House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2178 SR A1A at Oakland Park - Intersection Improvement
Requester:	Bud Bentley		Organization:		City of Fort Lauderdale
Project Title:	SR A1A at Oakland Park - Intersection Improvement		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 7:21:47 PM
District Member:	Debby Sanderson		Service Area:		County
Counties Affected:	Broward
Recipient:	City of Fort Lauderdale		Contact:		Bud Bentley
	100 North Andrews Avenue		Contact Phone:		(954) 761-5922
	Fort Lauderdale 33301
Project Description:
Intersection Improvement; the Beach Transportation Study completed in the summer of 1998, suggested the addition of mast arms and brick pavers to the signal installation project at A1A/Oakland Park Boulevard. The signal project also includes landscaping and geometric improvements to "Miles Corner" on the northwest corner of the intersection. This project is an intersection improvement which could include the following elements (a) Turn lane additions; certain additional turn lanes are suggested in the Fort Lauderdale Beach Transportation Study, prepared by Hughes-Hall in the Summer of 1998; (b) Replacement of signal span wires with mast arms; (c) Brick paver crosswalk; and (d) geometric improvements to then north west corner of the intersection, including improvements to the landscaping. The geometric improvements are for: (1) a Southbound to Westbound right turn lane; (2) an Eastbound to Southbound right turn lane; and (3) an Eastbound to Westbound left turn lane
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
The benefits of the proposed improvement to the intersection of A1A and Oakland Park Boulevard fall into three main categories: (1) Traffic congestion reduction - This intersection is over capacity and operates at a poor Level of Service. Geometric and signal timing changes to the intersection will improve significantly the Level of Service. The improvement in Level of Service will be able to be quantified by calculations of reduced average delay to vehicles utilizing the intersection ; (2) Enhanced safety - It is anticipated that a reconstructed intersection will improve safety for both vehicle occupants and pedestrians. This will result from state of the art signal equipment being used and the improvement in the visibility and function of the pedestrian crossing facilities. The improvement in safety will be able to be quantified by comparing crash rates to which dollar values can be assigned; (3) Aesthetics - the improved intersection and its associated appearance enhancing features such as brick pavers, additional landscaping and signal hardware will improve the appearance of this part of A1A which is an important entranceway point to the city's beach area. As such it will help define and improve Fort Lauderdale's beach area and provide a positive impression for tourists visiting the area in general. In addition, there are a number of entertainment, shopping and dining attractions close to this area which are already well patronized. The improved appearance of the intersection should help maintain and improve the businesses' economic viability.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The benefits of the proposed improvement to the intersection of A1A and Oakland Park Boulevard fall into three main categories: (1) Traffic congestion reduction - This intersection is over capacity and operates at a poor Level of Service. Geometric and signal timing changes to the intersection will improve significantly the Level of Service. The improvement in Level of Service will be able to be quantified by calculations of reduced average delay to vehicles utilizing the intersection ; (2) Enhanced safety - It is anticipated that a reconstructed intersection will improve safety for both vehicle occupants and pedestrians. This will result from state of the art signal equipment being used and the improvement in the visibility and function of the pedestrian crossing facilities. The improvement in safety will be able to be quantified by comparing crash rates to which dollar values can be assigned; (3) Aesthetics - the improved intersection and its associated appearance enhancing features such as brick pavers, additional landscaping and signal hardware will improve the appearance of this part of A1A which is an important entranceway point to the city's beach area. As such it will help define and improve Fort Lauderdale's beach area and provide a positive impression for tourists visiting the area in general. In addition, there are a number of entertainment, shopping and dining attractions close to this area which are already well patronized. The improved appearance of the intersection should help maintain and improve the businesses' economic viability.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$600,000
Total cost of the project:		$600,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				No
Was this project previously funded by the State?				No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?				No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?				No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?				No
Is there a documented need for this project?				Yes
	Documentation:	Fort Lauderdale Beach Transportation Study
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				Yes
	Hearing Body:	Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
	Meeting Date:	09/01/1999