US Highway 41 / Fruitville Road US 41 at Fruitville Road Intersection Improvement Project FDOT PUBLIC HEARING - October 26, 2017, 5-7 P.M. Sarasota, FL Sarasota City Hall 1565 1st Street Sarasota, FL 34236 FPID No.: 439025-1-22-01 INTRODUCTION The Florida Department of PROJECT LOCATION MAP Transportation (FDOT), in cooperation with the City, of Sarasota Sarasota, Sarasota County, and the Garden Club Hotel Indigo Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Sarasota ROSEMARY Planning Organization, is HISTORIC DISTRICT conducting a Project Development s a Boulevard and Environment, or PD&E study, Churchof to evaluate improvements to the Scientology US 41 (SR 45/Tamiami Trail) at Sthwway Fruitville Road intersection located COCENTRIX within the limits of the City of Sthsi - Sarasota, Florida. Toasted Mango Cafe The limits of the project extend 4 ChampionHealth Home Solutions along US 41 from 1st Street through thei intersection to north of M 5th Street and along Fruitville Road ms 4hS1 from west of the US 41 intersection PROJECT to west of Cocoanut Avenue. LOCATION Get Justice Sarasota Greenpointe Holdings The Encore Attomeys Flim Festival Thep pupomofthiaplichauringe TheQuay* topresentinformationt to youz about Raw Food Cafe Fruitville Rd (780) the proposed improvements at US 41 at Fruitville Road intersection, Marquee en Ville and to receive your comments Joey D's Embassy Sarasota Suites Lbrary Mews about the proposed project. Pizzeria Florida State University CollegeofMedkcine Currently, US 41 is a major roadway Ritz-Cariton vnd S with high traffic volumes and acts Sarasota GREATER MAIN STREET as a barrier for residents and Coldwell Banker DISTRICT visitors between Downtown and The Terrace Cafe Bayfront RecreationalTrail Multi-Use Library the waterfront. Florida Ritz Carlton Dr 1st St Studio Theatre The purpose of this project is to identify intersection improvements at US 41 at Fruitville Road to enhance non-motorized connectivity and access, as well as vehicular traffic flow and operations, between the City of Sarasota's Downtown Central Business District and the Bayfront area. The purpose of this project is to also develop feasible solutions to the recurrent flooding incidents on US 41 and the Fruitville Road intersection. The PD&E study evaluated potential social, natural, and physical environmental effects associated with the proposed improvements. A project alternatives public meeting was held on April 11, 2017. Based on comments received and the engineering and environmental analysis conducted, the FDOT has a Recommended Alternative to present at this public hearing. RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE Based on the evaluation and comments from local and jurisdictional agencies, the public, and other stakeholders, the recommended improvement is the Roundabout Alternative that will improve multimodal connectivity and address traffic congestion and safety concerns. For the Roundabout Alternative, the FDOT anticipates construction of an interim configuration. INTERIM ROUNDABOUT ALTERNATIVE ROUNDABOUT ALTERNATIVE - ae 37 For the Roundabout Alternative, the existing signalized intersection would be replaced with a roundabout that provides the best operational components and will significantly reduce delay in the design year. NO-BUILD ALTERNATIVE AthSTREET Throughout this study, a no-build alternative is considered and will remain a viable alternative as the evaluation continues. FRUITVILLE ROAD. The no-build alternative assumes that, after the De aE current US 41 resurfacing/traffic separator project 2 is complete, no improvements will be made to the intersection at US 41 and Fruitville Road through the year 2040, except for routine maintenance. 2nd STREET f ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION MATRIX The social, cultural, physical, and natural effects of alternatives are presented below along with estimated construction and life cycle costs. Evaluation Criteria No Build Roundabout Potential Environmental Effects Archaeologial/Historital sites identified o 2 Wetlands (acres) 0 0.37 Floodplains (acres) 0 0 Threatened and endangered species likelihood of occurrence 0 1 Affected noise sensitive sites 0 Petroleum and hazardous material sites (ranked as high or medium) 2 Potential Right-of-Way Effects Number of business relocations 1 Number of residential relocations ROW to be acquired (acres) 0.89 Estimated Praject Costs (2017 Cost) Wetland mitigation $ $ 49,700 ROW acquisition for roadway $ $ 4,155,000 Design, Construction & CEI cost for roadway $ $ 5,565,300 Preliminary Estimate of Total Project Costs $ $ 9,770,000 Estimated Life Cycle Costs (20 years) Construction, design, right-of-way, and CEI $ $ 9,770,000 Crashes (projected) $ 18,907,800 $ 5,543,500 Traffic Delays (projected) $ 15,399,500 $ 8,318,900 Operation and Maintenance (projected) $ 102,600 $ 40,900 Total Life Cycle Cost $ 34,409,900 $ 23,673,300 ALTERNATIVES COMPARISON MATRIX Alternatives Comparison NoBuild Roundabout Safety Crash Severity More Severe Less Severe Crash Costs Projected for US 41 at Fruitville Road (Reduction) 71% Intersection: Speed 40 25 Design Slows Speeds No Yes Red Light Running/Dilemma Zone Yes No U-turns Emergency Vehicles No Yes Traffic Traffic Delay (Increase from 2016 to 2040) 117% -51% Traffic Delay Costs Projected for US 41 at Fruitville Road (Reduction) 46% Operates During Power Outage No Yes Accommodates Freight Trucks Yes Ves Cost Total Lifetime Costs (Construction, Maintenance, Crashes, Delays) $34.3 M $23.7 M Environment Aids in Reducing Local Air/Noise Pollution No Yes Aids in Reducing Fuel Consumption No Yes RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION PROGRAM A Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan was prepared in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 24.4 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition. Act of 1970. F.D.O.T. will carry out a right of way and relocation program in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646 as amended by Public Law 100-17). The right of way specialists who are supervising this program are here tonight and will be happy to answer your questions. You can also ask about right-of-way by contacting the FDOT District One Right of Way Office at the address below or by telephone (863) 519-2402 during business hours (8 am to 5pm, Monday through Friday). FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS This PD&E Study has been developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. This public hearing is held in accordance with the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968, as amended; 23 U.S. Code 128; 40 Code of Federal Regulations 1500-1508; 23 Code of Federal Regulations 771; and Section 339.155 Florida Statutes. TITLE VIl Public Participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title Vi may do so by contacting: FDOT DISTRICT ONE FDOT CENTRAL OFFICE Jamie Schley, Title VI Coordinator Jacqueline Paramore, State Title VI Coordinator PO. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831 605 Suwannee St., MS 65, Tallahassee, FL32399-0450 (863) 519-2573 amieSahegedoisuata.lin (850) 414475agyeinePasamoredoistaalus STATE REQUIREMENTS This PD&E Study has been developed in compliance with FDOT requirements and follows the process outlined in FDOT's Project Development and Environment Manual, Part 1 Chapter 10: State, Local, or Privately Funded Project Delivery. Pursuant to Florida Statutes 339.155, 335.199, and 120.525, the FDOT is conducting this public hearing concerning the Improvements to the intersection ofUS 41 at Fruitville Road to provide the public with the opportunity to express their views relative to this project. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE We welcome your comments about the altematives presented at this meeting. Please complete a comment sheet and leave it with us this FINAL DETERMINATION evening, or you can takei ithome, complete it, andi mailitt to us by Novemnber A final determination of the 6, 2017. recommended alternative will be submitted to the Please mail your comments to Joshua Jester, Project Manager, at Florida FDOT District One Secretary Department of Transportation, District One, PO. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831. You can also email your comments oohuaaousadun for approval, which is expected in early 2018. CONTACT INFORMATION Joshua A. Jester E.I. Robin Stublen FDOT District One Right-of-Way Office FDOT Project Manager FDOT District Public Information Officer PO. Box 1249, Bartow, FL33831 863-519-2251 863-519-2828 863-519-2402 Johua.etereoisute.ls Robnsuben@otstelan facebook.com/FLDOT SWFLRoadkcom/USAVFFnuitvlePoundabout FDOT solicits public partcipation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.