I-10 Master Plan Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties TPO Meetings Tier II June 11 th & 13 th, 2012
Agenda Introduction & Background Study Area Purpose & Need Project Status Tier Methodology & Tier I Evaluation Candidate Tier II Alternatives Next Steps How to Get Involved!
Introduction & Background In 1993, Florida Statutes created the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS) primary purpose move people and goods efficiently within the state using highways As an update to the FIHS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in 2003 adopted a statewide transportation network of high-priority multimodal transportation facilities called the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). Source: FDOT Systems Planning Office
Introduction & Background The goal of the SIS Enhance Florida s economic competitiveness by focusing limited state resources on major roadway, rail, waterway, seaport, airport, and spaceport facilities that move a vast majority of the freight and passengers between regions in the state. The FDOT plays an important role in maintaining mobility for the future of SIS Corridors. development of strategic plans for corridors that incorporate a wide range of alternative actions and modal opportunities. Source: FDOT Systems Planning Office
Introduction & Background In District Three, the SIS consists of a number of components including Commercial Airports, Seaports, Passenger Rail Corridors, Freight Rail Corridors, Waterways and Highways. These facilities are structured into a network through a series of Hubs, Corridors and Connectors. The purpose of this study is to analyze a key highway corridor, Interstate 10 (I-10).
Introduction & Background
Purpose & Need The last I-10 Master Plan was completed in 1995 Typically, Master Plans are updated every 10 years The 1995 plan resulted in over $250 million spent on improvements to the interstate in this area.
Purpose & Need The 1995 Master Plan focused on highway improvements by 4-laning or 6-laning This study would include other modes of transportation and other highway methods, such as managed lanes This update will ensure proposed concepts will accommodate the travel demands through the Year 2040.
Project Status Data Analysis/Existing Conditions Report Report is completed Will be available on-line
Project Status Conceptual Mobility Enhancement Alternatives (CMEA) Methodology Developed Goals and Objectives consistent with the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) Developed Criteria and Measures and reviewed with Project Coordination Team (PCT)
Project Status Conceptual Mobility Enhancement Alternatives (CMEA) Developed scale ratings & potential Tier I Strategies
Tier I Evaluation During Tier I alternatives were given a score for all evaluation criteria using the measures of effectiveness The alternative highly satisfies the criterion; The alternative moderately satisfies the criterion; and The alternative minimally satisfies, or does not satisfy the criterion. Alternatives with the highest overall score were considered for further Tier II evaluation
Tier I Evaluation
Tier I Evaluation Based on the Tier I analysis, the following six alternatives were selected for further analysis in Tier II No Build Minimum Build Multimodal Strategies New General Use Lanes New Interchanges Separate HOV/managed lanes
Developing Tier II Transition from a general Tier I review to a detailed Tier II review Specific projects from various sources were developed based on the Tier I recommendations Specific projects are organized into Tier II alternatives
Candidate Tier II The developing Tier II Alternatives began with the development of a list of specific candidate projects from various sources: Previous Studies and Reports; Public Involvement and FL-AL TPO; and Consultant Team and Project Coordination Team (PCT).
Alternative 1 Candidate Tier II No Build Alternative Alternative 2 Projects in the FL-AL TPO 2035 LRTP Alternative 3 Existing Conditions Analysis and Public Meetings Alternative 4 Managed Lanes and ITS
Alternative 1 The No Build alternative Includes committed projects Provide 6 lanes of capacity I-10 from SR 291/ Davis Hwy to Escambia Bay bridge I-10 from Escambia Bay bridge to SR 281/Avalon Blvd. Modified Interchange I-10 @ Scenic Hwy/US 90 I-10 @ Avalon Blvd./SR 281
Alternative 1
Alternative 1
Alternative 2 Focuses on implementing Local Plans Includes committed projects Provide 6 lanes of capacity I-10 from SR 291/ Davis Hwy to Escambia Bay bridge I-10 from Escambia Bay bridge to SR 281/Avalon Blvd. Modified Interchange I-10 @ Scenic Hwy/US 90 I-10 @ Avalon Blvd./SR 281
Additional projects Alternative 2 Provide 6 Lanes of Capacity I-10 from Alabama State Line to US 29 I-10 from SR 281/Avalon Blvd to Okaloosa County Line New Interchange I-10 @ Beulah Road I-10 @ Ninth Avenue (SR 289)
Alternative 2 Modified Interchange I-10 @ US 29 Park-N-Ride I-10 @ W. Nine Mile Rd I-10 @ SR 87 Transit Express Bus from Downtown Pensacola to SR 281 and SR 87 via I-10 Express Bus from Downtown Pensacola to Nine Mile Road via I-10
Alternative 2
Alternative 2
Alternative 3 Focuses on projects identified during existing conditions review and public meetings Includes committed projects Provide 6 lanes of capacity I-10 from SR 291/ Davis Hwy to Escambia Bay bridge I-10 from Escambia Bay bridge to SR 281/Avalon Blvd. Modified Interchange I-10 @ Scenic Hwy/US 90 I-10 @ Avalon Blvd./SR 281
Additional projects Alternative 3 Provide 6 lanes of capacity I-10 from SR 297/Pine Forest Rd to US 29 Provide 8 lanes of capacity I-10 from US 29 to I-110 Modified Interchanges I-10 @ US 29 I-10 @ SR 297/Pine Forest Rd I-10 @ I-110 & SR 291/Davis Hwy
Park-N-Ride ITS Alternative 3 I-10 @ SR 281/Avalon Blvd (Expand) I-10 @ Scenic Hwy/US 90 (Expand) ITS conduit in all bridge replacements Extension of ITS throughout all of Santa Rosa County
Alternative 3 Ramps (Increase lengths to meet FDOT standards) I-10 @ Nine Mile Rd EB Exit Ramp from 285 to 350 EB Entrance Ramp from 970 to 1200 WB Entrance Ramp from 846 to 1200 I-10 @ Pine Forest Rd/CR 297 EB Entrance Ramp from 900 to 1200 WB Entrance Ramp from 1000 to 1200
Alternative 3 Ramps I-10 @ Pensacola Blvd/US 29 WB Entrance Ramp from 680 to 1200 I-10 @ Davis Highway/SR 291 WB Entrance Ramp from 550 to 1200 I-10 @ Avalon Blvd/SR 281 EB Exit Ramp from 300 to 350 EB Entrance Ramp from 800 to 1200 WB Exit Ramp from 300 to 350
Alternative 3 Ramps I-10 @ CR 191/Garcon Point Rd WB Entrance Ramp from 1030 to 1200 I-10 @ Ward Basin Rd EB Exit Ramp from 300 to 350 WB Entrance Ramp from 750 to 1200
Alternative 3 Bridges (Improve vertical clearance to meet FDOT standard of 16 6 ) I-10 @ CR 99 I-10 @ US 90A I-10 @ SR 297/Pine Forest I-10 @ US 29 I-10 @ 9th Ave/SR 289 I-10 @ SR 281/Avalon Blvd I-10 @ CR 191
Alternative 3 Bridges: I-10 @ CR 89 I-10 @ Jones Rd I-10 @ Miller Bluff Rd
Alternative 3
Alternative 3
Alternative 4 Focuses on implementing Managed Lanes Provide 2 Lanes of Capacity using Managed Lanes I-10 from West of 9 Mile Rd. to Escambia Bay bridge New Potential Access Points I-10 @ West of 9 Mile Rd. I-10 @ US 29 I-10 @ Scenic Hwy/US 90
Alternative 4 ITS ITS conduit in all bridge replacements Extension of ITS throughout all of Santa Rosa County
Alternative 4
Next Steps Work with the WFRPC and local partners on developing and analyzing Tier II alternatives Continue meeting with Project Coordination Team (Technical Steering Committee) Next Tier II meeting is June 13 th Submit Draft Methodology report
How to Get Involved? Attend future Public Meetings Especially the Tier II Meetings for discussion and input on potential concepts Tier II Meetings June 19 th WFRPC Conference Room - 5 p.m. June 21 th Santa Rosa County Auditorium - 5 p.m. Tier II concepts will be advanced to the Preferred Alternative
How to Get Involved? Access Website for more information and to submit comments http://www.i-10masterplannwflorida.com
How to Get Involved? Contact: Quinton Williams FDOT Project Manager 850.415.9426 quinton.williams@dot.state.fl.us Michael Plagens CDM Smith 850.386.9530 plagensma@cdmsmith.com
Discussion Any questions?