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Transportation Advisory Commission – Regular Meeting · 2026-06-03 · agenda

The Transportation Advisory Commission meeting on June 3, 2026, included discussions on residential traffic calming example policies, the Cape Coral Parkway Resiliency Study, Chiquita Boulevard South Access Management Update, and the Streetlight Program Update. The meeting also covered MPO issues and workshop discussions on MPO upcoming topics and MPO board discussions. The April 15, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. The April 15, 2026 meeting included discussions on the East/West Corridor Study, Cape Coral Parkway 6 Laning Update, UEP Update (North 1 West and North 1 East Utilities Extension Projects), Median Landscape Projects and Curbing Update, Roadway Resurfacing Update, Roundabout Study Update, and MPO Issues. A workshop discussion was held on the Lee Tran Transit Development Plan, and the May 20, 2026 MPO meeting was canceled. A safety concern at the El Dorado and Embers intersection was raised. This document outlines the criteria and procedures for implementing traffic calming measures in residential areas. It details a scoring system for prioritizing projects based on safety factors, neighborhood value, and demographics. The document also describes various traffic calming measures such as roundabouts, street narrowing, speed humps, chicanes, turn restrictions, median modifications, and diverters. It provides a step-by-step process for requesting, analyzing, and implementing these measures, including public hearings and petition requirements. The document specifies that traffic calming is generally applied to local and collector streets, with rare consideration for arterial roads. It also details procedures for the removal of traffic calming measures. The document references multiple jurisdictions and handbooks related to traffic calming, including Collier County and Hillsborough County, and provides examples of traffic calming measures with their advantages, disadvantages, and cost estimates. This document is a compilation of information regarding traffic calming measures, including speed tables, raised intersections, raised crosswalks, and less common measures like diverter islands, mid-block islands, splitter islands, roadway narrowing, and chicanes. It details the purpose, advantages, disadvantages, cost estimates, and effectiveness of each measure. It also outlines the process for requesting and implementing traffic calming measures in the City of Sarasota and the City of Deltona, including neighborhood involvement, speed studies, data evaluation, solution development, and petition requirements. The document also includes a table of roadway classifications for the City of Port St. Lucie. The City of Cape Coral is developing a Traffic Calming Policy to address resident concerns about high vehicle volume, speeding, and cut-through traffic on residential roads. The policy aims to reduce traffic speeds and volumes. The proposed policy outlines steps for project initiation, plan development, plan approval, and implementation. The document also details common traffic calming measures like speed humps and speed cushions, with associated costs. Anticipated costs for implementing a city-wide policy include consultant fees, a new full-time employee, and installation costs. The City Commission is seeking direction on the development and funding of this policy. This is an informational item for the Transportation Advisory Commission. [Cape Coral Parkway] The Cape Coral Parkway Resiliency Study aims to develop a comprehensive and actionable resilience plan for the city, focusing on reducing natural hazard risks, including climate-related risks. The study will assess vulnerabilities, engage stakeholders, develop resilience strategies, and integrate with existing plans. It builds on the 2045 Mobility Plan and the ongoing Cape Coral Parkway 6-Laning project. Expected outcomes include plans for stormwater management, resilient infrastructure, traffic operations, innovative technology, green infrastructure, landscape, and land use. The study is funded through Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). This is an informational item for the Transportation Advisory Commission. [Chiquita Boulevard South (Cape Coral Parkway to Veterans Memorial Parkway)] This update concerns proposed improvements along Chiquita Boulevard South, between Cape Coral Parkway and Veterans Memorial Parkway. Proposed improvements include median closures, directional left turn lanes, a southbound right turn lane extension between Savona Parkway and SW 35th Street, addition of Type F and RA curb to medians, and additional roadway striping at Beach and Mohawk Parkway. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 plans at 60% completion. This is an informational item for the Transportation Advisory Commission. This is an informational update regarding the Streetlight Program. No specific project details, locations, or timelines are provided in this excerpt. This is an informational item for the Transportation Advisory Commission. This is an informational update regarding MPO Issues. No specific project details, locations, or timelines are provided in this excerpt. This is an informational item for the Transportation Advisory Commission. This is an informational update on MPO Upcoming Topics, including proposed federal transportation bills (IIJA, Build America 250 Act), state legislation (SB 488, HB 1093, HB 35), legislative session/budget, FDOT policy/funding changes, long-range plan amendments, and the consolidation study. Specific federal funding allocations are mentioned, such as $376 billion for FHWA and $87.6 billion for FTA. State legislation impacts motor vehicle registration, fuel tax, and habitual traffic offenders. The document also lists federal and state-funded priorities for 2026, including projects like the Big Carlos Bridge Replacement ($5,000,000), Burnt Store Road widening ($14,000,000), US 41 improvements ($16,050,000), and Cape Coral Bridge Reconstruction/Widening ($300,000,000). This is an informational item for the Transportation Advisory Commission. This is an informational update regarding MPO Board Discussion. No specific project details, locations, or timelines are provided in this excerpt. This is an informational item for the Transportation Advisory Commission.