Steven C. Braun, P.E. Senior Project Manager

A Master Plan identified a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the corridor … This LPA was adopted by Broward County and approved by FHWA The “corridor” LPA is advancing through two separate projects: ● ●

Project Limits To Naples To Port Everglades/ Airport To Miami Project Limits

The Planning “Vision” for I-595 Transit Facility Reversible Lanes Ramp Braid

Project Need Broward County has been one of the fastest growing urban areas in the US Only east-west expressway in Broward County Strategic Intermodal Corridor Existing AADT >180,000 vpd 2034 AADT >300,000 vpd

District 4 SIS – Growth Management Priority Truly Multi-Modal Corridor  I-75 & Sawgrass Expressway  I-95 & Florida’s Turnpike  Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport  Port Everglades  Connection to Tri-Rail and Amtrak  Proposed Transit Facility  Broward County Greenway Strategic Intermodal Corridor

Key Components Transit Facility Highway Improvements  Reversible Lanes  Ramp Braids  Turnpike Interchange  CD (Collector-Distributor) System  SR 84 Continuous Connection  Auxiliary Lanes

PD&E Study Unique project due to complexity and integration with other projects Overall project cost >$1 Billion High profile project with interest by many agencies, municipalities, residential communities and businesses Priority corridor for roadway and transit improvements

The I-595 System Reversible Lanes C-D System Transit System Davie Rd. University Dr. Pine Island Rd. Nob Hill Rd. Hiatus Rd. Flamingo Rd. 136 th Ave. Sawgrass Mills / Bank Atlantic Center SR 84 SR 7 Florida's Turnpike To Downtown Ft. Lauderdale Florida's Turnpike I-595 GP Lanes To Port / Airport 75 Sawgrass Expressway / Interstate 75

PD&E Study Functions & Goals Maintain Consistency with the LPA Minimize overall project impacts Develop a project that can be implemented Build Consensus Maintain project schedule Advance corridor improvements Phases of project funded

Priority project High profile complex project –Public Understanding –Design Decisions Early validation of project alternatives Public expectations Why Invest in 3D Visualization?

Obtain (and maintain) buy-in from:  Management  Stakeholders  Agencies  Team members Why Invest in 3D Visualization?

 12-mile Corridor  Focus Areas Cost & Schedule Developed one section of the corridor Different Alternatives Elevated Reversible Lanes Transit Location Ramp Braids Community Concerns (Location, Noise, Visual) Turnpike Interchange Development of 3D Visualization

Elevated Reversible Lanes ???? Oh, Okay … Elevated Reversible Lanes !

What is a “Braided Ramp” ??

No, seriously … what is a “Braided Ramp” ??

Braided Ramps

Public Hearing

Master Plan’s LPA

PD&E Preferred Alternative

The Results Improved deliverable from the PD&E process Better Integration of Transit Improvements Helped identify the best use of existing right of way for both roadway and transit Helped create a shared vision Helped “visualize” the vision

The Results Gained consensus Project is being advanced Better understanding of proposed improvements Ownership of the PD&E alternative’s geometry = No major re-design Selection of THE Preferred Alternative BEAT the original aggressive project schedule!

Use the 3D Visualization as a Tool … 3D Visualization at Key Milestones Project Website Future Public Meetings Agency Coordination Value Engineering / Design Review Incorporate Data (GIS, Environment, Traffic, Land Use, Public Comments) Future Opportunities?

Develop a Project that can be Implemented Constructability Review Review key decisions Facilitate a “seamless” transition to Final Design Develop the phasing of multiple design/construction packages Build onto the 3D Model Review & evaluate constructability, compatibility and MOT between adjacent projects

Steven C. Braun, P.E. Senior Project Manager

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY Martin County MPO’s #1 Priority Engineering & Environmental Analysis New Bridge Crossing on a New Alignment Connecting Palm City with the City of Stuart Alternate Route to SR 714 & the Palm City Bridge Widen Existing Local Roads Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Cost Estimate: $200 Million

Kanner Highway Intersection Environmentally Sensitive Area Palm City Bridge Palm City Residential Community CR 714 Indian Street SR 714 Proposed Bridge

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Community Assessment Task Team (CATT) Agency & Stakeholder Workshops Continuous Public Involvement Exchange Information  Build Consensus Community Characteristics Inventory & Database

CATT MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLER GROUPS  Regulatory Agencies  Community Associations  Local Government  Community Services  Emergency Services

3D VISUALIZATION Justification  Public Interest and Expectations Participation in the process Understand the alignment alternatives Martin County MPO’s #1 Priority  3D Model = Database Design / Permitting Construction

3D VISUALIZATION Implementation  “In-house” Project  “Hybrid” Project  Consultant Support  District 4 Commitment Management Support High Profile Project Understanding of the Benefits

3D VISUALIZATION Development  4-mile Corridor  Key Areas to Reference (“Landmarks”)  Different Alternatives  Grade Separation  “Phased Development” for the Public

Interactive Stations: Typical Sections Alignment Alternatives Evaluation Matrices 3D Visualization PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

3D Visualization … Allowed people to have a better understanding of the project, visualize the alternatives & make constructive comments. PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Please show me the difference between the alternatives…

ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES

Alternative 2A

Alternative 2B

Alternative 2C

What is a “Grade Separation” ??

What will the intersection look like??

What is the bridge going to look like from my patio??

PUBLIC HEARING 870 Attendees … … 1600 comments received within the Public Hearing comment period

Open Workshop 3D Visualization Video Presentation PUBLIC HEARING

This was worth the investment, good job CATT !

Thank You