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PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTEROCEAN DRIVE (CR 621) UPGRADES AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTSLOCAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT STUDY
May 2018
SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATIONCAPE MAY COUNTY
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
PROJECT TEAM• South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization• Cape May County• New Jersey Department of Transportation • Cape May County Bridge Commission• Michael Baker International Team
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PROJECT LOCATION – TWO MILE BRIDGE
MillCreekBridge
UpperThorofareBridge
MiddleThorofareBridge
MP 0.00
MP 2.75
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Land uses include: • Wetlands throughout the study area• Over a dozen marinas and fisheries• Restaurants• Residential areas
Local Officials, include:• Mayors• Council Members• Freeholders• Police, Fire, Public Safety and OEM• Planning and Engineering Departments
From:• Cape May County• Cape May County Bridge Commission • Cape May City• Lower Township• City of Wildwood• Wildwood Crest
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Local Capital Project Delivery Program
Ocean Drive Causeway Needs:• Community Input• Existing Conditions• Project Purpose & Need
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PROJECT DELIVERY PROCESS
Local Concept Development
Local Preliminary Engineering
Final Design Construction
Data Collection and Environmental Screening Report
Final Purpose and Need Statement
Alternatives Development
Selection of Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA)
Concept Development Report
Preliminary Design Plans
Cost Estimates (Final Design, Right of Way & Construction)
Approved Project Plan
Approved Design Exception Report
Approved Environmental Document
Preliminary Engineering Report
Final Design Plans
Environmental Reevaluations
Environmental Permits
Acquisition of Right of Way
Construction Contract Documents, and Plans, Specs. & Estimates
Completed Construction
As-Builts
Close-out Documentation
Approximately 2 years Approximately 2 years Approximately 2 years Design Dependent
Fall2017
Spring2018
Summer2018
Fall2018
Spring2019
Duration
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PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS
DURING LOCAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Meeting #1 (Today)Provide Information Obtained During Data Collection and Obtain Public Input. Obtain feedback about who is currently using the causeway, what modes of transportation are being used, and what issues the Project Team should be aware of when developing alternatives.
Meeting #2 (Summer 2018)Present Alternatives Developed and Obtain Public Input on the Alternatives. Feedback obtained will be used to help determine which Alternative to select as the Preliminary Preferred Alternative.
Meeting #3 (Fall 2018)Present Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA).
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2. Document Existing Conditions and Develop Purpose & Need Statement – Winter 2017/2018
1. Data Collection – Fall 2017
3. Develop Alternatives – Spring 2018
4. Analyze Alternatives – Summer 2018
5. Select PPA, Develop Plans, Documentation – Fall 2018
• Conduct Data Collection• Identify Right of Way• Identify Stakeholders• Develop Public Involvement Action Plan
LOCAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PHASE
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LOCAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PHASE
• Evaluate Deficiencies• Utilities• Geotechnical• Stormwater Management• Traffic - Marine and Vehicular• Structural• Identify Substandard Design Elements
• Identify Resources• Environmental Screenings• Historic Landmarks• Parklands• Constraints Mapping• Potential Users
• Existing Conditions Documentation• Local Officials Meeting• Stakeholder Coordination Meeting• Public Information Center• Identify Future Demands or Needs• Purpose and Need Statement
2. Document Existing Conditions and Develop Purpose & Need Statement – Winter 2017/2018
1. Data Collection – Fall 2017
3. Develop Alternatives – Spring 2018
5. Select PPA, Develop Plans, Documentation – Fall 2018
4. Analyze Alternatives – Summer 2018
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LOCAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PHASE
• Development of Alternatives
2. Document Existing Conditions and Develop Purpose & Need Statement – Winter 2017/2018
1. Data Collection – Fall 2017
3. Develop Alternatives – Spring 2018
5. Select PPA, Develop Plans, Documentation – Fall 2018
4. Analyze Alternatives – Summer 2018
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LOCAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PHASE
• Alternatives Analysis & Documentation• Local Officials Meeting• Stakeholder Coordination Meeting• Public Information Center• Inter-Agency Review Committee Meeting
2. Document Existing Conditions and Develop Purpose & Need Statement – Winter 2017/2018
1. Data Collection – Fall 2017
3. Develop Alternatives – Spring 2018
5. Select PPA, Develop Plans, Documentation – Fall 2018
4. Analyze Alternatives – Summer 2018
Analysis includes avoidance, minimization and mitigation of impacts from the proposed alternatives
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LOCAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PHASE
• Select Preliminary Preferred Alternative• Preliminary Preferred Alternative Cost Estimate • Local Officials Meeting• Stakeholder Coordination Meeting• Public Information Center• Obtain Resolutions of Support• Concept Development Report
2. Document Existing Conditions and Develop Purpose & Need Statement – Winter 2017/2018
1. Data Collection – Fall 2017
3. Develop Alternatives – Spring 2018
5. Select PPA, Develop Plans, Documentation – Fall 2018
4. Analyze Alternatives – Summer 2018
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
• Ocean Drive and its bridges were constructed in 1939 and have been repaired and rehabilitated since the original construction.
• Important evacuation route for southern end of The Wildwoods.
• Consists of two Cape May County-owned bridges and one Cape May County Bridge Commission-owned bridge.
• Three main bridges on the causeway:
• Mill Creek Bridge
• Upper Thorofare Bridge
• Middle Thorofare
• Culvert located near Fish Dock Road
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
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BRIDGE INFORMATION
All three bridges were originally constructed in 1939.
Condition Mill Creek Upper Thorofare Middle Thorofare
Bridge Sufficiency
(out of 100)47.3
(Functionally Obsolete)
34(Structurally Deficient)
7(Functionally Obsolete)*
Superstructure
(scale of 1-9)5
(Fair)
5(Fair)
4(Poor)
Deck
(scale of 1-9)5
(Fair)
5(Fair)
6(Satisfactory)
Substructure
(scale of 1-9)5
(Fair)
4(Poor)
4(Poor)
Inspection Year 2016 2016 2015
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BRIDGE TERMS
• Abutment• Deck• Efflorescence• Functionally Obsolete• Pier• Scour• Spalling• Structurally Deficient• Superstructure• Substructure
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MILL CREEK BRIDGE
• Spalling and scaling on spans
• Cracking on deck
• Deteriorated and substandard bridge railing
• Spalling, cracking, scaling, and efflorescence on superstructure and substructure
• Undermining along both abutments
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UPPER THOROFARE BRIDGE
• Scaling and spalling on deck
• Deteriorated and substandard bridge railing
• Spalling, cracking, scaling, and
efflorescence on substructure
• Undermining along north
abutment
• Scour Critical
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MIDDLE THOROFARE BRIDGE
• Functionally Obsolete, due to
inability to carry loads greater than
15 tons. Originally built to carry
loads of 17.5 tons.
• Cracks and spalls on deck
• Deteriorated and substandard bridge railing
• Movable span in good condition
• Cracking and spalling on
substructure
• Scour Critical
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ON-GOING MAINTENANCE
• Bridge Railing Upgrades
• Addition of EZ-Pass
• Any Necessary Repairs
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Automatic Traffic Recorders (ATRs) were installed at three locations along the corridor:
Mill Creek Bridge• Peak Season = N/A• Off-Peak Season = 2,207 vehicles per day (vpd)
Upper Thorofare Bridge• Peak Season = 9,898 vpd• Off-Peak Season = 1,990 vpd
Middle Thorofare Bridge• Peak Season = 9,901 vpd• Off-Peak Season = 1,720 vpd
Turning Movement Counts (TMCs) conducted at the intersection of NJ 109 and Ocean Drive (CR 621)
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Peak Hours along Ocean Drive
Peak SeasonAM Peak Hour 8:00 – 9:00 AM 618 vehiclesPM Peak Hour 4:45 – 5:45 PM 1,376 vehiclesSaturday Peak 12:00 – 1:00 PM 1,488 vehicles
Off-Peak SeasonAM Peak Hour 7:45 – 8:45 AM 554 vehiclesPM Peak Hour 3:45 – 4:45 PM 623 vehiclesSaturday Peak 12:15 – 1:15 PM 526 vehicles
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
Peak season volumes are more than double during the PM and Saturday peaks.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Marine Traffic• Bridge Opening Data 2015 – 2017
• Seasonal Peak - Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Seasonal Peak accounts for 60% of openings
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
2015 2016 2017 Average
Total: 5,223 5,642 5,203 5,356
Off Peak: 1,898 2,446 2,050 2,131
Peak: 3,325 3,196 3,153 3,225
Peak % 64% 57% 61% 60%
Bridge Openings (per year)
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Traffic Operations
• Level of Service (LOS) analyses conducted for the
intersection of NJ 109 and Ocean Drive
• Traffic operates at acceptable LOS during the Off-Peak
Non-Motorized Activity
• Pedestrians and bicyclists not observed during TMCs
(December, 2017)
• Bicyclists, including employees in the fishing, restaurant
and hotel industries, use Ocean Drive for commuting
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
*Additional traffic data will be collected during the Summer of 2018*
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Traffic Safety and Crash Review• 2014-2016 NJDOT data
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
Crash Type Total # of Crashes Percentage
Same Direction – Rear End 8 25.8%
Fixed Object 11 35.5%
Right Angle 3 9.7%
Opposite Direction - Sideswipe 3 9.7%
Other 2 6.5%
Non-Fixed Object 1 3.2%
Left Turn/U-Turn 1 3.2%
Same Direction - Sideswipe 1 3.2%
Struck Parked Vehicle 1 3.2%
TOTAL 31 100.0%
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Traffic Safety and Crash Review• 2014-2016 NJDOT data
• Crashes at the bridges are higher than the state-wide crash rate
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
Project Segment MilepostShoulder
present?Crash Rate
State-wide Crash
Rate (2016) *
NJ 109 to Mill Creek Bridge 0.00 - 0.80 Yes 1.41 3.90
Mill Creek Bridge 0.80 - 0.85 No 9.03 2.64
Mill Creek Bridge to Upper Thorofare Bridge 0.85 - 1.30 Yes 1.50 3.90
Upper Thorofare Bridge 1.30 - 1.36 No 11.29 2.64
Upper Thorofare Bridge to Middle Thorofare Bridge 1.36 - 1.70 Yes 2.66 3.90
Middle Thorofare Bridge 1.70 - 1.88 No 8.78 2.64
Middle Thorofare Bridge to Madison Avenue 1.88 - 2.75 Yes 1.82 3.90
* Source: NJDOT Crash Rates by Cross Section Geometryfor State and Interstate Routes (2006-2016). County RouteCrash rates by Cross Section Geometry are not available.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
• Classified as Rural Minor Arterial
• Urban Minor Arterial east of Fish Dock Road
• Cape May County jurisdiction
• Posted speed limits vary
• Travel way 24’ on pavement, 20’ wide on bridges
• Shoulders vary from 0’ to 16’ wide
• Lack of shoulders on bridges restricts sight distances
• Susceptible to flooding due to low elevation
• Substandard horizontal curves at the southern and
northern study limits
• Vertical curve at the Middle Thorofare Bridge
• Toll booth on the Middle Thorofare Bridge
• No dedicated pedestrian or bicycle facilities within the
study area
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Inventory of Regulated Resources:• Cultural resources• Parklands• Sensitive receptors to air and noise• Wetlands• Surface water resources• Floodplains• Protected habitat and species• Hazardous materials• Community facilities• Socioeconomics• Historic Landmarks• Environmental justice communities
Federal Authorizations identified
State Permits/Approval/Coordination identified
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
Purpose of the Environmental Screening:Identify fatal flaws that would prevent the project from advancing to construction.Identify resources for which impacts should be considered as part of the alternatives analysis.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW
Utilities with facilities within the project limits:
• Atlantic City Electric
• South Jersey Gas
• Verizon
• Comcast
• Township of Lower Municipal Utilities – Water
• Township of Lower Municipal Utilities – Sanitary Sewer
Traffic Data
Structural
Roadway
Utilities, ITS, Roadway Lighting
Environmental Screening
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PURPOSE AND NEED
“The LCD Phase involves drafting a well-defined and well-justified Purpose & Need Statement focusing on the primary transportation need to be addressed.”
Community Outreach
Data Collection
ConceptualAlternative Selection
Environmental Resources
Purpose &Need
Statement
The Purpose & Need Statement will be used to develop and evaluate potential roadway and bridge alternatives.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Public Outreach Approach is ITERATIVE
Present initial concepts
Stakeholder/ Public
feedback
Concept refinement
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Meeting Set #1 (Completed Today) – Existing Conditions- Local Officials Briefing- Community Stakeholders Meeting- Public Information Center
Meeting Set #2 (Summer 2018) – Present Alternatives- Local Officials Briefing- Community Stakeholders Meeting- Public Information Center
Meeting Set #3 (Fall 2018) – Present PPA- Local Officials Briefing- Community Stakeholders Meeting- Public Information Center
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - MEETINGS
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Community Input Survey – Please Provide Input• Tell us how and when you use the Ocean Drive Causeway• Help us understand who is using the causeway• Let us know what you think are the issues• Results will be used to help make decisions – What should we consider
when developing alternatives?
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - SURVEY
Copies at the sign-in deskVisit project website: www.capemaytwomilebridge.com
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NEXT STEPS
• Gather and Summarize Community Input Survey Feedback (Spring 2018)
• Finalize Purpose & Need Statement(Spring 2018)
• Develop Alternatives(Spring 2018): • No Build• Rehabilitation• Build - In Place• Build - New Alignment
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NEXT STEPS
Public Information Center #2
SUMMER 2018
Alternatives Presentation
Public Information Center #3
FALL 2018
Preliminary Preferred Alternative
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DISCUSSION
Questions and Comments