Central Ave Public Kickoff · 13-07-2017 · FPID Number: 437932-1-18-01 Public Kickoff Meeting...
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7/13/2017 1 1 Central Avenue Corridor Study FPID Number: 437932-1-18-01 Public Kickoff Meeting July 13, 2017 2 Authority This public meeting is being held in accordance with Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. This project is being developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968. Under Title VI and VIII of the Civil Rights Acts, any person(s) or beneficiary who believes they have been subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status may file a written complaint with: FDOT’s Equal Opportunity Office 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 Telephone: (850) 414-4747
Transcript of Central Ave Public Kickoff · 13-07-2017 · FPID Number: 437932-1-18-01 Public Kickoff Meeting...
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Central Avenue Corridor Study
FPID Number: 437932-1-18-01 Public Kickoff MeetingJuly 13, 2017
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Authority
This public meeting is being held in accordance with Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
This project is being developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968. Under Title VI and VIII of the Civil Rights Acts, any person(s) or beneficiary who believes they have been subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status may file a written complaint with:
FDOT’s Equal Opportunity Office605 Suwannee Street, MS 65
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450Telephone: (850) 414-4747
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Meeting Agenda
1. Introductions2. Project Overview3. Overview of Existing Conditions4. Community Input5. Next Steps6. Activities Planned for this Meeting7. Project Website8. Questions & Answers
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Study Area
Study Area: Medical Arts District
Primary Study Corridor: Central Ave– 1.7 miles long
Several Secondary Study Corridors
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Project Overview
City applied for federal Local Agency Program (LAP) funds to conduct study
Requested to identify short and long-term strategies for:– Complete Streets– Multi-modal enhancements– Transportation Systems Management & Operation (TSM&O)– Defining the future vision of the corridor
Before
Before After
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Project Goals
MPO and City of Kissimmee want to coordinate the development of a future vision for Central Avenue that establishes a multimodal approach to providing for future transportation needs.
Community-based evaluation to determine how best to meet the needs of current and future users.
Establish a long-term plan to guide evolution of the corridor that appropriately correlates the balance between land use and transportation planning.
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Complete Streets
Addresses all users; pedestrians, bicycle, transit, auto & freight Increases safety for all users Increases livability Enhances destinations & employment centers
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Healthy Community Design
Identifies physical improvements and policies that can result in better health outcomes for the communities served by Central Ave
Collaboration with Department of Health, Florida Hospital Kissimmee, and Osceola Regional Medical Center
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Project Visioning Team Overview
15 major stakeholders
PVT will provide input throughout the study
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Project Approach 16 month schedule (“living document”)
1 ‐ Define the Problem
3 ‐ Define Alternatives
April 2017 – July 2017
July 2017 – December 2017
April 2018 – July 2018
2 ‐ Define the Purpose and Need
4 ‐ Evaluate and Select Alternatives
5 ‐ Formulate Implementation Strategy
We are Here
December 2017 – May 2018
September 2017 – January 2018
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1 - Define the Problem Public Involvement Plan
Project Visioning Team Kickoff Meeting
Public Kick-Off Workshop (Today)– Introduce project– Solicit feedback on areas to focus on
Deliverable: Existing Conditions Report
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2 - Define the Purpose and Need
Future Conditions– Traffic operations– Future land use– Community health projections
Needs Assessment
Deliverable: Purpose and Need Report
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3 - Define Alternatives Alternatives Brainstorming
– Initial Alternatives– Preliminary Engineering/Environmental/Costs
Assessment
Project Visioning Team Meeting #2
Public Workshop #2 (October or November 2017)– Review existing and future conditions– Get feedback on potential improvement
alternatives
Deliverables: Concept plans/exhibits, Corridor Alternatives and Strategies Report
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4 - Evaluate Alternatives Evaluate and select alternatives
Finalize cost estimates
Project Visioning Team Meeting #3
Public Workshop #3 (April or May 2018)– Presentation of finalized alternatives – Community feedback and additional
considerations
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5 - Formulate Implementation Strategy
Establish priority ranking Economic analysis Identify next steps
Deliverable: Corridor Development Plan
City and MPO Presentation(s)
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Existing Conditions
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Land Use
FLU Percent
Commercial 8.1%
Industrial 1.2%
Mixed Use 3.4%
Office 12.4%
Parking 0.3%
Public/Institutional 23.4%
Residential 28.8%
Vacant 22.4%
Existing Land Use (Medical Arts District)
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Land Use
FLU Percent
Commercial General 10.8%
Conservation 0.5%
Institutional 7.1%
Multi Family – Medium Density 11.1%
Multi Family – High Density 12.6%
Mixed Use ‐ Downtown 25.8%
Mixed Use – Vine Street 24.4%
Office Residential 3.4%
Single Family – Low Density 2.7%
Single Family – Medium Density 1.7%
Future Land Use (Medical Arts District)
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Community HealthHealth Indicators
IndicatorMedical Arts
DistrictOsceola County Florida
Asthma Hospitalizations (Rate per 10,000 Population)
30.55 24.93 15.30
Asthma Emergency Room Visits
(Rate per 10,000 Population)108.14 109.14 48.11
Heart Attack Hospitalizations(Rate per 10,000 Population)
19.81 18.91 21.62
Note: Zip code level data for the 34741 zip code was used for “Medical Arts District” data.Sources: Florida Department of Health, Community Environmental Health Profile Reports, 5-Year Crude Rates
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Community HealthAccess
Percent population within a ten‐minute walk (1/2 mile) of a(n):
MedicalArts
DistrictOsceola County Florida
Healthy food source 41.54% 21.81% 31.81%
Fast food restaurant 36.47% 21.09% 33.54%
Park 37.11% 39.29% 44.83%
Off‐street trail system 12.31% 10.67% 10.64%
Note: Zip code level data for the 34741 zip code was used for “Medical Arts District” data.Sources: Florida Department of Health, Community Environmental Health Profile Reports, 5-Year Crude Rates
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Transit
Five transit routes run along or intersect Central Ave (10, 18, 26, 55, and 56)
Minimal amenities at most stops
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Desktop and field review
Sidewalks generally provided on both sides of roadway on southern part of Central Ave
Limited sidewalk coverage on northern half of Central Ave
Bike lanes from US 192 to W Columbia Ave
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Community Input
What issues should the team examine?
What improvements are needed?
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Next Steps
Summarize feedback from this workshop
Respond to written comments and questions
Begin work on Purpose and Need Statement
Begin work on Future Conditions Summary
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Activities Planned for this Meeting
Provide comments on roll plot or touch screen
Review Existing Conditions Boards
Fill out comment forms
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Project Website
www.healthycentralave.com
Sign up to receive project updates
Provide comments on the interactive map
Spread the word to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers!
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Questions/Comments?
Contact Us!
Randy Schrader, AICP
Senior Planner, Development Services
City of Kissimmee
407-518-2244
Contact Us!
Randy Schrader, AICP
Senior Planner, Development Services
City of Kissimmee
407-518-2244
Fabricio Ponce, PE
Transportation Systems Manager
VHB
407-839-4006
Fabricio Ponce, PE
Transportation Systems Manager
VHB
407-839-4006
More information is available at:
www.healthycentralave.com
More information is available at:
www.healthycentralave.com
