SIS CONNECTIONS FLORIDA’S STRATEGIC INTERMODAL SYSTEM JUNE 2018
AIRPORTS DEEPWATER SEAPORTS HIGHWAYS INTERCITY BUS TERMINALS RAIL TERMINALS MILITARY ACCESS FACILITIES HIGHWAY TRAVELERS INTERMODAL LOGISTIC CENTERS SPACEPORTS WATERWAYS AIR PASSENGERS AIR CARGO WATERBORNE FREIGHT COMMUTER RAIL RAIL CORRIDORS HIGHWAY FREIGHT
DISCOVERING THE SIS
The Florida Department of Transportation’s Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) is a high-priority, high-demand network that designates and aligns Florida’s most significant transportation facilities based on volume and economic activity. In this issue, learn about:
• Florida’s Cape Canaveral Spaceport and it’s unique role in transportation • Recently completed and under-construction SIS facilities • Studies to determine designation criteria for current and future SIS facilities 2 SIS CONNECTIONS | JUNE 2018 CONTENTS
SIS BLUETOOTH STUDY 03 MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AND PORT TAMPA BAY
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACEPORT 04 FLORIDA’S UNIQUE TRANSPORTATION MODE
SUNCOAST PARKWAY 2 06 FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
SUN TRAIL 07 SHARED-USE NONMOTORIZED TRAIL NETWORK
DID YOU KNOW? There have been major improvements and developments along several SIS facilities on the Space Coast. Spanning multiple modes, these advancements include:
Orlando Melbourne International Airport- The extension of Runway 9L-27R by approximately 550 feet was completed in March 2016. The project also connected the western ends of parallel runways 9R-27L and 9L-27R through the creation of a new Taxiway “J”. This extension was necessary to reduce congestion and improve safety on the north side of the airport.
Port Canaveral- Following the 2016 widening of the Panama Canal, the port received one of the largest cargo vessels in history- the MV Donington- on March 26, 2018. With a capacity to carry over 7,400 vehicles, the Donington made its first discharge of 460 new vehicles at the AutoPort Canaveral facility. (Article source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-mv-donington-canaveral-20180326-story.html)
Cape Canaveral Spaceport- NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, was delivered to space from Launch Complex 40 via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on April 18, 2018. TESS is a planet- hunting spacecraft that will search for Earth-like planets that are outside of our solar system, but near enough for scientist to study. (Article source: https://blogs.nasa.gov/tess/2018/04/18/tess-spacecraft-embarks-on-planet-hunting-mission) SIS CONNECTIONS | JUNE 2018 3
SIS TERMINAL BLUETOOTH STUDY
As part of its implementation of the Florida Transportation Plan studies conducted over a month, week, weekend, as well as (FTP) and Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Policy Plan update, during weekday peak and off-periods. It also provided FDOT with the Systems Implementation Office (SIO) will analyze SIS baseline data and information for a variety of comparative terminals in Tampa and Miami via a Bluetooth study to assess transportation analyses, as well as calibration and validation of ridership levels, trip generation, and potential capacity the statewide freight model and cruise market analyses. It is enhancements. Study results will assist in to defining expected that the data collected from this study will be further designation criteria for SIS terminals, project eligibility criteria, analyzed to project potential impacts to SIS facilities including impacts of potential non-typical enhancement projects, and designation and capacity improvements. usage of facilities.
Origin-destination information is of crucial importance within the transportation modeling and planning space, as it makes it possible to understand the movement patterns in a particular area of interest during a defined period of time. Advancements in wireless communications, specifically Bluetooth, make it possible for transport engineers to utilize this technology for traffic data collection, including origin-destination data. Movement patterns across the road network can provide Miami International Airport valuable information which supports transportation planning and traffic modeling.
A previous statewide Bluetooth freight study performed by the Department resulted in a data set of more than 25 million records reflecting the movements of almost four million unique vehicles detected at multiple locations over a 35-day period. This versatile data set was used to analyze speed, travel time, origin-destination and distribution patterns for each site and for corridor, regional, inter-regional and interstate
Port of Tampa Bay 4 SIS CONNECTIONS | JUNE 2018
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACEPORT Florida’s Unique Transportation Mode
The Cape Canaveral Spaceport (CCS) is the world’s premier missions while facilitating growth of Florida’s commercial launch complex for sending humans and payloads to space. space sector. Space Florida acts as the state’s leading The CCS has served as the departure gate for every U.S. organization in coordinating with federal agencies and other manned mission, hundreds of spacecraft, and countless spaceport territory stakeholders to attract aerospace partners national security satellites. Over the past sixty years, to invest and develop economic opportunities. These thousands of payloads have been launched from Cape investments advance space transportation and grow Florida’s Canaveral. These include every operational Global Positioning role as global leaders in enabling space commerce. System (GPS) satellite, hundreds of communication satellites, national-security remote sensing constellations, and early The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has warning weather systems. significant responsibilities relative to aerospace and spaceports in Florida. State law establishes a process for The Cape Canaveral Spaceport is a SIS Spaceport, that incorporating spaceport and aerospace industry–related primarily consists of Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and the needs into the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) and the SIS. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), as geographically Florida’s SIS consists of the state’s largest and most defined by section 331.304 of Florida Statutes. The National significant commercial service airports, spaceports, roadways, Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United seaports, and freight rail terminals. Incorporating space and States Air Force (USAF) are the primary property owners of aerospace-related needs into the FTP and the SIS is a the KSC and the CCAFS, though the State of Florida retains significant commitment by the state to support a major title to more than 55,000 acres dedicated to the US sector of Florida’s economy. government’s use for the nation’s space program. The Spaceport Improvement Program (SIP) was created to Space Florida is Florida’s statewide spaceport development implement aerospace and spaceport initiatives set out in the authority. It is tasked with supporting NASA and USAF FTP and SIS Policy as well as goals and objectives established SIS CONNECTIONS | JUNE 2018 5
Kennedy Space Center - Aerial View of Launch Complex 39 United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket awaits its March 1, 2018 lauch from Place Launch Complex 41. The rocket delivered NOAA’s Geostationary in the Florida Spaceport System Plan and the master plans of Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES-S). individual spaceports. Florida law places several aerospace and spaceport responsibilities on FDOT and incorporates them into the Spaceport Improvement Program.
Land and existing spaceport infrastructure is leased, or otherwise granted, to Space Florida or it’s aerospace partners by NASA and the USAF. Both Space Florida and aerospace partners may construct and own new infrastructure on federal land. Space Florida and aerospace partners assume responsibility for the site and infrastructure under their control.
Since 2016, approximately $41.5 million in SIS funding has been provided for spaceport-related improvements at Cape Canaveral, such as infrastructure for spacecraft processing, launch vehicle storage, booster recovery, and vehicle refurbishments. A total of $75 million in SIS funds are programed through 2021. Additionally, there are four SIS connector roadway projects planned or under construction between 2017 and 2020 that will assist with the movement of people, goods, and services through the Spaceport. Now managed by Space Florida, the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) was formerly used by NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. The last shuttle to land was Atlantis in 2011. The SLF is now used as a testing facility for various commercial entities. 6 SIS CONNECTIONS | JUNE 2018
SUNCOAST PARKWAY 2
The Suncoast Parkway 2 is a four-lane, limited access toll facility The Suncoast Parkway 2 will help lower commuting times and that extends the existing Suncoast Parkway northward improve sustainability by contributing to the reduction of approximately 27 miles through Hernando and Citrus County. emissions along the existing roadway network between Citrus Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) is constructing the facility. County and the Tampa Bay Region. Other benefits of Suncoast The Suncoast Parkway 2 will continue with the aesthetic design Parkway 2 include: previously developed for the Suncoast Corridor to ensure a • Providing an alternative to US 19 for north-south trips memorable and unique travel experience. The Suncoast Corridor, in Hernando and Citrus County; which includes the Suncoast Scenic Parkway and Suncoast Trail, • Reducing travel time on the existing roadway network; is designed to coexist in harmony with the natural surroundings • Integrating a transportation network consisting of statewide and is part of Florida’s Scenic Highways Program. and regionally significant transportation facilities; As part of Florida’s Turnpike, Suncoast Parkway 2 will be • Improving mobility between Citrus County and the designated as part of the SIS Network. This project will be Tampa Bay Region; and implemented in two sections, the southern section and the • The ability to transportSuncoast goods toParkway and from ports 2/SR much Toll 589 northern section. The cost for the southern section is easier along the NatureFPID: Coast.405270-1 There will & also3, -4 be benefits approximately $134 million. Funding is entirely based on that stem from havingMarch more 201 connected5 state facilities. Turnpike toll and concession revenue. Tolls on the new highway are expected to be about 11 cents per mile, which would be in line with the rest of the Suncoast Parkway. The northern section, between SR 44 and US 98, is currently unfunded.
In February 2018, construction began on the southern section and is expected to be completed in 2022. This section is a 13-mile project connecting US 98 in northern Hernando County with State Road 44 near Lecanto in Citrus County (see map). This project includes: • Constructing full interchanges at US 98 and W. Cardinal Street; • Construction of a partial interchange at SR 44; • A wildlife corridor and three wildlife culverts; • 15 new bridges; • Two all-electronic tolling gantries and equipment buildings; • Related drainage, lighting, highway signage, traffic signalization, guardrail and sidewalk; and • The Suncoast Trail, part of Florida’s Statewide Greenways and Trails System, will be extended to SR 44 and a pedestrian overpass constructed over US 98.
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THE SHARED-USE NONMOTORIZED (SUN) TRAIL PROGRAM
As administered by FDOT’s Systems Implementation Office, the FDOT receives an annual allocation from the redistribution of Florida SUN Trail Network is authorized under 339.81, F.S. The new vehicle tag revenues pursuant to Section 320.072, F.S., statute directs the Department to make use of its expertise in Motor Vehicle Licenses to fund the SUN Trail program. The SUN efficiently providing transportation projects to develop a Trail program provides funding for the development of a statewide system of paved non-motorized trails as a component statewide system of paved multi-use trails (SUN Trail network) of the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS), which is for bicyclists and pedestrians. The SUN Trail Program Manager planned by the Florida Department works with stakeholders to develop and implement the SUN of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Trail program, and to provide input for other trails developed Similar to the SIS, FGTS Priority Land by FDOT. In addition, dedicated trail coordinators in each of Trails represent the statewide FDOTs seven districts and the Turnpike Enterprise act as network of high-priority corridors primary points of-contact and assist with coordinating aspects and connections. The combined of SUN Trail planning and implementation. These activities legislation from 2014 and 2015 may include project identification, evaluation, prioritization, directs FDOT to focus on FGTS programming, mapping, administration, and program priorities and to develop the SUN compliance. Trail Network.
SIS CONTACTS – CENTRAL OFFICE Chris Edmonston • (850) 414-4813 • [email protected] George Sirianni • (850) 414-4923 • [email protected] Jennifer King • (850) 414-4906 • [email protected] Paul Fang • (850) 414-4905 • [email protected]
SIS CONTACTS BY DISTRICT DISTRICT 1 – Sarah Catala • (239) 225-1981 • [email protected] DISTRICT 2 – Stephen Browning • (386) 961-7455 • [email protected] DISTRICT 3 – Ray Kirkland • (850) 330-1590 • [email protected] DISTRICT 4 – Christine Fasiska • (954) 777-4480 • [email protected] DISTRICT 5 – John Zielinski • (407) 482-7868 • [email protected] DISTRICT 6 – Shereen Yee Fong • (305) 470-5398 • [email protected] DISTRICT 7 – Lori Marable • (813) 975-6450 • [email protected] TURNPIKE – David Cooke • (407) 264-3023 • [email protected] The Dale Street Trail in Edgewater WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU What would you like to read about in SIS Connections?
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