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Winter 2017
Why Are We Here? Bridge was built in 1965 and is now over 50 years old Big Carlos Bridge replacement programmed in FY20‐21 First step is a Project Development & Environment Study (PD&E)
Next steps include design then construction
What is a PD&E Study?The Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study follows all procedures in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and Federal and State laws and regulations. These include: Data collection Alternatives Analysis (including the no‐build/rehabilitation alternative)
Public and agency involvement Selection of preferred alternative
Data CollectionInvolves gathering information needed to develop/evaluate various alternatives. Some of the data gathered includes: Traffic counts Crash records Existing roadway conditions Identification of wetlands Threatened/Endangered species habitat Existing land use and property information Existing drainage systems and drainage patterns Contamination sites Archeological/Historical sites
Alternatives Analysis
Engineering alternatives developed Input obtained from public, local governments and environmental agencies
No‐build alternative remains viable alternative throughout the study
Alternatives evaluation for community/environmental impacts/costs
Selection of Preferred Alternative Preferred build alternative and no build alternative will be presented at BoCC public meeting to solicit further comments and input
Final documentation will be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation for approval
Then project can advance to the design, right‐of‐way acquisition and construction phases if funded
Bridge Elements/Alternatives Typical Section
Existing typical two 13’ lanes + two 3’ sidewalks New typical section will be evaluated
Vertical Alignment Bascule (Drawbridge)
Low‐Level Mid‐Level
Fixed‐Span High‐level
Horizontal Alignment South North
Alternatives65’ HIGH LEVEL FIXED
45’ MID LEVEL BASCULE (DRAWBRIDGE)
21’ LOW LEVEL BASCULE (DRAWBRIDGE)
Location of Channel
MVC
Horizontal Alignment 1 – Southern Concept
Horizontal Alignment 2 – Northern Concept
Public Involvement Process Newsletters Project Website Public Information Meetings
Alternatives Public Meeting Public Hearing
Individual/Small Group Meetings Meetings with HOAs Meetings with private marinas
Community Events Lovers Key Outdoor Adventure Day & Exploration Walk Taste of the Beach, Christmas Boat Parade, Art Bazaar
Notification Newsletters and invitation letters Advertisements in local papers and in community
newsletters Online notices – County and Fort Myers Beach websites and
HOAs Toll‐Free Hotline
Initial Stakeholders Town of Fort Myers Beach City of Bonita Springs Utility Agency Owners Environmental Agencies Lovers Key State Park Islands End Condominiums Lovers Key Beach Club Island Beach Club Lovers Key Resort Waterside Condominiums Pelican Landing Community Association Chamber of Commerce Boating Organizations & Marinas
For More InformationVisit the project website at:
www.BigCarlosBridgeProject.com
or contact:
Kris Cella, Public InformationCella Molnar & Associates, Inc.239‐337‐[email protected]
What’s Next? Public involvement Study duration approximately 18 months Outcomes of PD&E Study
Preferred Alternative identified Estimate of cost NEPA clearance to continue design
After PD&E phase‐design and construction
Questions?
