Senate Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1219 Eller Drive Return Loop
Requester:	Phillip Matson		Organization:		Broward County MPO
Project Title:	Eller Drive Return Loop		Date Submitted:		01/27/2000 2:59:55 PM
District Member:	Steve Geller		Service Area:		County
Counties Affected:	Broward
Recipient:	Broward County		Contact:		Bradley Seldin
	115 S. Andrews Ave		Contact Phone:		(954) 893-5089
	Fort Lauderdale 33301
Project Description:
Grade separated ramp from Eller Drive West to U.S. 1 South, enabling direct access for traffic exiting the Port and entering the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
By providing a means for auto, truck and bus traffic to flow freely between the ports, this project contributes to economic competitiveness.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Bus, auto, and truck volumes on the completed facility will increase.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$2,800,000
Total cost of the project:		$5,800,000

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?					Yes
	Fiscal Year:	1999-2000		Amount:	$2,980,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?					Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?					Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?					Yes
	Documentation:	Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport Area Conditions Study, 1999
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	Broward County MPO - Port Everglades Priority List
	Meeting Date:	09/10/1998