U.S. 301 (State Road 200)

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1 U.S. 301 (State Road 200) C.R. 227 to C.R. 233 Bradford County, FL Florida Department of Transportation FM #

2 Welcome to the Public Hearing

3 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study Starke U.S. 301 Corridor

4 Project Location

5 Project Phases PLANNING PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT DESIGN RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION

6 PD&E Process Data Collection Alternative Analysis Public Involvement Alternative Selection

7 Purpose of Public Hearing Present study findings Inform you of FDOT proposals Receive your input

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9 Serves Local Traffic

10 Important Transportation Corridor

11 Purpose and Need Intersect State Highways Large Percentage of Trucks

12 Railroad Crossing

13 School Zone

14 Purpose and Need Improve Traffic Operations within Starke Provide Additional Capacity for Traffic Growth

15 Alternatives Evaluated No Build Alternative Transportation Systems Management Alternatives Build Alternatives

16 No Build Alternative No Railroad Overpass No Capacity Improvements Congestion and Delays Continue

17 Transportation Systems Management Alternatives Optimize existing operations Remove signals Does not provide additional capacity Does not relieve all congestion

18 Build Alternatives End Rural Alternative Locally Preferred Urban Alternative Rural Alternative Urban Alternative Begin

19 Alternatives Public Meeting May 26, 2011

20 Rural Alternative 7.3 miles Overpasses Interchanges Rural Alternative

21 Rural Alternative Four Lane Limited Access Typical Section

22 Rural Alternative Limited Access South U.S. 301 SR 100 SR 16 North U.S. 301 Rural Alternative

23 Urban Alternative 7.2 miles Six Lanes Auxiliary Lanes Railroad Overpass Urban Alternative

24 Urban Alternative Six Lane Urban Typical Section

25 Project Costs (Millions) Rural Alternative Urban Alternative Construction $114 $91 Engineering $34 $27 Right of Way $46 $114 Wetland Mitigation $8 <$1 Total $202 $232

26 Project Schedule PD&E Study Complete 2013 Design Ongoing Right-of-Way FY 2013/2014 Construction Not Yet Funded

27 Comprehensive Plan Consistency Local Bradford County Comprehensive Plan City of Starke Comprehensive Plan State State Transportation Program Florida s Cost Feasible SIS Plan FDOT Five-year Work Program

28 Right of Way Rural Alternative Urban Alternative Businesses 2 60 Residences 26 9

29 Relocation Assistance Program Uniform Relocation Assistance Act

30 Questions?

31 Environmental Considerations

32 Cultural Resources Potentially eligible or listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Rural Alternative 1 Railroad Urban Alternative 1 Railroad 1 Armory 2 Motor Courts 1 Church Call St. Historic District Cemeteries 2 None

33 Cultural Resources FHWA, in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), has determined: Rural Alternative will not have an adverse effect on these resources Urban Alternative will require further evaluation for the effected resources

34 Aesthetic Impacts Provide Landscaping as Appropriate

35 Air and Noise Studies No significant air quality impacts No feasible and cost-reasonable solutions to mitigate noise impacts

36 Contamination Rural Alternative Urban Alternative High Risk 4 31 Medium Risk 8 36 Low Risk Total Sites

37 Best Management Practices Erosion Control Water Quality Considerations

38 Water Quality No Significant Impacts

39 Executive Orders Federal Executive Order Protection of Wetlands and Federal Executive Order Floodplain Management

40 Wetland Impacts Rural Alternative Urban Alternative Impacts 81 acres 5 acres

41 Endangered Species No Significant Impacts

42 Permits

43 Public Involvement Program Utilities Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club City & County Commissions Environmental Technical Advisory Team Advance Notifications Public Meetings

44 Summary Locally Preferred Alternative is the Rural Alternative Safe and Efficient Roadway Provide Relief to City of Starke from Congestion and Large Trucks

45 We welcome your comments

46 Send your comments to the address below: Florida D.O.T. OT Attn: Stephen Browning, Project Manager 1109 S. Marion Ave., MS 2007 Lake City, FL

47 All comments received within 12 days will be included with the official transcript

48 Civil Rights Act of 1964

49 Equal Opportunity Title VI - Non-Discrimination Program Persons may file a formal complaint(s) by writing to: Florida D.O.T. Mrs. Cindy Duffany Administrative Compliance Monitor 1109 S. Marion Ave., MS 2016 Lake City, Florida or Florida D.O.T. Equal Opportunity Office 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65 Tallahassee, Florida

50 Materials are on display tonight for your review Personnel are available to answer your questions

51 Contact Information Florida D.O.T. Attn: Stephen Browning, Project Manager 1109 S. Marion Ave., MS 2007 Lake City, FL

52 Project Information

53 Thank You!