Growth Management Department, Collier County October 6, 2015 COMPLETE STREETS, SIDEWALK/PATHWAYS & MEDIAN LANDSCAPING OPTIONS

Agenda Welcome/Agenda Review – David Wilkison, GMD Complete Streets Presentation – Billy Hattaway, District 1 Secretary, FDOT Sidewalks & Pathways – Trinity Scott, GMD Public Comments – Sidewalks & Pathways Median Landscaping Options – Pam Lulich Discussion/Questions & Answers

Sidewalks/Pathways National Complete Streets Coalition states: “Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.”

Metropolitan Planning Organization: Metropolitan Planning Organization Board Technical Advisory Committee Citizens Advisory Committee Congestion Management System/Intelligent Transportation System Committee Pathway’s Advisory Committee LRTP Multi- Modal Element Pedestrian & Bicyclist Comprehensive Pathways Plan Walkable Community Studies Safety StudiesTransit Transit Development Plan Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan ADA Transition Plan AirportsMaster Plans

2012 Comprehensive Pathways Plan

Walkable Community Studies

Collier Area Transit No sidewalk along the roadway.No connection from the sidewalk to the roadway.

Regulatory – Growth Management Plan Multi-modal system that is safe, cost effective to construct and maintain, accessible to all residents and visitors, energy-efficient and capable of serving existing and future demands. (Transportation Element) Encourage interconnections. (Policy 9.3)

Regulatory – Land Development Code  Minimum 5’ Sidewalk on both sides of the roadway.  Minimum 6’ Sidewalk on both sides of the roadway and bicycle lanes. Local RoadsCollector or Arterial Roads

Regulatory – Land Development Code Alternate designs that are equivalent in function and area may be approved.

GMD Construction Coordination Coordination among Departments & Divisions:  During the planning & design phases of new construction projects (GMP Policy 4.6): Transit users Bicyclists Pedestrians Vehicles Trucks  During RRR projects (GMP Policy 4.7): Restriping for bike lanes Paved Shoulders

Facilities Constructed In Recent Years

Now Vs. Later: The Cost of Retrofit Project TypeTotal MilesDesign & Construction Costs Average Cost Per Mile Average Cost Per Linear Foot (LF) Incorporated into Capital Projects 137.3$11.8M$86,000$16.00 Stand-Alone Projects 20.18$6.15M$305,000$58.00 Current County budget for stand-alone sidewalk projects - $250,000 annually

Standard Vs. Enhanced Design  Standard Sidewalk Design  Enhanced Sidewalk Design

Conclusions Since 2000 nearly every Roadway Capital Project has incorporated the multi-modal needs of the community. Seeking an opportunity to:  Modify the Growth Management Plan to unify Goals, Objectives & Policies to be multi-modal in nature instead of compartmentalized.  Modify the Land Development Code to update Typical Cross-Sections to include multi-use paths.  Continue coordination efforts with Pathways Advisory Committee

Comments & Discussion:

Growth Management Department, Collier County October 6, 2015 MEDIAN LANDSCAPING OPTIONS: Impacts on Sight Visibility, Landscape Median Options, Potential Pilot Project

Site Visibility of Commercial Signage 2015-BCC approved amendments to Section General Landscape Requirements  Signs are setback 10 feet from the right of way line  One tree removed from the required buffer  Visibility triangle area is 15’ on each side of the signage for a total of 30 feet visibility. 15’-0” ROW Line 10’-0” Figure does not include double row hedge Visibility Triangle Area Sign Setback Sign No Canopy Tree Required

Median Landscape History ( ) : Naplescape Streetscape 90’s : Collier County Landscape Beautification Master Plan  Board approved funding for Type ‘B-C1’ landscape for median landscape  2006: FNGLA Landscape Award of Excellence Livingston Road; and Maintenance of US 41 East  2007: Fund 313 Funding Removed  : Installations through turnback money 2009 –Present: Modifications to Landscape Beautification Master Plan  Unfunded: Expansion of program through Developer, MSTU, or H.O.A. requiring Board approval for each request  Present: Public- Private Agreements U.S. 41 East

Completion DatesReady for LandscapingMiles 2008Immokalee Rd. (CR rd ) Collier Blvd. (GGB-Immokalee) North Santa Barbara (Davis to Copperleaf) Santa Barbara (Copperleaf – Logan) Collier Blvd. (US 41 East-Davis) Santa Barbara Extension (Rattlesnake to Davis) Oil Well Road (Immokalee to Everglades) Oil Well Road (Everglades to Camp Keis) /14Davis Blvd. (Radio Road to Collier Blvd.) /14Collier Blvd. (Davis to Golden Gate Canal) /14Collier Blvd. (Green to Golden Gate Blvd.) /14US 41 /951 Intersection Improvements /14Collier (US 41 to Fiddler’s Creek) Resurfacing /14Davis Blvd.(County Barn to 951)3.5 Prior 2001Airport Pulling (VBR to Imm. Rd) Not in 5- Year Plan 2.0 Prior 2001Vanderbilt Beach Road(US41-AP) Not in 5-Year Plan Orange Blossom (AP-Liv) Not in 5-Year Plan, Developer Pine Ridge Road (1 median West of Logan to 951) Not in 5-Year Plan Goodlette Frank (VBR to Immokalee Road) Not in 5 -Year Plan 0.5 TOTAL53.3 Inventory of Roadways Widened with Landscape Improvements Deferred Green Lines represent the tree inventory Blue lines are widened roadways without landscaping

Landscape Installation and Design Cost Per Mile (FY04-FY10) Fiscal YearMiles Installation Cost Per Fiscal Year LA Design Fees per Fiscal Year Total Cost Installation Contract Cost and Design Cost per Mile FY $1,664,074 $111,987 $1,776,061 $233,692 FY $3,338,958 $239,047 $3,578,005 $334,393 FY $2,380,924 $140,266 $2,521,191 $252,119 FY $2,382,359 $173,674 $2,556,033 $248,159 FY $4,470,203 $276,198 $4,746,401 $351,585 FY $1,608,231 $111,590 $1,719,821 $382,182 FY $2,266,039 $263,707 $2,529,746 $214, $19,427,258 $ 285,000 *Landscape Architectural cost were approximately $20,000 per mile and based on 2-3 mile project. *Overall Cost for Design and Installation is approximately $285,000 per mile.

Landscape Maintenance Cost Per Mile (FY03-FY14)

Potential Pilot Project: Goals Rural: Low Impact Landscape Design: To provide a new direction in sustainability, cost efficiency, and fiscal prudence.  Create a visual sense of place which consists of cold tolerant native plantings which match the existing surroundings.  Pilot Project Soil Evaluation Low Fertilization Low to Natural Irrigation Minimize Density of Planting Minimize trimming Plant palette specific to site Minimize Mulching Hurricane Resistant  Public Meeting - Visual Understanding  Study and Evaluation of long term aspects Design Roads that reduce the amount of impact. Streetscape Master Plan: Rural /East of 951: Conservation Zone

Typical Cross-Section for Roadways Rural/East of 951: Low Impact Design During Road Construction  Inverted Medians  Evaluate Specifications For Median Backfill  Retain native soils within median  Limited Clearing to preserve trees at storm water ponds  Reuse of materials Typical Cross-Section for Roadways

Potential Rural Landscape Project  Secure Funding  Work with Stakeholders to Develop a scope  Determine Project Location & Length Immokalee Road Golden Gate Blvd

Seeking an opportunity to revisit Right of Way design standards for rural Collier County Public participation will be encouraged throughout the process Pilot Project Right of way Cross Sections  Entire Cross Section reviewed Sight visibility of Commercial Properties has been addressed. Review for Complete Street Objectives: The required Canopy Trees could provide shade for sidewalks if sidewalks are placed closer to property lines. Review median cross-section for plant sustainability in rural Collier County Conclusion

Comments & Discussion:

Additional Information

Without Street Trees (B): $283,900 per mile and $42,914 Maintenance Fund Current Projects TECM Finish Dates Miles Landscape Const. Cost $283,900 per mile Cumu- lative Constr. Cost Maint. Cost $42,914 per mile FY14 Projected Maintenance Cost * Total Requested Maintenance Cost for FY14, 99.8 $4,282, Immokalee Interchange2FDO T$85,828$4,368, Immokalee Rd (CR rd ) $2,413,150 $364,769$4,733, Collier Blvd. (GGB-Immokalee) North 20083$851,700$3,264,850$128,742$4,862, Santa Barbara (Davis to Copperleaf $908,480$4,173,330$137,325$4,999, Santa Barbara (Copperleaf – Logan) 20091$283,900$4,173,330$42,914$5,042, Collier Blvd. (US 41 East-Davis) $2,129,250 $6,302,580$321,855$5,364, Santa Barbara Extension (Rattlesnake to Davis) 20102$567,800$6,870,380$85,828$5,450, Oil Well Road (Immokalee to Everglades) $1,249,160$8,119,540$188,822$5,638, Oil Well Road (Everglades to Camp Keis) $2,015,690$10,135,230$304,689$5,943, Davis Blvd (Radio Road to Collier Blvd.) FY13/14.74$210,086$10,345,316$31,756$5,975, Collier Blvd. (Davis to Golden Gate Canal) FY13/141.1$312,290$10,657,606$47,205$6,022, Collier Blvd. (Green to Golden Gate Blvd.) FY13/142$567,800$11,225,406$85,828$6,108,361 Subtotal42.54 TOTAL142.34

Fund Current Projects TECM Finish Dates Miles Landscape Const. Cost $283,900 per mile Cumulative Constr. Cost Maint. Cost $42,914 per mile Cumulative Annual Maint. Cost *Total Projected Cost Per Segment $11,225,406$6,108, US 41 /951 Intersection Improvements FY13/1 4 1$283,900$11,509,306$42,914$6,151, Collier (US 41 to Fiddler’s Creek) Resurfacing FY13/ $425,850$11,935,156$64,371$6,215, Davis Blvd (County Barn to 951)FY13/ $993,650$12,928,806$150,199$6,365, Airport Pulling (VBR to Immokalee Road) Not in 5 Year Work Program Prior $567,800$13,496,606$85,828 $6,451, Vanderbilt Beach Road (US 41 North – Airport Pulling) Not in 5 Year Work Program Prior $567,800 $14,064,406 $85,828$6,537, Orange Blossom (AP – Liv) Not in 5 Year Work Program /Landscape Existing Median $85,170$14,149,576$12,874$6,550, Pine Ridge Road (1 median West of Logan to 951) Not in 5 Year Work Program 20022$567,800$14,717,376$85,828$6,636, Goodlette Frank (VBR to Imm. Rd) Not in 5 Year Work Program /Landscape Existing Median $141,950 $14,859,326 $21,457$6,657,660 SUBTOTAL12.8 TOTAL COMPLETION COST155.14$14,859,326$6,657,660 Without Street Trees (B): $283,900 per mile and $42,914 Maintenance TECM Projects Scheduled for Completion

District 1: Public –Private Participation  FDOT - Florida Highway Beautification Grant 951 (.6 Miles) $100,000 construction  Copeland Shelters Two Shelters at Panther Park and Lake Gloria

District 2: Public –Private Participation  Palm River Linear Park  FDOT Grant: Immokalee Interchange Landscape  Landscape Maintenance Agreements along Livingston Corridor

District 3: Public –Private Participation  FDOT Grant: Immokalee Interchange Landscape  Arterial road median landscaping that was installed by an MSTU and accepted into the maintenance program.

District 4: Established Medians Original Naplescape Projects: US 41 and Davis Blvd. FDOT Grant: Landscape and Irrigation of Davis Blvd (FY 17) $200,000 construction

District 5: Public –Private Participation Immokalee MSTU Alternatives to median landscaping Pilot project