INTERNATIONAL DRIVE TRANSIT FEASIBILITY & ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
INTERNATIONAL DRIVET R A N S I T F E A S I B I L I T Y & A LT E R N AT I V E T E C H N O L O G Y A S S E S S M E N T
1 I-DRIVE TFATA OVERVIEW
I N T E R N A T I O N A L D R I V E 2 0 4 0 S T R A T E G I C V I S I O N
I-DRIVE DISTRICTCONNECTED – COMPLETE – AUTHENTIC – PROSPEROUS – SUSTAINABLE
TRANSFORMATIVE TOOLS
LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS PARKING MOBILITY
GOALS
Walkability, cycling, and
transit
Diversity of uses and
housing types
Civic and public gathering
places
Infill and redevelopment opportunities
Resource conservation and efficiency
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SUBDISTRICTS (FOCUS AREAS)
CONVENTION CENTER
RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
ENTERTAINMENT SEA WORLDDESTINATION
PARKWAYUNIVERSAL BOULEVARD
ROSEN & SHINGLE
CREEK
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Source: I-Drive 2040 Strategic Vision, Orange County Planning Division
O R L A N D O A N D I - D R I V E V I S I T O R S
I-Drive Resort Area Visitor Market Shares
• Record number of U.S. visitors: 68.55 million (up 4.1 percent)
• Record number of international visitors: 6.48 million (up 5.4 percent )
America’s most visited destination
Orlando Visitors 2018
Source: I-Drive Economic Impact Analysis, 2017.
CARRIER DRIVE
SAND LAKE ROAD
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VIA MERCADO
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DESTINATION PARKWAY
S T U D Y L I M I T S A N D B O U N D A R Y / S E G M E N T S
• International Drive – Sea Harbor Drive to Sand Lake Road
• Via Mercado – International Drive to Universal Boulevard
• Destination Parkway – International Drive to Tradeshow Boulevard
• Tradeshow Boulevard – Destination Parkway to Universal Boulevard
• Universal Boulevard – Tradeshow Boulevard to Sand Lake Road
• Incorporate results of the KirkmanRoad Extension Project – Universal Boulevard to Carrier Drive
T F A T A S C O P E A N D S C H E D U L E
Agency / Organization Completed Pending
Orange County Convention Center X
International Drive Business Improvement District X
Orange County Real Estate Management Division X
Orange County Utilities X
Orange County Public Works X
Orange County Traffic Engineering X
LYNX X
Florida Department of Transportation X
Orange County Environmental X
Fire Rescue Department X
Orange County Sheriff’s Office X
Orlando Utilities Commission X
International Drive CRA Advisory Committee X
Duke Energy X
Federal Transit Administration X
Army Corps of Engineers X
South Florida Water Management District X
A G E N C Y / S M A L L G R O U P M E E T I N G S
Small Groups Completed Pending
Universal Orlando X
SeaWorld X
City of Orlando X
Bayshore at Vista Cay Condominiums HOA X
Tangelo Park HOA X
Hilton Orlando X
Rosen Hotels & Resorts X
Hyatt Regency Orlando X
Wyndham Orlando Resort X
Pointe Orlando X
International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce
X
Visit Orlando X
Dowdy Realty North International Drive X
ETC of Central Florida X
Paramount Hospitality Management / Avanti Hotel
X
P R O J E C T I M P L E M E N T A T I O N T I M E L I N E
• Transit alignments and vehicle technology
• Public and stakeholder involvement
• Funding strategy and implementation plan
Feasibility Study
• Final transit alignment and stop locations
• Environmental review
• Financial plan
Project Development and Environmental
Review
• Local utility coordination
• Design and construction documents
• Vehicle procurement
Project Design and Procurement
• Coordination with affected properties
• Ongoing utility coordination
• Safety and security
Construction and Testing • Integration with
regional traffic and transit
• Operating and maintenance procedures
System Opening
Typical project duration 7 – 9 years
2 WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “PREMIUM TRANSIT”?
P R E M I U M T R A N S I T S E R V I C E
• Modern Vehicle Technology
• Level Boarding and Multiple Doors
• Higher Service Frequencies
• Dedicated Guideway
• Station Spacing
• Station Amenities and Real-Time Information
Level Boarding
Dedicated Guideway
BRT Station
Modern Streetcar
Premium Bus
AV/CV &Emerging
Technologies
T R A N S I T V E H I C L E T E C H N O L O G I E S
P R E M I U M T R A N S I T T Y P I C A L S E C T I O N S
Curb Running
• Minimize impacts to roadway access management
• Reduce conflicts with pedestrian crossing to access stations
Curb Running Bus
Curb Running Streetcar
P R E M I U M T R A N S I T T Y P I C A L S E C T I O N S
Median Running Bus
Median Running Streetcar
Median Running
• Reduce conflicts with right-turning vehicles
• Reduce conflicts with bicycles and pedestrian
3 TRADESHOW IMPROVEMENTS
T R A D E S H O W B O U L E V A R D C O N C E P T 1
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CONCEPT 1:4 LANES + 2 BUS ONLY LANES (MEDIAN)+ TRUCK ONLY LANE
T R A D E S H O W B O U L E V A R D C O N C E P T 1 T Y P I C A L S E C T I O N
MULTI-USE TRAIL
TRUCK STAGING LANE
DEDICATED BUS LANESSIDEWALK
CONCEPT 1:4 LANES + 2 BUS ONLY LANES (MEDIAN)+ TRUCK ONLY LANE
T R A D E S H O W B O U L E V A R D C O N C E P T 2
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CONCEPT 2:4 LANES + 2 BUS ONLY LANES + TRUCK ONLY LANE
T R A D E S H O W B O U L E V A R D C O N C E P T 2 T Y P I C A L S E C T I O N
MULTI-USE TRAIL
TRUCK STAGING LANE
DEDICATED BUS LANE
DEDICATED BUS LANE
SIDEWALK
CONCEPT 2:4 LANES + 2 BUS ONLY LANES + TRUCK ONLY LANE
T R A D E S H O W B O U L E V A R D C O N C E P T 2 A T Y P I C A L S E C T I O N
MULTI-USE TRAIL
DEDICATED BUS LANE
DEDICATED BUS LANE
CONCEPT 2A:4 LANES + 2 BUS ONLY LANES + TRUCK ONLY LANE
TRUCK STAGING LANE SIDEWALK
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T R A D E S H O W B O U L E V A R D C O N C E P T 3
CONCEPT 3:6 GENERAL PURPOSE LANES