HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 01-1980 Failed ORDINANCE NO. 1-80 r4'
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TRAFFIC ELEMENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT OF 1975;PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The traffic Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby adopted in compliance with the
Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act. Copies of the Traffic
Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida,
are attached to this Ordinance and made a part hereof by reference. Copies
of the Traffic Element are on file with the office of the City Clerk and are
open for public inspection during regular business hours, Provisions of
this Ordinance shall be controling regarding the future development of the
transportation system for the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida,
this day of , 1980.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
ed as to form:
'. Attorney
CHAPTER 4
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
THE GUY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
FLORIDA
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this document is to provide a long-range policy
framework for the adequate provision of facilities to serve traffic cir-
culation needs. The element discusses the character of the existing
circulation patterms in the city, provides goals and objectives relating
to transportation programs, identifies specific local improvement needs,
and addresses coordinating mechanisms with areawide programs.
EXISTING SYSTEM
The major focal point of the transportation network in the City of
Cape Canaveral is A-1-A. In the northern end of the city this route be-
comes S. R. 528 and to the south it intersects with S. R, 520. Both these
two east-west routes provide the city with access to the mainland and
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on the mainland. Thus, A-1-A is a major feature in the regional trans-
portation network. Currently, it is estimated that it is carrying an
average 20, 000 vehicle trips a day. Figure 4-1 illustrates the traffic
volumes along A-1-A.
The second heaviest traveled road is North Atlantic Avenue which
connects A-1-A to Port Canaveral. It is estimated that it carries 8, 000
vehicle trips a day.
Of the local roads within the city, Ridgewood Avenue and Central
Boulevard are the most prominent. Ridgewood, which parallels the
Atlantic Coast, is important in that it provides direct access to the
beach area. Central Boulevard, which connects A-1-A to Ridgewood, is
the only major east-west route in the northern portions of the city.
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FUTURE CIRCULATION NEEDS
As to the regional network needs, previous areawide transpor-
tation studies have indicated the need for improving A-1-A to a six
lane facility through the city. Current traffic counts have indicated that
the highway is currently at its capacity limit. Also, existing traffic
volumes on North Atlantic Avenue would indicate the need for improve-
ments in this area.
At the local level, several specific needs have been identified.One
is the improvement of Ridgewood Avenue. Since this street provides
access to the residential-tourist areas along the beach, it can be ex-
pected that this road will receive additional traffic pressures. Since it
also can be expected that the area will also contain relatively heavy amounts
of pedestrian traffic, improvements for sidewalks and parking should be
provided, In addition, Ridgewood Avenue should be extended to the north-
ern limits of the city in order to provide access to the tourist commer-
cial activites planned for this area, Supplemental to this extention, a new
northern east-west connection should be developed from Ridgewood to
North Atlantic and Al-A. This suggested east-west corridor would re-
sult in the reduction in traffic on the lower portions of Ridgewood Avenue
and through the Harbor Heights Subdivision.
In addition to road improvements, the city will increasingly develop
demands for transit services, Currently, transit services are provided
to several areas of the county by the Brevard Transportation Authority,
However, this system does not currently serve the Cape Canaveral area,
TRANSPORTATION POLICIES
Goal
The City of Cape Canaveral, through cooperation with areawide transpor-
tation agencies, shall continue to develop and coordinate a comprehensive
transportation system that: serves the needs of all segments of its pop-
ulation; is in support of the Land Use and other elements of its Compre-
hensive Plan; provides adequate and safe access to adjacent land uses;
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promotes sound development policies; is an efficient and effective use
of public resources; and promotes the efficient utilization of energy
resources.
Objectives
1. The circulation system shall be developed to adequately support
existing and future development and community facilities.
2. Develop a program to provide for the continual improvement of
local streets so as to maximize safe travel for vehicles and
pedestrians and reduce loss of life and property by reducing
accidents.
3. The transportation system shall provide for the needs of
transportation disadvantaged portions of the population including
the elderly, handicapped and those individuals of lower income.
4. The system shall support the transportation needs of tourists.
5. As a vital aspect of the transportation system, the city shall
encourage the expansion of the Brevard Transportation Authority
transit system to serve the city.
6. All transportation plans and programs shall promote the
protection and conservation of existing and future residential
areas.
7. Formal communication shall be continued with the Brevard Area
Transportation Planning Program and the Metropolitan Planning
Organization to insure coordination of planning efforts and
provide the city with a direct voice in regional transportation
policy generation.
8. A classification system shall be developed for the city road
network according to functional characteristics.
9. All new developments in the city shall be required to prepare a
circulation plan that: illustrates adequate access to the city
circulation system;provides for the adequate design of local
street systems; and coordinates with the existing street patterns
of the area.
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10. All transportation programs shall maximize to the greatest
extent possible the conservation of energy resources by re-
ducing travel distances, removing conditions which reduce
efficient traffic flows and encouraging the use of mass transit
programs where feasible.
11. The transportation system shall provide for the emergency
egress required during an evacuation in accordance with the
Intergovernmental Coordination Evacuation Plan o f Brevard
County.
CIRCULATION PLAN
The following implementation program is based on the system
characteristics and needs and the community policies as presented in
the preceding sections, This implementation program includes class-
ification of the city circulation network, major improvements antici-
pated for the network, and the need for areawide coordination.
Thoroughfare Classification System
All roads are intended to serve two basic functions to one degree or
another. One purpose is to move traffic; the other is to provide access to
land, The higher the classification of a road, the more importance the
road has in moving traffic relative to providing access to land. For example,
a principal arterial in a metropolitan area is primarily intented to facilitate
the movement of vehicles, with its function of serving adjacent land only of
minor significance, and in many situations, actually intentionally limited.
Similarly, local streets in a residential area are intended to provide access
to land and their use in moving vehicles intentionally resilricted. In be-
tween the principal arterial and local street classifications, additional desig --
nations are normally established to reflect the relative importance of the
road in serving the functions of mobility and land access.
In the Circulation Plan for Cape Canaveral, four designations of
functional classification have been established. They include:
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Arterial-Roads which serve relatively long trips, experience
high traffic volumes, and provide regional access,
Major Collectors-Roads which serve moderate length trips,
experience moderate traffic volumes, and provide access to major
points of activity from the arterial system.
Minor Collectors-Roads which serve moderate length trips within
the city, experience low to moderate traffic volumes and provide
access from local streets to the major collector or arterial
system.
Local Roads-Roads which serve short trips, experience low traffic
volumes and are only intended to provide access to adjacent land
uses.
The recommended circulation system classification is illustrated in
Figure 4-2, Also illustrated is the existing bikeway system.
Major Improvements Anticipated
State Highway A-I-A-Short Range
It is anticipated that A-1-A could be improved to six lanes as part of
the regional transportation network. This possibility has been recognized
as far back as 1970 in Florida Department of Transportation studies,
Currently, the Brevard Area Transportation Study Update Study (BATS) is
reevaluating the regional plan, and this need will be addressed, Although
a feasibility analysis of six-laning A-1-A is beyond the scope of this program,
the city should continue its active involvement in the areawide planning
process in order to evaluate the need for this particular program.
Ridgewood Avenue Extension-Short Range
As development occurs in the northern area of the City, Ridgewood
Avenue should be expanded as a residential street from Central Boulevard
North to provide an additional right-of-way for the extension of Ridgewood
Avenue as a residential street to the North City limits.
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Ridgewood Avenue Improvements-Short Range
As traffic alongthe beach area continues to increase, the safety
and convenience of pedestrians along Ridgewood must be considered,
Therefore, it is recommended that a detailed analysis of the corridor
be developed and a plan formulated to address pedestrian, bicycle and
parking needs.
Develop/Construct Sidewalks-Short Range
The City implement a program to develop/construct sidewalks
throughout the City.
Atlantic Avenue/401-Short Range
The improvement of Atlantic Avenue/401 is a necessary planning
step due to the probability of development in that area,
Commercial Access Roads-Short Range
The Land Use Plan reflects additional commercial development
along the northern portions of A-1-A. In order to promote the efficient
traffic handling capacity of A-1-A and the safe movement of vehicles,
it is strongly recommended that service access roads be provided by
new commercial development in this area,
New Northern Collector-Short Range
In conjunction with the extension of Ridgewood Avenue, an east-
west corridot should be provided to North Atlantic Avenue and A-1-A.
It would be highly desfreable for the east-west corridor to be constructed
simultaneously with the extension of Ridgewood Avenue.
Area wide Coordination
In order to implement an effective transportation planning process
at the local level, it is vital that the City coordinate with the areawide
planning process, Currently, an update study of the Brevard Area
Transportation Study is being conducted to assess the needs of tIlie trans-
portation facilities in the area. This study will have a direct impact on
the future of Cape Canaveral system, especially as it related to the
treatment of A-1-A.
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The BATS study is currently being developed by the Brevard
County Planning Department, but policy direction is determined by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The MPO consists of
state and local officials who have policy-making authority with respect
to transportation planning in the county. In addition to the MPO, a
Technical Committee was established for the development and co-
ordination of transportation planning work programs, the review of all
transportation studies, reports and programs, and to be advisory to
the MPO, Supplemental to this, a Citizen Advisory Committee is
responsibile for assisting the MPO in the formulation of goals and ob-
jectives of transportation programs and to provide a citizen's review
of the recommendations of such programs.
Coordination of Other Plan Elements
It is vital that the transportation plan be coordinated with the
other elements of the city's Comprehensive Plan, This is especially
important in reference to the Lane Use Plan, S ince the two documents
were developed concurrently, the existing elements are consistent
and supportive in carrying out land use and transportation programs.
However, if modifications are made in either, such changes should
be evaluated in terms of their impact on the other elements and the
remaining portions of the Comprehensive Plan, If the modifications
present conflicts in policy, such conflicts should be resolved prior to
the incorporation of the change into the Comprehensive Plan.
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