WILL MOREY CAPE MAY COUNTY Freeholder DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DALE M. FOSTER Office of the COUNTY ENGINEER Engineer 4 Moore Road KENT SCHELLINGER Cape May Court House, N.J. 08210-1601 Assistant Engineer (609) 465-1035 Fax: (609) 465-1418 E-mail: [email protected] TIMOTHY DONOHUE Website: www.capemaycountynj.gov Road Department Supervisor March 30, 2016 RE: Rio Grande Avenue (CR661) Gateway Improvement Project City of Wildwood You are cordially invited to attend a Community Stakeholders Meeting to be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm at the Wildwood Convention Center, Meeting Room 1-3, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ. The purpose of the Community Stakeholders Meeting will be to introduce the project team, provide project information, discuss roadway and intersection issues, and obtain community stakeholder input. Cape May County, the municipalities of Five Mile Beach and Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority are interested in improving the Rio Grande Avenue entrance onto the island. Michael Baker International has been engaged by the County as the lead consultant to plan the improvement program. Our goals for the project are to reduce traffic congestion, address left turn movements, enhance pedestrian and bicycle usage, and alleviate frequent roadway flooding by raising the roadway profile and improving deficient existing drainage systems. Also, the desire is to enhance the gateway by adding streetscaping elements and destination signing. As part of the drainage system improvements, a pump station is being considered in conjunction with roadway improvements. As part of the effort to obtain input, a Community Stakeholders Survey has been developed and is attached. This Survey is also available on the County’s website at http://www.capemaycountynj.gov/1069/Reports-and-Studies. Completed surveys can be mailed, emailed or faxed as noted, or can be dropped off at the Community Stakeholders Meeting. Should you have any questions, please contact Sylvester Fryc, Michael Baker International Project Manager Tel. 609-807-9571, [email protected] or Cape May County Engineering, Tel: 609-465-1035, [email protected]. CAPE MAY COUNTY Rio Grande Avenue (County Route 661) Gateway Improvement Project City of Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey Community Stakeholders Survey March 30, 2016 To: Individuals and Organizations with direct potential impact from Rio Grande Avenue (CR661) Gateway Improvements from George Redding Bridge to Park Avenue Intersection From: Cape May County Department of Public Works, Office of the County Engineer RE: Rio Grande Avenue Community Stakeholders Survey Cape May County and the City of Wildwood are extending an invitation to local officials, residents and business owners in the vicinity of the Rio Grande Avenue project area to gather input on the current condition of the roadway and suggested improvements. Our goals for the project are to reduce traffic congestion, address left turn movements, enhance pedestrian and bicycle usage, and alleviate frequent roadway flooding by raising the roadway profile and improving deficient existing drainage systems. Also, the desire is to enhance the gateway by adding streetscaping elements and destination signing. As part of the drainage system improvements, a pump station is being considered in conjunction with roadway improvements. The Rio Grande Avenue project limits extend from the George Redding Bridge to Park Avenue within the City of Wildwood. In addition to this survey, you are also invited to attend a Stakeholders Meeting to be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm at the Wildwood Convention Center, Meeting Room 1-3, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ. The purpose of the Community Stakeholders Meeting will be to introduce the project team, provide project information, discuss roadway and intersection issues, and obtain community stakeholder input. Please return the completed Survey and contact information by April 30, 2016 via Email: [email protected], or Fax: 856-795-8523 or Mail to: M.A. Culbertson, LLC, P.O. Box 45, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. The completed Survey can be dropped off at the Stakeholders Meeting. This Survey is available on the County’s website at http://www.capemaycountynj.gov/1069/Reports- and-Studies. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Name: Title: Organization: Address: Telephone number: Fax number: Email Address: Do you have a preference for being contacted? Please check: Phone Fax Email CAPE MAY COUNTY Rio Grande Avenue (County Route 661) Gateway Improvement Project City of Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey Community Stakeholders Survey March 30, 2016 RIO GRANDE AVENUE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER INPUT Please check options and provide any additional comments on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Have you heard about the Rio Grande Avenue Improvement Project? Yes No If yes, what is your opinion of the project area? 2. Where have you heard about the Rio Grande Avenue Improvement Project? Newspaper Social media Television Word of mouth Public meeting Have not heard of the project 3. What is your impression of the entrance to the City of Wildwood via County Route 661, Rio Grande Avenue as you leave the George Redding (Route 47) Bridge? 4. What types of improvements and enhancements would you like to see (access, safety, traffic, mobility, aesthetics)? 5. Do you believe such a project will enhance the Wildwoods? Yes No Not sure 6. How often do you use the Rio Grande Avenue in a month? Everyday (30 days) Often (5-10 days) Seldom (1-3 days) Never 7. How often have you experienced closure of the Rio Grande Avenue roadway? Often Seldom Never Number of Times per year ____________ CAPE MAY COUNTY Rio Grande Avenue (County Route 661) Gateway Improvement Project City of Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey Community Stakeholders Survey March 30, 2016 8. What are some of the reasons you believe this roadway closes? 9. How does a road closure affect you? Please be specific. 10. Do you, your employees, and/or patrons walk ride a bike take public transportation Other ______________________ in this area? If using public transportation, what type? NJ Transit Private Bus Other________________________ 11. If the County proposes to raise the roadway, how might that affect your property? 12. Are you planning on making any improvements to your property that may impact the project and may be important for the County to consider? Yes No If yes, have you notified the County of your plans? Yes No If yes, please provide a description of the improvements. 13. Are any special provisions needed for you to attend the community stakeholder meeting such as access, hearing, or visual? Yes No If yes, please describe: 14. Do you have any comments/questions about the project? CAPE MAY COUNTY Rio Grande Avenue (County Route 661) Gateway Improvement Project City of Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey Community Stakeholders Survey March 30, 2016 For businesses: 15. What kind of vehicles need access to your business? Passenger cars Box trucks Tractor trailers Other________________________ 16. Where is the main delivery access point? CR661 Side street Other: _______________________________________ 17. At what hours and how frequently does your business usually receive deliveries? 18. Is your business open all year? Yes No 19. What are your business’s regular working hours in the: Spring______________________ Summer________________________ Fall________________________ Winter__________________________ 20. What is your main concern that the project may have on your business? Thank you for completing this survey. Please return by April 30, 2016 to: [email protected] or fax to: 856-795-8523, or mail to: M.A. Culbertson, LLC, P.O. Box 45, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Sylvester Fryc, Michael Baker International Project Manager Tel. 609-807-9571, [email protected] or Cape May County Engineering, Tel: 609-465-1035, [email protected] .