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Regional Roadway Network Amendment West Central Florida MPOs Joint Citizens Advisory Committee (JCAC). July 12, 2011. Overview. The City of Lakeland have submitted a candidate TRIP project for the Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector.
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Regional Roadway Network AmendmentWest Central Florida MPOsJoint Citizens Advisory Committee(JCAC) July 12, 2011
Overview The City of Lakeland have submitted a candidate TRIP project for the Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector. In order for this project to be considered for funding by FDOT, the CCC’s regional roadway network must be amended to include the planned roadway. - All candidate TRIP projects must be part of a regional network adopted by a regional entity such as the CCC. The Polk TPO is requesting the JCAC to review and recommend approval of the addition of the Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector to the CCC’s Regional Roadway Network. Regional Roadway Network
The C-LPC is reflected in the TPO’s recently adopted 2035 Mobility Vision Plan (MVP) as a new 2-lane road that will provide a much needed east-west connection north of Interstate 4 between US 98 and SR 33. • The C-LPC is one of several roads that are planned to provide an alternative to Interstate 4 between the Hillsborough Co/L and the Polk Parkway (east). • The widening of I-4 is listed as an unfunded need in the 2035 MVP. • C-LPC will improve the function of 3 state facilities: Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector
The I-4/US 98 Interchange was improved as part of the 4 to 6-lane widening of I-4. No other improvements are planned for the interchange through 2035. • Provide a direct connection from I-4/SR 33 (exit# 33) to 2 regional activity centers – Lakeland Square Mall and Gateway Commons. • Provide relief to one of the most congested segments of Interstate 4 in Polk County (15,000 vehicles daily by Year 2030 between US 98 and SR 33/Socrum Loop Road), freeing up capacity for the regional freight movement that occurs on this critical facility of statewide significance. Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector
The C-LPC meets two (2) of the CCC’s Regional Roadway Network Criteria: • Transportation facility or service is part of the region’s economic development infrastructure and provides linkages to regional activity centers. • Transportation facility or service provides direct connections to the SIS and serves as an integral part of an interconnected regional network. Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector
Polk TPO is requesting the JCAC to recommend approval of the Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector to the CCC’s Regional Roadway Network. Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector Crevasse – Lakeland Park Connector