Gratigny Parkway East Extension Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study

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1 Gratigny Parkway East Extension Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Session 4: Presentation of Charrette Results December 8, 2010 MDX Work Program #: ETDM#: 11500

2 Project Location & Description 2.5 miles in length Six-lane arterial 100 right-of-way Local access roadway

3 Project Need Address future regional population growth and traffic congestion Provide east-west regional expressway connectivity Enhance mobility to and through the area

4 Project Need Criteria 2010 Existing Estimated Daily Traffic Estimated 2035 LOS Estimated Travel Time (min.) Estimated Annual Vehicle Operating Cost 2035 No Build 2035 Typical Section 1 (Expressway) 2035 Typical Section 1 (Arterial) 39,300 65,200 74,100 15,500 D F C C $20.9M $48.1M $11.8M $6.4M

5 Level of Service F

6 Technical Charrette Interagency coordination and public input early in the process Agencies/Municipalities Elected Officials City of North Miami Miami-Dade County Planning & Zoning Miami-Dade County Public Works Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation Miami-Dade County MPO Miami-Dade County DERM Miami-Dade County Transit Miami-Dade CITT Florida Department of Transportation SFRTA Stakeholders Miami-Dade College Gordon Food Service GFS Westview Country Club Greater 7 th Avenue Improvement Assoc. Tri-Community HOA Alhambra Heights HOA Coalition of 100 Little River Farm HOA Sunkist Grove HOA Westview HOA

7 Technical Charrette Solicited input and needs early in the process Analyzed issues and opportunities Refined alternatives and present results day 1 day 2 day 3 agency/stakeholder input team sessions basis for alternatives

8 Technical Group - Session 1 Transportation Key Points Address intersection / corridor failures for No Build Limit impact on commercial properties near 7 th Avenue / I 95 Evaluate other alternatives including intersection improvements, Queue jumpers, Single point urban interchange (SPUI) Consider plans for potential future MDT Metrorail Provide system to system expressway connections (@ I 95) Provide multi modal solutions transit, pedestrians and bicyclists Evaluate connection points that support MDC Master Plan and industrial circulation needs

9 Technical Group Session 2 Planning and Environmental Key Points Distinguish between business vs. residential effects Limit the extent of property takes Address visual, noise, shadows and aesthetic effects Maintain and enhance local access Provide regional and local public transit Consider views and access into MDC Account for MDC Master Plan Model differences in local and through traffic movements

10 Technical Group Session 2 Planning and Environmental Key Points Maintain and enhance business and employment opportunities Respond to key CRAs objectives, North Central Charrette vision, Future Land Use and zoning provisions Consider building height implications with elevated section Lack of sewer service limits redevelopment Provide lighting and landscaping to prevent crime/graffiti

11 Stakeholder Group Session 3 Key Points Consider visual and aesthetic effects of elevated section Evaluate business and economic impacts / property values Limit potential right of way acquisitions Address increases in noise levels Maintain access to local businesses Evaluate other options including better synchronization of signals Provide higher emphasis on public transportation Identify benefits to the local community

12 Technical Charrette Solicited input and needs early in the process Analyzed issues and opportunities Refined alternatives and present results day 1 day 2 day 3 agency/stakeholder input team sessions basis for alternatives

13 Team Work Session Transportation Engineering Reviewed comments from Technical Session 1 Discussed elevated and at grade alternatives Reviewed I 95 access options Reviewed other access points along corridor Assessed property impacts of each alternative Decisions made on typical section and interchange locations / alternatives

14 Team Work Session Planning and Environmental Considered findings of Technical Sessions 1 3 Mapped issues and opportunities Reviewed future land use, zoning, and redevelopment plans North Miami CRA Redevelopment Plan 7 th Avenue Corridor CRA Redevelopment Plan MD County North Central Charrette Identified typical area for NW 119 th Street and developed visualizations for existing and future enhancements

15 Technical Charrette Solicited input and needs early in the process Analyzed issues and opportunities Refined alternatives and present results day 1 day 2 day 3 agency/stakeholder input team sessions basis for alternatives

16 Typical Section 1 - Elevated

17 Typical Section 2 At Grade

18 Typical Section 3 - At Grade

19 Typical Section 4 - At Grade

20 Typical Section 5 - At Grade

21 Alternatives Screening Process Alternative Residential Parcel Impacts Non-Residential Parcel Impacts Typical Section Typical Section Typical Section Typical Section Typical Section

22 Technical Charrette Decision Making 5 Roadway Alternatives 7 Interchange Alternatives Agencies & Stakeholders Discussion Review Input 1 Roadway Alternative 2 Interchange Alternatives for Further Analysis Elevated No-Build

23 System Comparison Gratigny Expressway Express Lanes I 95 NW 119 th St 32 Ave 27 Ave 22 Ave 17 Ave 12 Ave 7 Ave Local Lanes

24 Street Level Enhancements

25 Street Level Enhancements - Existing

26 Street Level Enhancements - Potential

27 Street Level Enhancements - Potential

28 Visualization of Structure

29 Streetscape Enhancements

30 Night Lighting Opportunities

31 Side Street View

32 Project Benefits Responds to transportation demands from regional growth Improves Interstate access for better movement of goods and services Separates through traffic from local traffic Separates truck traffic from local traffic Supports regional express and enhances local bus service Promotes inter neighborhood connectivity by retaining cross streets

33 Project Benefits Provides a more walkable roadway by improving local business accessibility from adjacent neighborhoods Provides on street parking Offers opportunities for street level enhancements Wider sidewalks Pedestrian lighting Landscaping and aesthetic applications Street furniture Upgraded bus shelters

34 Project Benefits Supports North Miami CRA Participate in regional transportation initiatives that optimize North Miami s opportunity for multi modal services within the CRA Provide for safe, effective, and efficient transportation systems that improve mobility in the CRA area Provide priority for pedestrian in the area Provide for public parking areas that support local businesses and mixed use activities Complies with 4 lane NW 119 th Street vision

35 Project Benefits Supports North Miami CRA

36 Project Benefits Supports 7 th Avenue Corridor CRA Increase ad valorem value of non residential property Provide opportunity for purchase/redevelopment of underperforming properties Improve the quality of life for all citizens and businesses Facilitate an integrated system of pedestrian circulation, landscaping and streetscape improvements Opportunity to provide more efficient parking

37 Project Benefits Supports North Central Charrette proposals Promote infill development that is compact, diverse, and walkable Improve the interconnectivity of streets Improve street furniture and landscaping Improve infrastructure streets, sidewalks, pedestrian environment Improve vehicular circulation to support a pedestrian environment Attract businesses that will provide jobs to local residents

38 Schedule and Next Steps Activities Date Public/Agency Kick-Off Meetings September 2010 Technical Charrette December 2010 Alternatives Public Meeting April 2011 Draft Environmental and Engineering Documents August 2011 Public Hearing November 2011 Final Environmental and Engineering Documents April 2012 Location and Design Concept Acceptance July 2012

39 Ways to Stay Involved Public meetings Alternatives Meeting Public Hearing Agency and elected official meetings Small group meetings Project newsletters and website

40 More Information Contact: Ms. Tere Garcia Public Information Officer Phone: (786)

41 Thank you for attending