HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 11 09 Regular 600 Consensus On Preferred Bus Stop Shelter Locations CITY COMMISSION
ITEM 600
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Public Hearing
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November 9, 2009
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REQUEST: The Community Development Department Planning Division requests that the
City Commission provide consensus on preferred bus stop shelter locations, to be funded by Central
Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) along the S.R. 434 Crosstown bus route, within
Winter Springs.
PURPOSE: To get consensus from the City Commission on six (6) preferred bus shelter
locations.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The transportation Element of the Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan includes numerous objectives
and policies related to encouraging and implementing multimodal transportation options within the
City as well as working with Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) on the
implementation of the S.R. 434 Crosstown bus route.
Policy 1.6.5 states, "Work with LYNX to improve existing bus stops, and to design new ones to
include benches, bicycle parking, signage, lights, and protection from the elements. Bus stops shall
also be accessible for the handicapped and elderly passengers."
BACKGROUND:
LYNX S.R. 434 Crosstown Route became operational on April 26, 2009. Funding during the two
year trial period for the route is provided through a Service Development Grant from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) with local matching funds provided by Seminole County.
The route currently operates between Oviedo Market Place and Rosemont Superstop in Orange
County and travels along Florida State Roads 417 and 434, Monday to Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 9:30
p.m. It services Winter Springs Town Center, Winter Springs High School, Winter Springs City
Hall, Seminole County School Board Consolidated Services, Layer Elementary School, State of
Florida Department of Highway Safety Drivers License Bureau, Winter Springs Elementary School,
City of Longwood Historic District, City of Longwood City Hall, South Seminole Hospital, Forest
City Elementary School, and Lake Brantley High School. The route provides residents of Winter
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Springs, bus connection to the larger Orlando area attractions, including UCF, Disney, downtown
Orlando, and the Orlando International Airport and to the planned SunRail Commuter Rail System
once it is operational.
CONSIDERATIONS:
In an effort to support and encourage usage of the LYNX S.R. 434 Crosstown bus route, City Staff
continues to meet with LYNX representatives. Recently, Staff was pleasantly surprised to learn that
ridership on Route 434 has been greater than anticipated and even though the route is in a two -year
trial period, LYNX has approved the funding of six (6) solar -lit bus shelters and associated
amenities. The inclusion of bus shelters is an effort by LYNX to meet the needs of its passengers
and will continue the City's efforts to define S.R. 434 as a multi modal corridor. The new shelter
design can be accommodated in the existing right -of -way without requiring a negotiated easement
agreement from private property owners.
Staff has reviewed LYNX ridership data and location constraints, and translated this data into a
priority listing for LYNX funded bus shelter locations (See Attachment A). Priority was given to
developed areas to avoid interference with future development, while recognizing that as
development occurs, additional shelters will be provided. Three sites were selected for each
direction of travel, resulting in three shelters proposed for the north side of S.R. 434 and three
shelters proposed for the south side of SR 434.
CRITERIA FOR LYNX FUNDED BUS SHELTERS:
Developed Areas (so as to not interfere with future development)
Current Ridership and Proximity to Major Trip Generators (such as schools, shopping, 55+
communities, etc.); and
Availability of Adequate Right -of -Way Space- Ensure that the stop meets the ADA accessibility
standards and that enough space is provided for waiting passengers. [LYNX has determined that all of
stops within Winter Springs have adequate right -of -way to accommodate a 7x13 shelter.
Use of LYNX Prototype Shelter (see Agenda Item 500).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests the City Commission provide direction to staff to proceed with implementation of the identified
six bus shelters to be funded by LYNX, along the LYNX 434 bus route within Winter Springs; modify the
recommended list of bus shelter locations to be funded by LYNX, along the LYNX 434 bus route within
Winter Springs; or any other directive the Commission deems appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Bus Stop Ridership Data
B Bus Stop Location Map
CITY COMMISSION ACTION:
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ATTACHMENT A
LYNX 434 Ridership- Sept 2009
INBOUND [WEST] to ROSEMONT Super Stop (Orange Co)
Stop Location On Off Total Rank
ROUTE START- Oviedo Mktplace 42 2 44 N/A
Vistawilla 3 2 5
Tuscawilla Rd (McDonalds) 0 0 0
Doran Dr WSHS (Town Center) 3 1 4 X
Winter Springs City Hall 2 1 3
Central Winds Park 1 0 1
Parkstone Blvd 0 0 0
Bennett St 3 1 4
Moss Rd (DMV) 4 1 5
Edgemon Ave 4 1 5 X
Sheoah Blvd 2 0 2
Timberlane Trl (Harbor Winds) 6 2 8 X
Fountaintree Dr (Laurel Oak Apts) 0 0 0
Ridge St 7 11 18 N/A
US 17 -92 14 6 20 N/A
West Town Pkwy 43 23 66 N/A
ROUTE END- Rosewood Way Cinderlane 40 40 N/A
OUTBOUND [EAST] to OVIEDO MKTPLACE (Seminole Co)
Stop Location On Off Total Rank
ROUTE START- Rosewood Way Cinderlane 67 67 N/A
West Town Pkwy 31 31 62 N/A
US 17 -92 13 26 39 N/A
Sunshadow Dr (Winn Dixie) 0 N/A
Winter Park Dr 0 N/A
Winter Springs Elementary Schl 0
Edgemon Ave 0
Moss Rd 1 6 7 X
Hacienda Dr 4 4 X
Winding Hollow Blvd 0
Heritage Park Subdivision 1 1
Apache Trail (Tuscawilla Trls) 1 1
McLeods Way (Town Center) 1 1 2 X
Vistawilla 1 1
Oviedo Mktplace 3 3 6 N/A
ROUTE END- Oviedo Mktplace 22 22 N/A
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The attached document* was discussed with the
City Commission during Regular Agenda Item
"600" by Ms. Eloise Sahlstrom at the November
9, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting.
*This document replaced the similar document
that was provided to the City Commission in the
original Regular Agenda Item "600
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ATTACHMENT A
LYNX 434 Ridership- Sept 2009
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Stop Location On Off Total Rank
ROUTE START- Oviedo Mktplace 42 2 44 N/A
w01 Vistawilla Dr 3 2 5
w02 Spring Ave 0
w03 Tuscora Dr 0
w04 Tuscawilla Rd (McDonalds) 0
w05 Doran Dr WSHS (Town Center- 1150 E SR 434) 3 1 4 X
w06 Winter Springs City Hall (1126 E SR 434) 2 1 3
w07 Central Winds Park 1 1
w08 Parkstone Blvd 0
w09 Villagio Ctr 0
w10 Wade St (Budget Tree) 0
w11 Bennett St (500 E SR 434) 3 1 4
w12 DMV (300 E SR 434) 0
w12 Moss Rd (110 E SR 434) 4 1 5
w14 Edgemon Ave (380 W SR 434) 4 1 5 X
w15 Sheoah Blvd (750 W SR 434) 2 2
w16 Timberlane TrI (Harbor Winds- 1050 W SR 434) 6 2 8 X
w17 Fountaintree Dr (Laurel Oak Apts- 1184 W SR 434) 0
w18 Ridge St 7 11 18 N/A
US 17 -92 14 6 20 N/A
West Town Pkwy 43 23 66 N/A
ROUTE END- Rosewood Way Cinderlane 40 40 N/A
ATTACHMENT A
OUTBOUND [EAST] to OVIEDO MKTPLACE (Seminole Co)
Stop Location On Off Total Rank
ROUTE START- Rosewood Way Cinderlane 67 67 N/A
West Town Pkwy 31 31 62 N/A
US 17 -92 13 26 39 N/A
e01 Sunshadow Dr (Winn Dixie) 0 N/A
e02 Timberlane Trl 0 N/A
e03 Winter Springs Elementary Schl 0 1
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e05 Moss Rd (100 East SR 434) 1 6 7 X
e06 Costa Rica (Brusters) 0
e07 Hacienda Dr (521 East SR 434) 4 4 X
e08 Wade St 0
e09 Villagio Ctr 0
e10 Winding Hollow Blvd 0
e11 Heritage Park Subdivision 1 1
e12 Apache Trail (Tuscawilla Trls) 1 1
e13 McLeods Way (Town Center) 1 1 2 X
e14 Tuskawilla Rd (Mobil Statn) 0
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