N. Hancock Road Traffic SignalsOctober 14th, 2014

Presentation Prepared By

Lake County Public Works Department

Purpose

To request direction from the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for the construction of two traffic signals on N. Hancock Road.

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Presentation Outline

• Background

• N. Hancock Road Extension Project and Traffic Signal Updates

• Recent Updates

• Requested Action

Background

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Background

May 22, 2012: The N. Hancock Road Corridor Operation and Safety Traffic Study was presented to the BCC and evaluated options including:

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• Oakley Seaver Blvd.: Continue to monitor the intersection for a future traffic signal need.

• Diamond Club Dr.: Continue to monitor the intersection for a future traffic signal need. Consider the implementation of a directional median with northbound turnaround in lieu of a traffic signal.

• North Ridge Blvd.: A traffic signal may be considered in the near future due to traffic volumes. Consider directional median with a southbound turnaround in lieu of a traffic signal.

• Capacity: Should N. Hancock Road be planned for high access (more signals) or high capacity (less signals).

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Background Continued:N. Hancock Rd. Corridor Safety Study

March 12, 2013: The N. Hancock Road Safety Improvements Update was presented to the BCC. The BCC approved to move forward with the following short term improvements which have since been completed:

• Install a concrete island in the median at the Target Plaza driveway

• Install a directional median at Legends Way• Install a directional median at Lake Sumter Community College/

Target driveway• Repair sidewalk and ramps• Restripe N. Hancock Road at Diamond Club Drive for improved

vehicular lane visibility.

Background Continued

Oct 2014 : The City of Clermont requests that the BCC enter into an agreement to fund and construct a traffic signal at the intersection of N. Hancock Road and Diamond Club Drive.

N. Hancock Road 4-Lane Extension and Traffic Signal Updates

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N. Hancock Rd. 4-Lane Extension to Florida Turnpike

• The N. Hancock Road Extension from CR 50 to the Florida Turnpike has been bid and is scheduled for award to Pospiech Contracting on Oct. 28, 2014.

• Programmed signal modifications include: Retain the existing signal at CR 50 East. Construction of new signals at the following locations:

• CR 50 West• Fosgate Rd at Lake Minneola High School

Remove the signal currently located at CR 50/Turkey Farms Road. Future signals to be constructed:

• Citrus Grove Road connection to N. Hancock Road• Turnpike Ramps (2)

REMOVE SIGNAL

POSSIBLE SIGNAL

EXISTING &APPROVED

SIGNAL

SR 50

N HANCOCK RD

NORTH RIDGE BLVD

CR 50

TURKEY FARM RD

WEST POINT BV

50

DIAMOND

CLUB DR

OAKLEY SEAVER DR

N H

AN

CO

CK

RD

TO TURNPIKE

N. Hancock Road 4 Lane Extension: Signal Status

N. Hancock Road 4 Lane Extension: Signal Status

REMOVE SIGNAL

POSSIBLE SIGNAL

EXISTING &APPROVED

SIGNAL

MINNEOLA RIDGE

FOUNDERS RIDGE

HILLS OF MINNEOLA

FOSGATE RD

TURNPIKE RAMP

TURNPIKE RAMP

CR 561A

CR 50

TURKEYFARM RD

N H

AN

CO

CK

RD

CITRUS GROVE RD

Recent Updates

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Recent Updates

North Ridge Blvd: • In the 2012 study, a number of signal warrants were met. The

recommendation was to continue to monitor the intersection for a possible future signal or median modifications.

Oakley Seaver Blvd: • A recent Engineering Study by Tindale Oliver and Associates has

shown traffic signal warrants are met at this intersection.• The estimated design and construction cost is $170,000.• Staff recommends approval to proceed with construction of a

traffic signal at this intersection.

Recent Updates (Continued)

Diamond Club Drive

• The City of Clermont has requested that the Lake County Board of County Commissioners enter into an agreement for the construction

of a traffic signal. Taylor Morrison Homes has agreed to provide $150,000 toward the signal cost.

• Engineering studies show that traffic signal warrants are not met.

• The estimated design and construction cost is $170,000.

Requested Action

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Staff Requests BCC direction on traffic signal installation on N. Hancock Road at the following intersections:

• Staff recommends that the traffic signal at Oakley Seaver Blvd. be installed. ($170,000 cost)

• Board direction on authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of Clermont for the installation of a traffic signal at Diamond Club Drive ($170,000 cost)

• Authorize the County Manager to bid and construct one or both signals with an estimated not-to-exceed of cost of $340,000.

Requested Action