1. Project Briefing
for
BROOKS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STUDY and SANTA ROSA SOUND ALTERNATE CROSSING STUDY
April 2015
SPEAKER: BOB

2. Project Introduction
FDOT is initiating two separate bridge studies regarding the crossing of Santa Rosa Sound:
Brooks Bridge Replacement Study
Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study prior to design phase
Santa Rosa Sound Alternate Crossing Study
High-level planning and feasibility study to inform decision on advancing to PD&E

3. Then and Now --- The History of Brooks Bridge
1960
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2010
1964 ǀ Brooks Bridge Constructed
Then and Now --- The History of Brooks Bridge
1990 ǀ Fort Walton Beach Bridge Authority (FWBBA) is established
1992 ǀ FWBBA received funds to study an alternate bridge crossing
1994 ǀ FWBBA Dissolves
2001 ǀ Emerald Coast Bridge Authority (ECBA) is established
2003 ǀ ECBA Initiates a Study to Evaluate an Alternative Bridge Crossing
2006 ǀ ECBA Discontinues Further Study
2014 ǀ Brooks Bridge Surpasses 50 years
2015 ǀ FDOT Initiates Bridge Studies

4. Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Location Map
Change picture

5. Purpose and Need What is the Purpose of the Study?
Identify the best solution and location for replacement of the existing Brooks Bridge and secure federal approvals
Why is the Project Needed?
Structurally deficient
Does not meet current design standards
Does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian / bike requirements

6. Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Process and Schedule
2015
2016
2017
2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Project Initiation
Environmental & Engineering Data Collection
Public
Kickoff Meeting
Alignment / Bridge Analysis
Alternatives
Public Workshop
Environmental
& Engineering Documents
Final FHWA Project Approval
Alternatives Analysis
Public
Hearing
Feb
Apr
July
Jan
Jun
Jan
Feb
July
Community Outreach
A continuous community outreach process is integrated into every step of the project to ensure that the corridor residents, businesses, the traveling public and other interested parties have meaningful participation in the process.
Overall 48 month schedule

7. PD&E Study Activities Evaluate the current conditions
Identify alternatives / perform preliminary engineering analysis
Evaluate potential impacts (social, natural & physical)
Coordinate with federal, state and local agencies
Involve the public in the development of the project

8. Santa Rosa Sound Corridor Alternative Study – Project Vicinity Map
Change picture

9. Purpose and Need What is the Purpose of the Study?
Evaluate the feasibility for a potential alternate crossing of the Santa Rosa Sound
Develop the information needed to decide whether to proceed to the PD&E phase
Why is the Project Needed?
An additional crossing is being considered as a means to relieving regional traffic congestion

10. Santa Rosa Sound Corridor Alternative Study – Project Process and Schedule
2015
2016
2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Project Initiation
Environmental & Engineering Data Collection
Public
Kickoff Meeting
Prepare Final Feasibility Report
Develop and Evaluate Corridors
Traffic & Typical Section Analysis
Public
Corridor Workshop
Corridor Refinement & Analysis
FDOT Decision on Next Steps
Feb
Apr
June
Feb
Aug
Oct
Dec
Feb
Community Outreach
A continuous community outreach process is integrated into every step of the project to ensure that the corridor residents, businesses, the traveling public and other interested parties have meaningful participation in the process.
Overall 24 month schedule

11. Corridor Study Activities
Evaluate the current conditions
Identify potential corridors
Evaluate the feasibility of a potential new crossing (need, engineering, environmental, economic, and travel efficiency)
Involve the public in the development of the project

12. Stay Involved Public Kick-off Meeting: Date: Time: Location:
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Presentation at 5:45 p.m.
Location:
Emerald Coast Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE,
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
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13. Contact Us
Contact Information:
Project
Manager
April Williams, PE
FDOT District 3
1074 Highway 90
Chipley, FL 32428
(888) , ext. 1625
Public Information
Director
Ian Satter
(888) , ext. 1205
Consultant Project Manager
Steve Schnell, AICP
200 W Forsyth Street
Suite 800
Jacksonville, FL
(904)
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