LTC 610-2017 Installation of Signalized_Enhanced Crosswalks AlonMIMABEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 610-2017 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of he City mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 19, 2017
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF SIG NALIZE19/ENHANCED CROSSWALKS ALONG COLLINS
AVENUE AT 36TH STREET, 79TH STREET, 83RD STREET, AND 87TH STREET
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to provide an update on the anticipated
schedule for installation of signalized/enhanced pedestrian crosswalks along Collins Avenue at
36th Street, 79th Street, 83rd Street, and 87th Street.
Transportation Department staff provided an update on these projects at the Finance and
Citywide Projects Committee meeting on December 15, 2017. Below is a status update on each
of the projects:
Proposed Traffic Sianal at Collins Avenue and 79th Street Intersection
In 2016, pursuant to the City's request, FDOT approved the implementation of a signalized
crosswalk at Collins Avenue and 791h Street. Since that time, the Transportation Department
staff has been working with FDOT to fund this project as part of the FDOT 5 -Year Work
Program. This project was discussed at the June 28, 2017 FDOT District 6 Scoping Committee
meeting. Transportation Department staff attended the meeting to advocate for FDOT to fund
the project and expedite the construction of the signalized intersection. Subsequent to the
meeting, City staff has continued seeking advancement of the project. As a result of staff's
efforts, FDOT is currently desianina the Droiect and, as part of its Tentative 5 -Year Work
Proaram, FDOT is DroDosina to advance proiect construction from Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 to
FY 2018/19, which will beain on July 1, 2018. The estimated construction cost is approximately
$427,000.
Proposed Enhanced Crosswalks at Collins Avenue/361h Street. 83`d Street. and 87th Street
In January 2017, pursuant to the City's request, FDOT completed a study to evaluate the
feasibility of providing mid -block pedestrian crossings along the Collins Avenue corridor. As
part of the study, FDOT proposed the implementation of an enhanced pedestrian crosswalk with
overhead Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons just south of the intersection of Collins Avenue
and 36th Street.
Additionally, in 2016, pursuant to the City's request, FDOT approved the installation of
enhanced pedestrian crosswalks with overhead Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at the
intersections of Collins Avenue/83rd Street and Collins Avenue/87th Street. These crosswalk
projects were also discussed at the June 28, 2017 FDOT District 6 Scoping Committee meeting
and received support from the Committee. Typically, when new projects are proposed for
funding through the FDOT 5 -Year Work Program cycle, the project is initially programmed in the
fifth (5th) year of the FDOT's Tentative 5 -Year Work Program. If the funding is ultimately
approved, the project is included in the FDOT's Adopted 5 -Year Work Program.
LTC- Update on the Installation of Signalized/Enhanced Crosswalks along Collins Avenue at 3e Street, 7e Street,
83rd Street, and 87th Street
December 19, 2017
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In order to achieve economies of scale, FDOT staff proposed combining all three (3) proposed
enhanced crosswalk/Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon projects into a single project. The
estimated cost of this project, including design and construction, is $811,132.
The project is currently proposed for design in FY 2018/19 and construction in FY 2022/23 in
the FDOT 5 -Year Tentative Work Program. The City will continue to work with FDOT to advance
this project. If FDOT is not amenable to advancing funds and expediting this project, then City
staff will pursue funding through the City's FY2018/19 capital budget process, with the condition
that FDOT reimburse the City in the year that the state funds become available. This financial
arrangement will require a Locally Funded Agreement to be executed between the City and
FDOT.
Transportation Department staff continues to collaborate with FDOT to evaluate opportunities
for additional crosswalks along Collins Avenue between 31St Street and 38th Street to enhance
pedestrian safety and will continue to work with FDOT to program and advance funding for
additional crosswalks.
Additional updates on the status of these FDOT pedestrian safety projects will be provided via
LTC.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
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