PUBLIC HEARING S.R. 30 (U.S. 98 Business/West Garden Street) 2/5/2009 PUBLIC HEARING S.R. 30 (U.S. 98 Business/West Garden Street) at Barrancas Avenue Median Modification & Intersection Improvement Project Financial Project Identification Number: 220876-8-52-50 Escambia County, Florida Good evening and welcome to the State Road 30 (U.S 98 Business/West Garden Street) at Barrancas Avenue public hearing. This public hearing is related to Financial Project identification Number 220876-8-52-50. January 23, 2018

Non-Discrimination Compliance 2/5/2009 Non-Discrimination Compliance This public hearing was advertised consistent with federal and state requirements and in accordance with: Section 120.525, F.S. - Meetings, hearings, and workshops Section 286.011, F.S. - Government in the Sunshine Law Section 335.199, F.S. - Transportation projects modifying access to adjacent property Section 339.155, F.S. - Transportation planning Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Other Nondiscrimination Laws This public hearing also serves has an official forum providing an opportunity to the public to express their opinion and concerns regarding the project. Public participation at this hearing is encouraged and solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express concerns about Title VI may do so by contacting the Florida Department of Transportation District Three office or the Tallahassee office of the Florida Department of Transportation at the contact information shown on this slide. This contact information is also provided on the project handout and a sign displayed at the door. This public hearing was advertised consistent with federal and state requirements as shown on this slide.

Components of Hearing Open House Presentation 2/5/2009 Components of Hearing Open House Presentation Formal Comment Period – Immediately following presentation Prior to and following this presentation, you have an opportunity to review project display boards and discuss the project one-on-one with staff to answer any questions you may have. You will also be given an opportunity to provide a formal comment for the record. If you do not wish to speak, you can submit your comments in writing tonight, mail or email comments back to us, or speak your comments directly to the court reporter. If you have not filled out a speaker card and wish to do so, please raise your hand and we will provide you with a card. Remember that questions will not be addressed as part of your formal comment, but we will address any questions one-on-one at the display boards following the presentation.

Project Purpose and Need 2/5/2009 Project Purpose and Need The project is intended to: Address safety needs The process is intended to: Obtain local community input and participation Ensure conformance with local planning goals The project proposes to address safety needs through a process whereby we seek local community input and participation to ensure conformance with local planning goals.

2/5/2009 Project Location The intent of this project is to provide access management modifications on State Road 30 at the intersection of Barrancas Avenue.  Improvements include:  The closure of South D Street adjacent to the Siemens property, installation of raised grassed medians between E and C Streets; providing a directional opening at D Street and upgrading the traffic signal to a mast arm. Also proposed are pedestrian safety features, new crosswalks, sidewalk construction, and lighting at the intersection. 

Proposed Roadway Modifications 2/5/2009 Proposed Roadway Modifications Roadway improvements will include two raised grass medians along SR 30 between E Street and C Street.  These medians will be widened by shifting the eastbound through lanes toward the SR 30 curb line and eliminating the right turn lane. The modifications will limit the access from North D Street and Barrancas Avenue, only allowing right turn movements onto SR 30.  This will reduce the conflict points between vehicles from D Street and Barrancas Avenue that may attempt to cross SR 30 and vehicles travelling on SR 30. Access to SR 30 at South D Street will be eliminated. Additional right-of-way will not be required for these improvements.

Proposed Road Closure 2/5/2009 In addition to the roadway improvements previously discussed, access to South D Street from SR 30 will be removed utilizing curb and gutter, creating a raised sodded area with sidewalk that will maintain pedestrian access.  Due to the angle of Barrancas Avenue and its proximity to South D Street, closing South D Street improves intersection safety by eliminating any confusion a driver may have in determining if on-coming traffic is coming from SR 30 or Barrancas Avenue. Additional right-of-way will not be required for these improvements.

Proposed Intersection Modifications 2/5/2009 Proposed Intersection Modifications The existing strain pole signal is proposed to be removed and replaced with a new mast arm signal.  A single mast arm will be utilized to control westbound traffic along SR 30 and a dual mast arm will be utilized to control traffic along eastbound SR 30 and Barrancas Avenue.  With the new signal configuration, there will no longer be a signalized phase for North and South D Street, which will improve the overall operation of the intersection.  Additionally, the pedestrian crossing on the east leg of SR 30 will be relocated to the west leg of SR 30 where there are less conflicts with motor vehicles utilizing the intersection.  The proposed pedestrian crossing is skewed to keep pedestrians visible to drivers making a southbound to westbound right from North D Street. In order to enhance the overall safety of both pedestrian and vehicles utilizing the intersection, LED lighting will be included as part of the design. Additional right-of-way will not be required for these improvements.

Project Schedule Public Hearing – January 23, 2018 2/5/2009 Project Schedule Public Hearing – January 23, 2018 Phase IV Plans Submittal – February 20, 2018 Final Plans Complete – July 6, 2018 Anticipated Construction – Summer 2018 The design for this project is currently underway with 60% plans recently submitted to FDOT for review. Comments from this hearing will be reviewed and any necessary changes will be made before final plans are complete on July 6, 2018. Construction is anticipated to begin summer 2018 and be completed within three months, weather permitting.

Comments How to make a comment on the median modification: 2/5/2009 Comments How to make a comment on the median modification: Make a statement during the public hearing Make a statement with the court reporter Write a comment on the provided form Turn in tonight to a comment box Mail comments at a later date (postmarked or emailed by February 2, 2018) There are a number of ways to give us input and comments on the information presented tonight. You can: Make a public statement during the formal public hearing Make a public statement with the court reporter Or Write a comment on the provided form and drop it in the boxes provided tonight or mail it back to FDOT at the address provided on the form. The form may also be emailed to Brian Pettis at brian.pettis@dot.state.fl.us Florida Department of Transportation - District Three Brian Pettis, FDOT Project Manager 1074 Highway 90 Chipley, Florida 32428-0607 brian.pettis@dot.state.fl.us

Does anyone wish to make a statement? 2/5/2009 Formal Comment Period Does anyone wish to make a statement? At this time, we will conclude the official presentation. Anyone desiring to make a statement or present written views and/or exhibits regarding the access management changes will now have an opportunity to do so. If you are holding a speaker card, please give them to District staff members. If you have not received a speaker card and wish to speak, please raise your hand so you can receive a card to fill out. If you do not wish to speak at the microphone, you may present your comments in writing or directly to the court reporter at the comment table. Written comments received or postmarked no later than February 2 will become a part of the public record. The mailing address and email address for written comments to be sent to FDOT Project Manager Brian Pettis is in your handout and on the comment form. We will now offer you the opportunity to make a public statement.

State your name and address Tell us your issues and concerns 2/5/2009 State your name and address Tell us your issues and concerns Limit time to 3 minutes per person We will now call upon those who have turned in speaker cards. When you come forward, please state your name and address. If you represent an organization, municipality, or other public body, please provide that information as well. We ask that you limit your input to 3 minutes.

Thank you for your participation

For additional project information, please contact: 2/5/2009 For additional project information, please contact: Brian Pettis Project Manager FDOT District 3 1074 Highway 90 Chipley, Florida 32428 (850) 330-1275 brian.pettis@dot.state.fl.us Ian Satter FDOT Public Information Director (888) 638-0250, ext. 1205 ian.satter@dot.state.fl.us