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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Subject: STATUS REPORT ON FDOT STUDY FOR SR 934
On November 16, 2004, members of the Administration attended a briefing by FDOT and
their consultants concerning the corridor study for SR 934. This corridor is divided into two
parts geographically:
. Phase I - located west of Biscayne Bay including NW/NE 79th, 81s" and 82nd
Streets from NW 13th Ct. to Biscayne Bay
. Phase II - located east of Biscayne Bay including the Kennedy Causeway,
Normandy Drive and 71st Street east to Collins Avenue
Both phases of the corridor have completed planning studies under the Livable
Communities Initiative which is an FDOT program designed to balance the goals of
residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the corridor with the Department's
responsibility for ensuring mobility in the region. The recommendations from the planning
study were presented to the City Commission on May 21,2003.
Subsequently, the Phase I section of the corridor has progressed to the next level of
analysis, known as Project Development & Environmental Study (PD&E). This includes
detailed traffic analysis and preliminary engineering on a series of eight alternatives
ranging from "no-build" to various combinations of one-way and two-way traffic on both 79th
Street and 81 st/82nd Street. These alternatives are summarized on the attached handout.
The consultants are roughly halfway through the alternatives analysis. No decisions have
been made at this time; however FDOT seems to be favoring Alternative 5 because it
offers the best traffic mobility along with many of the environmental and aesthetic
enhancements desired by the local community. The objective that Alternative 5 does not
satisfy is the desire of the Shorecrest residential neighborhood to return 81 st/82nd Street to
local two-way traffic.
The differences between the alternatives are measured in delay in travel time. The existing
travel time for westbound AM-peak hour trips is 18.4 minutes along the entire length of the
corridor from the bay to NW 13th Ct. This is a weighted avera~e for the two westbound
lanes on 81st/82nd Street and the single westbound lane on 79 Street. The countywide
growth model predicts a 40% growth in traffic volumes by the year 2030. This growth
produces an additional 11 minute delay for the "no-build" alternative. All other alternatives
are measured against this future 11 minute delay as the benchmark. All of the alternatives
are projected to improve upon the "no-build" altemative due to enhanced signal timing, turn
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lanes, and other TSM strategies. Alternative 5 produces the best results with a future
delay of 1.3 minutes, while Alternative 3 (two-way traffic on both streets) produces a future
delay of 7.6 minutes.
Phase I schedule
December 2,2004 Project Alternatives Informational Workshop (see attached notice)
July-August 2005 Public Hearing on final PD&E study report
FY 2010 or later Funding possibly available for construction of selected alternative
Phase II status
Phase II of the corridor from Biscayne Bay to Collins Avenue currently has no funding or
schedule from FDOT. The explanation provided by FDOT as to why the two parts of the
corridor have a different funding and timing status is that the Phase I segment was
scheduled in the 5-Year Transportation Plan for resurfacing in 2008 with a $7M budget.
This gives it priority for receiving future funding necessary for the enhancements
(estimated to be an additional $23M). According to FDOT criteria, the Phase II segment of
the corridor is not in need of resurfacing at this time; therefore it has not been
recommended in the 5-Year Transportation Plan. FDOT representatives suggested that
the best way for the City of Miami Beach to promote implementation of Phase I
improvements is to offer a local funding source or to app~ for a federal Transportation
Enhancement Grant. The City identified Normandy Drivef71 Street corridor enhancements
as Project #6 in the Municipal Mobility Plan and allocated $ 277,964 in GO Bond funds for
a local share of the total project cost.
The Municipal Mobility Plan and the FDOT Livable Communities Planning Study both call
for measures to reduce speeding along Normandy Drive and 71 st Street as well as
increased landscaping and pedestrian amenities such as improved sidewalks, crosswalks
and lighting. The FDOT study includes one controversial recommendation that requires
detailed analysis similar to the PD&E alternatives analysis currently underway for the
Phase I segment of the corridor-to reduce the number on lanes on 71st Street and
Normandy Drive on Normandy Island. Following is the conclusion from the Livable
Communities Planning Study:
Given the magnitude of the complete study recommendations, the project
could take several years to make its way through the planning, project
development and environmental (PD&E) analysis, design, funding
procurement and programming processes. Rather than attempt to
implement all of the recommendations in one big "chunk", the
implementation strategy divides the improvements into two distinct phases:
Short term improvements - these are generally lower cost
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improvements that can be implemented in the next one to three years
and produce immediate results:
. Intersection enhancements
. Medians and bulb-outs on 7151 Street in the North Beach Town
Center
. Landscaping and lighting in the most critical areas
. Restriping Normandy Drive and 7151 Street to test lane
reductions
Total cost (including North Bay Village) - $1.1 to $1.8 million
Long term improvements - these are improvements that will take
longer to implement because they are costly and/or will require further
analysis:
. Enhancements at Indian Creek Drive intersection
. Corridor-wide landscaping and lighting enhancements
. Reconstruct or partially reconstruct 7151 Street and Normandy
Drive - streetscaping and multi-use trail
. Reconstruct or partially reconstruct the JFK Causeway - wider
medians; streetscaping
. Construct an off-road path on the Pelican Park'section of the
JFK Causeway
Total cost $2.9 to $8.7 million
Coordination with other oroiects
The question was raised as to the potential effect on traffic should construction work
coincide on SR 934/79th Street, the 63rd Street/Indian Creek flyover or the Broad
Causeway. FDOT responded that the concern as to the need for coordination of these
projects should their construction dates coincide, while unlikely, is a valid one. Of the three
projects, only the 63rd Street / Indian Creek flyover has been funded. The project is
scheduled to begin construction in January of 2005 and is expected to be complete in
2006, Neither Phase I nor Phase II of the SR 934 corridor has been funded for construction
at this point. Should the projects proceed to implementation, the earliest possible date
they could be set for construction is 2010. While the Broad Causeway bridge is not an
FDOT project, it will nonetheless go through the Miami Dade County Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for prioritization. As each of the entities involved is represented on the
MPO board, that is where any coordination should take place.
Recommended actions
The Administration is preparing a letter to FDOT urging them to prioritize the short term
improvements in the Phase II (Miami Beach) portion of the corridor and to schedule the
PD&E study for long range improvements in their work program. We will also include these
projects in the City's request to the MPO.
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The Administration will publicize the December 2,2004 public meeting on the Phase I
alternatives analysis on the City's website and Channel 20.
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cc: Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
Bob Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Fred Beckmann, Public Works
Jorge Gomez, Planning Department
Richard Lorber, Planning Department
Joyce Meyers, Planning Department
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Engineers * Architects * Planners
AGENDA
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DATE: November 16, 2004
PROJECT: SR-934 (NW / NE 79th and 81st /82nd Street)
PD&E Study from NW 13th Court to Biscayne Bay
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Financial Project ID: 410646-2-22-01
C3TS Project No.: 00612-010
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
LOCATION: City of Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
4th Floor, City Managers Office
Miami Beach, Florida
SUBJECT: Coordination Meeting with the City of Miami Beach
1. Study Overview
Q Study Goals and Objectives
Q Area Residents and Business Concerns
Q Miami Beach Residents Concerns
Q Emergency Services Concerns
2. Alternatives Development
Q Proposed Alternatives (Typical Sections are attached for Reference Purposes)
o Alternative No.1: No-Build - This alternative consists of the no project alternative and is
utilized as a baseline for comparison purposes of the other alternatives. It can be selected as
the preferred alternatives if other alternatives do not meet the project goals and objectives
including benefit cost analysis results.
o Alternative No.2: Traffic Systems Management (TSM) - This alternative consists of the
Optimization of Traffic Signal Timing and Coordination coupled with minor roadway
improvements. Both 79th Street and 81sl/82nd Streets would be resurfaced. This would
involve placement of new pavement markings and upgrading roadway signage. The upgrades
would also require elimination of at least 25% of the existing 79th Street on-street parking
along the corridor due to (pavement stripping) non-compliance with standards. Parking
however would remain on both sides of the roadway along 79th Street. Border widths (Edge
of travel lane to Right-of-way line) can be reworked to accommodate landscape plantings and
parking. The typical section along 81 sl / 82nd Street would consist of a two WB II-ft lanes
with Alternating parking / landscaped borders on the sides. Bulb-outs provided at
intersections to accommodate shorter pedestrian crossing distances / times. The upgrades
would require elimination of at least 60% of the existing 81 sl /82nd Street on-street parking
along the corridor.
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o Alternative No. 2A: Traffic Systems Management (TSM) - This alternative consists l,)f the
Optimization of Traffic Signal Timing and Coordination coupled with minor roadway
improvements. Both 79th Street and 81't/82nd Streets would be resurfaced. This would
involve placement of new pavement markings and upgrading roadway signage. The upgrades
would also require elimination of at least 50% of the on-street parking along the corridor due
to (pavement stripping) non-compliance with standards. Border widths (Edge of travel lane to
Right-of-way line) can be reworked to accommodate landscape plantings and parking. The
typical section along 79th Street would include 8-ft Sidewalks, One II-ft WB through lane,
three II-ft EB through lanes and parking on the south side of the roadway (7.5-ft Parking
lane). The typical section along 81 ,t 18200 Street would consistofa two WB II-ft lanes with
Alternating parking 1 landscaped borders on the sides. Bulb-outs provided at intersections to
accommodate shorter pedestrian crossing distances 1 times. The upgrades would require
elimination of at least 60% of the existing 81't 18200 Street on-street parking along the
corridor.
o Alternative No.3: Two-Way - Conversion ofNEINW 79th Street to a five lane facility with
two lanes in each direction and a center two-way left turn (TWLT) lane. NEINW 81't 18200
Street would operate as a two-way two lane arterial. On-Street Parking is removed on 79th
Street and significantly reduced on 81 ,t 18200 to meet design standards (A reduction of 60%).
Sidewalks will be maintained at 6-ft along both corridors. Through Travel lanes will be
striped at ll-ft to accommodate future Street Car along 79th Street and meet Arterial
Standards. Landscaping will be restricted to back of sidewalk placement to accommodate
horizontal clearance requirements, sight -distance requirements, and allow for Streetscape and
lighting along 79th Street. The design of 81 ,t 18200 Street includes grassed areas, bulb-outs at
intersections, some on-street parking and landscaping. This alternative includes some right-
of-way acquisition (corner clips) for the purpose of meeting intersection geometric needs as
well as dual left turn lane requirements (Intersection of Biscayne and 79th Street).
o Alternative No. 3B: Two-way with Biscayne Blvd. Modifications - This alternative
consists of the same features as Alternative No. 3 above. In addition, this alternative
considers the addition of auxiliary lanes along Biscayne Boulevard in the north and south
direction. The extent of these proposed lanes are between NE 74th Street and NE 87th Street.
Biscayne Boulevard would be reconfigured within this segment, thus providing three through
lanes in both the northbound and southbound directions. This modification of Biscayne
Boulevard will require right-of-way acquisition including cutting and retrofitting some
building structures along this segment of the Biscayne Boulevard corridor. (This alternative
was deemed not feasible from a cost benefit (RIW costs versus Reduction in Travel
Delay) perspective and will be discounted as part of a fatal flaw discussion).
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o Alternative No.4: One-Way - Modification ofNEJNW 79th Street to a five lane facility with
three eastbound through lanes, a center two-way left turn (TWL T) lane (lO-ft width) and one
westbound through lane. NEJNW 81 st I 82Dd Street would operate as a one-way two lane
arterial. On-Street Parking is removed on 79th Street and significantly reduced on 81 sl / 8200
to meet design standards (A reduction of 60%). Sidewalks will be maintained at 6-ft along
both corridors. Through Travel lanes will be striped at II-ft to accommodate future Street
Car along 79th Street and meet Arterial Standards. Landscaping will be restricted to back of
sidewalk placement to accommodate horizontal clearance requirements, sight-distance
requirements, and allow for Streetscape and lighting along 79th Street. The design of 81511
8200 Street includes grassed areas, bulb-outs at intersections, some on-street parking and
landscaping. This alternative includes some right-of-way acquisition (comer clips) for the
purpose of meeting intersection geometric needs as well as dual left turn lane requirements
(Intersection of Biscayne and 79th Street).
o Alternative No.5: One-way Modified - This alternative is similar to Alternative No.4
above with the exception that NE/NW 79th Street is modified from just west of N. Miami
A venue to just west of NE 7th A venue. The roadway typical section within these limits
consists of three eastbound and two westbound through lanes with no center paved median.
The dual left signal requirements for eastbound 79th to northbound Biscayne Blvd are
provided through the use of a protected left turn bay and the use of the eastbound inside lane
as a shared through left lane set on a split phase signal operation. Right-of-way acquisition
requirements are similar to Alternative No.4 above to accommodate comer clips and the turn
lane at Biscayne and 79th Street.
o Alternative No.6: Two-way with Bicycle Facilities - This alternative is the same as
Alternative 3 above with the exception that parking and landscape areas along 81st 18200 Street
are reduced to accommodate bicycle facilities along the corridor. The bicycle facilities are
carried from just east of NW 13th Court to Biscayne Boulevard. A connection to the Bicycle
facilities is made at NE 4th Court to connect the corridor to 79th Street via NE 81 st to beyond
the S-Curve. This is being proposed to provide continuity to the bicycle path along the extent
of the project due to the reduced right-of-way east of Biscayne Boulevard along NE 8200
Street. The proposed bicycle facility consists of a 5-ft bike lane in each direction. No Bicycle
facilities are proposed along NE/NW 79th Street due to lack of right-of-way along this
corridor. The City of Miami will need to accept maintenance of the bicycle path for portions
which extend outside ofFDOT's right-of-way.
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o Alternative No.7: One-way with Bicycle Facilities - This alternative is the same as
Alternative 3 or 5 above with the exception that parking and landscape areas along 8151/8200
Street are reduced to accommodate bicycle facilities along the corridor. The bicycle facilities
are carried from just east of NW 13th Court to Biscayne Boulevard. A connection to the
Bicycle facilities is made at NE 4th Court to connect the corridor to 79th Street via NE 8151 to
beyond the S-Curve. This is being proposed to provide continuity to the bicycle path along
the extent of the project due to the reduced right-of-way east of Biscayne Boulevard along NE
82nd Street. The proposed bicycle facility consists of a lO-ft contra-flow bike path on the
north side ofNEINW 81st /8200 Street consisting oftwo 5-ft lanes. A bicyclist in the outside
lane would travel in the direction of the traffic stream while the cyclist heading against traffic
would travel closest to the sidewalk. No Bicycle facilities are proposed along NEINW 79th
Street due to lack of right-of-way along this corridor. The City of Miami will need to accept
maintenance of the bicycle path for portions which extend outside of FDOT' s right-of-way.
o Traffic Analysis
o Parking Implications
o R/W Implications
o Development Impacts
3. Environmental Issues
4. Public Involvement
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JEB BUSH
GOVERNOR
1000 Northwest III th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172-5800
JOSE ABREU
SECRETARY
November 9th, 2004
Reference:
Project Alternatives Informational Workshop for:
SR-934 (NWINE 79th, 81't and 82nd Streets) from NW 13th Court to Biscayne Bay
Project Development & Environment Study (PD&E)
Financial Project ID.: 410646-2-22-01
Federal Project ID.: N/A
Dear Resident/Business Owner:
This notice is to inform you that the Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled a Project
Alternatives Informational Workshop on the proposed roadway improvements to the above referenced
project. This workshop is part of a detailed engineering and environmental study that the FDOT conducts
on all major transportation improvement proposals. The proposed improvements under investigation
involve potential changes in lane configurations and travel patterns, including the possible conversion of
the one-way pair along the SR-934 Corridor to two separate two-way facilities.
The Project Alternatives Informational Workshop is being held in order to receive comments from the
general public, as well as to inform the public of the study's progress. The formal public hearing, as
required by State and Federal law, will be held later in the project development process. You will also
receive notification of that hearing. The meeting location, date and time are as follows:
Date:
Thursday, December 2nd, 2004
Time:
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Place:
JJ Dessalines C. Center
8325 N.E. 2nd A venue
Miami, Florida 33138
We invite and encourage you to attend the workshop to view and discuss this transportation improvement
study. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me
directly at (305)470-5183 or Ms. Darling Jarquin, Public Involvement Coordinator for C3TS at (305)445-2900.
Sincerely,
!JI{idiae{ Co{uai
Mr. Michael Colucci, P.E.
Project Manager
District Environmental Management Office
www.dot.state.fl.us
-* RECYCLED PAPER
SR-934 (NW/NE 79th, 81st and 82nd Streets) PO & ESlg
from NW 13th Court to Biscayne Bay FACT SHEET
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has initiated this Project Development
and Environment Study (PD&E) to determine and document the feasibility of improving
a three mile segment of the SR-934 Corridor. Within the project limits, NWfNE 79
Street and NWfNE 81st/82nd Street combine to form a one-way rair consisting of a six
lane unbalanced arterial facility. The three eastbound lanes on 79' Street are balanced by
one westbound lane on 79fu Street and two westbound lanes on 81 st/82nd Street. This
existing configuration does not perform the traditional role of a one-way pair due to the
presence of the sole westbound lane on 79fu Street. Recent planning studies by FDOT
and the City of Miami established the need for economic redevelopment along the
corridor and the desire of the community to improve these facilities. This study will look
at providing livability enhancements while balancing the regional mobility needs,
addressing traffic operations and evaluating safety concerns. This corridor is currently
serving as a primary access and hurricane evacuation route and debris removal route for
the City of Miami Beach. The PD&E Study is a process which integrates engineering
and environmental analysis with extensive public involvement including coordination
with local agencies, governmental entities and interested public officials to reach
consensus on project alternatives.
PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
The project limits extend from NW 13fu Court to Biscayne Bay. The proposed project
will evaluate potential changes in lane configurations and travel patterns including the
possible conversion of the existing one-way pair to two separate two-way facilities. A
Citizens Advisory Committee/ Business Advisory Committee (CAC/BAC) has been
established to provide local and regional input during the development of the project
alternatives. Members of the CAC/BAC were selected based on their ability to represent
their area, disseminate project information and gather pertinent information regarding the
desires and needs of the area they represent. All alternatives will be taken through a
comprehensive evaluation of engineering, environmental and community factors. The
comprehensive Public Involvement process includes several formal and informal
meetings with the general public, the CAC/BAC, local businesses, governmental
agencies, elected officials and all interested parties. To date, the project team has held three
meetings with the CAC/BAC, a kick-off meeting with the general public, a business kick-
off meeting and several meetings with several cities including the City of Miami, City of
Miami Beach and elected officials.
PROJECT STATUS
This study is currently in the alternatives development and evaluation stage of the PD&E
phase.. The intent of the PD&E study process is to develop each project to the level 01
detail necessary to accurately asesses the economicand environmental impacts througl
the application of preliminary engineering and environmental science. This is requirec
to comply with federal requirements, approval and subsequent funding of the project
The study began in August 2003 and is anticipated to be complete by September 01
2005. A Public Hearing alternatives development and evaluation stage is tentativel)
scheduled for July 2005.
MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about this study, please contact: Mr. Michael Colucci, P.E., FDOT Project
Manager, 1000 N.W. l1lth Avenue, Room 6103, Miami, FL 33172, (305) 470-5183, E-
mail: michael.colucci@dot.state.fl.us. You may also contact Ms. Darling Jarquin
C3TS Project Spokesperson, 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 445-2900 ext. 263. E-mail: darlingj(a)c3ts.com.
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Florida Department of Transportation
JEB BUSH
GOVERNOR
1000 Northwest 111 th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172-5800
JOSE ABREU
SECRETARY
9 de noviembre, 2004
Referente:
Taller de Informacion de Alternativas para el Proyecto de:
La Carretera Estatal 934 (Calles 79, 81 y 82 del NE/NW) partiendo del 13 Court
del NW basta la Bahla de Biscayne
Proyecto de Desarrollo y Medio Ambiente
Proyecto Financiero: 410646-2-22-01
Proyecto Federal: N/A
Estimado Residentel Dueno de Negocio:
La presente notificacion es para infonnarle que el Departamento de Transporte de la Florida ha
convocado un Taller de Informacion dE Altemativas para el Proyecto de mejoras de las carreteras arriba
mencioliadas. Este taller es parte de un estudio detallado de ingenieria y condiciones ambientales que el
Departamento de Transporte de la Florida efectua en todos sus proyectos de mejoras de transporte. Las
mejoras que se estan investigando resultaran en cambios potenciales de configuracion de carrileras y
rutas de transito, incluyendo la posible conversion de las dos calles en el Corredor de la Carretera Estatal
934, una yendo hacia el este y la otra yendo hacia el oeste a dos calles independientes, cada una con sus
propias vias en las dos direcciones.
El Taller de Informacion de Altemativas del Proyecto se efectuara para recibir comentarios del publico
en general como tambien para infonnarle a dicho publico los resultados del estudio. La audiencia
publica formal, requerida por las leyes federales y estatales, se llevara a cabo mas adelante y se enviara
una notificacion de dicha audiencia. Ellocal, fecha y hora de la junta es como sigue:
Fecba:
jueves 2 de diciembre, 2004
Hora:
7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.
Local:
JJ Dessalines C. Center
8325 N.E. 2nd A venue
Miami, Florida 33138
Los invitamos y animamos a que asistan al Taller para que vean y discutan estas mejoras en el estudio de
transporte. Si tienen cualquier pregunta 0 necesitan informacion adicional, pueden llamanne directamente
a rnf al (305) 470-5183 0 la Srta. Darling Jarquin, Coordinadora de Relaciones PUblicas de C3TS al (305)
445-2900.
Atentamente,
MicIiae{ Co{ucci
Michael Colucci, P. E.
Administrador del Proyecto
Oficina de Administraci6n del Distrito de Condiciones Ambientales
WWW.oot.stateJl.us
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CARRETERA ESTATAL 934; (gALLES 79, 81Y 82Da~,~
Desde la13CourtdelNW hasta la Bahia de Bisea
JUSTIFICACION DEL PROYECTO
EI Departamento de Transporte de La Florida (FDOT) ha iniciado este Estudio del
Impacto Ambiental y de Desarrollo para detenninar y documentar la viabilidad de
meJorar este segmento de tres millas de la Carretera Estatal 934. Los limites del
proyecto actualmente incluyen una arteria disimil, compuesta de seis vias, en la cual
se combinan las Calles 79, 81 Y 82 del NW/NE, las cuales en conjunto forman un
camino de un solo sentido, ambas vias en la misma direcci6n. Las tres carrileras en
direcci6n este, a 10 largo de la Calle 79 son i~aladas por un carrilera en direcci6n
oeste por la calle 79 y (Ios carrileras en direcclon oeste a 10 largo de la Calles 81/82.
Esta configuraci6n actual no efect6a la labor tradicional de un par de vias que corren
en la misma direcci6n, debido a la conformaci6n de la carrilera separada, que corre en
direcci6n oeste por la Calle 79. Estudios recientes llevados a cabo por el
Departamento de Transporte de La Florida y por la Ciudad de Miami asentaron la
necesidad de acelerar eJ desarrollo econ6mlco a 10 largo de este corredor. Estos
estudios tambien demostraron el deseo de la comunidad de mejorar estas vias de
tninsito. Este estudio analizara el potencial de proveer medlOs que realcen la
habitabilidad del area mientras se equilibran las necesidades de traslaci6n, siempre
respondiendo al ordenamiento del tninsito y evaluando toda inquietud concemiente a
resguardar la seguridad. Este corredor en la actualidad sirve como acceso primario y
ruta de evacuaci6n en caso de huracanes, al igual que de ruta para la elimmaci6n de
escombros para la Ciudad de Miami Beach. EI Estudio del Impacto Ambiental y de
Desarrollo es un proceso que integra analices ambientales y de ingenieria con un
extenso proceso (Ie particlpaci6n publica la cual incluye coordinaci6n con otras
agencias locales, entidades gubemamentales y oficiales electos, para asi alcanzar un
consenso en altemativas al proyecto.
CARACTERlSTICAS DEL PROYECTO
Los limites del proyecto se extienden desde la 13 Court del NW hasta la Bahia
Biscayne. EI estudio evaluara los cambios potenciales en confi~raciones de
carrileras y patrones de transito, incluyendo la posibilidad de convertir la situaci6n
actual a 10 largo de la Carretera Estatal 934, de un par de vias, corriendo en el mismo
senti do, a la altemativa de dos diferentes instalaciones en direcciones opuestas. Se ha
creadO un comite de asesoramiento compuesto de residentes y comerciantes del area.
Durante el desarrollo de las alternativas al proyecto, estas personas proveeran ideas
con perspectivas locales y regionales. Los miembros de estos comites fueron
seleccionados en base a su habilidad de representar el area, diseminar la informaci6n
acerca del pro)'ecto y recopilar datos pertinentes en relaci6n a los deseos y
necesidades (lei area que representan. Todas las altemativas seran procesadas a traves
de una evaluaci6n cabal que incorpore los aspectos ambientales, comunitarios y de
ingenieria. EI proceso de Participaci6n Publica incluira varias reuniones formales e
informales con el publico en general, los comites de asesoramiento de residentes y
propietarios de negocios, otros comerciantes del area, agencias gubemamentales,
oficiales electos y cualquier otro interesado. Hasta la fecha, el team del proyecto ha
convocado tres reuniones con el Comite de Asesoramiento de Residentes y
Propietarios de Negocios, una reuni6n inicial con el PUblico en General, una reunion
iniclal con los Propietarios de Negocios )' varias reuniones con distintas ciudades,
entre elias, la Ciudad de Miami, la Ciudad de Miami Beach y Oficiales Electos.
ESTADO DEL PROYECTO
Presentemente, este Estudio de Impacto Ambiental y de Desarrollo se encuentra en la
etapa de Desarrollos Altemativos y Evaluaci6n. La meta del proceso del Estudio del
Impacto Ambiental y de Desarrollo es el de desarrollar cada proyecto hasta el nivel
necesario para acertadamente evaluar los impactos econ6micos y ambientales, a
traves de la aplicaci6n de niveles preliminares de las ciencias ambientales y de
ingenieria. Esto es todo requerido para cumplir con las imposiciones federales, las
cuales llevan a la acel?taci6n y financiamiento del proyecto. EI Estudio comenzo en
agosto del 2003 y esta pronosticado que se completara para septiembre, 2005. Una
audiencia publica ha sido convocada, tentativamente, para el mes de julio 2005.
MAs INFORMACION
Para aprender mas acerca de este estudio, por favor comuniquese con el Sr. Michael
Colucci, J.P., Administrador de Proyectos del Departamento de Transporte de La
Florida, a la direccion, 1000 NW III Avenue, Numero 6103, Miami, FL 33172, 0 al
telefono (305) 470-5183, 0 mediante el correo electr6nico:
m'chael.c lucci dot.state.fl.us. Si desea, tambien puede comunicarse con la Vocera
del Proyecto, la rta. Darling Jarquin, a la compafila consultora C3TS, localizada en
el 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134, 0 al telefono (305) 445-2900,
extension 263,0 mediante el correo electronico: djarquin(Q}c3ts.com.