Backup Documents 08/26/2025 Item #16B 2 - Access Management-Trans Plan - PresentationCollier County
Transportation Management Services
Department
Access Management Policy Update
BCC
August 26, 2025
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Access management helps to optimize roadway capacity, improve traffic safety, and
reduce congestion.
Manages how access points (like driveways or intersections) are spaced and how
turning movements are controlled, particularly on major arterials and highways.
Each collector and arterial roadway is assigned a classification that determines how
close driveways, and median openings can be spaced from each other.
All roadways monitored in the AUIR are included in the Access Management Policy
update.
Background
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Access Management Policy was initially established by the Board in 1992
with the adoption of Resolution 92-442 which was originally based on
FDOT standards. Subsequent amendments reflect local standards for
operational safety and efficiency.
Staff periodically reviews both the classification of the roads and the Policy
to ensure they remain current and updated as appropriate.
On July 8, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution 2025-133 which amended
Resolution 13-257.
Access Management Policy
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No Substantive Policy Change: These revisions are purely clarifying and formatting-
related, with no substantive changes to the policy adopted in Resolution No. 2025-133.
Policy Language Consistency: Section 4.01 correctly distinguishes access standards based
on posted speed limits (≥45 mph / <45 mph).
Clarification to correct Table 1 to clearly state: "Greater than or equal to 45 mph / Less
than 45 mph"—in alignment with the 2001 policy and its 2013 confirmation.
* The intended edits to Table 1 were limited to adjusting minimum connection and
spacing distances, while maintaining consistency with Section 4.01 speed limit language.
Clarification for Table 3: Table 3 contains columns that could cause confusion regarding
speed limit language; its purpose is to clearly identify current and future roadway
classifications.
Clarification of Policy Language
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Prior item updated the County’s spacing standards this confirms
consistency with the County Policy.
Summary of Proposed Changes
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Table 1
Track Change Error in Posted Speed
Resolution 25-133
Track Change Error in Posted Speed
Prior item updated the County’s spacing standards this confirms
consistency with the County Policy.
Summary of Proposed Changes
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Resolution 25-133
Track Change Removed Columns
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All recommended changes have been prepared in
consultation with stakeholders to garner input and support.
These stakeholders include:
◦Collier County Transportation Engineering Division
◦Development Community
◦Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC)
Coordination of Proposed Changes
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To approve the proposed Access Management Resolution
superseding Resolution Number 13-257, authorize the chair to
execute the Resolution and to accept the updated Access
Management Classification tables.
Questions?
Transportation Planning Staff Recommendation:
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