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Study Kicks Off in Pinellas County The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 7 is conducting a corridor planning study along Alternate US 19 (SR 595) from Park Street North to the Pinellas/Pasco County Line in Pinellas County – a distance of approximately 28.9 miles. The corridor is divided into two (2) study segments. The 11-mile southern segment begins at Park Street North and ends at Belleair Road, and traverses through the cities of Largo and Seminole. The northern segment is from Belleair Road to the Pinellas/Pasco County Line. The 17.9 mile northern segment traverses through the cities of Clearwater, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, as well as unincorporated Palm Harbor. The study will evaluate potential solutions for the corridor that will establish a more walkable, bicycle- friendly, community environment. The Alternate US 19 corridor study will use FDOT’s Complete Streets policy to showcase how Complete Streets approaches can shape a corridor. The study, which began in December 2016, is expected to continue for approximately 24 months and will include technical work and data analysis, along with various opportunities for the public to be involved in discussing a vision for Alternate US 19 that makes it accessible for all users. Learn more about the project here: www.fdotd7studies.com/altus19studies/ Alternate US 19 Corridor Studies From Park Street North to Pinellas/Pasco County Line Pinellas County WPI Segment Nos. 435909-1 & 435909-2 PROJECT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1
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Study Kicks Off in Pinellas County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 7 is conducting a corridor planning study along Alternate US 19 (SR 595) from Park Street North to the Pinellas/Pasco County Line in Pinellas County – a distance of approximately 28.9 miles. The corridor is divided into two (2) study segments. The 11-mile southern segment begins at Park Street North and ends at Belleair Road, and traverses through the cities of Largo and Seminole. The northern segment is from Belleair Road to the Pinel las/Pasco County Line. The 17.9 mi le northern segment traverses through the cities of Clearwater, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, as well as unincorporated Palm Harbor. The study willevaluate potential solut ions for the corr idor that wil l establish a more walkable, bicycle-friendly, community environment.
The Alternate US 19 corridor study will use FDOT’s Complete Streets policy to showcase how Complete Streets approaches can shape a corridor. The study, which began in December 2016, is expected to continue for approximately 24 months and will include technical work and data analysis, along with various opportunities for the public to be involved in discussing a vision for Alternate US 19 that makes it accessible for all users.
Learn more about the project here:
www.fdotd7studies.com/altus19studies/
Alternate US 19 Corridor StudiesFrom Park Street North to Pinellas/Pasco County LinePinellas County WPI Segment Nos. 435909-1 & 435909-2
PROJECT NEWSLETTERISSUE 1
Alternate US 19 Corridor StudiesFrom Park Street North to Pinellas/Pasco County LinePinellas County WPI Segment Nos. 435909-1 & 435909-2
Schedule
• Collecting necessary information to identify the transportation issues and their causes along Alternate US 19 within the project limits.
• Coordinating with key stakeholders and engaging the public in order to develop a vision for the corridor that can help support ongoing and future planning efforts.
• Developing workable solutions to meet current and future needs that are in line with the corridor vision and improve traffic operations and safety conditions.
The Alternate US 19 Corridor study began in December 2016 and is anticipated to be completed in 24 months. Project activities will include:
The elected and agency officials’ kickoff meeting was held on March 22nd, 2017. To view a copy of the presentation from that meeting, please click here.
Join the ConversationWhat is a Corridor Study?
A corridor study is the first step in planning by defining the corridor’s needs. A corridor study generally defines the relationships between a roadway and its adjacent land. Corridor studies are also used to: define acceptable levels of access and mobility; determine transportation system needs to support surrounding land uses, and identify operational
deficiencies, among other things. This corridor study will include stablishing a shared v is ion that wi l l a l low the community to help set project goals and objectives. The vision will guide the project team to develop a set of improvements that leverage local resources, match local conditions and desires, and are consistent with ongoing planning and development efforts.
Alternate US 19 Corridor StudiesFrom Park Street North to Pinellas/Pasco County LinePinellas County WPI Segment Nos. 435909-1 & 435909-2
Join the Conversation! www.fdotd7studies.com/altus19studies/
Contact Information
Project Contacts
A Project Advisory Group (PAG) composed of local government and agency representatives are working collaboratively to develop a vision for the community and to guide the overall study process. They are working towards developing a vision for the corridor that establishes a multi-modal approach and identifies potential solutions for the corridor that establish a more walkable, bicycle-friendly, urban environment. The PAG will meet at key points throughout the study to collaborate with the project team to ensure that the corridor vision and improvement
alternatives are well-coordinated with local planning efforts and community goals. We would also like to hear from you!
Project Visioning Charrettes will be held during the spring/summer of 2017. If you would like to participate in the Visioning Charrettes please visit our project website at www.fdotd7studies.com/altus19studies and leave a comment on the Send Us Your Comments page here. You can also learn more about the project and sign up to be on the project distribution list
on the website, or by contacting Project Manager Brian Shroyer using the contact information shown below. A Public Visioning Workshop will be held in the summer of 2017 to gain public input. Potential short-term and long-term improvements for Alternate US 19 will be presented at an Alternatives Workshop that is scheduled in summer/fall of 2018.
Another way you can help us understand issues on the corridor is by taking the short survey located on the project website here.
Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si usted tiene preguntas o comentarios, o si simplemente desea más información, por favor comuníquese con no-sotros. Nuestro representante, Señora Lilliam Escalera, 813-975-6445, Departamento de Transportación de Florida, 11201 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612, [email protected].
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation service (free of charge) should contact Christopher Speese, Public Involvement Coordinator, at (813) 975-6405 or (800) 226-7220.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
Comuniquese Con Nosotros
Brian Shroyer, Project Manager11201 N. McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612 Office Phone: (813) [email protected]
Kristen Carson, Public Information Officer11201 N. McKinley Drive Tampa, FL 33612 Office Phone: (813) 975-6202 or [email protected]
We wi l l post updated project information on the project website throughout the study period. We will also summarize project activities intwo additional newsletters after this
one – the second newsletter will be published in advance of the Visioning Workshop, and the third will be publ ished in advance of the Alternatives Public Workshop.
If you would like to receive these communication direct ly, please c l ick here to complete the form and indicate your interest.
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