LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ashton J. Hayward, III, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-29 - SUPPORT FOR WEST CERVANTES CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 17-29.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA SUPPORTING THE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN FLORIDA-ALABAMA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S WEST CERVANTES CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE PROGRESSION OF A PD&E STUDY BY FDOT FOR ROADWAY DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY WITH AN ATTRACTIVE STREETSCAPE, MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND SAFE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND COORDINATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID PLAN WITH ESCAMBIA COUNTY.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The West Cervantes Corridor Management Plan was approved by the TPO in December 2016. This Plan encompasses the section of US 90/SR 10A between North A Street westward to Dominguez Street. This roadway is functionally classified as a principle arterial roadway. The majority of the corridor lies within the City of Pensacola city limits while a smaller portion lies within the unincorporated area of Escambia County. The concept plan provides for both short-term and long-term recommendations; the long-term recommendations include “dieting” the roadway from 4 lanes to 2 lanes with the restoration of on-street parking as well as the incorporation of other pedestrian-friendly features.
At their June 14, 2017, meeting, the TPO requested that Staff from the County and City discuss with their respective elected bodies the West Cervantes Street Corridor Management Plan and the actions necessary to see the plan implemented. FDOT has stated they would need Resolutions of support from the two bodies as well as from the TPO for the Department to move forward with a PD&E study to justify the lane reduction. The Resolutions would, at a minimum, support the Plan, including the long-term recommendation of “dieting” the roadway, and acknowledge the willingness and commitment of the two bodies to work together in a coordinated effort to see the project to fruition.
The City’s current representatives on the TPO are:
Council President Brian Spencer
Council Member Larry B. Johnson
Council Member P.C. Wu
Council Member Jewel Cannada-Wynn
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
6/20/2017
STAFF CONTACT:
Eric W. Olson, City Administrator
Derrik Owens, City Engineer
Sherry H. Morris, AICP, Planning Services Administrator
Ryan Novota, Transportation Engineer
Leslie Statler, Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 17-29
PRESENTATION: No end