FCCR: Transit-Oriented Development Study

FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD STUDY | INTRODUCTION

FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD STUDY | INTRODUCTION

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HOW TO USE THIS STUDY This report is based on an assessment of available data from various plans, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) resources, a review of existing plans, policies, and regulations in place, input from the Stakeholder Advisory Group, stakeholders, and public officials, input from participants at two community workshops, input

from presentations at professional and community organizations, and a professional assessment from subject matter experts. The report serves as a tool for future planning and economic development. The JTA and partner agencies will utilize the analyses and considerations assembled through this TOD planning

process to make informed real estate decisions concerning property and economic development around stations. This TOD Study provides the first holistic vision for future development around the FCCR corridor that will leverage transit investments. As a basis for comparison, TOD is evaluated for 7 select station areas

to better understand what the reasonable capacity for TOD could be in an ideal market. The report is organized into 6 chapters, including this Chapter 1, and the additional five chapters are presented in the figure below:

CHAPTER 3: EXISTING CONDITIONS

CHAPTER 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

CHAPTER 3: STATION AREA ANALYSIS

FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD | TOD IMPLEMENTATION

FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD | TOD IMPLEMENTATION

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CR 210 INFRASTRUCTURE OVERVIEW

to address specific concerns that will improve sustainability and livability for all users.

new mixed-use residential units, provide open spaces to accommodate recreation and create a walkable community with streetscape improvements. The suggestions and comments provided below aim

The redevelopment area around the CR 210 station will densify existing underutilized parcels and develop a new residential community. The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) framework proposes to create

PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT/STRATEgY

DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION/ACTION PLAN

AgENCY COORDINATION

PRIORITY

The area surrounding the CR 210 station consists of low-density suburban residential and commercial uses. There is a considerable amount of available land for future development. The TOD proposes to add retail, services, office spaces, multifamily residential units and open spaces. The development area will require a detention and/or retention pond areas. It is recommended that water features be incorporated within the design. It is also recommended that available green space be utilized for parks and amenities.

The County, Developer, and JTA should coordinate plans for redevelopment of the area as proposed in the Transportation Oriented Design where feasible

St. Johns County, Developer, JTA

Public Space

It is recommended that adequate lighting for pedestrians be included throughout the development and the station. Traffic calming is also recommended to enhance safety and improve mobility. It is recommended that enhancements such as mini-roundabouts, speed tables, narrow streets, street trees, wider sidewalks, crosswalks and ADA ramp upgrades, signage, and lighting be included.

A traffic study will be required for each recommended improvement (road diet, mini- roundabouts, pedestrian hybrid beacons or rapid rectangular flashing beacons).

Developer, St. Johns County, Florida DOT, Permitting Agencies

Pedestrian Connectivity

The developer/JTA should coordinate all proposed roadway/infrastructure improvements with the local municipality, Floridia DOT (as applicable) and required permitting agencies. A traffic study is required of roadway improvements with proposed operational changes

It is recommended that enhancements such as mini-roundabouts, speed tables, narrow streets, street trees, wider sidewalks, crosswalks and ADA ramp upgrades, signage, and lighting be included. In addition, a traffic study should be conducted to evaluate the need of additional traffic controls such as Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons or Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons to enhance pedestrian safety.

Developer, St Johns County, Florida DOT, Permitting Agencies

Roadway/Infrastructure Improvements

FIgURE 1-4: CR 210 INFRASTRUCTURE NEED

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FCCR TOD

CHAPTER 4: TOD PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER 5: TOD VISIONING

CHAPTER 6: TOD IMPLEMENTATION

Figure 1-7: DOCUMENT CHAPTERS

FCCR TOD

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