Poinciana Parkway TPO Board Meeting Overview - April 12, 2012
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The Poinciana Parkway TPO Board meeting held on April 12, 2012, addressed key traffic issues and project timelines involving the Poinciana Parkway project. With Polk County's population estimated at 69,900 and Osceola County at 38,400, the meeting highlighted existing Level of Service (LOS) from A to F. A total project cost of $110 million was discussed, with funding requests to improve the intersection of Poinciana Parkway and US 17/92 deemed regionally significant. The focus was on relieving congestion and securing financial support from the FDOT.
Poinciana Parkway TPO Board Meeting Overview - April 12, 2012
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Poinciana Parkway TPO Board meeting April 12, 2012
Outline • Location • Traffic Issues • Project Timeline • BoCC Request
Poinciana 69,900 Polk County 31,400 45% Osceola County 38,400 55% 2011 Population Estimates Source: APV
Poinciana Parkway Project Segments “Polk Project Area” 1.34 miles “Poinciana Toll Road” 4.15 miles “Osceola Project Area” 4.17 miles
Existing Level of Service LOS “B” LOS “C” LOS “D” LOS “E” LOS “F”
2035 Traffic Forecasts AADT (1,000) Forecasted LOS LOS “B” LOS “C” LOS “D” LOS “E” LOS “F” 27 - 33 31 - 38 14 - 17 26 - 31 25 - 31
Poinciana Parkway Project Segments Polk County $3 Million FDOT $3 Million Osceola County Expressway Authority $ Remaining Costs Osceola County $6 Million Cost to Complete: $110 Million Avatar Costs to Date: $47 Million
BoCC Request • Endorse the intersection of Poinciana Parkway and US 17/92 as priority project of regional significance with benefits to FDOT Districts 1 and 5. • Request FDOT to provide funding for this intersection improvement without adversely impacting currently programmed projects. The Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) requests the Polk TPO to:
Congestion Management Funds • The TPO sets aside funding for relatively low-cost projects, e.g., intersection improvements, that are intended to relieve traffic congestion. Funds Programmed Funds Programmed $5.8 $ Million $5.0 $4.9 $3.6
BoCC Request • Endorse the intersection of Poinciana Parkway and US 17/92 as priority project of regional significance with benefits to FDOT Districts 1 and 5. • Request FDOT to provide funding for this intersection improvement without adversely impacting currently programmed projects. The Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) requests the Polk TPO to: