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Old Cutler Road Improvements
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2. OLD CUTLER ROAD CHARETTE
Background:
Forged by the citizens of Cutler Bay in June 2002
Studied challenges and proposed solutions
Plan adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in 2004
Charette Plan Vision for Roadway:
Reinstate historical character
Resolution of physical appearance and traffic congestion
problems
Transformation from a motorist-oriented to a pedestrian and
bicycle oriented environment
Key Charette Goals:
This Project:
Limited to public rights-of-way within Charette Master Plan
Community’s needs / thoughts into consideration
Rebalance movement along Old Cutler Road
Increase safety through modifications: reduce motorist
speed and increase pedestrian and bicycle visibility
Preserve and enhance the historical and community
ambiance along the roadway
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3. MDC Public Works Design Objectives
> Drainage
> Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements
> Intersection & Signalization Improvements
> Landscaping & Lighting
> Bicycle & Bus Facilities
Additional Town of Cutler Bay Design
Objectives
> Public Outreach
> Improved Public Safety
> Easing of Traffic Congestion
> Traffic Calming
> Pedestrianization
> Streetscape Improvements
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
4. END PROJECT
SW 87th Avenue
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SW 97th Avenue
PROJECT CORRIDOR MAP
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15. Narrowed lanes (11 ft wide)
10 ft wide shared-use path on south side
6 ft wide sidewalk on north side
Center median or divider islands
Curb and gutter
16. SIGNAL SYSTEMS: URBAN
Illuminated Street Sign
LED Traffic Lights
Camera Vehicle Detector in Lieu of Loops
Pedestrian Countdown Timer
18. ROUNDABOUT: SW 97th AVENUE
> Serve as “bookends”
> Provide smooth and safe transition from higher to low speed
> Aesthetic enhancement to the area
Charette Roundabout Objectives:
19. ROUNDABOUT: SW 87th AVENUE
> Serve as “bookends”
> Provide smooth and safe transition from higher to low speed
> Aesthetic enhancement to the area
> Improve traffic operations
Charette Roundabout Objectives:
21. Landscape Design Objectives
> Maintain as much of the existing tree canopy as possible
> Use species with lower maintenance requirements and drought tolerance
> Work with stakeholders to ensure views of existing signage isn’t blocked
> Provide significant shade for walk and path to create a comfortable experience
> Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to ensure
safety
LANDSCAPING
CHARETTE IMAGES
22. PINE ROCKLAND CORRIDOR
> The Town of Cutler Bay consulted with Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
to enhance the landscaping theme put forth in the “Connect to Protect”
plan for the Pine Rockland Corridor Project.
> Pine rocklands have shrunk dramatically over the years
and now occur as isolated remnants in Miami-Dade
County.
PINE ROCKLAND CORRIDOR
> Old Cutler Road follows historic
limestone ridge bordering once vast
Pine Rockland Corridor, and the
vegetation was predominantly Pine
Rockland with some Hardwood
Hammocks.
23. > Integral colored concrete sidewalk with
decorative finish
> Crosswalks in same colored concrete so
that they are perceived as extensions of
the sidewalk
26. LIGHTING OPTION
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Architecture Area Lighting
> Energy Efficient
> Dark Sky Friendly
> Pedestrian Safety
> Traditional Acorn Luminaire as Depicted in Charette
> Aesthetic enhancement
> Opportunity for signage / banner arms, etc.
27. ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
> Traditional and Historic
> Low Horizontal in Nature
> Limerock Material to Evoke Coral Walls
along Historic Old Cutler Road
> Landscaping to Create Identity
30. PUBLIC OUTREACH
Biggest Challenge of the Project:
> To build a road on time and on budget, while keeping the
corridor open to minimize the impact to the business and
residential community.
Strategy:
> Strong Public Outreach Program from the start.
OVERVIEW
31. PUBLIC OUTREACH
Public Outreach Meetings:
First public input meeting, May 24, 2010 (Get the public involved)
Second public input meeting, June 28, 2010 (Get the public involved)
Additional Public Meetings: (Update the public on project status)
Homeowners Association
Concerned Citizens of Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay Business Association
Cutler Ridge Women’s Council
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MEETINGS
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39. PUBLIC OUTREACH
Public Outreach at Public Events:
(Update the public on project status)
> Chili Cook-Off
> Rib Ticklers Ball
> Taste of the Bay
> Movie Nights
> Health South Fair Expo
PUBLIC EVENTS
42. PUBLIC OUTREACH
Full Time Public Information Officer:
> Available by phone and e-mail any time of the day.
> Door to Door face time with the public (residents and business owners).
> Field office at town center open to the public.
> Blast emails to town residents and business owners on project progress.
(Project Board and Project Detour Flyers)
> All phone calls and email inquires answered in a timely manner.
> Monthly project update at Town Council Meetings.
> Invited FIU student to participate as intern in project.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
47. PUBLIC OUTREACH
Town Staff:
Town Mayor, Town Manager and Public Works Director
available by phone, email or in person to address constituent
concerns.
Maintained promise to keep Old Cutler Road open through
construction phase, for residents and businesses.
Town Staff available at all public events.
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TOWN STAFF
50. CONSTRUCTION
Full Time CEI Inspector on Site (Marlin Engineering)
Weekly Progress and Field Meetings by the Project Team: Stantec, Marlin Engineering,
Acosta Tractors Inc., and Town Public Works Staff.
> Excellent relationship among project team. Positive attitude, positive outcome.
> Allowed project team to solve all issues in a timely manner.
> Maintain project goals: A milestone indicator of contractors progress.
> Coordinate with Miami Dade County, shop drawings, revisions, and inspections.
> Maintain a quality product during construction, reducing/eliminating rework and final
punch list item checklist.
> Coordination with utility companies (WASD, FPL, COMCAST, AT&T, FLORIDA CITY GAS).
> Identify utility conflicts to avoid delays during construction.
> Perform all utility relocations early, to avoid delays during construction.
> Tracking construction schedule on a weekly basis.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTIONS
52. CONSTRUCTION PHASING SCHEDULE
PHASES
(SW 97TH AVENUE TO SW 92ND AVENUE)
1 NORTHBOUND LANE – JANUARY 2012 TO JULY 2012
4 SOUTHBOUND LANE – MARCH 2013 TO AUGUST 2013
PHASES
(SW 92ND AVENUE TO SW 87TH AVENUE)
2 NORTHBOUND LANE – JULY 2012 TO DECEMBER 2012
3 SOUTHBOUND LANE – JANUARY 2013 TO MARCH 2013
CONSTRUCTION
