1. Florida Department of Transportation
US 98 & Citrus Way Intersection Enhancements FPID: Metropolitan Planning Organization Hernando/Citrus October 31st, 2017

2. Agenda
Project Purpose
Why a Roundabout?
Questions?

3. Project Purpose
Reduce the number of intersection crashes
Reduce the severity of the intersection crashes
Maintain/enhance roadway functionality for all users

4. Crash History – 2012-2017 7 Total Fatalities
Crash Type & Count for US 98 & Citrus Way ( )
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

5. 3 4 - 2 3 1 6 1 5 2 2012 - 2014 2015 - 2017 Citrus Way 1 Fatal Crash
7 Total Fatalities

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Concept Design Roundabout Concept Anticipated Funding Design 2019/2020
Construction
2022
Concept Design
Florida Department of Transportation

10. 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

11. Next Steps Refine design Identify funding
Florida Department of Transportation

12. Questions? Craig Fox, P.E. Matthew Nance, E.I. Project Manager: Design
Project Manager: Traffic Operations
FDOT District 7
FDOT District 7
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