City of Gainesville - File #: 140905.

• File #: 140905.
• Version: 2
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: In Committee
• File created: 4/21/2015
• In control: Public Safety Committee
• On agenda: 7/15/2015
• Title: NW 19th Lane Cycle Track (B) This item is a referral from the City Commission.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/27/2015	1	Public Safety Committee	Discussed

Title
NW 19th Lane Cycle Track (B)

This item is a referral from the City Commission.

Explanation
The NW 19th Lane project proposes to expand the city’s multimodal network by adding a new off-road facility between NW 13th St and NW 16th Ter, tying to the bike boulevard and multimodal trail system to the east. The project is consistent with the Alachua County Bicycle Master Plan Glen Springs Braid that envisions future east-west connectivity between residential, recreational and employment areas. The braid is a long term project that will be implemented incrementally over time as funding becomes available, similar to other large trail projects in the region.

The concept for NW 19th Lane includes the construction of a path along the north side of the road within existing right-of-way, maintaining the current parking and travel lane configuration. Design options considered include an asphalt trail along the north side of the road, added parking, enhancements to crosswalks and ADA facilities, and lighting enhancements.

This project was referred to the Public Safety Committee by the City Commission on April 13, 2015. On March 3, 2015, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) informed the City that the project had been selected as a candidate project for funding in the department’s tentative work program in FY19 and FY21. If the City Commission chooses to support the project it should be maintained on the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) List of Priority Projects in order to remain eligible for funding consideration. The Public Safety Committee heard this item on April 27, 2015. A field review was conducted on June 24, 2015 with representatives of the Gainesville High School, Alachua County School Board and Gainesville Fire-Rescue.

Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact associated with the discussion of this item. In order for the project to receive funding by FDOT, it will have to be ranked as the number 1 priority project in th...