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Presentation by the General Planning Consultant, Benesch & Associates, on the Traffic Segment Studies in Citrus County (US 41 and SR 200) and Hernando County (US 41 and County Line Road)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The General Planning Consultant, Benesch & Associates, was assigned to conduct traffic segment studies in Citrus County (US 41 and SR 200) and Hernando County (US 41 and County Line Road). The analysis is to assess the existing traffic conditions by determining a generalized level of service for the roadways and the severity of congestion to forecast an estimate on when the roadways may or will reach a failing condition. The studies considered daily and AM/PM peak hour conditions.
The study examined the following:
Hernando County
• County Line Road/Ayers Road (from US 19 to Ayers Road/US 41 intersection)
• US 41 (from County Line Road to Ayers Road/US 41 intersection)
Citrus County
• US 41 (from East Arlington Street to North Carl G Rose Highway)
• SR 200 (from East Adams Street to the Marion County Line)
On May 23, 2024, the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee, the Citizen Advisory Committee, and the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee met in public meetings and voted to recommend the MPO Board approve the study.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The study was financed with “PL” funding from Grant #G2774 (Fund 1031, Department 34050) in the amount of $24,933, authorized by the Florida Department of Transportation and the MPO Board.
LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes, the MPO Board has the authority to review and approve the analysis.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the MPO Board review the presentation, provide comments, and approve the study completed by Benesch & Associates.