Agenda 06/14/2016 Item #16A21 6/14/2016 16.A.21.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval for the 2016 TIGER VIII Discretionary Grant
application, sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation, for the Collier
Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project,in the amount of$33,400,000.
OBJECTIVE: To receive after-the-fact approval from the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to
submit a TIGER 2016 grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Collier
Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project.
CONSIDERATIONS: On February 23`d the Growth Management Department was informed that the
Notice of Funding Availability was announced in the Federal Register for the TIGER 2016 discretionary
grant program. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (FY 2016
Appropriations Act)appropriated$500 million to be awarded by the Department of Transportation(DOT)
for National Infrastructure Investments projects with a significant impact on the nation, region or
metropolitan area.
The Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening project completes a 15-year, $200 million reconstruction
effort to upgrade 15 miles of Collier Boulevard. The project will include construction of transportation
infrastructure improvements along the Collier Boulevard corridor from Green Boulevard to Interstate 75.
This critical corridor serves as the border of the urban area and the rural area of economic concern.
During the past decade, the population of Collier County has increased and moved past this urban
boundary into the rural area. This, in addition to the forecasted population growth of Collier County,
necessitates the expansion of Collier Boulevard for capacity and to consider methods to connect the
growing neighborhoods to the established commercial and employment areas. This project supports the
ideals of the TIGER grant by creating a "ladder of opportunity" and increasing connectivity to
employment,education, services and other opportunities for underserved areas.
The project improvements to the roadway and bridge also include creating new bike lanes, pathways,
sidewalks and transit facilities. This project will provide for safe bicycle and pedestrian routes to
complete the network of multimodal facilities in addition to increasing connectivity between major
commercial,residential, educational and recreational facilities in the region.
The grant requires a 20% minimum match. Collier County is offering $6,680,000 towards a match if
awarded and a grant amount of$26,720,000 for total project cost of$33,400,000.
All applicants are required to submit an application by April 29, 2016 and selected project will be
announced by the end of this calendar year. Federal obligation of the awarded funds must be no later
September 30,2019.
Transportation planning staff began the preliminary work to develop and submit projects for the grant
after the notice of funding was announced. Based on the large amount of work necessary to complete the
TIGER grant application, a consultant was hired to complete the submittal. The final application was
received from the consultant the week of the application due date. This Board meeting is the first
opportunity for approval of the application.
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The Collier County CMA #5330 authorizes the County Manager to approve the submittal of grant
applications with subsequent Board of County Commissioners action at the next available Board meeting
to ratify the approval as"after-the-fact."
FISCAL IMPACT: Should Collier County receive funding from USDOT for the proposed project,
funding would be awarded in the amount of $26,720,000. The local match requirement would be
$6,680,000. Match funds are anticipated to be provided by a combination of impact fees and by a loan
from general revenue to be paid back by future impact fee collections. The Board will have the
opportunity to accept or reject the funds if the grant application is approved.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: These transportation infrastructure improvements along the
Collier Boulevard are consistent with the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Board will have the opportunity to accept or reject the funds if the
grant is approved. Accordingly,this Office has no issue with respect to the legality of this request,which
is appropriate for Board action and requires a majority vote for Board action. —JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To provide an after-the-fact approval of a grant application submitted by Staff
for the 2016 TIGER VIII Discretionary Planning Grant Application, sponsored by the United States
Department of Transportation.
Prepared By: Lorraine Lantz, Project Manager, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
Management Division,Growth Management Department
Attachments:
1) CM Memo
2) Grant Application Backup Information: due to the size of the document it is accessible at:
http://apps3.colliergov.net/agenda/ftp/20 16BCCMeetings/AgendaJun 141.6/GrowthMgmt/16A22-
APP2016TIGERVIII-Collier.pdf
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.A.16.A.21.
Item Summary: Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval for the 2016 TIGER
VIII Discretionary Grant application, sponsored by the United States Department of
Transportation,for the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project, in the amount of
$33,400,000.
Meeting Date: 6/14/2016
Prepared By
Name: LantzLorraine
Title: Project Manager,Transportation Planning
5/10/2016 10:32:41 AM
Submitted by
Title: Project Manager,Transportation Planning
Name: LantzLorraine
5/10/2016 10:32:42 AM
Approved By
Name: Tara Castillo
Title:Management/Budget Analyst,Capital Construction&Maintenance Budget/Fiscal
Date: 5/10/2016 3:25:14 PM
Name: ShueGene
Title: Division Director-Operations Support,Growth Management Department
Date: 5/12/2016 4:22:04 PM
Name: ScottTrinity
Title:Manager-Planning,Transportation Planning
Date: 5/13/2016 10:02:54 AM
Name: PuigJudy
Title: Operations Analyst,Operations&Regulatory Management
Date: 5/13/2016 3:35:21 PM
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Name: PattersonAmy
Title:Division Director-IF,CPP&PM,Capital Project Planning,Impact Fees and Program
Management
Date: 5/16/2016 2:08:40 PM
Name: KearnsAllison
Title:Manager-Financial&Operational Sprt,Capital Construction&Maintenance Budget/Fiscal
Date: 5/16/2016 8:16:59 PM
Name: Joshua Thomas
Title: Grants Support Specialist, Grants Management Office
Date: 5/17/2016 10:43:12 AM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title:Assistant County Attorney,CAO General Services
Date: 5/17/2016 10:51:15 AM
Name: MarcellaJeanne
Title: Executive Secretary,Transportation Administration
Date: 5/17/2016 2:26:32 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 5/17/2016 4:02:52 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance,Grants Management Office
Date: 5/27/2016 3:39:28 PM
Name: UsherSusan
Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 6/6/2016 11:25:03 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title:Deputy County Manager,County Managers Office
Date: 6/6/2016 12:18:48 PM
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Colter County
Office of Management& Budget
Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by County
anager,or designee:
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Ca,my M.•.ger
t\--1: (date)
After-the-Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the
June 14,2016 BCC meeting
TO: Leo Ochs,County Manager
CC: Trinity Scott,Transportation Planning Manager
FROM:Joshua Thomas,Grants Support Specialist..%\y
RE: County Manager review and approval of a 2016 TIGER VIII Discretionary Grant application
sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation for the Collier Boulevard Corridor Project
in the amount of$33,400,000.
April 25,2016
The Collier County Transportation Planning Division is applying for TIGER VIII grant funding for the
Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project. This project completes a 15 year,$200 million
reconstruction effort to upgrade 15 miles of Collier Boulevard The requested TIGER funds in the amount
of$26,720,000 will include construction of transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier
Boulevard corridor from Green Boulevard to Interstate 75.The project improvements to the roadway and
bridge also include creating new bike lanes,pathways,sidewalks and transit facilities. The project will
provide for safe bicycle and pedestrian routes to complete the network of multimodal facilities in addition
to increasing connectivity between major commercial,residential facilities in the region.
The grant requires a 20%match in the amount of$6,680,000. Matching funds are available from a
combination of funds in Gas Tax Fund 313 and the General Fund.
The application is due April 29,2016. Your approval authorizes OMB to submit the grant application in
www.grants.gov followed by after the fact approval by the Board of County Commissioners at the June
14,2016 BCC meeting. Once you have reviewed the application,please sign in the box above and in the
areas marked throughout the application and call me for pickup at 239-252-8989.
Thank you,and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request.
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3299 Tamiami Trail East,Suite 201 Naples,Florida 34112-5746.239-252-8973•FAX 239-252-8828
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Appendix A Cover Letter
TIGER Grant 2016 Application
Collier Boulevard Strengthening Project
Office of the County Manager
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
3299 Taniaml Trall E6t Suite 202 . l{apl€s Flod& 34112-5746 ' (Z3g) 252{383 ' FM: (239) 252-4010
April 26,2016
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washinglon, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY2016 Grant Application - Collier Blvd. Corridor Strengthening Project
Dear Secretary Foxx:
I am pleased to submit the Collier Blvd. Corridor Improvements Project for TIGER FY20l6 funding.
The requested amount of $26,720,000 will complete the funding package of $33,400,000 and is the final
piece ofa l5 year, $300 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade l5 miles of Collier Blvd.
Collier Blvd. serves as the border ofthe urban area and the rural area of economic concem. Overthe past
decade, the population of Collier County has glown and moved past this urban boundary into the rural
area. This, in addition to the forecasted population growth of Collier County, necessitates the expansion
of Collier Btvd. for capacity and to consider methods to connect the growing neighborhoods to the
established commercial and employment areas. This project supports the ideals of the TIGER grant by
creating Ladders of Opportunity and increasing connectivity to employment, education, services and other
opportunities for underserved areas.
The project improves the mobility and adds a multi-modal capacity to a critical segrnent of Collier Blvd.
that is needed for the overall ftnsportation system. The project improvements to the roadway and
bridges also include the creation of new bike lanes, pathways, sidewalks and transit amenities. This
project will provide for safe bicycle and pedestrian routes to complete the countywide network of
multimodal facilities and connect to major commercial, residential, educational and recreational facilities
in the region.
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for TIGER funding. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
P*a
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
County Manager
TIGER 2016 Project Types
Road The project primarily serves to improve motor vehicle infrastructure, including
personal automobiles and commercial trucking projects.
Transit
The project primarily serves to improve public transportation infrastructure,
including bus, bus rapid transit, streetcar, light rail, subway, and commuter rail
projects. Can include fixed infrastructure or rolling stock.
Bicycle-Pedestrian The project primarily serves to improve bicycle and/or pedestrian infrastructure.
Passenger Rail The project primarily serves to improve intercity passenger rail infrastructure.
Freight Rail The project primarily serves to improve freight rail infrastructure.
Maritime
The project is at or near a seaport or inland waterway and primarily serves to
improve maritime transportation through improved connections to the surface
transportation system.
Aviation The project is at or near an airport and primarily serves to improve the surface
transportation infrastructure supporting aviation.
Bridge
Repair/Replacement
The primary project element is the repair or replacement of a bridge, excluding
road/rail grade separation projects.
ITS
The primary project elements consist of Intelligent Transportation Systems—the
application of advanced information and communication technology to surface
transportation.
New Capacity
The primary project elements create additional capacity for automobiles and
trucks through the creation of new routes, the addition of lanes to preexisting
routes, or other methods aimed at creating new capacity.
Repair/Rehabilitation The primary project elements consist of rehabilitating, repairing, or replacing
preexisting road infrastructure.
Road/Rail Crossing The primary project elements create, improve, or expand a road or rail crossing.
Instructions: Identify the "Primary" and "Secondary" project types that most closely align to your project
using the below project type definitions. Note that secondary project types align only to the designated
primary project type listed above them.
Primary Project Type Definitions
Secondary Project Type Definitions
Road Projects
Transit Projects
TIGER 2016 Project Types
Bus The primary project elements create, improve, or expand standard bus service.
Bus Rapid Transit The primary project elements create, improve, or expand Bus Rapid Transit
service.
Commuter Rail The primary project elements create, improve, or expand commuter rail service.
ITS
The primary project elements consist of Intelligent Transportation Systems—the
application of advanced information and communication technology to surface
transportation.
Light Rail The primary project elements create, improve, or expand light-rail rapid transit
service.
Multimodal Center The primary project elements create, improve, or expand a transit multimodal
center which may serve to connect multiple transit modes.
Streetcar The primary project elements create, improve, or expand rail transit service which
operates primarily in mixed traffic.
Subway The primary project elements create, improve or expand a heavy-rail high capacity
rapid transit line.
Complete Streets
The primary project elements consist of modifying an existing corridor to make it
safer and more welcoming to all users, including those walking, biking, driving
automobiles, and riding public transportation.
ITS
The primary project elements consist of Intelligent Transportation Systems—the
application of advanced information and communication technology to surface
transportation.
Trail The primary project elements create, improve, or expand new infrastructure for
pedestrians and cyclists separated from motorized traffic.
ITS
The primary project elements consist of Intelligent Transportation Systems—the
application of advanced information and communication technology to surface
transportation.
Repair/Rehabilitation The primary project elements consist of rehabilitating, repairing, or replacing
preexisting passenger rail infrastructure.
Station Improvement The primary project elements consist of creating, improving or expanding a station
or stop serving intercity passenger rail.
Passenger Rail Projects
Freight Rail Projects
Bicycle-Pedestrian Projects
TIGER 2016 Project Types
Intermodal Connector The primary project elements create, improve, or expand the ability of freight to
move on or off the rail network. Includes all cargo types.
ITS
The primary project elements consist of Intelligent Transportation Systems—the
application of advanced information and communication technology to surface
transportation.
Repair/Rehabilitation The primary project elements consist of rehabilitating, repairing, or replacing
preexisting freight rail infrastructure.
Gate Improvements The primary project elements improve the efficiency, safety, and security of truck
movements into and out of the port.
ITS
The primary project elements consist of Intelligent Transportation Systems—the
application of advanced information and communication technology to surface
transportation.
New Capacity The primary project elements increase the cargo handling capacity of the port,
such as by expanding pier, wharf, or berthing areas.
Rail Access The primary project elements include introducing or improving rail connections to
the port, such as on-dock rail or adding rail intermodal capacity.
Repair/Rehabilitation The primary project elements consist of rehabilitating, repairing, or replacing
preexisting maritime infrastructure.
Airport Connector The primary project elements improve the connections between an airport and
the surface transportation system for passengers and/or freight.
Maritime Projects
Aviation
Collier County, Florida
Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project
TIGER 2016 Application
COLLIER COUNTY
Naples
Submitted By: Collier County Growth Management
Location: Collier County, Florida
FY 16 TIGER Grant Requested: $ 26,720,000 (80%)
Non-Federal Match: $ 6,680,000 (20%)
Total Project Cost: $ 33,400,000
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Executive Summary
Project Name: Collier County Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project
Project Sponsor: Collier County, FL
Primary Project Type: Road-Highway (URBAN) Tiger funds will be used for widening
2 mile Collier Blvd from four to six lanes completing a 15-year, $220 million major
roadway capacity improvement project that also includes roadway safety
improvements and multimodal community improvements.
Secondary Project Type: Bike/Ped-Complete Streets – Project will provide bicycle
lanes, pathway sidewalks, bus shelters and amenities, and will connect to the ongoing
Golden Gate City Pedestrian / Walkability / Storm Water Master Plan Improvement
Project.
Project Cost:
Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project
TOTAL COST $ 33,400,000
TIGER FUNDS $ 26,720,000
NON-FEDERAL MATCH $ 6,680,000
Project Readiness:
Environmental Resource Permit: Approved
Army Corp of Engineers Permit: Approved
Final Design & NEPA Re-evaluation Complete: 2018
TIGER Funds Obligated: 2018
Construction Start: 2018
Construction Complete: 2020
The Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project is a surface transportation
improvement project that will improve two miles of Collier Blvd from Main Golden Gate
Canal (north of Interstate 75) to Green Boulevard. It is the final “missing link” between
two existing six-lane roadway segments. The project also completes the pedestrian
and bicycle network as well as a gap along a regional shared use pathway. The lack
of existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities is the contributing cause to a high
cyclist fatality rate within the project limits. The requested TIGER funds will be used to
make the following improvements:
Reconstruct an existing four-lane roadway to six lanes; consistent with the
roadway segments to the north and south
Add a 10-foot multi-use pathway
Add on-road bike lanes,
Add sidewalk
Add street lighting
Add bus shelters with benches
Replace the structurally deficient 25th Avenue bridge with a new bridge at
Golden Gate Parkway
Replace the Main Golden Gate Canal Bridge.
This project is estimated to cost $33.4 million with the TIGER grant share requested at
$26.72 million (80%), and the Collier County share (funded by impact fee revenue) at
$6.68 million (20%).
Regional Location Map
II
An important benefit of this project is the multimodal safety improvements. There were
14 bike and pedestrian crashes within the project area in the last ten years (2006 -
2015). Two of the bicycle crashes were fatal. The addition of bike lanes reduces
conflicts between motor vehicles and cyclists while alerting drive rs to the potential for
cyclists in the roadway. The addition of a sidewalk and a pathway will make the corridor
safer for pedestrians and transit riders walking to/from bus stops.
The proposed improvements will provide
transportation alternatives by closing the
gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle
networks. Active transportation is lower
cost, healthier, and contributes to
people’s quality of life.
The proposed project supports
economic competitiveness and
ladders of opportunity by serving an
area with above average transit reliance
and minority population. The multimodal improvements will provide safe accessibility
to education, jobs, and essential services. Transit along Collier Boulevard supports the
movement of people from both urban and rural areas, and connects neighborhoods to
commercial and employment areas.
This project promotes environmental sustainability through a shift to more efficient
modes of transportation. This modal shift to active transportation or transit will reduce
vehicle miles traveled, carbon emissions, noxious emissions and environmental
impacts.
A Benefit-Cost Analysis was completed that considered a 20-year analysis period. The
principal source of economic benefit is the reduction of a high cyclist fatality rate in the
project area. The addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and a shared-use path
will help reduce bike/pedestrian crashes by 90% to meet the project target. The
multimodal improvements will also reduce vehicle miles traveled by supporting modal
shift. The analysis demonstrates that the project offers good value for the money with
a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.23 at a 7% discount rate and a BCR of 1.88 at 3%.
60% design plans were completed and permits acquired from the US Army Core of
Engineers (USACE) and state agencies. These plans will be updated and the USACE
environmental assessment/compliance with 404 (b)(1) guidelines will be
reevaluated prior to construction. The anticipated schedule durations are one year for
design updates and NEPA reevaluation, and 2.5 years for construction. No right-of-
way is required.
Primary Point of Contact:
Lorraine Lantz, AICP, Project Manager
Growth Management Department, Collier County Government
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida, 34104
Tel: 239-252-5779; Fax: 239-525-5815
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Will Benefit Local Residents
Project Location Map
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................ i
Project Description ........................................................................................ 1
Project Location .................................................................................... 4
Existing Conditions ................................................................................ 4
Needs Addressed .................................................................................. 8
Connections to Existing Transportation Systems .................................. 9
Selection Criteria ......................................................................................... 12
Primary ................................................................................................ 12
Secondary ........................................................................................... 16
Project Parties.............................................................................................. 17
Collier County ...................................................................................... 17
MPO 18
FDOT .................................................................................................. 18
Grant Funds and Sources/Uses of Project Funds .................................... 18
Benefit-Cost Analysis .................................................................................. 19
Project Readiness ........................................................................................ 21
List of Tables
Table 1A: Collier Blvd Capital Improvements Projects ..................................... 1
Table 1B: Corridor Area Reconstruction Efforts ............................................... 3
Table 2: Community Demographics ................................................................. 5
Table 3: Collier County Population Forecast ................................................. 14
Table 4: 2013/14 Transit Ridership ................................................................ 14
Table 5: Proposed Project Funding Sources ................................................. 18
Table 6 - Benefits and Costs ......................................................................... 19
Table 7 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Data ................................................ 20
Table 8 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Data Proportions ............................. 20
Table 9 - Use of Project Funds ...................................................................... 25
List of Figures
Figure 1: Project Rendering with 6 Lane Typical ................................. 2
Figure 2: Past/Present/Future Project Location Map ............................ 3
Figure 3: Collier Boulevard Corridor Feature ...................................... 7
Figure 4: Rendering of Shared Use Path ............................................... 9
Figure 5: Collier Area Transit Map .................................................... 10
Figure 6: Existing bike/pedestrian facilities ....................................... 11
Figure 7: Work Force Labor ............................................................... 12
Figure 8: Project Schedule .................................................................. 25
Figure 9: Proposed Typical Section .................................................... 23
Figure 10: Project Rendering with 6 Lane Typical ............................. 24
Figure 11: Florida PD&E Manual Reevaluation Process ................... 26
Application Attachments
Attachment A: Cover Letter
Attachment B: Letters of Support
Attachment C: Benefit-Cost Analysis
Attachment D: Federal Wage Rate Certification Letter
Attachment E: Letter of Commitment
Other Supporting Documents (TIGER VIII LINK)
Collier Area Transit (CAT) Transit Development Plan (TDP)
2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Collier MPO Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Study
Collier MPO 2012 Comprehensive Pathways Plan
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Project Description
The TIGER Discretionary Grant application for the Collier Boulevard Corridor
Strengthening Project will provide a missing link between two existing six-lane
roadway segments along the Collier Boulevard Corridor and complete a 15-
year, $220 million (to date) reconstruction
effort to upgrade 15 miles of roadway. The
project will construct transportation
infrastructure improvements along the
Collier Boulevard Corridor from just north of
Interstate 75 to Green Boulevard. This
critical corridor supports the movement
of goods through both urban and rural
areas by connecting neighborhoods to
commercial and employment areas in a
county whose population of 357,000
swells by more than 100,000 people in
the winter months. This project includes roadway capacity improvements,
roadway safety improvements, and multimodal connectivity improvements.
Over the past 15 years, the exponential population growth has resulted in an
increased demand on Collier Boulevard from US 41/Tamiami Trail in the south
to Immokalee Road (SR 846) in the north. The local transportation investment
to widen Collier Boulevard to six lanes has totaled more than $220 Million (Table
1B) to date and has resulted in the following ten projects shown on Table 1A.
PROJECT
No. PROJECT NAME LIMITS
PROJECTS COMPLETED
1 Collier Blvd I Golden Gate Blvd to Immokalee
2 Collier Blvd II US 41 to Davis Blvd
3 Collier Blvd II Extension Davis Blvd to Main Golden Gate
Canal
4 Davis Blvd Collier to Radio
5 Collier Blvd/US 41
Intersection Intersection Improvements
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
6 Collier/Immokalee
Intersection Intersection Improvement
7 Collier Blvd III - Phase I Green Blvd to Golden Gate Blvd
PROJECTS UNDER DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
8
Golden Gate City
Sidewalk/Stormwater
Improvements
4 Sq. Miles of Golden Gate City
PROJECTS UNDER DESIGN
9 Collier/I-75 Interchange
(FDOT)
FDOT: Interchange
Improvements
2016 TIGER GRANT APPLICATION
10 Collier Blvd III - Phase II Main Golden Gate Canal to
Green Boulevard
Completed Collier Blvd II Segment
Pedestrians Enjoying
Completed Pathway
2
In addition to the six lane capacity improvements, the past
widening projects included intersection operational
improvements, transit facilities, bike lanes, pathways and
sidewalks that meet American Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliance as well as improving local, residential and
business access. In contrast, the remaining two mile
segment of Collier Boulevard between Golden Gate Main
Canal and Green Blvd, remains four lanes with no bike lanes and no sidewalk
facilities along the east side of the corridor. This limits the safe and efficient
mobility of motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians.
Recently, the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) completed a Project Development and
Environment Study (PD&E) for the interchange area (Davis
Boulevard to the Golden Gate Canal) which will result in a
reconfigured interchange to improve vehicular operations
while maintaining the six-lane Collier Boulevard through
lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks and trails. The follow-on
interchange design efforts, which began in 2015, will result
in an additional $60 million to this critical transportation
corridor (Note: Investment not included in overall project
cost or BCA.).
The two-mile segment of Collier Boulevard from Green Boulevard to Golden
Gate Boulevard began construction in February 2015. It will improve this section
of roadway to a six-lane section with bike lanes, sidewalks and pathway along
the east side of the CR 951 canal.
Funds provided by this grant will complete the remaining two mile, six-lane
segment of Collier Boulevard between the Golden Gate Main Canal and Green
Boulevard. Collier County has already invested funds to complete the 60%
design plans, and has obtained permits for the project from SFWMD and ACOE.
Construction activities have already been completed or are in
progress on thirteen of the fifteen miles of Collier Boulevard, as
well as the major intersection on the north and south project
limits to address capacity and safety issues. The past, present,
and future projects for this corridor are shown in Figure 2
Construction on Collier III - Phase I
3
Location
(Figure 3) Section
Cost
Incurred &
Projected Designed Constructed
1 Collier Blvd I $55,685,853
2 Collier Blvd II $37,161,003
3 Collier Blvd II
Extension $18,622,041
4 Davis Blvd $11,112,406
5 Collier Blvd / US
41 Intersection $40,680,132
6 Collier Blvd III -
Phase I $31,339,753
7
Golden Gate City
Sidewalk/
Stormwater
Improvements
$18,000,000 IN
PROGRESS
IN
PROGRESS
8
Collier /
Immokalee
Intersection
$4,350,000 IN
PROGRESS
9 Collier / I-75
Interchange $67,500,000
IN
PROGRESS
(FDOT)
N/A
10
TIGER PROJECT:
GOLDEN GATE
MAIN CANAL TO
GREEN BLVD (2
MILES)
$33,400,000 THIS GRANT
APPLICATION
Total Investment $318,851,188
4
This project is located in southwest Florida within Collier County as shown in
project location map. The project resides in the unincorporated portion of Collier
County, east of the City of Naples. The proposed project is bordered by a highly
dense neighborhood known as Golden Gate City to the west and Golden Gates
Estates to the east.
The Collier Boulevard Corridor is a significant north-south link in the County
roadway network. It is the longest north-south roadway in a heavily urbanized
area of the county. It is a designated emergency evacuation route that
provides direct access to Interstate 75 (I-75). I-75 is Florida’s main freeway
along the west coast of Florida that also facilitates east-west traffic across the
state from Naples to Fort Lauderdale. Collier Boulevard intersects with I-75 just
south of the proposed project.
The project is located in a high density area that has numerous businesses
within walking distance from the eastern side of the Golden Gate area (hotels,
restaurants, a hardware store, a post office, banks, pharmacies, animal
hospitals, etc.). A majority of these businesses are located along Collier
Boulevard within the proposed project location. The proposed project is also
close to community centers, parks, churches and schools within the Golden
Gate community. The entire project is within approximately one mile of eight
schools (five elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools).
Promoting safe access to intermodal transportation opportunities on a central
road, which splits the urban and rural areas of Collier County, will decrease
traffic and promote safer conditions. Overall, the regional facility will enhance
the quality of life by completing a much needed link in the transportation
infrastructure.
The proposed project is currently a four-lane roadway segment in the middle of
a six-lane corridor. The remaining two mile segment of Collier Boulevard
between Main Golden Gate Canal and Green Boulevard, remains four lanes
with no bike lanes and no sidewalk facilities along most of the segment. This
missing link limits the safe and efficient mobility of motorized vehicles, non-
motorized vehicles and pedestrians. Photo 5 shows where the six-lane section
and shared use path ends along Collier Boulevard. The proposed
improvements along Collier Boulevard will be from Main Golden Gate Canal
(just north of Interstate 75) to Green Boulevard.
The Golden Gate area (zip code 34116) is a highly dense, residential
community primarily comprised of single family homes. The rural area to the
east of Collier Boulevard (zip code 34117) is mostly residential, single family
homes on large land plots.
Table 2 presents community demographics. The table compares greater Collier
County demographics to the Golden Gate neighborhood and the rural area east
of Collier Boulevard demographics. These two areas combined, make up
almost 14 percent of the Collier County population. Both areas have a higher
Hispanic or Latino population when compared to Collier County. The
Hispanic/Latino population in Golden Gate makes up over 50% of the
population. Additionally, both areas have a higher percentage of households
with children when compared to Collier County. Almost 25% of the Golden
Collier Boulevard Project adjacent to TIGER project, under construction
(Collier III, Phase I)
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Gate population is below the poverty level. The Golden Gate community
poverty level is considerably higher than the poverty rate of Collier County and
the rural area east of Collier Boulevard. The 2012 Collier MPO Comprehensive
Pathways Plan1 determined that the Golden Gate community was in a High
Transit Reliance Area. A high percentage of children and low income families
in a community (such as the Golden Gate neighborhood) can indicate a
potential for populations with limited transportation mobility capacity and
options. Additionally, communities with higher levels of poverty benefit from
safe, walkable communities with access to public transportation. Providing
facilities in areas where a large proportion of population has to walk, bike and
use transit to meet basic transportation needs, expands mobility options for user
groups such as the young, elderly, and tourists who may not have a car they
can use.
1 Collier County MPO
Description Measure Source
Population
Census 2010 Total
Population 30,005 2010 Demographic Profile
2013 ACS 5-Year
Population Estimate 33,537 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Median Age 31.6 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Educational
Attainment: Percent
high school graduate
or higher
70.5% 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Total housing units 10,102 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
Income 42,467 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Foreign Born
Population 14,926 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Individuals below
poverty level 22.8%
2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
End of Sidewalk at Main Golden Gate Canal
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Description Measure Source
Race and Hispanic Origin
White alone 24,747 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Black or African
American alone 4,587 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
American Indian
and Alaska Native
alone
108 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Asian alone 697 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Native Hawaiian
and Other Pacific
Islander alone
18 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Some Other Race
alone 2,968 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Two or More Races 412 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Hispanic or Latino
(of any race) 18,856 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
White alone, Not
Hispanic or Latino 9,355 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Veterans 1,181 2009-2013 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source:
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml#n
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Large proportion of population has to walk/bike and use transit to
meet basic transportation needs.
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34117 34116
34117
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Collier Boulevard Corridor Improvements
The Collier Boulevard Capital Improvements Program resulted in the ten
projects shown on Table 1A. Most of the improvement projects have been
completed over the last 15 years.
In the long-term, the projects have prepared Collier Boulevard for future traffic
conditions. The projects have/will reduce crash rates at intersections and
minimize congestion along the corridor by conveying traffic through at a more
efficient rate. They will also increase the mobility of the public by providing safe,
accessible intermodal transportation options. Completion of the Collier
Boulevard Corridor projects will improve the safety of all users of the facility,
economic health of the community, the physical health of the residents and the
general quality of life for all in the region. This project completes the 15 mile
Collier Boulevard corridor connecting to Interstate 75.
The Collier Boulevard intersection with I-75 is included in the Collier County
MPO 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) as a “Critical Needs
Intersection” as the eighth priority on the Needs Plan (although it is unfunded
for construction). The plan can be found at 2040 LRTP.
Recently, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) completed a Project
Development and Environment Study (PD&E) for the interchange area near the
proposed project (Davis Boulevard to the Golden Gate Canal; FDOT Financial
ID: 425843-2-22-01). The preferred alternative from the PD&E study was a
reconfigured interchange to improve vehicular operations while maintaining the
six-lane Collier Boulevard through lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks and trails.
This project is one of the highest priority (Ranked 5th) projects in Collier County’s
MPO’s 2040 LRTP. This indicates that there is a considerable need for
transportation infrastructure improvements in this area. The proposed project
aims to address both short-term and long-term transportation needs in the
region. The specific design elements of the improvements are as follows:
1. Widening Collier Boulevard from 4 lanes to 6 lanes (from Main Golden
Gate Canal to Green Boulevard)
2. Widening primarily in existing median and east side of Collier Boulevard
from Main Golden Gate Canal Bridge north to 20th Pl SW
3. Widening in existing median and west side of Collier Boulevard from
south of 20th Pl SW to end of project.
4. Replacement of Main Golden Gate Canal Bridge
5. Replacement of 25th St SW Bridge
6. New 6’ Concrete Sidewalks
7. New 10’ Shared-use path
8. Re-alignment of the canal on the east side of Collier Boulevard from
the Main Golden Gate Canal to south of 21st Ave SW
9. Bike Lanes (entire project)
10. New Driveways and buffer areas along the west side of Collier
Boulevard (entire project).
The proposed project will increase the overall safety of the corridor for all users.
By providing additional roadway capacity, bike lanes, pathways, transit system
improvements and sidewalks, the improvements will provide for a safer, more
convenient and easily accessible movement of people and goods through the
area. The widening of the road will minimize potential congestion on I -75,
Livingston Road and Airport Road and provide efficient and safe truck routes.
Relocating the existing bridge over the CR 951 canal at 25th Avenue to a
location such as the Golden Gate Parkway Intersection, will provide a
pedestrian connection that does not exist today and could improve transit
ridership. Bridge replacement over the Main Golden Gate Canal provides a
pedestrian and cyclist connection that does not exist today and could also
improve transit ridership. Creating sidewalk extensions along the west side of
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Collier Boulevard as well as a shared used pathway along the east side will also
enhance safety and improve accessibility for transit riders.
This project will improve the existing transportation system so that it serves
more users within existing right-of-way and maximizes the transit and
pedestrian network. The project is approximately one mile north and three miles
east of I-75. There are four interchanges with I-75 in Collier County: Immokalee
Road, Pine Ridge Road, Golden Gate Parkway, and Collier Boulevard.
Since Collier Boulevard is the first interchange heading west from Ft.
Lauderdale/Miami as well as the eastern-most major north-south arterial, it
receives a heavy amount of traffic.
2014 AADT – 42,800
2016 AADT – 44,700
2036 AADT – 57,600
9.28% Trucks
Transit Operations
Route 19 provides direct transit connections from Immokalee (2nd Rural Area of
Economic Concern Executive Order 11-81) to this corridor. The project area is
also served by Routes 25 and 27. Route 27 provides connections to the
Creekside Transfer Station, which is the only transfer point with Collier County’s
regional transit partner, LeeTran (Lee County, FL Transit System). Figure 5
presents a portion of the Collier Area Transit (CAT) map around the project
area.
CAT bus with bike rack
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The CAT Comprehensive Operation Analysis2 performed in January 2013,
recommended route changes/modifications to increase the overall performance
of the transit system. Some of the recommended modifications will benefit the
proposed project area if pedestrian access was available on Collier Blvd.
Recommendations include changing the Yellow Route to operate from the
Golden Gate Library (instead of the CAT Operations Center). Additionally, it is
recommended that the Yellow Route be extended to US 41 via Florida
SouthWestern State College. This route would provide an additional connector
2 http://www.colliermpo.com/index.aspx?page=71
service from Golden Gate to the southern end of Collier Boulevard with direct
connections to Marco Island. It’s also recommended to change the beginning
service to the Golden Gate Library and continue the existing route through the
Golden Gate Parkway for direct east-west connection to Naples.
CAT buses have bike racks mounted on the front of every bus. The racks are
easy and safe to use and encourage intermodal connections.
Collier County has approximately 442 linear miles of Major Roads that were
evaluated as part of the 2012 Collier MPO Comprehensive Pathways Plan. It is
estimated that approximately 65% of those contain bicycle facilities in the form
of bike lanes, paved shoulders or shared use paths; and that 51% contain
pedestrian facilities in the form of sidewalks. Collier County’s existing bicycle
and pedestrian network is a reflection of its roadway network and land
development patterns. The Comprehensive Pathways Plan stated that over the
last 30 years of significant growth much of the new development occurred within
the Golden Gate community, leaving the area in need of bicycle/pedestrian
connectivity. The majority of the county’s existing bicycle and pedestrian
network is located on arterial and collector roadways due to the design of the
roadway network. The Comprehensive Pathways Plan states that in order to
develop a county-wide interconnected pathways network, much of the new
pedestrian/bicycle facilities will be planned for construction along the existing
roadways. Note that Project Number 7 of Table 1A, Collier Boulevard Capital
Improvement Projects, is the Golden Gate City Sidewalk/Stormwater
Improvement project. This project is currently under construction and provides
sidewalks around the 4 square miles of the Golden Gate area improving the
area’s safety and walkability. The proposed project’s pedestrian crossings and
bike lanes will connect to this project (currently under construction) providing
infrastructure that supports intermodal transportation.
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The Collier Boulevard Capital Improvement Projects presented in Table 1A not
only added six-lane capacity improvements along the corridor, they added:
Intersection operational improvements
Transit facilities
Bike lanes, pathways and sidewalks that comply with the American
Disabilities Act (ADA)
Improved local, residential and business access
The two-mile segment of Collier Boulevard from Green Boulevard to Golden
Gate Boulevard (north of the proposed project) will be completed in June 2017
and will improve that section of roadway to a six-lane section with bike lanes,
sidewalks and pathways along the east side of the Collier Boulevard/CR 951
Canal. This area is progressing towards a well-connected system. This project
will strengthen what was started and transform the area by completing a
multimodal network.
This proposed project will provide a pedestrian crossing and bike lanes over the
Main Golden Gate Canal where none exist today. It will connect pathways and
bike lanes to the north and south on Collier Boulevard to complete the
bicycle/pedestrian facility gap on Collier Boulevard . Gaps in bicycle and
pedestrian facilities can create hazardous conditions and discourage people
from walking or biking to their destination. Filling in gaps can improve
connectivity and facility continuity, improve safety conditions, and promote
greater walking and cycling activity. The county’s existing bicycle/pedestrian
facilities are presented on Figure 6.
This project will also provide the missing link to a continuous 23 mile pathway
and bicycle corridor along Collier Boulevard from Immokalee Road to Marco
Island. Continuous, cross-county facilities enhance county-wide mobility
options, connect neighborhoods and activity nodes, and provide safe and
convenient facilities to most urbanized areas. Additional information on the
Comprehensive Pathways Plan is located at: TIGER VIII LINK
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Selection Criteria
The improved transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities will encourage a modal
shift away from cars. Reducing the number of cars on the road not only lowers
road maintenance, it also constructs a more safe intermodal transportation
system. The proposed project serves more users within the existing right -of-
way while minimizing network lifecycle costs and environmental impacts.
In addition, the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project will reconstruct
two structurally deficient bridges. These bridges will include pedestrian and
bicycle facilities. The new bridges will reduce maintenance costs which allow
public dollars to be used for other necessary transportation projects.
This project is consistent with Collier MPO’s 2040 LRTP and has been listed as
a cost feasible project for the last 15 years. The Collier MPO, the State of
Florida, and the local jurisdictions plan for and set aside funds to ensure that
the infrastructure remains in a state of good repair.
The Collier MPO 2040 LRTP uses the BEBR mid-range 2040 population
forecast of 497,700 and an employment forecast of 241,000.
The major industries in Collier County are predominately service based
(Figure 7), with only 24 percent employed in agriculture, construction,
manufacturing or transportation. Thus, this project has important short term
economic benefits to support jobs in the construction industry and long term
benefits through the more efficient movement of people in the service jobs
industry. Additionally long term benefits include:
Efficient movement of people to/from I -75
Decreased transportation costs through modal shift to walk-bike transit
Improved reliability of transit service during peak periods
According to the Collier County Freight and Goods Mobility Analysis (June
2008), the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Office of Economic and
Demographic Research:
“Adding 56,000 jobs, Collier County accounted for almost one-third of
Southwest Florida’s net job growth between 1995 and 2005. The
County’s growth rate, 65%, was the fastest in Southwest Florida.”
“Florida’s population is expected to grow by 65% from 2000 to 2030, or
twice as fast as the United States (more than 29%). During the same
time period, Collier County is expected to grow by over 145%.”
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Collier Blvd Area Land Use
The west side of Collier Boulevard is heavily de veloped residential (Golden
Gate City) with some commercial and community uses. The intersection with
Golden Gate Parkway includes a post office, realty office, and churches. The
east side of Collier Boulevard is sparsely developed residential until just north
of the I-75 interchange where there is some industrial and warehouse usage.
The County’s Future Land Use Map3 for the Golden Gate Area include:
Residential Estates Subdistrict Conditional Uses Subdistrict (in and
around project)
Neighborhood Center Subdistrict on both sides of Collier Boulevard at
White Boulevard (along project corridor)
Downtown Center Commercial Subdistrict (west and along of project
corridor)
Golden Gate Estates Commercial Infill Subdistrict (along project
corridor)
Golden Gate Parkway Professional Office Commercial Subdistrict
(west of project)
Golden Gate Urban Commercial Infill Subdistrict (west of project)
Urban Residential Subdistrict (west of project)
Mixed use activity center Subdistrict (west of project)
Residential Density Band (west of project)
Estates Shopping Center District (west of project)
Collier Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict at the intersection with
Golden Gate Parkway (project area)
Golden Gate Parkway Institutional Subdistrict (west of project)
3 http://www.colliergov.net/home/showdocument?id=17956
Santa Barbara Commercial Subdistrict (west of project)
Pine Ridge Road Mixed Use Subdistrict (north of project)
Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict (north of project)
Southern Golden Gate Estates Natural Resource Protection Area
Overlay (southeast of project)
The County has plans to increase commercial intensity around the
project area that when constructed, will stimulate economic
development in the area.
Collier County’s transit service is named Collier Area Transit (CAT). Collier
County provides transportation to the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD)
population. The Paratransit Service Demand Estimation Tool, used by CAT
Staff, assists with the development of TD population and travel demand
estimates. The tool defines categories of TD population in the State of Florida.
General TD Population includes all disabled, elderly and low -income persons
and children who are “high-risk” or “at-risk”. Table 3 presents the County’s TD
Population Forecast. The General TD Population will make up 41.8% of Collier
County’s total population. The Critical Need TD Population is 4.0 percent of the
total population and 9.7 percent of the General TD Population.
As presented earlier on Table 2, the Golden Gate area has almost twice the
poverty rate than that of the county. Approximately 25 percent of the Golden
Gate area population lives below the poverty level. This project, which will
improve those individual’s quality of life by closing the gaps in
bicycle/pedestrian/transit infrastructure, will give them the confidence to use
active transportation modes.
Sidewalks will provide them to access to transit and transform their lives
by giving the ability to use a new mode of transportation which was
previously not available to them because of the lack of sidewalks.
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Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total
Population
344,032 351,254 358,627 366,156 377,842 381,690
General
TD
Population
144,078 147102 153,343 153,343 156,562 159,848
Location Direction Boardings Alightings
Total
Ridership Bicycles
Collier
Boulevard
and City Gate
Boulevard
NB 320 322 642 70
Collier
Boulevard
and 17th Ave.
SW
NB 8,997 3,220 12,217 610
Collier
Boulevard
and Green
Boulevard
SB 1,820 4,132 5,952 153
Collier
Boulevard
and 20th PL.
SW
SB 441 1,002 1,443 29
Table 4 shows the 2013/2014 ridership in the area. The canal (CR 951 Canal)
along the east side of the project corridor limits connectivity for pedestrian
access to Collier Boulevard. This project provides several improvements to
support multi-modal transportation choices including:
Relocating the structurally deficient bridge at 25th Avenue (over the CR
951 Canal) to align with the Golden Gate Parkway
Replacing the bridge over Golden Gate Main Canal adding pedestrian
and cyclist connection
Collier County Bus Shelter
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Adding a pathway on the east side of the 951 canal where no
bicycle/pedestrian facilities exist
Closing the gaps in sidewalks along the west side of Collier Boulevard
Closing the gaps in bike lanes on Collier Boulevard by connecting bike
lanes to the north and south
According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), over 40%
of greenhouse gas emissions in Florida are transportation -related. Of these
emissions, over 80% are from motor vehicles. Collier County has been
proactively reducing their carbon footprint by providing alternative transportation
needs. By adding new pathways and enhancing multimodal connectivity, t he
Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project will reduce carbon emissions,
noxious emissions, and reduce environmental impacts, while accommodating
for population and economic growth.
During the planning and design phase, this project received environmental
assessment/compliance with 404 (b) (1) guidelines from the USACE. The
impacts to the surrounding natural and social environments was determined to
be minimal. This project is located within the existing right-of-way. It will add
new pathways, sidewalks, and update many existing roadway safety elements.
The impact of widening this roadway along with the increased social
environment benefits, is much lower than if a new roadway were constructed.
Based on the Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) presented later in this document, the
Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project will reduce Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT) by 21 million over 20 years. This VMT savings will result in
significant emissions benefits by preventing the emission of over 8,000 tons of
carbon dioxide and other noxious emissions.
Today in Collier County, there exists the potential for an integrated network of
bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities that will provide a safe, clean, healthy,
and efficient opportunity for travel throughout the urban area. Improving the
available transportation options in Collier County will help reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and lead to numerous other environmental impacts such as:
Increased resource efficiency in fossil fuels
Air pollution reduction
Water quality improvements through the installation of an improved
stormwater collection system
Retaining natural habitat of common species by optimizing an existing
corridor
Increased biodiversity with installation of native Florida plants
Reduced land needed for roads and parking facilities
Reduced need for new roadways
The State of Florida roadways in general have a safety problem caused by a
lack of context sensitive streets with bicycle/pedestrian facilities. People
bicycling and walking in Collier County are at greater risk of being injured in
crashes with automobiles than in most other parts of the country. According to
the Collier MPO Pedestrian and Safety Study, the average number of bicyclists
killed in Collier County (0.62 per 100,000) ranks above the Florida average (0.57
per 100,000). In addition, the average number of bicyclists injured in Collier
County (29.24 per 100,000) ranks above the Florida average (23.71 per
100,000). Additional information on the Collier MPO Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Study is located at: TIGER VIII LINK
Currently, there are various safety issues within the project limits that will be
addressed with the proposed improvements. The main safety issues include:
No bike lanes
Gaps in existing pedestrian pathways
No crosswalks for transit stops
Transit stops constrained by canal barrier on northbound side
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This project will provide safety benefits to all modes by connecting bike lanes,
closing sidewalk gaps, increasing access to transit, and reducing traffic
congestion. Eleven foot travel lanes are context sensitive to urban conditions
and will discourage speeding. Fewer vehicles on the road and safer options for
pedestrians equates to reduced crash rates and economic savings. Based on
the BCA, this project is anticipated to reduce fatalities and injuries combined by
2.5 incidents per year, for a savings of $48 million over 20 years.
This project incorporates various innovative strategies that aid in the pursuit of
the short-term and long-term outcomes outlined in this application. Accelerated
Bridge Construction (ABC) methods for the new bridge over the Golden Gate
Canal and replacement of existing bridges/culvert will be reviewed as well as
innovative roadway construction methods:
Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) which are
structural components of a bridge that are built offsite, or adjacent to
the alignment. This bridge construction method includes features that
reduce the onsite construction time and mobility impact time that occurs
during conventional construction. Staging areas for bridge construction
can be reduced and roadway improvements can proceed in these
areas that would have otherwise been delayed until the bridge was
constructed.
Slide-In Bridge Construction (SIBC). This technique is cost -effective
when used for deploying PBES, or quickly replacing an existing bridge.
A new bridge is built on temporary supports parallel to an existing
bridge. Once construction is complete, the road is closed and the
existing bridge structure is demolished or slid out of the way. The new
bridge is slid into place, tied in to the approaches and paved within 48
to 72 hours.
Intelligent compactions. Compaction rollers equipped with sensors
(accelerometers) that can determine the relative stiffness of the soil to
map the embankment as it is constructed. The rollers also use Global
Positioning System technology that can determine the coverage of the
rollers over the embankment area. This technology enhances long-
lasting pavement performance.
High performance concrete can cut concrete roadbed repair costs by
reducing the cost and improving the performance of concrete
pavement. In the past, concrete slabs occasionally curled and warped
after installation due to temperature variations. This curling impacts
pavement performance and leads to premature mid-slab cracking.
Conventional design solutions to this problem called for the installation
of thicker pavement to reduce mid-slab cracks. Further research
discovered that shorter joint spacing can be used to reduce stresses in
concrete slabs and prevent the occurrence of transverse cracks.
Reducing slab joint spacing resolves curling and premature cracking,
allowing for a reduction in thickness of the concrete roadbed.
Alternatives to nuclear testing equipment. Nuclear gauges are used to
perform soil compaction tests to measure soil density and water
content, the primary criteria in determining soil compaction quality.
These devices, however, are considered hazardous as they emit a
beam of radiation particles. As a result, nuclear gauges require
licensing, regulatory permitting and considerable training when used to
measure soil density. For this reason, other test methods: Dynamic
Cone Penetration Test (DCPT), Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD),
Clegg Impact Hammer (CLM), Soil Stiffness Gauge (Geo-gauge),
Briaud Compaction Device (BCD) and Seismic Pavement Analyzer (D-
SPA) were developed. These methods are effective at measuring
density and water content of soils without the use of nuclear density
gauges in soil compaction. Furthermore, these technologies are often
found to be faster, easier to operate, and able to take deeper
measurements than nuclear density gauges.
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Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA). WMA is produced and installed at lower
temperatures than traditional hot-mix asphalt. By producing a product
that is of equal or greater quality while using less energy, pavement
surfaces can be constructed in a more environmentally sound manner.
In addition, the ability to haul WMA for longer distances has increased
pavement quality for rural areas and has improved the density of the
asphalt mix, leading to more durable pavements.
Project Parties
The applicant for this grant is Collier County, Florida. Collier County is located
in Southwest Florida along Florida’s Gulf Coast. At 2,025 square miles, it is the
largest county in Florida. Collier County’s landscape includes a variety of urban,
suburban and rural areas.
The Collier County Transportation Planning Section addresses the primary
needs for major transportation improvements including corridor evaluations and
studies, land use, concurrency management, development review, long range
transportation planning, traffic calming and coordinates closely with the MPO
which operates as an independent planning agency. The Transportation
Planning Section is committed to this project and played a major role in the
project’s development. Collier County is the only applicant. It has a large array
of department dedicated to administering and maintaining the grant and
subsequent maintenance of the constructed facilities.
The Collier County Transportation Engineering Division’s focus is to maintain
safe traffic operation on county roads, implement capital improvements for the
transportation network and to acquire needed property for capital programs.
The Transportation Engineering staff works in project management teams that
are made up of well-trained, highly motivated professionals who uphold the
efficient use of public funds as their highest priority. Within the Transportation
Engineering Division there are four sections that work in conjunction, but within
their distinct disciplines, to promote the quality, safety and the efficiency of the
county's road network through sound engineering principles, quality
construction, diligent oversight and effective maintenance.
Traffic Operations
Roadway and Bridge Project Management
Right of Way Acquisition
Road Construction/CEI
Collier County has a network of canals and water level control structures that
are operated and maintained by the County in partnership with Florida’s Big
Cypress Basin Board. The County’s stormwater management mission is to
meet the growth management goals of flood prevention, groundwater recharge,
wetland preservation, and water quality protection. The network of roadside
drainage facilities within County transportation easements are operated and
maintained as part of the storm water collection system.
In order to provide for the safe and efficient movement of all modes of traffic, it
is essential to maintain all aspects of the road and right-of-way at the highest
reasonable level of safety. Collier County Road and Bridge Maintenance is
responsible for physically maintaining roads, bridges, sidewalks, roadside
ditches, drainage culverts, storm drain system curb inlets, curb and gutter along
county maintained roads, and handles accident clean up and traffic control
when needed. Collier County’s routine maintenance operations are preventive
or corrective in nature and conducted on a regularly scheduled basis using
standard procedures. Once complete, this project including the drainage canals,
will be maintained by the Collier County Road and Bridge Maintenance staff.
The Right-of-Way Acquisition Section of Collier County's Transportation
Engineering Division is responsible for acquiring the land and/or easements
(right-of-way) that are necessary for Collier County to construct roadway,
sidewalk and drainage facilities. No right-of-way is required as part of this
project.
During the construction of improvements to the county’s roadways,
intersections, bridges and stormwater management systems, the Road
Construction/Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) team is in place to
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confirm that construction work is done in conformance with applicable permits,
design plans and specifications. CEI team members are experienced
professionals with construction backgrounds who oversee road construction
projects, but who are also responsible for administering road construction
contracts.
The CEI staff has stringent requirements for administration of projects that
receive state or federal funding through grants or other agreements. The staff
is responsible for understanding the protocol of the governmental agency and
the required documentation needed for each project. The CEI staff will be
responsible for overseeing the construction activities associated with this
project.
Due to its large size, Collier County has its own metropolitan planning
organization, Collier MPO. The MPO is responsible for the development and
implementation of a balanced, integrated, and multimodal program which
efficiently moves traffic. The MPO is committed to making Collier County a
bicycle/pedestrian friendly community to improve access and connectivity to
local businesses and help the local economic activity. This project is one of the
highest priority (Ranked 5th) projects in Collier County’s MPO’s LRTP.
Collier County will partner with the FDOT District One for the FHWA approvals
for Collier Boulevard. Based on the current permits, the project has no social,
cultural, or physical impacts and has minimal natural environmental impacts for
which mitigation has been approved by the state (South Florida Water
Management District) and the USACE. The USACE Individual Permit
demonstrates the project’s compliance with the NEPA as required by law.
FDOT and Collier County work together frequently. There are currently 42 active
FDOT projects in Collier County. Partnering with an agency such as the FDOT
is invaluable in delivering successful, on-budget and on-schedule projects.
Grant Funds and Sources/Uses of Project
Funds
The grant will fund the design and construction of this critical corridor. Collier
County is seeking $26.72 million (2016 dollars) in Federal TIGER grant funds
for this project, which is approximately 80% of the overall capital costs. The total
capital costs of the project are estimated at approximately $33.4 million. Collier
County has leveraged its existing financial capacity to facilitate project
implementation and is contributing 20% of the capital costs. Collier County has
already invested to improve Collier Boulevard and the proposed project
represents a critical segment of an overall $317 Million investment along this
corridor. Additionally, Collier County has committed $18 Million to the Golden
Gate City Sidewalk/Stormwater Improvement project, which is adjacent to this
segment of Collier Boulevard (Not included in requested funding or BCA).
Table 5 summarizes the funding sources for the project costs including the
potential TIGER grant.
Source Percent Contribution Funding Amount
TIGER 80% $ 26,720,000
Collier County 20% $ 6,680,000
TOTAL 100.0% $ 33,400,000
Collier Boulevard is a County maintained roadway making it ineligible for most
other sources of state or federal funding. No Federal funds will be used to match
the requested TIGER grant funds. Collier County has committed $6.68 million
from County taxes collected for transportation infrastructure improvement
projects. Collier County and the Collier MPO is committed to this project
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corridor. The following represents some of the planning efforts in place to
improve the livability within the project area:
Golden Gate Walkable Community Study
Golden Gate Area Master Plan Study
Golden Gate Beautification Advisory Committee
Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board
Golden Gate Estate Land Trust Advisory Board
Benefit-Cost Analysis
The Collier BCA has been developed using the TIGER BCA Guidance4 and the
TIGER BCA Resource Guide5. The Collier Boulevard Corridor Improvements
Project will cost $33.4 million (2016 dollars), of which $26.72 million or 80% is
being requested as a TIGER grant with the remainder being provided through
Collier County public funds.
The following economic benefits of the scheme have been estimated:
Reduced delays (travel time) due to the improved road layout
A reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through encouraging more
cycling and walking trips, leading to:
Reduced vehicle operating costs
Reduced highway maintenance expenditure
Reduced vehicle emissions
Reduced healthcare costs
Benefits from reducing the number of pedestrian and bicycle crashes
by 90% along Collier Boulevard due to the scheme providing
segregated sidewalk and bicycle routes to meet the project target
4 http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/TIGER%20BCA%20Guidance%202014.pdf
5 http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/TIGER%20BCA%20Resource%20Guide%202014.pdf
In addition, by replacing the two structurally deficient bridges, the project will
improve the state of good repair and reduce future maintenance costs, although
this has not been quantified as part of the BCA.
Table 6 summarizes the benefits and costs of the project over the appraisal
period. The Net Present Value (NPV) and Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) were
discounted over a 20-year analysis period. The principal source of benefit is the
reduction of a high cyclist fatality rate in the project area. The addition of bike
lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and a shared-use path would help reduce
bike/pedestrian crashes by 90% to meet the project target. The multimodal
improvements will also reduce vehicle miles traveled by supporting a modal
shift.
Capital Costs: The capital cost of $33,400,000 for the proposed improvements
were calculated from preliminary quantities and historic unit cost data from
similar projects. Additional percentages were included for professional services
and contingency. While the project introduces additional infrastructure, it is
replacing an old bridge which will lower the future maintenance costs compared
with the baseline.
Operating and Maintenance Costs: The additional infrastructure being
introduced as part of the project will incur an incremental operating and
maintenance cost compared with the No Build alternative. This is assumed to
be 0.5% of the capital expenditure. Note that while the project introduces
additional infrastructure, it is replacing an old bridge which will lower the future
maintenance costs compared with the No Build.
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Vehicle Operation Benefit $ 12,627,914
Highway Maintenance Benefit $ 3,265,840
Emissions Benefits (excluding
CO2)
$ 239,495
Crash Reduction Benefits $ 48,427,152
Health Benefits $ 7,196,080
Capital Cost $ (32,362,000)
Operation and Maintenance Cost $ (3,236,200)
7% NPV $ 6,570,410
7% BCR 1.23
3% NPV $ 26,314,691
3% BCR 1.88
Over the 20-year analysis period, the project will take 21 million vehicle miles
off the road, resulting in the avoidance of over 8,000 tons of CO2 from vehicle
emissions.
Safety benefits: There were 14 bike and pedestrian crashes within the project
area in the last ten years (2006-2015, see Table 7). Two of the bicycle crashes
were fatal. Unreported property damage-only crashes were assumed to be
equal to the number of injury/fatality crashes. The lack of pedestrian and bicycle
facilities reduces drivers awareness to any person walking or cycling. By adding
bicycle lanes and sidewalks, drivers will be better able to avoid collisions with
vulnerable road users. The calculation assumed a 90% p edestrian and bicycle
crash reduction target. The value (Table 8) of this benefit is from the TIGER
BCA Resource Guide values.
Collier Boulevard
Year Bicycle Pedestrian
2006 2 0
2007 1 1
2008 2* 1
2009 1 0
2010 0 0
2011 0 1
2012 0 1
2013 1 0
2014 1 1
2015 1 0
Total 9 8
Avg. per year 0.9 0.8
*includes one fatality
Multi-use pathways provides safe access for bicycles and pedestrians
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Crash Type Value per Occurrence Baseline Annual
Rate
Target
Rate
Fatality $9,600,000 (2015 $) 0.2 0.0
Injury $451,200 (2015 $) 1.2 0.1
Property
Damage Only
$4,198 (2015 $) 1.4 0.2
Vehicle Operating Costs: A reduction in vehicle operating costs of $0.58 per
VMT has been assumed based on the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (Cost
of Owning and Operating an Automobile, 2011)6.
Highway Maintenance: Highway maintenance costs will also be reduced as a
result of a reduction in VMT. A rate of $0.15 per VMT saved has been applied7.
In addition, by replacing a bridge over the Main Golden Gate Canal, the project
will improve the state of good repair and reduce future maintenance costs.
Emissions: Emissions benefits occur as a result of the reduction in VMT.
Emission rates used to calculate savings presented on Table 6, shows the CO2
benefit from the Average Annual Emissions and Fuel Consumption for
Gasoline-Fueled Passenger Cars and Light Trucks8. Economic costs
associated with these emissions used the TIGER BCA Resource Guide values.
The CO2 benefit values are discounted at 3% Social Cost of Carbon.
Health benefits: The increased walkability proposed will generate more people
walking, and walking farther as compared to the baseline scenario. The mode
split data used to estimate reduced VMT was also used to calculate the number
of people who would shift mode from private auto to walk/bike/transit once the
6http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/publications/national_transportation_statistics/html/table_03_17.
html
7 Development of a Pavement Maintenance Cost Allocation Model, Institute of Transportation Studies – University of
California, Davis.
improvements are completed (20,462 population*0.06 short driving trips*0.5
mode shift=614 people). The valuation of increased walking was $586 per
person per year as reported by NCHRP Report 552.9
More detail has been provided in the Benefit-Cost Analysis Method and Results
document. TIGER VIII LINK
Project Readiness
Collier County is committed to implementing this important project on time and
on budget. The following sections discuss the project’s readiness including
Technical Feasibility, Financial Feasibility, Project Schedule, Required
Approvals, Assessment of Potential Risks and Mitigation Strategies and Federal
Wage Certification.
This project has similar challenges as the other segments of Collier Boulevard
reconstructions that Collier County has already completed. The design criteria
used on this project is based on FDOT standards and completed specifications
as well as Collier County best practices. Lessons learned from past projects
influence Collier County’s Best Practices and will ensure this project is as
successful as the others before it.
8 EPA Report 420-F-05-022
9 Relationship of Body Mass Index and Physical Activity to Health Care Costs Among Employees; Guidelines for
Analysis of investments in Bicycle Facilities (NCHRP Report 552, Transportation Research Board, 2006)
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The Scope of this project includes:
Widening Collier Boulevard from 4 lanes to 6 lanes
o Widening primarily in existing median and east side of Collier
Boulevard from Main Golden Gate Canal Bridge north to 20th
Pl SW
o Widening in existing median and west side of Collier Boulevard
from south of 20th Pl SW to end of project.
Replacement of Main Golden Gate Canal Bridge
Replacement of 17th St SW Bridge
New 6’ concrete sidewalk along west side of Collier Boulevard
New 10’ multi-use path along west side of CR 951 Canal
Re-alignment of the CR 951 Canal from the Main Golden Gate Canal
to south of 21st Ave SW
New bike Lanes
New driveways
Guardrail along east side of Collier Boulevard
Replace closed drainage system
New traffic signals and pedestrian signals
The cost estimate of $33.4 million associated with this project is based on
the 60% roadway and bridge plans. The unit cost per item is from FDOT
historical cost data. Proposed improvements have already been designed
to 60% plan level and permits have been obtained. Thus, all technical
challenges have been identified and mitigated. Constructability c hallenges
with the project have been anticipated and addressed. Traffic will be
maintained throughout the construction according to a FDOT Standard
Traffic Control Plan. This includes business access for bikes and
pedestrians. Canal reconstruction will be typical. Temporary construction
easements will be required.
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Collier County continues to maintain a strong investment quality credit rating
from all three major rating agencies. In November 2014, Standard and Poor’s
(S&P) upgraded the County’s issuer credit rating to AAA and increased the
County’s Special Obligation Non Ad Valorem Bond Rating to AA+. S&P cited in
its ratings report that “the stable outlook reflects our view of Collier County’s
strong financial position and what we consider its flexible and strong
management conditions, which have enabled it to make adjustments to
maintain strength throughout economic cycles.” The County is now one of only
a handful of local governments in the State of Florida that have an issuer credit
rating of AAA.
The County is divided into eight Road Impact Fee Districts to collect fees on
residential and commercial development. The local funds to support the
county’s share of the cost include ad valorem revenues as well as Road Impact
Fees and utility funds.
Table 9 summarizes the utilization of project funds by cost category. The capital
costs include roadway, structures, signing and pavement markings (SAPM),
signals, lighting, utilities, landscaping and amenities, maintenance of traffic
(MOT), mobilization, construction engineering and inspection, professional
services (design), and project unknowns and contingencies.
The project schedule (Figure 8) includes design, NEPA revaluation and
construction. The project has no social, cultural, or physical impacts and has
minimal natural environment impacts for which mitigation has already been
approved by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the
USACE and permits have been issued.
Collier County will partner with the FDOT District One to coordinate a FHWA
NEPA re-evaluation. This re-evaluation will allow the FHWA to take over as the
lead agency from the previous NEPA decision. Further, the permits will be
updated and extended as needed for the construction schedule that is expected
to extend into early 2020. With a 4-month bid period after advertisement, the
construction will be approximately 24 months. The total timeframe easily meets
the TIGER requirement for completion prior to 2022.
Cost Category
Percent of
Project
Cost
Total Costs
(2015 Dollars)
Roadway 43.1% $ 14,383,940
Structures (Two Bridges) 24.3% $ 8,100,000
SAPM, Signals, Lighting and Utilities 7.3% $ 2,436,000
Landscaping and Amenities 3.0% $ 1,000,000
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) 3.0% $ 1,000,000
Mobilization 3.0% $ 1,000,000
Construction Engineering and Inspection 5.2% $ 1,750,000
Professional Services 3.0% $ 1,000,000
Project Unknowns and Contingency 8.2% $ 2,730,060
TOTAL 100% $ 33,400,000
*Collier County will provide 20% of each cost category.
Two segments of the Collier Boulevard Corridor, the proposed project (Golden
Gate Main Canal to Green Boulevard) and the segment currently under
construction (Green Boulevard to Golden Gate Boulevard), were permitted
together.
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Initially all of the Collier Boulevard projects (listed on Table 1A) except the I-75
interchange were to be 100% funded with local funds. Therefore, the FHWA
was not consulted as a lead agency or cooperating agency for NEPA
compliance. Due to impacts to wetlands and surface waters connected to the
CR 951 Canal, and to the canal itself, a USACE permit was required. Since no
other federal agencies were involved, the USACE became the lead agency for
NEPA compliance and approval. Two permits for the roadway segments (which
includes this project) have been issued:
USACE Individual Permit (#SAJ-2007-04904) was issued on July 31,
2013. Construction is authorized through July 31, 2018. Permit states
that USACE will generally grant time extensions upon request.
State Environmental Resources Permit (#11-03184-P) was issued by
SFWMD November 19, 2012. Construction is authorized through
November 19, 2017. SWFMD generally grants extensions upon
request.
The permit concluded the USACE environmental assessment/compliance with
404 (b)(1) guidelines.
Once funding is received for this project, the first step will be for Collier County
to partner with FDOT to re-evaluate the project with FHWA as the lead agency.
The difference from the previous permit is the replacement of t he bridge over
the Golden Gate Main Canal. This bridge could be replaced as a maintenance
item, which can be done through a permit modification. This project is on the
Collier County MPO 2040 LRTP Cost Feasible List, which provides the planning
consistency that the FHWA requires. Based on planning consistency and the
previous NEPA decision, this project is anticipated to be a straight-forward
NEPA re-evaluation. Since notifications were mailed to nearby property owners
during the USACE permitting process, no public controversy is expected. Figure
19 outlines the re-evaluation process. The USACE Permit SAJ-2007-04904
(SP-WDD) is located under TIGER VIII LINK.
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In addition, the widened roadway with bike lanes and pedestrian facilities will
provide benefits, such as:
Enhanced emergency access due to improved traffic level of service.
Improved safety with upgraded bike and ADA compliant pedestrian
facilities.
Improved transportation options with the completed multi-use path for
pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles.
Better connectivity between the residences and the commercial
facilities along Collier Boulevard.
There are no requirements for state legislative approvals for the Collier
Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project.
Little risk is associated with this project. Collier County has analyzed the
following areas of risk:
Funding Issues: There are no funding partners. Collier County is the
sole source of the remaining funds ($6.68 million) and is financially
sound.
Procurement Delays: The size and scale of the work is well within the
range handled on a routine basis by Collier County, and as such,
procurement is not considered unusual in any way for this project. No
procurement delays are anticipated.
Environmental Uncertainties: Permits have already been issued within
the project limits.
Increase in real estate acquisition costs: No right-of-way required and
does not displace any businesses or residences. Temporary
construction easements will required. No complications are anticipated.
Grant Management: Collier County has a well-established procedure
and plan for managing grant funds, designed to ensure good oversight
and formal documenting processes. Collier County successfully
administers an average of $50 million in federal and state grant funding
each year, 42% of which is managed by the Transportation Division.
These grants include large operational and capital grants for
stormwater improvement, capital improvements, transit development,
and transportation disadvantaged programs. Transportation grants
over the last several years specifically include $4 million in stormwater
improvements, $2 million for a transportation disadvantaged program,
$4 million in transit development, $3.5 million in Recovery Act transit
funding, and $10 million in transportation capital improvements. Collier
County may elect to use one of their qualified consultants that are
currently under contract to provide oversight of the grant and possibly
for Construction Engineering and Inspection.
Attachment D contains certification that Collier County will comply with the
requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code
(Federal wage rate requirements), as required by the FY 2016 Appropriations
Act.
Thank you to the US Department of
Transportation (DOT) for giving Collier County
the opportunity to be a part of the TIGER 2016
discretionary grant application process. With
the support of the U.S. DOT, the community of
Collier County and its visitors will greatly benefit
from the Collier Boulevard Corridor
Strengthening Project.
Appendix B Letters of Support
TIGER Grant 2016 Application
Collier Boulevard Strengthening Project
Date 4/19/16
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY2016 Grant Application – Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening
Dear Secretary Foxx:
I am pleased to offer this letter of support for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic
Recovery (TIGER) application submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) by Collier County
Board of County Commissioners. The Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening project will complete a
15 year, $200 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade 15 miles of Collier Blvd. The project will construct
transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Blvd. corridor from Green Blvd. to Intersta te
75.
This critical corridor serves as the border of the urban area and the rural area of economic concern. Over
the past decade, the population of Collier County has grown and moved past this urban boundary into the
rural area. This, in addition to the forecasted population growth of Collier County, necessitates the
expansion of Collier Blvd. for capacity and to consider methods to connect the growing neighborhoods to
the established commercial and employment areas.
This Project represents the last portion of Collier Blvd., a regionally significant primary collector, that
does not have walking or cycling facilities. If not completed it will remain an East-West barrier between
major job centers, medical services, education and residences and a North-South barrier to bicycle and
pedestrian facilities and transit. Without the completion of this key facility, the gap in the current
network will not be able to reach the operational plan it was intended for and the vision for the
community.
This agency, as well as the residents and visitor of Collier, will benefit from this project. Thank you for
your attention and we respectfully request your favorable consideration of Collier County’s request for
TIGER Planning Grant funds to support the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project.
Sincerely,
Alan J Musico
Chairman, City of Marco Island Bike Path Committee
P.O. Box 2452
Oldsmar FL 34677
Phone: 813-748-1513
www.floridabicycle.org
Board of Directors
J. Steele Olmstead
President
John Egberts
Vice President
Jim Dodson
Secretary
Chris LeDew
Treasurer
Tim Bol
Patricia Huff
Advisory Board
Chris Burns
Keri Caffrey
Dan Connaughton
Steve Diez
David Henderson
Jeff Hohlstein
Jodi Hohlstein
Herb Hiller
Dwight Kingsbury
Earl Lang
Henry Lawrence
Laura Minns
Dan Moser
Roger Pierce
Paula Saracki
John Sinibaldi
Lisa Walker
Randy Williams
Becky Afonso
Executive Director
Support
Bicycle Education
April 16, 2016
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY2016 Grant Application – Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening
Dear Secretary Foxx:
I am pleased to offer this letter of support for the Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) application submitted to U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) by Collier County Board of County Commissioners. The
Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening project will complete a 15-year, $200
Million reconstruction effort to upgrade 15 miles of Collier Blvd. The project will
construct transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Blvd. corridor
from Green Blvd. to Interstate 75.
This critical corridor serves as the border of the urban area and the rural area of
economic concern. Over the past decade, the population of Collier County has
gr own and moved past this urban boundary into the rural area. This, in addition to
the forecasted population growth of Collier County, necessitates the expansion of
Collier Blvd. for capacity and to consider methods to connect the growing
neighborhoods to the established commercial and employment areas.
This Project represents the last portion of Collier Blvd., a regionally significant
primary collector, that does not have walking or cycling facilities. If not completed it
will remain an East-West barrier between major job centers, medical services,
education and residences and a North-South barrier to bicycle and pedestrian
facilities and transit. Without the completion of this key facility, the gap in the current
network will not be able to reach the operational plan it was intended for and the
vision for the community.
Residents and visitor s of Collier County will benefit from this project. The Florida
Bicycle Association supports all measures of Complete Streets policy to ensure
transportation facilities for all road users.
Thank you for your attention and we respectfully request your favorable
consideration of Collier County’s request for TIGER Planning Grant funds to support
the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project.
Sincerely,
Becky Afonso
Executive Director
April 12, 2016
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY2016 Grant Application – Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening
Dear Secretary Foxx:
It is my pleasure to offer this letter of support for the Transportation Investment Generating
Economic Recovery (TIGER) application submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) by
Collier County Board of County Commissioners. The Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthenin g
project will complete a 15 year, $200 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade 15 miles of Collier
Blvd. The project will construct transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Blvd.
corridor from Green Blvd. to Interstate 75.
This critical corridor serves as the border of the urban area and the rural area of economic concern.
Over the past decade, the population of Collier County has grown and moved past this urban
boundary into the rural area. This, in addition to the forecasted population growth of Collier
County, necessitates the expansion of Collier Blvd. for capacity and to consider methods to connect
the growing neighborhoods to the established commercial and employment areas.
This Project represents the last portion of Collier Blvd., a regionally significant primary collector,
that does not have walking or cycling facilities. If not completed it will remain an East-West barrier
between major job centers, medical services, education and residences and a North -South barrier to
bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transit. Without the completion of this key facility, the gap in
the current network will not be able to reach the operational plan it was intended for and the vision
for the community.
Lee Memorial Health System Trauma Center serves the 5-county region including Collier County.
Our Injury Prevention Program is actively engaged in making Collier County a safer place. Our
entire trauma system, as well as the residents and visitors of Collier, will benefit from this project.
Thank you for your attention and we respectfully request your favorable consideration of Collier
County’s request for TIGER Planning Grant funds to support the Collier Boulevard Corridor
Strengthening Project.
Sincerely,
Jim Nathan
President and CEO
Florida House of Representatives
Representatia e C arlo s Truj illo
District-105
District Office:
2500 NW [071h Avenue
Suite 2Ol
Doral, Florida 33172
(30s)-470-s070
Tallahassee Office:
417 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 717-5105
Email: Carlos.Trujillo@myfl oridahouse.gov
Aptil 72,2076
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY20l6 Grant Application Collier Boulevard Conidor Strengthening
Dear Secretary Foxx
I am pleased to join my colleagues in support of the Transportation lnvestment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) application
submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) by Collier County Board of County Commissioners. The Collier Boulevard
Corridor Strenghening project will complete a l5 year. $200 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade l5 miles of Collier Blvd. The
project will construct transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Blvd. conidor from Green Blvd. to Interstate 75-
This critical corridor serves as the border of the urban area and the rural area of economic concem. Over the past decade, the
population of Collier County has grown and moved past this urban boundary into the rural area. This, in addition to the forecasted
population growth of Collier County, necessitates the expansion of Collier Blvd. for capacity and to consider methods to connect the
growing neighborhoods to the established commercial and employment areas.
This Project represenls the last portion of Collier Blvd.. a regionally significant primary collector, that does not have walking or
cycling facilities. If not completed it will remain an East-West barrier between major job centers, medical services. education and
residences and a North-South barrier to bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transit. Without the completion ofthis key facility, the
gap in the cunent network will not be able to reach the operational plan it was intended for and the vision for the community.
This agency, as well as the residents and visitor of Collier, will benefit fiom this projed. Thank you for your attention and we
respectfully request your favorable consideration of Collier County's request for TIGER funds to support the Collier Boulevard
Corridor Strengthening Project.
Sincerely,
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Committees:
Chair: Criminal Juslice Subcommittee . Juslice Appropriations Subcommittee. Children. f amilies & Seniors Subcommitlee
. Judiciar! Committee ' Business& Professions Subcommillee
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Matt Hudson
Speakerpro tempore
F lorida House of Representatives
District 80
Dear Secretary Foxx:
I am writing to express my support of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery
(TIGER) application submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) by Coltier County Board of
County Commissioners. The Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening project will complete a l5 year,
$200 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade 15 miles of Collier Boulevard. The project will construct
transpo(ation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Boulevard corridor from Green Boulevard to
lnterstate 75.
'[his critical corridor serves as the border ofthe urban area and the rural area of economic concem. This.
in addition to the forecasted population growth of Collier County, necessitates the expansion of Collier
Boulevard. This Project represents the last portion of Collier Boulevard. a regionally significant primary
collector, that does not have walking or cycling facilities. If not completed it will remain an East-West
barrier between major job centers. medical services, education and residences and a North-South barrier to
bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transit.
I wholeheartedly endorse this project and urge you to favorably consider Collier County's request lor
'IIGER f-unds to support the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project.
Sincerely.
Matt Hudson
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Re: TIGER FY20l 6 Grant Application - Collier Boulevard Conidor Strengthening
Florida House of Representatives
Repres entatio e Kathleen P assidomo
District 106
Tallahassee Office:
417 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL32399
(850) 7"17-5106
Email: kathleen.passidomo@myfl oridahouse.gov
April 18,2016
The Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY2016 Grant Application - Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening
Dear Secretary Foxx
I am pleased to join my colleagues in support of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic
Recovery (TIGER) application submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) by Collier County
Board of County Commissioners. The Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening project will complete a l5
year, $200 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade l5 miles of Collier Blvd. The project will construct
transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Blvd. corridor from Green Blvd. to Interstate 75.
This critical corridor serves as the border of the urban area and the rural area of economic concern.
Over the past decade, the population of Collier County has grown and moved past this urban boundary into the
rural area. This, in addition to the forecasted population growth of Collier County, necessitates the expansion
of Collier Blvd. for capacity and to consider methods to connect the growing neighborhoods to the established
commercial and employment areas.
The Project represents the last portion of Collier Blvd., a regionally significant primary collector, that
does not have walking or cycling facilities. lf not completed it will remain an East-West barrier between major
job centers, medical services, education and residences and a North-South barrier to bicycle and pedestrian
facilities and transit. Without the completion of this key facility, the gap in the current network will not be
able to reach the operational plan it was intended for and the vision fbr the community.
This agency, as well as the residents and visitor of Collier, will benefit from this project. Thank you
District Office:
3299Tamiami Trail East
Suite 304
Naples, FL34112
(23e) 4'17-62N
Q3\ a77-6204 (fax)
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deration of Collier County's request for
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C ounty Legislative Delegation
Committees & Subcommittees:
Civil Justice Subcommittee, Chair; Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair; Insurance & Banking Subcommittee;
Transportation & Ports Subcommittee; Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
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JOINT COMMITTEE:
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
I 200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY20l6 Grant Application Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening
Dear Secretarv Foxx:
I am pleased to join my colleagues in support of the Transportation [nvestment Generating Economrc
Recovery (TIGER) application submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) by Collier County
Board of Coung Commissioners. The Collier Boulevard Conidor Strengthening project will complete a
l5 year, $200 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade l5 miles of Collier Blvd.
The project will construct transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Blvd. conidor
from Green Blvd. to Interstate 75. This critical corridor seryes as the border of the urban area and the
rural area of economic concern. Over the past decade, the population of Collier County has grown and
moved past this urban boundary into the rural area. This, in addition to the forecasted population growth
of Collier County, necessitates the expansion of Collier Blvd. for capacity and to consider methods to
connect the growing neighborhoods to the established commercial and employment areas.
This Project represents the last portion of Collier Blvd., a regionally significant primary collector, that
does not have walking or cycling facilities. If not completed it will remain an East-West barrier between
major job centers, medical services, education and residences and a North-South barrier to bicycle and
pedestrian facilities and transit. Without the completion of this key facility, the gap in the current
network will not be able to reach the operational plan it was intended for and the vision for the
community.
This agency, as well as the residents and visitor of Collier, will benefit from this project. Thank you for
your attention and we respectfully request your favorable consideration of Collier County's request for
TIGER funds to suppon the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strenglhening Project.
Sincerely,
D$ ight Bullard
Florida Senate District 39
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ANOY GAROINER
President of the Senate
GARRETT RICHTER
President Pro Tempore
SENATOR DWIGHT BULLARO
39th District
April I 5, 2016
April 4, 2016
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY2016 Grant Application – Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening
Dear Secretary Foxx:
The Urban Land Institute of Southwest Florida is pleased to offer this letter of support for the Transportation
Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) application submitted to U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) by Collier County Board of County Commissioners. The Collier Boulevard Corridor
Strengthening project will complete a 15 year, $200 Million reconstruction effort to upgrade 15 miles of
Collier Blvd. The project will construct transportation infrastructure improvements along the Collier Blvd .
corridor from Green Blvd. to Interstate 75.
This critical corridor serves as the border of the urban area and the rural area of economic concern. Over
the past decade, the population of Collier County has grown and moved past this urban boundary into the
rural area. This, in addition to the forecasted population growth of Collier County, necessitates the
expansion of Collier Blvd. for capacity and to consider methods to connect the growing neighborhoods to
the established commercial and employment areas.
This Project represents the last portion of Collier Blvd., a regionally significant primary collector, that does
not have walking or cycling facilities. If not completed it will remain an East-West barrier between major
job centers, medical services, education and residences and a North-South barrier to bicycle and pedestrian
facilities and transit. Without the completion of this key facility, the gap in the current network will not be
able to reach the operational plan it was intended for and the vision for the community.
This project supports the ideals and mission of ULI SW Florida, to provide leadership in the responsible
use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real
estate forum, ULI facilitates an open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among local, national
and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.
This agency, as well as the residents and visitor of Collier, will benefit from this project. Thank you for
your attention and we respectfully request your favorable consideration of Collier County’s request for
TIGER Planning Grant funds to support the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project.
Sincerely,
Steven C. Hartsell, Chair, ULI SW FL
stevehartsell@paveselaw.com
239-336-6244
Appendix C Benefit Cost Analysis
TIGER Grant 2016 Application
Collier Boulevard Strengthening Project
Collier Boulevard Strengthening Project 2016 TIGER Application
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Benefit-Cost Analysis Method and Results
Executive Summary
Current
Status/
Baseline &
Problem to
be
Addressed
Change to
Baseline/
Alternatives
Type of
Impacts
Population
Affected by
Impacts
Economic
Benefit
Summary of
Results
Page
Reference
in BCA
2 miles of
Collier Blvd
have no
bike lanes,
sidewalks,
or corridor
consistency
Add
sidewalks,
bike lanes,
shared-use
path, transit
shelters,
lanes.
Reduce
bike/ped
crashes,
reduce
VMT,
increase
health
Benefits
walkers,
cyclists,
transit riders,
drivers, &
prevents
crashes
Reduced
VMT &
crash cost,
Increased
health &
wellness
Estimated
dollar value
of cost saved,
& quality of
life benefits
p. 5
The following table summarizes the benefits, costs, Net Present Value (NPV), and Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR)
discounted at 7% and 3% annual rates respectively.
Project Lifecycle Benefits $ 71,756,481
Project Lifecycle Costs $ 35,598,200
7% NPV $ 6,570,410
7% BCR 1.23
3% NPV $ 26,314,691
3% BCR 1.88
The proposed project represents a good value investment of public resources with a 1.88 BCR at the 3%
discount rate. The principal source of benefit is the reduction of a high cyclist fatality rate in the project
area. The addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and a shared-use path would help reduce bike/ped
crashes by 90% to meet the project target. The multimodal improvements will also reduce vehicle miles
traveled by supporting modal shift.
Introduction
This Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) method was developed from the TIGER BCA Guidance 1 and the TIGER BCA
Resource Guide 2. The proposed project provides public benefit by reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT),
reducing frequency of crashes with bikes/pedestrians, and increasing community health and wellness
when compared with a baseline (no-build) scenario. These benefits were monetized using industry
standard values for the analysis period (20 years) at discount rates of 7% and 3% to determine the NPV of
the project. The total benefit compared to the estimate of construction, operation, and maintenance costs
yields the BCR.
1 https://www.transportation.gov/policy-initiatives/tiger/tiger-bca-guidance
2 https://www.transportation.gov/policy-initiatives/tiger/tiger-benefit-cost-analysis-bca-resource-guide
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Calculating the Benefit of Reduced Crashes
There were 14 bike and pedestrian crashes within the project area in the last ten years (2006-2015, see
table below). Two of the bicycle crashes were fatal. Unreported property damage-only crashes were
assumed to be equal to the number of injury/fatality crashes. The lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities
reduces drivers awareness to the any person walking or cycling. By adding bicycle lanes and sidewalks,
drivers will be better able to avoid collisions with vulnerable road users. The calculation assumed a 90%
pedestrian and bicycle crash reduction target. The value of this benefit is from the TIGER BCA Resource
Guide values.
Crash Type Value per Occurrence Baseline Annual Rate Target Rate
Fatality $9,600,000 ($2015) 0.2 0.0
Injury $451,200 ($2015) 1.2 0.1
Property Damage Only $4,198 ($2015) 1.4 0.2
Bicycle Injury Pedestrian Injury
2006 2 0
2007 1 1
2008 2* 1
2009 1 0
2010 0 0
2011 0 1
2012 0 1
2013 1 0
2014 1 1
2015 1* 0
Total 9 5
* Includes one fatality
Calculating the Benefit of Reduced Vehicle Miles Traveled
The reduction in VMT from this project is largely attributed to modal shift from motorized vehicles to
walking, biking, and transit. This modal shift was calculated by comparing the existing walkability to
existing mode split (driving/walking/cycling) and then the proposed walkability to proposed mode split.
The American Community Survey (ACS) estimated that 6% of all Journeys to Work in the project area were
by private auto and less than 10 minutes of duration (Figure 1). The proposed improvements will make
walking, cycling, and/or transiting to work much more desirable and will close the gaps in bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. Therefore, it is assumed that half of the 6%, representing short trips by car, would
instead choose to use the proposed ped/bike/transit facilities.
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Figure 1: Collier Blvd Project Area mode split (2014 ACS)
It is important to include non-work related trips in the calculation as well because the entire population
has travel needs. Non-work trips were assumed to follow the same mode split as the Journeys to Work
because no other data was available. The calculation assumes that 20462 people (the total population of
the study area census block groups) travel to 2 destinations per day * 2 trips per destination * 1 mile of
travel replaced * 6% short trip by private auto * 50% mode shift to Transit/walk/bike = 2455 VMT reduced
per day.
The reduction in VMT drives benefits in terms of vehicle operation, highway maintenance, and emission
costs. This is assumed to appreciate at 2% per annum congruent with population growth.
Vehicle Operating Costs
A reduction in vehicle operating costs of $0.58 per VMT has been assumed based on the Bureau of
Transportation Statistics (Cost of Owning and Operating an Automobile, 2011)3.
Highway Maintenance
Highway maintenance costs will also be reduced as a result of a reduction in VMT. A rate of $0.15 per
VMT saved has been applied4. In addition, by replacing a structurally deficient bridge over the Main
Golden Gate Canal, the project will improve the state of good repair and reduce future maintenance costs.
3http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/publications/national_transportation_statistics/html/tabl
e_03_17.html
4 Development of a Pavement Maintenance Cost Allocation Model, Institute of Transportation Studies – University
of California, Davis.
1%1%
84%
6%
Collier Blvd Project Area Mode Split (2014 ACS)
Transit Walk/Bike Private Auto >10min Private Auto <10min
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Emissions
Emissions benefits occur as a result of the reduction in VMT. The following emissions rates have been
used, sourced from the Average Annual Emissions and Fuel Consumption for Gasoline-Fueled Passenger
Cars and Light Trucks5:
Emission Type g/VMT $/metric ton ($2015) $/VMT
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 368.4 $41 $0.015
Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs) 1.034 $2,032 $0.002
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) 0.693 $8,010 $0.006
Particulate Matter (PM) 0.0085 $366,414 $0.003
Sulfur dioxide (SOx) - $47,341 -
Economic costs associated with these emissions used the TIGER BCA Resource Guide values. CO2 benefit
values discounted at 3% Social Cost of Carbon.
Calculating the Benefit of Increased Community Health
The increased walkability proposed will generate more people walking, and walking farther, then the
baseline scenario. The mode split data used to estimate reduced VMT was also used to calculate the
number of people who would shift mode from private auto to walk/bike/transit once the improvements
are completed (20462 population*0.06 short driving trips*0.5 mode shift=614 people). The valuation of
increased walking was $586 per person per year as reported by NCHRP Report 552.6
Calculating the Costs
The capital cost of the proposed improvements were calculated from preliminary quantities and historic
unit cost data from similar projects. Additional percentages were included for professional services and
contingency. While the project introduces additional infrastructure, it is replacing an old bridge which will
lower the future maintenance costs compared with the baseline.
Total Project Cost $32,362,000
Operation & Maintenance Cost 0.5% per year
Results
The results of this BCA demonstrate that the project is a good investment of public funds with a BCR of
1.88 at a 3% discount rate. A residual value of properly maintained facilities has been included at 50% of
the initial project costs. The summary table shows the calculation results across topics and through the
analysis years.
5 EPA Report 420-F-05-022
6 Relationship of Body Mass Index and Physical Activity to Health Care Costs Among Employees; Guidelines for
Analysis of investments in Bicycle Facilities (NCHRP Report 552, Transportation Research Board, 2006)
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An electronic version of this spreadsheet has been submitted with the application.
Project
Year
Calendar
Year
Vehicle
Operation
Highway
Maintenance
Emissions
(excl CO2)
Crash
Reduction
Benefit
Health
Benefits Capital Cost Operational and
Maintenance Cost
Undiscounted
Net Benefits
NPV Discounted
7%
NPV
Discounted 3%
Undiscounted
CO2 costs @
3% Avg SCC
NPV CO2 costs
@ 3% Avg SCC
3% NPV Total
Benefits
$ Per Year $ Per Year $ Per Year $ Per Year $ Per Year $ Per Year $ Per Year (excl CO2)(excl CO2)(excl CO2)$ Per Year $ Per Year
0 2017 1,000,000$ (1,000,000)$ (1,000,000)$ (1,000,000)$ (1,000,000)$
1 2018 15,681,000$ (15,681,000)$ (14,655,140)$ (15,224,272)$ (15,224,272)$
2 2019 15,681,000$ (15,681,000)$ (13,696,393)$ (14,780,846)$ (14,780,846)$
3 2020 519,724$ 134,411$ 9,857$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,283,343$ 2,680,186$ 3,004,724$ 15,515$ 14,199$ 3,018,923$
4 2021 530,118$ 137,099$ 10,054$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,296,623$ 2,514,978$ 2,929,007$ 15,826$ 14,061$ 2,943,068$
5 2022 540,720$ 139,841$ 10,255$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,310,168$ 2,360,104$ 2,855,380$ 16,486$ 14,221$ 2,869,601$
6 2023 551,535$ 142,638$ 10,460$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,323,985$ 2,214,911$ 2,783,785$ 17,516$ 14,669$ 2,798,454$
7 2024 562,565$ 145,491$ 10,669$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,338,077$ 2,078,787$ 2,714,162$ 18,224$ 14,817$ 2,728,980$
8 2025 573,817$ 148,401$ 10,883$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,352,452$ 1,951,158$ 2,646,457$ 18,953$ 14,961$ 2,661,418$
9 2026 585,293$ 151,369$ 11,100$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,367,114$ 1,831,487$ 2,580,612$ 19,703$ 15,101$ 2,595,713$
10 2027 596,999$ 154,396$ 11,322$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,382,069$ 1,719,272$ 2,516,577$ 20,477$ 15,237$ 2,531,814$
11 2028 608,939$ 157,484$ 11,549$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,397,324$ 1,614,044$ 2,454,299$ 21,273$ 15,368$ 2,469,667$
12 2029 621,118$ 160,634$ 11,780$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,412,883$ 1,515,361$ 2,393,727$ 21,698$ 15,219$ 2,408,946$
13 2030 633,540$ 163,847$ 12,015$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,428,754$ 1,422,811$ 2,334,814$ 22,535$ 15,345$ 2,350,159$
14 2031 646,211$ 167,123$ 12,256$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,444,942$ 1,336,008$ 2,277,512$ 23,806$ 15,739$ 2,293,251$
15 2032 659,135$ 170,466$ 12,501$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,461,453$ 1,254,590$ 2,221,775$ 24,701$ 15,855$ 2,237,630$
16 2033 672,318$ 173,875$ 12,751$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,478,296$ 1,178,219$ 2,167,559$ 25,622$ 15,967$ 2,183,526$
17 2034 685,764$ 177,353$ 13,006$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,495,474$ 1,106,578$ 2,114,819$ 26,570$ 16,075$ 2,130,895$
18 2035 699,479$ 180,900$ 13,266$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,512,997$ 1,039,369$ 2,063,515$ 27,546$ 16,180$ 2,079,696$
19 2036 713,469$ 184,518$ 13,531$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,530,870$ 976,315$ 2,013,606$ 28,550$ 16,282$ 2,029,887$
20 2037 727,738$ 188,208$ 13,802$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,549,100$ 917,155$ 1,965,051$ 29,583$ 16,380$ 1,981,430$
21 2038 742,293$ 191,972$ 14,078$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,567,695$ 861,645$ 1,917,812$ 30,646$ 16,474$ 1,934,286$
22 2039 757,139$ 195,812$ 14,360$ 2,421,358$ 359,804$ 161,810$ 3,586,662$ 809,557$ 1,871,852$ 32,221$ 16,816$ 1,888,668$
Residual 15,681,000$ 3,539,408$ 8,183,796$ 8,183,796
Total 12,627,914$ 3,265,840$ 239,495$ 48,427,152$ 7,196,080$ 32,362,000$ 3,236,200$ 52,839,281$ 6,570,410$ 26,005,725$ 457,452$ 308,966$ 26,314,691$
BCR 1.23 1.87 1.88
Appendix D Federal Wage Rate Certification Letter
TIGER Grant 2016 Application
Collier Boulevard Strengthening Project
Office of the County Manager
Leo匡 Ochs,」r3299 Tam●mi Tra∥East,Suile 202・ Napes Flonda 34112‐5746・ (239)2523383・ FAX:(239)2524010
2016 TIGER DISCRET10NARY GRANT PROGRAⅣlFEDERAL WAGE RATE CERTIFICAT10N
Date: April 26,2016
Project Name: Collier Boulevard Corridor Strenglhening Project
I hereby ceftiry that Collier County will comply with the requirements of subchapter IV of
chapter 3l oftitle 40, united states code (Federal wage rate requirements), in the utilization
of any funds granted to Collier County under the FY 2016 TIGER Discretionary Grant
Program, as required by the FY2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act.
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fィ ι
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
County Manager
Appendix E Letter of Committment
TIGER Grant 2016 Application
Collier Boulevard Strengthening Project
Office of the County Manager
Leo E Ochs,」r3299 Tamね m Tral East,Sute 202・ Nales ttOrda 34112 5746・ 1239)252‐8383・ FAX 1239)2524010
Apri|26,2016
Honorable Anthony Foxx
United States Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washinglon, DC 20590
Re: TIGER FY2016 Grant Application - The Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening
Project
Dear Secretary Foxx:
This letter serves to certiff that, in fulfillment of the application requirement, should the TIGER
VIII Grant be awarded to the Collier Boulevard Corridor Strengthening Project, Collier County
Board of County Commissioners will provide a local match in the amount of $3,229,000.
Thank you for the opportumty to apply for TIGER funding. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
County Manager