1. Alternative Alignments Public Meeting
GULF COAST PARKWAY
Alternative Alignments Public Meeting

2. GULF COAST PARKWAY FPID No.: 410981-1-22-01
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study for a proposed new roadway (the Gulf Coast Parkway) that would connect US 98 in Gulf County with US 231 and US 98 (Tyndall Parkway) in Bay County.
District 3 Environmental Management Team

3. Project Location

4. Purpose and Goal of the Meeting
To gather input from and provide information to the public about the alternative alignments.
To obtain information from the public about their preferences and concerns for the alternative alignments and the overall project.
To provide information to the public about the potential benefits and impacts of the alternative alignments so they can make an informed decision about these options.

5. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.

6. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
Reduce Travel Times

7. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
More Direct Route for Freight

8. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
Improve Enterprise Zone Access

9. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
Direct Route for Tourists

10. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
Direct Route from Gulf County to Airport

11. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
Increase Traffic Capacity

12. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
Improve Tyndall Security

13. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide an alternative consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
Alternate Evacuation Route

14. Purpose and Need for the Gulf Coast Parkway
Reduce travel times for residents from south Bay and Gulf Counties to employment centers in Panama City.
Provide a more direct route between US 98 and freight transfer facilities on US 231 within Bay County.
Improve access between Gulf County Enterprise Zones along CR 386 and US 98 and the major freight transportation route out of Bay County, US 231.
Provide a direct route for tourists traveling US 231 to reach vacation and recreation opportunities in south Gulf County.
Provide a more direct route from south Gulf County to the Panama City International Airport (existing and proposed).
Increase traffic capacity of existing roadways; in particular the currently congested sections of US 98 (Tyndall Parkway).
Improve security for the Tyndall Air Force Base Reservation by providing an alternative route to US 98 through Tyndall.
Provide an alternative to existing emergency evacuation routes.
Provide a new corridor consistent with the adopted Bay County Long Range Transportation Plan; and the adopted Bay County and proposed Gulf County Comprehensive Plans.
An Alternative Consistent with Plans

15. Proposed Typical Sections

16. Project Background Original Corridor Feasibility Study – Project Area

17. Project Background Original Corridor Feasibility Study – Alternative Corridors

18. Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM)
ETDM is the FDOT’s requisite streamlining process for implementing early agency and public involvement in transportation projects.
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
Project 7559
Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT)
ETAT Submitted Corridors

19. Project Background PD&E Study – Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT) Alternative Corridors

20. PD&E Study – ETDM Alternative Corridors

21. Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) and Project Scoping
Programming Screen completed April 19th, 2007.
Dispute Resolution identified by several agencies
ETAT Dispute Resolution Issue Action Plans meeting August 28th, 2007.
Notice of Intent published November 1st, 2007.
Class of Action Determination completed – EIS.
Public Scoping meeting held November 17, 2007.

22. Corridor Alternatives Evaluation Summary Report
Recommendations from the report approved by FHWA in March 2009.
ETAT review and comments in April 2009.
Final approval received by FHWA in June 2009.
Corridors 8, 14, 15, and 17 identified for further evaluation in the PD&E Study
Based on comments received from the ETAT an additional alternative alignment (Alternative 19) was designed, which connects the south half of Corridor 17 with the north half of Corridor 14.

23. PD&E Study – Corridors Identified for Further Evaluation

24. PD&E Study – Corridors Identified for Further Evaluation – Alternative 19

25. Corridor 8

26. Corridor 14

27. Corridor 15

28. Corridor 17

29. PD&E Study – Alternative Alignments

30. Alignment 8

31. Alignment 8

32. Alignment 14

33. Alignment 15

34. Alignment 17

35. Alignment 19

36. Evaluation Matrix

37. The Next Steps Compile data from the Public Opinion Surveys
Complete the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and supporting technical reports
FDOT/FHWA/Cooperating Agencies Review
Approval of DEIS for public availability
Public Hearing

38. Tentative Project Schedule
Alternative Alignments Public Meeting – Today
Draft EIS – Early 2010
Public Hearing – Summer 2010
Final EIS – End 2010
Location Concept Design Acceptance – 2011

39. Public Opinion Survey

40. Contact Information
Alan Vann
Project Manager
FDOT District Three
Environmental Management Office
1074 Highway 90
Chipley, FL 32428
Ph: (850)
Ph: (888) (toll free)
Rosemary Woods
Associate Vice-President
PBS&J
2639 North Monroe Street Bldg. C Tallahassee, Florida 32303
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Tommie Speights
Public Information Officer
FDOT District Three
1074 Highway 90
Chipley, FL 32428
Ph: (850)

41. Questions/Comments