Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #771FY0102

Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Transportation

Requester:

Lorie Mertens

Organization:

City of Hollywood

Project Title:

Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Transportation

Date Submitted:

1/15/2002 4:36:18 PM

Sponsors:

Steven Geller

Statewide Interest:

This project proposes to improve and preserve a vital transportation corridor as well as serve to stimulate the local economy through job creation and redevelopment.

Recipient:

City of Hollywood

Contact:

Lorie Mertens

2600 Hollywood Boulevard

Contact Phone:

(954) 921-3599

Hollywood 33020

Counties:

Broward

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

The proposed project, Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Transportation Improvements, involves the total reconstruction of the remaining segments of Hollywood Boulevard (SR 820) to complete includes improvements to the existing roadway condition, specifically drainage, parking, bike path, transportation, pedestrian, landscaping and lighting improvements. The proposed improvements include protected left turn lanes, new mast arm traffic signalization, and pedestrian crossing improvements with pavers delinating pedestrian access to improve pedestrian safety. Drainage improvements include the installation of exfiltration trenches, which will mitigate the pollution caused by stormwater run off. Finally, the proposed landscape enhancements beautify the corridor with many plantings, including a variety of native, drought-tolerant, and non-evasive species of plants, consistent with the theme of "Paths of Sunshine."

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

This phase of the Hollywood Boulevard Corridor Reconstruction will provide the following benefits:

* Revitalization of the City's main commercial and transportation corridor, which has been slated new industry development by the City of Hollywood.

* Creation of a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists to travel, while maintaining efficient traffic flow which is critical to the economic viability of the corridor.

* Beautification of the corridor which encourages local businesses to invest and improve their adjacent properties. This is in keeping with similar enhancements along the commercial corridor that have fostered reinvestment and redevelopment along the already reconstructed areas of the corridor. The City's designs have won recognition as the best "On-Going Municipal Program" by the Florida Urban Forestry Council.

* Improvements to the corridor which facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic from major highways and roadways running through the City of Hollywood.

* Migration of pollution caused by stormwater run off through the installation of exfiltration trenches.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$6,800,000

Total cost of the project:

$6,800,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount:

$200,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Unknown

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Project was submitted for a Transportation Outreach Program Grant through FDOT.

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Broward County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

1/14/2002