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Executive Summary
The Titusville to Edgewater (T2E) Trail Project Development and Environmental study was initiated to find
a connection between the ends of the East Central Regional Rail Trail in Volusia and Brevard Counties.
This Preliminary Engineering Report examined the existing conditions, design criteria, alternative
alignments, and recommends a preferred alternative for the Volusia County portion of the T2E Trail.
The 12.75 mile long study corridor utilized existing right-of-way to make the resulting trail project more
cost feasible. The roadways included in the analysis were SR 5 (commonly known as US 1), Park Avenue,
Roberts Road, Hibiscus Drive, 16th Street, and Mango Tree Drive. The alternatives studied included onroad and off-road concepts over two diverging alignments. Four options of different alternative
concepts/alignments were compared in their ability to meet project goals while limiting social,
environmental, and financial impacts. Input was included from the City of Oak Hill, City of Edgewater,
Volusia County, Florida Department of Transportation, River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization,
and the public via public meetings and the project website.
The recommended option was the only one to propose an off-road trail (shared-use path) for the entire
study length. On-road alternatives were not preferred because they would limit the potential recreational
uses of the trail (e.g. roller blading, jogging, biking with young children). The recommended alignment was
along US 1 right-of-way from Kennedy Parkway to Roberts Road, then along the local streets of Roberts
Road, Hibiscus Drive, 16th Street, Mango Tree Drive, and Park Avenue. A potential trailhead site was
evaluated just north of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge entrance at US 1 and Kennedy Parkway.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Summary of Project ..............................................................................................................................................1
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.2
2.3
2.4
Roadway Classification............................................................................................................ 15
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Lighting .................................................................................................................................... 16
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
2.18
Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 20
2.19
2.20
3.2
Project Alternatives................................................................................................................. 23
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5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Appendices
Appendix A Typical Section Package ............................................................................................................. A
Appendix B Detailed Cost Estimates ............................................................................................................. B
Appendix C Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................................................... C
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List of Pictures
Picture 1: US 1 Looking north from Halifax Avenue ..................................................................................... 6
Picture 2: US 1 Looking north to HH Burch Road .......................................................................................... 7
Picture 3: US 1 Looking south, north of Oak Hill ........................................................................................... 7
Picture 4: US 1 Looking north, north of Orange Avenue .............................................................................. 8
Picture 5: Park Ave looking west from US 1.................................................................................................. 9
Picture 6: Park Avenue looking west from FEC RR tracks ............................................................................. 9
Picture 7: Roberts Road .............................................................................................................................. 11
Picture 8: Hibiscus Drive from 30th Street at Roberts Road to 16th Street ............................................... 12
Picture 9: 16th Street from Hibiscus Dive to Mango Tree Drive................................................................. 13
Picture 10: Mango Tree Drive from 16th Street to Park Avenue................................................................ 14
List of Tables
Table 1: Right-Of-Way Widths for Roads along Trail Route ........................................................................ 15
Table 2: Roadway Functional Classification ................................................................................................ 15
Table 3: Posted Speeds for Roadways along Trail ...................................................................................... 17
Table 4: Railroad Intersections with Proposed Trail ................................................................................... 17
Table 5: Pavement Conditions .................................................................................................................... 17
Table 6: Traffic Volumes ............................................................................................................................. 18
Table 7: Utilities Listed on Sunshine One Call Design Ticket ...................................................................... 20
Table 8: Soil Types within Project Limits ..................................................................................................... 21
Table 9: Design Criteria for Two-way Shared-use Path .............................................................................. 25
Table 10: Miscellaneous Engineering Considerations for Oak Hill Segment .............................................. 30
Table 11: Miscellaneous Engineering Considerations for Edgewater Segment ......................................... 33
Table 12: Miscellaneous Engineering Considerations for Edgewater Segment ......................................... 35
Table 13: Description of Options A through D ............................................................................................ 36
Table 14: Comparison Matrix...................................................................................................................... 36
Table 15: Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities for Different Options Compared ............................................. 38
Table 16: Sites with High or Medium risk rating for potential soil contamination..................................... 39
Table 17: Wetland & Surface Water Impacts ............................................................................................. 41
Table 18: Other Engineering Information ................................................................................................... 50
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Project location .............................................................................................................................. 1
Figure 2: Project map .................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3: Edgewater alternative route off US 1 .......................................................................................... 10
Figure 4: Pedestrian/bike crashes ............................................................................................................... 18
Figure 5: Pedestrian fatalities ..................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 6: Pedestrian and bike crashes for the Edgewater alignment ......................................................... 19
Figure 7: Study segments ............................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 8: VOTRAN Route 41 map ................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 9: VOTRAN South East Volusia route map ....................................................................................... 28
Figure 10: US 1 on-road typical section ...................................................................................................... 29
Figure 11: US 1 off-road typical section ...................................................................................................... 29
Figure 12: Typical section US 1: SR 442 to Park Avenue ............................................................................. 31
Figure 13: Typical section Park Avenue: US 1 to FEC RR tracks .................................................................. 31
Figure 14: Typical section Park Avenue: FEC RR tracks to Dale Street ....................................................... 32
Figure 15: Typical section Park Avenue: off-road trail from Mango Tree Drive to Dale Street .................. 32
Figure 16: Typical section Roberts Road: US 1 to Hibiscus Drive ................................................................ 34
Figure 17: Typical section Hibiscus Drive: Roberts Road / 30th Street to 16th Street ............................... 34
Figure 18: Typical section Mango Tree Drive: 16th Street to Park Avenue ................................................ 35
Figure 19: FDOTs US Bike Route Policy ...................................................................................................... 37
Figure 20: R2CTPO US 1 Corridor Improvement Program .......................................................................... 38
Figure 21: Typical section for US 1 from Kennedy Parkway to Roberts Road ............................................ 42
Figure 22: Apparent ROW on east side of US 1 at Halifax Avenue ............................................................. 42
Figure 23: Lateral ditches on US 1, north of Oak Hill .................................................................................. 43
Figure 24: Concept for US 1 from Kennedy Parkway to Roberts Road ....................................................... 43
Figure 25: Locally preferred alternative off US 1 ........................................................................................ 44
Figure 26: Trail typical section on Roberts Road ........................................................................................ 45
Figure 27: Trail typical section on Hibiscus Drive ....................................................................................... 45
Figure 28: Trail typical section on 16th Street and on Mango Tree Drive .................................................. 46
Figure 29: Trail typical section on Mango Tree Drive ................................................................................. 46
Figure 30: Typical trail section on Park Avenue to Dale Street ................................................................... 47
Figure 31: Potential trailhead sites on US 1 ................................................................................................ 48
Figure 32: Optional trail X-ing warning sign (2009 MUTCD) ....................................................................... 49
Figure 33: Conceptual trailhead layout....................................................................................................... 50
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1 Summary of Project
This preliminary engineering report
contains
detailed
engineering
information that explains the
purpose and need for the Titusville
to Edgewater Trail located on the
east coast of Florida as shown in
Figure 1. The proposed trail study
analyzed a combination of on-road
and off-road trail segments. The onroad segments proposed adding, or
widening paved shoulders, while the
off road segments proposed the
construction of a new shared-use
path.
After a general overview of the
entire project, the discussion in this
report focused on the Volusia
County segment of the trail,
including
the
Edgewater
alternatives.
Purpose
When completed, the East Central
Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT) will have
ends in Titusville and Edgewater.
The intent of this study is to develop
and evaluate potential preliminary
design alternatives that would
connect the ends and provide users
a scenic opportunity through existing
natural areas such as the Canaveral
National Seashore and the Mosquito
Lagoon, among others.
Need
To provide a bike route for casual, recreational and experienced bicyclists which would create a loop
connecting the ends of the ECRRT.
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Practicable measures to avoid or minimize wetland impacts will be addressed during final
design for the project.
Best Management Practices will be incorporated during construction to minimize wetland
impacts.
Unavoidable wetland impacts will be mitigated pursuant to S. 373.4137F.S. to satisfy all
mitigation requirements of Part IV, Chapter 373,F.S. and 33 U.S.C.s 1344 or by purchase of
mitigation bank credits.
To assure the protection of the Eastern indigo snake during construction, the FDOT will
incorporate the most current USFWS guideline Standard Protection Measures for the Eastern
Indigo Snake if it is determined that the projects construction limits would involve habitat
for this species. Appendix B provides an example of the currently approved construction
guidelines.
Surveys for potentially affected gopher tortoise burrows will be conducted prior to
construction, and permits to relocate tortoises and commensals as appropriate will be
obtained from the FWC.
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Sites located within the existing ROW with no utility relocation: No further action is
recommended as significant subsurface excavation or dewatering is not expected to be
conducted adjacent to these sites during the construction of the proposed trail.
Sites located within the existing ROW with utility relocation: Soil and/or groundwater
sampling and testing is recommended within the rights-of-way adjacent to these sites prior
to the construction process. Test parameters should correspond to the type(s) of substances
reported to be used at the site (i.e., petroleum products next to sites of former gas stations).
Should environmental contamination be detected, appropriate soil excavation and/or
dewatering practices should be designed and implemented to reduce the potential impacts.
Sites located outside the existing ROW: Soil and/or groundwater sampling and testing is
recommended both within existing and future rights-of-way of these sites prior to property
acquisition and the construction process. Test parameters should correspond to the type(s)
of substances reported to be used at the site (i.e., petroleum products next to sites of former
gas stations). Should environmental contamination be detected, appropriate soil excavation
and/or dewatering practices should be designed and implemented to reduce the potential
impacts.
For sites receiving the High risk rating, the District should conduct further assessments (i.e., soil and/or
groundwater sampling and testing) to help determine the actual presence and/or absence of
environmental of contamination on and adjacent to these sites. Again, the same guidance presented
above for Medium sites relative to utility relocation and property acquisition, as well as the need for
remediation, should be also be applied during the design and/or construction of the proposed trail. Should
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additional soil/groundwater testing of Medium- and High-rated sites reveal types and levels of
contaminates that constitute potentially significant risks to the public, construction workers or the
environment, the District may wish to consider avoiding these sites.
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2 Existing Conditions
This section describes the various
existing conditions encountered
along the potential Titusville to
Edgewater Trail routes in Volusia
County.
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US 1 from SR 442 to Orange Avenue is a four-lane divided rural roadway with paved shoulders that vary
from three to five feet in width, and a median that varies from 40 to 22 feet. Roadside swales are located
intermittently along both sides of the roadway. There are no pedestrian facilities, and the posted speed
limit is 45 MPH.
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Park Avenue from US 1 to the railroad crossing is a three-lane urban roadway with sidewalks on both
sides of the back of curb (Picture 5). The posted speed limit on this section is 30 MPH.
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Park Avenue from the railroad crossing to Dale Street is a three-lane rural roadway with no curb and
sidewalks at the edge of the right-of-way (ROW) (Picture 6). The posted speed limit varies from 30 to 35
MPH.
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1.5 miles
North of SR442
To Park Ave
16th Street
2.4 miles
South of SR442
To US 1
Roberts Road
Figure 3: Edgewater alternative route off US 1
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Roberts Road from US 1 to Hibiscus Drive is a two-lane rural roadway with unpaved shoulders with a
posted speed of 30 MPH. There is a six-foot wide sidewalk on the north side from US 1 to just east of
Whistle Stop Park, where there is a crosswalk. The sidewalk continues west on the south side from the
crosswalk across the frontage of Indian River Elementary School. The ROW from US 1 to the western edge
of the Edgewater Commons shopping plaza is 75 feet wide; the width narrows to 70 feet west of that
point. Roberts Road is shown in Picture 7.
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Hibiscus Drive is a two-lane rural roadway with unpaved shoulders with a posted speed of 30 MPH. There
are no sidewalks on either side of the road. The ROW is approximately 66 feet wide and adjacent to the
100-foot ROW of the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad. Hibiscus Drive is shown in Picture 8.
Picture 8: Hibiscus Drive from 30th Street at Roberts Road to 16th Street
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16th Street is a two-lane rural roadway with unpaved shoulders with a posted speed of 30 MPH. There
are no sidewalks on either side of the road. The ROW is approximately 60 feet wide. 16th Street is shown
in Picture 9.
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Mango Tree Drive is a two-lane rural roadway with unpaved shoulders with a posted speed of 30 MPH.
There are no sidewalks on either side of the road. The ROW between 16th Street and 18th Street is
approximately 60 feet wide. North of 18th Street the ROW is approximately 75 feet wide. Mango Tree
Drive is shown in Picture 10.
Picture 10: Mango Tree Drive from 16th Street to Park Avenue
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Road
US 1
Park Avenue
Roberts Road
Hibiscus Drive
16th Street
Mango Tree Drive
ROW width
130-ft typ. (108-ft min.)
53-ft to 100-ft
70-ft to 75-ft
66-ft
60-ft
60-ft to 75-ft
Source
FDOT ROW maps
Volusia Property Appraiser
Volusia Property Appraiser
Volusia Property Appraiser
Volusia Property Appraiser
Volusia Property Appraiser
Road
US 1
Park Avenue
Roberts Road
Hibiscus Drive
16th Street
Mango Tree Drive
Functional Class
Principal Arterial-Other
Rural/Urban
Major Collector - Urban
Minor Collector - Urban
Local
Local
Local
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2.9 Lighting
The Oak Hill segment of US 1 has intermittent standard street lights near intersections.
The Edgewater segment of US 1 has standard street lighting. Park Avenue, however, had only intermittent
street lighting near intersections.
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Road
US 1
Park Avenue
Roberts Road
Hibiscus Drive
16th Street
Mango Tree Drive
Posted Speed
45/55 MPH
30/35 MPH
30 MPH
30 MPH
25 MPH
30 MPH
Road
Railroad No. of Tracks Warning Device
Park Avenue
FEC
1
Active
Roberts Road
FEC
1
Active
Road
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US 1 in Oak Hill has low observed volumes that increase in the northward direction. US 1
between SR 442 and Park Avenue has a high observed volume.
Park Avenue in Edgewater has a moderate observed volume and, due to the industrial
properties along the corridor, a high number of heavy trucks were observed.
Road
US 1
Park Avenue
Old Mission Road
Indian River Boulevard
Roberts Road
Near
Godfrey Road
Dale Street
Indian River Boulevard
SR 442
Silver Palm Drive
Site #
AADT K
D
T
79-9929 11,109 9.0 52.3 4.2
79-8105 3,700 9.0 61.0 5.3
79-8012 4,000 9.5 61.0 8.8
79-0505 12,400 9.0 61.0 5.7
79-7042 6,600 9.0 61.0 2.3
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The two pedestrian fatalities that occurred during the analysis period are shown in Figure 5. The collisions
occurred when vehicles hit pedestrians in the roadway near the intersection of US 1 and Pelican Drive.
This part of US 1 had no sidewalks or lighting at the time of the incidents and both occurred at night. The
northern fatality was January 15, 2013, and the southern fatality was May 14, 2013.
Figure 6 shows the crash history for the period 2009 through 2013 for the Edgewater Alternative
Alignment. There was one pedestrian crash in the roadway, at the intersection of Hibiscus Drive and 26th
Street, that resulted in one injury. Hibiscus road has a two-way stop at this location while 26th street is
uncontrolled.
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Analysis of the bicycle or pedestrian crash reports obtained from US 1 in Volusia County revealed that a
majority of incidents resulted from bikes traveling on the wrong shoulder or pedestrians crossing at
midblock without a crosswalk. Also of note was that, although the property damage values from bike and
pedestrian crashes were not significant, over 70% resulted in injury or fatality. Improvements to
pedestrian and bicycle facilities would provide safer opportunities for people walking and cycling.
2.18 Utilities
The Oak Hill segment of US 1 has overhead power transmission lines along the east side of the ROW, and
overhead power distribution lines intermittently along both sides of the ROW. Some fire hydrants along
the ROW indicate the presence of a water main.
The Edgewater segment of US 1 has overhead power transmission, power distribution, and
communications along both sides of the ROW. Fire hydrants along the east side of the ROW indicate the
presence of an underground water main. Park Avenue has overhead power transmission, power
distribution, and communication lines. Buried cable markers, and fire hydrants also indicate the presence
of buried communication, and a water line within the Park Avenue ROW.
A Sunshine One Call was submitted for Park Avenue from US 1 to Dale Street because this project was
unusually long and Park Avenue had the most utilities representative of the rest of the corridor. The
responding utility agencies/owners are listed in Table 7.
Table 7: Utilities Listed on Sunshine One Call Design Ticket
Service Name
Contact
Phone
Numbers
Utility Type
RANDY WALTER
ELECTRIC
WAYNE NICHOLS
TRACY STERN
JUDY HENRY
ANYONE
INVESTIGATIONS
GEORGE MCELVAIN
USIC INC
DAN SCRIBBEN
LARRY HENDERSON
JIM SOWERS
MARK CALDWELL
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ELECTRIC
FIBER OPTIC
COMMUNICATIONS/
FIBER OPTIC
FIBER OPTIC
TELEPHONE
GAS
CATV
FIBER
FIBER OPTIC
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Road
Soils
Source
US 1
Daytona-Sand, Immokalee-Sand
Park Avenue
Myakka-Sand, Daytona-Sand
Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Official Soil
Series Descriptions. Available online at http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/osd/index.html.
Accessed 1/11/2013.
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January 7, 2013 METRO Consulting and FDOT personnel from District 5 discussed the safety concerns
of the current trail concepts and alignments, and the possibility of the trail becoming an enhancement
project. The widening of US 1 for bike lanes was discussed as well, but favor was shown for a variation
for the existing 4 shoulder.
February 19, 2013 R2CTPO Citizens Advisory and Technical Coordinating Committees This meeting
was a presentation of the Titusville to Edgewater Trail and answered questions about the project
limits and the presence of signals at typical section transitions.
March 5, 2013 Alternatives Discussion The identification of potential trail users for each of the five
sections of the trail was discussed, and an agreement to present three alternatives, from minimal to
maximum cost/impact was made.
March 8, 2013 METRO Consulting met with the cities of Edgewater and Oak Hill, the Volusia TPO,
and FDOT to discuss the progress of the Titusville to Edgewater Trail. After a brief presentation of the
scope and a review of the trails goals, several tasks were reviewed. The first of these, the Corridor
Analysis, explains the rationale for determining the reasonableness of the corridor, and the inability
of use for any unused corridor. Part of the rationale must include the communitys desires with
respect to aesthetics, and show the use of existing ROW. A Typical Section Analysis must be provided
to show the dimensions and limits of the proposed trail. Up to five viable alternatives must be
presented in order to determine the best alignment scenario. Alternative alignments would be
developed for the connections to the ECRRT in both Edgewater and Titusville, the corridor between
Oak Hill and Edgewater, and within the MINWR. Lastly, ROW cost estimates, and a review of the
impacts to wetlands and wildlife should be provided. Other possible trail alignments were also
discussed at this meeting.
March 28, 2013 Titusville to Edgewater Trail Meeting Various topics were covered in regards to
the Titusville to Edgewater Trail such as traffic congestion and safety, signal changes, signage for
designating the trail as a scenic route, and local promotion of the concept at the Oak Hill Riverfest.
Stormwater treatment was also brought up, but it was noted that the SJRWMD typically exempts trails
from requiring stormwater treatment.
May 1, 2013 METRO Consulting met with FDOT District 5 personnel to discuss the Titusville to
Edgewater Trail. It was stated that the trails sections should be consistent and follow design criteria
for PPM Chapters 2, 8, & 25, and the Greenbook. Sharp turns and street crossings at locations other
than current intersections should be avoided. Also, more discussion occurred in regards to the trails
alignment and possible alternatives.
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May 15, 2013 US 1 from Volco Road to 10th Street Progress Meeting METRO Consulting attended
this meeting to give an update on the Titusville to Edgewater Trail. Concern was expressed over the
use of roadway shoulders for bike lanes, but additional funding would be needed for widening the
current sidewalk.
November 19 & 21, 2013 This Alternatives Public Workshop conducted by METRO Consulting and
its Sub-consultants presented the trail concepts to the communities of Titusville and Edgewater, and
their public officials. The prevailing response from the attendees was a preference for an off-road
trail, and not a bike lane on a roadway shoulder. All seemed to favor the construction of the trail, but
there was a high concern for safety should the trail run along the roadway shoulders.
June 11, 2014 This conference call between METRO Consulting and FDOT District 5 personnel
favored the use of roadway shoulders and bike lanes on US 1.
June 11, 2014 A field review was conducted by METRO Consulting, its Sub-consultants, and FDOT at
various places along the Trails alignment. Construction and adjacent projects were noted, as well as
optional alignments for the trail, and the possibility of an 8 sidewalk.
June 24, 2014 A stakeholder meeting was conducted by METRO Consulting at this date. Fabrication
options for the pedestrian bridges were discussed, and a preference for widening the roadway over
the canals was noted. The issue of maintenance responsibility was brought up again.August 13, 2014
R2C TPO Committee Meeting for Titusville to Edgewater Trail Presentations Three main issues
were brought up in this meeting: The gap in Oak Hill, The Shiloh Launch Site, and funding for the trail.
The gap in the construction of the trail in Oak Hill is due to constrained ROW along US 1. Earlier, it had
been agreed that the route would be signed until it connected to the other part of the trail. The Shiloh
launch site has yet to be approved, therefore, the concept for the Titusville to Edgewater Trail will not
be concerned with it. Lastly, funding for the Volusia portion was agreed to be prioritized by the TPO.
August 19, 2014 R2C TTC Meeting In this meeting, maintenance issues, transit access, vehicle
speed, and the possibility of a jug-handle routes were discussed. In regards to maintenance issues,
the FDOT will negotiate an agreement for a local agency to maintain the trail. Vehicle speeds are not
to change. The bike trail will be adjusted in accordance with the posted vehicle speed. Jug handle
routes should be submitted by Oak Hill and Edgewater to the R2CTPO for funding.
August 27, 2014 R2C Board Meeting - This meeting mainly addressed the use of the trail and its
previously noted ROW issues. If the trail is to be constructed instead of signed in the section of Oak
Hill that currently has constrained ROW, additional ROW must be acquired.
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provide the necessary width to allow for cycling activities. This alternative had the least amount of
potential impacts and was also the least costly of the build alternatives.
3.2.2 Build Alternative: Combination of paved shoulders/bike lanes, and off-road trail
This alternative proposed a combination of paved shoulders/bike lanes, and off-road trail facilities. This
alternative allowed for a more diverse user base at a moderate cost.
3.2.3 No-Build Alternative
The No-Build Alternative proposed no additional cycling, and/or recreational facilities along the corridor
other than those that already exist. The cost for this alternative was those costs associated with the
crashes identified in previous sections. It was anticipated that without improvement, the existing pattern
of bike/pedestrian crashes would continue.
3.2.4 Build Alternative: Entirely of off-road trail facilities
This alternative proposed entirely off-road trail facilities. While this alternative had the potential to have
the highest impact in cost to the surrounding area, it provided a facility that encouraged the most diverse
user base among the three build alternatives considered.
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Element
Width
Horizontal
Clearance
Design Speed
Horizontal
Alignment
Separation
from
Roadway
Criteria
Source PPM
Section 8.6.2
Section 8.6.5
18 MPH
Section 8.6.7
Section 8.6.8
5 feet on roadways with flush shoulders, measured from the outside Section 8.6.10
edge of shoulder to the inside edge of the path;
4 feet on roadways with curbs, measured from the back of curb to
the inside edge of the path with consideration of other roadside
obstructions (signs, light poles, etc.)
Edge Drop-off Case 1: a drop-off greater than 10 inches that is closer than 2 feet Section 8.8
from the pedestrians or bicyclists pathway, or edge of sidewalk,
requiring
use Index 870 or 880;
shielding
Case 2: a slope steeper than 1:2 that begins closer than 2 feet from
the pathway with a total drop-off greater than 60 inches, use index
850 or 860
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Figure 9 shows existing VOTRAN bus service routes for the study corridor. The current service extent is
from Oak Hill north to SR 44. The service does not extend to the beginning of the project at US 1/Kennedy
Parkway Intersection nor along Park Avenue to the end of the project at Dale Street. A bus alternative
would not fulfill the purpose of this project; however, buses are fitted with bike racks for transit users. No
recommendations were made concerning bus interchange because necessary infrastructure was already
in place.
No requests from local agencies have been made concerning allowing electric bicycles, golf carts, or other
Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) on the trail. Thus, the planning has been limited to the standard, non-motorized
uses.
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US 1 On-road
NA
US 1 Off-road
To follow ROW and existing grade
Shown
No impact
$1,397,731
No impact
Shown
No impact
$6,569,679
Minimal impact due to increased
impervious and decreased storage
Potential relocations
No crossings
Index 612
Shared improvements with
enhanced road crossings
ADA access to bus stops
NA
No significant impacts
No impact
No crossings
Index 613
No pedestrian
improvements
NA
NA
NA
NA
Optional for 4 substandard paved shoulder
Safety Analysis
Other Details
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Figure 14: Typical section Park Avenue: FEC RR tracks to Dale Street
The off-road trail typical section would replace the five-foot sidewalk on the south side of the road with a
ten-foot shared-use path from Mango Tree Drive to Dale Street (Figure 15).
Figure 15: Typical section Park Avenue: off-road trail from Mango Tree Drive to Dale Street
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US 1 Bike Lanes
NA
Shown
No impact
$0
No impact
No impact
NA
NA
No pedestrian
improvements
NA
Shown
No impact
$126,129
No impact
No impact
No impact
Index 603
No pedestrian
improvements
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Shown
No impact
$263,930
Re-grading
Potential relocation
Reconstruct crossing
Index 621
No pedestrian
improvements
ADA access to bus
stops
NA
NA
NA
None
NA
None
NA
None
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Figure 17: Typical section Hibiscus Drive: Roberts Road / 30th Street to 16th Street
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Figure 18: Typical section Mango Tree Drive: 16th Street to Park Avenue
Roberts Road
To follow ROW and
existing grade
Shown
No impact
$252,933
Re-grading
Potential relocations
FEC RR
Index 602
Trail replaces
sidewalk
NA
NA
No significant
impacts
NA
Design Exceptions/Variations
NA
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Hibiscus Drive
Mango Tree Drive
To follow ROW and
To follow ROW and
existing grade
existing grade
Shown
Shown
Share FEC
4 clearance
$729,292
$796,741
Re-grading
Re-grading
Potential relocations Potential relocations
FEC RR
NA
Index 602
Index 602
Trail provides only
Trail provides only
pedestrian facility
pedestrian facility
NA
NA
NA
NA
No significant
Minimal Impact
impacts
Lateral ditch
NA
crossings
NA
Horizontal clearance
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Option
Edgewater typical
Edgewater Alternative
A
B
On-road shoulders
Off-road (keep existing
sidewalks)
Off-road (reconstruct)
Off-road (reconstruct)
NA
NA
NA
Off-road
C
D
The trail options have similarities for a part of their respective lengths. Therefore, the critical area to
evaluate is between the intersections of US 1 at Roberts Road and Park Avenue at Mango Tree Drive
because that length contained the most significant variation. Table 14 shows the comparison of several
measures of effectiveness for the trail options over the critical length.
Table 14: Comparison Matrix
Only from the Intersection of US 1 at Roberts Road to Park Avenue at Mango Tree Drive
Measure of Effectiveness
A
B
C
D
Length
3.9 miles
3.9 miles
3.9 miles
4.0 miles
1. Connectivity St. Johns RiverNo (not a
Yes
Yes
Yes
to-Sea Loop
Trail)
2. Supports US Bike Route Policy
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
3. Encourages diverse users
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
4. Trail/Side street crossings
0
9
9
10
5. Driveway crossings
0
16
16
34
6. Safety, security on off-road
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
trail
7. Wetland encroachment
No
No
No
No
8. Scrub Jay habitat
No
No
No
Minimal
encroachment
9. Consistent with local plans
No
Yes
Yes
Partially
10. Need for easements
No
No
Temporary
Permanent
11. ROW impacts
None
none
none
45 parcels
12. Construction cost
$558,000
$334,000
$1,482,000
$2,560,000
5.7.1 Construction Costs
Option B had the lowest construction cost estimate over the critical length ($334,000) due to the minimal
impacts of this route and the utilization of previously built facilities. Option A had the second lowest
construction cost estimate ($558,000) due to utilization of on-street facilities, some of which would
require minimal improvement. Option C had the second highest construction cost estimate ($1,482,000)
because of the length of off-road trail proposed. Option D had the highest construction cost estimate
($2,560,000) because it included the most new construction of the off-road trail.
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Options B, C, and D provided connectivity to the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop Trail. Option A did not as this
option was not a trail.
Options B, C, and D encouraged diverse users with different physical abilities due to the off-road facility.
Option A however, did not encourage diverse users due to its proximity to vehicular traffic on US 1.
The River to Sea Transportation Planning Organizations (R2CTPO) existing Bicycling Route Map (East, July
24, 2014) showed on-road and off-road bike routes near the study area. Hibiscus Drive was designated a
bicycling route by the R2CTPOs Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee from Roberts Road to SR 442
(Indian River Boulevard).
The River of Lakes Heritage Corridor is signed along Halifax Avenue, crossing US 1 in Oak Hill.
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The conformance of the trail options to the various plans and policies is summarized in Table 15.
Table 15: Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities for Different Options Compared
Option
A
Yes
B
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
C
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
D
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Location
Site name
Site ID Rating
Mango Tree Dr, south of Park Ave Tri County Hard Chrome
E48
High
West side of US 1at at Center St. Oak Hill Sunoco; Grocery Box#7; Sunrise O11
High
Food Mart #110; Handy Way #1777
East side of US 1, north of Halifax Kellys Bait & Stuff, Inc.; Shell First Coast O13
High
Ave.
Energy
Edgewater Commons, US 1 & Castle Cleaners
E18
Medium
Roberts Road
Mango Tree Dr, south of Park Ave City of Edgewater
E23
Medium
US 1 & Williams St
Majik Mart Inc.; Majik Market; Super E36
Medium
Store #804
SR 442 & Hibiscus Dr
The Pantry #6504 (now Kangaroo E9
Medium
Express/ Valero)
West side of US 1, south of Voshell Property
O19
Medium
Halifax Ave
East side of US 1, south of Halifax Auto Doctor (former Texaco Station)
O6
Medium
Ave.
Source: Contamination Screening Evaluation Technical Memorandum, FEB 2015, KB Environmental
Sciences, Inc.
For those sites receiving the Medium risk rating, it is recommended that the District consider the
following actions, depending on the disposition and use of the identified site:
Sites located within the existing ROW with no utility relocation: No further action is recommended
as significant subsurface excavation or dewatering is not expected to be conducted adjacent to these
sites during the construction of the proposed trail.
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Sites located within the existing ROW with utility relocation: Soil and/or groundwater sampling and
testing is recommended within the rights-of-way adjacent to these sites prior to the construction
process. Test parameters should correspond to the type(s) of substances reported to be used at the
site (i.e., petroleum products next to sites of former gas stations). Should environmental
contamination be detected, appropriate soil excavation and/or dewatering practices should be
designed and implemented to reduce the potential impacts.
Sites located outside the existing ROW: Soil and/or groundwater sampling and testing is
recommended both within existing and future rights-of-way of these sites prior to property
acquisition and the construction process. Test parameters should correspond to the type(s) of
substances reported to be used at the site (i.e., petroleum products next to sites of former gas
stations). Should environmental contamination be detected, appropriate soil excavation and/or
dewatering practices should be designed and implemented to reduce the potential impacts.
For sites receiving the High risk rating, it is recommended that the District conduct further assessments
(i.e., soil and/or groundwater sampling and testing) to help determine the actual presence and/or absence
of environmental contamination on and adjacent to these sites. Again, the same guidance presented
above for Medium sites relative to utility relocation and property acquisition, as well as the need for
remediation, should be also be applied during the design and/or construction of the proposed trail. Should
additional soil/groundwater testing of Medium- and High-rated sites reveal types and levels of
contaminates that constitute potentially significant risks to the public, construction workers or the
environment, the District may wish to consider the avoidance of these sites.
5.7.9.2 Cultural Resources
The cultural resources desktop analysis performed by Janus Research, Inc. (JRI) did not identify any
archaeological sites within the Oak Hill Alignment Area of Potential Effect (APE). Four previously-recorded,
historic linear resources were identified within the Oak Hill Alignment APE that have not been evaluated
by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). A portion of US 1, within the Oak Hill Alignment APE, was
evaluated by the SHPO in 2013 and found as ineligible for listing on the National Register. The remainder
of this resource within the Oak Hill Alignment APE has not been evaluated by the SHPO.
The cultural resources desktop analysis did not identify any previously recorded archaeological sites, but
did identify two previously-recorded, historic linear resources within the Edgewater Alternative APE. The
portion of the FEC Railroad within the APEs has not been evaluated by the SHPO; however, this resource
is generally considered eligible for inclusion in the National Register in areas where the railroad tracks are
extant, as in the APEs. Two segments of US 1 within the APEs were evaluated by the SHPO and found as
ineligible for listing on the National Register in 2013. The eligibility of the remainder of US 1 within the
Edgewater Alignment APE has not been evaluated by the SHPO.
JRI concluded that none of the alignments or alternatives are likely to impact any previously-recorded
archaeological sites that are listed on, or eligible for listing, on the National Register.
Additional investigations may be needed to determine whether an unrecorded archaeological site within
the area of moderate probability of the Edgewater Alternative is present. If a site is identified,
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coordination will also be needed with the SHPO and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to
determine its National Register eligibility and any potential effects.
5.7.9.3 Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat
The Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat Technical Memorandum (WWH Tech Memo), prepared by Quest
Ecology, Inc. concluded that although unavoidable wetland and surface water impacts may occur as a
result of the proposed build alternatives, these wetlands are located adjacent to, and/or within, the
existing roadway and were previously disturbed by roadway construction, maintenance activities, and by
the invasion of nuisance and exotic species. Potential impacts were identified for the project alternatives
and summarized in Table 17.
Table 17: Wetland & Surface Water Impacts
Wetland (acres)
Surface waters (acres)
US 1 Alignment
0.25
0.23
Edgewater Alternative
0.21
0.10
Total
0.46
0.33
The surface waters impacted by the proposed trail consist primarily of ditches that are located within or
immediately adjacent to the existing ROW. Wetlands impacted by proposed improvements consist of the
outer edges of existing forested and herbaceous systems that have been disturbed through previous
roadway construction, utilities and ROW maintenance activities. Final determination of jurisdictional
boundaries, in addition to mitigation requirements, will be coordinated between the FDOT and permitting
agencies during the final design stage of the project.
The project corridor was also assessed for the presence of suitable habitat for federal- and/or state-listed
protected species. Database searches for protected species documentation were conducted, followed by
field reviews performed in December and September 2012, November 2013, and January 2015.
Two federally-protected species and seven state-protected species were determined to be present or to
have a high likelihood of being found along the project corridor. One protected, non-listed species also
occurs nearby. No federally or state-listed plant species were observed or documented in the project
area.
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Figure 21: Typical section for US 1 from Kennedy Parkway to Roberts Road
A brief exception would occur when the trail would connect to the existing pavement, 200 feet south of
Halifax Avenue, until it could begin again, 660 feet north of Halifax Avenue. The existing pavement and
apparent ROW are shown in Figure 22. The trail designer will need to identify existing right-of-way,
encroachments, and appropriate improvements for the routing of bikes and pedestrians in this area.
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The path would replace the existing five-foot wide concrete sidewalk in Oak Hill, cross two lateral ditches
on new structure, resurface the existing pavement utilized for the trail, and potentially acquire ROW to
achieve a greater trail separation in Oak Hill. The lateral ditches are shown in Figure 23 and a proposed
trail visualization is shown in Figure 24.
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Figure 28: Trail typical section on 16th Street and on Mango Tree Drive
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Two Potential
Locations
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*A fluorescent yellow-green background color may be used for this sign or plaque.
Intersection treatments for the trail that encourage proper use include signage, bollards, or splitter
islands.
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A major trailhead could be developed as a showcase facility for serving visitors from around the state.
In addition to the amenities of the minor trailhead, the major could include a playground, a shelter,
concessions, and bike rentals. This trailhead could serve as both a launching point for a trail excursion and
as recreation and education destinations during a long trail ride. Opportunities for educational
enhancements, such as bicycle safety, environmental stewardship, or historical interpretation and might
also promote the County trail network.
Category
Design Traffic Volume
ROW Needs
Cost Estimate
Schedule
Utility Impacts
Temporary Traffic
Control Plan
Drainage
Bridge Analysis
Access Management
Remarks
Average trail traffic volume was not expected to be high because the
population density along most of the trail is very low.
No ROW needed for trail, only trailhead.
$ 1,700,000 (Design), $6,400,000 (Construction)
Not scheduled for design or construction
Potential relocations
Standard Index 600 series would be adequate
Re-grading swales required
Lateral ditches on US 1 would need to be bridged or existing culverts
extended to accommodate the trail.
No changes to access were proposed as part of this project
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APPENDICES
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
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FINANCIAL PROJECT ID
VOLUSIA (70-010-000)
COUNTY (SECTION)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT LOCATION
CHIPLEY
10
95
75
TALLAHASSEE
JACKSONVILLE
10
FORT WALTON
BEACH
PENSACOLA
295
LAKE
PANAMA
CITY
CITY
ST AUGUSTINE
GAINESVILLE
OCALA
PROJECT LOCATION
DAYTONA BEACH
DELAND
ORLANDO
NEW PORT RICHEY
4
MELBOURNE COCOA
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LAKELAND T ID
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BARTOW
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P
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TAMPA
ST PETERSBURG
275
SARASOTA -
BEE LINE
EXPRESSWAY
F
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O
75
FT PIERCE
75
BRADENTON
95
30
53
Browns
Bay
WEST PALM
BEACH
FT MYERS
75
NAPLES
75
FT LAUDERDALE
46
B
31
MIAMI
4136
4137
S
FS
MASSEY
RANCH
AIRPARK
KEY WEST
ALDEN 2
38
END PROJECT
EDGEWATER
442
Pop. 18,668
39
11
Turner
Flats
4147
Turtle
Mound
17
16
40
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ISLAND
24
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49
17
CEDAR
ISLAND
7
Eldora
Ariel
25
44
Bissitle
Bay
Miles
36
32
31
45
Creighton
P
47
46
BLUE RIDGE
FLIGHTPARK
(PVT)
GAINES
ISLAND
4147
HIGHLANDER
AIRPORT
(PVT)
Gaines
Slough
38
PLANTATION
ISLAND
11
OAK HILL
4164
Pop. 1,378
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12
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20
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SPACE
40
CENTER
TO TITUSVILLE
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FINANCIAL PROJECT ID
70-010-000
SECTION NO.
7777-187A
SR 5 (US-1)
ROAD DESIGNATION
VOLUSIA
COUNTY NAME
LIMITS/MILEPOST
MP 3.979 TO MP 12.300
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
FROM KENNEDY PARKWAY TO ROBERTS ROAD, EXCEPT FOR EXISTING PAVED SURFACE NEAR HALIFAX AVE. INTERSECTION (STA. 2201+20 TO STA. 2209+20)
SR 5 (US-1)
Exist. Roadway
10'
10' SHARED-USE
Exist. Shldr.
SOD
PATH
4'
SOD
2'
2'
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Date
FHWA Transportation Engineer
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
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FINANCIAL PROJECT ID
70-010-000
SECTION NO.
7777-187A
ROBERTS ROAD
ROAD DESIGNATION
VOLUSIA
COUNTY NAME
LIMITS/MILEPOST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ROBERTS ROAD
Existing Roadway
Existing Roadway
14'
4'
2'
SOD
SOD
14'
12'
2'
SHARED
USE PATH*
SOD
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1:6 MAX.
TYPICAL SECTION
ROBERTS ROAD
STA. 6000+00.00 TO STA. 6030+00.00
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Date
FHWA Transportation Engineer
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
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FINANCIAL PROJECT ID
70-010-000
SECTION NO.
7777-187A
ROAD DESIGNATION
VOLUSIA
COUNTY NAME
LIMITS/MILEPOST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
16TH STREET AND MANGO TREE DRIVE FROM HIBISCUS DRIVE TO PARK AVENUE
16TH STREET OR
MANGO TREE DRIVE
4'
SOD
Exist. Roadway
VARIES (9' MIN.)
Exist. Roadway
4'
2'
SOD
SOD
12'
SHARED
USE PATH
2'
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1:4 MAX.
1:6 MAX.
TYPICAL SECTION
16TH STREET AND MANGO TREE DRIVE
STA. 6128+50.00 TO STA. 6167+50.00
AND STA. 6203+00.00 TO STA. 6211+00.00
POSTED SPEED = 25 MPH/30 MPH
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Date
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
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FINANCIAL PROJECT ID
70-010-000
SECTION NO.
7777-187A
HIBISCUS DRIVE
ROAD DESIGNATION
VOLUSIA
COUNTY NAME
LIMITS/MILEPOST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HIBISCUS
DRIVE
Exist.
Utility
Pole
6'
Exist.
R/W Line
PROPOSED EASEMENT
AND LIMIT OF CONST.
FEC ROW
Existing Roadway
12'
Existing Roadway
6'
4'
SOD
SOD
12'
12'
2'
SOD
SHARED
USE PATH
2'
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Ground
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1:6 MAX.
1:4 MAX.
1:6 MAX.
TYPICAL SECTION
HIBISCUS DRIVE
STA. 6030+00.00 TO STA. 6128+50.00
POSTED SPEED = 30 MPH
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Date
Date
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
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FINANCIAL PROJECT ID
70-010-000
SECTION NO.
7777-187A
ROAD DESIGNATION
VOLUSIA
COUNTY NAME
LIMITS/MILEPOST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
12TH STREET AND MANGO TREE DRIVE TO ~800' SOUTH OF PARK AVENUE ON MANGO TREE DRIVE
Exist. Roadway
9'
Exist. Roadway
4'
2'
SOD
SOD
12'
9'
SHARED
USE PATH
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1:4 MAX.
1:6 MAX.
1:6 MAX.
A
X
.
TYPICAL SECTION
MANGO TREE DRIVE
STA. 6167+50.00 TO STA. 6203+00.00
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12:52:34 PM
FHWA CONCURRENCE
Date
Date
FHWA Transportation Engineer
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
424040-3-22-01
FINANCIAL PROJECT ID
70-010-000
SECTION NO.
7777-187A
ROAD DESIGNATION
VOLUSIA
COUNTY NAME
LIMITS/MILEPOST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
WEST PARK AVENUE / TITUSVILLE TO EDGEWATER TRAIL FROM FEC RAILROAD TRACKS TO DALE STREET
W. PARK AVE.
2'
SOD
10'
SHARED
2'
4'
SOD
SOD
Existing
Roadway
Existing
Roadway
USE PATH
12'
12'
12'
5'
Exist.
S/W
Natural
Ground
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1:6 MAX.
1:6 MAX.
1:4 MAX.
Existing Roadway Pavement
TYPICAL SECTION
W. PARK AVE.
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Estimate for Build Option A (resurfacing shoulder on US-1; restriping & adding shoulder on Park Ave.)
Segment
Road
Existing Section
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Edgewater US-1
3-lane urban
3-lane rural
3-lane rural
Begin
End
Length
Station
Station (miles)
Improvement
Cost/mile Segment Cost
Resurface shoulders from
Kennedy Pkwy to Roberts Rd
2088
2527
8.3
$128,796
$1,072,082
Resurface shoulders from
Roberts Rd to SR 442
2527
2627
1.9
$128,796
$242,712
Resurface shoulders from SR
442 to Orange Ave
2627
2661
0.6
$128,796
$82,937
Signage to existing bike lanes
from Orange Ave to Park Ave
2661
2706
0.9
$10,000
$8,523
Resurface and restripe from US1 to FEC RR
2706
2719
0.2
$512,279
$126,129
Add shoulders from FEC RR to
Mango Tree Dr
2719
2734
0.3
$344,086
$97,752
Add shoulders from Mango
Tree Dr to Dale St
2734
2759
0.5
$344,086
$166,178
TOTAL=
4.4 TOTAL=
$1,796,312
$1,800,000
Segment
Subtotal
$1,072,082
$558,053
$166,178
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Estimate for Build Option B (shared use path/sidewalks on US-1; restriping & adding shoulders to Park Avenue)
Segment
Road
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Edgewater US-1
Edgewater Park Ave
Edgewater Park Ave
Edgewater Park Ave
Existing Section
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder,
right
Existing 5' sidewalk on east
side
4-lane rural w/5' sidewalk,
right
Existing 5' sidewalk on east
side
4-lane rural w/5' sidewalk,
right
two lateral ditches
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder & 8'
Sidewalk, right
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder & 8'
Sidewalk, right
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder & 5'
Sidewalk, both sides
4-lane urban w/4' bike lane &
5' sidewalk, both sides
3-lane urban w/ 6' sidewalks,
both sides
3-lane rural w/ 5' sidewalks,
both sides
3-lane rural w/ 5' sidewalks,
both sides
Improvement
Separate 12' Trail from
Kennedy Pkwy to Bill's Hill Rd
Begin
Station
End
Station
Length
(miles)
Cost/mile
Segment Cost
Segment
Subtotal
2087
2134
0.9
$619,340
$551,306
No improvement
2134
2201
1.3
$10,000
$12,689
No improvement
2201
2210
0.2
$10,000
$1,705
No improvement
2210
2247
0.7
$10,000
$7,008
No improvement
12' wide x 50' long bridges
2247
2507
4.9
$10,000
$100,000 ea
$49,242
$200,000
No improvement
2507
2527
0.4
$10,000
$3,788
No improvement
Resurface shoulders from
SR442 to Orange Ave
Signage to existing bike lanes
from Orange Ave to Park Ave
Resurface and restripe from US1 to FEC RR
Add shoulders from FEC RR to
Mango Tree Dr
Add shoulders from Mango
Tree Dr to Dale St
2527
2627
1.9
$10,000
$18,845
2627
2661
0.6
$128,796
$82,937
2661
2706
0.9
$10,000
$8,523
2706
2719
0.2
$512,279
$126,129
2719
2734
0.3
$344,086
$97,752
$334,185
2734
2759
TOTAL=
0.5
$344,086
12.7 TOTAL=
$166,178
$1,326,101
$1,300,000
$166,178
$825,738
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Estimate for Build Option C (shared use path on US-1; restriping & adding shoulders to Park Avenue)
Segment
Road
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Edgewater US-1
Edgewater Park Ave
Edgewater Park Ave
Edgewater Park Ave
Existing Section
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder,
right
Existing 5' sidewalk on east
side
4-lane rural w/5' sidewalk,
right
Existing 5' sidewalk on east
side
4-lane rural w/5' sidewalk,
right
two lateral ditches
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder & 8'
Sidewalk, right
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder & 8'
Sidewalk, right
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder & 5'
Sidewalk, both sides
4-lane urban w/4' bike lane &
5' sidewalk, both sides
3-lane urban w/ 6' sidewalks,
both sides
3-lane rural w/ 5' sidewalks,
both sides
3-lane rural w/ 5' sidewalks,
both sides
Begin
End
Length
Improvement
Station
Station (miles)
Cost/mile Segment Cost
Separate 12' Trail from
Kennedy Pkwy to Bill's Hill Rd
2087
2134
0.9
$619,340
$551,306
Replace with 10' shared-use
path, reconstruct side ditch
2134
2201
1.3
$640,696
$813,005
Trail exception area. Improve
Halifax crossing.
2201
2210
0.2
$128,796
$21,954
Replace with 10' shared-use
path, reconstruct side ditch
2210
2247
0.7
$640,696
$448,973
Separate 12' Trail from Canal
Ave to Cory Dr
2247
2507
4.9
$619,340
$3,049,779
12' wide x 50' long bridges
$100,000 ea
$200,000
Separate 12' Trail from Cory Dr
to Roberts Rd
2507
2527
0.4
$619,340
$234,598
Separate 12' Trail from Roberts
Rd to SR442
2527
2627
1.9
$619,340
$1,167,127
Resurface shoulders from
SR442 to Orange Ave
2627
2661
0.6
$128,796
$82,937
Signage to existing bike lanes
from Orange Ave to Park Ave
2661
2706
0.9
$10,000
$8,523
Resurface and restripe from US1 to FEC RR
2706
2719
0.2
$512,279
$126,129
Add shoulders from FEC RR to
Mango Tree Dr
2719
2734
0.3
$344,086
$97,752
Add shoulders from Mango
Tree Dr to Dale St
2734
2759
0.5
$344,086
$166,178
TOTAL=
12.7 TOTAL=
$6,968,260
$7,000,000
Segment
Subtotal
$5,319,615
$1,482,467
$166,178
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Estimate for Build Option D (shared use path on US-1, Roberts Rd, Hibiscus Dr, 16th St, & Mango Tree Dr)
Segment
Road
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Oak Hill
US-1
Edgewater
Alternative Roberts Rd
Edgewater
Alternative Hibiscus Dr
Hibiscus Dr,
Edgewater 16th St, &
Alternative Mango Tree Dr
Edgewater Park Ave
Existing Section
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder,
right
Existing 5' sidewalk on east
side
4-lane rural w/5' sidewalk,
right
Existing 5' sidewalk on east
side
4-lane rural w/5' sidewalk,
right
two lateral ditches
4-lane rural w/5' shoulder & 8'
Sidewalk, right
2-lane rural w/6-ft sidewalk,
one side
2-lane rural w/o sidewalks
Improvement
Separate 12' Trail from
Kennedy Pkwy to Bill's Hill Rd
Replace with 10' shared-use
path, reconstruct side ditch
Trail exception area. Improve
Halifax crossing.
Replace with 10' shared-use
path, reconstruct side ditch
Separate 12' Trail from Canal
Ave to Cory Dr
12' wide x 50' long bridges
Separate 12' Trail from Cory Dr
to Roberts Rd
Separate 12' Trail from US-1 to
FEC RR
Separate 12' Trail from Roberts
Rd to SR 442
Begin
Station
End
Station
Length
(miles)
Cost/mile
Segment Cost
Segment
Subtotal
2087
2134
0.9
$619,340
$551,306
2134
2201
1.3
$640,696
$813,005
2201
2210
0.2
$128,796
$21,954
2210
2247
0.7
$640,696
$448,973
2247
2507
4.9
$619,340
$100,000 ea
$3,049,779
$200,000
2507
2527
0.4
$619,340
$234,598
6000
6030
0.6
$445,163
$252,933
6030
6117
1.6
$922,251
$1,510,884
6117
6211
1.8
$445,163
$796,741
$2,560,558
2734
2759
TOTAL=
0.5
$445,163
12.3 TOTAL=
$210,778
$8,090,951
$8,100,000
$210,778
$5,319,615
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Description
MOBILIZATION
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
MILLING EXIST ASPH PAVT, 2 1/2" AVG DEPTH
SUPERPAVE ASPH CONC, TRAFFIC C
ASPHALT CONCRETE FRICTION COURSE, TRAFFIC C, FC0337 7 43 12.5, RUBBER
0700 20 11 SINGLE POST SIGN, F&I, <12-SF
0711 15111 THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 6-IN
PROJECT UNKNOWNS
ENGINEERING (SURVEY, DESIGN, CEI)
NOTES:
Quantity
1
1
18,773
1,033
1,502
24
2
25
25
Unit
LS
LS
SY
TN
TN
EA
NM
%
%
$95.20
$269.98
$4,468.02
TOTAL=
This is a cost per mile for basic resurfacing of a 2 lane Urban roadway w/bike lanes
Some items and quantities are from the LRE Cost Per Mile Model RSU2LN-U-12-BB:
(Mill & Resurface 2 Lane Urban Road with 4' Bike Lanes)
http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/SpecificationsEstimates/costpermile.aspx
Unit costs revised to Area 6 (dated 7/29/2014) (Volusia County)
2014 Statewide Average (dated 6/30/2014) used if no Area 6 unit cost
Item Cost
$20,000.00
$10,000.00
$50,687.99
$88,776.93
$142,978.02
$6,479.52
$8,936.04
$81,964.63
$102,455.78
$512,278.91
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Description
MOBILIZATION
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
MILLING EXIST ASPH PAVT, 3/4" AVG DEPTH
SUPERPAVE ASPH CONC, TRAFFIC C
ASPHALT CONCRETE FRICTION COURSE- INC
0337 7 22 BIT/RUBBER, FC-5
0700 20 11 SINGLE POST SIGN, F&I, <12-SF
0711 15111 THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 6-IN
PROJECT UNKNOWNS
ENGINEERING (SURVEY, DESIGN, CEI)
NOTES:
Quantity
1
1
5,867
0
235
24
2
25
25
Unit
LS
LS
SY
TN
TN
EA
NM
%
%
Item Cost
$20,000.00
$10,000.00
$9,621.33
$0.00
$116.73
$269.98
$4,468.02
TOTAL=
$27,392.64
$6,479.52
$8,936.04
$20,607.38
$25,759.23
$128,796.15
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Description
MOBILIZATION
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
EMBANKMENT
TYPE B STABILIZATION
OPTIONAL BASE, BASE GROUP 09
ASPHALT CONCRETE FRICTION COURSE, TRAFFIC C, FC0337 7 43 12.5, RUBBER
PREFORMANCE TURF, SOD
0570 1 2
0700 20 11 SINGLE POST SIGN, F&I, <12-SF
0711 15111 THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 6-IN
PROJECT UNKNOWNS
ENGINEERING (SURVEY, DESIGN, CEI)
NOTES:
Quantity
1
1
978
9,387
6,254
484
7,040
2
2
25
25
Unit
LS
LS
CY
SY
SY
TN
SY
EA
NM
%
%
Item Cost
$20,000.00
$10,000.00
$1,564.44
$26,282.67
$96,184.47
$95.20
$46,076.80
$1.51
$10,630.40
$269.98
$539.96
$4,468.02
$8,936.04
- $55,053.70
- $68,817.12
TOTAL=
$344,085.59
Page 7 of 11
NOTES:
Description
MOBILIZATION
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
CLEARING & GRUBBING
TYPE B STABILIZATION
OPTIONAL BASE, BASE GROUP 01
SUPERPAVE ASPHALTIC CONC, TRAFFIC A
PERFORMANCE TURF, SOD
PROJECT UNKNOWNS
ENGINEERING (SURVEY, DESIGN, CEI)
Quantity
1
1
9
17,617.42
12,583.87
528
37,678.00
25
25
Unit
LS
LS
AC
SY
SY
TN
SY
%
%
Unit Cost
$191.16
$2,457.09
$2.80
$5.80
$101.48
$1.51
TOTAL=
Page 8 of 11
NOTES:
Description
MOBILIZATION
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
CLEARING & GRUBBING
TYPE B STABILIZATION
OPTIONAL BASE, BASE GROUP 01
SUPERPAVE ASPHALTIC CONC, TRAFFIC A
CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAYS, 6"
PERFORMANCE TURF, SOD
PROJECT UNKNOWNS
ENGINEERING (SURVEY, DESIGN, CEI)
Quantity
1
1
9
17,617.42
0.00
0
7040
37,678.00
25
25
Unit
LS
LS
AC
SY
SY
TN
SY
SY
%
%
Unit Cost
$191.16
$2,457.09
$2.80
$5.80
$101.48
$61.35
$1.51
TOTAL=
This is a cost per mile for a 12-ft Shared Use Path with
Items and quantities are from the LRE Cost Per Mile Model SHRUSE-O-01-BB:
(Two Directional, 12' Shared Use Path)
http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/SpecificationsEstimates/costpermile.aspx
Unit costs revised to Area 6 (dated 7/29/2014) (Volusia County)
2012 Statewide Average (dated 1/12-12/12) used if no Area 8 unit cost
Page 9 of 11
Page 10 of 11
Project Length:
QUANTITY
1
1
2,925
1,425
30
1,050
238
2,740
31.2
31.2
9
4
1,748
1,813
1
6
258
736
8
1
2
4
411
12,584
37,678
3
3
1
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424040-3-22-01
424040-3-22-01
Several meetings were held with local officials and FDOT personnel during the project to gather
information and to aid the success of the trails conceptual design. Notes from those meetings are
presented below; followed by Meeting Minutes and Records.
1 Meeting Notes
1.1 3AUG2012 Meeting with Kevin Cook, Titusville DPW
Fraser Howe & Greg Kern met with Kevin Cook at Public Works, 445 S. Washington Ave.
Fraser gave a brief introduction of METRO Consulting Group as prime consultant on the Titusville to
Edgewater Trail PD&E Study.
Greg briefed Kevin on the conclusion of the East Central Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT) Study, including
the alternatives they studied for connections to Brevard County's Chain of Lakes (COL) Park, via
Truman Scarborough Way. Kevin noted that the road is under construction and the signal has been
installed on US 1. He advised that the concept plans for a pedestrian bridge over the RR tracks at
Buffalo Road are not going forward. FEC did not endorse the proposed overpass. He said they may be
more amenable to restoring the grade crossing there. He noted that the Parks & Rec. Dept. purchased
the property between the crossing and COL Park. The Vector Works plant closes the gate on Marina
Drive when they close for the day. Kevin noted that the City proposed the same pedestrian bridge over
US 1 at Sand Point Office Park to connect the City-owned parking lot on the west side of US 1 with the
Titusville Marina, but FDOT did not approve it. Greg noted that D5 Traffic Operations did not approve
an at-grade crossing of SR 406 (Garden St) during the ECRRT study; which is why they suggested a
pedestrian bridge there. Kevin noted that the resurfacing of US 1 narrowed the bike lanes over the
bridge over FEC and placed signs for "Bikes Share the Road". (After the meeting we walked the
overpass and took pictures.) He suggested we approach FEC to allow a trail to cross under the bridge
within their ROW.
Kevin advised that the City is going ahead with a design-build contract to construct Phase 1 of the
ECRRT, from Draa Park to Kingman, including a trailhead within the improvements at Draa Park. He
also advised us that the Complete Streets study of Garden Street was moved back to FY 2013.
He mentioned that the CRA has plans to improve Main St, from the RR tracks to Indian River Ave,
including bike lanes; the US 1 improvements only included bike on Washington Ave & Hopkins Ave
north of Main St.
He too had talked with Leigh Holt, Space Coast TPO, about the need to study a connection from the
trails to the Titusville Station at Julia St & Wilson Ave. This week she advised him that the TPO wanted
to use $100,000 of their SU to fund the study and have the City advertise it within 60 days. He noted
that they had just received updated LAP training and adopted the FDOT's procedures. He said that
they could not meet the 60-day schedule but suggested that the money could be used to supplement
our contract for the TELT PD&E Study. This would be more efficient than having two consultants doing
much the same study - finding routes to connect the ECRRT with the Max Brewer Bridge. It would
expand the scope slightly to include a multi-modal connection to the train station. Kevin will call Leigh
to discuss the feasibility of this action.
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Attendees
David J. Cooke, FDOT PM
Subject:
TPO Conference Call
Fraser,
The TPO staff were in favor of the possibility of expanding the scope of your FDOT contract to add the
Titusville options. They will be setting up a conference call to discuss further. Thanks.
Kevin Cook, PE
321-383-5797
424040-3-22-01
Date and
Location
Attendees
FDOT District 5
David Cooke, david.cooke@dot.state.fl.us
Joan Carter, joan.carter@dot.state.fl.us
METRO Consulting Group team
Fraser Howe, fraser.howe@metrocgllc.com
Cris Schooley, cris.schooley@metrocgllc.com
Jim Patterson, james.patterson@metrocgllc.com
Greg Kern, gregory.kern@stveinc.com
Vivienne Handy, Vivienne@questecology.com
Myra Monreal, mam@myraplanning.com
Volusia TPO
Stephan Harris, sharris@volusiatpo.org
Space Coast TPO
Leigh Holt, Leigh.Holt@brevardcounty.us
Volusia County
Scott Martin, smartin@volusia.org
Amanda Vandermaelen, avandermaelen@volusia.org
Ken Hooper, khooper@peconline.com
Tim Baylie ,tbaylie@volusia.org
City of Edgewater
Darren Lear, dlear@cityofedgewater.org
Tracy Barlow, ttbarlow@cityofedgewater.org
Jack Corder, jcorder@cityofedgewater.org
NASA, Kennedy Space Center
Gisele Altman, gisele.altman-1@nasa.gov
Town of Oak Hill
Kohn Evans evansk@oakhillfl.com
Message
Itinerary
Review Concept Plans & Typical Sections at City Hall
Review alternatives on Park Ave & US 1, north of MINWR (Kennedy
Parkway).
David Cooke & Joan Carter will drive FDOT van holds 12 max.
Lunch at Goodrichs (Oak Hill)
Review alternatives in MINAR & Titusville.
Attachments
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Notes
Topic
Highlights
Other project
mentioned
East Coast Greenway Trail, from Maine to Key West, FL. GIS shapefile
should be available.
Titusville to Edgewater
Trail PD&E discussion
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Date and Location Monday, January 07, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, D5-DO, Magnolia
Attendees
Notes
1. George asked that the proposed typical sections show the width of the existing pavement.
2. George advised that the shoulder-widening concepts should follow the FDOT's Enhancement
policy; and that he would favor a variation to allow the existing 4' shoulder, rather than
widening 1'.
3. Joan suggested that the trail be considered an enhancement within 1 mile of the urbanized
area boundary; and that it should close the gaps between those boundaries.
4. Joan recommended with support the trail as an enhancement to mitigate known issues of
safety.
5. Chris favors route signing rather than Bikes Share the Road (where there is no constraint).
6. Chris noted that Derek Dixon is managing a safety project on US 1 that includes intersection
improvements.
7. David pointed-out the safety concerns of pedestrians & cyclists crossing US 1 at un-signalized
locations (especially at SR 3/Kennedy Parkway); and crossing the roads in MINWR.
George was referring EMOs Transportation Enhancement Program and, specifically, to developing
alternatives that could be designed and constructed as Enhancement Projects. These must meet
one of the twelve categories below.
Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles
The provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrian and bicyclists
Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites
Scenic or historic highway programs, (including the provision of tourist and welcome
center facilities)
Landscaping and other scenic beautification
Historic preservation
Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic
railroad facilities and canals)
Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for
pedestrian or bicycle trails)
Control and removal of outdoor advertising
Archaeological planning and research
Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce
vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity
Establishment of transportation museums
Joan was saying that the enhancement projects are generally in urban or urbanizing areas and
that, outside of MINWR, the T2E trail along US 1 and Park Ave would be within one mile of the
urbanized boundary.
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Date and
Location
Attendees
Fraser Howe
1.6 AGENDA
A. PRESENTATION ON THE TITUSVILLE TO EDGEWATER LOOP TRAIL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY
Questions
CAC
Will there be signals at transition locations between shoulders and separate trail? We will first locate
those crossings at traffic signals; will consider a warning signal at crossing in between traffic signals.
TCC
Will this trail extend further north? The St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop Trail continues north from
Edgewater.
424040-3-22-01
Date and Location Tuesday, March 05, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, D5-DO, Magnolia
Attendees
Amy Sirmans
Richard Fowler
Libertad Acosta-Anderson
Chris Rizzolo
Bill Walsh
Fraser Howe, METRO Consulting Group
Notes
Libertad advised that her understanding from the 26FEB2013 VTPO Board Meeting is they are
concerned about:
We discussed the need to identify the potential users (recreational/dedicated cyclist) for the various
segments of the 33-mile route:
1. Titusville (Sand Point Park to MINWR)
2. MINWR Primary Public Use Zone
3. MINWR Secondary Public Use Zone (Kennedy Pkwy north of Haulover Canal Bridge to US 1)
4. Oak Hill (along US 1 from MINWR to Edgewater)
5. Edgewater (along US 1 and along Park Ave to Dale St)
After much discussion Libertad and Bill Walsh recommend that we present three alternatives, ranging
from minimal to maximum cost/impact:
Libertad will check with Larry Stone on any programmed resurfacing on US 1 within the study limits.
Fraser will add Posted Speed to the Concept Plans. All future submittals will include 1 printed copy of
the PDF or native document file e-mailed for review in ERC.
424040-3-22-01
Date and
Location
Friday, March 08, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Volusia TPO Office
Invited
Attendees
Name
Association
E-Mail Address
Gene Emter
City of Edgewater
Councilman
district4@cityofedgewater.org
Darren Lear
City of Edgewater
dlear@cityofedgewater.org
Tracey
Barlow
ttbarlow@CITYOFEDGEWATER.ORG
gibsond@oakhillfl.com
Kohn Evans
evansk@oakhillfl.com
Pat Northey
pnorthey@volusia.org
Louis
Bollenback
Volusia TPO
LBollenback@volusiatpo.org
Stephan
Harris
Volusia TPO
SHarris@volusiatpo.org
Fraser Howe
Metro Consulting
fraser.howe@metrocgllc.com
Gregory.Kern@stvinc.com
FDOT
Amy Sirmans
Amy.Sirmans@dot.state.fl.us
FDOT
Jim Brown
James.Brown@dot.state.fl.us
FDOT
Richard Fowler
Richard.Fowler@dot.state.fl.us
FDOT
Libertad Acosta-Anderson
Libertad.AcostaAnderson@dot.state.fl.us
424040-3-22-01
Agenda
Introductions
Brief presentation of scope
Trail Goals:
Provide a trail loop connection between the existing and proposed trailheads associated with
the East Central Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT) in Titusville and Edgewater.
Provide alternative routes for trail users.
Provide a scenic trail experience.
Provide a tourism destination for experienced and recreational trail users.
Negotiated Scope
Task 2.16 Corridor Analysis
This task includes the identification and evaluation of study corridors for the project as described in
Part 1 Chapter 4 of the PD&E manual.
The corridor evaluations need to be available as part of the supporting documentation of a PD&E study.
This summary should describe the rationale for determining the reasonableness of the corridor or
corridors and should include an explanation of why an eliminated corridor would not meet the purpose
and need or was otherwise unreasonable. For alternatives that are determined to be unreasonable,
provide adequate documentation to substantiate this decision and discuss any coordination that
assisted in making the determination.
The development of the design alternatives shall consider the desires of the community with respect
to landscaping, aesthetics, or other special features in order to satisfy the requirements of the
Departments policy on Transportation Design for Livable Communities. Viable alternatives, within
existing right-of-way, shall be developed in each corridor.
Task 2.18 Typical Section Analysis
1. Widen or add existing shoulders to 8' US 1; 6' low-volume roads
2. Separate shared-use path (12' paved + 4' clearzone, both sides) adjacent to road
3. Separate shared-use path (12' paved + 4' clearzone, both sides) not along road
Task 2.19 Roadway Design Alternatives
The CONSULTANT shall develop up to five (5) viable alternatives to determine the best trail alignment
scenario based upon Section 2.18. Alternative alignments shall be developed for:
Connection to the ECRRT in Edgewater.
the corridor between Oak Hill and Edgewater
Within the MINWR (both Primary Public Use Zone and Secondary Public Use Zone, as defined
in the MINWR Visitor Services Plan)
Connection to the East Central Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT) in Titusville to the Merritt Island
National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR)
Task 2.36 Right of Way Cost Estimates
The Department's ROW staff and CONSULTANT will conduct an interactive field trip to review conditions
in the corridor as they pertain to actual conditions that might impact the cost of right-of-way acquisition
for the project. However, a primary objective is to develop alternatives within existing right of way.
Assumes any alternative that requires additional right of way will be eliminated.
Task 3.9 wetlands and Wildlife Habitat
Assume any alternatives with wetland or EFH impacts will be eliminated.
Scoped Trail Study Segments
Edgewater
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Date and Location Thursday, March 28, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
234 US Highway 1, Oak Hill, FL 32759
Attendees
Notes
We discussed a route leading from US 1 to River Drive and to Gaines St.
Mayor Gibson noted that traffic on the local streets in Oak Hill is generally light, increasing
when "snow birds" are in town.
He also noted that the City has requested a full traffic signal at US 1 & Halifax Ave (an upgrade
from the current yellow flasher for the school crossing), but it has not been warranted.
Montye Beamer asked about the Department's position on deviations from standards and was
concerned about liability when bikes mix with vehicular traffic. Libertad advised that, as
vehicles, bicycles are permitted on all roads.
She was also concerned about the need for stormwater treatment before discharge to Class 2
Waters of the State. Fraser noted that the SJRWMD typically exempts trails from that
requirement.
Kohn Evans discussed signing these as
"scenic routes". Libertad will consult with
D5 Traffic Operations about the types of
signs the Department would recommend.
She advised that the Burns Science and
Technology Charter School, 160 Ridge
Rd., has talked about holding an Oak Hill
Riverfest at Mary Dewees Park on Gaines
St. We could attend to promote awareness
of the T2E Loop study.
After discussing various alternatives, the
City representatives agreed that they
would look for route signage, rather than
a separate shared-use path or adding
shoulders to the designated roads.
Libertad will coordinate with the Districts
liaison to obtain a request from the
Volusia TPO to add routes to the scope of
this study.
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Steve asked if the Department could grant a variance to allow the median of US 1 to be
narrowed, allowing the northbound lanes to be shifted to construct a 10' shared use path
along the east side. David Cooke said they could make the request but he doubted the
District Design Engineer would find justification on this major highway.
David advised that the Volusia TPO must request the additional funding needed to widen
the sidewalk FPN 430183-1.
Leigh Holt advised that she sent materials promoting "rails with trails" to Trey Carlson, KSC
Chief Planner. Installations elsewhere in the US typically have a fence between the tracks
and designated "safe crossings" (to address the liability concerns of the railroads). She
also noted that FEC is holding hearings about their planned double- and triple-tracking.
This would be the opportune time to request that they include provisions for a trail
paralleling the tracks. She noted that the Florida DEP, Office of Greenways & Trails maps
indicate such a trail
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Fraser Howe
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We talked about concrete structures & precast panels, etc. for the ped bridges, but the County's
preference is to widen the roadway & have the trail adjacent to the shoulder, separate by a concrete
barrier. FDOT does not perform bridge inspections for pedestrian bridges and the County does not
have the personnel to perform them.
I also have a few questions:
1. What are the limits & length of project in Volusia County?
3.8 miles on Kennedy Parkway south of US 1 (in MINWR) covered under Feasibility Report for
future PD&E Study.
11.66 miles on US 1, from Kennedy Pkwy to Park Ave; and 1.0 miles on Park Ave from US 1 to
Dale St.
2. How many bridges? Locations (& are they in Edgewater, Oak Hill, or unincorporated County)?
Lengths? What are they crossing (river, ditch, etc)?
2 locations crossing lateral ditches on the east side of US 1 - one 6'x8' CBC 500' north of
Golden Bay Rd and one 4'x10' CBC just south of Indian Creek Dr.
On the Edgewater alternative - 1 location on the east side of Hibiscus Dr, crossing canal 2 x 6'
diameter RCP under CSX RR (would also cross canal if the route went west to Juniper Drive)
~3250' between city limits (Oak Hill at Ariel Rd, Edgewater at William St)
5. Would Edgewater maintain trail in city limits? Ped bridges in city limits?
6. Would Oak Hill maintain trail in city limits? Ped bridges in city limits?
(If either is no - what is additional length of trail County would be asked to maintain?)
Thanks. I'm trying to find out what the County would be asked to maintain.
Jim White, P.E. Senior Project Manager
Volusia County Engineering & Construction
386-736-5967 ext 12511
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Notes
Most frequently heard comment, from both workshops:
Users want to ride on a separate trail/path, not on shoulders along high-speed roads like US
1 and Kennedy Parkway.
Users do not want Sharrows on Park Avenue - there are a lot of trucks going to/from the
industrial areas near the RR tracks and on Air Park Road
What effect will removing the TWLT (to stripe bike lanes) on Park Avenue have on safety?
Will the cost for adding/widening/rehabbing shoulders really be the same as constructing a
new shared-use path along US 1?
One asked how close the trail along US 1 would come to a house or business
Talked with long-time resident, David McCallister, who favors the trail
I talked with a couple of individuals and what I got was lots of support because they were avid
bike rider that use the area regularly. I also received the question of costs for a new trail being
too expensive and how can we justify that vs. going with the shoulder options.
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He recalled conversations during the ECRRT study with Brevard County Commissioner Robin
Fisher and Volusia County Commissioner Pat Northey, who both wanted the Titusville to
Edgewater Bike Loop to be on a separate trail (not routed on the roadway shoulders)
In Edgewater he talked with City staff who would ultimately like to see funding designated to
acquire from FEC the remaining ROW west of the active rail line; and ROW along the north side
of Park Avenue (between the RR tracks and US 1) to extend the separate path from Dale Street
to US 1. This would have to go through the VTPO.
At Edgewater: Three citizens I spoke to all were very concerned about just having paved
shoulders on US 1. They all indicated it would be unsafe and would likely not be used by
anyone except those riders who currently ride on US 1. They were all in favor of the trail
project, and were hopeful that a separated trail could be constructed.
I requested them all to fill out the comment cards or provide comments online at the website.
At Titusville: A few residents noted their concern over having just a paved shoulder as a
trail. Many were interested in the status of the ECRRT construction.
At Edgewater, talked with Cathy Owen, District 5 EMO. She thought it would be a good idea to
coordinate with the 4(f) lead in Tallahassee to be sure.
The concept plans that are posted to the website should clearly indicate that the Bike Lanes
and Separate Path are separate alternatives, i.e. we are not evaluating constructing both.
At Edgewater I spoke with Jack Corder, Tracy Barlow and Darren Lear about the alternative
route they suggested along Hibiscus Ave/16th St/Mango Tree Ave. I noted that I the
Department had decided that the route did not meet the project objectives and was not
considered feasible for the primary route. However, it could be a local alternative ("jug-handle"
as Joan Carter calls it) that the City could consider designating.
At Titusville, Mayor Jim Tulley was very supportive and looks forward to completing a cycling
loop through MINWR.
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Presentations
13AUG 2014 BPAC
Steve Harris questioned the gap in Oak Hill and asked if we had looked at alternative routes around
the constrained ROW.
Fraser showed the map of the routes suggested by the Town of Oak Hill. He advised that he &
Libertad Acosta-Anderson (D5 PM at the time) met with Mayor Doug Gibson, Kohn Evans &
Montye Beamer on 28MAR2013 and agreed that they would look to sign the route, rather than
a separate shared-use path or adding shoulders to the designated roads.
There was a question about how the Shiloh Launch site could affect the bike loop.
Fraser replied that the MINWR staff will not revise their plans until the EIS, currently in process,
is approved (they doubt it will be). The future PD&E study for the Bike Loop in MINWR/CANA
will address what has been approved at that time.
There was also a question about funding all or parts of the trail in Volusia County.
Fraser replied, and Deborah Tyrone concurred, that those projects should be prioritized by the
TPO through their ongoing process.
19AUG 2014 CAC
Did not record any comments
19AUG 2014 TTC
FEC to Dale Street
Who will maintain this section?
The recommended alternative is to add paved shoulders to Park Avenue from the active FEC
RR tracks to Dale Street, where the ECRRT ends. Shoulders will be maintained by the same
agency that maintains the roadway pavement.
General
1. How will access to existing transit stops be accommodated?
ADA access to VOTRAN stops will be part of the design of the shared-use path.
2. Oak Hill US 1 route vs. jug handle, do connectivity issues outweigh the use of the jug handle?
Within the PD&E study limits, i.e. south of Park Avenue, US 1 will be designated as a US
Numbered Bike Route, a route for long-distance cyclists along the east coast. Oak Hill and
Edgewater should submit their jug handle routes to be prioritized for funding through the
R2CTPO.
3. Should vehicle speeds be modified in bike activity areas?
Vehicle speeds are set by law/ordinance or by speed studies. Posted speed is a factor in
determining the appropriate type of bicycle facility.
4. Who will maintain the shared-use path, and bridges over the two canals, on US 1 (Jon Cheney,
Volusia County)?
The Department will negotiate an agreement with the City & County for a local agency to
maintain the trail.
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1. Will this study be used in the TPOs Trail coordination study?
Once accepted, the recommendations from this PD&E Study will be the Department's input
into the TPO Trail program.
2. Is this recommendation really a trail or just a bikeway?
The recommended alternative in the Preliminary Engineering Report from the Titusville to
Edgewater Bike Loop is for a route for pedestrians and cyclists to use between the intersection
of US 1 & Kennedy Parkway and the intersection of Park Avenue and Dale Street, connecting
to the ECRRT.
3. Oak Hill loop presents tough ROW issues.
That is why the 5' wide sidewalk, completed in November 2013, was not able to be constructed
from 200' south to 700' north of Halifax Avenue. Additional ROW must be acquired, from about
150' north of Church Street to Lagoon Avenue (2400'), to construct a 10' wide shared use path
that will be separated from the paved shoulder on the east side of US 1.
4. Can Edgewater serve as the connector in the Coast to Coast bike trail? Does the trail have to go
through MINWR?
That will be answered through participation in the Coast to Coast Connector Summit on
October 1, 2014.
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Saddle Shop
Dollar General
US 1 & Halifax Avenue, Oak Hill Volusia County Property Appraiser PALMS
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Discussion
Jazlyn presented a project fact sheet to provide the current status of the project.
Although the original intent was to create a bike loop with the East Central Regional Rail to Trail (ECRRT)
in Titusville and Edgewater for high speed cyclists, other users should not be discounted. This PD&E
study should also evaluate the provision of an off-road path for recreational users.
Evaluating the preferred route designated by NASA and USFWS within MINWR will elevate the
Environmental Class of Action. The Consultant will proceed as currently scoped and if the preferred
alternative includes NASAs designated route, a new PD&E study will be required to more accurately
evaluate the environmental impacts.
Alternatives in addition to the NASAs designated route within MINWR should be evaluated and
presented for public input. The alternatives should be organized in a manner of least to highest impact
and cost.
There are no state roads within this portion of MINWR, so any mention of state roads needs to be
corrected.
Please Note: The cost estimates presented at this meeting are very preliminary and do not take into
account several factors that will affect cost. In addition, since the alternatives will be organized
differently, the estimates presented are no longer valid. As the alternatives are refined a more accurate
estimate will be provided.
Action Items:
1. The Alternatives Public Meeting will be scheduled for mid November.
2. The power point presentation will be provided to the Space Coast and Volusia County TPO staff
for review and comments.
3. Leigh will send Jazlyn information on the benefit of trails.
4. Leigh will reach out to NASA to explain that alternatives in addition to their designated route will
be presented to the public.
5. The project will be presented to Volusia and Brevard TPO Boards after the Alternatives Public
Meeting.
Alternatives
Segment
Location
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Off-Road Trail
Off-Road Trail
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Off-Road Trail
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Paved Shoulders
Off-Road Trail
City of Edgewater
Paved Shoulders
No Build
Subject
Date and Location Wednesday, September 12, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, MINWR HQ building
Attendees
Florida DOT
David Cooke - District 5 Project Manager
Bill Walsh - District 5 Environmental Administrator
Garry Balogh - Scenic Highways Coordinator
METRO Consulting Group, LLC
Fraser Howe, PE - Project Manager
Paul Schmidt - Lead Environmental Scientist
Jim Patterson - Senior Environmental Scientist
Quest Ecology
Vivienne Handy
David Gordon
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Layne Hamilton - Project Leader
Candice Stevenson
Kennedy Space Center
Trey Carlson - KSC Master Planner
Gisele Altman
Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
Leigh Holt
Agenda
1. Introductions
Fraser Howe gave a recap of general project information using material from the project presentation.
During this recap, a number of topics were brought up and addressed:
Trey Carlson asked Layne about how the primary and secondary recreational use areas within
MINWR were determined.
Layne Hamilton responded by saying that while the designations were done by her predecessor, it
was most likely determined by locations of existing recreational resources.
Trey commented that during any launches or other high security times that the proposed trail,
along with roadway access, would be closed. This is SOP for the entire Refuge during these events.
David Cook added that in most areas paved shoulders would be preferred due to potential
impacts from a separate shared-use path.
Trey commented that cyclist safety is the biggest concern from NASAs standpoint as cyclists
currently use the roads within MINWR even though there are not designated facilities for them.
He brought up the recent death of a cyclist on SR 3, south of KSC, as an example of what needs to
be addressed in this project.
Fraser discussed possible trail options including "sharrow" (bikes share the full roadway right of
way), paved shoulders, separated trails or some combination of these alternatives.
David Cook mentioned the safety issues for cyclists transitioning from a separate shared-use path
to paved shoulders on both sides of the road.
Trey responded by saying that NASA prefers separated (off road) trails or at least paved shoulders.
He also noted that KSC must approve the final plan for any trails within their property.
Leigh Holt noted that this trail is one of the Space Coast TPO's top six priorities.
T2E Trail PDE Page 1
Leigh Holt noted that this trail is one of the Space Coast TPO's top six priorities.
Vivienne Handy brought up an issue within an area Fraser had suggested might be suitable for a
separated trail - a utility easement parallel to, and off the west side of, Kennedy Parkway (SR 3). She
mentioned that the area in question is occupied scrub jay habitat and that the designation goes to the
edge of existing pavement.
Leigh Holt mentioned that the Space Coast TPOs staff was thinking that since the areas near the
existing roadways were maintained, that any construction in that area would have very minimal
environmental impacts.
Vivienne responded by saying the scrub jays forage in these cleared areas and that they are
considered occupied habitat.
Layne mentioned that all scrub jay issues would have to go through the USFWS Jacksonville office
and that since this project is not funded by FWS and is not a Refuge project, it could not be done
through intra-agency coordination. KSC would be the involved agency then with coordination with
the FWS Jacksonville office.
David (Quest) stated that on a similar project the Vero FWS office still required 2:1 mitigation for a
multiuse trail.
Vivienne asked Layne and Candice about using MINWR as a mitigation source for impacts.
Layne stated that it should not be a major issue as they have done this many times in the past. She
noted that they are working on a mechanism of identifying and quantifying potential mitigation
areas to be used for future impacts.
Candice Stevenson stated that a possible mitigation option would be to do some enhancement or
restoration to habitat within MINWR with FWS taking the lead and FDOT supplying the funding.
Fraser requested that the District run an EDTM screen on the project. David said he would ask
Richard Fowler to do so.
Paul Schmidt inquired about possibility of getting existing data from MINWR staff.
Layne mentioned that NASA probably had more readily available data.
Trey responded by saying that they do have information and that NASA was willing to share that
information with the project staff.
Trey also mentioned that John Schaeffer and Lynne Phillips are NASAs environmental scientists
and would be the ones to ask regarding existing information and would be a good resource going
forward. Paul will schedule a meeting with them.
Fraser inquired about getting ROW information within KSC property.
Trey said that he was certain that such information existed, but was did not want that information
shown to the general public.
Bill Walsh brought up the idea that since KSC owns the roads within KSC property as well as the
adjacent lands, that the specific ROW might not need to be delineated.
Trey stated that he will consider what information NASA is willing to release for public viewing.
Layne brought up the fact that MAP 21 funding is coming out soon (2013) and includes funding for
alternative transportation projects leading to federal lands. She also noted that they have applied for a
Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program Grant. (Note: the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program
was repealed in MAP 21. The grantee will have to consult with FTA about other potential funding
sources to complete the project.)
David Cook mentioned that the City of Edgewater wants the trail on US 1.
Layne stated that she prefers the trail to use SR 402 so it runs past the visitor center and would line up
better with proposed bike trails within MINWR as well as a NPS proposed bike trail that will lead out to
Canaveral National Seashore.
Candice mentioned that if the trail does use SR 402 she would like the project team to consider
adding some pull over areas as currently FWS has trouble with vehicles pulling over to look at
wildlife and blocking traffic.
Layne also mentioned that using SR 406 would encourage more bicycle use within the Black Point
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Layne also mentioned that using SR 406 would encourage more bicycle use within the Black Point
Wildlife Drive. The issue is that FWS would like to discourage cyclists from using the Black Point
Wildlife Drive since the birds are more disturbed by cyclists than vehicles.
Fraser brought up an option to consider that would make SR 406 a one-way road and utilize the
other lane as a two-way trail.
Paul brought up the possibility of utilizing the existing power line easement west of SR 3, but
David mentioned that since this area is separated from the road by a dense tree/shrub cover that
security may be an issue.
Layne and Candice mentioned security concerns on the off road trails within the Refuge.
Layne and Trey mentioned that they are open to hearing about all possibilities.
Trey stated that SR 3/Kennedy Parkway is being repaved up to the Haulover Canal Bridge starting in
October.
Trey also stated that the Haulover Canal Bridge would undergo minor work (re-decking) but that
the replacement of the bridge (design by E.C. Driver) would not occur until the end of this decade.
David stated that if the bridge replacement project is so far in the future the trail would need to
match up with the existing typical section at the bridge.
Fraser and David requested some information on the typical section of the proposed new bridge.
Leigh, David and Trey discussed the possibilities of funding either paved shoulders or curbs (for
safety reasons) to the repaving project.
The end result of this discussion was that while this could be a great cost saving opportunity, there
is too little time to arrange for any funding approval prior to the start of the project.
Trey stated that while reviewing all of the lease agreements (typically 50 years) within KSC, he
discovered that even though NASA has been responsible for SR3 for decades, that it was never officially
transferred over and still belongs to FDOT.
Leigh added that the leases on other roads lapsed and technically defaulted back to FDOT.
Layne added that SR 406 from SR 402 to SR 3 belongs to FWS as NASA determined it did not need
the facility and transferred it to FWS for maintenance.
Trey noted that KSC maintains SR 406 up to the pavement change at the foot of the Max Brewer
Causeway bridge.
Trey noted there are FP&L easements in the Refuge /KSC.
It was generally agreed that aside from the FWS portion of SR 406, everything else belonged to
NASA.
Layne mentioned that areas north of SR 402 and east of SR 3/Kennedy Parkway are co-managed with
the National Park Service (since 1975) and that the NPS takes the lead on all cultural resource issues.
The FWS takes the lead on all natural resource related concerns.
Leigh mentioned that the Space Coast TPO would like to see a better name for the trail for branding
purposes, they call it the KSC Trail. Garry Balogh noted that the FDEP Office of Greenways & trails refers
to it as the Space Coast Gap. David stated that by using the Titusville to Edgewater Trail moniker for this
project, it would leave the final naming of the facility for a later date.
Trey asked Fraser for a copy of the schedule shown within the presentation material
i. Wetlands
ii. Habitat
iii. Listed Species Occurrences
i. ROW
ii. Haulover Canal Bridge design status
While the Refuge is open to the public, Trey & Layne requested that they be notified when we will
conduct our field reviews.
7DEC2012TrailFieldReviewNotes
Thursday,December13,2012
12:00PM
Subject
T2ETrailFieldReview confirmedfor7DEC2012
Dateand
Location
Friday,December07,20129:00AM 4:00PM,
EdgewaterCityHall,104NRiversideDr.
Attendees
FDOTDistrict5
DavidCooke,david.cooke@dot.state.fl.us
JoanCarter,joan.carter@dot.state.fl.us
METROConsultingGroupteam
FraserHowe,fraser.howe@metrocgllc.com
CrisSchooley,cris.schooley@metrocgllc.com
JimPatterson,james.patterson@metrocgllc.com
GregKern,gregory.kern@stveinc.com
VivienneHandy,Vivienne@questecology.com
MyraMonreal,mam@myraplanning.com
VolusiaTPO
StephanHarris,sharris@volusiatpo.org
SpaceCoastTPO
LeighHolt,Leigh.Holt@brevardcounty.us
VolusiaCounty
ScottMartin,smartin@volusia.org
AmandaVandermaelen,avandermaelen@volusia.org
KenHooper,khooper@peconline.com
TimBaylie,tbaylie@volusia.org
CityofEdgewater
DarrenLear,dlear@cityofedgewater.org
TracyBarlow,ttbarlow@cityofedgewater.org
JackCorder,jcorder@cityofedgewater.org
NASA,KennedySpaceCenter
GiseleAltman,gisele.altman1@nasa.gov
TownofOakHill
KohnEvansevansk@oakhillfl.com
Message
Itinerary
ReviewConceptPlans&TypicalSectionsatCityHall
ReviewalternativesonParkAve&US1,northofMINWR(KennedyParkway).
DavidCooke&JoanCarterwilldriveFDOTvanholds12max.
LunchatGoodrichs(OakHill)http://goodrichseafoodandoysterhouse.com/
ReviewalternativesinMINAR&Titusville.
Attachments
T2ETrail
FactSheet
LinktoOutlookitem
Notes
Topic
Highlights
Whatisthestatusof Projectisat60%plans.
theEdgewater
sidewalkproject?
Whatisthestatusof Projectisongoingandmayendupbeingletasadesignbuild.
theOakHillsidewalk
project?
WhenistheEast
CentralRegionalRail
Trailbeing
constructed?
Constructionshouldbegininspring2013inVolusiaCounty,segmentfromCow
CreektoDaleStreetopensummer2014.BrevardCountyshouldhavetrail
complete2015.BridgeoverGardenStreet2018,butmaybemovedup.Rotary
ParkoffofParkAvewillbeupgradedasanECRRTtrailhead.
Otherproject
mentioned
EastCoastGreenwayTrail,fromMainetoKeyWest,FL.GISshapefileshouldbe
available.
Titusvilleto
Mapsweredistributedshowingthealignmentoftheproject.
EdgewaterTrailPD&E
discussion
FDOTPPMminimumsharedusepathwidthis10ft.
RideabilityofUS1shouldbeimprovedafteranupcomingscheduled
resurfacing.
ThereislimitedrightofwayonwestsideofUS1,soaseparateshareduse
pathwouldbedifficult.SameR/Wanddrainagedifficultiesexistthroughoutthe
corridors.
AlternativealignmentsdiscussedincludedusingOceanAveasabypasstoavoid
the"pinchpoint"alongParkAveeastoftheFECRRcrossingsincewideningPark
Avewouldbedifficult(drainage&utilityrelocations)andcostly.
AtUS1Joancautionedtomakesurethereisenoughwidthinthemedianfor
morethan1cyclist.
Onseveraloccasionsthoseparticipatinginthereviewmentionedthesafety
issuesrelatedtolocationswherethetrailwouldshiftfromasharedusepathto
bikelanesontheshoulders.
Joan&Leighreferredtothe"greenstriping"projectonthePinedaCauseway.
BikelanesonUS1fromEdgewatertotheECRRTatMims,FLcouldbeabypass
totheMINWRintheeventoflaunchesandclosureatnight.
Nohuntingimpactsareanticipatedduetothetrailalignment.
GiselementionedNASA'sinterestinhavingFDOTtakeovermaintenanceof
severalroads(previouslystateroads)theynowmaintain.
NASA's"Shilohproject"foranotherlaunchsiteintheBill'sHillarea,woulduse
plannedmitigation couldtheT2ETrailalsousesomeofthisplanned
mitigation?
Subject
8:51 AM
Date and Location Tuesday, March 05, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, D5-DO, Magnolia
Attendees
Amy Sirmans
Richard Fowler
Libertad Acosta-Anderson
Chris Rizzolo
Bill Walsh
Fraser Howe, METRO Consulting Group
8MAR2013T2ELoopMeeting
Wednesday,March20,2013
2:46PM
AttherequestoftheVolusiaTPO,youareinvitedtomeetwiththoselistedbelowtoreviewscope,purpose
andneedoftheTitusvilletoEdgewaterLoopPD&EStudy.
Name
Association
EMailAddress
GeneEmter
CityofEdgewaterCouncilman
district4@cityofedgewater.org
DarrenLear
CityofEdgewater
dlear@cityofedgewater.org
TraceyBarlow
CityofEdgewater City
ttbarlow@CITYOFEDGEWATER.ORG
DougGibson
CityofOakHill
gibsond@oakhillfl.com
KohnEvans
Clerk CityofOakHill
evansk@oakhillfl.com
PatNorthey
VolusiaCountyCouncil&TPOBoard
Member
pnorthey@volusia.org
LouisBollenback
VolusiaTPO
LBollenback@volusiatpo.org
StephanHarris
VolusiaTPO
SHarris@volusiatpo.org
BobKamm
SpaceCoastTPO
LeighHolt
SCTPO
GeorgianaGillette
SCTPO
SueHann
SCTPO/TACChair
MurrayHann
SCTPOBPACChair
GiseleAltman
NASA/KSC
TreyCarlson
NASA/KSC
LayneHamilton
USFWS/MINWR
CandaceStevenson
USFWS/MINWR
FraserHowe
MetroConsulting
fraser.howe@metrocgllc.com
GregoryA.Kern
STV
Gregory.Kern@stvinc.com
AmySirmans
FDOT
Amy.Sirmans@dot.state.fl.us
JimBrown
FDOT
James.Brown@dot.state.fl.us
RichardFowler
FDOT
Richard.Fowler@dot.state.fl.us
LibertadAcosta
Anderson
FDOT
Libertad.Acosta
Anderson@dot.state.fl.us
LorenaValencia
Jim Brown FDOT
Libertadadvisedthatherunderstandingfromthe26FEB2013VTPOBoardMeetingistheyareconcerned
about:
CommitmenttotheT2ETrailbyBrevardCounty
Theypreferaseparatetrail,notaroutealongtheshouldersofUS1
Wediscussedtheneedtoidentifythepotentialusers(recreational/dedicatedcyclist)forthevarioussegments
ofthe33mileroute:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Titusville(SandPointParktoMINWR)
MINWRPrimaryPublicUseZone
MINWRSecondaryPublicUseZone(KennedyPkwynorthofHauloverCanalBridgetoUS1)
OakHill(alongUS1fromMINWRtoEdgewater)
Edgewater(alongUS1andalongParkAvetoDaleSt)
AftermuchdiscussionLibertadandBillWalshrecommendthatwepresentthreealternatives,rangingfrom
minimaltomaximumcost/impact:
Signing/designatingtheT2Ebicycleroute
Adding/widening/rehabbingshoulderstoprovideanimprovedbicyclefacility
Constructingaseparatetwoway,sharedusepathwherevernoadditionalR/Wormitigationfor
environmentalimpactsisrequired.Wetalkedaboutnotsendingbicyclistsontoasidewalkasanalternate
bikeroute.Wellneedtocheckthatthereissufficientwidthforbikestorideonroad/shoulderinareas
wherenoseparatetrailisprovided.
Libertad willcheckwithLarryStoneonanyprogrammedresurfacingonUS1withinthestudylimits.
Fraser willaddPostedSpeed totheConceptPlans.Allfuturesubmittalswillinclude1printedcopy ofthePDF
ornativedocumentfileemailedforreviewinERC.
8:08 AM
Notes
7:58 AM
Notes
Agenda
City of Edgewater
430183-1 SR 5 (US 1) from Volco Road to 10th Street
Progress Meeting #12
1. Sign-in Sheet
2. Introductions
3. Project Update - Fred Burkett, KHA
5. General Discussion
A. City input - Sea Loop
Darren Lear asked if the FDOT could grant a variance from clear zone criteria for a wide sidewalk /
shared-use path.
Deb Denys expressed concern about routing bicycle riders on shoulders or on the street
(sharrows); her husband was hit while riding his bike on Park Avenue in Edgewater. She advocates
for a separate trail.
Montye Beamer asked if the Department could provide signage on US 1 directing bicyclists to the
restrooms at the City of Oak Hill's park?
Steve Harris noted that the Titusville to Edgewater Loop is a key connection to both the St. John's
River-to-Sea Loop Trail (along the east coast of Florida) and the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail (which
he Legislature approved $50M to "close the gaps" between Pinellas County and Brevard County).
Steve asked if the Department could grant a variance to allow the median of US 1 to be narrowed,
allowing the northbound lanes to be shifted to construct a 10' shared use path along the east side.
David Cooke said they could make the request but he doubted the District Design Engineer would
find justification on this major highway.
David advised that the Volusia TPO must request the additional funding needed to widen the
sidewalk FPN 430183-1.
Leigh Holt advised that she sent materials promoting "rails with trails" to Trey Carlson, KSC Chief
Planner. Installations elsewhere in the US typically have a fence between the tracks and
designated "safe crossings" (to address the liability concerns of the railroads). She also noted that
FEC is holding hearings about their planned double- and triple-tracking. This would be the
opportune time to request that they include provisions for a trail paralleling the tracks. She noted
that the Florida DEP, Office of Greenways & Trails maps indicate such a trail
path.
Attend the meeting at 10am on 15MAY2013 at Edgewater City hall to review Tushar's sidewalk
project.
Meeting Summary
PD&E Update Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Volusia TPO, 2570 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Project: 424040-2 and 424040-3 Titusville to Edgewater Bike Loop PD&E Study
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Purpose of Meeting
To discuss the status of the Titusville to Edgewater PD&E study.
Discussion
Bob Kamm started the meeting by explaining that this study grew out of meetings held for the St. Johns
River-to-Sea Loop. The vision is to provide a bike loop through the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to join
with the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop.
The main highlights of our discussion is separated by county below:
Brevard FM 424040-2
The current PD&E consultant, METRO, is under contract to compete a Type I Categorical Exclusion
(CE). This environmental document covers limited construction activities that do not involve
significant environmental impacts. Both the addition of paved shoulders and the preferred off-road
trail in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) will have significant environmental
impacts, requiring a USFWS Environmental Assessment and FHWA review and concurrence.
The scope of the current consultant contract in Brevard County will be changed to produce a report
similar to a Feasibility Study. The report will:
o Identify what needs to be included in a future PD&E study to meet the terms set by NASA
and USFWS, as well as meet NEPA. Meetings will be required with NASA, USFWS and FHWA
to confirm the future needs.
o Determine an estimated cost to conduct the future PD&E study. This will not include an
estimated cost to construct the trail.
o Discuss how public and agency outreach activities led to additional needs requiring a new
PD&E study.
Bob Kamm requested that the final report includes a Cape Canaveral Sea Shore extension along
Playalinda Beach Rd in order to complete the Coast-to-Coast Connector.
The issue of who will maintain and assume liability for the trail in MINWR will not be resolved in this
PD&E study.
There is a federal mandate instructing facilities like MINWR to better accommodate bicyclists. FDOT
and METRO will research this mandate.
Volusia FM No. 424040-3
The current PD&E study will conclude by completing a Type I CE for the portion outside MINWR that
falls solely within Volusia County. A potential trailhead location in the southern Volusia limits will be
needed to achieve a logical terminus.
A supplemental will be processed to study an alternate route in the City of Edgewater (Roberts Road
- Hibiscus Avenue- 16th Street - Mango Tree Drive - Park Avenue -Rotary Park/ECRRT trailhead). If
engineering and environmental analyses support this route as the recommended preferred
alternative, it will be presented at the final public workshop as such.
A City of Edgewater sidewalk project will add an 8 sidewalk on US 1 from Volco Road to E
Connecticut Avenue, a distance of 3.28 miles. The current PD&E alternative provides a 12 sidewalk
to SR 442 (Indian River Blvd), an approximate overlapping distance with the Citys project of 2.25
miles. If the proposed alternate route is found through analyses to be the recommended preferred
alternative, it will replace sidewalk from Volco Road to Roberts Rd, a distance of approximately .4
miles. Further discussions are needed to determine if coordination between projects is possible and
practical.
Action Items:
Space Coast TPO will request in writing the inclusion of the Playalinda Beach Rd extension. FDOT will
then confirm if it will be added to the final report.
Meeting Notes
Meeting Attendees Jazlyn Heywood, FDOT
Meeting Location
Michael Dollery, FDOT
Joan Carter, FDOT
Jack Corder, City of Edgewater
Darren Lear, City of Edgewater
Fraser Howe, MCG
Myra Monreal, MPD
Meeting Date
Notes Taken By
Titusville to Edgewater
Bike Loop PD&E Study
Notes Published
Project Name
The following notes are meant to capture the general direction, consensus and approval of key issues. The meeting notes
are not a verbatim transcript of the meeting. If you have any modifications to the meeting notes, please notify the note
taker within 7 days.
Meeting Notes
June 11, 2014
5. Hibiscus Drive North of SR 442 at 18th Street Canal
Edgewater proposed the alignment traverse west on 18th Street, parallel to the canal, from
Hibiscus Drive to Kumquat Drive or Needle Palm Drive.
18th Street is Edgewater right-of-way.
The alignment along 16th Street is not recommended.
6. 16th Street Between Juniper Drive and Kumquat Drive
Edgewaters pond and adjacent triangle parcel are located on the south side of roadway.
7. Mango Tree Drive 16th Street Intersection
Heavy commercial traffic in residential neighborhood due to close proximity of public works
complex.
Discussed typical section of 8-ft sidewalk on west side of Mango Tree, with curb. Typical
section would not be symmetrical.
Distance from edge of pavement to apparent right-of-way is approximately 15-ft.
8. Mango Tree Drive Just north of 12th Street
Discussed alignment on west side of Mango Tree Drive, along FDOT, Volusia School Board
and Volusia County parcels.
9. Mango Tree North of Edgewater Public Works Yard
Discussed continuing alignment on west side of Mango Tree Drive.
Existing open ditch on east side of Mango Tree Drive, along public works yard.
Schedule / Next Meeting
June 24, 2014 at 1:30 PM, Edgewater City Hall Local Stakeholder Update with R2CTPO,
Volusia County, Edgewater and Oak Hill.
Action Items
1. MCG will continue to reach out to FEC RR and Town of Oak Hill.
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Meeting Notes
June 11, 2014
Exhibit 1 Field Review Stops
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Notes Taken By
Titusville to Edgewater
Bike Loop PD&E Study
424040-3-22-01
Notes Published
Project Name
The following notes are meant to capture the general direction, consensus and approval of key issues. The meeting notes
are not a verbatim transcript of the meeting. If you have any modifications to the meeting notes, please notify the note
taker within 7 days.
Jazlyn Heywood, District 5 PM, introduced the project team and purpose of the meeting to
review the alternatives in Edgewater and get feedback from the local stakeholders.
Fraser Howe, METRO PM, reviewed the presentation agenda:
Purpose and Need
Project Context
Volusia Alternatives
Existing Conditions
Design Alternative Comparison Matrix
Next Steps
Questions and Comments
Purpose and Need
The trail is for recreational and experienced trail users. The original purpose and need did
not include casual users.
Study Deliverables
There are now two study deliverables.
1. The off-road trail through the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR)
requires a higher class of action, therefore the Brevard County segment deliverable
will be a feasibility report to define the scope for a future PD&E study The Space
Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) will request funding for this
future PD&E study.
2. In Volusia County, the PD&E study will be completed and with a final public
workshop planned October 2014.
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Volusia Alternatives
The off-US 1 Alternative in Edgewater follows Roberts Road, west of US 1; north on
Hibiscus Drive (parallel to the FEC Railway tracks), crosses SR 442; then along residential
streets to Mango Tree Drive - for approximately 3.9 miles.
Roadways are signed at 30 mph, with unpaved shoulders and partial sidewalks.
The off-US 1 alternative in Edgewater is characterized by:
Travel on lower speed, lower volume residential and industrial roadways.
Connects to Indian River Elementary School and Whistle Stop Park
Requires coordination with FEC to use part of the RR right-of-way.
Un-signalized crossing at SR 442.
One canal crossing.
Numerous (more than 30) residential and commercial driveway crossings.
An option to curb on one side of roadway to accommodate an 8-foot sidewalk (may
not be fundable option).
Requires relocation of poles outside of the clear zone (possibly to opposite side of
the right-of-way).
Regrading of the ditch (potentially with extensive handrail), if the route is on the east
side of Mango Tree Drive.
Coordination with Volusia County, Volusia County School Board and FDOT if the
route is on the west side of Mango Tree Drive.
This alternative would shift back and forth between shoulders, sharrows, sidewalks
and trails. The intent is to have a continuous trail typical section and route.
The alternative on US 1 would use the existing 4-foot paved shoulders. Preliminary
discussions with the District Design Engineer would grant an exception 5-foot criteria due to
constructability and maintenance issues. Portions of this route, north of SR 442, have bike
lanes adjacent to curb & gutter.
The Department will designate US 1 as part of the national bicycle route system (US BR 1)
from Nassau County to Key West.
Existing Conditions
US 1 is a high speed (55 MPH), divided highway with open ditches on both sides.
The FDOT and study team met with Oak Hill city staff on March 28, 2013 to discuss a route
off US 1. Oak Hill will continue to look at bicycle route signage for the jug handle
alternative.
A 5-foot sidewalk was constructed on the east side of US 1, in Oak Hill, last November.
Edgewaters 8-foot sidewalks are designed and ready for construction.
Design Alternative Comparison Matrix
Overriding criteria is path continuity, i.e. either all shoulders or all off-road trail of consistent
paved width.
The matrix compares alternatives between the same begin/end intersections - US 1 /
Roberts Road to Park / Mango Tree Drive.
The number of driveway crossings differ for the shoulder on US 1 vs. the off-US 1 paved trail
alternatives because of driver expectation. Driveway crossings for the shoulders alternative
were not counted because drivers should be looking for vehicles (bikes are vehicles) as they
approach and stop before entering the travel lane. As opposed to a sidewalk or shared-use
path, especially where there none now, which drivers often roll across without looking for
approaching pedestrians. We considered shoulders as no change in the physical condition,
just a change in the volume of bike traffic.
Minimum width for a two-way, shared-use path (off-road trail) is 10-feet, preferred is 12-feet.
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Construction cost estimates are based on the 12-foot paved width, using FDOT Long Range
Estimates (LRE).
Right-of-way acquisition costs have not been estimated.
Alternatives between US 1 / Roberts Road to Park / Mango Tree Drive
Alternative #1 uses paved shoulders/bike lanes on US 1 only. The shoulders would be
resurfaced to provide bicyclists with a better riding surface.
Alternative #2 uses paved shoulders/bike lanes on US 1, north of SR 442, and would
keep the sidewalk to be constructed in Edgewater. The shoulders would be resurfaced
to provide bicyclists with a better riding surface. (In the table connectivity will be revised
to No because sidewalks do not meet trail definition).
Alternative #3 uses paved shoulders/bike lanes on US 1, north of SR 442, but would
replace the sidewalks with a continuous 10-feet or 12-feet trail. While not their preferred,
Alternative #3 is acceptable to Edgewater
Alternative #4 is the off-US 1 route (Roberts to Hibiscus to Mango Tree) preferred by
the City of Edgewater. City staff discussed alternative alignments for the segment north
of SR 442, to minimize impacts on residential parcels. One alternative would follow SR
442, with cyclists using the existing bicycle lanes east to US 1, or west to the East
Central Regional Rail Trail. The R2CTPO representative indicated that Alternatives #3
and #4 may be fundable as a regional trail however, that request would be prioritized
along with other trail projects.
Next Steps
R2CTPO briefings in August will include a recommended alternative based on stakeholder
feedback.
Final public meeting scheduled for October 2014.
Questions and Comments
FDOT advised that the local agencies would have to initiate right-of-way acquisition.
FDOT advised that the local agencies will be responsible for maintaining the trail after
construction.
FDOT does not perform bridge inspections for pedestrian bridges however, the County does
not have the personnel to perform them.
Volusia County's preference is to widen the roadway & have the trail adjacent to the
shoulder, separated by a concrete barrier. For a separate bridge, County would prefer
concrete structures, versus wood crossings, and suggested using concrete precast panels
that look like wood.
METRO advised that those alternatives would be considered during the design phase.
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METRO Consulting Group, LLC
To:
Jazlyn Heywood
From:
Fraser Howe
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Date:
Re:
9/30/2014
Public Meeting Titusville to Edgewater Bike Loop PD&E Study, 424020-3-22-01
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Edgewater Commission Chambers, Edgewater, Florida
Meeting Summary:
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Sign in and Open house session
Attendees signed in and were directed to the exhibits for the project. Small group interactions occurred during
this general session.
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Jazlyn Heywood, FDOT District 5 Project Manager, opened the meeting and had elected officials introduce
themselves. Fraser Howe, METRO Consulting Group, gave a summary presentation to those present. Major
topics covered during this presentation included Purpose and Need, Project Context, Volusia Alternatives,
Existing Conditions, Design Alternative Comparison Matrix and Next Steps.
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Floor was opened to public questions and comments on the proposed project. Comments were generally as
follows:
Recommended Alternative:
The general consensus of the attendees was that the trail should not remain on US 1 all the way north to Park
Avenue. Suggestions for the location where the Trail should diverge from US 1 included support for:
The alternative route suggested by the City of Edgewater west from US 1 along Roberts Road, north
along the east side of Hibiscus Drive (adjacent to the FEC Railroad), west along 16th Street and north
along Mango Tree Drive to Park Avenue.
SR 442 with existing bike lanes from US 1 west to Air Park Road, and shoulders west to the East Central
Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT) overpass at Cow Creek Road.
Some attendees spoke in favor of using FEC right of way as the routing for the trail north of 16th Street. It was
noted that communicating with FEC is very difficult several attempts via email and phone calls have been
unanswered.
9/30/2014
Sign-in Sheets
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