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## Project Schedule

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Schedule Subject to Change

<div style="text-align: center;">Transportation Development Process</div>


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You may share your comments about the project in several ways:

1. If attending the in-person event, complete a comment form and place it in the comment box at the meeting or mail to Christopher Speese, FDOT Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation 10041 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913.

2. Email comments to the Project Manager, Christopher Speese, at  Christopher.Speese@dot.state.fl.us

3. Submit your comment through the project website at https://www.swflroads.com/project/441524-1

Please note that comments may be sent at any time, but must be submitted or postmarked by February 10, 2023, to be included as part of the formal public meeting record.

## Contact Information

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Christopher Speese

FDOT Project Manager

Florida Department of Transportation

10041 Daniels Parkway

Fort Myers, FL 33913

(239) 225-1973

Christopher.Speese@dot.state.fl.us

Additional Project Information:

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI may do so by contacting Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830, call (863) 519-2287, or via email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us.

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Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41/SR 45)

Complete Street Improvements

from William Street to the Peace River Bridge

Financial Project ID: 441524-1-32-01

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Project Location Map

## Project Goals

1. Improve safety for all users including bicyclists and pedestrians

2. Minimize lane changes for through traffic in Downtown Punta Gorda

3. Promote consistent travel speeds through traffic calming

Date: January 26, 2023

## Schedule

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center

## In-Person Event

75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Live Online (Virtual) Event

Date: January 31, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: bit.ly/TamiamiTrailPublicMeeting

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, in partnership with local governments, conducted a Vision Study to evaluate alternatives for roadway improvements along Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41/SR 45) from William Street to the Peace River Bridge in Downtown Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida.

The purpose of this project is to enhance safety for all users of the roadway (including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists) on this three-lane, one-way section of Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41/SR 45). This project will advance goals of walkability and strategic investment/development within Downtown Punta Gorda as set forth in the City of Punta Gorda's Comprehensive Plan and Plan Punta Gorda 2019 Citywide Master Plan.

The public meeting is being held to present information about the proposed design and gather public input. This meeting provides the public an opportunity to offer feedback on the proposed design for this meeting record. Maps, drawings and other information depicting the proposed improvements are available for public review. Representatives from FDOT are available to discuss proposed improvements, answer questions, and receive comments.

Improvements include adding dedicated turn lanes throughout the corridor, adding a roundabout at the intersection of Carmalita Street, a new traffic signal at Retta Esplanade, and implementing pedestrian/bicyclist safety improvements. These improvements include sidewalks along both sides of the roadway, and two new pedestrian signals near the proposed roundabout. Additionally, through lanes will be shifted so drivers no longer have to switch lanes to drive through Downtown Punta Gorda.

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## Typical Sections

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section continues north until Charlotte Avenue.

William St to Charlotte Ave

This typical section features two 11-foot travel lanes with a 5-foot bike lane. A 5-foot to 12-foot sidewalk is located along the eastern side of the roadway, and a 5-foot sidewalk is located along the western side of the roadway. North of Taylor Street, there is a striped buffer on the left side. This typical

The speed limit will be 40 miles per hour south of Carmalita Street and 30 miles per hour between Carmalita Street and Charlotte Avenue.

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section continues north until Retta Esplanade.

Charlotte Ave to Retta Esplanade

This typical section features two 11-foot travel lanes, an 11-foot turn lane on either the right or left side when approaching intersections, and a 7-foot buffered bike lane. A 5 to 11-foot sidewalk is located along the eastern side of the roadway, and a 5-foot sidewalk is located along the western side of the roadway. This typical

The speed limit within this typical section will be 30 miles per hour.

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## Retta Esplanade to Peace River Bridge

This typical section features two 11-foot travel lanes, with a 7-foot buffered bike lane. A 5-foot to 12-foot sidewalk is located along the eastern side of the roadway, and a 6-foot sidewalk is located

along the western side of the roadway separated from traffic with a striped buffer and a landscaping strip. A new traffic signal will also be installed at the intersection of NB Tamiami Trail and Retta Esplanade. This typical section continues north until the Peace River Bridge.

The speed limit within this typical section will be 35 miles per hour.

# Carmalita Street Roundabout

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The intersection at Tamiami Trail and Carmalita Street will be converted to a multi-lane roundabout as part of proposed improvements. This will serve as a traffic calming and safety enhancement for the project corridor.

Conventional intersections have 32 vehicle and 16 pedestrian conflict points, while roundabouts have only 8 vehicle and 8 pedestrian conflict points. Since there are no crossing movements in a roundabout, left-turn and right-angle crashes are eliminated.

For information on how to use multi-lane roundabouts, please refer to the roundabout handouts or ask a project staff member. Roundabout handouts can also be found at:  www.fdot.gov/agencyresources/roundabouts.

## Why a Roundabout?

Roundabouts have been proven to reduce the number of fatal and severe injury crashes by 82% over a stop-controlled intersection, and 78% over a signalized intersection.

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