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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BUILD ALTERNATIVES FOR THE WIDENING OF FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE FROM SOUTH OF ATLANTIC BOULEVARD TO WILES ROAD AND THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COCONUT CREEK PARKWAY INTERCHANGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
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(Staff Contact: John Sfiropoulos)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing to widen the Florida’s Turnpike from south of I-595 to Wiles Road, within existing state right-of-way. Benefits will include: meeting Broward MPO 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Needs Plan, reducing congestion, enhancing safety by providing reliable travel time and resulting in fewer crashes, improving regional connectivity and economic viability in the region, improving emergency evacuation by adding lanes, and improving the Coconut Creek Parkway interchange by having a direct connection from Blount Rd. to Turnpike. Attached are the preliminary concepts for proposed improvements. The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking support from all affected Cities in Broward County.
Origin of request for this action: Staff
Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A
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