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CBIRS Request 2405
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2405
US Hwy. 441 Enhancement Project from 473 to College Drive
 
Requester: Welton G. Cadwell, Chairman Organization: Lake County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: US Hwy. 441 Enhancement Project from 473 to College Drive Date Submitted 1/15/2003 1:48:56 PM
 
Sponsors: Cowin
 
Statewide Interest:
This project would fall under the US Highway Enhancement Project. Project would improve visual quality and provide a gateway into the City of Leesburg. It would better accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. Project would provide a link to the Countywide Rails to Trails network.
 
Recipient: Lake County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Noble Olasimbo  
  315 West Main Street   Contact Phone: (352) 253-4983  
  Tavares 32778
 
Counties: Lake
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project covers approximately 1.76 miles of mixed use development between Leesburg, Lake County's largest city, and Tavares, the County seat. Project would include upgrading of traffic signal infrastructure with signal measures to match other corridor enhancements, prioritization of overhead power line locations for burial by the City of Leesburg and upgrading lighting with ornamental concrete poles with luminaries. This project would include providing a trail that would serve nearby residential areas along this corridor with an alternative transportation route to county/city government offices, the Lake Square Mall and various other retail outlets, as well as Lake-Sumter Community College.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduction of traffic crashes on road networks.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $780,000
 
Total cost of the project: $800,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $20,000  
 
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?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Lake County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/04/2002