Old Cutler Road Improvements

OLD CUTLER ROAD CHARETTE

Background: Forged by the citizens of Cutler Bay in June 2002

Studied challenges and proposed solutions

Plan adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in 2004

Charette Plan Vision for Roadway: Reinstate historical character

Resolution of physical appearance and traffic congestion problems

Transformation from a motorist-oriented to a pedestrian and bicycle oriented environment

Key Charette Goals:

This Project: Limited to public rights-of-way within Charette Master Plan

Community’s needs / thoughts into consideration

Rebalance movement along Old Cutler Road

Increase safety through modifications: reduce motorist speed and increase pedestrian and bicycle visibility

Preserve and enhance the historical and community ambiance along the roadway

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MDC Public Works Design Objectives

> Drainage

> Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements

> Intersection & Signalization Improvements

> Landscaping & Lighting

> Bicycle & Bus Facilities

Additional Town of Cutler Bay Design

Objectives

> Public Outreach

> Improved Public Safety

> Easing of Traffic Congestion

> Traffic Calming

> Pedestrianization

> Streetscape Improvements

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

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SW 87th Avenue

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SW 97th Avenue

PROJECT CORRIDOR MAP

Narrowed lanes (11 ft wide)

10 ft wide shared-use path on south side

6 ft wide sidewalk on north side

Center median or divider islands

Curb and gutter

SIGNAL SYSTEMS: URBAN

Illuminated Street Sign

LED Traffic Lights

Camera Vehicle Detector in Lieu of Loops

Pedestrian Countdown Timer

SIGNAL SYSTEMS: RESIDENTIAL

ROUNDABOUT: SW 97th AVENUE

> Serve as “bookends”

> Provide smooth and safe transition from higher to low speed

> Aesthetic enhancement to the area

Charette Roundabout Objectives:

ROUNDABOUT: SW 87th AVENUE

> Serve as “bookends”

> Provide smooth and safe transition from higher to low speed

> Aesthetic enhancement to the area

> Improve traffic operations

Charette Roundabout Objectives:

ROADWAY HISTORIC CHARACTER

Landscaping

Roadway / Sidewalk Materials

Streetscape Furniture

Lighting

Architectural Enhancements

Landscape Design Objectives

> Maintain as much of the existing tree canopy as possible

> Use species with lower maintenance requirements and drought tolerance

> Work with stakeholders to ensure views of existing signage isn’t blocked

> Provide significant shade for walk and path to create a comfortable experience

> Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to ensure

safety

LANDSCAPING

CHARETTE IMAGES

PINE ROCKLAND CORRIDOR

> The Town of Cutler Bay consulted with Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens

to enhance the landscaping theme put forth in the “Connect to Protect”

plan for the Pine Rockland Corridor Project.

> Pine rocklands have shrunk dramatically over the years

and now occur as isolated remnants in Miami-Dade

County.

PINE ROCKLAND CORRIDOR

> Old Cutler Road follows historic

limestone ridge bordering once vast

Pine Rockland Corridor, and the

vegetation was predominantly Pine

Rockland with some Hardwood

Hammocks.

> Integral colored concrete sidewalk with decorative finish

> Crosswalks in same colored concrete so that they are perceived as extensions of the sidewalk

PAVER MATERIALS

> Bus Bays

> Signalized Intersections

> Roundabouts

STREET FURNITURE

LIGHTING OPTION

manufactured by Architecture Area Lighting

> Energy Efficient

> Dark Sky Friendly

> Pedestrian Safety

> Traditional Acorn Luminaire as Depicted in Charette

> Aesthetic enhancement

> Opportunity for signage / banner arms, etc.

ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS

> Traditional and Historic

> Low Horizontal in Nature

> Limerock Material to Evoke Coral Walls along Historic Old Cutler Road

> Landscaping to Create Identity

BUS SHELTER OPTIONS

PRE-FAB BUS SHELTER

PUBLIC OUTREACH

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Biggest Challenge of the Project:

> To build a road on time and on budget, while keeping the

corridor open to minimize the impact to the business and

residential community.

Strategy:

> Strong Public Outreach Program from the start.

OVERVIEW

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Public Outreach Meetings:

First public input meeting, May 24, 2010 (Get the public involved)

Second public input meeting, June 28, 2010 (Get the public involved)

Additional Public Meetings: (Update the public on project status)

Homeowners Association

Concerned Citizens of Cutler Bay

Cutler Bay Business Association

Cutler Ridge Women’s Council

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MEETINGS

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PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #1

PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #1

PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #2

PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #2

PUBLIC OUTREACH HOA MEETINGS

PUBLIC OUTREACH CONCERNED CITIZENS MEETINGS

PUBLIC OUTREACH CBBA & CUTLER RIDGE WOMEN’S COUNCIL

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Public Outreach at Public Events:

(Update the public on project status)

> Chili Cook-Off

> Rib Ticklers Ball

> Taste of the Bay

> Movie Nights

> Health South Fair Expo

PUBLIC EVENTS

PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC EVENTS

PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC EVENTS

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Full Time Public Information Officer:

> Available by phone and e-mail any time of the day.

> Door to Door face time with the public (residents and business owners).

> Field office at town center open to the public.

> Blast emails to town residents and business owners on project progress.

(Project Board and Project Detour Flyers)

> All phone calls and email inquires answered in a timely manner.

> Monthly project update at Town Council Meetings.

> Invited FIU student to participate as intern in project.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

PUBLIC OUTREACH PIO PROJECT DETOUR FLYERS

PUBLIC OUTREACH PIO MONTHLY PROJECT BOARD UPDATES

PUBLIC OUTREACH PIO DOOR-TO-DOOR FACETIME

PUBLIC OUTREACH FIU STUDENT INTERN

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Town Staff:

Town Mayor, Town Manager and Public Works Director

available by phone, email or in person to address constituent

concerns.

Maintained promise to keep Old Cutler Road open through

construction phase, for residents and businesses.

Town Staff available at all public events.

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TOWN STAFF

PUBLIC OUTREACH TOWN STAFF

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Full Time CEI Inspector on Site (Marlin Engineering)

Weekly Progress and Field Meetings by the Project Team: Stantec, Marlin Engineering,

Acosta Tractors Inc., and Town Public Works Staff.

> Excellent relationship among project team. Positive attitude, positive outcome.

> Allowed project team to solve all issues in a timely manner.

> Maintain project goals: A milestone indicator of contractors progress.

> Coordinate with Miami Dade County, shop drawings, revisions, and inspections.

> Maintain a quality product during construction, reducing/eliminating rework and final

punch list item checklist.

> Coordination with utility companies (WASD, FPL, COMCAST, AT&T, FLORIDA CITY GAS).

> Identify utility conflicts to avoid delays during construction.

> Perform all utility relocations early, to avoid delays during construction.

> Tracking construction schedule on a weekly basis.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTIONS

CONSTRUCTION WEEKLY PROJECT TEAM MEETINGS

CONSTRUCTION PHASING SCHEDULE

PHASES

(SW 97TH AVENUE TO SW 92ND AVENUE)

1 NORTHBOUND LANE – JANUARY 2012 TO JULY 2012

4 SOUTHBOUND LANE – MARCH 2013 TO AUGUST 2013

PHASES

(SW 92ND AVENUE TO SW 87TH AVENUE)

2 NORTHBOUND LANE – JULY 2012 TO DECEMBER 2012

3 SOUTHBOUND LANE – JANUARY 2013 TO MARCH 2013

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