US 41 Re-designation Feasibility Study

March 2011

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What is the purpose of the Feasibility Study?

The goal is to consider the feasibility of the Cityhaving greater local control of the 9th Street (US41) corridor. This will give the City the ability tocontinue redevelopment and streetscape plans tothe east of US 41; expanding the sense of place…“Main Street”, Naples.

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CRA Area

Previous Origin-Destination Study

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What is included in the Feasibility Study?

Evaluation of option to move the designation of the 9th

Street South/US 41 highwayEvaluation of constraining 9th Street South/US 41 inCRA areaPreliminary study to determine whether fatal flawsexistAnalysis of benefits and dis-benefits of a re-designationIdentification of possible next steps

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One scenario to accomplish goal:Re-designation of US 41

State shifts responsibility from 9th Street South/US 41to Goodlette-Frank RoadCounty gives up responsibility for Goodlette-FrankRoadCity takes ownership of 9th Street South/US 41City reduces lanes of 9th Street South/US 41 – enhancesgrowth potential and connectivity

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Another scenario to accomplish goal:Constraining US 41

City adopts Comprehensive Plan language to create aTCEACity develops a Mobility PlanCity works with FDOT to reduce 9th Street South/US 41from 6 lanes to 4 lanes – enhances growth potentialand connectivityFDOT maintains ownership of 9th Street South/US 41County continues maintenance responsibilities

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Implementation along US 41Extend downtown streetscape design further on 5th AvenueSouthAdd landscaping and on-street parking along 9th StreetSouth/US 41 from 5th Avenue South to 7th Avenue NorthDesign and install gateway feature on 5th Avenue Southnear Goodlette-Frank RoadDesign and install gateway feature on 9th Street South/US41 near 7th Avenue NorthFuture Streetscaping of 9th Street South/US 41

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Existing Four-Corners Area

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Pedestrian Impediments

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Scope ComponentsTransportation corridor evaluationTransportation model and corridor alternativeevaluation, include review of travel patternsCRA benefit-cost analysis

Operations and MaintenanceImplementationTax base growth

Suggested next stepsStakeholder and community input

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Traffic Analyses – Results of 4-laning US 41Results in shift of traffic off 9th Street South/US 41Larger percentage shift of traffic in 10-year period due to capacityconstraints and congestionNorth/South Shift

Goodlette-Frank Road8th Street10th StreetAirport-Pulling Road

East/West ShiftGolden Gate ParkwayFleischmann Boulevard7th Avenue North5th Avenue NorthCentral AvenueEast/West roadways north of Golden Gate Parkway 19

Capacity Review

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Costs to be ConsideredStormwater Management Facility MaintenanceSignals and Corridor LightingLandscaping MaintenanceRoadway Maintenance, including curbs, gutters,sidewalks and pavementPermittingCapacity enhancements if needed

Turn lanes, signing and marking, etc.

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Current MaintenanceCounty, through agreement with FDOT, is responsible forroutine maintenance of:

RoadwayDrainageRoadsideWayside ParksVegetation and AestheticsTraffic ServicesHighway LightingIncident ManagementPermitting

City maintains signals along the corridor – reimbursed byFDOT

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Potential Revenue Source for CRA:Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Increased property taxes generated by newdevelopment or redevelopmentOften used to enhance the public facilities around thenew or redevelopment, as a way to entice developmentMay be used to offset costs the developer wouldtypically incur or to match fundingTIF funds may be used as leverage for bonding, inter-fund loans, or as reimbursement for developer fundedimprovements

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TIF Analysis Area

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TIF Analysis

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TIF Increases Over 2011 Values

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Summary of Benefits and Analysis Results

Allows for “Tamiami Trail” to serve as Main Street with gatewaysReduces Collier County’s financial liabilityFacilitates the expansion of Downtown Naples and CRAobjectivesImproves community characterHighly supportive strategy for businessesLimited impact on traffic congestion and operations onsurrounding roadway networkImproves opportunity to increase the tax base in the CityResulting annual costs are anticipated to be limited

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Suggested Next StepsShorter-term

Present findings to City Council and get direction on options:Do nothingDevelop Mobility Plan/TCEAContinue to coordinate with FDOT for re-designationTCEA and re-designation hybrid

Implementation (3 to 5 years)Complete re-designationDevelop plans for streetscape improvementsDevelop gateway features/improve pedestrian facilities

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