Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting #2 BROOKS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STUDY March 3, 2016
Agenda � Welcome � Introductions � Recap: Project Overview & Process � Project Status Update o Environmental Agency Coordination o Engineering Analysis (Traffic & Typical Section) o Environmental Analysis � Open Discussion � Adjourn 2 of 15
Recap: Purpose and Need What is the Purpose of the Study? � Identify the best solution and location for replacement of the existing Brooks Bridge and secure federal approvals Why is the Project Needed? � Structurally deficient � Does not meet current design standards � Does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian/bike requirements 3 of 15
Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Location Map
Brooks Bridge Replacement Study – Project Schedule 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 6 2 0 1 7 2 0 1 8 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 Project Initiation Public Final FHWA Alternatives Environmental Alternatives Environmental Public Kickoff Project Public & Engineering Analysis Analysis Environmental Hearing Meeting Workshop Approval Documents & Engineering Data Collection Jul Feb Apr Jan May Jan Feb Dec Community Outreach 5 of 20
1 S T E P Determine Bridge Height Status Update Analyze Current and 2 S T E P Future Traffic � Completed initial environmental agency 3 coordination (ETDM) S T E P Analyze Typical Sections � Completed Navigation Study 4 S T E P Develop Alternatives � Completed traffic modeling � Began alternatives analysis 5 S T E P Evaluate Alternatives � Began environmental evaluation � Continued public outreach activities Determine Recommended Replacement Alternative 6 of 20
ETDM Review Summary Degrees of Effect PHYSICAL NATURAL CULTURAL COMMUNITY Historic Archeological Sites Water Quality & Quantity Special Designations Section 4(f) Potential Contaminated Sites Coastal & Marine Wildlife & Habitat Recreation Areas Aesthetic Effects Infrastructure Floodplains Navigation Farmlands Relocation Air Quality Economic Land Use Wetlands Mobility Social Noise 2 3 2 2 4 3 N/A 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 N/A No Involvement 3 Moderate For additional information on the FDOT Efficient Transportation 1 Enhanced 4 Substantial Decision Making (ETDM) and Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT) process, visit: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/ETDM.shtm 0 None 5 Dispute Resolution (project number 14214). 7 2 Minimal
ETDM Review Summary of Primary ETAT Reviewer Concerns � Social/Cultural Resources o Potential right-of-way acquisition of commercial, residential, or recreation properties o Potential to impact parks and historic properties, considered Section 4(f) resources � Natural Resources o Stormwater runoff has potential to impact surface waters and wetlands o Gulf Islands National Seashore is a Florida Outstanding Water requiring high protection o Valuable habitats including estuarine salt marsh and sea grass beds in project area o Multiple Federal and State threatened and endangered species potentially present and protection measures must be in place for each o Essential Fish Habitat within project area and will require coordination with NMFS � Physical Resources o Potentially contaminated sites near the corridor must be evaluated o Bridge must meet required clearances and obtain USCG permit 8
1 Determine Bridge Height US Coast Guard Required Clearances 9 of 20
1 Determine Bridge Height ADA Requirements 10 of 20
2 Analyze Current & Future Traffic 2040 Traffic � 58,700 vehicles per day crossing Brooks Bridge 11 of 20
12 of 20 12 Analyze Typical Sections 3
13 of 20 13 Analyze Typical Sections 3
Bridge Construction Phasing EXISTING CONDITION 14 14 of 20
Bridge Construction Phasing PHASE I CONSTRUCTION 15 15 of 20
Bridge Construction Phasing PHASE IIA CONSTRUCTION 16 16 of 20
Bridge Construction Phasing PHASE IIB CONSTRUCTION 17 17 of 20
Bridge Construction Phasing FINAL CONDITION 18 18 of 20
19 of 20 Alternatives Develop 4
5 Evaluate Alternatives � Engineering � Environmental � Public Involvement o Purpose and Need o Air Quality o Public Meetings o Alternatives Analysis o Noise o Agency and Elected Official briefings o Structures o Social and Community o Stakeholder/Small group meetings o Traffic o Wetlands o Website o Right-of-Way o Wildlife and Habitat o Newsletters o Safety o Visual and Aesthetics o Social Media o Bicycles/Pedestrians o Parks and Recreational Facilities o Drainage o Water Quality o Utilities o Cultural Resources o Cost o Land Uses o Economics o Contamination o Construction 20 of 20
Outreach Activities � Okaloosa-Walton TPO Briefings o April 16, 2015; February 18, 2016 � Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Agency Review o April 17, 2015 – October 27, 2015 � Public Kickoff Meeting o April 23, 2015 � Stakeholder Advisory Group Meetings o September 10, 2015 o March 3, 2016 21 of 20
Outreach Activities � Local and agency coordination o City of Fort Walton Beach o Chamber of Commerce o Okaloosa County (Commissioners, Convention Center, Fire District, Public Works) o Eglin Air Force Base o National Park Service / Gulf Islands National Seashore o U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service o Florida Department of Environmental Protection o Coast Guard o Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association / Warrior Tombigee Waterway Association 22 of 20
Open Discussion � What would you like this project to achieve? o Ex., Less traffic, improved connectivity � What elements would you like to see incorporated into the project? o Ex., sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use path, bridge overlooks � What concerns do you have? o Ex., business impacts, construction, access, safety 23 of 15
Stay Involved Alternatives Public Meeting: Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Emerald Coast Convention Center 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Can’t attend the meeting? http://www.nwflroads.com Follow us on Stay Involved: Email Us: info@BrooksBridgeReplacement.com 24
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