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Home My WebLink AboutHandouts_Workshop_Tab 01_02/09/2015 Listed below are recurring written and verbal comments received from the community about possible modifications to US 1. These comments and concems have been expressed both before and after the Council workshop last Monday evening, February 2, 2015. Too much traffic and congestion — Actual statistics provided by FDOT: • Traffic Counts — Between 23k and 28k cars per day travel through the Village of Tequesta. The spread between 23k and 28k makes sense when factoring in the increased traffic on US 1 during the winter season; • Capacity - The current six-lane configuration on US 1 has a capacity is nearly 60k vehicles per day; the capacity of a four-lane configuration is approximately 40k. Projections into the year 2036 estimate that 36,500 vehicles per day will travel on US 1 in Tequesta. Still below the 39,800 4-lane capacity; • New Jupiter Attractions — Would need to increase by 10k vehicle (30%) over the higher traffic count of 28k to come close. Intersections - Alt A1 A and Old Dixie Highway & Alt A1 A and US 1: • Common complaint that these intersections as extremely dangerous and in dire need of modification; • Most believe these intersections must be addressed in concert with any modifications to US 1 regardless of US1 remains the same or is reconfigured; ➢ Note: A/etter has been sent via Dr. DeLaney to FDOT place a prlority on the review and consideration of these tu�ro intersections. Giving up real estate available for vehicular passage between existing center medians and curbs — Depends on the Option: • Option 1—FDOT repaves existing 6 lanes of US1 using $1.8 MM funds budgeted — no change; • Option 2- relies strictly on using paint to identify bicycle and turn lanes — could be easily be restored to 6-lane configuration. Likely to be covered by $1.8 MM budgeted by FDOT to repave existing 6 lanes if other amenities are not chosen; • Option 3- Separates the designated bicycle lanes from vehicle lanes with a low planted side median. Vehicular passage reduced to accommodate separated bike lanes. Funds in addition to FDOT $1.8 MM needed. (See possible funding on next page); • Option 4- separates the designated bicycle lanes with low median and palm trees between the median and bike lane/sidewalk. Vehicular passage reduced to accommodate separated bike lanes. Funds in addition to FDOT $1.8 MM needed. (See possible funding sources below); ➢ Note: The Lane Reduction Program is essenfially creating 4"through sfreets" writh enhanced safety features includ�ng turns lanes, bicycle /anes as compared to /osing 2 lanes, a� q—� �°' (�f IL..�1o�P � h�D�.i�� "Enhanced" landscaping: Most want less instead of more: • Nearly everyone has complained that existing landscaping (bushes and low/ wide palm trees) is dangerously obstructing views at left turn lanes — especially at the north end at Publix; • Many are concemed about the additional costs landscape upkeep will have on the taxpayers; • Complaints about right tum on red at Tequesta Drive and US 1 being blocked by bushes and traffic light control box at gas station; • Complaints about motorists turning left from US 1 into incoming traffic on Tequesta Drive. The landscape in the center median of Tequesta Drive separating the eastbound and westbound lanes occludes sight of the lane on the other side of the median. ➢ Note: FDOT has agreed to repaint and add reflectors on US 1 lndicating that drivers must go to the far side of the center med�an onto Tequesta Dr�'ve. Funding Concerns and Modifications - US 1 versus Village Streets: • Numerous comments suggesting VOT roadways are in need of attention before improving US 1; • Many want the FDOT funds to be reallocated to improve VOT roadways; • Many are unaware that FDOT will be providing all resurfacing/restriping funding and believe that VOT will be paying the entire amount to improve US 1 by raising taxes. FDOT Tallahassee Support: Meetings with both the previous FDOT Secretary Prasad and current Secretary Boxold have occurred on two occasions. Both were extremely supportive of the "Complete Stree�' modifications that include vehicular lane reduction and installation of bicycle lanes and other safety features. Other Potential Funding Sources: Currently, Kim DeLaney and Michael Busha of TCRPC have identified the following possible sources of funding in addition to the $1.8 MM budgeted by FDOT for the repaving and striping of US 1. Requests for possible sources of funding listed below are contingent on decision and approval by Council concerning possible modifications toUS1: 2 • FDOT — District Office — I am meeting with District Secretary Jim Wolfe and several members of his staff on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He has been briefed by both former Secretary Prasad and current Secretary Boxold that this is a priority project. He is also aware that I wish to discuss possible sources of additional funding from FDOT should Council elect to proceed with enhancements to the US 1 in addition to repaving and striping; • Palm Beach County MPO — Several sources of Federal funding may be available through the MPO. MPO Director and Board of Directors have expressed support for the Complete Street modifications to US 1. • Transportation Alternatives Program Grant — currently Kim DeLaney and Michael Couuo reviewing info needed to be submitted by February 27, 2015 in order to meet this year's funding cycle; • Mayor's Challenge —Recently released Federal program inviting cities to apply for assistance in funding innovative transportation initiatives; • Town of Jupiter — Possible financial consideration by the Town of Jupiter concerning a small section of US 1 in Jupiter may be broached pending Council's decision concerning possible modifications to US 1. • Palm Beach County — Funds for yard arms at the intersection of Tequesta Drive and US 1; • Private / Corporate Funds — Sponsoring landscaping Resolutions and Letters of Support: Requests will be made pending Council's decision and approval concerning possible modifications to US 1. • Resolution - Town of Jupiter • Resolution — Jupiter Inlet Colony • Requests for Letters of Support: ➢ US Congressman Patrick Murphy ➢ State Senator Joe Negron ➢ Florida Representative MaryLynn Magar ➢ Florida Representative Patrick Rooney (State Transportation and Ports Chair) ➢ Palm Beach County Commissioners (many sit on the MPO Board — supportive of plan) ➢ North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce ➢ North Palm Beach County Board of Realtors ➢ Kiwanis Club ➢ American Legion ➢ Private / Corporate Underwriting 3