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This request aims to restore the interchange to TPO’s “unfunded” LRTP with Volusia County Council, Port Orange City Council, and New Smyrna Beach City Commission support. Future steps involve the completion of the S. Williamson Blvd. extension, engaging public input, and submitting the Interchange Justification Report.
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I-95/Pioneer Trail Interchange ...REQUEST… Restore Interchange to TPO’s “unfunded” LRTP Formal Support by : Volusia County Council Port Orange City Council New Smyrna Bch City Commission Required Future Steps….. son Blvd Williamson Blvd Extension (Funded $9.8 million) S William Public Input Opportunities Proposed Interchange IJR Interchange Justification Report ETDM Environmental Screening LRTP PD&E Turnbull Bay Rd Pioneer Trail Pioneer Trail
I-95/Pioneer Trail Interchange • Historical Recap • Williamson Blvd (east of I-95) • 2010 LRTP (VCATS) Highway Needs Plan (Mar ‘83) • 2015 LRTP MPO Transportation Study (Nov ‘94) • 2020 LRTP MPO Transportation Plan (May ‘96) • Williamson Blvd revised (west of I-95) • 2025 LRTP MPO Transportation Plan (Nov ‘05) • FDOT Studies: • I-95 Systems Operational Analysis Report - SOAR (Nov ‘05) - Pioneer Trail interchange meets minimum spacing requirements • I-95 Sketch Interstate Plan - SIP (Mar 2010) - Pioneer Trail interchange included as “new” designated future roadway project son Blvd S William Severe Environmental Concerns Turnbull Bay Rd Pioneer Trail Proposed Interchange
I-95/Pioneer Trail Interchange …Need for Interchange… Relieves existing congestion @ Dunlawton/I-95 Relief for future congestion @ SR44/I-95 Enhances hurricane evacuation Supports Comprehensive Plans Economic Development The Interchange Justification Report (IJR)is a technical evaluation documenting the need for the project and requires approval from FDOT & Federal Highway Administration Dunlawton Av Williamson Blvd Extension Proposed Interchange Pioneer Trail State Road 44
I-95/Pioneer Trail Interchange • …Why Restore to LRTP Now… • S. Williamson Blvd Ext will be completed in 2014 • Allows IJR to proceed rather than delaying 2-3 years • Opportunity to tout $9.8 million local investment in pursuing federal grants • Validate Comprehensive Plans • Economic Stimulus son Blvd Williamson Blvd Extension (Funded $9.8 million) S William Proposed Interchange Public Involvement Turnbull Bay Rd Pioneer Trail IJR Interchange Justification Report ETDM Environmental Screening LRTP PD&E Pioneer Trail