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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Workshop_Tab 02_04/01/2019Village of Tequesta 345 Tequesta Drive561-768-0700 Tequesta, FL 33469www.tequesta.org TEQUESTA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM To: James Weinand, Village Manager From: Douglas M. Chambers, Director Public Works Subject: Country Club Community Traffic Control and Pedestrian Safety Date: February 13, 2019 The attached agenda itemaddresses arequest from Country Club Residents to provide Safe Routes for Pedestrians and additional Traffic Calming Devices in the Country Club Community. I met with Country Club Resident, Sara Uhring, 50 Golfview Dr.,and a few neighbors. Mrs. Uhring andher neighbors expressed their concerns about traffic control, speeding, stop signs and residents having to walk in the right of way without a clear safe path.Mrs. Uhring was specifically concerned with roads and right of ways on River Dive, Golfview Driveand the transition to El Portal. They have requested the following: 1.Add stop signs on River Drive and Golfview Drive to slow down traffic. Changethe existing 1-way stop signs to 3-Way Stop Signs on River Drive at Club Place,Golfview Drive, Golf Placeand View Place. 2.Cutback the vegetation in the right of ways on River Dr., Golfview Drand El Portal. 3.Add Sidewalk, Crosswalks andADA Ramps from River Dr. and Golfview Dr. to El Portal andconnect to the existingsidewalk. Vice-Mayor Tom PaternoMayor Abby BrennanCouncil Member Vince Arena Council Member Laurie BrandonCouncil Member Kristi Johnson In May 2017 under the Direction of Village Manager Couzzo the Public Works Department had pavers installed across the road in 2 designated locationson Golfview Drive. This wasthe result of a Workshop with theCountry Club Community regarding their concerns about speeding vehiclesand safe routes for pedestrian traffic. MyRecommendation Reach out to the Country Club HOA to obtain local support Discuss adding Stop Signs and adding Sidewalk in the right of ways and cuttingback vegetationin the ROW. If we receive Local Support: Recommend Tequesta Police Department place Traffic Counters on River Drive and Golfview Drive (compare results to counts that were obtained in 2017) Obtain a Letter of Opinion from a Traffic Engineer to place additional stop signs. The Traffic Counts from 2017 donot warrant adding Stop Signs, however the safety and security forpedestrians does meet the criteria.(Aprox. Cost $1,500) Apply for Funding –Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency -Transportation Alternatives Program Onbehalf ofthe Village Manager and staff, this agenda item is submitted for your review and consideration. Your approval will authorize the Village Manager to execute any agreements and authorize the purchase of this item. 2 Golfview and River Drive –Intersects Golf and Club Place Golfview and River Drive –Intersects Golf & View Place and Fairway N 2019 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Overview Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency The purpose of the Palm Beach TPA) Transportation Alternatives (TA) program is to help fund connected infrastructure for non-motorized users. Construction funding is typically provided three years out. Funding is available by Fiscal Year, starting July 1st of the previous calendar year. FUNDING AVAILABILITY Application Deadline: March 1, 2019 Total Available Funding: ~$3.1M/year Grant Reimbursement Maximum: $1,000,000 Grant Reimbursement Minimum: $250,000 PROJECT ELIGIBILITY Eligible projects are as follows: Sidewalks Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors to trails for non-motorized transportation users Bicycle Infrastructure Recreation trails Pedestrian and Bicycle signals Boulevard & main street projects that promote Traffic calming Lighting and other safety-related infrastructure Safe Routes to School for non-drivers, including safe Historic Preservation routes to transit Transit-Oriented development (TOD) Safe Routes to School (infrastructure and non- infrastructure is also eligible and encouraged, if infrastructure, including Safe Routes to School it includes one of the above project categories. Coordinator) ELIGIBLE PROJECT SPONSORS Local governments School District, local education agencies, or schools Regional Transportation authorities Tribal governments Transit Agencies Nonprofits are eligible to partner with any Natural Resource or Public Land Agencies eligible entity, but are not eligible as direct grant recipients. Page 1 of 5 2019 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Overview Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency PROGRAM GUIDELINES An applicant may submit a maximum of two (2) applications, but Palm Beach County may submit a maximum of six (6) applications. Only the highest ranking eligible project application will be included in the draft priority list. If funding permits, a second round of projects may be added to the priority list. An application must score a minimum of 25 out of 110 points in order to be eligible for Board approval on the Project Priority List. Applications are limited to a minimum request of $250K and maximum funding amount of $1M, inclusive of all project phases. Applications must be submitted online via the TPA website. Applications are to be submitted, reviewed and processed pursuant to the schedule. Applications must include all required documents listed in the Submittal Checklist. Applications will be scored and ranked via the scoring system derived from the goals, objectives and values in the Directions 2040 LRTP and described more specifically in the Scoring Criteria table. The TPA Board makes the final decision regarding inclusion of an application on the TPA Priority Projects List and may waive any of the above requirements. Page 2 of 5 2019 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Overview Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency SCHEDULE Date Activity and Deadline December 13, 2018 Program Kick-off. TPA Board approves program. Joint Applicant Workshop. FDOT and TPA staff to review application requirements, scoring criteria, and schedule and project implementation December 14, 2018 options. TPA Staff distributes the procedure and application process information to Palm Beach agencies, posts to website and opens the website submittal portal. TPA and/or FDOT Staff Consultation. Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment to speak with TPA and FDOT representatives to discuss project specifics and clarify application requirements. December 14, 2018 Project Reviews by Applicant. Prior to application submittal, project thru February 22, 2019 applicants are encouraged to have qualified staff conduct field reviews to -of way acquisition. Applications Due to TPA. Completed applications to be submitted by March 1, 2019 project applicants via TPA website no later than 5 pm. TPA Application Screening. TPA staff will screen applications for March 1 March 15, 2019 completeness and then determine a pre-eligibility ranking for those TPA Submits Project List and Tentative Ranking to FDOT. TPAs submit applications and a summary list of candidate projects with tentative March 15, 2019 project rankings to the Program Management Office for project feasibility assessment and eligibility determination. Community letters of support due to TPA. Letters of support from April 3, 2019 community groups are needed for scoring projects. Applicant Presentations to BTPAC and TPA Staff. BTPAC will rank April 4, 2019 projects according to committee priority. Resolution of Support Due to TPA. Applicants must submit a resolution from their governing body and/or the governing body of the facility owner May 3, 2019 endorsing the project and committing to funding of operations and maintenance. FDOT D4 returns Eligibility Determinations. TPA shares eligibility issues May 24, 2019 with applicants and creates draft priority ranking for eligible projects. Applicants to Resolve Outstanding Eligibility Issues. Applicants must July 1, 2019 submit modifications to application documents by 5 pm to be declared eligible. Draft Priority List to Committees. TPA staff presents draft prioritized list July 10-11, 2019 of eligible applications to committees for review and input for TPA Board consideration. Final Priority List to TPA Board. July 18, 2019 TPA Board approves final Priority Project List. Submit Project Priorities to FDOT. The TPA submits an adopted list of July 24, 2019 finalized priority projects to the FDOT D4 Program Management Office and notifies sponsors of final priority rankings. Page 3 of 5 2019 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Overview Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency SCORING CRITERIA Highest Possible score is 110 LRTP Value LRTP Category Criteria Value Scoring Max *separated bicycle lanes - 4 8 *10'+ shared-use pathways - 4 8 - 3 6 Project improves non-motorized safety by providing*: *buffered bike lanes - 4 8 *designated bike lanes - 2 4 Safety, Security *new sidewalks 1 2 1 & 6and Complete 34 Project improves safety and/or convenience for non-motorized users (i.e. provide Streets safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with 10 disabilities to access daily needs) Improves safety in a location identified as a pedestrian and/or bicycle crash hot 10 spot or corridor by the Palm Beach TPA's Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan Local Implementation via Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement 5 FDOT Implementation on State Highway System with Local Funding for design 3 Maximize TPA 4 5 FDOT Implementation with Local Funding for design 1 Funds Applicant cancels a previously prioritized and funded project within the past 12 -5 months < 60% 5 Median Household income within 1 mile of project vs PBC median income 60 - <80% 3 5 ($55,277) 80% - <100% 1 >80% 5 5 Equity >60 - 80% 4 Traditionally underserved population >40% -60% 3 5 percentage within 1 mile of project >20% - 40% 2 5-20% 1 Project has been tested as a pilot/pop-up with local funds 5 7a Local Support Project is endorsed by members of benefit area (HOA, POA, local bike group, etc.) 5 18 Project will have positive environmental impacts (ie. mitigation activity, pollution 5 prevention & abatement, stormwater management, etc.) 7b Environmental Projects that promote alternative fuel modes of transportation. 3 Project improves non-motorized facilities at an interchange, bridge, or railroad 6 crossing Non-motorized 9 15 Project improves non-motorized connectivity by providing a direct link to facilities Connectors on PBC Thoroughfare Map or within 2 miles of a transit hub, or publicly-accessible 9 historic, cultural, and natural areas 10 Efficient Transit Project improves access to a transit hub 10 10 Project is within 2 miles of a school 7 Proximity 15 Project is within 1 mile of a shopping center 5 Benefit Project is within 1 mile of a recreational center or park 3 *Multiply length (up to 2 miles) by factor shown in value column 110 Page 4 of 5 2019 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Overview Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency HOW TO APPLY 1. Attend the TPA Funding Programs WorkshopDecember 14, 2018 Learn about project eligibility, Local Agency Program Certification, and have your specific questions answered by FDOT and TPA Staff. Workshop video available online at http://www.PalmBeachTPA.org/ta 2. Gather the required documents Each project submittal requires an application, online form, and supporting documents. Missing or late documents may prohibit a project from being eligible. Ensure you have all the required documents on the Submittal Checklist, provided below. 3. Submit an application and online form The application process requires the submittal of the application document with associated attachments and an online form. The website provides a link for uploading your documents. http://www.PalmBeachTPA.org/ta 4. Stay Updated Check for updates on Project Evaluation, Prioritization, and Award Approval. The Submission Process and Timeline provides all important deadlines. SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Please use the following checklist to ensure you are including all documents required to be submitted with your application: Application Location Map (Aerial) Typical Section (Existing and Proposed) Right-of-Way Ownership Verification (Plats, deeds, prescriptions, certified surveys and/or easements) Community letters of support (due April 3, 2019) Resolution of support from the facility owner(s) clearly indicating that the project may be constructed as proposed and a committing to fund ongoing operations and maintenance of the project due within 60 days of application due date (May 3, 2019). Resolutions for projects to be administered by FDOT must Detailed Cost Estimate Spreadsheet (prepared and signed by a Professi Engineering Office) Photograph of project location before construction Documentation of public outreach Page 5 of 5 ,gjhh&_! 2019 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Overview Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency SCORING CRITERIA Highest Possible score is 110 LRTP Value LRTP Category Criteria Value Scoring Max *separated bicycle lanes - 4 8 *10'+ shared -use pathways - 4 8 Project improves non -motorized safety *8' pathways - 3 6 by providing*: *buffered bike lanes - 4 8 designated bike lanes - 2 *new 4 Safety, Security sidewalks-1 2 1 & 6 and Complete 34 Project improves safety and/or convenience for non -motorized users (i.e. provide Streets safe routes for non -drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with 10 disabilities to access daily needs) Improves safety in a location identified as a pedestrian and/or bicycle crash hot spot or corridor by the Palm Beach TPA's Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan 10 Local Implementation via Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement 5 Maximize TPA FDOT Implementation on State Highway System with Local Funding for design 3 FDOT Implementation with Local Funding for design 1 4 Funds 5 Applicant cancels a previously prioritized and funded project within the past 12 months 5 Median Household income within 1 mile < 60% 5 of project vs PBC median income 60 - <80% 3 5 ($55,277) 80% - <100% 1 >80% 5 5 Equity Traditionally underserved population 80 - >60 80 % 4 percentage within 1 mile of project >40 % 3 5 >20% 40% 2 5-20% 1 Project has been tested as a pilot/pop-up with local funds 5 7a Local Support Project is endorsed by members of benefit area (HOA, POA, local bike group, etc.) 5 Project will have positive environmental impacts (ie. mitigation activity, pollution 18 prevention & abatement, stormwater management, etc.) 5 7b Environmental Projects that promote alternative fuel modes of transportation. 3 Project improves non -motorized facilities at an interchange, bridge, or railroad 6 crossing 9 Non -motorized Connectors 15 Project improves non -motorized connectivity by providing a direct link to facilities on PBC Thoroughfare Map or within 2 miles of a transit hub, or publicly -accessible 9 historic, cultural, and natural areas 10 Efficient Transit Project improves access to a transit hub 10 10 Project is within 2 miles of a school 7 Proximity Benefit 15 Project is within 1 mile of a shopping center 5 Project is within 1 mile of a recreational center or park 3 *Multiply length (up to 2 miles) by factor shown in value column 110 Page 4 of 5 2019 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Overview .jalm beach I ransportation Planning Agency HOW TO APPLY 1. Attend the TPA Funding Programs Workshop —December 14, 2018 Learn about project eligibility, Local Agency Program Certification, and have your specific questions answered by FDOT and TPA Staff. Workshop video available online at http://www.PaImBeachTPA.org/ta 2. Gather the required documents Each project submittal requires an application, online form, and supporting documents. Missing or late documents may prohibit a project from being eligible. Ensure you have all the required documents on the Submittal Checklist, provided below. 3. Submit an application and online form The application process requires the submittal of the application document with associated attachments and an online form. The website provides a link for uploading your documents. http://www.PaImBeachTPA.org/ta 4. Stay Updated Check for updates on Project Evaluation, Prioritization, and Award Approval. The Submission Process and Timeline provides all important deadlines. SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Please use the following checklist to ensure you are including all documents required to be submitted with you. application: ❑ Application ❑ Location Map (Aerial) ❑ Typical Section (Existing and Proposed) ❑ Right -of -Way Ownership Verification (Plats, deeds, prescriptions, certified surveys and/or easements) ❑ Community letters of support (due April 3, 2019) ❑ Resolution of support from the facility owner(s) clearly indicating that the project may be constructed as proposed and a committing to fund ongoing operations and maintenance of the project — due within 60 days of application due date (May 3, 2019). Resolutions for projects to be administered by FDOT must also include language clearly stating the project "may be administered and constructed by FDOT on behalf of the (ROW owner)." ❑ Detailed Cost Estimate Spreadsheet (prepared and signed by a Professional Engineer from the Agency's Engineering Office) ❑ Photograph of project location before construction ❑ Documentation of public outreach Page 5 of 5