Florida Department of Transportation US 98 & Citrus Way Intersection Enhancements FPID: 439448-1 Metropolitan Planning Organization Hernando/Citrus October 31st, 2017
Agenda Project Purpose Why a Roundabout? Questions?
Project Purpose Reduce the number of intersection crashes Reduce the severity of the intersection crashes Maintain/enhance roadway functionality for all users
Crash History – 2012-2017 7 Total Fatalities Crash Type & Count for US 98 & Citrus Way (2012-2017) Collision Type 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Rear End 1 2 5 Angle 4 6 7 22 27 Injury & Condition Data 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Fatal Crashes 1 2 Injury Crashes 5 14 Property Damage Only 4 11 Day 17 Night 10 7 Total Fatalities
3 4 - 2 3 1 6 1 5 2 2012 - 2014 2015 - 2017 Citrus Way 1 Fatal Crash 7 Total Fatalities
Angle Crash & Left Turn Crashes Stop Signs: Motorist Safety Angle Crash & Left Turn Crashes Greatest threat is “Angle” and “Left-Turn” crash types. Similar to current intersection layout Crash Types Represent 85.5% of Fatal Unsignalized Intersection Crashes
Up to 90% Reduction in Fatal & 76% [Serious] Injury Crashes Roundabouts: Improved Motorist Safety Angle Crash & Left Turn Crashes Stop Signs or Traffic Signal Sideswipe Crash Roundabout Low Speed Up to 90% Reduction in Fatal & 76% [Serious] Injury Crashes (vs. Stop Signs & Traffic Signals) Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
N Stop Signs: Side Street Access/Delay Crossing and turning traffic must wait for gaps in traffic along US 98 This can create delays for vehicles using Citrus Way N Citrus Way Ponce De Leon Blvd
Concept Design Roundabout Concept Anticipated Funding Design 2019/2020 Construction 2022 Concept Design Florida Department of Transportation
Pictures taken from SR 33 and Deen Still Rd. in Polk County Roundabout Approaches Pictures taken from SR 33 and Deen Still Rd. in Polk County Florida Department of Transportation
Next Steps Refine design Identify funding Florida Department of Transportation
Questions? Craig Fox, P.E. Matthew Nance, E.I. Project Manager: Design Project Manager: Traffic Operations FDOT District 7 FDOT District 7 Matthew.Nance@dot.state.fl.us Craig.Fox@dot.state.fl.us (813) 975 - 6747 (813) 975 - 6082