAN ORLANDO coordinate with the respective juris-dictions for the remaining 7 projects, to ensure that the prescribed freight operational and safety en-hancements are at the least studied, and a final determination made.



Remaining Freight Projects from the 2001 Plan ’01

Proj. #

Location

Problem

Proposed Solution

2006 Status & Next Steps


Light at sharp curve not visible to trucks

Install warning signs

Not Completed. Next Steps: Coordinate with City of Orlando.

2 Zell Drive at Unit-ed Way, Orange County

Trees obstruct view of oncoming traffic

Improve intersec-tion or install flashing warning signs

Not Completed. Next Steps: Coordinate with Orange County.

6 Rocket Boulevard at Central Florida Parkway, S. Orange County

Intersection just east of Florida's Turnpike not wide enough for trucks turning west




Trucks turning south on Boggy Creek must go against traffic to avoid curb; Landstreet traffic turning north stops past line

Intersection im-provement

Not Completed. Next Steps: Coordinate with City of Orlando.

14 Beggs Road at Apopka Boulevard, NW Orange Coun-ty

Turning radius too small

Reconfigure in-tersection


15 U.S. Highway 17-92 at First Street, Seminole County

Turning radius too small

Conduct study of Intersection

Not Competed. Next Step: This issue should be directed to the FDOT studies person in DeLand to study the intersection and con-sider a radius im-provement.

18 State Road 436 near I-4, Altamonte Springs

Traffic backs up at numerous traffic sig-nals

Install an ad-vanced signal sys-tem

Not Competed. Next Step: Advanced signals require new equipment - FDOT responsibility. Seminole County un-der impression that FDOT will undertake retiming effort.

NOTE: Project numbers relate to table in Appendix A.



ADDITIONAL SUCCESS

The 2001 Freight, Goods and Services Strategy and Action Plan outlined other specific projects and strategies. One such was the recommendation to re-route a portion of the truck route along Route 17/92. This route is intended for over-height trucks traveling through the region. However, there is a rail bridge/trestle that crosses 17/92 at Monroe Avenue between Lake Avenue and Lee Road which presents a height restriction. To by-pass the height restriction, over-height trucks were being routed along Monroe Ave (which becomes Kennedy Blvd), to Wymore Road, to Lee Road and back to 17/92. The issue at that time (2001) was that Kennedy Blvd was/is also the main street for downtown historic Eatonville, one the oldest towns in America. Moreover, Kennedy Blvd was tar-geted for major streetscape improvements as part of an urban redevelopment project for downtown Eatonville. The routing of oversize trucks along Kennedy Blvd presented significant obstacles to this plan. As a result, the 2001 Freight, Goods and Services Strategy and Action Plan recommended that an alternative over-height route be designated. METROPLAN ORLANDO worked with the Florida Department of Transportation to identify an alternative route (Maitland Blvd/I-4/Lee Road) for over-height trucks using the 17/92 corridor. Today, the plans for redesigning Kennedy Blvd are under full implementation, contributing to the redevelopment of historic Eatonville.

Historic Downtown Eatonville - Revitalized



NEW CANDIDATE FREIGHT PROJECTS

Our evaluation of the status of the 2001 projects led to the conclusion that METROPLAN ORLANDO had developed a successful process for incorporating freight projects into the transpor-tation improvement planning and project programming process. As stated earlier, part of METROPLAN‟s success was due to its focus on operational and safety projects that presented a relatively low capital outlay, increasing the likelihood of inclusion into the TIP. Another reason for its success stemmed from the customer driven approach METROPLAN ORLANDO used to iden-tify the original list of 2001 candidate projects. METROPLAN ORLANDO conducted an industry outreach survey program with trucking operators in the region to identify candidate projects. The trucking operators completed surveys that identified and described specific operational issues they experienced on a daily basis. Based on the success of this approach, it was duplicated for the current 2006 freight planning servic-es effort to identify up to 10 more projects to back-fill the projects that have been completed to date. The overall approach included the following steps:

1. Met with a locally based trucking industry expert to define an outreach strategy. The advisor identified potential firms that would likely be most responsive to the survey, as well as have a hands-on understanding of operational issues on the local roadway system.

2. The traffic/dispatch managers at the candidate firms were contacted and briefed on the purpose and objective of the industry outreach effort. The managers that volunteered to participate were mailed/faxed a copy of an introductory letter and a survey form.

3. The traffic managers worked with their truck drivers to complete the survey forms. The completed forms were faxed back to the interviewers for further evaluation.

4. The survey forms were screened and evaluated as they were received. Issues that were specific to a location and represented a specific operational solution were selected for further evaluation.

5. An initial field survey was conducted of each of the initial candidate projects that satisfied the initial screening.

6. Following the field survey, a detailed evaluation of each of the candidate projects was conducted to determine potential remedies, estimate costs, and follow-up with the local jurisdiction where needed.

The result of this process yielded 10 additional freight projects. The following is a description of each.

2006 Project No. 1: - Orange Ave Rail Crossings

Issue There are several at-grade rail crossings along the S. Orange Ave corridor that present an issue for trucks, as well as for general traffic. Based on stakeholder feedback, trains that cross Orange Ave to enter/leave the CSX‟s Taft Inter-



modal Yard (labeled as #A on the following figure), Landstreet Road adjacent to Orange (#B), and Taft-Vineland Road. adjacent to Orange Ave (#C), during morning peak commuter traffic hours result in traffic congestion on these three streets (Orange Ave, Landstreet Road and Taft-Vineland Road).

At Grade Crossings along the Orange Ave Corridor through Taft

Locomotive Entering Taft Intermodal Yard Crossing Orange Ave (location #A)

#A

#B

#C

Taft Intermodal Yard



Vehicles Eastbound on Landstreet Road Crossing the at Grade Crossing (Location #B)

Vehicles Westbound on Taft/Vineland Crossing the At-Grade Crossing (Location #C)

Potential Solution Evaluate the feasibility and effect of rescheduling train traffic to non-commuter peak hours. In ad-dition to evaluating the impact on the peak hour traffic operations at these locations, the evaluation should also take into consideration the impact on the adjacent intermodal yard‟s operations, as well as the impact of rescheduling of trains on CSX‟s overall train schedules and operations along this corridor.

The next step is to contact CSX to initiate an evaluation of potential solutions.

2006 Project No. 2 - US 441/OBT and Taft Vineland Road

Issue Based on the stakeholder feedback, there are two specific issues that impact safe operations at this intersection. The first issue relates to the timing of the traffic signals for the turning lanes, specifi-cally the left turning signal for southbound traffic on US441/OBT intending to turn east (left) onto Taft-Vineland Road. The timing for the turning signals at this intersection is not of a sufficient du-ration to allow more than one truck to safely turn.



Intersection of US 441/OBT and Taft Vineland Road

Trucks and Other Vehicles in the Left Turn Lane, Southbound on US 441/OBT

The second issue relates to the turning radius for southbound traffic on US441/OBT intending to turn west (right) onto Taft-Vineland Road. Trucks do not have sufficient turning radius to safely make the turn. To avoid colliding with traffic traveling eastbound on Taft-Vineland, truck drivers are forced to cut the corner sharper than the curb design and thereby „hump” over the curve. As is shown in the picture below, the curb is damaged by the truck traffic.



Tight Turning Radius Force Right Turing Truck to “Hump” Over the Northwest Corner of the US 441/OBT and Taft Vineland Road Intersection

Tight Right Turn Radius Forces Tucks to “Hump” the Curb

Potential Solutions To resolve the first issue, the intersection requires potential changes to signal timing. Based on in-formation provided by Orange County Traffic Engineering department, to revise timing at an inter-section by a consultant requires a fee of $4,000. If it is done in-house, then the fee is lower but it was not provided.



To resolve the second issue, the intersection will need to be redesigned. Taft-Vineland Road is scheduled for improvements in the METROPLAN ORLANDO Transportation Improvement Pro-gram (TIP) 2005/06 – 2009/10. Pages from the TIP are included in the Appendix B. This inter-section (US 441/OBT and Taft-Vineland Road) is part of the corridor to receive improvements. Therefore the programmed project presents an opportunity for redesigning the intersection to im-prove its turning radius. An interim low-cost solution, until the intersection is redesigned, is to widen the concrete landing area and roadway curb, as was implemented at Principal Row and US 441/OBT, as is shown in the exhibit below.

Example of a Temporary Concrete Remedy (at Principal Row and US 441/OBT)

The cost of concrete is estimated at $120 per cubic yard. The northwest corner of this intersection will need approximately 7.5 cubic yards of concrete, which equates to about $900 for concrete only. Curb machining costs is about $500 and labor an additional $1,000 for a total cost of approximately $2,400.

2006 Project No. 3 - Taft Vineland Road at Bachman Road and General Drive

Issue Bachman Road currently ends at Taft Vineland Road (approaching from the North). General Drive also ends at Taft Vineland Road (approaching from the South). Trucks utilize this combination of roadways to go from areas north of Taft Vineland Road to areas to the south and the intersections are offset by approximately 1,260 feet (as shown in the figure below). This offset intersection undermines the safe and efficient traffic operations in this area, especially during peak commuter periods along Taft-Vineland. The figure below is an example of a truck jack-knifed on Taft-Vineland Road, between Bachman Road and General Drive.



Offset Intersection between Bachman Road and General Drive

Truck Jack-Knifed on Taft/Vineland between Bachman Road and General Drive

Potential Solution A potential solution to the offset problem is the addition of about 0.3 miles of new 2-lane road (see figure above) connecting Bachman Road (at Taft Vineland Road) with Rocket Boulevard, thus eli-



minating the need to utilize the offset intersections at Bachman Road and General Drive. Estimated cost of the new 2-lane road is $1,996,690. This estimate is based on the FDOT 2004 Transportation Costs, which was adjusted with inflation forecasts to year 2006 and includes right-of-way acquisition and engineering costs. It is important to note that this study did not evaluate the feasibility of ac-quiring the needed right of way. The next step will be to evaluate the feasibility of implementing this potential solution.

Conceptual Solution Connecting Bachman Road with Rocket Blvd



2006 Project No. 4 - Orange Avenue and Michigan Avenue

Issue Based on industry outreach feedback as well as a preliminary field survey, the duration of the turning signals do not allow sufficient time for more than one truck to turn.

Intersection at Orange Avenue and Michigan Avenue

Potential Solution The intersection requires potential changes to signal timing. Based on information provided by Orange County Traffic Engineering department, to revise timing at an intersection by a consultant requires a fee of $4,000. If it is done in-house, then the fee is lower but it was not provided.

2006 Project No. 5 - Silver Star Road and Mercy Drive

The issue at this intersection is the eastbound to northbound movement (left turn). Based on indus-try outreach feedback and a preliminary field survey, the eastbound left turn signal indicator was not functioning. The Orange County Traffic Engineering Department was called to make them aware of the situa-tion. Within a day the Orange County Traffic Engineering Department staff had discovered that the module for the loop detector was defective and has since been replaced.



Left Turn Signal on Silver Star Road onto Mercy Drive not Functioning

Potential Solution The issue has been resolved.

2006 Project No. 6 - Intersection of SR50 and US 441/OBT


Intersection of SR50 and US 441/OBT




2006 Project No. 7 - Intersection of Silver Star Road and John Young Parkway


Intersection of Silver Star Road and John Young Parkway


2006 Project No. 8 - Taft Vineland Road Between Lake Orange Drive and Orange Avenue

Issue Based on industry stakeholder feedback, Taft-Vineland Road is an important trucking corridor, and that the growth in general traffic is resulting in operational and safety issues.



Traffic Backed-Up Eastbound on Taft/Vineland between Bachman Road and General Drive

Potential Solution Taft Vineland Road is scheduled for improvements in the METROPLAN ORLANDO Transporta-tion Improvement Program (TIP) 2005/06 – 2009/10.

Future 4-Lane Widening of Taft/Vineland between John Young Parkway and Orange Avenue



The segment from Orange Avenue to US 441/OBT (solid line shown in figure above) is planned for widening to 4-lanes and to be completed by year 2010 with a cost of $5,200,000. Also listed is a new 4-lane segment of Taft Vineland Road from US 441/OBT (near Lake Orange Drive) to John Young Parkway (dashed line shown above) scheduled for completion in 2008 with a cost of $795,000 (con-struction only). Pages from the TIP are included in the Appendix B.

2006 Project No. 9 - Landstreet Road Between US 441/OBT to Orange Ave

Based on industry stakeholder feedback, Landstreet Road, between the Orange Blossom Trail and Orange Avenue is an important trucking corridor, and that the growth in general traffic is resulting in operational and safety issues.

4-Lane Widening of Landstreet Road Between Orange Blossom Trail and Orange Avenue

Potential Solution Landstreet Road is currently being widened between Orange Blossom Trail and Orange Avenue (see figures below).



Construction on Landstreet Road (Eastbound near Bachman Road)

Construction on Landstreet Road (Westbound near Orange Avenue)



2006 Project No. 10 - Bachman Road between Landstreet Road and Taft-Vineland Road

Based on industry outreach feedback, Bachman Road is an important north-south truck corridor between Landstreet Road and Taft Vineland Road, as is shown in the following exhibit. The road is increasingly used by trucks traveling north-south through the Landstreet/Taft-Vineland area. This overall area between the Orange Blossom Trail and Orange Ave has a high concentration of indus-trial and warehouse uses that generate high levels of truck traffic. Trucks serving this area use Bachman Road as an important north-south connector. The road is currently 2-laned and will likely increasingly become congested as traffic grows.

Potential Solution The potential solution for improving this corridor is to widen Bachman Road between Landstreet Road and Taft-Vineland Road (see figures below). Estimated cost of widening this section is $5,005,902. This estimate is based on the FDOT 2004 Transportation Costs, which was adjusted with inflation forecasts to year 2006 and includes right-of-way acquisition and engineering costs. The next step will be to evaluate the feasibility of implement-ing this potential solution.

Widen Bachman Road to 4-Lanes (Between Landstreet Road and Taft-Vineland Road)



View of Bachman Road Northbound toward Landstreet Road

View of Bachman Road Southbound toward Taft-Vineland Road

This project could also potentially be tied to 2006 Project No. 3 - Taft Vineland Road at Bachman Road and General Drive, the result of which will be a 4-lane corridor from Landstreet Road, through Taft-Vineland Road to Rocket Blvd (as is shown in the figure below).

Bachman Road Corridor Connecting Landstreet Road and Rocket Blvd through Taft-Vineland Road



RELATIONSHIP TO THE STATE'S STRATEGIC INTERMODAL SYSTEM

All of the projects located in the Taft-Vineland Road and Landstreet Road area have an important role in supporting the State‟s Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). The following are key SIS facilities that serve this area:

Orlando International Airport (SIS hub)

SR 528 Beeline Expressway (SIS roadway corridor)

Tradeport Drive (SIS roadway connector)

SR 528 to Boggy Creek Road to Atlantic Ave to entrance to Taft Intermodal Yard (emerging SIS roadway connector)

Rail connection to CSX Line from Taft Intermodal Yard (emerging SIS rail connector) The following proposed 2006 freight operations projects serve a role in improving freight access to and from these SIS facilities:

2006 Project No. 1 - Orange Ave Rail Crossings

2006 Project No. 2 US 441/OBT and Taft Vineland Road

2006 Project No. 3 - Taft Vineland Road at Bachman Road and General Drive

2006 Project No. 8 - Taft Vineland Road Between Lake Orange Drive and Orange Avenue

2006 Project No. 9 - Landstreet Road Between US 441/OBT to Orange Ave

2006 Project No. 10 Bachman Road between Landstreet Road and Taft-Vineland Road

The following proposed 2006 freight operations projects carried over from the 2001 list also serve a role in improving freight access to and from these SIS facilities:

2001 Project No. 2 - Zell Drive at United Way (No. 12 on the 2006 list)

2001 Project No. 6 - Rocket Boulevard at Central Florida Parkway (No. 13 on the 2006 list)

2001 Project No. 7 - Landstreet Road at Boggy Creek Road (No. 14 on the 2006 list)

Project # Location Problem Proposed Solution 2006 Status


Light at sharp curve not visible to trucks Install warning signs Not Completed. Next Steps: Coordinate with City of

Orlando.

2 Zell Drive at United Way, Orange County

Trees obstruct view of oncoming traffic

Improve intersection or install flashing warning signs


3 Fourth Street at Orange Avenue, S. Orange County

Traffic backs up on Orange when train passes on nearby tracks

a) Coordinate traffic signal and rail crossing; b) add turn lane on Orange

Not Completed. a) Do not have signal pre-emption. b) Traffic counts at peak is 29 vehicles per hour.

Volumes not sufficient to justify turn lane.

4 Hoffner Avenue at Orange Avenue, Edgewood

Cars turning onto Orange stop beyond line, blocking trucks turning onto Hoffner

a) Install "Stop Here" sign, and/or prohibit right turns on red. Added "Stop Here" sign.

5 Presidents Drive at John Young Parkway, S. Orange County

Westbound approach to parkway much lower in elevation; intersection lacks traffic signal

Install Traffic Signal New Traffic Signal Installed.

6Rocket Boulevard at Central Florida Parkway, S. Orange County

Intersection just east of Florida's Turnpike not wide enough for trucks turning west




Trucks turning south on Boggy Creek must go against traffic to avoid curb; Landstreet traffic turning north stops past line

Intersection improvement Not Completed. Next Steps: Coordinate with City of Orlando.

8 Kaley Street at Division Avenue, Orlando Insufficient turning radius Reconfigure intersection Included in '05 Tip # 4183241 (Page III-7)

9 Colonial Drive at Maguire Boulevard, Orlando Insufficient turning radius

a) Consider routing truck traffic from Maguire Boulevard to Bennett Road. b) Widen northbound lanes on Maguire Boulevard

Trucks heading E on Maguire not allowed left turn N onto Bennett (new development on Bennett Rd).

Widening of McGuire (northbound lanes) considered infeasible.

10 Ramp to Bee Line from Orange Blossom Trail, S. Orange County On-ramp too narrow Widen ramp In Progress (Whole on-ramp reconfigured and

improved).

Appendix A - Status of 2001 Freight, Goods and Services Proposed Transportation Improvement Program

Project # Location Problem Proposed Solution 2006 StatusAppendix A - Status of 2001 Freight, Goods and Services Proposed Transportation Improvement Program

11 Principal Parkway at Orange Blossom Trail, S. Orange County

Trucks have trouble making north-bound turn onto OBT as well as Westbound turn onto Principal

Reconfigure intersectionFilled grass section on NW corner with concrete.

FDOT Plans to widen to 60 degree turn and requested "Stop" sign for driveway onto Principal.

12 Silver Star Road at Eunice Drive, Orlando

The stop bars on Eunice Drive are barely visible. No left turn signal for westbound traffic on Silver Star Road turning south onto Eunice Drive.

a) Repaint Stop Bar. B) Add signal

a) Repainted Stop Bars. b) Part of '05 Tip # 2392891 (Page III-2)*

13 Fairbanks Avenue at Park Avenue, Winter Park Turning radius too small Encourage use of alternative

delivery routesAdded a "No Left Turn for Trucks" E-bound on

Fairbanks, N onto Park Ave.

14 Beggs Road at Apopka Boulevard, NW Orange County Turning radius too small Reconfigure intersection Not Completed. Next Steps: Coordinate with Orange

County.

15 U.S. Highway 17-92 at First Street, Seminole County Turning radius too small Conduct study of Intersection

Not Competed. Next Step: This issue should be directed to the FDOT studies person in DeLand to

study the intersection and consider a radius improvement.

16 Goldenrod Road near East West Expressway on-ramp, Orlando Three lights are too close together Coordinate signals

Revised coordination plan peak periods 6am 10pm. Expressway Authority plans to on/off ramps at

Chickesaw Trail (next 4 years) - reduce traffic at Goldenrod.

17 Silver Star Road at Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando

Turning lanes too narrow, so trucks leave pavement

Increase turning radius by moving poles and widening lanes Coordinate as part of '05 Tip # 2392891 (Page III-2)*

18 State Road 436 near I-4, Altamonte Springs

Traffic backs up at numerous traffic signals

Install an advanced signal system

Not Competed. Next Step: Advanced signals require new equipment - FDOT responsibility. Seminole

County under impression that FDOT will undertake retiming effort.

19 S.R. 405 west of Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County

At least 7 obstructions inhibit rocket stages in transit to KSC Move utilities underground Not Completed. Next Steps: The Kennedy Space Port

Masterplan is being updated.

20John Young Parkway at 33rd Street, I-4 and McLeod Road, Orlando

Area crowded with traffic signals Install an advanced signal system

FDOT is rebuilding the I-4 at John Young Parkway interchange. Should address the concerns.

Complete Summer 2006. Green Completed. 25-Apr-06Orange Part of '05 TIP. * Needs coordination as part of another projectRed Not completed

Completed/In-Progress Included in ‘05 TIP Not Completed

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