BROOKS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STUDY February 18, 2016 Project Briefing for Presenters: April Williams, P.E. (FDOT Project Manager) Steve Schnell, AICP (HDR Project Manager) Presentation to: Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Organization & Committees

What is the Purpose of the Study?  Identify the best solution and location for replacement of the existing Brooks Bridge and secure federal approvals Why is the Project Needed?  Structurally deficient  Does not meet current design standards  Does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian/bike requirements Purpose and Need 2 of 20

Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Location Map

Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Schedule Alternatives Analysis Alternatives Public Workshop Public Hearing Environmental & Engineering Documents Final FHWA Project Approval Environmental Analysis JanMay JanFebDec Community Outreach Project Initiation Environmental & Engineering Data Collection Apr Public Kickoff Meeting Feb of 20 Jul

Status Update 5 of 20  Completed initial environmental agency coordination (ETDM)  Completed Navigation Study  Completed traffic modeling  Began alternatives analysis  Began environmental evaluation  Continued public outreach activities Determine Recommended Replacement Alternative Evaluate Alternatives 5 STEP Develop Alternatives 4 STEP Analyze Typical Sections 3 STEP Analyze Current and Future Traffic Analyze Current and Future Traffic 2 STEP Determine Bridge Height 1 STEP

Determine Bridge Height US Coast Guard Required Clearances 1 6 of 20

ADA Requirements Determine Bridge Height 1 7 of 20

Analyze Current & Future Traffic 2040 Traffic  58,700 vehicles per day crossing Brooks Bridge 2 8 of 20

9 Analyze Typical Sections 3 9 of 20

10 Analyze Typical Sections 3 10 of 20

Bridge Construction Phasing 11 EXISTING CONDITION 11 of 20

Bridge Construction Phasing 12 PHASE I CONSTRUCTION 12 of 20

Bridge Construction Phasing 13 PHASE IIA CONSTRUCTION 13 of 20

Bridge Construction Phasing 14 PHASE IIB CONSTRUCTION 14 of 20

Bridge Construction Phasing 15 FINAL CONDITION 15 of 20

Develop Alternatives 4 16 of 20

 Engineering o Purpose and Need o Alternatives Analysis o Structures o Traffic o Right-of-Way o Safety o Bicycles/Pedestrians o Drainage o Utilities o Cost  Environmental o Air Quality o Noise o Social and Community o Wetlands o Wildlife and Habitat o Visual and Aesthetics o Parks and Recreational Facilities o Water Quality o Cultural Resources o Land Uses o Economics o Contamination o Construction  Public Involvement o Public Meetings o Agency and Elected Official briefings o Stakeholder/Small group meetings o Website o Newsletters o Social Media Evaluate Alternatives 5 17 of 20

 Okaloosa-Walton TPO Briefings o April 16, 2015; February 18, 2016  Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Agency Review o April 17, 2015 – October 27, 2015  Public Kickoff Meeting o April 23, 2015  Stakeholder Advisory Group Meetings o September 10, 2015 o March 3, 2016 Outreach Activities 18 of 20

 Local and agency coordination o City of Fort Walton Beach o Chamber of Commerce o Okaloosa County (Commissioners, Convention Center, Fire District, Public Works) o Eglin Air Force Base o National Park Service / Gulf Islands National Seashore o U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service o Florida Department of Environmental Protection o Coast Guard o Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association / Warrior Tombigee Waterway Association Outreach Activities 19 of 20

Stay Involved Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: Emerald Coast Convention Center 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida Alternatives Public Meeting: Can’t attend the meeting? Follow us on Stay Involved: Us: 20 of 20

SANTA ROSA SOUND ALTERNATE CROSSING STUDY Project Briefing for Presenters: April Williams, P.E. (FDOT Project Manager) Steve Schnell, AICP (HDR Project Manager) Presentation to: Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Organization & Committees February 18, 2016

What is the Purpose of the Study?  Evaluate the feasibility for a potential alternate crossing of the Santa Rosa Sound  Develop the information needed to decide whether to proceed to the PD&E phase Why is the Project Needed?  An additional crossing is being considered as a means to relieving traffic congestion in the Ft. Walton Beach region 2 of 11 Purpose and Need

 Alternate Corridor Evaluation (ACE) process o Provides a method for identifying and evaluating corridors o Allows for stakeholder, agency and public input o Meets the planning requirements of NEPA and other federal laws / acts Project Overview & Process ConstructionRight-of-Way Project Development & Environment Study Design Planning Phase 3 of 11

Status Update  Completed data collection  Identified preliminary corridor alternatives  Completed initial environmental agency coordination (ETDM Planning Screen)  Began evaluating traffic  Began corridor evaluation  Continued public outreach activities Determine if project should proceed into PD&E Prepare ACE Report 5 STEP Evaluate and Compare 4 STEP Screen Preliminary Corridor Alternatives Screen Preliminary Corridor Alternatives 3 STEP Identify Preliminary Corridor Alternatives Identify Preliminary Corridor Alternatives 2 STEP Collect/Analyze Data 1 STEP 4 of 11

Land Suitability Mapping

Existing Traffic Patterns 26 Existing Traffic Patterns

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 Okaloosa-Walton TPO Briefings o April 16, 2015; February 18, 2016  Public Kickoff Meeting o April 23, 2015  Stakeholder Advisory Group Meetings o September 1, 2015 o February 11, 2016  Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Agency Review o October 9, 2015 – January 25, 2016 Outreach Activities 8 of 11

NATURALCULTURALCOMMUNITY Air Quality Coastal & Marine Contaminated Sites Farmlands Floodplains Noise Navigation Special Designations Water Quality & Quantity Wetlands Wildlife & Habitat Historic Archeological Sites Recreation Areas Section 4(f) Potential Economic Land Use Relocation Social Alternative 1243N/A Alternative 2 243N/A Alternative 3 243N/A Alternative 4 243N/A Alternative 5 243N/A Alternative 6 243N/A Alternative 7 243N/A Alternative 8 243N/A Alternative 9 243N/A Alternative N/A No Involvement 3 ModerateFor additional information on the FDOT Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) and Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT) process, visit: (project number 14236). 1 Enhanced 4 Substantial 0 None 5 Dispute Resolution 2 Minimal 9 of 11

 ETAT Review of Methodology Memorandum (early March 2016)  Apply methodology and analyze/evaluate corridors (April 2016)  Draft Alternate Corridor Evaluation Report (June 2106)  Public Corridor Workshop (targeting September 2016)  Finalize ACER and make recommendation (December 2016) Next Steps Follow us on Stay Involved: Us: 10 of 11

Contact Us Project Manager April Williams, PE FDOT District Highway 90 Chipley, FL (888) , ext Public Information Director Ian Satter FDOT District Highway 90 Chipley, FL (888) , ext Consultant Project Manager Steve Schnell, AICP 200 W Forsyth Street Suite 800 Jacksonville, FL (904) Contact Information: 11 of 11