Preliminary Land Use Assessment and Transportation (PLAT) studies
In addition to the above projects, Preliminary Land Use Assessment and Transportation (PLAT) studies are underway for 19 th Avenue and Big Bend Road. The PLAT contextualizes corridors that are identified for improvement in the LRTP in terms of their relationship to the community through which they pass prior to commencement of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study. The PLAT process includes understanding baseline factors (travel patterns and characteristics, existing infrastructure, community needs, etc.), balancing development pattern and form (develop land use scenarios), and identifying improved infrastructure (develop infrastructure plan that connects the community to the corridor).
Active Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Studies
Roadway improvements along US 41 are currently being considered between the Manatee County Line and 12 th Street NE (Figure 32). A PD&E study was started to develop roadway alternatives to widen US 41 from four lanes to six lanes and evaluate the possibility of a one- way pair system of roadways through downtown Ruskin.
Figure 32. US 41 PD&E study location map Source: FDOT District 7 US 41 Project Development & Environment Study, 2016
FDOT has determined that a widening of US 41 between 12 th Street NE and the Manatee County Line was not compatible with the constrained corridor in Downtown Ruskin. Conceptual plans are being developed to add a multi-use trail on the east side of US 41, and sidewalks where needed. Other improvements proposed with this conceptual plan include intersection improvements at College Avenue and Shell Point Road, turn lanes, and replacing/widening bridges where warranted. A transitional area will be provided north of the roadway segment under evaluation to provide transitions from 6 lanes to 4 lanes.
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