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Porters Neighborhood Improvements (B)
Explanation
Both long-term and short-term initiatives in Porters continue to progress. Survey work along key neighborhood corridors is complete, and engineering feasibility studies are currently underway along SW 3rd and SW 5th Streets, as well as SW 5th and 6th Avenues (this includes the roadway directly in front of the Porters Community Center.) These feasibility studies will produce a catalog of information regarding potential Porters improvements, such as street resurfacing, curb and gutter installation, lighting upgrades, stormwater, utilities, sidewalks, streetscapes, etc. Once the engineering study is completed, staff will be able to begin the design and implementation phase in the neighborhood. The engineering work will provide details regarding cost, timeline, and technical issues, associated with each of the proposed neighborhood improvements. This data will allow staff to prioritize, phase, coordinate, and budget for large-scale, long term projects in the most effective manner possible. Particularly of note, GRU has future plans to underground some major utility corridors running through the area. Due to tactical issues, these improvements must be coordinated around the timelines for the Depot Park excavation/environmental remediation and the proposed FDOT Main Street rebuilding project. However, the feasibility studies will help staff plan these activities in conjunction with current improvements to ensure that resources are allocated as efficiently as possible.
Progress continues with short-term initiatives as well. Staff has successfully collaborated with Public Works to address routine roadway maintenance issues such as the repair/replacement of damaged traffic signs, and the painting of speed bumps, stop lines, crosswalks, and center lines along neighborhood streets. City crews have already replaced and installed numerous traffic signs through the neighborhood and have...
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