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Able Canal Pathway Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study

This presentation provides an overview of the Able Canal Pathway Project, a PD&E study aimed at improving non-motorized travel options for commuters and recreation users in the Lehigh Acres area of Lee County, Florida. The study includes various alternatives for creating additional access and connections for pedestrians and bicyclists to community points of interest and area destinations.

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Able Canal Pathway Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study

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  1. Able Canal Pathway Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study From Harns Marsh to Joel Boulevard (CR 884) Lee County, Florida Financial Project ID No: 435351-1-22-01 PRESENTATION | October 19, 2018

  2. Project Limits

  3. Purpose and Need Facilitate use of viable, non-motorized travel options for commuters and recreation users in the Able Canal corridor and within Lehigh Acres. Create additional access and connections for pedestrians and bicyclists to community points of interest and area destinations.

  4. Planning Consistency PD&E Study is included in: • FDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) • Lee County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) • Lee County 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Design and Construction for one segment is listed in Lee County Capital Improvement Program (CIP) • Lehigh Acres Community Park North to Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park (Williams Ave. to Joel Blvd.)

  5. Pathway Details Paved, shared-use path for non-motorized use 12 feet wide with 2 feet grading/sod on both sides (total = 16 feet) High-emphasis crosswalks at side streets; bollards to preclude vehicles Will drain away from Able Canal to avoid side slope erosion Includes pedestrian bridges over tributary canals Some alternatives under consideration also include pedestrian bridges across Able Canal

  6. Corridor Alternatives – North Alternative Overview Harns Marsh Sunshine Blvd. 19th St. Williams Ave. Community Park N ConnecticutRd. Connie Ave. FGUA LA-MSID Richmond Ave. Trailhead Park Joel Blvd.

  7. Corridor Alternatives – South Alternative Overview Harns Marsh Sunshine Blvd. 19th St. Williams Ave. Community Park N ConnecticutRd. Connie Ave. FGUA LA-MSID Richmond Ave. Trailhead Park Joel Blvd.

  8. Corridor Alternatives – Hybrid 1 Alternative Overview Harns Marsh Sunshine Blvd. 19th St. Williams Ave. Community Park N ConnecticutRd. Connie Ave. FGUA LA-MSID Richmond Ave. Trailhead Park Joel Blvd.

  9. Corridor Alternatives – Hybrid 2 Alternative Overview Harns Marsh Sunshine Blvd. 19th St. Williams Ave. Community Park N ConnecticutRd. Connie Ave. FGUA LA-MSID Richmond Ave. Trailhead Park Joel Blvd.

  10. Corridor Alternatives – No-Build Alternative • Canal right-of-way would remain as it is today • grassy berms (occasionally mowed) • public use allowed (non-motorized activities only)

  11. Evaluation Matrix

  12. Public Involvement • Alternatives public meeting held May 17, 2018 • Veterans Park Recreation Center • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. with open house form • 59 members of the public attended • 78 comments received as of 6/4/18 (public comment period ended 5/29/18)

  13. Study Schedule

  14. Contact Information FDOT Project Manager Steven Andrews FDOT, District One 801 North Broadway Avenue Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 519-2270steven.andrews@dot.state.fl.us http://swflroads.com/ablecanalpathway

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