HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 03 25 Informational B Design and Construction of the S.R. 434 Trail Bridge
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM B
Consent
Informational X
Public Hearing
Regular
March 25, 2002
Meeting
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Mgr. 1 ept.
Authorization - -
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department requests the City Commission consider information
about the design and construction of the S.R. 434 Trail Bridge.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the latest information from Seminole County
regarding the design and construction of the Trail Bridge across S.R. 434.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
At the February 25, 2002 Public Meeting the City Commission requested a status report on the
construction and design of the Trail Bridge
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MARCH 25, 2002
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM B
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SR 434 Trail Overpass
Seminole County (COUNTY) proposes to design and construction of a multi-use trail overpass
on the Cross Seminole Trail over State Road 434 (SR 434) in Winter Springs, Seminole County,
Florida. The overpass will accommodate multi-users such as, pedestrians, bicyclists, in-line
skaters, and hikers. Equestrian users will be accommodated by the overpass structure or by an
at-grade crossing. The overpass structure will cross SR 434 approximately % mile east of
Tuskawilla Road within the relocated Cross Seminole Trail Corridor. The overpass will provide
trail users an uninterrupted trail crossing over SR 434. Seminole County has received approval
from Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) to clear span the road and place piers
outside the SR 434 sidewalks with the appropriate clear zone from the SR 434 travel lanes.
The overpass is expected to reflect the quality of design and construction commensurate with
the Winter Springs' "Town Center" Development and surrounding area.' The overpass is
expected to be a high profile, aesthetically pleasing addition to the County's Trail System and be
compatible with the upscale development lining the SR 434 corridor in this area. It shall be
attractive, practical and functional. Use of architectural treatments is encouraged (Le. make a
simple span overpass look more like a high tech structure).
FINDINGS:
Selection of the design/build team is expected to be complete by June 28, 2002. The
design/build task is expected to take 280 days and should start July 8, 2002 and end July 31,
2003.
FUNDING:
Funding for the Trail Bridge is from a $1,678,000 Intermodal Surface Transportation
Enhancement Act (ISTEA) grant approved May 1, 1998.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission consider the status of the Trail Bridge design and
construction as it relates to the Town Center.
COMMISSION ACTION:
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