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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY

SR 699 (BLIND PASS RD/GULF BLVD) FROM 93

RD AVENUE TO PINELLAS BAYWAY

PINELLAS COUNTY

SECTION NO.: 15100 MILEPOST: 0.111 – 3.569

Prepared For: Florida Department of Transportation

District Seven FPID: 254494-1-32-16

July 7, 2008

STUDY LIMITS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................ 1 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 2 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS........................................................................................... 3 3. DATA COLLECTION ................................................................................................. 5 Crash Data ............................................................................................................ 5 Traffic Volume Data .............................................................................................. 5 Speed Limit Data................................................................................................... 5 4. ANALYSIS................................................................................................................. 6 5. QUALATATIVE ASSESSMENT................................................................................ 7 6. RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................... 13 APPENDICES .......................................................................................................... 14 APPENDIX A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CROSSING DATA APPENDIX B PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE COLLISION DATA APPENDIX C CONCEPTUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN APPENDIX D EXISTING SIGNAL TIMINGS APPENDIX E SCHEMATIC STREETSCAPE PLAN

LIST OF FIGURES, EXHIBITS, AND TABLES FIGURES Page 1. Study Location Map ........................................................................................... 4

TABLES Page 1. Speed Limit Summary........................................................................................ 5 2. Collision Summary............................................................................................. 6

Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Pedestrian Safety Study was conducted by HNTB for the segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93

rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway in Pinellas County, Florida.

The purpose of this study is to determine if any improvement or combination of improvements would effectively improve pedestrian safety along this segment. Specific consideration is given to median installations and signalized intersection improvements. Data collected to assist in the development of the study and recommendations include:

• Pedestrian and bicycle crash reports from January 2002 through December 2007 provided by the FDOT District Seven Safety Office.

• Pedestrian crash data from January 2005 through December 2006 provided by the Pinellas County MPO.

• Pedestrian and bicycle crossing data during an average Saturday.

• Vehicle count data from count stations located in the vicinity of the study limits.

• Speed limit data within the study limits

• Field observations of the corridor’s operation and conditions during an average weekday. This segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) is classified as an Urban Minor Arterial. Currently, most of the segment consists of five lanes with a center two-way left-turn lane. The crash data indicates that there have been a number of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists attempting to cross SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) at the unsignalized intersections and driveways within this five lane section. Based upon the analyses and engineering judgment, it is recommended that pedestrian refuge islands be installed along SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) at strategic locations. Also recommended are modifications to existing pedestrian facilities at the signalized intersections. The proposed changes to SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) are expected to improve pedestrian safety along SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd). In addition, the comments and recommendations from the January 17, 2008 St. Pete Beach Pedestrian Safety Field Review were taken into consideration. The recommendations are shown in the conceptual diagram in Appendix C of this report. The following sections of this report describe the Existing Conditions along the arterial, discuss the Data Collection for this study, document the Analyses conducted, and discuss the conclusions reached and Recommendations developed as a result of the study.


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1.

INTRODUCTION

The Florida Department of Transportation - District Seven has retained HNTB Corporation as part of a District-Wide Traffic Studies Project to perform a Pedestrian Safety Study for the segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93

rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway in Pinellas County, Florida.

The analysis methods used in conducting this study are consistent with those set forth in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT's) Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS), Design Standards, Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM), and Access Management Standards – Rule 14-97.


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2.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Within the study area, SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) is a five-lane minor arterial with a center two-way left-turn lane. The northern endpoint of the study segment, 93

rd Avenue, is an unsignalized intersection. The

southern endpoint, Pinellas Bayway, is a signalized intersection. The length of this segment is approximately 3.5 miles and there are several other signalized intersections within the study limits.

SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd

Avenue to Pinellas Bayway Figure 1 shows the study segment location in relation to the adjacent roadway system. Land uses along this area of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) consist of a mix of residential and commercial developments. The majority of the cross streets and side streets intersecting SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits provide access to residential communities. The posted speed limit on SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits varies from 30 mph to 35 mph. Speed limit data is presented in more detail in Table 1. There are sidewalks along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits. There are pedestrian features for pedestrians crossing SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) and the cross street at all of the signalized intersections within the study limits. There is highway lighting provided along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits.


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FIGURE 1 - STUDY LOCATION MAP

STUDY LIMITS


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3.

DATA COLLECTION

This section of the report presents the data that was obtained for this study. For the purposes of this study, it was determined that the following information would be required:

• Pedestrian and bicycle crash reports from January 2002 through December 2007 provided by the FDOT District Seven Safety Office.

• Pedestrian crash data from January 2005 through December 2006 provided by the Pinellas County MPO.

• Pedestrian and bicycle crossing data during an average Saturday.

• Vehicle count data from count stations located in the vicinity of the study limits.

• Speed limit data within the study limits

• Field observations of the corridor’s operation and conditions during an average weekday. Crash Data Long form crash reports were provided by the District Seven Safety Office for pedestrian and bicycle related crashes for the 72-month period extending between January 2002 and December 2007. This data was supplemented by pedestrian crash data from the Pinellas County MPO for the period between January 2005 and December 2006. Collision summaries for the 72-month period are presented in Table 2; collision summary sheets and diagrams are included in Appendix B of this report. Areas of concern are discussed in the Analysis section of this report.

Traffic Volume Data Traffic volume data on SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) was obtained from the Department’s Florida Traffic Information 2006 publication. This information contains recent and historical count data at all of the Department’s count stations throughout the state. Within the study limits, four count stations were identified. North of 87

th Avenue on Blind Pass Road the counts indicate the 2006 AADT was 27,000, including a 3.87%

truck factor. Near the intersection of Blind Pass Road and 75th Avenue the counts indicate the 2006 AADT

was 31,000, including a 3.38% truck factor. South of Blind Pass Road/68th Avenue the counts indicate the

2006 AADT was 27,500, including a 4.52% truck factor. North of Pinellas Bayway the counts indicate the 2006 AADT was 25,500, including a 4.82% truck factor. Speed Limit Data The posted speed limit within the study segment varies from 30 mph to 35 mph along the corridor. The posted speed limits for each section within the study area are detailed in Table 1 below.

Table 1 SPEED LIMIT SUMMARY

SR 699 (BLIND PASS RD/GULF BLVD) FROM 93RD

AVENUE TO PINELLAS BAYWAY SECTION 15100, M.P. 0.111 – 3.569

Posted Speed Limit Location (From) Location (To)

35 Pinellas Bayway South of 75th Avenue

30 South of 75th Avenue 77

th Avenue

35 77th Avenue 93

rd Avenue


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ANALYSIS

Collision Analysis

Long form crash reports were provided by the District Seven Safety Office for pedestrian and bicycle related crashes for the 72-month period extending between January 2002 and December 2007. This data was supplemented by pedestrian crash data from the Pinellas County MPO for the period between January 2005 and December 2006. The collision data is summarized in Table 2 and the collision diagrams and collision summary sheets are included in Appendix B of this report. According to the collision data, there have been 42 pedestrian and bicycle collisions reported within the study limits during this time period. During the 72-month study period, 26 of the crashes (62%) were pedestrian collisions and 15 (36%) were bicycle collisions. Also, 32 (76%) of the crashes resulted in injuries and 7 (17%) of the crashes resulted in fatalities. Seven (17%) of the crashes were alcohol related. Seventeen (40%) of the crashes occurred at signalized intersections, with 25 (60%) occurring near unsignalized intersections or midblock. Nine of the crashes involved a pedestrian or bicycle crossing a side street and an approaching vehicle traveling on the side street. A majority (13 crashes, 87%) of the bicycle crashes involved bicyclists traveling along Blind Pass Road/Gulf Boulevard, not attempting to cross the roadway.

Table 2 COLLISION SUMMARY

SR 699 (BLIND PASS RD/GULF BLVD) FROM 93RD

AVENUE TO PINELLAS BAYWAY SECTION 15100, M.P. 0.111 – 3.569 JANUARY 2002 - DECEMBER 2007

(72 MONTHS OF DATA)

COLLISION TYPE 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 TOTAL

Pedestrian 4 0 2 8 7 5 26

Bicycle 5 4 2 2 0 2 15

Pedestrian & Bicycle 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Total 9 4 4 10 7 8 42

Fatal 2 0 1 2 2 0 7

Injury 5 4 3 8 4 8 32

Property Damage Only 2 0 0 0 1 0 3

Day 7 2 1 7 5 5 27

Night 2 2 3 3 2 3 15

Wet 0 0 1 0 0 1 2

Dry 9 4 3 10 7 7 40

AM Peak (7 AM - 9 AM) 2 0 1 1 0 1 5

Midday Peak (11 AM - 1 PM) 0 0 0 1 1 0 2

PM Peak (4 PM - 6 PM) 3 0 0 1 0 0 4

Alcohol Involved 0 2 1 1 2 1 7


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5.

QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT

Qualified Engineers observed the segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd

Avenue to Pinellas Bayway during a typical weekday to assess existing operating conditions. Field reviews were completed for the purpose of this study, with the primary intention of observing the operating characteristics and roadway features to assist with the development of improvements. The comments and recommendations from the St. Pete Beach Pedestrian Safety Field Review were also reviewed at this time. The results of these observations are highlighted below:

General

• There is highway lighting along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits.

• There are sidewalks present along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd).

• There are no detectable truncated domes on most of the sidewalk ramps within the study area.

• There are several unused driveway curb cuts in the sidewalk along SR 699.

• Several tripping hazards were observed within the sidewalk along both sides of SR 699 within the study limits.

SR 699 (Blind Pass Road) at 93rd

Avenue

• Intersection is located on a horizontal curve of S.R. 699 (Blind Pass Road).

• Southbound vehicles are coming down off a bridge as they enter the horizontal curve.

• There are sidewalks along both sides of S.R. 699 in this area.

• There is a pedestrian warning sign posted just north of the intersection.

• There is a park located on the west side of S.R. 699 (Blind Pass Road) within the horizontal curve.

• There are painted northbound and southbound left turn lanes and a painted median in this area.

• The crash data found no pedestrian or bicycle related crashes in the vicinity since 2002.

• The data collection activities and observations found very little pedestrian crossing activity in the area. A pedestrian crosswalk is not warranted.

• This is not a desirable location for a crosswalk or other pedestrian crossing facility due to the horizontal curve and the sight distance limitations.

• Pedestrian activity in this area is very low.

• Pedestrian crossing activity should not be encouraged within the area of the horizontal curve.

• Adding a concrete separator and raised island for the northbound left turn lane could be considered in this area to aid any pedestrians crossing here.

SR 699 (Blind Pass Road) from 93

rd Avenue to 75

th Avenue

• There is little pedestrian activity scattered throughout this segment with no concentrations at any single area.

• Nine pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area.

• There are ten existing landscaped islands with painted left turn lanes within this segment. The islands do not have curb cuts for pedestrians; however, pedestrians still stand at either end of them, effectively using them for protection.

• There are three existing crosswalks, two with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons and one with a full pedestrian signal within this segment.

• There was very little pedestrian activity observed during the data collection activities and observations periods. There are existing medians and pedestrian crosswalks along the segment that provide effective crossing area for pedestrians.

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th Avenue

• There is a high emphasis crosswalk with pedestrian signage and pedestrian activated flashers on the north approach of this intersection.

• A refuge island at this location would eliminate the southbound left turn lane resulting in drivers making a southbound left turn from the southbound through lane.


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Ped Flasher at 77th

Avenue

• A refuge island will cause operational problems resulting in decreased safety at the intersection

• A raised concrete northbound left turn lane that includes extending the concrete separator to the current concrete separator just south of 77

th Avenue would provide some refuge for pedestrians

and improved organization and control of traffic flow in this section.

• Low volumes of pedestrian crossings were observed at this intersection.

• One fatal pedestrian crash was reported during the study period just north of this intersection.

• Relocating the crosswalk to the south approach of the intersection in front of the Sweet Bay should be considered due to the bus stop pedestrian generator located here.

SR 699 (Blind Pass Road) at 75

th Avenue (Signalized)

• This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across all four approaches.

• The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown.

• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 15 seconds of flashing “Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 27 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 25 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 17 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north side of the intersection. The minimum ‘Walk’ time is 7 seconds. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 27 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 33 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 17 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the south side of the intersection. The minimum ‘Walk’ time is 7 seconds. This is adequate time for a pedestrian to cross the approach.

• One pedestrian crash was reported during the study period at this intersection.

• Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at 75




• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 11 seconds of flashing “Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 21 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 25 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 10 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north side of the intersection. The minimum ‘Walk’ time is set at 7 seconds. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 14 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 17 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the south side of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 21 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The countdown feature on the pedestrian signal to cross the west side of the intersection is not functioning.

• No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection.

• Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Corey Avenue (Signalized)



• The signal provides approximately 16 seconds of flashing “Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. The ‘Walk’ time is dictated by the green time allotted to Gulf Boulevard. The minimum ‘Walk’ time is set at 7 seconds. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 19 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.


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• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 16 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t

Walk’ time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 21 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• Three pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from Corey Avenue to Blind Pass Road/68

th Avenue

• There is scattered pedestrian activity in this area.

• The intersection of 72nd

Avenue has poor sight distance for westbound vehicles stopped at the intersection. The business on the southeast corner is located close to the roadway and blocks view of oncoming vehicles.

• No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area.

• Consider installing four raised median islands within the two way left turn lane from 73rd

Avenue to 69

th Avenue. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram.

SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Blind Pass Road/68




• It was observed that the signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 8 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. However, the controller is programmed for 16 to 18 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 22 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 22 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. This phase is on pedestrian recall. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 28 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection.

• No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from Blind Pass Road/68

th Avenue to Gulf Winds Drive

• There is a significant amount of scattered pedestrian activity in this area with a concentration in the area of the Beach Resort Hotel and 7Eleven.

• Ten pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area.

• The cross streets in this area are well connected east and west of Gulf Boulevard.

• Gulf Boulevard from 67th Avenue to 64

th Avenue may be a desirable location to add three raised

median islands within the two way left turn lane due to the pedestrian activity and crash history. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram.

• Consider installing a raised pedestrian refuge island with crosswalk, signing, and a pedestrian cut-through north of the 7-Eleven driveway due to the pedestrian activity and crash history in this area.

SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Gulf Winds Drive (Signalized)

• This intersection has standard crosswalks across the north and east sides of the intersection.

• There are pedestrian countdown signals across the north, east and west sides of the intersection.


• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 15 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north side of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 10 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. The ‘Walk’ time is dictated by the green time allotted to Gulf Boulevard. The minimum ‘Walk’ time is set at 7 seconds. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 35 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards, or a separate detector should be placed within the raised island.

• There is a high concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this intersection.

• Four pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection.

• Consider adding a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the south side of the intersection.


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Existing Landscaped Median

Pedestrian Signal Sign

Existing Landscaped Median

• Add crosswalk striping across the west side of the intersection.

• Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from Gulf Winds Drive to 55

th

Avenue

• There is scattered pedestrian activity in this area with concentrations located in the area of the signals.

• Two pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area.

• There are two existing raised landscaped islands within this segment.

• The remainder of the segment has a high concentration of driveways close together with many conflicting turning movements; and therefore, is not a desirable location for pedestrian crossings.

SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at 55th

Avenue (Signalized)

• This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across the north, south and east sides of the intersection.


• The pedestrian detector in the northeast corner to cross 55th Avenue

is located on a different pole than the pedestrian signal head.

• The signal provides approximately 9 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 15 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 9 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 12 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east side of the intersection. The minimum ‘Walk’ time is set at 6 seconds. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 16 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• There is a concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this intersection.

• One bicycle crash was reported during the study period at this intersection.

• There is a trolley/bus stop at this intersection.

• Consider adding a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the west side of the intersection.

• Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from 55

th Avenue to St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village Entrance


• One pedestrian crash was reported during the study period within this area.

• There are two existing raised median islands within this segment.


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Pedestrians Crossing Gulf Boulevard

Ped Crossing on North Approach

SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village Entrance (Signalized)

• This intersection has pedestrian countdown signals across all four approaches.

• There are standard crosswalks across the north and south approaches. No crosswalks are present on the east and west approaches.


• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 15 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. This phase is pedestrian activated. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 44 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 11 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. The ‘Walk’ time is dictated by the green time allotted to Gulf Boulevard. This phase is on pedestrian recall. The minimum ‘Walk’ time is set at 7 seconds. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 15 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.


• No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection.

• Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village Entrance to 44

th Avenue


• Three pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area.

• There is one existing landscaped median island within this segment.

• The existing median island located near the Lido Park entrance near 46

th Avenue has vegetation that does

not leave space for pedestrians to utilize it for refuge; however, pedestrians were observed standing on either end effectively utilizing it for protection.

• There are trolley/bus stops located on both sides of the existing median island on Gulf Boulevard.

• There is one public beach access point at the existing median island and one to the north of the median island on Gulf Boulevard.

SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at 44


• This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across the east and north sides of the intersection.


• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 17 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north side of the intersection. This phase is pedestrian activated. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• The signal provides approximately 44 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 10 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the east side of the intersection. This phase is on pedestrian recall. The minimum ‘Walk’ time allowed is 7 seconds. It is recommended the flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time be increased to 12 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards.

• There is a high concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this intersection.


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Pedestrian Crossing on North Approach

• Five pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection.

• Consider installing a crosswalk and pedestrian features across the south side of the intersection.


SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from 44th

Avenue to Pinellas Bayway

• There is pedestrian activity concentrated in the area of the signals and Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar and Undertow Beach Bar.

• There are trolley/bus stops on both sides of Gulf Boulevard in front of Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar.

• No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area.

• There are two existing landscaped median islands within this segment.

• Consider installing a median with pedestrian cut-through and crosswalk near the Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar and Undertow Beach Bar. The high concentration of pedestrians, the trolley/bus stops, and the driveway spacing make this area a good location for pedestrian facilities. Install pedestrian lighting and signing with high reflective paint on the median noses. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram.

• Consider the installation of raised medians with painted left turn lanes on either side of 37th

Avenue. There is a public beach access point at this location. The median could serve as a pedestrian refuge for any that may cross here to access the beach.

SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Pinellas Bayway (Signalized)

• This intersection has pedestrian countdown signals across the north, south and west sides of the intersection.

• There is a standard crosswalk across the north side of the intersection and a high emphasis crosswalk across the south side of the intersection. There is no crosswalk on the west side of the intersection.


• The pedestrian detector in the northeast corner is not ADA accessible.

• The pedestrian detector and sign in the northwest corner to cross the west approach is not ADA accessible, the detector is old and the sign is not legible.

• The pedestrian detector and signal in the southwest corner to cross the west approach is too far from the crossing and is not ADA accessible.

• There is a ‘No Right Turn on Red’ blank out sign that activates for westbound right turning vehicles when the pedestrian pushbutton is activated for crossing the north approach.

• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 23 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. This is adequate time for a pedestrian to cross the approach.

• The signal provides approximately 7 seconds of ‘Walk’ time and 28 seconds of flashing ‘Don’t Walk’ time to cross the west side of the intersection. This is adequate time for a pedestrian to cross the approach.


• Three pedestrian crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection.


• Add a crosswalk across the west side of the intersection.

• Consider installing a raised island in the northeast corner of the intersection to serve as a refuge for pedestrians crossing the north side of the intersection.


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6.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the results of the data collection activities, qualitative assessment, collision analysis, field observations, and engineering judgment, the following recommendations were developed:

1. Install ADA compliant detectable truncated domes on the sidewalk ramps within the study area.

2. Remove the unused driveway curb cuts in the sidewalk along SR 699. 3. Repair the sidewalk and remove the tripping hazards in the sidewalk along both sides of SR

699 within the study limits. 4. Change pedestrian signal signs to countdown type (FTP–68B–06) for all approaches at the

signalized intersections within the study limits. 5. Retime the pedestrian ‘Don’t Walk’ phases at the signalized intersections to give additional

clearance time using the new MUTCD requirements. 6. Consider installing a raised concrete separator with a northbound left turn lane at 93

rd Avenue

as shown in Appendix C, Sheet 1. 7. Consider installing a raised concrete separator with a northbound left turn lane at 77

th Avenue

as shown in Appendix C, Sheet 1. 8. Consider relocating the crosswalk, pedestrian signs, and flashers from north of 77

th Avenue to

south of 77th Avenue in front of Sweet Bay near the bus stop as shown in Appendix C, Sheet

1. 9. Install raised median islands on Gulf Boulevard from 73

rd Avenue to 69

th Avenue as shown in

Appendix C, Sheet 2. 10. Install raised median islands on Gulf Boulevard from 67

th Avenue to 64

th Avenue as shown in

Appendix C, Sheets 2 and 3. 11. Install a raised median with pedestrian cut-through and crosswalk on Gulf Boulevard on the

north side of the 7-Eleven. Install pedestrian lighting, signing, and high reflective paint on the median noses. See Appendix C, Sheet 3 for Conceptual Diagram.

12. Install high emphasis crosswalks at all signalized locations. 13. Add a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the south side and crosswalk striping across

the west side of the intersection at Gulf Winds Drive. 14. Relocate the pedestrian detector in the northeast corner to cross 55

th Avenue to be located on

the same pole as the pedestrian signal head. 15. Add a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the west side of the intersection at 55

th

Avenue. 16. Install crosswalks on the east and west approaches at St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village

Entrance. 17. Install a crosswalk and pedestrian features across the south side of the intersection at 44

th

Avenue. 18. Install a raised median with pedestrian cut-through and crosswalk near the Beach House

Suites by the Don Cesar and Undertow Beach Bar. Install pedestrian lighting, signing, and high reflective paint on the median noses. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram.

19. Consider installing raised medians with painted left turn lanes on both sides of 37th Avenue as

shown in Appendix C, Sheet 4. 20. Relocate the pedestrian detectors in the northeast and southwest corners to be ADA

accessible at Pinellas Bayway. 21. Replace and relocate the pedestrian detector and sign in the northwest corner to be ADA

accessible at Pinellas Bayway. 22. Add a crosswalk across the west side of the intersection at Pinellas Bayway. 23. Install a raised island in the northeast corner of the intersection to serve as a refuge for

pedestrians crossing the north side of the intersection at Pinellas Bayway. These improvements are illustrated in the Conceptual Drawings in Appendix C.


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APPENDICES


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APPENDIX A

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CROSSING DATA


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APPENDIX B

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE COLLISION DATA

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

COLLISION SUMMARY

Section: 15100 State Route: Gulf Boulevard (SR 699)

Location: From Pinellas Bayway to 93rd Avenue M.P.: 0.111 to 3.569 Engineer: HNTB

Study Period: 1/1/2002 TO 12/31/2002 County: Pinellas

Prop. Day/ Wet/ Contributing

No. Date Day Time Type Fatal Injury Damage Night Dry Cause

1 Mon. 16:31 x Day Dry

2 Tue. 17:03 x Day Dry

3 Sun. 8:45 x Day Dry

4 Sat. 20:00 x Night Dry

5 Fri. 8:40 x Day Dry


7 Mon. 18:48 x Night Dry

8 Thu. 7:00 x Day Dry


Total Property Left Right Rear Side

No. Fatal Injury Damage Angle Turn Turn End Swipe

0 0 0

0 0 0

One Ped/ Excessive Failure to

Vehicle Bike Day Night Wet Dry Speed Yield R/W DUI

9 1 0

100 11 01000 002278

7 2 0 0

22%

0 9

002256

9 52 2 0 0

Careless Driving

Other

Other

Other

Careless Driving

Disregarded Traffic Control

FTYRW

Careless Driving

Other

11/28/2002

12/17/2002

4/20/2002

5/10/2002

5/31/2002

11/4/2002

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

1/28/2002

3/26/2002

3/31/2002

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike


COLLISION SUMMARY






1 Wed. 15:15 x Day Dry

2 Wed. 19:17 x Night Dry


4 Fri. 23:10 x Night Dry



0 0 0

0 0 0



4 0 2

100 0 50

1/15/2003

3/5/2003

3/20/2003

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike3/21/2003

Careless Driving/DUI

No Improper Driving

Careless Driving

DUI

4 40 0 0 0

0

0%

0 4

000100

1000 005050

2 2 0


COLLISION SUMMARY






1 Tue. 21:23 x Night Dry

2 Thu. 8:18 x Day Wet


4 Tue. 18:21 x Night Dry



0 0 0

0 0 0



3 3 1

75 75 251000 0257525

1 3 1 0

25%

0 4

00075

4 31 0 0 0

FTYRW

FTYRW

DUI

FTYRW11/23/2004 Collision w/ Ped

3/30/2004

8/5/2004

8/25/2004

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike


COLLISION SUMMARY








3 Sun. 23:05 x Night Dry







10 Sat. 9:09 x Day Dry



0 0 0

0 0 0



10 5 1

100 50 10

Collision w/ Ped4/1/2005

1/19/2005

2/19/2005

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Ped

5/22/2005

6/7/2005

7/7/2005

7/12/2005

7/29/2005

10/19/2005

11/6/2005

FTYRW

Other

FTYRW

Other

FTYRW

FTYRW

Other

DUI

Driving Wrong Side/Way

FTYRW

10 72 1 0 0

0

20%

0 10

001070

1000 003070

7 3 0


COLLISION SUMMARY









4 Sat. 9:45 x Day Dry

5 Mon. 9:09 x Day Dry


7 Sun. 18:38 x Night Dry



0 0 0

0 0 0



7 1 2

100 14 291000 002971

5 2 0 0

29%

0 7

001457

7 42 1 0 0

FTYRW

Careless Driving/DUI

Careless Driving

Other/Alcohol Involved

Disregarded Traffic Signal

Careless Driving

Careless Driving10/21/2006

11/6/2006

11/22/2006

12/31/2006

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

4/26/2006

5/26/2006

7/4/2006

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped


COLLISION SUMMARY









4 Tue. 10:34 x Day Wet


6 Thu. 22:03 x Night Dry

7 Fri. 20:08 x Night Dry




0 0 0

0 0 0



7 2 1

88 25 13

2/8/2007

2/20/2007

3/24/2007

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Ped

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Bike

Collision w/ Ped

Bicycle Hit Ped

4/10/2007

4/29/2007

6/14/2007

10/19/2007

11/29/2007

FTYRW

Other

No Improper Driving

FTYRW

Careless Driving

Improper Lane Change

Alcohol - Under Influence

Careless Driving

8 80 0 0 0

0

0%

0 8

000100

1000 0133863

5 3 1


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APPENDIX C

CONCEPTUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN


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APPENDIX D

EXISTING SIGNAL TIMINGS

973Signal No :

75TH AVENUE N. & BLIND PASS ROADLocation :

STATE/ST PETE BEACHJurisdiction :

45Section #

2Address#

11/29/2006Last Timing Change:12/04/2006Database Revised

X X

75TH AVE EB LT R

75TH AVE WB

BLIND PASS RD NB LAG R

PEEK

Make

3000 E

Model

8 PHASE

Type

6 PHASE/SEMI

Operation

7

3

2.7

20

X

SEE SEPARATE PROGRAMMING SHEET

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

10

3

3.2

3.0

30

7

17

X

X

Y

2

XPed Omit

X

3

X

10

3

3.2

3.1

30

7

15

X

R

4

7

3

3.2

2.7

20

X

5

X

10

3

3.2

3.0

30

7

17

X

X

Y

6

X

7

X

10

3

3.2

3.5

30

7

15

X

R

8

ON

Comments

75TH AVE. WB LT R

75TH AVE EB

BLIND PASS RD. SB LEAD R

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET

Pinellas County Traffic Engineering

NO

PREEMPT

Additional Sheets =>

Control Center Use Only

Controller

Timing & Phasing

3.2

Max 3

974Signal No :

75TH ST & GULF BLVDLocation :


45Section #

3Address#


X X X

GULF BLVD. NB

75TH ST. WB

GULF BLVD. SB LT P/P

GULF BLVD. SB

TRANSYT

Make

3000

Model

8 PHASE

Type

5 PHASE/FULL

Operation

7

3

2.4

14

X

R

OLA=1&2 (NBRT)OLB=3&4 (SB THRU)PED OL 2-2, 3-3, 4-3 & 4, 5-5

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

10

3

3.6

2.3

40

7

10

X

X

R

2

XPed Omit

7

3

3.2

2.7

14

7

11

X

3

7

3

3.2

2.7

14

7

16

X

R

4

7

3

3.2

2.5

14

7

17

X

R

5

X

6

X

X

7

X

X

8

X

ON

Comments

75TH AVE. EBPh5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


NO

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

3.6

Max 3

977Signal No :

GULF BLVD & COREY AVELocation :


45Section #

6Address#


X X

GULF BLVD. SB

COREY AVE. WB

TRANSYT

Make

1880 EL

Model

8 PHASE

Type

4 PHASE/SEMI

Operation

X

PREEMPT ACTIVATED BY FIRE STATION AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH SIGNAL AT GULF & 73RD.

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

20

5

4.3

1.2

40

7

16

X

X

Y

2

XPed Omit

X

3

X

10

3

3.2

2.0

30

7

16

R

4

X

5

X

20

5

4.3

1.2

40

7

16

X

X

Y

6

X

7

X

10

3

3.2

2.0

30

7

16

R

8

ON

Comments

GULF BLVD. NB

COREY AVE. EB

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


YES

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

Max 3

980Signal No :

GULF BLVD & BLIND PASSLocation :


46Section #

7Address#


X X

GULF BLVD. SB

68TH AVENUE EB LEAD

BLIND PASS WB LAG

TRANSYT

Make

1880 EL

Model

8 PHASE

Type

4 PHASE/FULL

Operation

X

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

20

5

4.3

2.3

60

7

22

X

X

Y

2

XPed Omit

7

5

3.2

2.3

20

7

18

X

R

3

7

3

3.2

2.3

40

7

16

X

R

4

X

5

X

20

5

4.3

2.3

60

7

22

X

X

Y

6

X

7

X

X

8

X

ON

Comments

GULF BLVD. NB

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


NO

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

Max 3

982Signal No :

GULF BLVD & GULF WINDSLocation :


46Section #

9Address#


X X

GULF BLVD. SB

RESORT EXIT EB LEAD

GULF WINDS WB LAG

TRANSYT

Make

1880 EL

Model

8 PHASE

Type

4 PHASE/FULL

Operation

X

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

24

5

4.3

1.9

60

7

10

X

X

Y

2

XPed Omit

9

3

3.2

2.1

40

X

R

3

X

9

5

3.2

1.6

20

7

15

R

4

4 5

X

24

5

4.3

1.9

60

7

10

X

X

Y

6

X

7

X

X

8

X

ON

Comments

GULF BLVD. NB

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


NO

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

Max 3

983Signal No :

GULF BLVD & 55TH AVE./TRADEWINDSLocation :


46Section #

8Address#


X X

GULF BLVD. NB LT P/P

GULF BLVD. SB

55TH AVE/TRADEWINDS RESEB/WB

TRANSYT

Make

1880 EL

Model

8 PHASE

Type

5 PHASE/SEMI

Operation

7

4

1.0

15

X

FLASHES 0100-0630, 7 DAY PROGRAMPHASE 2 PED TIMES FOR CNA PROGRAM ONLY

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

20

4

4.0

1.5

30

6

12

X

X

Y

2

XPed Omit

X

3

X

7

4

4.0

2.0

22

9

15

X

R

4

7

4

4.0

1.0

15

X

5

X

20

4

4.0

1.5

30

6

12

X

X

Y

6

X

X

7

X

X

8

X

ON

Comments


GULF BLVD. NB

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


NO

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

4.0

Max 3

985Signal No :

GULF BLVD & DOLPHIN VILLAGELocation :


46Section #

10Address#


X X

GULF BLVD. NB LT P/P

GULF BLVD. SB

DOLPHIN VILLAGE WB

TRANSYT

Make

1880 EL

Model

8 PHASE

Type

6 PHASE/SEMI

Operation

7

5

2.0

20

X

FLASH 0100-0630, 7 DAYS

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

20

5

4.3

1.2

60

7

11

X

X

Y

2

XPed Omit

X

3

X

7

3

3.2

2.0

30

7

15

X

R

4

7

5

3.2

2.0

20

X

5

X

20

5

4.3

1.2

60

7

11

X

X

Y

6

X

7

X

7

3

3.2

2.0

30

7

15

X

R

8

ON

Comments


GULF BLVD. NB

PARK ENTRANCE EB

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


NO

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

3.2

Max 3

986Signal No :

GULF BLVD & 44TH AVELocation :


46Section #

11Address#


X X

GULF BLVD. SB

44TH AVE. WB

TRANSYT

Make

1880 EL

Model

8 PHASE

Type

5 PHASE/SEMI

Operation

X

FLASH 0100-0630, 7 DAYS

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

15

5

4.3

1.5

60

7

10

X

X

Y

2

XPed Omit

X

3

X

7

3

3.2

2.4

40

7

17

X

R

4

7

5

3.2

2.2

20

X

5

X

15

5

4.3

1.5

60

7

10

X

X

Y

6

X

7

X

7

5

3.2

2.4

40

R

8

X

ON

Comments


GULF BLVD. NB

44TH AVE. EB

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8YES

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


NO

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

Max 3

990Signal No :

GULF BLVD & PINELLAS BAYWAYLocation :


ISOSection #

Address#


X X X

GULF BLVD. SB LT R

GULF BLVD NB & OLB NB/SB

P4 PEDS & OLD

TRANSYT

Make

1880 EL

Model

8 PHASE

Type

4 PHASE/SEMI

Operation

7

3

1.0

35

X

R

OLB=SB,1,2,/ FL-Y, OLC=WB/RT 1,2,8/ FL-ROLD=EB/WB 4,8 PHASE 4 ACTIVATED BY PUSH BUTTON ONLY. PHASE 4 OMITS PHASE 8

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3

Ph4

Phase 1

Min. Green

Extension

Yellow CL

Red CL

Max 1

Max 2

Walk

FDW

Min Recall

Max Recall

Ped Recall

Non Lock

CNA1

CNA2

Phase Omit

Flash

Delay Det.

15

4

4.0

1.0

35

7

28

X

2

XPed Omit

X

3

X

30

4

4.0

1.0

35

7

23

X

R

4

X

5

X

X

6

X

X

7

X

7

4

4.0

1.0

25

R

8

X

ON

Comments

OLC (WB RT) & OLD

Ph5

Ph6

Ph7Ph8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8NO

TBC Dipswitches

SIGNAL TIMING SHEET


NO

PREEMPT



Controller

Timing & Phasing

4.0

Max 3


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APPENDIX E

SCHEMATIC STREETSCAPE PLAN

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