U.S. 301 (State Road 200) C.R. 227 to C.R. 233 Bradford County, FL Florida Department of Transportation FM #208001-1
Welcome to the Public Hearing
Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study Starke U.S. 301 Corridor
Project Location
Project Phases PLANNING PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT DESIGN RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION
PD&E Process Data Collection Alternative Analysis Public Involvement Alternative Selection
Purpose of Public Hearing Present study findings Inform you of FDOT proposals Receive your input
Serves Local Traffic
Important Transportation Corridor
Purpose and Need Intersect State Highways Large Percentage of Trucks
Railroad Crossing
School Zone
Purpose and Need Improve Traffic Operations within Starke Provide Additional Capacity for Traffic Growth
Alternatives Evaluated No Build Alternative Transportation Systems Management Alternatives Build Alternatives
No Build Alternative No Railroad Overpass No Capacity Improvements Congestion and Delays Continue
Transportation Systems Management Alternatives Optimize existing operations Remove signals Does not provide additional capacity Does not relieve all congestion
Build Alternatives End Rural Alternative Locally Preferred Urban Alternative Rural Alternative Urban Alternative Begin
Alternatives Public Meeting May 26, 2011
Rural Alternative 7.3 miles Overpasses Interchanges Rural Alternative
Rural Alternative Four Lane Limited Access Typical Section
Rural Alternative Limited Access South U.S. 301 SR 100 SR 16 North U.S. 301 Rural Alternative
Urban Alternative 7.2 miles Six Lanes Auxiliary Lanes Railroad Overpass Urban Alternative
Urban Alternative Six Lane Urban Typical Section
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
Project Schedule PD&E Study Complete 2013 Design Ongoing Right-of-Way FY 2013/2014 Construction Not Yet Funded
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
Right of Way Rural Alternative Urban Alternative Businesses 2 60 Residences 26 9
Relocation Assistance Program Uniform Relocation Assistance Act
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Environmental Considerations
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
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
Aesthetic Impacts Provide Landscaping as Appropriate
Air and Noise Studies No significant air quality impacts No feasible and cost-reasonable solutions to mitigate noise impacts
Contamination Rural Alternative Urban Alternative High Risk 4 31 Medium Risk 8 36 Low Risk 22 72 Total Sites 34 139
Best Management Practices Erosion Control Water Quality Considerations
Water Quality No Significant Impacts
Executive Orders Federal Executive Order 11990 Protection of Wetlands and Federal Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management
Wetland Impacts Rural Alternative Urban Alternative Impacts 81 acres 5 acres
Endangered Species No Significant Impacts
Permits
Public Involvement Program Utilities Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club City & County Commissions Environmental Technical Advisory Team Advance Notifications Public Meetings
Summary Locally Preferred Alternative is the Rural Alternative Safe and Efficient Roadway Provide Relief to City of Starke from Congestion and Large Trucks
We welcome your comments
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 32025-5874 stephen.browning@dot.state.fl.us
All comments received within 12 days will be included with the official transcript
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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 32025-5874 or Florida D.O.T. Equal Opportunity Office 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450
Materials are on display tonight for your review Personnel are available to answer your questions
Contact Information Florida D.O.T. Attn: Stephen Browning, Project Manager 1109 S. Marion Ave., MS 2007 Lake City, FL 32025-5874 stephen.browning@dot.state.fl.us
Project Information www.us301starke.com
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