The Polk Transit Authority (PTA) plans to combine, improve, and expand the improvements that are anticipated to be fully funded with construction anticipated existing transit systems in Polk County in order to provide continuity and a higher to commence by 2035. Capacity Needs on Major Road NetworksLAKE level of service. In order to meet future transit demand, many projects were Partially Funded Roadway Projects: These projects have some phases partially The deficiencies identified through the future travel demand modeling process funded through proposed in this 2035 MVP. 2035 but do not have construction funded by 2035. Amtrak Train Terminal (Existing) ORANGE were combined with needs derived from prior plans and studies and input from Unfunded Roadway Projects: These projects have been identified as needed Expanded services include more frequent buses and longer hours on existing the 2035 MVP Steering Committee to create an overall list of road and highway with service to potential High Speed (HSR) rail stations and connections to by 2035 but there are not funds sufficient to construct these projects prior to SUMTER City Bus Terminalroutes, (Existing) needs. Highway needs include short-term projects with committed funding£ commuter rails stations. In addition to new and improved services, improvements 2035. 27 ¤ sources, roads that need to be widened or extended in the future, improvements such as bus shelters, park and ride lots, transit centers and designated bus lanes Congestion Management Needs Cost Affordable Busselected Terminal 33 to intersections, and new roads. Based on how projects ranked in the evaluation on corridors such as US 98, are planned, all of which will make transit The Polk TPO Congestion Management Plan summarizes alternative strategies to 471 and prioritization process, and their current funding status, they were grouped more convenient, comfortable and safe. reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance the mobility of all users and modes. PASCO into the following categories: County& is working toward an additional local revenue source that is projected Congestion management strategies generally consist of lower-cost, quick turn- Polk Park Existing/Committed Ride Lot Committed Roadway Projects: Road widenings and new roads that are fully ! to be in place by 2014. emphasizing intersection improvements, enhanced signalization, (around solutions, 54 funded with construction anticipated to commence by 2015. and bicycle, pedestrian, carpool, vanpool, and transit improvements. The 2035 www.2035mobilityvisionplan.org Cost Affordable Park and Ride Lot 92 ¤ n considers £ MVP congestion management strategies in its Cost Affordable Plan. ! ( 547 LAKE 4 Cost Affordable Transit Superstop ORANGE
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Roads An improved multi-use trail network creates opportunities to enhance health, Every transit trip begins and ends with a pedestrian or bicycle trip and the(New/Improved) 2035 Amtrak Train Terminal (Existing) recreation, and mobility opportunities to a wider public audience; especially MVP recognizes this mutually supportive relationship. One of the 2035 MVP’s older and younger people that may be less capable or reluctant to use on-street policies is to plan and design highway and road projects within transit-supportive Existing Routes City Hall for walking and cycling. Multi-use trail projects were evaluated in a areas and include non-motorized features. The 2035 MVP City envisions Busimproved Terminal facilities (Existing) similar fashion as bicycle facilities and sidewalks because they share many of the connections between non-motorized facilities and other modes such as transit Rail same non-motorized characteristics. Multi-use trails in proximity to schools, parks, stops and park-and-ride lots, as well as adjacent land uses and Existing buildings. Finally, Cost Affordable Bus Terminal transit, and connectivity to existing local and regional systems were all given the the benefits of building better non-motorized facilities will not be fully realized 54 highest rankings. The map below depicts existing multi-use trail projects; those unless they are accompanied by educational and enforcement programs on www.2035mobilityvisionplan.org 92 ¤ £ safety. The Top 100 Bicycle and Sidewalk priorities are shown graphically in the Existing/Committed & Ride Lotin the next five years as well as proposed trail projects. withPark committed funding 547 map below. These projects will be implemented as local, state, and federal funds are available. Non-motorized features are always considered with roadway Cost Affordable Park and Ride Lot constructionDavenport projects and included when possible.
Non-motorized travel is an important consideration in planning the transportation SUMTER system. Cycling and walking benefit public health, the environment, and help 27 ¤ £ manage congestion. Creating a more complete bicycle and pedestrian network and making intersections safer by including crosswalks, walk signals, and lighting 33 471 are important 2035 MVP objectives. The right combination of safety features PASCO and amenities for bicyclists and pedestrians, can make non-motorized travel increasingly viable. In urbanized areas, where many trips are short and can be accomplished on foot or bicycle, a significant number of people choose to cycle or walk to work, school, shopping, and recreation. The 2035 MVP places a high priority on developing “Complete Streets” to accommodate users of all modes 4 and include trees, landscaping, lighting, and street furniture.
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