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County �� � .�� �y,4 ' �, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
August 13, 2021
Agenda Item Number: L.3
Agenda Item Summary #3563
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289-6000
11:00 AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Discussion and direction to staff to prepare a Resolution of Support
to FDOT to institute traffic flow improvement projects at traffic congestion area identified by the
(Draft) 2021 US Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study, and as recommended by the Florida Keys
Transportation Coordination Committee.
ITEM BACKGROUND: It has been documented in the last two travel time and delay studies, that
the US highway has specific areas of significant travel time delays due to issues of repetitive,
problematic congestion. Areas of the Upper Keys are experiencing congestion to a virtual standstill
every weekend. The Florida Keys Transportation Coordination Committee has made several
specific recommendations for increased traffic flow and safety, but in general has supported that
FDOT focus on simple merge and deceleration lanes, left turn lanes, and right turn only lane projects
at certain locations where these can be of most use. They are simple construction and or pavement
marking and proven to be effective at enhancing traffic flow in congested areas.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
2021 US ATTD Study June 2021 Working Draft Exec Summ
Minutes FKTCC US Recommendations
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
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Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
David Rice Skipped 08/02/2021 1:19 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 08/03/2021 3:48 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 08/03/2021 3:54 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 08/18/2021 9:00 AM
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US 1 ARTERIAL TRAVEL TIME
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report contains the results and findings of the 2021 Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study
(ATTOS). The primary objective of this study is to determine the Level of Service (LOS) on
US I for concurrency management purposes pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes and
Monroe County Land Development Regulations, The study methodology was developed by
the US i Level of Service Task Force in 1993. The methodology established a procedure for
using travel speed as a means of assessing the LOS and reserve capacity for US 1.The study
methodology was modified by the US 1 LOS Task Force in 1997 and 2021 to account for the
latest changes in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
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Both Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) have adopted a 0-
LOS C Standard for US 1. Further, 45 miles per hour(mph) has been adopted as the LOS C ?:
Standard for the entire length of US I regardless of the posted speed limits. Under the .2
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adapted growth management process, if the overall LOS for US I 6 fall ,0_ he LOS C
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Standard, then no additional land development will be allowed in the "orild"""e, eys, unless
mitigation measures are proposed to address the LOS deficiencies.
The 2021 study results are presented in the following table: 0
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AVERAGE TRAVEL SPEEDS AND LEVE!-Sb' SE
M no LOS LOS Median Median E
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Segment Name'Of Fntrol Point Ending Can Me r 2019, 20211
Stock Island Cow Key Bridge(N) Key Haven ftulevai; r ' 50 B A 33.0 40,0 U)
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Boca Chica Key Haven Boulevard Rockland Drive 90 B A 55.8 59.9
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3 T-Big Coppitt Rockland Drive Road 9.0 10.5 B a 46.1 47.5
4 Saddlebunch Boca Chita Road Channe ge(N) 10,5 1&5 C 8 5240 515
5 Sugarloaf Harris Channel Bndge(N) 16.5 20.5 A A 48.1 48A
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6 Cudjoe Bow Channel Badge -,* 7' �iri 20.5 23.0 A A 4142 4749
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7 Summerland Spanish Ma'i 1) Shrire nve 210 25,0 B 9 4542 46.1
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8 Ramrod East Short Dri crch-Ramrod Bndge(S) 25,0 27-5 A A 46.7 1 46.5
rc 29-5 A 9 Torch To mro4�06dgp(S), N.Pine Channel Bridge(N) 27.5 48.8 C44
10 Big Pine N Piri#,Nim� Long Beach Dnve 29.5 33-0 8 A 42,4 421 C44
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11 Bahia Honda 1", 7
J"t ng Bea,cii,prive Alile Bridge(S) 33,0 40 A A 54,2 54,8
12 7-Mile Bridge ,,
Bridge 7-Mile Bridge(N) 40.0 47.0 B, B 53.4 53.2
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Marathon.' if ,ridge,(N) Coco Plum Drive
14 Ily 6'PCq Plum Drive, Torns Harbor Ch Bridge(S) 54.0 60.5 C C 501 51A
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I, " I arbor Ch Bridge(S) 610 c r, 53.3 53.2'M
16 Long Key Bridge(S) Channel#2 Bridge(N) 63.0 710 B C 52.0 49,9
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Chatirtel#2 Bridge(N) Lignumvitae Bridge(S) 73.0 77.5 C A 49.6 48.2
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I Bo Table Lignumvilae Bridge(S) Tea Table Relief Bridge(N) 77.5 79,5 D A 46=9 46,6
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210) Plantation Snake Creek Bridge(N) Ocean Boulevard 86.0 91.5 D C 35.3 34.7 0)
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22 Tavernier Ocean Boulevard Attantic Boulevard 91.5 995 A A 46.9 49.4
23 Key Largo Atlantic Boulevard C-905, 919.5 106.0 A A 44.2 45-01
24 cross C-905 County Line Sign 1061 1123 B C 60.2 49
Overall 4,0 112.6 0 C 44.6 45.5
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• The overall travel speed on US 1 based on the 2021 Study is 45.5 mph;
As compared to the 2019 study, the median speeds in 9 of the 24 segments decreased,
ranging from 0.1 mph to 2.1 mph;
As compared to the 2019 study,the median speeds in 15 of the 24 segments increased,
ranging from 0.3 mph to 7.0 mph;
■ The largest decrease In speed (-2.1 mph)was recorded in Segment#15(Long—MM 63.0
to MM 73.0);the LOS changed from `I3'to `C';
. The largest increase in speed (7.0 mph)was recorded in Segment#1 (Stock Island—MM
4.0 to MM 5.0).the LOS changed from `B'to`A'; N
The largest change in LOS was recorded in Segment #18 (Tea Table = MM 77.5 to MM
79.5);the LOS changed from 'D'to`A';
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Segments with reserve speeds of less than or equal to 3 mph should be given particular o
conce�n on when pp are Duck(MM fl�,5g developto MM 63)ment Long
applications. The segments wilhinJ the area of 2
(MM£3 to MM 73),Cross ( , ,to MM 112.5)
and the 12-mile segment in the upper keys(three segments)starting froe ,�`pp �i,atecume
(MM 79.5) to Plantation (MM 91.5); two of these segments (tipper Mate ce ar5�=lfglindley) �
have no reserve capacity.
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The following is a list of considerations for review: 06
1) Under the adopted growth management prviceo if the o allc" 7 S for US 1 falls below
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the LOS C Standard, then no additional land ,,#evelopr*nt will be allowed unless
mitigation measures are implemented.Roadway+ "ning ,"a typical mitigation measure
(or capacity improvement) used by most agencies.'}1P�,"""ver, in Monroe County, road
widening (specifically along US 1) is restricted by 1' is adopted comprehensive )clan w
policies to preserve and protect the f 4( > ecological conditions. There are other ,
remedies that could be explored and eyt luate improve the traffic flow and! capacity
along US 1. Some examples include:,,
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Upgrade the traffic 'sign (t t)nfra �uctex tre andlor signal timing at signalized
intersections along Us 1' enh ice traffic flow.
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Implement active' a r management and Transportation system Management s
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p ypp milts,which include real-time monitoring of traffic flow and
irnplernenting'�asur"�'to address traffic congestion.
• Add turn In i 9trateglc locations to improve roadway capacity.
• lmplemprt ac'�ss management improvements (consolidate drivewaystaccess -a
polt Modify tpi-edian openings;etc.)to reduce interruptions to US 1 traffic.
Pro (de a 1, t',reprove frontage roads to reduce the impacts to US 1 traffic flaw:
itnpre p:local roads to tminirnize US 1 being used as a local street for short tilps:
• o 'IJOw newtraffic signals along US 1,if a safe and/or less restrictive alternative
(`ouch a9 indirect left-turns, a roundabout, etc.) can be provided to accommodate
t ific movements.
• duct speed studies on selected segments of US 1 to confirm if the current posted
speed limits are correct and modify, if necessary,
2) This is the first Travel Time and Delay Study conducted after the COVID-19 pandemic: �
The traffic volumes appeared to be slightly lower compared to 2919 study and this may
have slightly impacted travel times..
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• Norman Wartman recommended a hurricane evacuation test on Memorial.
Day weekend to test improvements made to the 18-mile stretch for
evacuation purposes, this test was to he performed 5 years alto.
o Commissioner Rice wilt raise the issue with the board.
C. inter-local agreement
o ILA was approved by BOCC, Key West and Marathon. The ILA still has to
be presented to and approved by F DOT. Rod Delostrinos is anticipating
implementation of the third LKS bus in Aprit.
• Commissioner Rice raised the question to Rod Delostrinos of improvements
to the Key West transit system to accommodate for future growth on Stock
Island. Per Rod Delostrinos, Stock Island is already recognized as a user
and changes to transit stops/routes is anticipated as they have not been .2
revised in about 15 years.
D. Transportation envision planning—.lustlna Gfesser
o Funding and resources have been approved for the exercise.
o Kevin Luten presented an overview of the envisioning exercise.
Commissioner Rice requested Kevin speak with Kimberly Matthews prior
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to moving forward with the exercise to determine if his services and needed.
o Kimberly will provide an update next meeting.
E. discussion of Transportation ideas, issues, and Options—Norman Wartman 0
r Discussion of options in handout from Dorman.
o Discussion ensued about the ideas presented. Discussion included:
* Norman's review of F130T 5-year plan,two projects that would help
alleviate congestion were found.
Realign intersection Burton Drive in Key Largo
"fraffic Light ITS computer enhancement programs, these
make signals more efficient.
o The 2019 ATTD study was discussed. Some suggestions Norman
made are that would help Islamorada and the County were: E
0 Adding left and right turn and merge lanes
■ 1Iave school busses pull over after third stop to let vehicles
pass
■ Additional deceleration lanes
f Removal ofoutdated school zones
■ Regulate more strictly festivals and events and redirect
traffic.
Rapid accident response and removal.
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Ifello Commissioner Rice:
I looked thru the SO page FDOT S year plan.
The only new projects that affect highways (not resurfacing, landscaping, bridge
repairs, transit subsidies, planning studies, CEI, drainage,etc...) was the re-
alignment of the Burton Drive/ U.S.1 intersection in Key Largo and 2 Traffic Light
ITS computer enhancement projects. There were several "push button" projects
that were not clearly identified as to what and where. All together they total just a
few million dollars of a FDOT S year budget of$28S;000,000.00.
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Below I have grouped the Islamorada Ideas and general ideas that may be used in e
Islamorada:
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. At key community locations to be determined with study,add left turn lanes,
deceleration/right turn lanes,and merge lanes into traffic at key locations in
the Islamorada area to improve traffic flow, both north and south bound, (i.e.
Whale Harbor,and Holiday Isle, Publix shopping center, post office, --
Walgreens busiest community locations. Restriping project, widen
shoulders.)
2. Islamorada - Restri e old U.S. 1 (2 lanes) as Northbound U.S. 1 and have the
exiting U.S. 1 as 2 lanes southbound. (Not politically very attractive, but it E
will save lives and significantly reduce congestion). c
. Islamorada Scramble lane. - Explore &.study alternatives. Also, as requested
by a concerned resident, include in the study the option of a
deceleration/right turn lane, on the outside of the single northbound and
southbound lanes.
. School busses should be required to pull over after the 3rd consecutive strop
❑n U.S. 1,within a short distance, and let the vehicles stuck behind them pass.
This should reduce illegal passing,road rage.
S. Expand pick-up/Drop off sites. Widen shoulders at bras stops where needed.
6. Have the TDC promote packages that include Air, Hotel and Transportation
(roan auto) to the hateL �
. Create a rapid accident response and clearing program for U.S.1 &Card
Sound Road (similar to the Turnpike"s program that rewards the rapid and
safe clearing of accidents).
8. Fatal accident response by the medical examiner/coroner by air if the
accident is north of Marathon. It should reduce the closure of the road by
approximately 2 hours per incident.
9. Regulate festivals events and parades that affect traffic movement on U.S.1 to
a much greater degree then we have been doing. For example parking for
Founder's Park events should be on the West side of the road and U.S. 1
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level. Such as the Federal Transportation Administration grant for funding pilot project for transit-
oriented development. She noted that ferries were also pan of the funding program.
The Florida Job Growth Grant provides funds for training programs. Could help address the lack
of licensed CDL drivers in the Keys. The College of the Florida Keys is trying to pull together a,
CDL training program.
FDOT will provide 50'o funding to support transportation services,, as they do for Key West
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Transit, and for Miami-Dade "Transportation bus services..
A new service grant, i.e. airport shuttle express with a few limited stops. CL
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Public/private partnerships with resortsihotels. 2
The 1 S-mi. toll
Vil[l. Discussion of USI and County roads flaw and safety projects-Norman Wartman06
Norman Wartman discussed his proposed safety and traffic flow enhancing projects. �-
a. Highpoint Rd.- Left turn onto US 1 northbound. Weeds a median merge lane.
b. MM100-108, Key Largo -Overhead safety lighting, very dark in that area.
c. Ocean Hay Dr., Key Largo - The bike path needs reflectors, and rip rap along Lake Largo to
prevent erosion,
d. Mm96-1f1D, Key Fargo -- Overlay zoning for right turns only for entry and departure hotels U
and restaurants where median is forested. High number of vehicles turning wrong way, not
realizing it is a split north and southbound lanes section of the highway. Limit turning,directing
vehicles leaving the establishment to turn only north or so thbound right turns as applicable.
This could be-required by permitting regulation change whenever the business getting
permitting for major renovations. Require the enhance entrance/exit cuts as part of the
renovation. a
e. MMI I I-125 - Fires in the Everglades. Add agricultural "rainbirds" sprinkler system along _
the fence line to prevent and control the spread of fires, smoke, and road closures.
Tamara Lamarche added suggestion received from Upper Keys resident, Dr. Susana May,to make �
a right turn only at Snapper Avenue and US 1,across from the Pink Plaza,with pavement markings.
A lot of accidents have occurred at this location. It was noted that these road improvement
suggestions would he provided to Engineering for their evaluation and comment to which items
County can perform and which will have to be referred to FDOT for US I future work plans.
IX. Report on plan to evaluate transportation schedule with intent to modify, as necessary, to
meet peak ridership Janene Sclafani (See Item X below)
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