BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) MEETING …

THE PLANNING COUNCIL AND METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR PINELLAS COUNTY

1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS (8:30 – 8:35)

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – APRIL 17, 2017 (8:35 – 8:40)

3. FORWARD PINELLAS ACTIONS – MAY 10, 2017 (8:40 – 8:45)

4. PENNY FOR PINELLAS SALES TAX 2017 REFERENDUM (8:45 – 9:15)

5. JOE’S CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL ALIGNMENT STUDY (9:15 – 9:30)

6. CROSS BAY FERRY PILOT PROJECT (9:30 – 9:40)

7. ANNUAL ADOPTION OF PRIORITIES (9:40 – 9:50)

8. BIKE YOUR CITY MAY 19, 2017 (9:50 – 9:55)

9. SPOTlight EMPHASIS AREAS UPDATE (9:55 – 10:00)

A Vision for U.S. Highway 19 Corridor

Gateway Area Master Plan

Enhancing Beach Community Access

10. BPAC BUSINESS (10:00 – 10:10) A. Oldsmar Trail Overpass SR 584/St. Petersburg Drive B. Tri-County BPAC - May 25, 2017 C. Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) D. Pinellas Trails, Inc.

11. AGENCY REPORTS (10:10 – 10:15)

12. OTHER BUSINESS (10:15 – 10:30) A. Membership B. Correspondence, Publications, Articles of Interest C. Suggestions for Future Agenda Topics D. Other

13. ADJOURNMENT (10:30)

BIKE YOUR CITY EVENT – MAY 19, 2017

TRI-COUNTY BPAC MEETING – MAY 25, 2017 Dr. Wm E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin FL 34698

NEXT BPAC MEETING – JUNE 19, 2017

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BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY

COMMITTEE (BPAC) MEETING AGENDA

May 15, 2017 – 8:30 a.m.

310 Court Street, 1st Floor Conf. Room

Clearwater, FL 33756

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee – May 15, 2017

2. Approval of Minutes

SUMMARY

The meeting summary for the April 17, 2017 meeting is attached for review and approval.

ATTACHMENT(S): BPAC Meeting Summary – April 17, 2017 ACTION: Approval of Meeting Summary

FORWARD PINELLAS BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY

April 17, 2017

The following is a summary of the Forward Pinellas Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) held on April 17, 2017 in the Pinellas County Planning Department Conference Room, First Floor, 310 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida.

BPAC Members Present Brian Smith, Chairman At Large Citizen Representative Becky Afonso, Vice Chair North County Citizen Representative, Oldsmar Daniel Alejandro Largo Citizen Representative Julie Bond CUTR Lynn Bosco At Large Citizen Representative Valerie Brookens City of Largo Megan Carmichael Department of Health – Pinellas Lucas Cruse St. Petersburg Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Win Dermody Clearwater Citizen Representative Tom Ferraro North County Citizen Representative Eric Gibson Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Byron Hall Pinellas Park Citizen Representative Chip Haynes Clearwater Citizen Representative Jacob Labutka PSTA Steve Lasky At Large Citizen Representative Charles Martin Dunedin Citizen Representative Casey Morse Pinellas County Public Works Traffic Ron Rasmussen Pinellas Park Citizen Representative Annette Sala At Large Citizen Representative Michael Siebel At Large Citizen Representative Bert Valery North Beaches Citizen Representative Jim Wedlake Seminole Citizen Representative Georgia Wildrick Largo Citizen Representative Robert Yunk At Large Citizen Representative BPAC Members Absent Zain Adam City of Clearwater Kimberly Cooper St. Petersburg Citizen Representative Lyle Fowler PC Parks & Conservation Resources (PCR) Edward Hawkes At Large Citizen Representative Paul Kurtz At Large Citizen Representative Anthony Matonti TBARTA Tom McGinty Pinellas County School System Representative

Others Present Jeff Morrow St. Petersburg Citizen Lisa Lanza Clearwater Citizen Gina Harvey Pinellas County Public Works Traffic Chris Speese FDOT District 7 Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Specialist Kathy Gademer Pinellas Park Planning Department Tom Washburn Pinellas County Public Works Traffic Dr. Jan Hirschfield Pinellas Trails, Inc. Rodney Chatman Forward Pinellas Staff Chelsea Favero Forward Pinellas Staff Susan Miller Forward Pinellas Staff Maria Kelly Forward Pinellas Staff

BPAC MEETING SUMMARY April 17, 2017

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1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS

Chairman Brian Smith, At Large Citizen Representative, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance introduced

themselves.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The summary from March 20, 2017 BPAC meeting was approved as provided in the agenda packet with one correction to paragraph

3, line 4, TBARA should read TBARTA.

3. FORWARD PINELLAS ACTIONS

Mr. Rodney Chatman, Forward Pinellas (FP) Division Manager, reviewed the actions from the Board’s April 12, 2017 meeting as

provided in the agenda packet. Mr. Chatman welcomed Jacob Labutka as the primary PSTA representative to the BPAC. Mr.

Chatman and Chairman Smith also reflected that the Board did approve sending a letter supporting the BPAC’s recommendation

to completing the Pinellas Trail Loop with Penny Funds. County Communications and Office of Management Budget will give a

presentation at May’s meeting on their approach on public outreach for the fourth Penny.

WALK-ON ITEM: CROSSING ON GULF BOULEVARD

Mr. Tom Washburn, Pinellas County Public Works (PCPW), updated the committee on a requested traffic study by Indian Rocks

Beach County Commission and determine what would be the best approach to putting down crosswalks along Gulf Boulevard.

PCPW is in the process of developing the scope and hiring the consultant to do the study. PCPW has opened the study to the

City of Clearwater and the City of Belleair Beach since the original study covered this section of Gulf Boulevard as well. The

entire section of Gulf Boulevard will included in the scope. Mr. Washburn will bring the results of the study to the BPAC. Mr. Bert

Valery, South Beaches Citizen Representative, has requested to be copied on the correspondence for this study.

4. 2017 DRAFT MULTIMODAL PRIORITY LIST UPDATE

Ms. Chelsea Favero, Forward Pinellas staff, addressed the committee on the annual review of the priority list updates. Both

priority lists include transit, major bike/ped and roadway projects. Once adopted, these priorities will be transmitted to FDOT for

their consideration in the development of the next work program. Since the last update, two projects have been completed and

removed from the list and four projects have moved from the “unfunded list” to be funded. Forward Pinellas will finalize the

priority list and bring it before the committee in May for final recommendation to the Board.

Dr. Lynn Bosco, At Large Citizen Representative, asked about additional projects of interest to the BPAC and the committee

discussed various ways bicycle-pedestrian accommodations are considered during project scoping. Mr. Christopher Speese, FDOT

D7 Bicycle-Pedestrian Safety Specialist, offered to look through the work program for the BPAC.

Chairman Smith raised the question that Gulf Boulevard, between Walsingham and Park, has almost no paint left identifying the

lanes. Would this be a state request to have someone come out and repaint the lanes? Chris Speese will look into this item and

report back to Chairman Smith. Questions were taken and appropriately answered.

5. WEST BAY DRIVE COMPLETE STREETS CONCEPT PLAN

Ms. Favero addressed the committee regarding a complete streets pilot of a concept plan for the West Bay Drive corridor. She

presented two concept plans for the corridor, including a minimal cost option that can be implemented during a resurfacing project.

After discussions on these two concept plans, it was requested by the committee to adjust the buffer on the left side and add

a five foot bike lane instead of landscaping, as a third concept plan. This multi-use path will tie into the trail head at the Pinellas

Trail and the Belleair Bridge Trail. Ms. Favero will look into the third requested concept and present the final pilot project plan

at the May BPAC meeting. Questions were taken and appropriately answered. A motion was made to endorse the concepts of the

study; it was seconded and passed with one opposed. An additional recommendation was made, through the motion, to add the

third concept plan to provide more options. It was voted on and passed.


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6. BIKE WALK TAMPA BAY

Ms. Julie Bond is a researcher with the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) and the project manager for Bike/Walk

Tampa Bay. Ms. Bond gave a presentation to the committee about Bike/Walk Tampa Bay. Bike/Walk Tampa Bay was created to

help make walking and bicycling safe and enjoyable in the Tampa Bay region. May 3rd is “Walkability”, an initiative in downtown St.

Petersburg and just one of the many initiatives Bike/Walk does around the region to promote education about walking and bicycling

safety. A new research project, funded by FDOT, has been underway for about a year on Park Boulevard, focusing on data

collection through observations, interviews and focus groups of walkers, bicyclers and drivers. Once the data has been compiled,

Ms. Bond will come back with a presentation on new campaign strategies. Bike/Walk has also partnered with Forward

Pinellas for the May 19th Bike Your City Event. Celebration of bicycling events are currently in the planning stages for the regional

areas. Ms. Bond will update the committee as they progress. Walk Wise and Bike Smart presentations are available on request for

groups as well as tabling events. Just contact Julie Bond and she would be happy to set something up with you.

7. SPOTlight Emphasis Areas Update

Mr. Chatman updated the committee on the SPOTlight Emphasis Areas. In terms of the US 19 corridor, we are in the process

of developing a scope to put together an economic profile of the land uses along US 19, Tarpon Springs and Largo. In

terms of Gateway, we are in the process of trying to secure funding commitments from the partnering jurisdictions so

we have enough resources to put together the master plan. In terms of Enhancing Beach Community Access, we are

looking to host a Technology Forum to be held sometime in the late summer. This forum would be focused on b ringing

in panelists that would be familiar with innovative ways to move people and goods. Some topic areas would be,

autonomous vehicles, cable propelled transit, and vacuum tube technology, etc.

8. BPAC BUSINESS

A . National Bike Month May 2017 Event Planning

Ms. Susan Miller, Forward Pinellas staff, reviewed National Bike Month May 2017 with the committee. Forward Pinellas

has a couple of events going on. Bike to Work day is Friday, May 19th and Forward Pinellas will be hosting a “Bike Your

City” ride from Station Square Park on Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater, beginning at 8:00am. Those who wish

to participate, please go to the Forward Pinellas website and RSVP to the link provided. Volunteers have been requested

to assist with before and after event setup and breakdown. On May 25th at 6:00pm, is the Tri-County BPAC Meeting in

Dunedin at the Senior Activity Center. It will begin at 4:30 with a bike ride.

B. Florida Bicycle Association (FBA)

Vice Chair Becky Afonso who is also the FBA Executive Director provided an update. FBA is looking for co-sponsorship

for the next Bike/Walk Tampa Bay Summit in St. Petersburg on October 20 th, 2017, followed by the association hosting

a 20th Anniversary Reception, location to be determined. The FBA annual membership meeting will be held at the main

library in St. Petersburg on Saturday, October 21st from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Not much to report with regards to the Florida

Legislative session. It looks as though the bills that have been filed are may die in committee, as the session breaks

May 5th. If your county has a May Bike Month event, notify Ms. Alfonso and she will put it up on the website. Check the

website, floridabicycle.org, for more information.

C. Pinellas Tail Inc.

Dr. Jan Hirschfield, Pinellas Trails, Inc., provided a brief update for the BPAC. A legal agreement between Pinellas Trails

Inc, and Pinellas County is being created. Mr. Jim Wedlake updated the committee on a bench dedication for Ranger

Kilpatrick at Orange Blossom Lake. Pinellas Trails, Inc. funded license plate size tags to help identify the Trail

Auxiliary Rangers and they should be distributed soon. Mr. Chip Haynes, Clearwater Citizens Representative,

designed the plate. A request has been made for a meeting between Pinellas Trails Inc., and Pinellas County to

see what more the Auxiliary Rangers can do for the safety of the Trail.


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9. AGENCY REPORTS

Tri-County Trail / Starkey Wilderness Trail & Brooker Creek Trail

Ms. Casey Morse, Pinellas County Public Works Transportation, reported that the Tri-County Trail is coming along quickly

with hopes of a Grand Opening in Mid-July. No location has been determined yet.

Belleair Road / U.S. Highway 19 Trail Crossing

Dr. Bosco stated that outside of the light timing at this crossing, the work seems to be completed. Harn Overpass design

has been approved, but no funding for construction to date.

Druid Trail

Ms. Miller stated that construction of the Druid Trail from Glen Oaks Park to the Duke Energy Trail is scheduled to begin

in April. Pre-construction has begun.

St. Petersburg Bike Share Program

Mr. Lucas Cruse, St. Petersburg Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator, updated the committee in that St. Petersburg is in the

process of updating their Bike/Ped master plan on complete streets implementation plan, adding all the lines to the map.

There is currently a survey available for anyone who comes into St. Petersburg that Ms. Miller will distribute. St. Petersburg

is currently doing volunteer trail counts using volunteers to go out to different sites and physically observe and count the

number of people walking, riding, etc. Permanent trail counters will be purchased in the near future. Bike Share is almost

100% operational. Trend line continues to move upward. Bike to School Day is May 10th with an event at Maximo

Elementary School and Bike to Work Day is May 19th with a ride event with the Mayor. With regards to the Central Avenue

Bus Rapid Transit project going from downtown to St. Pete Beach, the community has expressed desire to have bike lanes

on Central Avenue with the bus transit, so bike lanes will be added as part of the project.

Tampa Bay Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) Updates

Mr. Anthony Matonti was not present to share TBARTA updates.

Pinellas Trail Security Task Force (PTSTF)

Mr. Chatman updated the committee on the Pinellas Trail Security Task Force (PTSTF) meeting.

10. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Membership

There are currently two vacancies on the BPAC membership list for St. Petersburg Area Citizen Representative. Mr.

Valery brought up the point that Pinellas Trails Inc., should be a voting member of the BPAC and if the committee could

look into that. Mr. Chatman announced that the by-laws will be brought to the committee at a future meeting for review of

suggested changes to the by-laws.

B. Correspondence, Publications, Articles of Interest

There were no comments regarding the correspondence, publications and articles of interest.

C. Suggestions for Future Agenda Topics

Mr. Chatman announced that the BPAC would receive a presentation regarding water ferry service at the next meeting.

D. Other

Mr. Chatman also shared that the automatic trail counter numbers for March have been distributed and we are seeing quite

a bit more usage. For the 31 days in March, we had over 178K users and Dunedin, Wall Springs and Bay Pines rounded

out the top three locations most frequented.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 10:30 am. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2017.


3. Forward Pinellas Executive Summary – May 10, 2017

SUMMARY

The May 10, 2017 Executive Summary will be provided for your information. A staff member will review actions taken by the Forward Pinellas Board at that meeting.

ATTACHMENT(S): Executive Summary for May 10, 2017 will be distributed at the meeting ACTION: None Required, Informational Item Only


4. Penny for Pinellas Sales Tax 2017 Referendum

SUMMARY The Penny for Pinellas is a 1-cent sales tax first narrowly approved by voters in 1989, then overwhelmingly passed twice more (1997 and 2007). The Penny for Pinellas has funded more than 20 fire and emergency facilities, equipped first-responders, built and/or upgraded roadways, bridges, trails and stormwater and flood control systems. The Penny for Pinellas is expected to generate $2 billion over the next decade for the county and its 24 municipalities, one-third of which is contributed by tourists and seasonal visitors. The funds that are projected would be dedicated toward countywide investments like transportation, economic development, affordable housing, land assembly and jail/court facilities. A website has been created to provide public information regarding the projects that were made possible with past Penny for Pinellas revenues. It includes details, photos, and locations of improvements. Executive staff from Pinellas County will present additional information and answer questions about the Penny for Pinellas Sales Tax Referendum scheduled for vote on November 2017.

ATTACHMENT(S): Penny for Pinellas webpage (includes details and interactive map) ACTION: None Required, Informational Item Only

www.pinellascounty.org/penny/default.htm

http://egis.pinellascounty.org/apps/CIP/Penny/


http://www.pinellascounty.org/penny/pdf/Roads_Bridges_Trails.pdf




http://www.pinellascounty.org/penny/pdf/Safety.pdf


http://www.pinellascounty.org/penny/pdf/Water_Qaulity.pdf


http://www.pinellascounty.org/penny/pdf/Environment.pdf


http://www.pinellascounty.org/penny/default.htm











5. Joe's Creek Greenway Trail Alignment Study

SUMMARY

Under the Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) grant program, Forward Pinellas received funds through the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County for specific projects designed to encourage physical activity and more active lifestyles that will reduce obesity and other chronic diseases. The initial projects to increase walking and bicycling included improved wayfinding, bicycle repair stations, and automatic trail counters. This year, the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County granted Forward Pinellas funding to determine a preferred trail alignment study for Joe’s Creek Greenway Trail as identified in the Forward Pinellas Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (http://forwardpinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BikePedFacElement.pdf). Forward Pinellas is coordinating this study in partnership with the Pinellas County Planning Department, who is contributing nearly $35,000 in funding for a total project cost of about $88,000. This study is an integral part of our multimodal transportation planning process that aims to achieve a healthy and safe route for bicycle and pedestrian travel from Joe’s Creek Neighborhood Greenway to the Pinellas Trail and surrounding communities.

ATTACHMENT(S): To be provided at the meeting ACTION: Approve the preferred alignment for the Joe’s Creek Greenway Trail


6. Cross Bay Ferry Pilot Project

SUMMARY

In August 2016, the elected leaders representing the City of Tampa, the City of St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County, and Pinellas County agreed to enter into a partnership to jointly fund a pilot ferry program that would connect downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa. The joint pilot ferry program began on November 1, 2016 and concluded on April 30, 2017 with the purpose of studying whether passenger ferry service could be sustained as a viable, regional mode of transportation for area residents and visitors. Through the course of the pilot, additional agencies supported this initiative through data gathering and/or supportive programming including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA), the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, the Tampa Downtown Partnership, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), and Forward Pinellas. This expanded collaborative of funding partners and key transportation agencies has enabled all parties to learn more as to how to provide integrated intermodal transit in the Tampa Bay region, and make greater use of Tampa Bay as a transportation asset. Cheryl Stacks, P.E., PTOE, Transportation & Parking Management Manager for the City of St. Petersburg will provide an overview of the Cross Bay Ferry Pilot Program. ATTACHMENT(S): None ACTION: None, Informational Item Only


7. Annual Adoption of Priorities

SUMMARY

Forward Pinellas adopts project priority lists on an annual basis for the allocation of federal funding for projects on the Multimodal Transportation Priority Projects List and Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Priority List. Forward Pinellas also adopts the Transportation Management Area (TMA) priority lists, endorsed by the TMA Leadership Group. The approved priority lists are then used by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the development of its Five Year Work Program. A description of these lists and proposed changes is provided in the discussions that follow.

A. Multimodal Priority List Update In 2016, Forward Pinellas broke ties with past prioritization efforts and adopted its first multimodal priority list, including all modes of travel in the list of priorities. With the development of a new draft Work Program and the completion of some projects, it is necessary to begin the annual review and update of the multimodal priority list. These priorities, once adopted, will be transmitted to FDOT for consideration in the development in the next five-year Work Program. Since the last update of this list, two projects have been completed and are being removed from the list and four projects were fully funded for implementation and are being moved from the ‘Unfunded’ section of the list. Forward Pinellas staff will provide an overview of these changes, as well as recommendations for additions and adjustments to the list. ATTACHMENT: 2017 Multimodal Transportation Priority Projects

ACTION: Recommend approval of the 2017 Multimodal Transportation Priority Projects

B. Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Priority List Update The TA Program provides funding for non-road building projects, such as the construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and the implementation of safety programs. The local TA priority list for Pinellas County is attached and includes information regarding the status of the projects. The City of Dunedin has withdrawn its Michigan Boulevard and San Christopher Multi Use Trail projects (Priorities 18 and 20) due to funding, timing and public opposition, and the City of St. Petersburg’s Walter Fuller Park bike path/trail (Priority #3) project has been completed. These projects, which are shown in strike-through format, are proposed for removal from the list. Formatting changes to the list include the renumbering of only unfunded projects to better clarify which projects are next in line for funding. Forward Pinellas staff will provide an overview of these changes. ATTACHMENT: 2017 Transportation Alternatives Program Priority List

ACTION: Recommend approval of the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Program Priority List

C. Transportation Management Area 2016 Top Priorities

The Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group convened in 2014 to develop regional consensus on transportation priorities for the urbanized area that is composed of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. The Leadership Group serves as an advisory committee to each MPO Board that has final approval of TMA work products. Each year, the TMA Leadership Group endorses a Top 5 list of major transportation projects, which is transmitted to each individual MPO for approval. The Leadership Group will be meeting on June 2nd to make their final recommendation to the MPOs on the Top 5 Priorities for the region. In accordance with state and federal requirements to have one regional priority list for bicycle and pedestrian facilities for the Tampa Bay TMA, MPO staff from Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties worked together to develop the attached TMA 2017 Top Priorities for Multiuse Trails. The list includes the highest ranking regional multiuse trail facility priority projects. Each of the MPOs in the TMA continue to maintain their own local TA Program priority lists to reflect the priorities of their respective jurisdictions. The TMA Leadership Group representing the MPOs in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties will review the TMA 2017 Top Priorities for Multiuse Trails List at their June 2, 2017 meeting. Forward Pinellas staff will provide an overview of the draft lists and review the proposed changes the TMA Leadership Group is considering. Final recommendations will be distributed to committee members via email, once endorsed by the TMA Leadership Group on June 2nd. ATTACHMENT: Draft Transportation Management Area 2017 Top Five Priorities

Draft Transportation Management Area 2017 Top Priorities for Multiuse Trails

ACTION: Recommend approval of the for Draft Transportation Management Area 2017 Top Five Priorities and the for Draft Transportation Management Area 2017 Top Priorities for Multiuse Trails

2016/17

Priority

Proposed

PriorityFPN

Responsible

AgencyProject From To Description Funded Phase Year Funded Status

MPO Priority

Since

Estimated Costs

(in millions)

409155-1 FDOT409154-1

N/A N/A 433880-1 FDOT SR 686/Roosevelt BoulevardSR 688/ Ulmerton Road (W. of 38th St. N.)

I-275/SR 93Widening roadway and bridge replacement

Project Complete FY 1989/90

SR 686/Roosevelt Boulevard (CR 296 Connector)

49th Street North I-275/SR 93

CR 296 (Future SR 690)/East-West 118th Avenue Expressway/Gateway Express

US 19 SR55 East of 40th Street

N/A P 256995-3 FDOT SR 688/Ulmerton Road 49th Street North 38th Strreet North Widening roadway to 6D CST Underway UnderwayCorridor priority

since FY 1984/85$23.7

N/A P 256931-2 FDOT SR 694/Gandy Boulevard 9th Street North 4th Street NorthConstruction of grade separated overpasses at 9th St. and 4th St.

CST Underway Underway FY 1984/85 $110.0

256774-2 Phase I – Boy Scout Overpass North of SR 580 Northside Drive CST 2019/20

256774-3Phase II – Curlew Road Interchange

Northside Drive North of CR 95 CST 2020/21

N/A P 422904-2 FDOTI-275/SR 93/Howard Frankland Bridge Replacement

North of SR 687 (4th St. N.)North of Howard Frankland Bridge

Bridge Replacement Design-Build 2019/20 FY 1984/85 $754.0

N/A P 424501-2 FDOT I-275 Express LanesSouth of SR 694/Gandy Boulevard

North of 4th Street North

Construction of one managed lane in each direction providing interregional connectivity from Gateway Expy and south of Gandy Blvd to Howard Frankland Bridge

Design-Build 2017/18 Preconstruction Underway FY 2014/15 $91.8

N/A P 4366771 PSTA/HART PSTA Regional Farebox N/A N/AImplementation of a regional farebox system

Funded in Hillsborough and Pinellas

2016

PE 2019/20CST 2021/22

8 P 2568815 FDOT Harn Boulevard Overpass Harn Boulevard North of 1st StreetConstruction of a pedestrian overpass across US 19

CST 2021/22Design of alternatives is

underway2016 $2.2

9 P 4400931 Pinellas CountyPinellas Trail Loop, Phase 2 North Gap (partially on Duke Energy ROW)

Enterprise Road Chesnut ParkConstruction of Phase 2 of the Pinellas Trail Loop

Design-Build 2016/17 1998 $5.7

1 1439338-2 439338-3

Forward PinellasSystems and Operations Planning Funds

N/A N/A$650,000 annually for Planning

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A 2 440246-1 FDOT U.S. 19 54th Avenue South 30th Avenue South

$1 million Complete Streets upgrade to FDOT resurfacing project to construct a wide sidewalk on east side of roadway

N/A N/A Unfunded N/A $1.0

N/A 3 N/A Forward PinellasComplete Streets Planning Funds

N/A N/A$100,000 annually for Complete Streets Concept Planning Projects

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2 4 437710-1 FDOT Alt. US 19 South of Curlew Place North of Country Club Add SB left turn lane Design 2021/22 CST unfunded 2016 TBD

N/A 5 435914-2 FDOT U.S. 19 70th Avenue North 118th Avenue NorthOperational improvements along the corridor

PE 2019/19 Corridor study underway N/A TBD

N/A 6 435909-4 FDOT Alt. US 19 Belleair Road Pasco County LineOperational improvements along the corridor


N/A 7 435909-3 FDOT Alt. US 19 Park Street North Belleair RoadOperational improvements along the corridor


N/A 8 N/A Forward PinellasGateway/MidCounty Master Plan

Gateway Area N/A

$500,000 to augment the development of the Gateway/MidCounty Master Plan

N/A N/A Unfunded N/A TBD

East Bay DriveConstruction of continuous sidewalks along both sides of 2016

FDOT

P 4377362 Pinellas CountyPhase II - Park/Starkey Sidewalks Bryan Dairy Road

FY 1995/96; Corridor priority

since FY 1988/89

DRAFT 2017 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY PROJECTS

COMPLETED PROJECTS FROM 16/17 PRIORITY LIST

N/A

PRIORITY PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR FUNDED FOR CONSTRUCTION/IMPLEMENTATION

N/A P

N/A P

Consultant Selection Underway

N/A SR 688/Ulmerton Road Lake Seminole Bypass Canal El Centro/RancheroCorridor priority

since FY 1984/85

1989/90

UNFUNDED MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY PROJECTS

Project CompleteWidening roadway to 6D

43380-1 FDOT

Construction of grade separated toll facility linking US 19 and the Bayside Bridge with I-275

CST 2017/18

Construction of grade separated roadway improvements

US 19/SR 55 (including Republic Dr Overpass and Curlew Road Interchanges)

6

$230.0

$3.4

$384.9

2016/17

Priority

Proposed

PriorityFPN

Responsible


MPO Priority

Since

Estimated Costs

(in millions)

DRAFT 2017 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY PROJECTS

437498-1

#30 TA

3 10 256931-4 FDOT SR 694/ Gandy Boulevard East of 4th Street West of Gandy BridgeConstruction of grade separated overpass at Brighton Bay Blvd.

Design 2021/22 CST unfundedFY 2014/15;

Corridor priority since FY 1988/89

$50.0

Design 2017/18

ROW 2020/21

5 12 N/A PSTA Central Ave Bus Rapid Transit N/A N/ALimited stop transit service from downtown St. Petersburg to the beaches

N/A N/AProject development

underway. Final DSN and CST unfunded.

2016 $20.0

7 13 424501-5 FDOT I-275 South of 54th Avenue South South of Gandy BoulevardLane continuity improvements throughout the corridor.

N/A N/APD&E Complete and Under

Review; Need Design, ROW and CST funding

2016 $95.5

10 14 N/A Pinellas CountyPinellas Trail Loop, Phase 3 South Gap (partially on Duke Energy ROW)

Ulmerton Road Haines BayshoreConstruction of Phase 3 of the Pinellas Trail Loop.

N/A N/APotential for SUNTrail

Funding1998 $4.6

11 15 440743-1 PSTAClearwater Beach to TIA Regional Transit Service

N/A N/ARegional Express transit service

Capital 2021/22Implementation funding

needed2016 TBD

12 16 256998-1 FDOT SR 686/Roosevelt Boulevard I-275/SR 93West of 9th Street North/Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street North

Construction of a connection between the Gateway Express and Roosevelt Blvd.

Design Underway CST unfundedCorridor priority

since FY 1988/89$105.5

13 17 257086-1 FDOT SR 694/Gandy Boulevard 40th Street East of I-275 (SR 93)Construction of frontage roads and a ramp from NB I-275 to WB Gandy Blvd.

ROW 2017/18 CST unfunded 1984/85 $52.4

14 18 N/A Pinellas CountyPinellas Trail Loop Phases 4, 5 & 6, South Gap (partially on Duke Energy ROW)

North Bay Trail End Ulmerton RoadConstruction of Phases 4, 5 & 6 of the Pinellas Trail Loop

N/A N/APotential for SUNTrail

Funding1998 $11.5

15 19 N/A Pinellas County 126th Avenue North 34th Street North US 19/SR 55Construction of 2 & 4 lane continuous roadway

N/A N/APinellas County has

reserved funding for design 2016-2020

2016 $16.7

Design Underway

ROW 2021/22

Design Underway

ROW 2022/23

18 22 N/A PSTATransit Operational Enhancements and Associated Capital

N/A N/AFunding for frequency and service span improvements

Seeking additional funding to implement frequency and service span improvements

2016 TBD

20 23 N/A VariousWaterborne Transportation Priority Projects

N/A N/AFunding for improved and/or additional waterborne transportation projects.

N/A 2016 TBD

N/A 24 441250-2 FDOT Gandy Bridge Trail East of 4th Street Pinellas County LineConstruction of a trail facility crossing Tampa Bay in the Gandy Bridge corridor

PD&E 2021PD&E to be included with

FPID 256931-4. Construction unfunded.

N/A TBD

2) DSB = Design-Build (combines construction and design/preliminary engineering phases to reduce costs and expedite construction); PD&E-Project Development and Environment; DGN-Design; ROW-Right of Way; CST-Construction; ENV-Environmental; FY-Fiscal

Year; TIP-Transportation Improvement Program; LRTP-Long Range Transportation Plan; CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

3) Projects on this priority list need not be limited to STP funds and may be funded by other available funding sources.

1) Project #1 is intended for recurring annual funding of $650,000. This annual allotment will be set aside as higher priority projects are considered in the development of the annual FDOT Work Program. A portion of this funding is intended to support annual survey

efforts to support the regional travel demand model and other transportation planning initiatives.

433799-1114 FY 2014/15CST unfundedConstruction of grade separated roadway improvements

South of Pine Ridge Way South

North of CR 95

FDOTUS 19/SR 55 (including Alderman Interchange)

North of Nebraska Avenue South of Timberlane Road

US 19/SR 55 (including Tampa and Nebraska Interchanges)

FDOT

FY 2014/15; Corridor priority

since FY 1988/89

17 21 433796-1 FDOTUS 19/SR 55 (including Klosterman Interchange)

South of Timberlane Road South of Lake StreetConstruction of grade separated roadway improvements

FY 2014/15; FY 1995/96 CMAQ

priority for intersection

improvement; Corridor priority

since FY 1988/89

Construction of grade separated roadway improvements

16 20 433797-1

19 9 FDOTCourtney Campbell Causeway Trail Overpass

SR 60/Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard at Bayshore Boulevard

2014N/AConstruction of a bicycle/pedestrian overpass over SR 60 near Bayshore.

Design 2016/17Potential for SUNTrail

Funding

$202.4

$91.8

$105.4

$6.0

2016/17

Priority

Proposed

Priority

Project

Number

Responsible


Cross-References/

Notes

MPO Priority

Since

3 N/A 4304351City of

St. Petersburg

Walter Fuller Park (Connection

to Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail) Walter Fuller Park at 26th Ave N

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail at

22nd Ave N Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Project Completed 2007

A P 4344971City of

St. Petersburg

Sexton Elementary School –

sidewalk along 19th

St N 38th Ave N 52nd Ave N Sidewalk Construction 2018/19Construction scheduled in TIP

for FY 2018/192013

1 P

4157431

City of

St. Petersburg

Treasure Island

Causeway/Fred Marquis

Pinellas Trail Connection

(linking the west end of

Treasure Lane to the existing

Fred Marquis PinellasTrail)

(Phase I)

W end of Treasure Ln Pinellas Trail Bike Path/Trail Construction 2015/16Construction scheduled in TIP

for FY 2015/162006

2 P

4245329 City of

Largo

Citywide Sidewalk and Trails

Initiative - Adrian Ave and

Gladys St Sidewalk

Improvements

Indian Rocks to Trotter Rd and from Drye to Hillsdale Sidewalk FY 2015/16 FY 2015/16

under construction

(substantial completion

date:May 2017)

2007

3 N/ACity of

St. Petersburg

Walter Fuller Park (Connection

to Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail) Walter Fuller Park at 26th Ave N

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail at

22nd Ave N Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Project Completed 2007

4 P4245642 Pinellas County Hercules Ave/Greenbriar Blvd

Sidewalk - Phase I Sunset Point Rd Belcher Rd Sidewalk Construction FY 2015/16 under construction

2007

5 P4245328 City of

St. Petersburg

Bicycle Facilities - 30th Ave N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N 58th St N Bike Path/Trail Construction FY 2015/16 under construction

2007

6 P4245647 Pinellas County Hercules Ave/Greenbriar Blvd

Sidewalk - Phase II Sherwood St Sunset Point Rd Sidewalk Construction FY 2017/18

Scheduled in TIP for

construction in FY 2017/18

2007

7 P

4245644 Pinellas County Park Blvd/CR 694 ADA Ramp

and Sidewalk Improvements Starkey Rd 66th St N Sidewalk Construction FY 2018/19Scheduled in TIP for


2007

8 P

4245651 City of

St. Petersburg

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail

Extension Landscaping Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail

at Central Avenue WBayshore Dr

Bike Path/Trail

LandscapingConstruction FY 2015/16 under construction

2007

9 P

4245321 City of

St. Petersburg

Bicycle Facilities - Phase II

Bayshore Dr SE Fred Marquis Pinellas TrailDali Blvd/5th Ave S to

1st Ave SBike Path/Trail Construction FY 2014/15 under construction

2007

10 P

4245326 City of

St. Petersburg

Pedestrian Crosswalk

Enhancement - Rectangular

LED Rapid Flashing Beacons multiple locations multiple locations

Pedestrian Crosswalk

Enhancement - Rectangular

LED Rapid Flashing Beacons

Construction FY 2013/14 under construction

2007

11 P4245643 Pinellas County Keene Rd (CR 1) ADA Ramp

and Sidewalk ImprovementsMain St/SR 580 Curlew Rd/SR 586 Sidewalk Construction FY 2014/15 under construction

2007

12 P4245646 Pinellas County Haines Bayshore Rd Sidewalk

US 19 Sunrise Blvd Sidewalk Construction FY 2017/18Scheduled in TIP for


2007

13 P

4325801 City of

Clearwater

Druid Trail

S Betty Lane Duke Energy Trail Bike Path/Trail Construction FY 2016/17Scheduled in TIP for


2010

14 P4344961 City of

Largo

West Bay Dr Pinellas Trail

Gateway

intersection of West Bay Dr

and 12th St SW N/A Shared Use Bike Path/Trail Construction FY 2018/19

Construction scheduled in TIP

for FY 2018/19

2010

15 P4157387 City of

Oldsmar

Oldsmar Trail Phase 6

Extension

along Douglas Rd between

Racetrack Rd and Tampa RdN/A Shared Use Bike Path/Trail Construction FY 2018/19

Construction scheduled in TIP

for FY 2018/192010

DRAFT 2017 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM PRIORITY PROJECTS

COMPLETED PROJECTS FROM 16/17 PRIORITY LIST

PRIORITY PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR FUNDED FOR CONSTRUCTION/IMPLEMENTATION

1

2016/17

Priority

Proposed

Priority

Project

Number

Responsible


Cross-References/

Notes

MPO Priority

Since


16 P 4325871

City of

St. PetersburgBayway South Trail

Connection (Phase I)North end of Boca Ciega Bridge SR 682/ 54th Ave S Shared Use Bike Path/Trail Design FY 2017/18



Project funded as part of

the State resurfacing

project on SR 679 (Pinellas

Bayway) from N end of

Boca Ciega Bridge to SR

682 (54th Ave S), which is

scheduled in the TIP in

2017/18

2010

16 P4107552 City of

St. Petersburg

Bayway South Trail

Connection (Phase II)South end of Boca Ciega Bridge

City limits south of

Madonna Blvd Shared Use Bike Path/Trail Construction FY 2017/18

to be constructed as part of

the Tierra Verde Bridge

("Structure E") replacement

project (4107552&3)

Design-build funding for the

bridge replacement project

is scheduled in the TIP in

from 2016/17 to 2017/18

(4107552&3)

2010

18 N/A4286011 City of

Dunedin

Michigan Blvd Multi-Use Trail Pinellas Trail CR 1 Shared Use Bike Path/Trail Construction FY 2017/18

Scheduled in TIP for CST in

FY 2017/18

Project being withdrawn

by City of Dunedin2010

18 P

4377362 Pinellas County Starkey Rd Corridor Sidewalk

ProjectBryan Dairy Rd East Bay Dr Sidewalk Construction FY 2021/22



20 N/A4286012 City of

Dunedin

San Christopher Multi-Use

TrailPinellas Trail CR 1 Shared Use Bike Path/Trail Construction FY 2018/19



Project being withdrawn

by City of Dunedin2010

21 P4380221 Pinellas County 62nd Ave N Sidewalk Project

62nd St N 55th St N Sidewalk Construction FY 2019/20Scheduled in TIP for


N/A

Duke Energy Trail (north gap

on the Duke Energy right-of-

way) the pedestrian overpass at

US Hwy 19 ant Enterprise Rd

Chesnut Sr Park Construction (Design-

Build)FY 2016/17

Funded by SUNTrail in FY

2016/17

On the TMA Leadership

Group's 2016 Top Priorities

for Multi-Use Trails

2010

186A Phase 1 (North Gap) on the

Duke Energy right-of-waySunset Point Rd

the pedestrian overpass at

US Hwy 19 and Enterprise

Rd

Construction FY 2016/17

Construction

underway/funded for this

segment, only.

Est. Completion June 2017

Funded by Pinellas County

(Project # 186A)2010

186BPhase 2 (North Gap) on the

Duke Energy right-of-wayNE Coachman Rd/SR 590 Sunset Point Rd Construction FY 2016/17


construciton in FY 2016/17

Funded by Pinellas County

(Project # 186B)2010

1 1 4157432

City of

St. Petersburg

Treasure Island

Causeway/Fred Marquis

Pinellas Trail Connection

(linking the west end of

Treasure Lane to the existing

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail)

(Phase II)

west end of

Causeway Blvd N

east end of

Causeway Blvd NBike Path/Trail Design 2017/18

Construction unfunded.

Design scheduled in TIP for

2017/18.

Determined to be feasible 2006

17 3 4286011 City of

St. Petersburg

North Bay Trail Extension

(Phase I)83rd Ave N Duke Energy Trail Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A

Unfunded.

City coordinating CST by

Pinellas County as part of

the San Martin Bridge

replacement project

(1036A). DGN was

scheduled in Pinellas

County's work program in

the TIP but subsequently

moved out of the work

program.

2010

17 34286011 City of

St. Petersburg

North Bay Trail Extension

(Phase II) North of the Duke Energy Trail Gandy Blvd Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/AUnfunded.

in progress 2010

19 4

4412151 City of

St. Petersburg

71st St N Trail - Pinellas Trail

Connector Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail 38th Ave N Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/AUnfunded

in progress

Feasibility determination

underway

2010

22 5

City of

St. Petersburg

Central Ave Corridor Complete

Streets (Phase I) 31st St 34th St Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/AUnfunded

Determined to be feasible 2010

Shared Use Bike Path/Trail

Pinellas County

UNFUNDED TA PROJECTS

31 N/A

2

2016/17

Priority

Proposed

Priority

Project

Number

Responsible


Cross-References/

Notes

MPO Priority

Since


22 6

City of

St. Petersburg

Central Ave Corridor Complete

Streets - Streetscape

Improvements (Phase II)34th St 58th St Streetscape Improvements N/A N/A

UnfundedDetermined to be feasible 2010

23 7

City of

Oldsmar

Tampa Rd/SR 584 Trail

Overpass intersection of SR 584/Tampa

Rd and St Petersburg Dr N/A Pedestrian/Trail Overpass N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

24 8

City of

St. Petersburg

Bike Lane Improvements 1st Ave N from Dr Martin Luther

King Jr St N to 66th St N and 1st

Ave S from Dr Martin Luther King

Jr St S to Pasadena Ave S

N/A Bike lane improvements N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

25 9Pinellas County 42nd Ave N Sidewalk Project

46th St N 35th St N Sidewalk N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

26 10

City of

St. Petersburg

School Crossing

Enhancements User-activated

LED stop paddles at 30

various locations

User-activated LED stop paddles

at 30 various locationsN/A

User-activated LED stop

paddles at 30 various

locations

N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

27 11City of

St. Petersburg

9th Avenue North Complete

Streets (9th Ave N) 66th St Dr. Martin Luther King Jr StComplete Street

improvementsN/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

28 12

City of

St. Petersburg

Gandy Boulevard Sidewalk

Connections various locations near Gandy

Blvd from 16th St N to Brighton

Bay

N/A Sidewalks N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

29 13City of

St. Petersburg

18th Avenue South Complete

Street 4th St S 34th St SComplete Street

improvementsN/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

29 13City of

St. Petersburg

St Pete City Trails Priority

Sidewalks between 31st St S and Dr Martin

Luther King, Jr St N/A Trails/Sidewalks N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2010

30 14 4374981

City of

Clearwater/FDOT

/SUNTrail

Courtney Campbell Causeway

Recreational Trail Overpass

SR 60/Gulf-to-Bay Blvd at

Bayshore BlvdN/A Pedestrian/Trail Overpass Design FY 2016/17

Construction unfunded.

Project to remain on priority

list for the purpose of

qualifying for other funding

sources. FDOT is seeking

SUNTrail Funding.

Project also added to the

Multimodal Priority List2014

30 14Pinellas County Pinellas Bayway Trail Segment

East Shores Blvd Tierra Verde Bridge Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2014

Multi-Use Trails - Phase 1

(existing Fred Marquis Pinellas

Trail Spur Connection/55th St

S/Beach Blvd S)

Jersey Ave S 28th Ave S Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2014

Multi-Use Trails - Phase 2 existing Skyway Trail Connection 47th St S/Del Rio Way S Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2014


(31st Ave S) Tifton Dr S 54th St S/Shore Blvd S Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2014


(Shore Blvd S) 54th St S 58th St S Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2014


(58th St S) Shore Blvd S 28th Ave S Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A N/A Unfunded in progress 2014

31 15

City of

Largo

Citywide Sidewalk and Trails

InitiativeLake Ave Alt Keene Rd Sidewalks and trails N/A N/A

Project added to the end of

the priority list in 2010 for the

purpose of qualifying for other

funding sources

N/A 2010

N/A

Pinellas Trail Loop (South

Gap) Phase 3 (partially on

Duke Energy ROW)Haines Bayshore Rd. Ulmerton

N/APinellas Trail Loop (South

Gap) Phase 4 (partially on

Duke Energy ROW)

Ulmerton Rd 126th Ave N

N/APinellas Trail Loop (South

Gap) Phase 5 126th Ave N Gandy Blvd

Pinellas County

Shared Use Bike Path/Trail N/A

On the TMA Leadership

Group's 2016 Top Priorities

for Multi-Use Trails

2010Potential for SUNTrail

Fundingunfunded31

City of Gulfport

30 14

15

3

Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group

2016 2017 Top Five Priorities

�� Tampa Bay Express Phase 1 - New express toll lanes with dynamic pricing and express bus service in the medians of I-275, I-4, and I-75.

Status: Funding is requested for reconstruction of two interchanges, I-275/SR 60 and I-275/I-4; construction of I-275 express lane segments; and for locational studies for transit centers in the Gateway and Fletcher/Fowler areas. Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) studies are underway, and construction is funded for the Howard Frankland Bridge replacement – including express lanes and transit – and express lanes on I-4 east of the Selmon Connector and on I-275 north of ML King Blvd.

�� Westshore Multimodal Center & Connections to Downtown & Airport - A regional intermodal transfer center, with connections to the Tampa International Airport people-mover and to Downtown Tampa via extended, modernized streetcar.

Status: The site for the intermodal center has been acquired, and funding is requested for future design and construction. The airport people-mover is being extended to within 1½ miles of the proposed center, by HCAA. Tampa is studying the feasibility of the TECO Historic Streetcar extension and modernization with rapid trams; funding for a future design phase is requested.

�� CSX Rail Corridors - Potential regional commuter transit route. Two CSX-owned rail lines can accommodate passenger service and make regional connections between Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. A feasibility study for premium transit is being conducted by HART with FDOT financial support.

�� Regional Farebox System - Standardized fare payment media across the counties in Tampa Bay will allow passengers more seamless regional transportation trips. Total implementation cost is $12 million, only $5 million of which is funded.

�� Regional Express Bus - Interstate, bridge and toll facilities present opportunities

for premium express bus service connecting the tri-county region. At a minimum, opportunities exist on the Veterans/Suncoast Expressway, the SR 60 corridor between Tampa International Airport and Clearwater Beach, and the Gandy Blvd. corridor to link downtown St. Petersburg with downtown Tampa, potentially utilizing the planned Selmon Extension.

----------------------- Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group Purpose -----------------------

There is a role for a TMA-focused group, not currently performed by any existing transportation

organization. That role includes developing regional consensus priorities for the TMA, especially in

the allocation of federal & state funds. The group will focus on major cross-county transportation

markets and traffic movements, and on helping the Tampa Bay metropolitan area speak with one

voice in discussions of regional transportation prioritization issues and financial resources.

CSX Rail Corridor Opportunities In September 2015, CSX Corporation announced at the TMA Leadership Group meeting that CSX is willing to sell two Tampa Bay corridors (shown in dark red, at right) in an arrangement similar to that reached for Orlando’s SunRail commuter ser-vice. Freight trains would continue to use the rail at specified times of day. The concept of shared passenger and freight use of these tracks has been studied in previous years by the Tampa Bay Commuter Rail Authority, TBARTA, and the MPOs. Forecasts of potential ridership indicate there is demand for the service. Further, reuse of existing track can substantially reduce the construction cost to one-half to one-third the cost of building new light rail lines. Vehicles must be rated crash-safe to share track with freight. The last decade has seen real progress in manufacturing safe, sturdy cars that are nearly as compact and agile as light rail-- like this one now operating in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The TMA Leadership Group finds the concept of adding passenger service on these existing tracks to have merit in adding cost-effective capacity for metro area commuting.

Largo

Pinellas Park

Safety Harbor

Oldsmar Carroll- wood

Land O Lakes

Connerton

Spring Hill

Lutz

Seminole Heights

Bexley

Northdale

West- chase

Largo

Pinellas Park

Safety Harbor

Oldsmar Carroll- wood

Land O Lakes

Connerton

Spring Hill

Lutz

Seminole Heights

Bexley

Northdale

West- chase

Brooksville

Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group

2016 2017 Top Priorities for Multi-Use Trails

: Duke Energy Trail - The trail is partially funded with two gaps needing design and construction. The north gap is from John Chesnut Park to Bright House Field and the south gap is from Belleair Rd to the San Martin Bridge. Once completed, the Duke Energy trail will link with the Pinellas Trail to create a 70-mile loop that includes a connection to Hillsborough County via the Courtney Campbell Trail.

: Starkey Trail Connector - Connection from Pinellas Trail to the Starkey Wilderness

Trail through the Brooker Creek Preserve. Approximately eight miles bridging a vital gap between Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Request/Status: $4m for Construction; Planning & Alignment Studies Complete

: South Coast Greenway Phase 1 - A 2.3-mile segment in rural and small-town

Ruskin, between College Ave. and 19th Ave NE. Immediate potential for extension through Waterset Community. Right-of-way agreement with TECO in final stages. Request/Status: Hillsborough County requests $2.2m for construction.

: Bypass Canal Trail – A 13+ mile trail southward from Flatwoods Park, on the banks

of the Bypass Canal per agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Using existing parks in Temple Terrace and the Florida State Fairgrounds areas as trailheads, the corridor expands future access to the Old Fort King and Withlacoochee State Trail. Request/Status: Hillsborough County requests $750,000 for a PD&E phase.

: Orange Belt Trail – The approximately 37 mile long trail would extend from the

Starkey Trail (C2C connector) in the Trinity area of southwest Pasco County to the existing Withlacoochee State Trail trailhead (connects to Good Neighbor/South Sumter Connector) at U.S. Highway 301 in Trilby in northeast Pasco County. The planned trail alignment generally follows the historic Orange Belt Railroad line that crosses Pasco County in a southwest to northeast direction. The Orange Belt Trail is scheduled for a route study which will determine exact alignment and preliminary engineering funded ($1.9M) in 2017. Request/Status: Pasco County requests $15.5M for right-of-way acquisition and construction.

----------------------- Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group Purpose -----------------------

There is a role for a TMA-focused group, not currently performed by any existing transportation

organization. That role includes developing regional consensus priorities for the TMA, especially in

the allocation of federal & state funds. The group will focus on major cross-county transportation

markets and traffic movements, and on helping the Tampa Bay metropolitan area speak with one

voice in discussions of regional transportation prioritization issues and financial resources.


8. Bike Your City May 19, 2017

SUMMARY

In 1956, the month of May was established by the League of American Bicyclists as National Bike Month. During this month, events are held around the country to introduce bicycling to new riders, cultivate the local bicycling culture, and showcase the health and wellness benefits of bicycling. Over the years, National Bike Month events have inspired countless bike rides, safety inspections, commuter challenges, “share the road” promotions, and other varied celebrations of bicycling in communities across the nation. Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), is planning a local event to celebrate National Bike Month in Pinellas County. Our inaugural “Bike Your City” event will be held in downtown Clearwater on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at Station Square Park (628 Cleveland Street). We have organized a 4-mile bike ride that highlights Clearwater’s redevelopment projects, the Pinellas Trail, and other local points of interest. The Path Bicycle and Ride Shop will be available for bicycle tune-ups, Publix Supermarket and Einstein Bagels are providing food and beverages for the event. Free t-shirts will be available (as supplies last) to all participants to commemorate the event. Please RSVP at www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA8AB2DA5FD0-2017 so we can get an accurate count of the number of event participants. Bring your bicycle and join us to celebrate National Bike Month in downtown Clearwater!

ATTACHMENT(S): Bike Your City Invitation/RSVP ACTION: BPAC members to volunteer and/or RSVP for event

Join us for a leisurely group bicycle ride through downtown Clearwater in recognition and celebration of National Bicycle Month - May 2017

Station Square Park628 Cleveland StreetClearwater, FL 33756

JOIN USFRIDAY, MAY 19th

MEET & GREET @ 7:30AM

RIDE BEGINS @ 8:00AM Y UR CITYBIKE

20

17

FREEBicycle Lights*Event T-shirts (While supplies last)

Safety InformationFood and BeveragesBike Check-up*(Limited supplies, must be a rider)

Please RSVP at the following the link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA8AB2DA5FD0-2017

For more information please contact Forward Pinellas at (727) 464-8250

START/END - 4 mile route

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA8AB2DA5FD0-2017


9. SPOTLight Emphasis Areas Update

SUMMARY

Forward Pinellas staff will provide a brief update on the status of activities related to the three SPOTlight emphasis areas.

Vision for U.S. Highway 19 Corridor

Gateway Area Master Plan

Enhancing Beach Access

ATTACHMENT(S): None ACTION: None Required; Informational Item Only


10. A.-B. BPAC Business

A. Oldsmar Trail Overpass SR 584/St. Petersburg Drive At its April meeting, the BPAC reviewed the MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan and the Regional Multi-Use Trail

(MUT) Plan managed by TBARTA (Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority). After review and discussion,

BPAC agreed to recommend the following trails be included in the Regional MUT: Clearwater Beach Trail Network,

the Joe’s Creek Greenway Trail and St. Petersburg’s CSX Trail. A conceptual corridor to link the Gateway Area to

the Lealman Area (Gateway Opportunity Corridor) was recently approved to be included in the MPO Bicycle

Pedestrian Master Plan by the Forward Pinellas Board. BPAC members recommended additional community trails

be considered for further regional evaluation, including the Belleair Trail, the Oldsmar Trail Network and the Elfers

Trail.

The recommended trails were scored for regional connectivity, existing bike/ped network, connections to regional

parks/outdoor opportunities, educational institutions, intermodal centers and historic districts. Trails are also scored

for design/engineering phase, right-of-way gaps, and listing on the Office of Greenways and Trails Guide

(www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt). The list of categories used to rank the regional priority projects are attached for your

information.

A request was received from the City of Oldsmar to consider the addition of the overpass for the Oldsmar Trail Network

at Tampa Road/SR 584 and St. Petersburg Drive to the Regional MUT Priority Listing. The Oldsmar Trail Network

provides a vital connection between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, and to the Coast to Coast Trail (via the Upper

Tampa Bay Trail and Suncoast Trail). The overpass project titled “Tampa Rd/SR 584 Trail Overpass (intersection of

SR 584/Tampa Rd and St Petersburg Dr)” is already included on the MPO’s Transportation Alternatives (TA) list and

Multimodal Priority List. This overpass will provide a safe crossing of one of Pinellas’ highest volume arterials that in

2015, had an average of 60,000 vehicles travel this section of roadway on a daily basis.

ATTACHMENT: Regional Multi-Use Trail Priority Categories

ACTION: BPAC to Recommend Oldsmar Trail Overpass as a Regional Priority for Pinellas County to TBARTA

B. Tri-County BPAC Meeting, May 25, 2017 The Tri-County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2017.

Forward Pinellas BPAC will host this meeting at the Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue

in Dunedin. A relaxed-speed bike tour will leave the Activity Center at 4:30 pm for those interested. The Pinellas

Trail is located directly behind the Activity Center for anyone who would like to peruse downtown Dunedin (only

about 1/4 mile north).

Please consider attending the Tri-County BPAC on Thursday evening, May 25th at 6 pm. The draft agenda is

attached for your information.

ATTACHMENT: Tri-County BPAC May 25, 2017 Draft Agenda

ACTION: No Action Required, Informational Item Only

County (text)

Trail Name / Facility (text)

Limits (text)

Project Phase & Description (text)

Cost (text)

Connectivity to Existing Trails 5.0 pts

Inter-County Trail Connectivity 1.0 pt

Regional Parks/Recreation Facilities 0.5 pt

Educational Institutions 0.5 pt

Connectivity to Existing Bike/Ped Network 0.5 pt

Malls/Shopping District 0.5 pt

Intermodal Centers 0.5 pt

Recognized Preserve Area/Proximity to Water 0.5 pt

Entertainment/Sports/Historic Districts 0.5 pt

PD&E 1.0 pt

Design 1.0 pt

ROW 1.0 pt

Listed on OGT Guide 1.0 pt

TOTAL SCORE (max 13.5 pts)

TBARTA MPOs Chairs Coordinating Committee

Regional Multi-Use Trails

____________

Priority Project Scoring Matrix

5/8/2017

TRI-COUNTY BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC)

HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO AND PINELLAS COUNTIES

Thursday, May 25, 2017, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698

Please join us for a Bike Tour before the meeting. Meet at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Tour meets at 4 pm (WILL LEAVE BY 4:30 PM), return by 5:45 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 pm.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS

2. PUBLIC COMMENT (Limit to 3 minutes, please)

3. APPROVAL OF TRI-COUNTY BPAC MEETING SUMMARY – January 17, 2017

4. AWARD PRESENTATION – Florida Bicycle Association

5. PRESENTATION – Automatic Trail Counters Rodney S. Chatman, Planning Division Manager, Forward Pinellas

6. PRESENTATION – SUN Trails Program Brian K. Smith, Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation, FGTF

7. PRESENTATION – Gulf Coast Trail & TBARTA Updates Anthony Matonti, TBARTA

8. PRESENTATION – St. Petersburg Bicycle Pedestrian Program Lucas Cruse, St. Petersburg Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator

9. FLORIDA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION Becky Alfonso, FBA Executive Director

10. ROUNDTABLE UPDATES A. Pinellas Bicycle Pedestrian Program – Forward Pinellas

B. Hillsborough County / Tampa Greenways & Trails Master Plan Update – Hillsborough MPO

C. Pasco County – Pasco MPO

D. FDOT – Christopher Speese, FDOT

11. NEW BUSINESS | OLD BUSINESS

12. NEXT TRI-COUNTY BPAC MEETING – September 20, 2017 (Host: Pasco BPAC)

13. ADJOURNMENT

NEXT TRI-COUNTY BPAC MEETING: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Pasco County BPAC to host (location TBD)

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Office of Human Rights, 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Suite 300, Clearwater, Florida 33756; [(727) 464-4062 (V/TDD)] at least seven days prior to the meeting.

TRI-COUNTY BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY KEYSTONE RECREATION CENTER

17928 GUNN HWY, ODESSA, FL 33556

MINUTES

JANUARY 11, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER

Jim Shirk, Hillsborough County BPAC Member at Large, Acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM at the Keystone Recreation Center.

Members Present: Brian K. Smith, Christopher Speese, Lynn Bosco, Michael Siebel, Becky Afonso, Corey Denninger, Jason Chilson, Gunther Flaig, Jonathon Forbes, Tammy Odierna, James Edwards, Lucas Cruse, Kyle Simpson, Stephen Lasky, James Shirk, Lynda Crescontini, Lucy Gonzales, Allie Nguyen, Kristy Udagawa, Byron Hall, Calvin Thornton

Others Present: Christine Acosta, Anthony Matonti, Rodney Chatman, Justyna Buszewski, Wade Reynolds, Susan J. Miller, Eric Trull

II. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was made.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: James Shirk for Chair (Forbes-Chilson). The motion was approved unanimously.

IV. ACTION ITEMS: Tri County BPAC Meeting Dates for 2017:

Pinellas- May 17, 2017

Pasco- September 20, 2017 Motion: Approval of 2017 Meeting Dates. The motion was approved unanimously.

V. Presentation: Walk Bike Tampa (Christine Acosta, Walk Bike Tampa) Christine Acosta delivered a presentation on the work of Walk Bike Tampa in 2016. The update included work with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (FDOH) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Ms. Acosta went on to discuss open streets proposals with the City of Tampa on Bayshore Blvd., Bay to Bay Blvd., and the Palma Ceia neighborhood. Ms. Acosta also gave an update on the social media activities of the group that have resulted in hundreds of conversations online and the inclusion of more than 34,000 people as well as over 200 people connected by text messaging. Ms. Acosta discussed the recent award of $2,500 to Walk Bike Tampa for their ongoing advocacy.

Ms. Acosta also discussed the advocacy for Vision Zero and other projects. Walk Bike Tampa endorsed the Tampa stormwater fee at City Council on September 1, 2016. This fee will enable the earlier installation of some projects including segments of the Green Spine Cycle Track as stormwater facilities are replaced beneath roads and facilities are installed as the road surface is replaced. Walk Bike Tampa received a corporate sponsorship from Coppertail Brewery to support ongoing Bike Valet activities and will be active during the Gasparilla parades and other activities supporting pop-up bike lanes during the parades, bike valet, and maintaining the safety and comfort of the Bayshore bike and pedestrian facilities during the parades. Additionally, Ms. Acosta discussed the proposed two-way cycle track on Jackson Street in downtown Tampa, a FDOT facility. This would be the first facility of its kind for a FDOT road.

VI. Presentation: Health in All Policies (Allison Nguyen, FDOH) Allison Nguyen, FDOH, presented “City of Tampa Health in All Policies, Terrace Park/University Square Project”. Ms. Nguyen outlined the source of the grant from the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), and explained that the purpose of the study was to look at policies in the Tampa Comprehensive Plan to improve food access as well as removing barriers to access. This would be accomplished through building community capacity to implement any proposals and potentially through the creation of one or more community gardens or working with existing food retailers to expand healthy choices.

Ms. Nguyen described the neighborhood and what a Health in All Policies approach would entail, showing the connection between planning and public health. She went on to describe elements of Tampa’s Comprehensive Plan supporting active transportation and described food desert areas within the county. Describing the food choices in the area, there are many SNAP vendors, but few supermarkets that provide a full range of healthy food. In describing the approach, Ms. Nguyen showed maps indicating low income areas, food deserts, and described another collaborative project with the Hillsborough MPO, the Healthiest Cities Grant. This will support a vision of community gardens connected by sidewalks and trails, and draft guidelines for supporting successful community gardens as well as eliminating barriers in access among all transportation modes.

VII. Presentation: National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project (Lucas Cruse, City of St. Petersburg) Lucas Cruse, City of St. Petersburg, presented the City’s efforts to document all users of the transportation system. Mr. Cruse presented the proposed count dates and the methodology of the project. These dates are selected to conduct counts nationwide so that data can be compared between municipalities, however because the best cycling months are different in Florida then the rest of the country, the local spring date is earlier to coincide with Florida Bicycle Month. Two types of counts are conducted, screenline and intersection counts. Screenline counts identify trends in volume and document factors that influence walking and biking such as number of lanes and speed. Intersection counts are used for exposure and safety analysis and are usually conducted at high collision intersections. Mr. Cruse identified the criteria for selecting intersections and showed examples of the count forms as well as the count locations and totals for 2016.

VIII. Presentation: Pasco County Trail Projects update (Justyna Buszewski, Pasco MPO) Ms. Buszewski presented a map of the existing and proposed trails through Pasco County. Specific project updates included the Anclote Coastal Trail, which is funded for construction in FY 17-18. This trail is alongside existing roadways for part of its route and employs vertical separators to maintain separation from vehicular traffic. Ms. Buszewski updated the Committee on the progress of the Pasco County segments of the Coast to Coast trail detailing the alignment studies conducted, status of plans and funding, and a Duke Power Right-of-Way use agreement under negotiation. Ms. Buszewski updated the group on the recently completed trail along US 301 Dade City and Zephyrhills and the unveiling of that segment in October 2016. There were additional updates on The Hardy Trail Extension funded for construction in FY 17-18, the Withlacoochee Trail Connector undergoing alignment study in late 2016-2017, the Northeast Roadway/Bicycle Safety Study beginning in February 2015, and the Orange Belt Trail planned for design in FY 17-18.

IX. Presentation: Pinellas County Trail Projects update (Rodney Chatman, Forward Pinellas) Mr. Chatman gave progress updates on several trail projects underway in Pinellas County. From south to north, these were:

Bayway Trail South Phase I – Design underway, construction in 2018

Booker Creek Trail Loop – Proposed to connect USFSP/Bayboro and the waterfront area of St. Petersburg

Treasure Island Causeway Project – Phase I awaiting FDOT approval, Phase II scheduled for design in 2018

Joe’s Creek Greenway Trail – Alignment study complete summer 2017

Roosevelt Trail – Under construction

Pinellas Trail Enhancement – Design underway, construction 2019

Overpass at SR 60 and Bayshore Drive – Design 2018

Duke Energy Trail Phase IIB – Design underway

Duke Energy Trail Phase IIA – Construction underway

San Christopher Drive Multi-Use Trail – Construction 2019

Michigan Blvd. – Construction 2018

Honeymoon Island Trail Spur Extension – Design-build summer 2017

Duke Energy Trail North Gap – Design-build 2018

Oldsmar Trail-Phase 6 – Design underway, construction 2019

Starkey Wilderness Trail – Under construction, complete summer 2017

Elfer’s Spur Shoreline Stabilization – Construction underway

X. Presentation: Hillsborough County Trail Projects update (Wade Reynolds, Hillsborough MPO) Mr. Reynolds presented the ongoing City of Tampa Health in All Policies Terrace Park/University Square project. This project is conducted under a Department of Economic Opportunity Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant to examine updates to the comprehensive plan that could help remove regulatory barriers to healthy food access and help underserved areas establish community gardens. Mr. Reynolds described the location and demographics of the subject area and the key elements of a Health in All Policies approach including the engagement of stakeholders, promotion of health and equity, and benefits to multiple partners. This collaboration with the Florida Department of Health is an ongoing process focusing on complete streets, transportation initiatives, emergency preparedness, air quality, crime prevention, community assessments, and policy development. Mr. Reynolds went on to outline the barriers to food access in the neighborhood and the general lack of healthy food options in the area. Mr. Reynolds also discussed a separate grant called the Healthy Community 50. This grant focuses on gardens connected by trail routes, sidewalks, and cycling facilities and identifying barriers to accessing healthy food.

XI. Presentation: Gulf Coast Trail Summit (Anthony Matonti, TBARTA) Anthony Matonti presented a summit to be held on January 23rd, 2017 in Venice FL to coordinate the route and funding efforts on the Gulf Coast Regional Trail. Mr. Matonti outlined the speakers for the conference and the goals and schedule relating to statewide SUN Trail funding.

XII. Adjourn A motion was made to adjourn at 8:00 PM and approved unanimously.


10. C.-D. BPAC Business

C. Florida Bicycle Association (FBA)

The Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) was created in 1997 as an advocacy organization focused on protecting and improving the bicycling environment and policies in Florida. The FBA actively supports legislative efforts in Tallahassee that improve policies for cyclists, and partners with FDOT and many other agencies with safety education for all roadway users. For more information, see the website, floridabicycle.org. Vice Chair Becky Afonso, who is also the FBA Executive Director, will provide an update regarding FBA for the BPAC.

D. Pinellas Trails, Inc.

A representative from Pinellas Trails, Inc. may take this opportunity to provide updated information for the BPAC.


11. Agency Reports

The BPAC is tasked with reviewing and advising Forward Pinellas on bicycle and pedestrian-related system development, and related issues and priorities. The Committee also may assist communities with development of bikeway and pedestrian facilities, recommend safer bicycling and walking provisions, and promote a safer roadway environment. Updated information on the following programs or projects of interest to the BPAC will be provided at the meeting.

Tri-County Trail Project/Coast to Coast Florida Trail – Starkey Wilderness Trail and Brooker Creek Trail

Courtney Campbell Trail Overpass (FDOT)

St. Petersburg Bicycle Pedestrian Program Updates

Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) Updates

Pinellas Trail Security Task Force (PTSTF)

PTSTF is a collaborative of law enforcement agencies responsible for patrolling sections of the Pinellas Trail. The PTSTF meets quarterly to coordinate effective strategies to improve the safety and security of Trail users. The next meeting of the PTSTF is scheduled for July 11, 2017. A summary of this meeting will be provided in the August BPAC agenda. ATTACHMENT(S): None ACTION: None Required, Informational Item Only


12. A.-D. Other Business

A. Membership

There are currently three vacancies on the BPAC membership list. Vacancies include two for the St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Gulfport/South Pasadena) geographic area and one for the South Beach communities. ATTACHMENT: BPAC Membership List – May 2017

ACTION: None Required, Informational Item Only

B. Correspondence, Publications, Articles of Interest

Airless Tires, April 21, 2017

TB Transit Study Jacobs, April 22, 2017

Kenneth City Pedestrian Safety Campaign, April 24, 2017

SR679 Bridge Replenishment Project – April 27, 2017

Pinellas Trail Loop News – May 08, 2017

FDOT – Bike Travel Weekend and Bike Your Park Day – June 02, 2017

AAA National Bike Month News

C. Suggestions for Future Agenda Topics

This item is provided to allow Committee members to suggest topics for future BPAC agendas.

D. Other

If any member has other business to discuss, they may address it under this item.

rev 5/2017

BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP LIST Voting St. Petersburg Area (St. Pete/Gulfport/So Pasadena/Tierra Verde)

1. Vacant 2. Kimberly Cooper (10/13/99) 3. Vacant

Clearwater Area

4. Chip Haynes (04/13/11) 5. Robert Yunk (02/09/05) 6. Win Dermody (03/12/14)

Dunedin Area

7. Charles Martin (04/08/09)

Pinellas Park and Mid-County

8. Ronald Rasmussen (12/13/06) 9. Byron Virgil Hall, Jr., (12/13/06)

Largo Area

10. Daniel Alejandro (10/12/16) 11. Georgia Wildrick (08/16/06)

North County Area (Tarpon Springs/Palm Harbor/Ozona/Oldsmar/Safety Harbor)

12. Tom Ferraro (04/09/03) 13. Becky Afonso (Vice Chair) (10/08/14)

At Large Area

14. Paul Kurtz (12/11/13) 15. Mike Siebel (03/14/12) 16. Brian Smith (Chairman) (12/12/12) 17. Lynn Bosco (11/14/12) 18. Steve Lasky (11/14/12) 19. Ed Hawkes (11/18/98) 20. Annette Sala (03/12/14)

Seminole Area

21. Jim Wedlake (05/12/10)

Beach Communities

22. Bert Valery (10/1983-10/1998) (reappointed 07/10/02) 23. Vacant

Technical Support

1. County Traffic Department (Tom Washburn – representative, Gina Harvey and Casey Morse – alternates)

2. County Parks and Conservation Resources (Lyle Fowler – representative, Spencer Curtis – alternate)

3. PSTA (Jacob Labutka – representative; Bonnie Epstein – alternate) 4. City of Clearwater (Zain Adam) 5. City of St. Petersburg (Lucas Cruse as representative and Cheryl Stacks as alternate) 6. City of Largo (Valerie Brookens as representative and Christine McLachlan as alternate) 7. Pinellas County School System (Tom McGinty - representative) 8. TBARTA (Anthony Matonti -representative; Michael Case 1st alternate and Ramond Chiarmonte

2nd alternate) 9. Department of Health - Pinellas (Megan Carmichael - representative) 10. CUTR (Julie Bond as representative) 11. Sunstar Paramedics (Vacant - representative, Community Outreach Coordinator)

Sheriff's Office /Police/Law Enforcement Representatives

1. Pinellas Park Police Dept. 2. St Petersburg Police Dept. 3. Largo Police Dept. 4. Sheriff’s Office – Deputy Eric Gibson 5. Clearwater Police Dept.

Non-Voting Technical Support

(Chris Speese – FDOT)

*Dates signify appointment

AUTO TECH

BRIDGESTONE LAUNCHING 'AIRLESS' BICYCLE TIRES IN 2019 Fox News April 21, 2017

Pump it up? You won’t really need to, soon. Bridgestone has revealed a new “airless” bicycle tire that it plans to put on sale by 2019. The non-pneumatic features a ring of flexible composite spokes -- connected to a smaller, solid inner hub -- that both hold its shape and provide cushioning on par with an air-filled tube. A conventionally-shaped tread is mounted to the outside. Bridgestone has been developing “tweels” intended for automobiles for several years, but has yet to commercialize any of the designs. Polaris currently sells an ATV with flat-proof tires of a similar design that’s available to military and consumer users, while Michelin offers one for small commercial vehicles. Projected pricing and size availability for the Bridgestone bicycle tires have not yet been determined.

www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/04/21/bridgestone-launching-airless-bicycle-tires-in-2019.html

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Long-awaited Tampa Bay transit study identifies five corridors for future transportation systems by Caitlin Johnston, Times Staff Writer April 22, 2017

The firm assembling a highly anticipated study has identified five potential routes for a future transit system in Tampa Bay. This is the first big update in the regional premium transit feasibility plan, a cumbersome term for a process that will identify whether rail, express bus or other types of transit will best serve the region. A team from Jacobs Engineering expects to narrow that list and recommend three specific projects — including the exact routes and the type of transit that will operate on them — by November, said Jacobs executive Scott Pringle. Politicians and transit advocates alike have placed a lot of weight on this 2½-year study, which the Florida Department of Transportation paid $1.5 million for and the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority is overseeing. They hope it can provide some sort of blueprint for one day solving the bay area's transportation woes. "I am depending on this study a lot to be a real, unbiased analysis of what this region needs to solve its transportation challenges," said Tampa City Council member Harry Cohen. "My hope is that they're evaluating every conceivable option." Politicians, business leaders and residents have discussed building transit options for decades, but have failed to garner enough support or political will to fund or build most of them. The five corridors Jacobs selected are a mix of routes between Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties, connecting the area's densest regions and busiest road corridors:

• West Shore to Brandon through downtown Tampa • Downtown Tampa to the University of South Florida • Wesley Chapel to USF, then to Tampa and St. Petersburg • Clearwater to the St. Petersburg Gateway area to downtown • South Tampa to downtown Tampa.

The potential routes were evaluated based on how many popular destinations and activity centers they served, along with the number of jobs, amenities and population per mile. The next step is to evaluate what type of transit would operate best in each area. Those modes could include a streetcar, express bus, light rail or other options. All these routes have already been evaluated by several of the nearly 60 different transportation studies that have been conducted over the past three decades in Tampa Bay. The goal of this study is to draw on those previous findings, identify the best projects, put together an actual plan and draft state and federal grant applications to help fund them.

"We're not trying to do just another study," Pringle said. "We're trying to pull together a plan from all those studies. … Let's build on those lessons learned and move this thing forward." The initiative, though originally called the premium transit study when the DOT first announced it in late 2015, has since been rebranded as a feasibility plan to highlight the fact that it will produce an actual proposal for local leaders to act on. Jacobs will ultimately identify three specific projects to build in Tampa Bay, Pringle said, and rank them in the order they should be built. Once the projects are selected, the next phases of the study will decide how to pay for them and who will maintain and operate them. Hillsborough County Commissioner and HART board member Sandy Murman was disappointed that none of the corridors connect to South Hillsborough, the district she represents. She also complained that the firm was using out-of-date population numbers. She encouraged them to look at parts of the region, such as her district, that are experiencing more growth. "There's a balancing act between the suburban area versus the urban area," Murman said. "I didn't see a lot out in the unincorporated areas." Her concerns highlight one of the biggest obstacles facing transit in Tampa Bay: how to build support for a project that may not serve everybody. Ultimately, the plan is to build an expansive, integrated system with main corridors connected to other parts of the region by buses, circulators and other transit options. But creating an entire network takes time and money, and it can't all be built at once. "To develop a transit system for a very sprawled-out community like we have is going to be very, very difficult," Murman said. "We have to work with HART to build connections to those main routes and make sure the taxpayers know we're not just going to do one area." Murman, however, voted against the most recent attempt to raise money for transit. The Hillsborough County Commission decided in April 2016 not to put a 30-year, half-cent sales tax referendum to fund transportation on the November ballot. Hillsborough has since found more than $800 million in the county budget to spend on road projects. But by its own estimates, the county has more than $8 billion worth of transportation needs in the coming decade. Previous attempts to pass a sales tax for transportation failed in Hillsborough in 2010 and in Pinellas in 2014, largely because of a lack of support from voters outside the downtown areas. Many suburban residents see transit as something that benefits only the urban cores, and thus don't want to pay for something they won't use. Trying to plan a regional system further complicates this. There is no regional transit agency that would oversee such a project. An attempt by state Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, to create such an agency recently died in the Florida Senate. There's also the issue of regional competition: If a corridor based largely in one county is chosen as the first project, leaders and citizens in other counties might feel slighted or wonder why they should support it. "That's a very, very, very hard thing for elected officials to do," Cohen said. "But so far, I do think people understand that there are going to have to be concessions all over the place for a truly regional approach to work." www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/masstransit/long-awaited-tampa-bay-transit-study-identifies-five-corridors-for-future/2321247

KENNETH CITY OFFICIALS IMPLEMENTING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CAMPAIGN by Fallon Silcox, Reporter April 24, 2017

KENNETH CITY -- With Florida leading the nation in pedestrian traffic fatalities, there has been an increased effort statewide to improve safety for pedestrians and bikers.

Kenneth City officials are implementing the final phase of a pedestrian safety program.

Multiple Bay area municipalities received FDOT grant to implement program

Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow campaign That is the case in Kenneth City as well as officials there begin implementing the final phase of a pedestrian safety program. Starting Monday, anyone caught jaywalking or failing to yield for pedestrians while driving will be ticketed. "You see a lot of people just walk out in the road," said Kenneth City resident Chris Greene, who frequently walks in the area. "And (the) same thing with cars, they're texting, and walking and talking on their telephones and they're not paying attention." Kenneth City was among multiple Bay area municipalities receiving a Florida Department of Transportation grant to implement a pedestrian safety campaign. The program started in February with the education phase as officers talked to violators. Kenneth City police will target the intersection of 46th Avenue North at 66th Street North, as well as 62nd Street North and 54th Avenue North. These intersections were selected not only because they're some of the city's busiest, but also because they're largely used by students from two nearby schools. Bay News 9/News 13 has partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation on its “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” campaign. The idea is to make sure we’re all sharing the road with people who walk or ride their bikes, and everyone makes it where they need to be safely. FDOT has all kinds of resources for you on alerttodayflorida.com. www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2017/4/24/kenneth_city_officia.html

Crossing streets anywhere but at marked crosswalks will bring fines from Kenneth City police starting Monday. Kenneth City officials are implementing

the final phase of a pedestrian safety program. (Bay News 9 image)

http://www.alerttodayflorida.com/

COMPLETION OF PINELLAS TRAIL LOOP MOVING INTO THE FUTURE by Suzette Porter, Tampa Bay Newspapers May 8, 2017

CLEARWATER – Work is continuing to complete the 75-mile Pinellas Trail Loop, which includes the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, the Duke Energy Trail and the North Bay Trail. The first trail segment opened in 1990 along 6 miles of abandoned railroad tracks. It connected Taylor Park in Largo with Seminole Park in Seminole. Officials have been working to complete the remainder of the trail ever since. The biggest sticking point is funding, which thus far has primarily come from Penny for Pinellas, which is a 1 percent sales tax that pays for capital improvement projects in the county, and the Florida Department of Transportation. Still, progress is ongoing to close gaps located in the north and south parts of the county. Those gaps are slowly growing smaller. The county announced April 28 that another 1.4-mile segment of the 20-mile Duke Energy Trail had opened, which helps close the northern gap. That segment, funded by Penny for Pinellas, runs from Sunset Point Road in Clearwater to the trail overpass near Enterprise Road and U.S. 19. Additional work on the Duke Energy Trail from Sunset Point Road to NE Coachman Road is scheduled to begin in 2018. The county is still seeking funding to complete the northern end of the Duke Energy Trail, which will connect with the East Tarpon Springs section of the Pinellas Trail, and the southern end of the trail, which will connect to the planned Weedon Island Trail. Help from FDOT County commissioners enthusiastically approved an agreement April 25 with the Florida Department of Transportation to begin work on a 9.5-mile segment of the Pinellas Trail Loop, which would connect the trail ends near U.S. 19 and Enterprise Road overpass north to the John Chesnut Park Trail end in Palm Harbor. Funding for the estimated $8 million project includes a $5.7 million award from FDOT. The county will design and managed construction. The county also is responsible for ongoing maintenance. Construction is expected to begin by September. The agreement remains viable through June 1, 2020, at which time the project should be complete. Completion of the Pinellas Trail Loop has long been a priority. According to an application for a federal TIGER grant, “the Loop will place more than half of the residents of the county within one mile of an uninterrupted 75-mile non-motorized transportation facility, accessible when people do not have vehicles available to them, whether due to economic or emergency situations. This non-motorized super-highway provides a low-cost transportation facility that will improve the mobility of residents and enhance resiliency by being available for alternative modes of transportation.” www.tbnweekly.com/pinellas_county/content_articles/050817_pco-02.txt

Mary O’Brien, AICP, CPH State Bicycle/ Pedestrian Coordinator Florida Department of Transportation, Central Office Roadway Design Office [email protected] 850-414-4283 http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/BikePed/Default.shtm

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BE PART OF BIKE TRAVEL WEEKEND & BIKE YOUR PARK DAY Dear DeWayne, I recently sent you a letter about increasing bicycling in your area by participating in and/or promoting Bike Travel Weekend, June 2 – 4, and Bike Your Park Day, September 30. Adventure Cycling Association, the largest cycling membership organization in North America, hosts these two free and inclusive annual events. We hope you will join us! Bike Travel Weekend: Thousands of bicyclists throughout the world will go on a bike overnight to a campground, hotel or B&B during the weekend of June 2 - 4. Registration and online resources are available for free at BikeTravelWeekend.org. Bike Your Park Day: Bicyclists throughout the U. S. will explore parks and public lands by bicycle on September 30. Visit BikeYourParkDay.org to check out planning resources and no-cost registration. It’s fun, inclusive, and easy—and there is no cost to you or participants. You can help promote this event through your own programing or via your friends and partner groups. There are two ways to be part of Bike Travel Weekend & Bike Your Park Day: 1. Register a Bike Travel Weekend trip at BikeTravelWeekend.org and register a Bike Your Park Day ride at BikeYourParkDay.org. Registration, planning resources, and inspiration are available for free. Plus, registrants receive stickers and will be entered to win an Advocate Cycles bike and an Amtrak trip to Glacier National Park for two, with bikes. 2. Promote Bike Travel Weekend and Bike Your Park Day to your customers, visitors, and friends. Visit the Bike Travel Weekend Promote page, which includes sharing resources and a downloadable Toolkit with step-by-step instructions and a timeline to help you plan your trip or just encourage others to participate. https://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/bike-travel-weekend/promote-your-bike-overnight/ The Bike Your Park Day Promote page includes similar resources for the September 30 event. https://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/bike-your-park-day/promote-your-ride/ Please contact me at [email protected] or (406) 532-2743 and I’ll be happy to answer your questions, walk you through the registration process, and provide additional planning resources. I can also send you Bike Travel Weekend and Bike Your Park Day postcards and/or stickers to hand out to friends, visitors or customers. Best regards, Eva Dunn-Froebig Events & Outreach Coordinator [email protected] / (406) 532-2743

Adventure Cycling Association is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.

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