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Proposed Master Plan of Future Traffic Signal Locations Along State Road 50 a/k/a Cortez Boulevard From Lockhart Road to Kettering Road
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Attached for the Board’s review is an aerial outlining existing and future traffic signal locations along SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard) from Lockhart Road to Kettering Road. The proposed layout has been reviewed with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The FDOT recommends the full access median at Nature Coast Boulevard be converted to a directional median once the frontage roads are connected to the future traffic signal and to the existing developed areas.
With increased development along SR 50, Lockhart Road, and Kettering Road, it is imperative to have future traffic signals master planned to ensure proper spacing and allow future development planned locations.
The FDOT has indicated that a formal agreement is not necessary, but FDOT will follow the Master Plan as prepared by Hernando County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact at this time.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve the master planning of future traffic signal locations along SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard) from Lockhart Road to Kettering Road as shown in the attached aerial map and approve the full access median at Nature Coast Boulevard be converted to a directional median once the frontage roads are connected to the future traffic signal and to the existing developed areas as recommended by the FDOT.
The Department of Public Works is to supply the Master Plan map to the FDOT and work with FDOT in the future for any public hearings to modify the median opening at Nature Coast Boulevard.