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Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41) Vision Study from William Street to Peace River Bridge Public Involvement Activities Summary
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Public Involvement Activities – Summary
Extensive public involvement was performed as part of the Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41) Vision Study to better understand the vision of the community and existing issues along the corridor.
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Public Involvement Activities – Summary
Weekly meetings with City staff
Meetings with Officials
Presentations to MPO Committees & Board
Stakeholder Meetings – Chambers & Economic Development Partnership
6 Stakeholder Focus Groups – 18 organizations/21 participants
Individual Stakeholder Discussions – 14 organizations
*SEE TABLE ON NEXT SLIDE FOR SPECIFIC MEETING DATES
City social media platforms
Email Blasts/Ad
Newsletter
Website Comment Forms (via website or email) – 20+ comments received Questionnaire – 255 responses with 180 comments received Public Involvement Tools
Comment Forms (via website or email) – 20+ comments received
Questionnaire – 255 responses with 180 comments received
Public Involvement Tools
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Public Involvement Activities – List of Meetings
Meeting DateMeeting Participant(s)
2/17/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
2/25/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
3/3/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Citizens Advisory Committee
3/3/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Technical Advisory Committee
3/9/2021Punta Gorda City Council Member Prafke
3/10/2021Punta Gorda Mayor Matthews
3/11/2021Punta Gorda City Council Member Miller
3/16/2021Charlotte County Commissioner Constance
3/18/2021Punta Gorda City Council Member Cummings
3/18/2021Punta Gorda Vice Mayor Carey
3/19/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
3/22/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Board
3/26/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
3/31/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Public Involvement Activities – List of Meetings (continued)
Meeting DateMeeting Participant(s)
4/7/2021Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
4/9/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
4/12/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
4/14/2021Charlotte County Economic Development Partnership
4/16/2021Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
4/20/2021Punta Gorda City Staff and Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Staff
4/23/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
4/28/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Citizens Advisory Committee
4/28/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Technical Advisory Committee
4/30/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
5/5/2021Punta Gorda City Staff (Lane Repurposing District Review Team Kickoff Meeting)
5/10/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
5/18/2021Stakeholder Focus Group A (Establishments near Carmalita St & Olympia Ave)
5/19/2021Stakeholder Focus Group B (Hotels/Businesses north of Marion Ave)
MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Public Involvement Activities – List of Meetings (continued)
Meeting DateMeeting Participant(s)
5/20/2021Stakeholder Focus Group C (Bike/Transit/Freight)
5/21/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
5/24/2021Stakeholder Focus Group D (Traditionally Underserved/Under Represented)
5/24/2021Stakeholder Focus Group E (Religious Centers)
5/27/2021Stakeholder Focus Group F (Homeowner Associations)
6/4/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
6/8/2021Sacred Heart Catholic Church
6/8/2021Deep Creek Community Church
6/10/2021Cheney Brothers
6/10/2021Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management
6/10/2021The Wyvern Hotel
6/11/2021Verizon
6/11/2021Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
6/11/2021Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Public Involvement Activities – List of Meetings (continued)
Meeting DateMeeting Participant(s)
6/11/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
6/17/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
6/18/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
6/18/2021Chase Bank
6/21/2021Punta Gorda City Council Member Prafke
6/22/2021Cross Trails Center/Benderson Development
6/22/2021Punta Gorda Vice Mayor Carey
6/22/2021Punta Gorda City Council Member Miller
6/23/2021Punta Gorda Mayor Matthews
6/23/2021Punta Gorda City Council Member Cummings
6/25/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
6/25/2021TEAM Punta Gorda/Share the Lane Punta Gorda
6/28/2021Gulf Coast Partnership
6/30/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Citizens Advisory Committee
MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Public Involvement Activities – List of Meetings (continued)
Meeting DateMeeting Participant(s)
6/30/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Technical Advisory Committee
7/2/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
7/9/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
7/12/2021Sacred Heart Catholic Church/Diocese of Venice
7/14/2021Punta Gorda City Council
7/15/2021Punta Gorda Fire Department
7/16/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
7/19/2021Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Board
7/23/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
8/12/2021Starbucks
8/13/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
8/27/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
9/17/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
9/24/2021Punta Gorda City Staff
MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Public Involvement Activities – Results Top Comments
Inconsistent travel speeds/signal re-timing
Lane changing/lane designations
Aggressive driving – turn lanes used as raceways
Wrong way driving
Better connect Downtown across US 41
Better accommodate visitor traffic – enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities
Separate spaces for pedestrians, bicycles, & vehicles
Traffic calming
In favor of traffic signal at Retta Esplanade
Roundabout education • No parking on US 41
No parking on US 41
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Stakeholder Focus Groups
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Stakeholder Focus Groups
The following 6 Stakeholder Focus Groups were held:
Group A (Establishments near Carmalita St & Olympia Ave): 5/18/2021
Group B (Hotels/Businesses north of Marion Ave): 5/19/2021
Group C (Bike/Transit/Freight): 5/20/2021
Group D (Traditionally Underserved/Under Represented): 5/24/2021
Group E (Religious Centers): 5/24/2021
Group F (Homeowner Associations): 5/27/2021
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Stakeholder Focus Group A Establishments near Carmalita St & Olympia Ave
Establishments Invited To Participate:
Cross Trails Center
Chase Bank
Marathon Gas Station/The Famous Corner Store
Verizon
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine/Punta Gorda Coffee & Tea
Gregg's Automotive Maintenance & Repair Center
Sandra's
Array of Cabinets - McCrory Law Firm - CAM Realty
McCrory Law Firm
CAM Realty
Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management
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Stakeholder Focus Group A – Comments Received
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Stakeholder Focus Group B Hotels/Businesses north of Marion Ave
Hotels/Businesses Invited To Participate:
Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
Springhill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside
The Wyvern Hotel
Dean's South of the Border
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center
Smugglers Group
Blue Turtle & FM Dons
Perfect Caper • Celtic Ray
Celtic Ray
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Stakeholder Focus Group B – Comments Received
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Stakeholder Focus Group C Bike/Transit/Freight
Entities Invited To Participate:
TEAM Punta Gorda/Share the Lane Punta Gorda
Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Chair & Vice Chair)
Peace River Riders
Coastal Cruisers
Charlotte County Transit Division
Charlotte County Public Schools Transportation
Cheney Brothers Florida Department of Transportation District One Freight
Florida Department of Transportation District One Freight
Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management FDOT
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Stakeholder Focus Group C – Comments Received
lane changing
inconsistent travel speeds
aggressive driving
GENERAL CONCERNS / ISSUES / PROBLEM LOCATIONS
Carmalita Street
lack of lane continuity north of Taylor
conflicts for bikes north of Taylor
the left lane north of Retta Esplanade
pedestrian access north of Marion Ave
separate bridge for bikes/peds
lane drop near Four Seasons is a big issue Aqui Esta left turn issues for bikes - off project limits
Aqui Esta left turn issues for bikes - off project limits
traffic calming
Lane Designations
signal re-timing
dedicated alternative use lanes
dedicated turn lanes
consistent travel times
POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS / PRIORITIES
Lower speed limit may reduce through traffic.
Add bike lanes north of Airport Rd - off project limits.
Use Cooper St as alternate route around downtown.
no issue with cycletrack if there is room. Good for high traffic area.
on-street only
combination of on-street parking & parking garages
PARKING
Any garages will need to be near downtown
lack of parking currently in downtown
OTHER
mountable curbs for trucks
freight deliveries will remain even if not a major through corridor - most traffic generators are further south
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Stakeholder Focus Group D Traditionally Underserved/Under Represented
Entities Invited To Participate:
Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
Volunteers of America
Punta Gorda Housing Authority
The Salvation Army Family Store
New Operation Cooper Street, Inc.
Bethel AME
First Macedonia Church
St. Mary Primitive Baptist
Meals on Wheels
Habitat for Humanity • Charlotte County Human Services Department • Charlotte County Community Development Department
Charlotte County Human Services Department
Charlotte County Community Development Department
Charlotte County Community Services Department
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Stakeholder Focus Group D – Comments Received
GENERAL CONCERNS / ISSUES / PROBLEM LOCATIONS
lane changing Carmalita Street
inconsistent travel speeds
aggressive driving the left lane north of Retta Esplanade Account for ADA improvements/access for surrounding populations (age, underserved)
the left lane north of Retta Esplanade
pedestrian access north of Marion Ave
Turning out of Wyvern - issue
Account for ADA improvements/access for surrounding populations (age, underserved) drag race north of Retta Esplanade - pulling out to go North- dangerous 170,000 platted lots - master planned communities - this stretch of city is a bottleneck - 3-2 lanes
drag race north of Retta Esplanade - pulling out to go North- dangerous
Elder Demographic population - pulling around slower drivers leads to aggressive driving & inconsistent travel speeds benefit to keep things as is - slower speeds / congestion - regulates speed
Elder Demographic population - pulling around slower drivers leads to aggressive driving & inconsistent travel speeds
crossing Carmalita at US 41 - issue
Safety improvements for school kids - buses use corridor & cross next time bridge project - paint bike lane green - examples in Lee & Collier
Carmalita - talk to School Board
Bridge is constrained too - better accommodate multimodal aspects in future
slower traffic makes it more walkable
neighborhoods east of US 41 NB are underserved - increase access across roadway by foot/bike
traffic calming
Lane Designations
signal re-timing
dedicated alternative use lanes
POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS / PRIORITIES
dedicated turn lanes
Teeth to policies & enforcement - traffic cameras Phase I: strengthen existing crossings; Phase II - additional
consistent travel times
Phase I: strengthen existing crossings; Phase II - additional
May want to look at parallel facilities for other bike/ped facilities - better linkage to other streets downtown - enhance access to other facilities across US 41
Carmalita is priority crossing
Accommodate for visitors - heavy bike/ped traffic
Consider scooters/micro-mobility modes in design
How to account for human nature - enforcement needs to be a priority for improvements to be beneficial
on-street only
combination of on-street parking & parking garages
PARKING
Sunseeker proposing garage - not sure if public - intent for parking and walking in downtown
Parking doesn't affect County
Parking hasn't been an issue
On-street parking could be an issue on US 41 due to demographics
Event Center uses parking on Taylor & vacant area - once vacant area gets developed - could cause an issue - walking several blocks not appealing to population of area & given weather - may need another garage
OTHER
HAWK signals - may be appropriate at vacant lot, Retta Esplanade, Carmalita, Taylor/W Charlotte
Crossing W Charlotte and US 41 - dangerous for pedestrians
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Stakeholder Focus Group E Religious Centers
Religious Centers Invited To Participate:
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Nazarene
Deep Creek Community Church
First Baptist Church Punta Gorda
First United Methodist Church
Peace River Baptist Church
Punta Gorda Seventh Church • Souls Harbor Church of God
Souls Harbor Church of God
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Stakeholder Focus Group E – Comments Received
No Religious Centers Attended/Participated
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Stakeholder Focus Group F Homeowner Associations
Homeowner Associations Invited To Participate:
Burnt Store Isles Association Inc.
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association
Historic Punta Gorda Civic Association
Realtors Association
Private Citizen
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Stakeholder Focus Group F – Comments Received
GENERAL CONCERNS / ISSUES / PROBLEM LOCATIONS
lane changing Carmalita Street
inconsistent travel speeds
aggressive driving
pedestrian access north of Marion Ave White lines on road - pedestrians took as crosswalks - need signal SB on US 41 at Retta Esplanade - make uniform for pedestrians crossing both NB & SB US 41 at Retta Esplanade Wrong way driving - need better signage or pavement markings - Carmalita roundabout may help too
Traffic signal is great at Retta Esplanade - lots of pedestrian traffic
White lines on road - pedestrians took as crosswalks - need signal SB on US 41 at Retta Esplanade - make uniform for pedestrians crossing both NB & SB US 41 at Retta Esplanade
Look at Edgewater roundabout - may help with
demographic issues regarding roundabout use
Wrong way driving - need better signage or pavement markings - Carmalita roundabout may help too
Elderly population may have difficulty with roundabout
Get rid of free flow lane at Taylor - get rid of pavement on east side - left turn only at Olympia - left turn only at Retta - eliminate merging at bridge Multi-lane roundabouts - could increase accidents - creates confusion - need to educate - need to have correct markings for proper use
Speeding is problem-keep traffic flow at reasonable speed - drag stip to NB bridge
Pedestrians have hard time crossing at roundabouts
on-street only
combination of on-street parking & parking garages
PARKING
Keep on-street parking off US 41 - can cause accidents & slow traffic flow
Parking garages offer much more space
There might be a garage built at event center
traffic calming
Lane Designations
signal re-timing
dedicated alternative use lanes
dedicated turn lanes
Landscaping - looks nice - be careful regarding tree size
POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS / PRIORITIES
Lane designations are important - Orlando is example - improved traffic & confusion
Signal timing coordination - could increase speed - get traffic through at reasonable pace while balancing bike/pedestrian safety
Brick pedestrian crossings at Midway look nice - maybe consider as accents since brick/cobblestone can be problematic/not as safe for scooters/folks with disabilities
Left lane to bridge - PLEASE FIX! Signal timing coordination - could increase speed - get traffic through at reasonable pace while balancing bike/pedestrian safety
Address pedestrian crossings/flow across US 41 at Retta Esplanade - especially with visitors in area due to hotels, event center, waterfront, & restaurants Brick pedestrian crossings at Midway look nice - maybe consider as accents since brick/cobblestone can be problematic/not as safe for scooters/folks with disabilities
Balance between ADA compliant & aesthetic treatments
OTHER
Like scramble crosswalks ITS would be helpful
ITS would be helpful
Countdown at signals for pedestrians/motorists - helpful 2045 LRTP identifies new bridge to east of existing bridge - additional bridge to US 41 bridge - could be "new" US 41 bridge - look at Fort Myers I-75 bridge as example
Traffic study done for Sunseekers? - need to accommodate visitors from airport to US 41
2045 LRTP identifies new bridge to east of existing bridge - additional bridge to US 41 bridge - could be "new" US 41 bridge - look at Fort Myers I-75 bridge as example
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Questionnaire Results
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Questionnaire Results High Scores from Questionnaire
PRIORITYES:
Consistent Travel Time
Dedicated Turn Lanes
Enhanced Lane Markings
Priorities
IMPROVEMENTS:
Pedestrian – Enhanced Sidewalk
Bicycle – Shared Use Path
Pedestrian Improvements
Bicycle Improvements
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Questionnaire Results Low Scores from Questionnaire
PRIORITYES:
On-Street Parking
Resurface Road Only
Priorities
IMPROVEMENTS:
Pedestrian
Bicycle
Existing Sidewalk
Curb Extension
Diagonal Crosswalk
Separated Bike Lanes
Bike Lane/Shared Use Path Together
Pedestrian Improvements
Bicycle Improvements
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Questionnaire Results
Ranking of Study Priorities (a lower number represents a higher priority ranking):
Consistent Travel Time
Bicycle Facilities
Dedicated Turn Lanes
Traffic Calming
Average Priority Rankings:
Consistent Travel Time – 2.63
Bicycle Facilities – 2.76
Dedicated Turn Lanes – 2.76
Traffic Calming – 2.84
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Questionnaire Results
Ranking of Study Priorities (a lower number represents a higher priority ranking):
Resurface Road Only
Pedestrian Facilities
Enhanced Lane Marki...
OnStreet Parking
Average Priority Rankings:
Resurfacing Road Only – 2.84
Pedestrian Facilities – 2.94
Enhanced Lane Markings – 2.99
On Street Parking – 3.80
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Questionnaire Results
Pedestrian Features Rankings (a higher number represents a greater preference for feature):
Existing Sidewalk
Times rated: 161 Average rating: 2.453
Curb Extension
Times rated: 199 Average rating: 2.618
Diagonal Crosswalk
Shared Use Path
Times rated: 162 Average rating: 3.586
Enhanced Sidewalk
Times rated: 169 Average rating: 3.947
Average Priority Rankings:
Enhanced Sidewalk – 3.95
Shared Use Path – 3.59
Diagonal Crosswalk – 2.70
Curb Extension – 2.62
Existing Sidewalk – 2.45
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Questionnaire Results
Bicycle Features Rankings (a higher number represents a greater preference for feature):
2Way Separated Bi...
Times rated: 151 Average rating: 2.146
Bike Lane Shared U...
Times rated: 159 Average rating: 2.296
1 Way Separated Bi...
Times rated: 161 Average rating: 2.422
Buffered Bike Lane
Times rated: 193 Average rating: 3.083
Shared Use Path
Times rated: 168 Average rating: 3.595
Average Priority Rankings:
Shared Use Path – 3.60
Buffered Bike Lane – 3.10
1-Way Separated Bike Lanes – 2.42
Bike Lane-Shared Use Path – 2.30
2-Way Separated Bike Lanes – 2.15
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Contact
Richard (OJ) Oujevolk
Project Development Manager, Environmental Management Florida Department of Transportation 863-519-2293 Richard.Oujevolk@dot.state.fl.us