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CBIRS Request 1683
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1683
Nine Mile Road, Two-lane to Four-Lane Project (Escambia)
 
Requester: Commissioner Kevin White District Organization: Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Nine Mile Road, Two-lane to Four-Lane Project (Escambia) Date Submitted 1/11/2006 2:10:34 PM
 
Sponsors: Peaden
 
Statewide Interest:
This segment is approaching capacity limits of the existing level of service standards. Improvements are needed to provide better mobility, meet demands; continue economic stimulation, reduce time, money, and environmental impacts (ozone) due to delays and congestion. This roadways support alternative means of access before, during, and after natural disasters. ROW exist for this segment.
 
Recipient: Escambia County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Larry M. Newsom, Chief Traffic Engineering and Operations  
  223 Palafox Street   Contact Phone: (850) 554-3047  
  Pensacola 32501   Contact email: larry_newsom@co.escambia.fl.us
 
Counties: Escambia
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
The existing two-lane segments extend between Highway 29 (US 29) and Pine Forest Road (SR 297) The funding will allow the completion required remaining 10% Design and 100% Construction. This segment supports the middle Escambia County East-West Connection and will support the continued economic needs of the westerly portion of Escambia County. Offers interconnectivity between US 29 and Interstate 10 (SR 8). Supports Hurricane Evacuation by connecting to the SIS Highways on Both Ends
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Congestion Relief, Community Restored, and Mobility Alternatives Available
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $10,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $10,500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $5,000,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $5,000,000 To Fund: Construction
 
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: Long Range Transportation Plan, Comp Plan, Regional Project Priorities
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Escambia County Board or County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/08/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No