1. Lyle Parkway to SR 540 (Winter Lake Road)
Lake Hancock
Highland City
US 98 BRT STUDY
Lyle Parkway to SR 540 (Winter Lake Road)

2. Agenda Introduction Purpose Methodology Current Design
Proposed Alternatives
Technology
Conclusion

3. Introduction
US 98 – Most appropriate corridor for multimodal applications in Polk County
2005 PD&E
6-lane interim and 8-lane ultimate conditions
Multimodal Considerations
Current design project
Fort Fraser Trail along east side of US 98 corridor

4. Purpose
Does the current design preclude the implementation of a BRT system along US 98 ?
Evaluate options and provide a picture of potential bus applications based on current design project

5. Methodology Review previous studies and transportation plans
Evaluate available R/W
Develop Typical Sections of alternatives
Develop Pro-Con matrix for each alternative
Coordinate with stakeholders and FDOT D1 staff

6. Current Design Highland City Lake Hancock SR 540 Winter Lake Road
Clubhouse Road
Highland City
Hancock Avenue
Lyle Parkway

7. Current Design

8. Current Design

9. Proposed Alternative 1 – Rural Typical Section Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540)
Advantages
No R/W impact
Use of existing facilities (6-Lane)
No impact to Fort Fraser Trail Facility
Disadvantages
Buses share lanes with other vehicles
Current design plans show only one proposed bus bay
Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail

10. Proposed Alternative 1 – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road
Disadvantages
Buses share lanes with other vehicles
Current design plans show only one proposed bus bay
Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail
Advantages
No R/W impact
Use of existing facilities (6-Lane)
No impact to Fort Fraser Trail Facility

11. Proposed Alternative 2 – Rural Typical Section Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540)
Advantages
Dedicated bus lanes (1 NB/1 SB)
Bike lane is protected from mainline traffic
No impact to Fort Fraser Trail
Disadvantages
R/W impact on west side
Additional widening of roadway is required to the outside
Bus only lanes shared with right turning traffic at intersections
Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail

12. Proposed Alternative 2 – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road
Advantages
No R/W impact
Dedicated bus lanes (1 NB/1 SB) separated from mainline
Bike lane is protected from mainline traffic
No impact to Fort Fraser Trail
Disadvantages
Additional widening of roadway is required to the inside
Bus only lanes shared with right turning traffic at intersections
Proposed geometry would not accommodate future light rail

13. Proposed Alternative 3 – Rural Typical Section Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540)
Advantages
No R/W impact
Fort Fraser Trail is not impacted
Proposed geometry could accommodate future light rail
Disadvantages
Higher Cost

14. Proposed Alternative 3 – With Light Rail Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540)

15. Proposed Alternative 3 – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road
Advantages
Fort Fraser Trail is not impacted
Proposed geometry could accommodate future light rail
Disadvantages
Major realignment of US 98 to avoid impact to Fort Fraser Trail
R/W impact on west side
Guardrail needed in median and right

16. Proposed Alternative 3 – Urban With Light Rail Lyle Parkway to Hancock Avenue Clubhouse Road to Winter Lake Road (SR 540)

17. Proposed Alternative 3A – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road
Advantages
No R/W impact on west side
No modification required to SB lanes
Disadvantages
R/W impact along east side of Fort Fraser Trail
Realignment of Fort Fraser Trail

18. Proposed Alternative 3B – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road
Advantages
No R/W impact on west side
Reduced R/W impact on east side
No modification required to SB lanes
Disadvantages
Minor R/W impact on east side
Realignment of a short segment Fort Fraser Trail

19. Proposed Alternative 3B – Urban Typical Section Hancock Avenue to Clubhouse Road

20. Proposed Alternative 2 – 3D Rendering

21. Technology Vehicle Prioritization
Vehicle Guidance and Collision Avoidance
Electronic Fare Collection
Operation Management Technology

22. Conclusion
A BRT system could be incorporated into the US 98 corridor based on the 6-lane interim design condition
Use of available technology at the time of implementation will improve safety and efficiency of the system

23. Questions ?