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Public Meeting Summaries
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Public Workshop
March 3, 2004
Public Kickoff Meeting
May 7, 2003

Crosstown Parkway (formerly the West Virginia Corridor Study) encompassed the middle section of the corridor. This study evaluated the issues associated with providing a new continuous 6 mile corridor from I-95, along Juliet Avenue, crossing Florida's Turnpike, following existing West Virginia Drive, and terminating at Floresta Drive. The study updated the existing traffic model to reflect the rapid growth in the area and to accurately depict existing traffic conditions, as well as, predict future traffic projections. The modifications to the traffic model was closely coordinated with the Florida Department of Transportation and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to insure accuracy and regulatory compliance. The study also identified the proposed typical sections; access management criteria; alignment and ROW needs; potential environmental impacts; drainage requirements and preliminary stormwater management pond locations; bridge analysis; preliminary aesthetics and landscaping elements; and ROW and construction costs.

The corridor is envisioned as a buffered parkway with limited access. Secondary residential streets will either be separated from the parkway with a cul-de-sac or modified into a right-in, right-out condition. Major intersections will be signalized.

Based on years of discussion and evaluation of potential funding scenarios, the Port St. Lucie City Council voted on December 10, 2002 to “defederalize” this project and to design and build this proposed corridor utilizing City funds. Property acquisition is currently underway along existing West Virginia Drive and Juliet Avenue to obtain the required right of way for the corridor. The acquisition of the properties on both the north and south side of West Virginia Drive will provide for an approximate 330-foot right of way. Property acquisition along Juliet Avenue will result in an approximate 280-foot right of way.

Typical Sections
In both the 280' and the 330' typical sections shown below, the City plans to construct all six lanes if funding is available.

Access Management

Access Management
Access Management is the practice of managing the location and spacing of driveways, median openings and traffic signals to provide for a safer and more efficient roadway. Along the West Virginia corridor a raised median, well spaced traffic signals, limited median openings and the closing of many side streets are proposed.

To review the proposed access management for the corridor, click on the links below.

Starting from the west:
Access Management Plan Sheet 1
East of I-95 a full median opening will be constructed to allow access to Juliet Avenue to the south.

Access Management Plan Sheet 2
Traffic signals are proposed at both California and Cashmere Boulevards, with a full median opening located between, to allow access to Juliet Avenue to the south.

Access Management Plan Sheet 3
Just west of Florida's Turnpike, a traffic signal is proposed for the new extension of Cameo Boulevard, and on the east side, a signal is proposed at Bayshore Boulevard. Further east, a full median opening will occur at Broadview Street, with right-in, right-outs at Heather, Empire, Dorchester, Hutchins and Irving Streets.

Access Management Plan Sheet 4
A signal is planned for Airsoso Boulevard. Full median openings will occur at Sandia Drive and Preston Lane; and right-in, right-out at Fallon Street and Manth Lane.

Access Management Plan Sheet 5
Signals are planned at Floresta and at US 1, with the River Crossing.

Linear Park Design
Design elements such as layout, sidewalk type and width, connectivity to the neighborhoods, and buffering elements for the corridor were reviewed. The park is proposed to buffer the neighborhood from the West Virginia expansion. Some of the initial elements to be incorporated have been identified and are shown in the following Linear Park Plan Rendering. Additional elements that may be considered and incorporated into the design in later phases of the project are: other buffering elements, earthen berms, hedges and fences.

Linear Park Plan Rendering
Landscape Buffer

Purpose:
The purpose of the Public Workshop was to provide residents, business owners,
and other interested parties
the opportunity to review information about the City of Port St. Lucie's West Virginia Corridor Study.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP
What: West Virginia Corridor Study - Public Workshop
Where: Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd
Date: March 3, 2004

Summary of Meeting:

The method of invitation for the workshop included an invitation letter and flyer mailing to approximately 1013 recipients identified as property owners with properties within 300 feet of the proposed right of way for the project corridor. The mailing also included 256 interested parties so that the total number of addressees was approximately 1269. The meeting was conducted in and "open house" format without a formal presentation. Approximately 190 individuals attended the meeting.

A variety of information about the study was on display at the meeting. This information included:

• Proposed roadway 280 ft. right of way typical sections
• Proposed roadway 330 ft. right of way typical sections
• Aerial photographs with proposed roadway alignments
• Access management
• Linear park concept renderings

Attendees were encouraged to share their thoughts, opinions, and suggestions. Each individual was provided the opportunity to speak directly with project and city representatives and to complete written comment forms.

Each comment form included the city of Port St. Lucie project mailing address, and project hotline. The comment forms also provided the opportunity for attendees to provide mailing list signup information.

There were a total of 64 comment forms received with numerous comments ranging from safety concerns to opposition to the proposed corridor. Generally, the public's most common concerns regarding the study corridor were associated with possible impacts to the environment, community, and resulting noise. Much concern was expressed that these impacts be properly addressed throughout the design of the corridor.

PUBLIC KICKOFF MEETING
What: City of Port St. Lucie I-95 Crossing Study and West Virginia Corridor Study - Public Kickoff Meeting
Where: Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd
Date: May 7, 2003

Summary of Meeting:

The method of invitation for the meeting included a project newsletter mailing to more than 61,300 recipients. A public service news release was also distributed to the local media. The meeting was conducted in and "open house format". Approximately 240 individuals attended the meeting.

A variety of information about the study was on display at the meeting. This information included:

• the study process
• preliminary project information
• aerial photographs with proposed roadway alignments
• potential typical sections
• project schedules

Attendees were encouraged to share their thoughts, opinions, and suggestions. Each individual was provided the opportunity to speak directly with project and city representatives and to complete written comment forms. There were a total of 34 comment forms received.