Item B07
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: February 14. 2002
Division:
Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes --X- No
Department: Planning
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of an Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to design and
construct Safety Improvements for the existing sections of the Florida Ke)SOverseas Heritage Trail.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Monroe County has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the FDOT and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide matching funds for projects on the
Overseas Heritage Trail funded by the FDOT County Incentive Grant Program, and the FDEP has
agreed to the reconstruction and maintenance of existing segments of the Overseas Heritage Trail.
Signs, pavement markings and pavement improvements proposed for this project will increase the
safety of trail users and reduce potential conflicts with motor vehicles.
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION:
May 18, 2000- Resolution 205-2000 to allow the FDEP to design, build, construct the Overseas
Heritage Trail.
June 21, 2001- Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with FDOT and FDEP for the
design, construction and maintenance of the Overseas Heritage Trail
October 18, 200l-Board approval of the Florida Key Overseas Heritage Trail Safety Project
application to the FDOT County Incentive Grant Program.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOTAL COST:
$ 1,055, 950.00
BUDGETED: Yes X_
No
COST TO COUNTY: $ 527.975.00
IMPACT FEES
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No X
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X
Risk Management _X_
APPROVED BY: County Arty ~
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
To Follow_
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
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Budgeted? Yes~ No D Account Codes: ~- 50s//. c;Wtf~5 52:)3YD
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County Match: $ '?~'1/17~.OO _-_-_-_
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH
MONROE COUNTY
This Memorandum of Agreement is made and entered into this day of ,
2002, by and between the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
through its Division of Recreation and Parks, hereinafter referred to as the DEP, and the
MONROE COUNTY a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the
COUNTY.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the DEP has federal grant funding which may be used for the design of
improvements to selected sections of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail State Park
hereinafter referred to as the TRAIL, within state road right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the DEP upon completion of selected segments of said TRAIL, will operate
and maintain the TRAIL as part of the Florida Park Service; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has funding which is part of the Florida Department of
Transportation County Incentive Grant Program, which may be used for survey, design, and
construction of improvements to and adjacent to the TRAIL; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has funding which is part of the Transportation Impact Fees,
which may be used for construction or improvements to and adjacent to the TRAIL; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an
agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual benefits to
flow each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows:
1. The DEP shall be responsible, for the design, permitting and construction, as outlined in
Exhibit "1 ". on those portions of the TRAIL located across the historic bridges and along
the Department of Transportation right-of-way, or subsequent amended segments of the
TRAIL mutually agreed to in writing by both parties.
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2. The COUNTY shall be responsible, at no cost to the DEP, for providing the design and
construction funding as outlined in Exhibit "2", for those portions of the TRAIL located
across the historic bridges and along the Department of Transportation right-of-way, or
any other segments of the TRAIL as described by Exhibit "1", hereinafter referred to as
the PROJECT,_or subsequent amended segments of the TRAIL mutually agreed to in
writing by both parties.
3. The DEP agrees to undertake the design and construction of the PROJECT in accordance
with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations, and standards.
The DEP shall be responsible for obtaining clearances/permits required for the
construction of the PROJECT from the appropriate permitting authorities. Upon
completion of the PROJECT, the DEP shall certify to the COUNTY that the PROJECT
has been completed in accordance with the applicable standards, statutes, rules and
regulations in writing.
4. The DEP shall perform the PROJECT activities in accordance with the following
schedule:
a) Design to be completed on or before July 1,2002.
b) Construction contract to be let on or before September 1, 2002.
c) Construction to be completed on or before Aprill, 2003.
S. The DEP shall, upon completion of that segment of the TRAIL herein described,
maintain the TRAIL as part of the Florida State Park System as outlined in a separate
maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.
6. The COUNTY will be entitled at all times to be advised, at its request, as to the status of
work being done by the DEP and of the details thereof. Coordination shall be maintained
by the DEP with representatives of the COUNTY. DEP shall provide the COUNTY with
monthly progress reports.
7. This Agreement shall not be renewed. Any extension shall be in writing and executed by
both parties, and shall be subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement.
8. Indemnity and Insurance:
A. i) The DEP and the COUNTY are responsible for all personal injury and
property damage attributable to the negligent or wrongful acts of their own representative
officers, employees and agents. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of
sovereign immunity as provided in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as amended from
time to time, or any other laws or agreement providing limitations or claims.
ii) The DEP agrees to include the following indemnification in all contracts
with contractors/subcontractors, consultants/subconsultants, who perform work in
: connection with this Agreement:
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"The contractor/consultant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the DEP and
COUNTY and all of its officers, agents or employees from all suits, actions, claims,
demands, liability of any nature whatsoever arising out of, because of, or due to any
negligent act or occurrence of omission or commission of the contractor, its officers,
agents or employees. Neither the contractor/consultant, nor any of its officers, agents or
employees will be liable under this section for damages arising out of injury or damage to
persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of the DEP and
COUNTY or any of its officers, agents or employees."
B. In addition to any other forms of insurance or bonds required under the terms of
the agreement, when it includes construction within the limits of a railroad right-of-way,
the DEP must require its contractor to provide insurance coverage in accordance with
Section 7-13 of the FDOT's Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction
(2000), as amended.
9. Compensation and Payment:
A. The DEP agrees that the estimated total project costs are One Million, Fifty Five
Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,055, 950.00) as outlined in Exhibit "1".
B. The DEP shall submit one invoice (4 copies) plus supporting documentation
required by the COUNTY to the Project Manager for approval and processing monthly
and/or as agreed upon by the DEP and the COUNTY.
C. The DEP will only be reimbursed for direct costs (this excludes general and
administrative overhead).
D. All costs charged to the PROJECT shall be supported by properly executed
payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts or vouchers evidencing in proper detail the
nature and propriety of the charges in accordance with COUNTY purchasing policy.
E. Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of goods and services.
F. If this Agreement involves units of deliverables, then such units must be received
and accepted in writing by the Contract Manager prior to payments.
G. The COUNTY's obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon
availability of funds.
H. Bills for fees or o~er compensation for services or expenses shall be submitted in
detail sufficient for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof.
I. Travel costs will not be reimbursed.
J. Records of costs incurred under terms of this Agreement shall be maintained and
. made available upon request to the COUNTY at all times during the period of this
Agreement and for three years after final payment is made. Copies of these documents
and records shall be furnished to the COUNTY upon request. Records of costs incurred
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includes the DEP's general accounting records and the project records, together with
supporting documents and records of the DEP and all subcontractors performing work on
the project, and all other records of the DEP and subcontractors considered necessary by
the COUNTY for a proper audit of costs.
K. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any
goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public
entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit
bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perfonn work as
a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity
and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount
provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category Two for a period of 36
months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
10. It is understood between the parties hereto that the TRAIL and associated improvements
covered by this Agreement, which is located on Department of Transportation right-of-
way, may be removed, relocated or otherwise adjusted at any time in the future in order
that the adjacent state road may be widened, altered or otherwise changed and maintained
to meet future criteria or planning of the Florida Department of Transportation.
11. For projects located on the State Highway System, the COUNTY must approve an
consultant and/or contractor scope of services including project budget. DEP shall obtain
COUNTY and FDOT approval of plans and specifications prior to bidding the project.
The COUNTY agrees to provide written review or approval within 45 days, subject to
FDOT review and approval.
12. The DEP must certify that the consultant has been selected in accordance with the
Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (Section 287.055, Florida Statutes). Contractor
must be prequalified by the COUNTY as required by Section 2 of the FDOT Standard
Specification for Road and Bridge Construction (2000), as amended.
13. This Agreement is subject to termination under any of the following conditions:
A. This Agreement may be canceled by either the COUNTY or the DEP upon sixty
(60) days written notice.
B. If the COUNTY determines that the perfonnance of the DEP is not satisfactory,
the COUNTY shall have the option of (a) immediately terminating the Agreement, or (b)
notifying the DEP of the deficiency with a requirement that the deficiency be corrected
within a specified time, otherwise the Agreement will be terminated at the end of such
time, or (c) taking whatever action is deemed appropriate by the COUNTY.
C. If the COUNTY requires tennination of the Agreement for reasons other than
: unsatisfactory performance of the DEP, the COUNTY shall notify the DEP of such
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termination, with instructions to the effective date of termination or specify the stage of
work at which the Agreement is to be terminated.
D. If the Agreement is terminated before performance is completed, the DEP shall be
paid only for that work satisfactorily performed for which costs can be substantiated.
Such payment, however, may not exceed an amount which is the same percentage of the
contract price as the amount of work satisfactorily completed is a percentage of the total
work called for by this Agreement. All work in progress will become the property of the
COUNTY and will be turned over promptly by the DEP.
E. By both parties, thirty (30) calendar days following complete execution by both
parties of an Agreement to terminate this Agreement
14. This Agreement is nontransferable and nonassignable in whole or in part without prior
consent of the COUNTY.
15. This Agreement, regardless of where executed, shall be governed by and is constructed
according to the laws of the State of Florida.
16. This document incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence,
conversations, agreements, or understandings applicable to the matters contained herein,
and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or understandings
concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this document.
Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon
any prior representation or agreements whether oral or written. It is further agreed that no
modification, amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall
be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and
of equal dignity herewith.
17. If any part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a
court of competent jurisdiction or by any other legally constituted body having the
jurisdiction to make su~h determination, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect provided that the part of this Agreement thus invalidated or declared
unenforceable is not material to the intended operation of this Agreement.
18. The DEP and the COUNTY agree to enter into good faith negotiations with respect to
any amendment or changes to this Memorandum of Agreement that may be necessary to
provide for continued cooperation for the success of the project. Any modifications to
this Agreement shall be valid when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by
all parties hereto.
19. Pursuant to Section 216.2815, Florida Statues, all records in conjunction with this
Agreement shall be public record and shall be treated in the same manner as other public
records under general law. This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the
COUNTY for refusal by the DEP to allow public access to all documents papers, letters,
: or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes in conjunction
with this Agreement.
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20. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not
submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not
submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public
building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity,
may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or
consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any
public entity.
21. All notices, requests, demands, consents, approvals and other communication which are
required to be served or given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by
registered mail or certified U.S. mail, return receipt requested, postage paid, addressed to
the party to receive such notices as follows:
To DEP:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Recreation and Parks
Bureau of Design and Recreation Services
3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
Attention: Bureau Chief
To COUNTY:
Monroe County
Growth Management
2798 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
Attention: Director of Planning
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IN WIlNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these present to be duly executed, the day and year
first above written.
COUNTY OF MONROE, FLORIDA
By Its Board of COUNTY Commissioners
By:
Mayor
(OFFICIAL SEAL)
Approved as to Form and Legality:
~~
COUNTY A ORNEY
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
DMSION OF RECREATION AND PARKS
By:
Director or authorized designee
Approved as to Form and Legality:
DEPAITORNEY
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EXHIBIT "1"
This exhibit forms an integral part of that certain Memorandum of Agreement between the State
of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection and the Monroe County Growth
Management Department, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 dated
The DEP shall provide survey, design, permitting, and construction of trail improvements and for
the following segments of the Overseas Heritage Trail in accordance with the budget as shown in
the grant application below:
LETTER OF APPLICA nON
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
COUNTY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM
FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
(1) Applicant
Monroe County, Florida
Board of County Commissioners
5100 College Road, Public Service Bldg. II
Stock Island, Key West, FL 33040
(2) Proiect Description
The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) is intended to provide safe non-motorized
transportation to schools and businesses, enhance community recreation opportunities, stimulate
sustainable economic development and enable residents and visitors to enjoy the magnificent
natural and cultural resources along US Highway 1 in Monroe County. The trail will incorporate
cultural features such as Flagler's Historic Bridges and significant environmental elements
unique to the Florida Keys. The trail will act as an economic stimulus for adjacent businesses
anc provide safe, convenient recreation and alternative transportation for children and families.
The FKOHT will establish an interconnected linear trail for shared recreational uses and
alternative transportation uses. It will incorporate new construction and reconstructed local
pathways within the state road right of way, and over both the state road and historic bridges, in a
continuous trail from MM 0 (Key West) to MM 106.5 (Key Largo).
The trail will reduce traffic congestion on the state highway by reducing the numbers of local
vehicle trips and by eliminating many of the traffic-slowing effects of vehicle, bicycle and
pedestrian interactions. Trail safety is a main priority in the design and implementation of the
FKOHT. One of the FKOHT project goals is to establish a safe, two-way, non-motorized trail
with safe travel clearances for all trail users. Limit vehicular traffic interaction with trail traffic,
but when interaction must occur, provide warning to both drivers and trail users at all
intersections, maximize separation from U.S. 1 local streets and congested parking areas by
using:traffic barriers, signage, striping and crosswalks. These improvements along the length of
U.S. 1 will greatly increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks (DRP)
will enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
to maintain existing sections of the trail. As part of these responsibilities, the DRP is seeking
assistance through Monroe County to upgrade the existing trail sections in order to provide safe
passage at road crossings and business frontage. In addition, the DRP is seeking to repair
existing sections of pavement where the current path is degraded to the point where it is
dangerous to trail users.
Table 1
Below is a list of the existing bicycle trails the DRP shall be responsible for maintaining. The
list contains the state road, the limits and length of areas to be maintained. Marathon, the Village
of Islands, Islamorada and Key West will coordinate improvements with the City Visioning
process and therefore, the present proposal does not address these incorporated areas.
County State Road From: To: Side of Length Width sutface
Section (Local Name) Road (Mile) (Feet) Material
90010 5 AlA Mile Post 0 South 0.700 8.0 Asphalt
(Key West) (MM 3.840) (MM 4.531) Bound
90020 5 Four (4) Star Key Haven South 0.737 8.0 Asphalt
(Stock Island) Rental Road (MM Bound
(MM 4.531) 5.268)
90020 5 Coppit Road Jade Road South 0.900 10.0 Asphalt
(Big Coppit) (MM 9.830) (MMI0.720) Bound
90020 5 Ships Way Cunningham South 1.061 8.0 Asphalt
(Big Pine Key) (MM 29.890) Lane (MM Bound
30.950)
90020 5 Cunningham Industrial Road South 0.130 4.5 Asphalt
(Big Pine Key) Lane (MM (MM 31.080) Bound
30.950
90060 5 Dickie Way , Road North 4.390 6.0& Asphalt
(Key Largo) (MM 92.190) Crosswalk Bound 8.5
(MM 96.580)
90060 5 Road Crosswalk Atlantic Blvd. South 2.950 6.0 Asphalt
(Key Largo) (MM 96.580) (MM 99.53) Bound
90060 5 Atlantic Garden Cove North 6.830 8.0 Asphalt
(~ey Largo) Boulevard (MM Dr. (MM Bound
99.53) 106.360)
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90030 Industrial Road 3 r Street South 0.259 4.5 Asphalt
MM 31.080 MM 31.340 Bound
90030 Parking Lot (MM 47.000) Added at the request ofDEP on
MM 47.000 4/30/2001
90030 7 Mile Parking Mile Marker 48 South 0.924 7.0 Asphalt
Lot (MM Bound
47.030
90040 5 Mile Marker 48 End of Median South 6.474 8.0 Asphalt
Marathon Ke MM 54.430 Bound
90050 5 Long Key South Layton North 2.810 6.0& Asphalt
(Long Key) Bridge (MM Drive (MM Bound 9.0
65.570) 68.380)
(3) Work Proe:ram Number
Pending
(4) Certification from County
Monroe County approval to use County Impact Fees as 50% match.
County Impact Fee Match: $527,974.55
See Attachment B for Monroe County certification.
(5) Details ofProiect
A preliminary survey was conducted to review conditions of existing intersections that pose
potential hazards to the safety of future trail users. The scope of this survey was to identify the
major safety concerns and what can be accomplished quickly to satisfy and improve
relationships with the community, enhance the trail experience on existing sections and improve
safety, thereby reducing potential crashes on the trail.
A more detailed survey addressing individual design criteria for every intersection to be
upgraded will be conducted, along with public and regulatory participation to identify signage
placement, striping and repaving priorities. Proposed are five recommendations based on
preliminary observations that will help establish our commitment to safety on the FKOHT.
8. Signage
Signage instructing trail users and vehicles of an impending traffic conflict. Figure 1
from the AASHTO Manual, American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials, Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities contains an example of
conflicts found at a typical intersection on U.S.1. Initially, we intend to review existing
sign location and line of site from each intersection. The cost estimate includes two signs
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at each intersection warning vehicles of trail traffic. A third sign will be placed along the
trail reminding trail users to yield to oncoming traffic. Location of signage will be
reviewed and compared with existing signage as to discourage over signage at an
intersection. Great effort will be taken to combine signs or not add signs where they
would create confusion. All signage will adhere to the (MUTCD), Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices. A proposed warning sign depicted as Figure 2 is being
considered by the MUTCD for use on roadways that parallel trails. This sign is
presented in the FDOT Trail Intersection Design Guidelines available from the FDOT
web site.
Figure 1
Figure 22. Example of Adjacent Path Intersection
According to the AASHTO manual, the above represent common conflicts found along
parallel paths at intersections. It is these common conflicts that we hope to address.
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Figure 2
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The above trail sign is recommended as an advance warning sign for a parallel trail. This
sign is still under review and can be applied for and used with permission from the FHW A.
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b. Crosswalks
The project will provide crosswalks at each street intersection along the trail where
feasible and necessary. It is proposed to replace poorly visible crosswalks and
add new ones where there are none. For this proposal a one foot wide stripe ten
to 12 feet long will be placed 12 - 24 inches apart. The length of the line will
accommodate the future widening of the trail. Striping may not be necessary at
some intersections due to the lack of traffic. In this case a simple crosswalk
without striping may suffice. An. evaluation of stop bars will also be conducted.
A study conducted for the FDOT on making crosswalks safer for pedestrians
recommends advance stop lines (ASL's) in front of crosswalks. The document
published in July, 2000, "Making Crosswalks Safer for Pedestrians", by the
Center for Urban Transportation Research can be found on the FDOT web site.
A closer review of each crossing will determine the need and feasibility for an
ASL. Another critical component to a safe crossing is signalization. The location
of pedestrian crossing signals will be recommended at high volume traffic
locations along the trail.
c. Pavement Markings
The project will provide striping along both sides of the trail along business frontage
where parking facilities and business entrances conflict with trail traffic. The
FKOHT Master plan recommends defining the trail along business frontage for
trail user safety. Presently the trail is undefined in many locations or used as a
parking space. We recommend paving and striping both sides of the trail along
business frontage and adding signage in the form of a painted template warning
vehicles not to park on the trail. Recommendations for barricades or other forms
of landscape barriers and curb islands will be proposed. Colored striping may be
an option in very congested areas.
d. Paving
The project will pave existing trail sections that have degraded and pose a safety concern
and where permitable, widen to accommodate multi-use trail traffic. Sections of
the trail show signs of wear and disruption. It is recommended that these sections
be re-paved to enhance usage of the trail. It is also recommended that repaving
the. path along congested sections would greatly enhance visibility of the trail.
e. Road Shoulders
It is proposed that the road shoulder used as a bike path in Big Pine between Avenue A
. and 3rd Avenue be painted red to enhance visibility. This proposal should be presented to
: the community for review. A study conducted in Lake County Florida for the FDOT
entitled "Evaluation of Red Shoulders as a Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility" was prepared
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for FDOT in July 1998. The photographs below show the shoulders as they currently
exist in Big Pine, and what the proposed red shoulders appear as in the above referenced
study.
Existing Road Shoulders in Big Pine
Lake County Red Road Shoulders
Future Design Improvements
It is proposed that these safety upgrades be part of a continuing renewed effort to improve trail
safety by using the most up-to-date design recommendations available. Future design
improvements should include landscape barriers, or other attractive ba.liers, to protect trail users,
trail and curb islands, defined wide ingress and egress aprons, revised parking and line of site
where possible on business frontage, pedestrian signalization, lighting and educational materials
incorporated into FKOHT trail literature.
f. Phases
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The requested matching funds will be applied to the project phases scheduled for development in
2002 and 2003. These projects will be designed and constructed as one project. Table 2
contains the estimates for each phase.
Table 2. Estimated Project Costs 2001 Throu h 2003
Design I Vear
Construction:-.~_n__.-
eEI- 1 Vear
Total
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(6) Cost Estimate
Current cost estimates for the scheduled project phases are shown in Table 3, below.
Table 3.
Safety Improvements Cost Estimates
Mile Marker
Miles
- STOeK ISLAND BIGeOPPITT _.
4- 5.4 9.8-10.7
BIG PINE.
29.8 - 31.3
KEY LARGO
106 - 91
1.5
1
2
No. of Intersections
Design I Vear
4
7/1/02
12
7/1/02
11
7/1/02
eonstructlon: 1/1/03 1/1/03 111/03
Repaving 43,999.5 29,333.0
Repaving Red
Shoulders
Striping 11,880.00 7,920.00 15,840.00
Slgnage 1,200.00 3,600.00 4,950.00
Crosswalks N/A 3,000.00 2,750.00
Sub-Total 57,079.50 43,853.00 89,206.00
CEI / Vear 1/1/03 1/1/03 1/1/03
Total
Striping quoted at $ 7,920.00 per mile.
Red Shoulders $ 7,000.00 per mile.
Signage: $ 150.00 per sign
Crosswalks $ 250.00 each
Repaving: $ 29,333.00 per mile
Note:
Estimates based on quotes by Monroe County
Stock Island intersections have pedestrian crossing lights, signage not required.
Layton bike path is marked and crossings at intersections and are marked.
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(7) Proiect consistent with FDOT plan and MPO.
Obectives of the 2010 Florida Department of Transportation Long Range Transportation
Plan that will be met by this project include:
Goal 1 - Safe transportation for residents, visitors and commerce.
· Reduce the rate of motor vehicle crashes, fatalities and injuries and bicycle and pedestrian
fatalities and injuries on highways. Traffic signals, signs and pavement markings must be
effective. Special safety considerations are needed for the physically challenged (handicapped)
and elderly and for bicyclists and pedestrians.
.Improve intermodal safety where modes intersect, such as highway or railroad bridges over
waterways and highway-railroad crossings.
Goal4-Travel choices to ensure mobility, sustain the quality of the environment, preserve
community values and reduce energy consumption.
.Reduce dependency on the single occupant vehicle.
.Provide accommodationfor transit vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians wherever appropriate
The design and construction of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail along the US 1
corridor is consistent with the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Goal 301 of the
Monroe County Comprehensive Plan- Traffic Circulation Element has been established "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."
Goal 1201 directs Monroe County to "provide a recreation and open space system to conserve
valuable natural resources and to provide recreational opportunities adequate to serve the present
and future population of Monroe County, including permanent residents and visitors."
(8) Proiect is located on state hie:hwav svstem.
The project is located on the state designated scenic highway system.
(9) Relevant Information
a) The Florida State Greenways and Trails Division are well documented for creating and
enhancing economic benefits where they are placed. The FKOHT, when developed in
M~nroe County, will provide over 100 miles of connections between cities, towns,
residential areas, parks, shopping areas, lodgings and tourist destinations. Because of its
unique characteristics: the year-round sunny, warm climate and the tropical scenic beauty, it
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is expected that the FKOHT will become a world renowned trail. This will serve to attract
trail enthusiasts from a far greater area than is typical and will encourage a significant
volume of use by both resident and tourist populations. Local hotels, restaurants and other
businesses will benefit from this sustainable form of tourist activity through increased
spending on both durable and consumable. Property owners also will benefit, since trails
generally increase the value of properties adjacent to their corridor, particularly where they
pass through residential neighborhoods.
b) The FDEP DRP of Recreation and Parks now manages six state trails as part of the Florida
state park system. None of these trails has the urban setting, destination characteristics or
economic impact potential that the FKOHT will have. The DRP estimates that, in the last
year, the combined 145.5 miles of state trails in the park system contributed approximately
$13.3 million to the local economies in which they are located. It is expected that the annual
economic benefits of the FKOHT will be significantly higher than this amount.
c) The FKOHT is a long-term project. Matching funds from the County Incentive Grant
Program will accelerate the completion of the project and will bring the first phases of
construction into compliance with the County's master plan at a much early date than will be
possible if funding is to be secured through other funding processes.
d) Environmental sensitivity is one of the primary guiding principles of the FKOHT master
plan. Design criteria are included that will assure careful planning and design processes to
protect adjacent sensitive natural resources such as mangroves, seagrasses and intact tropical
hammocks. Cultural resource protection and enhancement is one of the greatest benefits of
the proposed trail. The bridges constructed for Henry Flagler's railroad in the early 1900's
will be stabilized and adapted to use for the trail to the extent feasible, and maintained as
parts of the Florida state park system for future generations. Three of the bridges are on the
National Register of Historic Structures, and listing of additional bridges may be
accomplished in the future.
e) Traffic volumes on US 1 in Monroe County have increased steadily over the last ten years,
with an associated decline in the Level of Servic~ on sections in more populated areas of the
county. The seasonal influx of travelers combined with a large resident population with no
viable alternatives to automobiles for day-to-day errands result in periods of time when
movement along the corridor becomes highly frustrating and unsafe. The FKOHT is
proposed to be a minimum 10-foot wide, average 12-foot wide and occasionally 14-foot
paved bikeway from Key Largo to Key West. This provision of a safe, non-motorized
alternative for residents and visitors traveling along the corridor will significantly benefit the
FDOT goals to encourage intermod&l transportation systems, and will result in greatly
improved public safety on the state h~ghway.
Attachments
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Project Location Map
Certification from the County Fiscal Officer
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Certification from the County Planning Director
The DEP shall advertise, receive, award and post bids, administer construction contracts and
provide construction administration necessary to complete segments of the TRAIL in compliance
with the approved construction plans, acquire any and all construction permits as required to
complete the TRAIL safety improvements construction, review and approve all invoices and
submit for payment the COUNTY and be responsible for all Public Involvement Activities.
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EXHIBIT "2"
The COUNTY shall accomplish the following:
1. The COUNTY shall provide Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred
and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($527,975.00) in funds, resulting from a grant
from the Florida Department of Transportation County Incentive Grant Program, to
be used as payment for proposed safety improvements on the TRAIL.
2. The COUNTY shall also provide matching funds in the amount of One Million
Dollars ($527,975.00) to be used as payment for proposed safety improv~ments on
the TRAIL.
3. The COUNTY shall pay all invoices, as approved by the DEP, from the above funds.
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