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Explore the regional transit initiatives, timeline, PD&E study, and the challenges faced in funding to enhance the transportation hub at the I-Drive Resort Area.
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Canadian CourtIntermodal Transportation Center Board of County Commissioners April 17, 2007
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Requested Action
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Requested Action
Background • I-Drive Activity Center • Convention Center • Hotels/Retail/Commercial • Theme Parks/Attractions • Employment Center
Background • Canadian Court Intermodal Center • Centralized Transportation Hub for the I-Drive Resort Area • Incorporate Regional Transit Initiatives • Facilitate Mobility Alternatives • Improve Access to Convention Center
Background • Existing Transit System: • LYNX Buses • I-Ride Trolley • OCCC Shuttle Service • Private Transportation Providers
Background • Planned Transit Systems: • Light Rail • Cross-State Rail • Beeline Monorail • High Speed Rail • I-Drive Circulator • Commuter Rail • Connectivity
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Summary • Requested Action
Regional Transit Initiatives • Light Rail • North/South Corridor • OIA Connector • Cross-State Rail (Coast-to-Coast) • Beeline Monorail • High Speed Rail • I-Drive Circulator
Regional Transit Initiatives • Light Rail – North/South Corridor • Downtown to I-Drive • Initial Operating Segment • Project canceled 1999
Regional Transit Initiatives • Light Rail - OIA Connector • I-Drive to Orlando International Airport • Alternatives Analysis 2003-2005 • No further funding identified
Regional Transit Initiatives • Light Rail – North/South Corridor • Altamonte Springs to I-Drive • Re-study of previous project • SDEIS 2003-2004 • No further funding identified
Regional Transit Initiatives • Beeline Monorail • I-Drive to Airport to Port Canaveral • Private Proposal • FDOT lease of SR 528 Corridor • Private Partner funding not demonstrated to FDOT • FDOT lease offer withdrawn in 2001
Regional Transit Initiatives • Cross-State Rail (Coast-to-Coast) • Tampa/St. Pete to Port Canaveral • Public/Private Partnership • Florida 2012 Olympic bid • Feasibility Study • High Speed Rail Amendment passed • Olympic bid unsuccessful • No further funding identified
Regional Transit Initiatives • High Speed Rail • Tampa to Orlando to Miami • Constitutional Amendment • SR 417 vs. SR 528 Alignment debate • Amendment Repealed in Nov. 2004
Regional Transit Initiatives • I-Drive Circulator • I-Drive/Universal Boulevard Corridors • Local System - Connectivity to Regional Transit • Alternatives Analysis 2003-2005 • No further funding identified
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Requested Action
Timeline • 1998 - Initial CCITC Concept • 1999 - Light Rail Project canceled • 2001 - Beeline Monorail lease withdrawn • 2001 - Cross-State Rail Feasibility Study • 2002 - Florida 2012 Olympic bid lost • 2004 - High Speed Rail repealed • 2005 - Commuter Rail emerges as regional transit priority
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Requested Action
PD&E Study • Public Involvement • Data Collection • Master Planning • Project Programming • Financial Planning • Environmental Assessment • Preliminary Design • Exclusive Bus Corridor Planning
PD&E Study • Bus Bays • 12 for LYNX • 6-7 for I-Ride Trolley • 2 for other shuttles • CRT Connectivity Requirements • Canopy Shelter, Passenger Loading and Waiting Areas • Exclusive Bus Corridor
PD&E Study • Building • Passenger Waiting/Ticketing • Operations • Offices • Restrooms/Vending • Parking • Improved Pedestrian Connections
LRT To Downtown I-Drive Circulator To Convention Center Rail To OIA Rail To Tampa LRT To OIA I-Drive Circulator To Sea World PD&E Study
PD&E Study • Ultimate Concept • “Gateway” to the I-Drive Area • Light Rail Station • International Drive Circulator Station • High Speed Rail Station • OIA Remote Baggage Handling • Transit Oriented Development
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Requested Action
Challenges • Regional Transit Project Uncertainty • High Capacity Rail Essential for ultimate project development • Market Assessment • Public/Private Partnership • Rental Car Survey • OIA Remote Baggage Handling
Challenges • Final Design Concept • Requires private-sector input • Continued expenditure on design not fiscally responsible • Capital Funding not currently available
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Requested Action
Funding • TOPs Grant - $3M • TOPs Program Terminates in FY 2007 • PD&E Study Under Contract - $2.1M • Anticipated Expenditure - $1.1M • Anticipated Grant Balance - $1.9M • Construction Funding not in • Current CIP
Funding • Capital Funding not available - $30M+ • Public/Private Partnership • Scenario not determined • Dependent upon high capacity transit
Summary • Significant project planning completed • TOPs Program being terminated • Capital funding not available • High Capacity Transit and OIA Connection Required for private investment • Private development concept necessary for further design expenditure to be useful
Presentation Outline • Background • Regional Transit Initiatives • Timeline • PD&E Study • Challenges • Funding • Requested Action
Requested Action • Approval to request that the FDOT apply the remaining balance of the TOPs grant for the CCITC to other transit-related projects in the general vicinity of the CCITC and, further, authorization for the Mayor to transmit a letter to FDOT formalizing this request.