Lyle Parkway to SR 540 (Winter Lake Road) Lake Hancock Highland City US 98 BRT STUDY Lyle Parkway to SR 540 (Winter Lake Road)

Agenda Introduction Purpose Methodology Current Design Proposed Alternatives Technology Conclusion

Introduction US 98 – Most appropriate corridor for multimodal applications in Polk County 2005 PD&E 6-lane interim and 8-lane ultimate conditions Multimodal Considerations Current design project Fort Fraser Trail along east side of US 98 corridor

Purpose Does the current design preclude the implementation of a BRT system along US 98 ? Evaluate options and provide a picture of potential bus applications based on current design project

Methodology Review previous studies and transportation plans Evaluate available R/W Develop Typical Sections of alternatives Develop Pro-Con matrix for each alternative Coordinate with stakeholders and FDOT D1 staff

Current Design Highland City Lake Hancock SR 540 Winter Lake Road Clubhouse Road Highland City Hancock Avenue Lyle Parkway

Current Design

Current Design

Proposed Alternative 1 – Rural Typical Section Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540) Advantages No R/W impact Use of existing facilities (6-Lane) No impact to Fort Fraser Trail Facility Disadvantages Buses share lanes with other vehicles Current design plans show only one proposed bus bay Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail

Proposed Alternative 1 – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road Disadvantages Buses share lanes with other vehicles Current design plans show only one proposed bus bay Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail Advantages No R/W impact Use of existing facilities (6-Lane) No impact to Fort Fraser Trail Facility

Proposed Alternative 2 – Rural Typical Section Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540) Advantages Dedicated bus lanes (1 NB/1 SB) Bike lane is protected from mainline traffic No impact to Fort Fraser Trail Disadvantages R/W impact on west side Additional widening of roadway is required to the outside Bus only lanes shared with right turning traffic at intersections Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail

Proposed Alternative 2 – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road Advantages No R/W impact Dedicated bus lanes (1 NB/1 SB) separated from mainline Bike lane is protected from mainline traffic No impact to Fort Fraser Trail Disadvantages Additional widening of roadway is required to the inside Bus only lanes shared with right turning traffic at intersections Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail

Proposed Alternative 3 – Rural Typical Section Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540) Advantages No R/W impact Fort Fraser Trail is not impacted Proposed geometry could accommodate future light rail Disadvantages Higher Cost

Proposed Alternative 3 – With Light Rail Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540)

Proposed Alternative 3 – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road Advantages Fort Fraser Trail is not impacted Proposed geometry could accommodate future light rail Disadvantages Major realignment of US 98 to avoid impact to Fort Fraser Trail R/W impact on west side Guardrail needed in median and right

Proposed Alternative 3 – Urban With Light Rail Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540)

Proposed Alternative 3A – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road Advantages No R/W impact on west side No modification required to SB lanes Disadvantages R/W impact along east side of Fort Fraser Trail Realignment of Fort Fraser Trail

Proposed Alternative 3B – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road Advantages No R/W impact on west side Reduced R/W impact on east side No modification required to SB lanes Disadvantages Minor R/W impact on east side Realignment of a short segment Fort Fraser Trail

Proposed Alternative 3B – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road

Proposed Alternative 2 – 3D Rendering

Technology Vehicle Prioritization Vehicle Guidance and Collision Avoidance Electronic Fare Collection Operation Management Technology

Conclusion A BRT system could be incorporated into the US 98 corridor based on the 6-lane interim design condition Use of available technology at the time of implementation will improve safety and efficiency of the system

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