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1 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th Floor,, Florida, planhillsborough.org Meeting of the Livable Roadway Committee Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 9:00 AM Commissioner Lesley Les Miller, Jr. Hillsborough County MPO Chairman Councilman Harry Cohen City of MPO Vice Chairman Paul Anderson Port Authority Commissioner Kevin Beckner Hillsborough County Josh Burgin HART Mayor Frank Chillura Derek Doughty The Planning Commission Commissioner Ken Hagan Hillsborough County Joe Lopano Hillsborough Co. Aviation Authority Mayor Rick A. Lott City of Plant City Councilwoman Lisa Montelione City of Commissioner Sandra Murman Hillsborough County Councilman Mike Suarez City of Joseph Waggoner Expressway Authority Commissioner Stacy R. White Hillsborough County Beth Alden, AICP Executive Director Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization P.O. Box E. Kennedy, 18 th Floor, Florida P 813/ F 813/ transportation@plancom.org I. Call To Order II. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, please) III. Approval of LRC Minutes (January 21, 2015) IV. Status Reports A. Livable Intersections (Ken Sides) B. 3 th Street Redesign (Lisa Silva) C. Toll Study (FDOT representative) V. Old Business & New Business VI. VII. Adjournment Addendum A. Year in Review Report (Allison Yeh) B. Transportation for Economic Development Public Participation Schedule Go Hillsborough C. MPO Meeting Summary The full agenda packet is available on the MPO s website, or by calling (813) The MPO does not discriminate in any of its programs or services. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Learn more about our commitment to non discrimination In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the materials attached are provided here for research and educational purposes, and are distributed without profit to MPO Board members, MPO staff, or related committees or subcommittees the MPO supports. Cooperative Comprehensive Multi-Modal Transportation Planning for Hillsborough County, Florida

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3 CALL TO ORDER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION LIVABLE ROADWAYS COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2015 MINUTES Chairman Lisa Montelione called the meeting to order at 9:10 am. The meeting was held in the Planning Commission boardroom on the 18th floor of the County Center Building. The Pledge of Allegiance was held. Members present: Councilman Lisa Montelione; Nina Mabilleau (arrived at 9:11 am); Lea DelTosto; Matthew Dockins, Mark Hudson; Chris Weber; David Hey; Angelo Rao (arrived at 9:30 am); Mike Williams; Charles White (arrived at 9:3 am); Laurie Potier- Brown; Justin Begley; Pierre Valles; Barbara Donerly; Catherine Coyle (arrived at 9:20 am); Arizona Jenkins (arrived at 10:20 am); Matthew Dockins (proxy for Roger Menendez); Grant Rimbey. Members excused: Karen Kress Others present: Lisa Silva, Beth Alden, Allison Yeh, Linda Ferraro, Joe Price, MPO staff; Katherine Eagan, Steve Feigenbaum, HART; David Bottomley, MetroPlan, Orlando. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Phil Compton of the Sierra Club spoke about the need for more funding for projects and keeping the community informed about Livable Roadways. Mr. Patrick Thorpe is an architect and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and wanted to be involved with the LRC. Ms. Silva said that there was a vacancy on the LRC for the AIA and encouraged him to complete an online application. CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Joint LRC/BPAC December 10, 201) Mr. Rimbey moved to approve the Joint LRC/BPAC December 10, 201 minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hey and carried.

4 LRC Minutes January 21, 2015 ACTION ITEMS A. Election of Officers Chair Montelione was reappointed by the MPO to serve as Chair of the LRC. Currently, Ms. Mabilleau serves as Vice Chair and Mr. Rimbey severs as Member at Large. Mr. Weber made a motion to keep the slate of officer as currently represented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Potier-Brown and carried. B. Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Gunn/Linebaugh Intersection Mr. Joe Price, MPO Staff, stated that the purpose of this project is to reduce vehicle delay, improve safety and reduce accident occurrences. The design improvements include: removal of the westbound left turn lane on Linebaugh Avenue; addition of a westbound right turn lane on Linebaugh Avenue; addition of an eastbound right turn lane on Linebaugh Avenue; addition of a northbound left turn lane on Gunn Highway and extending the existing southbound left turn lane on Gunn Highway. There were comments about pedestrian safety and the removal of the westbound left turn lane and whether or not there were traffic counts for that lane. The committee suggested addition of signs and signal design to improve safety. The committee also suggested early and significant notice to the public regarding the removal of the left turn onto Linebaugh Ave. Ms. Alden stated that county staff has been able to secure federal funding for safety improvements. Ms. DelTosto made a motion to approve the TIP amendment with suggestions and forward it to the MPO for approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hey and carried. STATUS REPORT A. Funding Selectin for Landscaping on State Roadways Mr. Daniel Kastelic of FDOT stated that FDOT s landscaping fund for state roads is a 1.5% set-aside from the district s total capital budget. Recently an opportunity appeared through the 2015 FDOT Landscape Funding Program. FDOT selected Dale Mabry Landscaping Project from Gandy to MacDill AFB for an additional $800,000 in 2

5 LRC Minutes January 21, 2015 funding. The City of will provide the landscape plan and oversee installation and maintenance for the Dale Mabry Highway Living Memorial Project. The s and Recreation staff has already started the design phase. The second project, Hillsborough Avenue, from the Hillsborough River to I-2, received an estimated $250, 000 in funding. Mr. Weber thanked FDOT for the landscaping that was done along the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Ms. Potier-Brown read a piece to the members about the Living Memorial Project that the City of is supporting to honor those military personnel who have been killed in the line of duty. Sabal Palms with Florida friendly plants will be planted starting at MacDill and extend to Gandy Boulevard. FDOT will fund $800,000 towards this project. The committee made suggestions to consider adding Busch Blvd and Fowler Blvd to the program. B. Streetcar Extension Study Mr. Steve Schukraft of HDR Engineering stated that the objective of the project was to look at past studies, promising scenarios, and preliminary costs and to upgrade to modern streetcars. They looked at extension to the Marion Transit Center (MTC) and focused on physical constraints and capacity. By doing so, they looked at designing for larger vehicles, double track for greatest capacity; minimize impacts on On-Street ing and consider the potential for future extension. The total cost for track and power upgrades, 8 modern streetcar vehicles, and maintenance and storage facility is $61,600,000. C. Highway 301 Fowler Avenue to SR 56 ETDM Review Ms. Allison Yeh of the MPO staff stated that the Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) process is Florida's procedure for reviewing qualifying transportation projects to consider potential environmental effects in the Planning phase. This process provides stakeholders the opportunity for early input, involvement, and coordination. It provides for the early identification of potential project effects and informs the development of scopes for projects advancing to the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) phase. 3

6 LRC Minutes January 21, 2015 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study to evaluate the expansion of a 13.8 mile segment of US 301 from its current two-lane undivided configuration to a divided roadway facility with paved shoulders, sidewalks/shared use paths in each direction, pedestrian features, and drainage improvements. The review period has begun for this project (ETDM No. 119) on US 301 from Fowler Avenue to proposed SR 56 (Pasco). Comments are due by February 16, Mr. Hey said he would like to wildlife crossings put in the area and asked if the project was going to follow the freight roadway design guidelines for the sensitivity of changing roadways. Ms. Yeh said she was not sure. A motion encouraged consideration of: "context along the roadway" such as demonstrated in the Freight Roadway Design Considerations, a wildlife crossing, designing to reflect the existing and future needs of the adjacent Fort King trail, add lighting where appropriate, consider scenic highway designation, linking to the annexation plan and trails. D. 201 Committee Attendance Report Ms. Silva reminded the members that if they have three or more consecutive unexcused absences from the meeting, they will be contacted to see if they wish to continue serving. Currently there is a vacancy which is Pierre Mathurin s seat. Mr. Michael Case was his alternate but has stepped down. Chair Montelione suggested contacting HART to see if they have a replacement. OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS A. Proposed CTST Joint Workshop #2 June 2 th (To replace the June 17 th LRC Meeting) Ms. Coyle made a motion to have the CTST Joint Workshop June 2 th in place of the June 17 th LRC meeting. Vice Chair Mabilleau seconded the motion, which carried. B. Open House Reception Ms. Silva invited the members to attend the Open House Reception for Mr. Ray Chiaramonte who was retiring. The event would be held in the Planning Commission s Boardroom January 30 th from 2-pm. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:01 am.

7 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th floor,, Florida, HillsboroughMPO.org Board & Committee Agenda Item Agenda Item: Presenter: Summary: Livable Intersections Ken Sides, PE, PTOE, Sam Schwartz Engineering FDOT has placed added emphasis on the development and construction of roundabouts statewide and directed each district office to include 2 projects on state highways in their 5 year work program annually for implementing roundabouts. Modern roundabouts reduce fatalities by more than 90%, injuries by 76% and all crashes by 35%. Put another way, conventional intersections kill at ten times the rate of modern roundabouts. Modern roundabouts are more efficient by reduced stopping and less delay. Cost effective benefits include installation, maintenance and operations (no signals), reduced pavement, and reduced right-of-way (single lane). A big reason that modern roundabouts work better is that there are less conflict points--for motorists the number drops from 32 to 8; while for pedestrians the number drops in half. Fewer conflict points mean safety is improved. Ken Sides will explain why and will describe the many ways communities can capitalize on the safety, operational and urban space enhancement benefits of modern roundabouts. Ken Sides, PE, PTOE, is a Professional Engineer, a certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer with Sam Schwartz Engineering in. He serves on the roundabout committees of both the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Transportation Research. He has been Project Manager for more than two dozen built modern roundabouts. Recommended Action: Prepared By: Attachments: Information only Lisa K. Silva, AICP, PLA None

8 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th floor,, Florida, HillsboroughMPO.org Board & Committee Agenda Item Agenda Item: Presenter: Summary: 3 th Street Redesign Video Last year, the City of conducted a study looking at a redesign of 3 th Street from Columbus Drive to Hillsborough Avenue. Preliminary design was funded through FDOT District 7 safety office. The city recognized the high number of crashes were a result of speeding vehicles and incorporated ways of slowing speeds in their design. If final design is approved this year, construction could begin in Recommended Action: Prepared By: Attachments: None. For information only. Gena Tores None.

9 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th floor,, Florida, planhillsborough.org Board & Committee Agenda Item Agenda Item: Presenter: Summary: (TBX) Study FDOT Representative The purpose of the (TBX) Master Plan is to evaluate the use of express lanes within interstate corridors in the Bay Region. The TBX is an express toll lane system that gives drivers a new choice in transportation while reducing travel times and helping relieve traffic congestion. These new express toll lanes next to the existing non-toll lanes along I- 2, I- and I- are being studied in Hillsborough and counties. In addition to the TBX Master Plan, FDOT and the Hillsborough MPO have joined together to look at the possibility of utilizing the TBX lanes for a premium express bus service, connecting Wesley Chapel, USF, Downtown, Westshore, Greater Gateway/Carillon, and Downtown St. Pete. The January FDOT public workshops documents are posted at Scroll down to the Starter Projects this is what is in the cost-feasible 200 Plan. A video about the project can be viewed at The purpose of this presentation is to provide committee comments. An additional option for public input is the link to the TBX MindMixer at Recommended Action: Prepared By: Attachments: Provide input Sarah McKinley and Lisa Silva, MPO Staff Map and information sheet of Proposed TBX Alignments

10 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE 2 Clearwater Benefits To You, Our Community And Region A new choice in transportation Bay drivers will be able to choose to pay a toll for a faster, more reliable trip. A quicker way to get there As a congestion-free lane, Bay Express will save time for drivers who choose this option. Plant City 2 Gulfport More reliable travel times will allow drivers to plan their travels precisely, without having to guess about time lost to traffic congestion. Saves time and fuel Along with quicker trips, Bay Express saves fuel by eliminating gas-wasting traffic jams. Reduces congestion on non-toll lanes By siphoning traffic from non-toll lanes, relieves congestion for all drivers. Improved mobility throughout Bay Relieving highway congestion can also reduce congestion on streets and roads. Good for businesses and our local economy Traffic congestion costs businesses lost time, wasted gas and travel expenses; it also drags down our local economy. Bay Express will change that. A new added lane lanes WILL NOT be created from existing non-toll lanes. Instead, Ellenton Bay Express lanes will be built next to existing non-toll lanes. Non-toll lanes will remain as they always have been, without any change or modification. Helping Bay grow smart Bay is growing. Bay Express is a smart way to accommodate and manage the increasing amount of traffic that comes with growth. : HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO. A system for all drivers is an affordable transportation choice. Studies in other cities reveal that express toll lanes are popular with drivers at all income levels. For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. FPN-25011_INSERT.indd 2 2/18/1 11:09 AM

11 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE February 201 FPN A Starter Project is under review to phase in. This would start with one express lane in each direction from Roosevelt/118th Avenue to th Street North. This express lane will tie into other proposed express lanes on the system. Drivers will still have the option to choose the existing non-toll lanes. Gandy Blvd. 2 th St North 6 miles INTERSTAT Bra 2 Gulfport Ellenton Plant City Clearwater 2 Gulfport This system segment considered in County for express toll lane feasibility is on I-2 from th Street North to Gandy Boulevard. The Master Plan could include two express lanes in each direction from the Howard Frankland Bridge to connect to Roosevelt/118th Avenue and one express lane from Roosevelt/118th Avenue to Gandy Boulevard (see illustration). The median from 5th Avenue North to Gandy Boulevard is preserved as a transit corridor as identified in the Alternative Analysis (AA) Study. 2 Clearwater General Use The (TBX) is an express toll lane system that gives drivers a new choice in transportation while reducing travel times and helping relieve traffic congestion. These new express toll lanes will be built in Hillsborough and counties next to the existing non-tolled lanes along I-2, I- and I-. Using a SunPass transponder, drivers can choose to pay a toll in order to use TBX lanes and enjoy a quicker commute. General Use HIL Contact Florida Department of Transportation, District N. McKinley Drive, Florida County Express I-2 from th Street North to Gandy Boulevard HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO. Memphis LinkedIn For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. FPN-25011_INSERT.indd 1 2/18/1 11:08 AM

12 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE February 201 FPN A Starter Project concept is under review to phase in TBX. This would start with one express lane in each direction. This express lane will tie into other proposed express lanes on the system. Drivers will still have the option to choose the existing non-toll lanes. 2 2 South of SR 60 Plant City Center 6 Sun miles 2 Ellenton Gulfport HILLSBOROUGH C Contact Florida Department of Transportation, District N. McKinley Drive, Florida HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO. Memphis For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. FPN _INSERT.indd 1 Plant City th St North Clearwater Gulfport LinkedIn This system segment considered in and Hillsborough Counties for express toll lane feasibility is on I-2 from north of th Street North to south of SR 60. The Master Plan could include two express lanes in each direction on the Howard Frankland Bridge and both causeway approaches to the bridge (see illustration). 2 Clearwater General Use The (TBX) is an express toll lane system that gives drivers a new choice in transportation while reducing travel times and helping relieve traffic congestion. These new express toll lanes will be built in Hillsborough and counties next to the existing non-tolled lanes along I-2, I- and I-. Using a SunPass transponder, drivers can choose to pay a toll in order to use TBX lanes and enjoy a quicker commute. General Use & Hillsborough Counties Express I-2 (Howard Frankland Bridge) from th Street North to south of SR 60 2/18/1 11:09 AM

13 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE February 201 FPN Hillsborough County Clearwater 2 2 Plant City 2 IN North of MLK Blvd. The (TBX) is an express toll lane system that gives drivers a new choice in Gulfport transportation while reducing travel times and helping relieve traffic congestion. These new express toll lanes will be built in Hillsborough and counties next to the existing non-tolled lanes along I-2, I- and 2 I-. Using a SunPass transponder, drivers can choose to pay a toll in order to use TBX lanes and enjoy a quicker commute. General Use General Use I-2 from SR 60 to north of Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Boulevard & Clearwater I- from I-2 to east of 50th Street Express Interstate Study Limits T Plant City 5 East of 50th St miles Ellenton Contact Florida Department of Memphis Transportation, District N. McKinley Drive, Florida For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. FPN _TISL_INSERT_v2.indd 1 HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO. Gulfport A Starter Project concept is under review to phase in TBX. I-2 would start with one express lane from south of SR 60 to Westshore Boulevard in each direction and two express lanes from Westshore Boulevard to North Boulevard. I- would start with one express lane in each direction from I-2 to the I-/Selmon Connector. These express lanes will tie into other proposed express lanes on the system. Drivers will still have the option to choose the existing non-toll lanes. This system segment considered in Hillsborough County for express toll lane feasibility is on I-2 from south of SR 60 to north of Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Boulevard and I- from I-2 to east of 50th Street. The Master Plan could include two express lanes in each direction (see illustration). In addition to the express lanes on I- and I-2, an envelope is provided for a future transit/rail project. SR 60 LinkedIn 2/18/1 11:08 AM

14 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE February 201 FPN General Use 2 Hillsborough County General Use Express Plant City The (TBX) is an express toll lane system that gives North of 2 10 miles drivers a new choice in transportation Bearss Ave. while reducing travel times and helping Apollo Beach 2 relieve traffic congestion. These Gulfport new express toll lanes will be built in Plant City Hillsborough and counties next North of to the existing non-tolled lanes along Clearwater MLK Blvd. I-2, I- and I-. Using a SunPass MANATEE CO. transponder, drivers can choose to pay a toll in order to usetbx lanes and enjoy a quicker commute. Ellenton This system segment considered in Hillsborough County for express toll lane 2 feasibility is on I-2 from north of Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Boulevard to north of Bearss Avenue. The Master Plan could include Gulfport two express lanes in each direction from north of MLK Boulevard to north of Bearss Avenue (see illustration). Contact I-2 from north of Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Boulevard to north of Bearss Avenue Clearwater INTER TOL A Starter Project concept is under review to phase in. This would start with one express lane in each direction from Orange Avenue/Jefferson Street to north of Bearss Avenue. This express lane will tie into other proposed express lanes on the system. Drivers will still have the option to choose the existing non-toll lanes. Florida Department of Transportation, District 7 HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO N. McKinley Drive, Florida Memphis Bay Express LinkedIn FPN _INSERT.indd 1 For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. 2/18/1 11:07 AM

15 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE February 201 FPN Clearwater 2 Gulfport East of 50th St. Plant City West of Polk way miles Plant City 2 A Starter Project concept is under review to phase in TBX. This would start with one express lane in each direction from the I-/ Selmon Connector to Mango Road. Drivers will still have the option to choose the existing non-toll lanes. Ellenton This system segment considered in Hillsborough and Polk Counties for express toll lane feasibility is on I- from east of 50th Gulfport Street to west of Polk way (SR ). The Master Plan could include two express lanes in each direction (see illustration). In addition to the express lanes, an envelope is provided for a future transit/rail project. Contact Florida Department of Transportation, District 7 The (TBX) is an express toll lane system that gives drivers a new choice in transportation while reducing travel times and helping relieve traffic congestion. These new express toll lanes will be Clearwater built in Hillsborough,, and Polk counties next to the existing non-toll lanes along I-2, I- and I-. Using a SunPass transponder, drivers can choose to pay a toll in order to use TBX lanes and enjoy a quicker commute. 2 General Use General Use Hillsborough to Polk County Express I- from east of 50th Street to west of Polk way (SR ) HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO N. McKinley Drive, Florida info@tampabayexpress.com For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. FPN-31761_INSERT.indd 1 LinkedIn HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO. 2/18/1 11:08 AM

16 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE February 201 FPN General Use 2 Clearwater 2 n Town General Use Express Plant City Plant City The (TBX) is an express toll lane system Clearwater South that gives drivers a new choice in of transportation while reducing travel US times and helping relieve traffic congestion. These new express toll Gulfport lanes will be built in Hillsborough 18 miles and counties next to the 2 existing non-toll lanes along I-2, I- and I-. Using a SunPass transponder, drivers can choose to SR 67 Gulfport pay a toll in order to use TBX lanes and enjoy a quicker commute. Hillsborough County I- from SR 67 to south of US Highway 301 Ellenton Memphis Contact Florida Department of Transportation, District 7 This system segment considered in Hillsborough County for express toll lane feasibility is on I- from SR 67 to south of US 301. The Master Plan could include two express lanes in each direction (see illustration). This express lane will tie into other proposed express lanes on the system. Drivers will still have the option to choose the existing non-toll lanes. HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO N. McKinley Drive, Florida LinkedIn For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. FPN _INSERT.indd 1 2/18/1 11:09 AM HARDEE DESOTO

17 A NEW CHOICE FOR A FASTER COMMUTE February 201 FPN Hillsborough County North of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Plant City 15 miles South of US Highway Ellenton This system segment St. lane Petersburg Hillsborough County for express toll feasibility is on I- from south of US 301 Gulfport to north of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The Master Plan could include two or three express lanes in each direction (see illustration). Contact Florida Department of Transportation, District 7 A Starter Project concept is under review to phase in TBX. This would start with one express lane in each direction from north of SR 60 to south of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. This express lane will tie into other proposed express lanes on the system. Drivers will still have the option to choose the existing non-toll lanes. Plant City considered in 2 The (TBX) is an express toll lane system that gives 2 2 drivers a new choice in transportation St. Petersburg while reducing travel times and helping relieve traffic congestion. These Gulfport new express toll lanes will be built in Clearwater Hillsborough and counties next to the existing non-tolled lanes along I-2, I- and I-. Using a SunPass transponder, drivers can choose to pay a toll in order to use TBX lanes and enjoy a quicker commute. General Use General Use Express I- from south of US Highway 301 to north of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Clearwater HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO N. McKinley Drive, Florida info@tampabayexpress.com For more information about, including project updates, visit www. tampabayexpress.com. FPN _INSERT.indd 1 LinkedIn HARDEE CO. DESOTO CO. 2/18/1 11:09 AM

18 IMAGINE 200: HILLSBOROUGH LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Strategic Intermodal System FDOT District 7 has a long range planning list of projects that have a horizon year for the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). FDOT classifies SIS facilities as those that have statewide and interregional significance. SIS facilities contain all modes of transportation for moving people and goods including linking transfers between modes and facilities. Figure 3-30 shows the future express lanes and intermodal system planned for Hillsborough and counties. SIS projects include replacement of the northbound span of the Howard Frankland Bridge, modification of the I-2 & SR 60 interchange near International Airport, and express lanes on Bay area interstates. Figure 3-31 is a table detailing all SIS projects projected to be needed through 200. FDOT conducted an express lanes study on interstates in the three core Bay counties (Hillsborough, Pasco, and ). Express lanes are proposed to be constructed along I-2 from the Gateway Area in County across the Howard Frankland Bridge and onto Wesley Chapel in Pasco County. In the long term, express lanes are proposed to be constructed along I- from I-2 to the Polk County line and along I- from Wesley Chapel in Pasco County to SR 67 in southern Hillsborough County. proposed to connect County, Westshore/ International Airport, Downtown, and the USF Area. These express lanes will be tolled with variable pricing dependent on how congested the corridor s general purpose lanes are. Figure 3-30 and Intermodal System The express lanes are anticipated to be constructed separate from the general purpose lanes and accommodate longer distance trips and express bus service. Express bus routes are Chapter 3 Building the Plan 92

19 IMAGINE 200: HILLSBOROUGH LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Project No. Facility From To Existing or Committed TOTAL PROJECT* ($ millions) MPO 200 Needed 1002 I-2 N OF HOWARD FRANKLAND S OF LOIS AVE 6F $261.7 SR 60 INTERCHANGE 1003 I-2 S OF LOIS AVE HILLSBOROUGH RIVER BRIDGE 6F $ Express Toll 1005 I- ROME AVE / I-2 MLK / SELMON DOWNTONW 8F $2, CONNECTOR INTERCHANGE 1008 I- E OF 50TH STREET POLK PARKWAY 6F $ Express Toll 1008 I- I- / SELMON CONNECTOR E OF MANGO RD 6F $ Express Toll I- W OF ORIENT RD WEST OF I- 6F $95.9 Operational Improvements 1009 I- SR 67 S OF US 301 6F $38.9 Express Toll 1010 I- S OF US 301 N OF FLECTHER AVE 6F/8F $1,93.16 Express Toll 1011 I- N OF FLETCHER AVE N OF I-/I-2 APEX 6F $ Express Toll 1093 I-2 SR 60 INTERCHANGE $35.67 SR 60 INTERCHANGE 1093 I-2 NB EXPRESS N OF HOWARD FRANKALND S OF TRASK ST $ SR 60 INTERCHANGE 1093 I-2 NB FLYOVER SR 60 EB I-2 NB $53.25 SR 60 INTERCHANGE 1093 I-2 SB N OF REO ST S OF LOIS AVE $10. SR 60 INTERCHANGE 1093 SR 60 N OF INDEPENDENCE I-2 AT WESTSHORE $ SR 60 INTERCHANGE 1006 I-2 JEFFERSON / ORANGE ST N OF BEARSS AVE F/6F $ Express Toll Interchange I- S OF CSX/BROADWAY EB/WB I- $61.05 INTERCHANGE Interchange I- US 301 I- $93.6 INTERCHANGE Interchange I- & SR 60 SLIP RAMP TO N OF SR 60 AT CSX $21.7 INTERCHANGE Interchange I- SB OFF RAMP S OF BYPASS CANAL EB/WB I- 6F $16.33 INTERCHANGE Interchange I- TAMPA BYPASS CANAL EAST OF I- $16.66 INTERCHANGE I- SR 60 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 6F $ Express Toll I- S OF SELMON EXPRESSWAY N OF SR 60 6F $12.78 Operational Improvements Interchange I- WB SR 60 ENTRANCE RAMP S OFCSX RR $23.51 INTERCHANGE Interchange I- I- EAST OF WILLIAMS RD $3.21 INTERCHANGE 1089 SUNCOAST PARKWAY VETERANS EXPWY PASCO COUNTY F $36.,73 6F SR 60 VALRICO RD SR 39 D $ D 1001 US 92 GANDY BRIDGE DALE MABRY HWY D $ D + 2F *Costs for SIS projects are provided by FDOT in future year of expenditure dollars Figure 3-31 Financially Unconstrained SIS 200 Needs Project List Chapter 3 Building the Plan 93

20 Last Updated: Updates to official schedule will be provided on project website. Date Zone Location Workshops: Understanding Needs Series Hillsborough County Community Transportation Plan Structured Meetings Schedule: Rounds 1 and 2 All meetings will be held 6:00pm to 8:00pm Round 1 February 17th West Mt. Olive A.M.E Church February 19th Westchase/Town 'n / Town 'n Regional Public Library February 23rd South County The Landing Club & Café at Waterset February 2th Central East Ragan February 26th South County/Sun City SouthShore Regional Library March 2nd West /South Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Church March 3rd Bell Shoals Baptist Church March 9th New New Community March 10th New / /University Omar K. Lightfoot Center March 12th Northwest St. Timothy Catholic Church March 16th Thonotosassa Thonotosassa Library March 17th Northeast/Plant City Trinkle Center March 19th Telephone TownHall Meeting Large Geographic Meetings: Exploring Options Series March 2th New / /Central East Omar K. Lightfoot Center /University/West and South March 26th /South County/Sun City Bell Shoals Baptist Church March 30th Northwest/Westchase/Town 'n Town 'n Regional Public Library / March 31st Northeast/Plant City Trinkle Center April 2nd Telephone TownHall Meeting Workshops: Making Choices Series Round 2 April 6th South County/Sun City SouthShore Regional Library April 7th Westchase/Town 'n / Town 'n Regional Public Library April 9th Central East Ragan April 13th West /South Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Church April 1th Bell Shoals Baptist Church April 16th West Mt. Olive A.M.E Church April 20th New New Regional Library April 21st South County The Landing Club & Café at Waterset April 23rd Northeast/Plant City Trinkle Center April 27th Thonotosassa Thonotosassa Library April 28th New / /University Omar K. Lightfoot Center April 30th Northwest St. Timothy Catholic Church May th Telephone TownHall Meeting Large Geographic Meetings: Finding Consensus Series May 11th /South County/Sun City Bell Shoals Baptist Church May 12th New / /Central East Omar K. Lightfoot Center /University/West and South 1

21 May 18th Northwest/Westchase/Town 'n Town 'n Regional Public Library / May 19th Northeast/Plant City Trinkle Center May 21st Telephone TownHall Meeting 2

22 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2015 MEETING SUMMARY CALL TO ORDER Chairman Les Miller called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM. COMMITTEE REPORTS Ms. Beth Alden read the various MPO Committee reports. CONSENT AGENDA A. MPO Minutes (Reconvened December 2, 201 & January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting) B. Committee Appointments C. TIP Amendments (Roll Call Vote) D. MPO Bylaws E. Surface Transportation Vulnerability Assessment Councilwoman Montelione made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Murman and following a roll call vote, the motion passed 9-0. ACTION ITEMS A. Columbus Drive Corridor Study Ms. Gena Torres presented the findings of the study conducted on the Columbus Drive and 17 th -18 th -19 th Street one-way pair. The study finds that converting the roads to twoway operation will not compromise traffic flow, and that on-street parking can be provided. Conversion will need to be in phased and additional funds identified. Commissioner Murman made a motion to have staff present an overview of funding available for improvements and bring it back to the MPO. Vice Chair Cohen seconded the motion, but included that grants, money for lighting, safety improvements, etc. should be put on the table for discussion. Councilwoman Montelione suggested the discussion be referred to the Policy Committee and findings brought back to the MPO Board. Commissioner Murman accepted Councilwoman Montelione s suggestion. The motion carried. 1

23 Councilman Suarez made a motion to accept the Columbus Drive Corridor Study. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Montelione and carried. STATUS REPORTS A. Greater Chamber of Commerce Transportation Survey Mr. Michael Maurino presented the results of a transportation survey conducted by the Chamber of its members. Over 2,572 people took the survey from September October 31. Downtown businesses were well represented. Most respondents work regular hours and about 70% of respondents get to work between 7-9am; about 6% leave between -6pm and 92% of respondents drive alone. Many respondents would prefer an improved transportation system with more services and new technologies. B. Streetcar Extension Study Mr. Steve Schukraft of HDR Engineering stated that the objective of the project was to look at past studies, promising scenarios, and preliminary costs to extend the streetcar to the Marion Transit Center and to upgrade to modern streetcars. The study looked at designing for larger vehicles, providing double track for greatest capacity, minimizing impacts to on-street parking, and considering the potential for further extensions east, north, or west to the Westshore Intermodal Center. The cost to extend to MTC is $8-60 million and the cost to convert to modern, faster moving, low-floor streetcars is $62 million. Historic streetcars could be used on the extension to MTC as a first step. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT Ms. Alden provided a summary of her activities over the past month and responses to various board member requests from the previous meeting. As directed by the board, Ms. Alden has begun formulating a Senior Staff Advisory Committee and has met with County staff on several occasions. Speakers are scheduled for upcoming meetings. The MPO AC Weekend Institute will be held in May 15-17, 2015 and members may notify Linda Ferraro if they would like to attend. To discuss the MPO s organization and goals, there will be a board workshop March 31 in place of the Policy Committee meeting. The workshop will be professionally facilitated, and the facilitator will distribute a questionnaire to the members in advance. Commissioner Murman said that she has received some calls and s from concerned citizens regarding bike lanes proposed for Platt Street. Ms. Alden will bring back information on this issue. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:20 am. 2