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Item D1 3.03 Traffic CirculationMonroe 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. f93- 5.007(3)(aM j$163.3177(6)( b), F.S.1 Objective 301.1 Monroe Cog= shall €establish level of service (LOS) standards for all ap ved roads in Monroe County for the purpose of determining existing and future roadway needs. f93- 5.007(3)(e)i -} j4 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, hhaaseed An tl3o— FIAFidA Depaftment -4 Tr-easpena6ea (FDOT-) methodology feF deteR:ainatieft of 1.09, as measured by 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)" Policy 301.1.2 For U-S- 1, Monroe County hereby adopts a level of service (LOS) standard of C, based — 4e methedelegy de;o eleped- -by theas measured by the methodology established by the U-- 1 LOS Task Force and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in August 1991 6-&4. The level of service on U- S- U.S. 1 shall be maintained within five percent (5 %) of LOS C- ,j,'16 3.317 7,(,6)(b 11 a.. F.S.] Policy 301.1.3 Monroe County shall coordinate with municipalities in the review of the systematic traffic monitoring ram to monitor traffic volumes and travel speeds of U.S. 1 as well as on each of the 24 study segments on U.S. I. 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. <77te Remainder of This Page Intentional!, Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 1 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Objective 301.2 Monroe County shall €ensure that all paved roads have sufficient capacity to serve development at the adopted LOS standards concurrent with the impact of said development. (e)W-} [& 163.3177(6)(b) l .a., F.S.I 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 U& U.S. 1, and to determine the cumulative impact of development and through traffic. Monroe County shall use the methodology developed by the U&- 1 LOS Task Force composed of representatives from Monroe County, FDOT, and E "the 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. [4 163.3177(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 whic , in eembination with all etheF devel epment 7 would significantly degrade the LOS below the adopted LOS mitigated. The development of single family residential unig on a single parcel, 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 U& 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 Coun1y road. [4163.3177(6)(b)I.e., F.S.I Policy 301.2.34 As approved by the County Commission on a case by case basis, Monroe County shall provide funding from gas taxes And, impact fees and any other legally available sources to expedite FDQ�P project management. Traffic Circulation Element 2 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 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 Men r-ee County shall , .-„t„ Y. 'ith > nn r as t p w s ,- pItf5iHg Of F- OT PT°Pef4ies i i s i may ultimate be - equ fer impi at' f t. cn civ -- v z -crm f rrc Monroe County shall continue to review and evaluate FDOT surplus property opportunities for the implementation of traffic circulation policies and goals. Meft r,..,..t.. x1,..11 ,mot th the FDOT- r-ev isit the a a , of US 1 th -e ,, g cshe — Vv(irr end - vrMaia ai- m iir citizen b rvcFpTacvc :vp <The Remainder of This Pape Intentionally Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 3 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Obiective 301.3 fir- eider— te- pFe- ide fer- -Monroe County shall encourage a multi -modal bieyele and p edestrian tFavel that is safe, convenient, and efficient, with comolementary facilities to support non - motorized users. " 4 -e ;;Fee Gewf•ty Shall ,.-„•.:a. FU 63.3177(6 J ., F.S.1 Policy 301.3.1 By januar-y 4, , Annually. Monroe County shall prepare a plaft fe 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 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. <The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 4 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Obiective 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 incoMorating 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. <The Rentahider of This Page Intentionalll• Left Klank> Traffic Circulation Element 5 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 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. {93- §.00W 3 & 163.3177(6 F.S. Policy 301.45.1 The capacity of U&- 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 By januar-y > > tfip purpose, and me- L-1 for- the GeumY By May 2021. Monroe County shall complete the County's Long Range Transportation Plan incorporating the considerations of climate change implications. <The Remainder of This Pace Intentionally Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 6 Keith and Sehnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Obiective 301.56 Ift ewe- Monroe County shall provide a transportation system that facilitates eeesislen with the 1986 G-eepr-ehet3 Plan ed pwsuant -to Chapter 380 -1 S.�ee Ge.,..«,...he!! i m plement th „ t:eies by Ao uffy 4, 1997. [9i 5 . 007( 3)(b)31 scenic corridor enhancement and beautification within the Florida Keys. Policy 301.56.1 The Land Development phm shall continue to ensure that development along the seen ,.,. e US -1 rD 905 a nd Trey Deer Be uleVff 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 plae shall continue to include regulations to minimize theimpoe-ts of mss o n the seeft b ity ,. f M o Policy 301.6.3 Monroe Countv supports the Vision, Goals, Object and Strategies of the Florida Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and the recommendations of the Florida Scenic Hirhwav Interpretive Master Plan in its transportation lanniny ( Ord. 022 -2009 <The Remainder of This Pare Intentionally Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 7 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: Jlarch 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Objective 301.67 Monroe County shall ill eFder- te ensure the County's transportation plans are coordinated with the plans and programs of appropriate state agencies and local governments and are consistent with State and Fe&effMederal regulations_ 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 US - 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. [& 163.3177(6)(b) l ., F.S.l Policy 301.67.23 By janeafy 4, 19W—,Monroe County shall in4imemaintain 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. Traffic Circulation Elemcnt 8 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Policy 301.67.64 Monroe County supports the recommendations of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan in its transportation planning. (Ord. 022 -2009) <The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 9 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Objective 301.48 in efder- fe- Monroe Coun , shall provide for the protection of existing and future rights - of- way (ROW , MoaFee Geunvy shall implement t h e F ll ,.,elieies by s h e d Policy 301.8-7.1 t9zrnir- l a n es is ceqiriiccrcvzccrccce - ricmTCane crcm-arrcc- -cnncs Fw4her, 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 B afiti f-y ^, 199-7 — , Monroe County shall maintain to * ry th ez T - and land Igevelo pme development P-egt�la iee� regulations which prohibit unauthorized use of County public righ of wa ROWs {93- 5 nn 7(3)(e) ni j §163.3177(6)(b)1., F.S.1 <The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 10 Keith and Schnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Objective 301.89 Monroe Coup , shall promote a safe, convenient, and efficient multi - modal meterized transportation system M eiffee G ett .t. ..h a ll : ..lefaeat the c n,,,, in pe li e ie s by the de4es speeified be! [9j 5.00q(3)f N163.3177(6)(b). F.S.I .a Policy 301.89.21 ; 'elepment ., » ---- ' —_' a —'------- — '—".--� -- --- -- ' - -r" - -'- - -- --- -- - - -- --- - -- Monroe 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. {9-Jw 5.007(3)(e)3] <The Remainder of This Pace Intentionally Left Blank> Traffic Circulation Element 11 Keith and Sehnars, P.A. Comprehensive Plan: March 2016