CONTENTS 1. Report Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 1 Project Background and Purpose ................................................................................... 1 Project Description ......................................................................................................... 2 Project Location Map ...................................................................................................... 2 Project Segmentation ..................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Transportation Plans ......................................................................................... 4 Location in Local Plans ................................................................................................... 4 Funding and Sources ..................................................................................................... 6 Previous / Ongoing Planning Studies ............................................................................. 6 3. Study Area Description .......................................................................................................... 7 Existing Land Use ........................................................................................................... 7 3.1.1. Lake County ............................................................................................................ 7 3.1.2. Marion County ......................................................................................................... 9 Future Land Use ............................................................................................................. 9 3.2.1. Lake County ............................................................................................................ 9 3.2.2. Marion County ......................................................................................................... 9 Planned or Programmed Roadway Projects ................................................................ 11 Socioeconomic Data ..................................................................................................... 11 4. Summary of Existing Facility ................................................................................................ 11 Typical Section ............................................................................................................. 12 4.1.1. S.R. 19 from C.R. 450 to Beach Street ................................................................. 12 4.1.2. S.R. 19 from Beach Street to Lakeview Terrace Drive .......................................... 12 i 4.1.3. W. Altoona Road from Lakeview Terrace Drive to Lake Daisy Drive .................... 12 4.1.4. S.R. 19 from Lakeview Terrace Drive to C.R. 445 ................................................ 12 4.1.5. S.R. 19 from C.R. 445 to S.R. 40 .......................................................................... 12 4.1.6. C.R. 445 from S.R. 19 to C.R. 445A ..................................................................... 12 4.1.7. Railroad Grade Road from Dorr Road to S.R. 19 .................................................. 13 4.1.8. C.R. 445A from S.R. 19 to S.R. 40 ........................................................................ 13 Multi-modal / Bicycle and Pedestrian Features ............................................................ 13 Posted Speed ............................................................................................................... 13 Context Classification ................................................................................................... 23 Functional Classification ............................................................................................... 25 Access Classification .................................................................................................... 25 Right of Way ................................................................................................................. 25 Drainage Features ........................................................................................................ 27 Structures ..................................................................................................................... 31 4.9.1. Typical Section ...................................................................................................... 31 4.9.2. Historical Significance ........................................................................................... 31 Lighting ..................................................................................................................... 32 Existing Traffic Data and Characteristics .................................................................. 32 Existing Operational Analysis ................................................................................... 34 Crash Data ................................................................................................................ 36 Utilities / Railroads .................................................................................................... 40 Transit Data / Routes ................................................................................................ 41 Existing / Planned Trails ........................................................................................... 41 ii 4.16.1. Florida National Scenic Trail .............................................................................. 41 4.16.2. Timucuan Trail ................................................................................................... 41 4.16.3. Ocala Adventure Trail ........................................................................................ 41 4.16.4. Wandering Wiregrass Trail ................................................................................ 41 4.16.5. Baptist Loop Horse Riding Trail ......................................................................... 41 4.16.6. Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail ............................................................................... 42 4.16.7. Heart of Florida Loop ......................................................................................... 42 4.16.8. Alexander Springs Run ...................................................................................... 42 4.16.9. Lake Wekiva Trail .............................................................................................. 42 4.16.10. South Lake Trail Phase IIIB ............................................................................... 42 4.16.11. South Lake Trail Phase IV ................................................................................. 42 Field Review ............................................................................................................. 42 5. Environmental Setting .......................................................................................................... 44 Natural Resources ........................................................................................................ 44 5.1.1. Wetlands and Floodplains ..................................................................................... 44 5.1.2. Habitat ................................................................................................................... 46 5.1.3. Aquatic Preserves / Outstanding Florida Waters .................................................. 48 5.1.4. Wild and Scenic Rivers ......................................................................................... 48 5.1.5. Wild Coastal Zone Consistency / Coastal Barrier Resources ............................... 51 Cultural Resources ....................................................................................................... 51 Social Resources .......................................................................................................... 53 5.3.1. Parks and Recreational Facilities .......................................................................... 53 5.3.2. Schools .................................................................................................................. 53 iii 5.3.3. Churches and Religious Institutions ...................................................................... 54 5.3.4. Fire and Police ...................................................................................................... 54 5.3.5. Medical and Emergency Operation Facilities ........................................................ 54 5.3.6. Other Public Buildings and Facilities ..................................................................... 54 5.3.7. Other Significant Locations ................................................................................... 54 5.3.8. Evacuation Routes and Emergency Services Facilities ........................................ 54 Physical Resources ...................................................................................................... 57 5.4.1. Air Quality .............................................................................................................. 57 5.4.2. Contamination ....................................................................................................... 57 5.4.3. Soil Types .............................................................................................................. 57 LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A: Data Source