BROOKS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STUDYMarch 3, 2016

Stakeholder Advisory GroupMeeting #2

WelcomeIntroductionsRecap: Project Overview & ProcessProject Status Updateo Environmental Agency Coordinationo Engineering Analysis (Traffic & Typical Section)o Environmental AnalysisOpen DiscussionAdjourn

Agenda

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What is the Purpose of the Study?Identify the best solution and location for replacement of the existing Brooks Bridge and secure federal approvals

Why is the Project Needed? Structurally deficient Does not meet current design standards Does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian/bike requirements

Recap: Purpose and Need

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Brooks Bridge Replacement Study –Project Location Map

Brooks Bridge Replacement Study –Project Schedule

Alternatives Analysis

AlternativesPublic

WorkshopPublic

Hearing

Environmental & Engineering

Documents

Final FHWA Project

Approval

Environmental Analysis

Jan May Jan Feb Dec

Community Outreach

43 5 76 8Project Initiation

Environmental & Engineering Data Collection

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Jul

Status Update

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Completed initial environmental agency coordination (ETDM)Completed Navigation Study Completed traffic modelingBegan alternatives analysisBegan environmental evaluationContinued public outreach activities Determine Recommended

Replacement Alternative

Evaluate Alternatives5S T E P

Develop Alternatives4S T E P

Analyze Typical Sections3S T E P

Analyze Current and Future Traffic2S T E P

Determine Bridge Height1S T E P

Summary Degrees of EffectETDM Review

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N/A No Involvement 3 Moderate

1 Enhanced 4 Substantial For additional information on the FDOT Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) and Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT) process, visit: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/ETDM.shtm(project number 14214).0 None 5 Dispute Resolution

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Summary of Primary ETAT Reviewer ConcernsSocial/Cultural Resourceso Potential right-of-way acquisition of commercial, residential, or recreation propertieso Potential to impact parks and historic properties, considered Section 4(f) resourcesNatural Resourceso Stormwater runoff has potential to impact surface waters and wetlands o Gulf Islands National Seashore is a Florida Outstanding Water requiring high protectiono Valuable habitats including estuarine salt marsh and sea grass beds in project areao Multiple Federal and State threatened and endangered species potentially present and

protection measures must be in place for each o Essential Fish Habitat within project area and will require coordination with NMFSPhysical Resourceso Potentially contaminated sites near the corridor must be evaluated o Bridge must meet required clearances and obtain USCG permit

ETDM Review

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Determine Bridge HeightUS Coast Guard Required Clearances

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ADA RequirementsDetermine Bridge Height1

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Analyze Current & Future Traffic

2040 Traffic58,700 vehicles per day crossing Brooks Bridge

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Analyze Typical Sections3

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Analyze Typical Sections3

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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EXISTING CONDITION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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PHASE I CONSTRUCTION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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PHASE IIA CONSTRUCTION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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PHASE IIB CONSTRUCTION

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Bridge Construction Phasing

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FINAL CONDITION

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Develop Alternatives

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Engineeringo Purpose and Needo Alternatives Analysiso Structureso Traffic o Right-of-Wayo Safetyo Bicycles/Pedestrianso Drainageo Utilitieso Cost

Environmentalo Air Qualityo Noiseo Social and Communityo Wetlandso Wildlife and Habitato Visual and Aestheticso Parks and Recreational Facilitieso Water Qualityo Cultural Resourceso Land Useso Economicso Contaminationo Construction

Public Involvemento Public Meetingso Agency and Elected Official

briefingso Stakeholder/Small group meetingso Websiteo Newsletterso Social Media

Evaluate Alternatives5

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Okaloosa-Walton TPO Briefings o April 16, 2015; February 18, 2016Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Agency Reviewo April 17, 2015 – October 27, 2015Public Kickoff Meeting o April 23, 2015Stakeholder Advisory Group Meetings o September 10, 2015o March 3, 2016

Outreach Activities

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Local and agency coordinationo City of Fort Walton Beacho Chamber of Commerceo Okaloosa County (Commissioners, Convention Center, Fire District, Public Works) o Eglin Air Force Baseo National Park Service / Gulf Islands National Seashoreo U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service o Florida Department of Environmental Protection o Coast Guardo Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association / Warrior Tombigee Waterway Association

Outreach Activities

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What would you like this project to achieve?o Ex., Less traffic, improved connectivityWhat elements would you like to see incorporated into the project?o Ex., sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use path, bridge overlooksWhat concerns do you have?o Ex., business impacts, construction, access, safety

Open Discussion

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Stay Involved

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Date:Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Time:5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Location:Emerald Coast Convention Center1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE,Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548

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