Item B1 3.03 Traffic Circulation Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
3.3 Traffic Circulation
GOAL 301
To provide a safe, convenient, efficient, and environmentally - compatible motorized and non-
motorized transportation system for the movement of people and goods in Monroe County. f J-
570 7(3)(-x)1-}[& 163.3177(6)(b), F.S.1
Objective 301.1
Monroe County shall l establish level of service (LOS) standards for all paved roads in
Monroe County for the purpose of determining existing and future roadway needs. 1 -
5.007(3)(0)1 }[ 163.3177(6)(b), F.S.1
Policy 301.1.1
For all County roads, Monroe County hereby adopts a minimum peak hour level
of service (LOS) standard of D,
measured by the methodology identified in the most
recent edition of the Highway Capacity Manual,— as necessary to determine
proposed development impacts. The County shall maintain the level of service on
County roads within five percent (5 %) of LOS D. [9J 5.007(3)(0)}
Policy 301.1.2
For 13 -U.S. 1, Monroe County hereby adopts a level of service (LOS) standard
of C, on an overall basis (along the entire length of U.S.1). 1,ased—en—the
as measured by the methodology established by the
4,S -U.S. 1 LOS Task Force and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
in August 1991 for analyzing the LOS on US 1 in Monroe County. Thi:,
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on 1-U.S. 1 shall be maintained within five percent (5 %) of LOS
C7.[4 163.3 1 77(6)(b) l .a., F.S.1
Policy 301.1.3
Monroe County shall coordinate with municipalities in the review of the
systematic traffic monitoring program to monitor traffic volumes and travel
speeds of U.S. 1 as well as on each of the 24 study segments on U.S.1. The
County and municipalities shall coordinate with FDOT to evaluate segments with
deficiencies of LOS to determine necessary improvements and strategies to
address any degradation and/or deficiencies.
Policy 301.1.4
Monroe County shall update its Long Range Transportation Plan to include
roadway improvements on County owned roads designed to improve the LOS on
U.S. 1.
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Objective 301.2
Monroe County shall Eensure that all paved roads have sufficient capacity to serve
development at the adopted LOS standards concurrent with the impact of said
development. [9J 5.0055(2)(o)7]J& 163.31 77(6)(b) l .a., F.S.]
Policy 301.2.1
Monroe County, in coordination with the FDOT, shall continue the systematic
traffic monitoring program initiated in March 1991, , to monitor
peak season traffic volumes at permanent count stations and travel speeds on the
overall length of U.S.1 and on each of 24 study segments of 4=1S -U.S. 1, and to
determine the cumulative impact of development and through traffic. Monroe
County shall use the methodology developed by the S --U.S. 1 LOS Task Force
composed of representatives from Monroe County, FDOT, and DCAthe
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for conducting this analysis and
shall request that the Task Force update and refine the methodology's assumptions
on a periodic basis when new data becomes available. [4163.3177(6)(b)l.b., F.S.]
Policy 301.2.2
Monroe County shall utilize the results of the systematic traffic monitoring
program for development approval process and to evaluate any potential
degradation in LOS and the need for improvements in order to achieve and
maintain the adopted LOS standard.
Policy 301.2.33
Monroe County shall not permit new development which,
ether—development; would significantly degrade the LOS below the adopted LOS
standards on U.S. 1 (overall) unless the proportionate share of the impact is
mitigated. The development of a single family residential unit shall be considered
de minimis and shall not be subject to this requirement. A five percent projected
decrease in travel speeds, below LOS C, is a significant degradation in the level of
service on US-U.S. 1. Traffic volume which exceeds the LOS D standard by more
than five percent is a significant degradation in the level of service on any other
County road. f & 163.3177(6)(b) l .e., F.S.1
Policy 301.2.34
As approved by the County Commission on a case by case basis, Monroe County
shall provide funding from gas taxes —afi4 impact fees, and any other legally
available sources to expedite FDOTlocal projects
management.
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Policy 301.2.5
In order to proceed with development, a parcel shall have legal access to public or
private roads, rights of way or easements or such access shall be established.
Policy 301.2.6
Monroe County shall cooperate with FDOT so as to prevent surplusing of FDOT
circulation policies and goals.Monroe County shall continue to review and
evaluate FDOT surplus property opportunities for the implementation of traffic
circulation policies and goals.
Monroe County shall request that the FDOT revisit the analysis of US 1 through
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Objective 301.3
In ordcr to provide for Monroe County shall encourage a multi -modal bicycle and
ped a man travel transportation system that is safe, convenient, and efficient, with
complementary facilities to support non - motorized users.
[ , S163.3177(6)(b)11., F.S.1
Policy 301.3.1
By January 'I, 1997, Annually, Monroe County shall update the
Capital Improvement Plan to include coordinated bicycle path and pedestrian way
improvements, where appropriate, emphasizing access to schools, parks, and
shopping centers, waterfront and tourist attractions, and other significant features
identified in the Livable CommuniKeys Community Master Plan for the area.
Coordination efforts should include affected citizens, local municipalities and the
State.
Policy 301.3.2
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land
US 1. [9J 5.007(3)(c)5 }The County shall require that any development, occurring
on or adjacent to the location of a planned bicycle or pedestrian facility as
identified by the County, provide for the construction of that portion of the facility
occurring within or adjacent to the development. If the facility has already been
built, or if it will be constructed by an external agency, the development shall be
connected to the facility in a safe and convenient manner to ensure that it is part
of the development's overall transportation system. For state owned bicycle or
pedestrian facilities a connection permit shall be required.
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Objective 301.4
Monroe County shall plan for an intermodal transportation system that incorporates
vehicles and alternative modes such as mass transit, and bicycle /pedestrian facilities. The
County shall coordinate with other agencies and entities responsible for mass transit,
bicycle /pedestrian and vehicle transportation improvements occurring County -wide.
Policy 301.4.1
Monroe County shall complete a Transportation Strategy Master Plan, through its
Long Range Transportation Plan, by May 2021, incorporating an intermodal
transportation system and considerations of climate change implications. This
date coincides with the Evaluation and Appraisal review which follows the
adoption of the revised Comprehensive Plan.
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Objective 301.5
In order to coordinate the traffic circulation system with the future land uses shown on
the Future Land Use Map, Monroe County shall implement the following policies. {9-J-
5.007(3J$163.3177(6)(b)241.d., F.S.]
Policy 301.45.1
The capacity of US U.S. 1 in unincorporated Monroe County shall be limited to
four lanes. Densities and intensities on the Future Land Use Map and allowed by
the permit allocation system shall not exceed those that can be accommodated by
the four lane limitation on US-U.S. 1.
Policy 301.45.2
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model for the County. By May 2021, Monroe County shall complete the County's
Long Range Transportation Plan incorporating the considerations of climate
change implications.
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Objective 301.56
In order to Monroe County shall provide a transportation system that facilitates seffsistent
with the 1986 Comprehensive Plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 380, F.S., Monroe
scenic corridor enhancement and beautification within the Florida Keys.
Policy 301.86.1
The Land Development ' - _ .. . .: . - • : - - - -
p1ailCode shall continue to ensure that development along the
US -1, CR 905, and Key Deer Boulevard Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor
provides the landscaping and setbacks necessary to minimize impacts on the
visual environment.
Policy 301.56.2
The Land Development ' . .. - - • -
planCode shall continue to include regulations to minimize the impacts of signs
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Policy 301.6.3
Monroe County supports the Vision, Goals, Objectives and Strategies of the
Florida Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and the recommendations of
the Florida Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan in its transportation
planning. (Ord. 022 -2009)
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Objective 301.67
Monroe County shall 1-ii-efder to ensure the County's transportation plans are coordinated
with the plans and programs of appropriate steteState agencies and local governments and
are consistent with State and Federalfederal regulations_ that require protection of
{9J 5.007(3f $163.3177(6)(b}3}), F.S.1
Policy 301.67.1
Each year, prior to the update of the FDOT District Six Five -Year Transportation
Plan, Monroe County staff shall meet with officials from FDOT District 6 to
review FDOT proposals for and recommend additional improvements to - -U.S.
1 to ensure County priorities are identified and incorporated.
Policy 301.7.2
In recognition of the physical and environmental constraints that may affect the
widening of U.S. 1 to four lanes, Monroe County shall coordinate with FDOT on
those portions of U.S. 1 that are shown as two lanes on the Future Traffic
Circulation Map to maintain them as two lanes for the planning horizon. This
policy shall not be construed so as to prohibit the addition of a third lane to be
used as a continuous two -way turn lane for those segments with a demonstrated
public safety risk, if the third lane has been demonstrated to be the safest
alternative. 1§163.3177(6)(b)1., F.S.I
Policy 301.67.23
By January '1, 1998, Monroe County shall initiatemaintain interlocal agreements
with Key West, Key Colony Beach, Marathon, Islamorada and Layton addressing
coordination of concurrency management with oversight by the South Florida
Regional Planning Council.
the FDOT, Monroe County shall develop and implement the Florida Standard
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Monroe County supports the Vision, Goals, Objectives and Strategies of the
the Florida Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan in its transportation
planning. (Ord. 022 2009)
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I Policy 301.67.64
Monroe County supports the recommendations of the Florida Keys Overseas
I Heritage Trail Master Plan in its transportation planning.
(Ord. 022 -2009)
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Objective 301.7.8
In ordcr to Monroe County shall provide for the protection of existing and future rights -
of -way (ROW), Monroe County shall implement thc following policies by thc date)
;pecificd below. [9J 5.007(3)(b)1 },
Policy 301.87.1
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall provide specific right of way width
where widening to four lanes is required to reduce hurricane clearance times.
Further, Monroe County staff shall participate in right -of -way planning and
preservation efforts including, but not limited to, participating in updates to the
FDOT corridor -wide master plan for District 6.
Policy 301.78.2
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall maintain to the Land
land Development development Regulations regulations which prohibit
unauthorized use of County public ROWS. [9J
5.007(3)(c)4 }[& 163.3177(6)(b)1., F.S.I
Poliey 301.7.3
lane to be used as a continuous two way turn lane for thosc segments with a •' - - - . . • -
Kcy segment shall be deferred until the completion of a Habitat Conservation
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Ob jective 301.89
In order toMonroe County shall promote a safe, convenient, and efficient, multi - modal
motorized transportation system, .. . •• - - - . . • , . •
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Poli 30 Q 1
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall submit to thc FDOT proposed access,
by the FDOT in Rule 11 97. Monroe County staff shall coordinate with the
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reviewing proposcd changes to the county's access classifications, and •
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F.A.C. [9J 5.007(3)(c)2]
, tandards that arc currently contained in Section 9.5 121 through 9.5 425 of the
Policy 301.89.21
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall adopt revisions to thc Land
Development—RegulationsMonroe County shall maintain revisions to the Land
Development Code to include guidelines and criteria consistent with nationally -
recognized standards which provide for safe and convenient on -site traffic flow,
interconnectivity between sites, adequate pedestrian ways and sidewalks, as well
as sufficient on -site parking for both motorized and non - motorized vehicles. f9J•-
5.007(3)(c)3]
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