Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting #2

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1 Stakehlder Advisry Grup Meeting #2 March 3, 2016 BROOKS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STUDY

2 Agenda Welcme Intrductins Recap: Prject Overview & Prcess Prject Status Update Envirnmental Agency Crdinatin Engineering Analysis (Traffic & Typical Sectin) Envirnmental Analysis Open Discussin Adjurn 2f 15

3 Recap: Purpse and Need What is the Purpse f the Study? Identify the best slutin and lcatin fr replacement f the existing Brks Bridge and secure federal apprvals Why is the Prject Needed? Structurally deficient Des nt meet current design standards Des nt meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian/bike requirements 3f 15

4 Brks Bridge Replacement Study Prject Lcatin Map

5 Brks Bridge Replacement Study Prject Schedule Prject Initiatin Envirnmental & Engineering Data Cllectin Public Kickff Meeting Alternatives Analysis Envirnmental Analysis Alternatives Public Wrkshp Envirnmental & Engineering Dcuments Public Hearing Final FHWA Prject Apprval Feb Apr Jul Jan May Jan Feb Dec Cmmunity Outreach 5f 20

6 Status Update Cmpleted initial envirnmental agency crdinatin (ETDM) Cmpleted Navigatin Study Cmpleted traffic mdeling Began alternatives analysis Began envirnmental evaluatin Cntinued public utreach activities STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP Determine Bridge Height Analyze Current and Future Traffic Analyze Typical Sectins Develp Alternatives Evaluate Alternatives Determine Recmmended Replacement Alternative 6f 20

7 ETDM Review Summary Degrees f Effect PHYSICAL NATURAL CULTURAL COMMUNITY Air Quality Cntaminated Sites Infrastructure Nise Navigatin Castal & Marine Farmlands Fldplains Special Designatins Water Quality & Quantity Wetlands Wildlife & Habitat Histric Archelgical Sites Recreatin Areas Sectin 4(f) Ptential Aesthetic Effects Ecnmic Land Use Mbility Relcatin Scial N/A N/A N Invlvement 3 Mderate Fr additinal infrmatin n the FDOT Efficient Transprtatin 1 Enhanced 4 Substantial Decisin Making (ETDM) and Envirnmental Technical Advisry Team (ETAT) prcess, visit: 0 Nne 5 Dispute Reslutin (prject number 14214). 2 Minimal 7

8 ETDM Review Summary f Primary ETAT Reviewer Cncerns Scial/Cultural Resurces Ptential right-f-way acquisitin f cmmercial, residential, r recreatin prperties Ptential t impact parks and histric prperties, cnsidered Sectin 4(f) resurces Natural Resurces Strmwater runff has ptential t impact surface waters and wetlands Gulf Islands Natinal Seashre is a Flrida Outstanding Water requiring high prtectin Valuable habitats including estuarine salt marsh and sea grass beds in prject area Multiple Federal and State threatened and endangered species ptentially present and prtectin measures must be in place fr each Essential Fish Habitat within prject area and will require crdinatin with NMFS Physical Resurces Ptentially cntaminated sites near the crridr must be evaluated Bridge must meet required clearances and btain USCG permit 8

9 1 Determine Bridge Height US Cast Guard Required Clearances 9f 20

10 1 Determine Bridge Height ADA Requirements 10 f 20

11 2 Analyze Current & Future Traffic 2040 Traffic 58,700 vehicles per day crssing Brks Bridge 11 f 20

12 3 Analyze Typical Sectins f 20

13 3 Analyze Typical Sectins f 20

14 Bridge Cnstructin Phasing EXISTING CONDITION f 20

15 Bridge Cnstructin Phasing PHASE I CONSTRUCTION f 20

16 Bridge Cnstructin Phasing PHASE IIA CONSTRUCTION f 20

17 Bridge Cnstructin Phasing PHASE IIB CONSTRUCTION f 20

18 Bridge Cnstructin Phasing FINAL CONDITION f 20

19 4 Develp Alternatives 19 f 20

20 5 Evaluate Alternatives Engineering Envirnmental Public Invlvement Purpse and Need Air Quality Public Meetings Alternatives Analysis Structures Traffic Right-f-Way Safety Bicycles/Pedestrians Nise Scial and Cmmunity Wetlands Wildlife and Habitat Visual and Aesthetics Parks and Recreatinal Facilities Agency and Elected Official briefings Stakehlder/Small grup meetings Website Newsletters Scial Media Drainage Water Quality Utilities Cultural Resurces Cst Land Uses Ecnmics Cntaminatin Cnstructin 20 f 20

21 Outreach Activities Okalsa-Waltn TPO Briefings April 16, 2015; February 18, 2016 Efficient Transprtatin Decisin Making (ETDM) Agency Review April 17, 2015 Octber 27, 2015 Public Kickff Meeting April 23, 2015 Stakehlder Advisry Grup Meetings September 10, 2015 March 3, f 20

22 Outreach Activities Lcal and agency crdinatin City f Frt Waltn Beach Chamber f Cmmerce Okalsa Cunty (Cmmissiners, Cnventin Center, Fire District, Public Wrks) Eglin Air Frce Base Natinal Park Service / Gulf Islands Natinal Seashre U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / Natinal Marine Fisheries Service Flrida Department f Envirnmental Prtectin Cast Guard Gulf Intracastal Canal Assciatin / Warrir Tmbigee Waterway Assciatin 22 f 20

23 Open Discussin What wuld yu like this prject t achieve? Ex., Less traffic, imprved cnnectivity What elements wuld yu like t see incrprated int the prject? Ex., sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use path, bridge verlks What cncerns d yu have? Ex., business impacts, cnstructin, access, safety 23 f 15

24 Stay Invlved Alternatives Public Meeting: Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lcatin: Emerald Cast Cnventin Center 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Frt Waltn Beach, Flrida Can t attend the meeting? Stay Invlved: Fllw us n Us: inf@brksbridgereplacement.cm 24