Steven C. Braun, P.E. Senior Project Manager. A Master Plan identified a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the corridor … This LPA was adopted by.

Steven C. Braun, P.E.Steven C. Braun, P.E.Senior Project ManagerSenior Project Manager

A Master Plan identified a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the corridor

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This LPA was adopted by Broward County and approved by FHWA

The “corridor” LPA is advancing through two separate projects:

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Project LimitsProject Limits

To Naples

To Naples

To Port Everglades/

Airport

To Port Everglades/

Airport

To Miami

To Miami

Project LimitsProject Limits

The Planning The Planning ““Vision” for I-595Vision” for I-595

Transit Facility

Reversible Lanes

Ramp Braid

Project NeedProject Need

• Broward County has been one of the fastest growing urban areas in the US

• Only east-west expressway in Broward County• Strategic Intermodal Corridor• Existing AADT >180,000 vpd• 2034 AADT >300,000 vpd

• District 4 SIS – Growth Management Priority

• Truly Multi-Modal Corridor I-75 & Sawgrass Expressway I-95 & Florida’s Turnpike Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Port Everglades Connection to Tri-Rail and Amtrak Proposed Transit Facility Broward County Greenway

Strategic Strategic Intermodal CorridorIntermodal Corridor

Key ComponentsKey Components

• Transit Facility

• Highway Improvements Reversible Lanes Ramp Braids Turnpike Interchange CD (Collector-Distributor) System SR 84 Continuous Connection Auxiliary Lanes

PD&E Study PD&E Study

• Unique project due to complexity and integration with other projects

• Overall project cost >$1 Billion• High profile project with interest by many

agencies, municipalities, residential communities and businesses

• Priority corridor for roadway and transit improvements

The I-595 SystemThe I-595 System

ReversibleLanes

C-D System

Transit System

Davie Rd.University Dr.

Pine Island Rd.Nob Hill Rd.Hiatus Rd.

Flamingo Rd.136th Ave.

Sawgrass Mills /Bank Atlantic Center

SR 84SR 7

Florida'sTurnpike

To Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

Florida'sTurnpike

I-595 GPLanes

To Port / Airport

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PD&E Study Functions PD&E Study Functions & Goals& Goals

• Maintain Consistency with the LPA • Minimize overall project impacts • Develop a project that can be implemented

• Build Consensus • Maintain project schedule

•Advance corridor improvements•Phases of project funded

• Priority project• High profile complex project

– Public Understanding– Design Decisions

• Early validation of project alternatives• Public expectations

Why Invest in Why Invest in 3D Visualization?3D Visualization?

• Obtain (and maintain) buy-in from: Management Stakeholders Agencies Team members

Why Invest in Why Invest in 3D Visualization?3D Visualization?

12-mile Corridor Focus Areas

•Cost & Schedule•Developed one section of the corridor

Different AlternativesElevated Reversible LanesTransit LocationRamp BraidsCommunity Concerns (Location, Noise, Visual)

Turnpike Interchange

Development Development of 3D Visualizationof 3D Visualization

Elevated Elevated Reversible Reversible Lanes ????Lanes ????

Oh, Okay … Oh, Okay … Elevated Elevated

Reversible Reversible LanesLanes ! !

What is a “Braided What is a “Braided Ramp” ??Ramp” ??

No, seriously … No, seriously … what is a “Braided what is a “Braided

Ramp” ??Ramp” ??

Braided RampsBraided Ramps

Public HearingPublic Hearing

REV

I-595 EBI-595 WB

AUX AUXGENERALPURPOSE

SR 84WB

SR 84EB

PROPOSEDTRANSIT

GENERALPURPOSE

CONCRETESIDEWALK

REV

I-595 EBI-595 WB

AUX AUXGENERALPURPOSE

SR 84WB

SR 84EB

PROPOSEDTRANSIT

GENERALPURPOSE

CONCRETESIDEWALK

Master Plan’s LPAMaster Plan’s LPA

REVERSIBLE LANES

I-595 EBI-595 WB

AUX AUXGENERALPURPOSE

SR 84WB

SR 84EBGENERAL

PURPOSE

CONCRETE SIDEWALK

PROPOSEDTRANSITOR AUXLANES

PD&E PD&E Preferred AlternativePreferred Alternative

The ResultsThe Results

• Improved deliverable from the PD&E process

• Better Integration of Transit Improvements

• Helped identify the best use of existing right of way for both roadway and transit

• Helped create a shared vision

• Helped “visualize” the vision

The ResultsThe Results

• Gained consensus

• Project is being advanced

• Better understanding of proposed improvements

• Ownership of the PD&E alternative’s geometry = No major re-design

• Selection of THE Preferred Alternative

• BEAT the original aggressive

project schedule!

Use the 3D Visualization as a Tool …

• 3D Visualization at Key Milestones

• Project Website

• Future Public Meetings

• Agency Coordination

• Value Engineering / Design Review

• Incorporate Data

(GIS, Environment, Traffic, Land Use, Public Comments)

Future Future Opportunities?Opportunities?

Future Future Opportunities?Opportunities?

Develop a Project that can be Implemented • Constructability Review• Review key decisions• Facilitate a “seamless” transition to Final Design • Develop the phasing of multiple design/construction

packages• Build onto the 3D Model

• Review & evaluate constructability, compatibility and MOT between adjacent projects

Steven C. Braun, P.E.Senior Project Manager

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY

• Martin County MPO’s #1 Priority

• Engineering & Environmental Analysis

• New Bridge Crossing on a New Alignment

• Connecting Palm City with the City of Stuart

• Alternate Route to SR 714 & the Palm City Bridge

• Widen Existing Local Roads

• Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

• Cost Estimate: $200 Million

Kanner Highway Intersection

Environmentally Sensitive Area

Palm City Bridge

Palm City Residential Community

CR 714

Indian Street

SR 714

Proposed Bridge

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

• Community Assessment Task Team (CATT)

• Agency & Stakeholder Workshops

• Continuous Public Involvement

• Exchange Information Build Consensus

• Community Characteristics Inventory & Database

CATT MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLER GROUPS

Regulatory Agencies Community Associations Local Government Community Services Emergency Services

3D VISUALIZATION

Justification Public Interest and Expectations

• Participation in the process

• Understand the alignment alternatives

• Martin County MPO’s #1 Priority

3D Model = Database

• Design / Permitting

• Construction

3D VISUALIZATION

Implementation “In-house” Project “Hybrid” Project

Consultant Support

District 4 Commitment

• Management Support

• High Profile Project

• Understanding of the Benefits

3D VISUALIZATION

Development 4-mile Corridor

Key Areas to Reference (“Landmarks”)

Different Alternatives

Grade Separation

“Phased Development” for the Public

Interactive Stations:• Typical Sections• Alignment Alternatives• Evaluation Matrices• 3D Visualization

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

3D Visualization …Allowed people to have a better understanding of the project, visualize the alternatives & make constructive comments.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Please show me the Please show me the difference between difference between the alternatives…the alternatives…

ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES

Alternative 2A

Alternative 2B

Alternative 2C

What is a What is a ““Grade Grade

Separation” ??Separation” ??

What will the What will the intersection intersection look like??look like??

What is the What is the bridge going to bridge going to

look like from my look like from my patio??patio??

PUBLIC HEARING

870 Attendees …

… 1600 comments received within the Public Hearing comment period

• Open Workshop• 3D Visualization • Video Presentation

PUBLIC HEARING

This was worth This was worth the the investmentinvestment, , good job CATTgood job CATT!!

Thank You