Public Works CIP Project Update

 

126th Avenue N. PD&E Study

Project ID# 002925A

 

Project Location

126th Avenue N., from 34th Street N. to U.S. Highway 19, Pinellas Park

 

Map of Project Area

 

Neighborhood Project Information Meeting

Thursday, October 3, 2019
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
EpiCenter at St. Petersburg College
13805 58th Street N., Clearwater, FL 33760

 

Citizens are invited to attend a Neighborhood Public Information Meeting for the 126th Avenue North Improvements Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study. The purpose of the meeting is to provide citizens with an opportunity to learn more about the alternatives currently under consideration, ask questions and express comments and concerns. Information about the conceptual design along with possible impacts of the various alternatives will be on display. Representatives from the project team will be available to answer questions and listen to ideas.

 

Project Overview

To better pedestrian and motorist safety, a Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study is being completed for proposed improvements along 126th Avenue N. from 34th Street N. to U.S. Highway 19 in Pinellas Park.

 

The objective of the study considers the impacts and alternative assessments. The proposed improvements include, the addition of bike lanes, sidewalks and a 12-foot wide shared-use trail which would be a segment of the south gap of the planned Pinellas Trail Loop.

 

The improvements will provide vital connections to enhance multi-modal transportation needs and economic development opportunities. The completion of the project will relieve local traffic congestion and improve access to existing businesses while also being an added benefit in attracting new businesses to the area.

 

Project Schedule

• PD&E Study Start: August 2018
• PD&E Study End: August 2020

 

This PD&E study is a partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Project design and construction will be determined upon completion of the PD&E study.

 

Project Contact

Joan Rice, P.E. -- Project Engineer
Public Works Transportation
22211 U.S. Highway 19 N., Bldg. 1
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 464-8610
jrice@pinellascounty.org