VOLUSIA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION

VOLUSIA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION JON CHENEY, TRAFFIC ENGINEER

Traffic Engineering Organizational Chart Traffic Engineer Jon Cheney, P. E. Traffic Studies Traffic Signals Traffic Counts & Studies Computerized Signal Systems Development Review Isolated Signals Crash Data Mgmt System School Flashers Administration Employees: 20 (5 currently vacant) Transportation Planning Holly Hill TMC

What do we do? ? Traffic signals and systems design, construction and O&M Development, Rezoning, Land Use Amendments, & Use Permits Short & Long range planning of key countywide roads & Levelof-Service of roads Engineering studies to justify signs & markings

Traffic Engineering Division Provides for the safe and efficient movement of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the County. • 533 traffic signals and flashers • Traffic Management • 24 coordinated traffic signal systems • 21 local & 100 traffic monitoring cameras • Reduced Speed School Zone signals Consolidated Services Countywide; except Daytona Beach

Challenges Special Events Disasters & Evacuations Photos provide by Daytona News-Journal

Challenges - Growth Volusia County Population Growth Rate 6% • New Economy • New Issues • New Strategies 5% 4% Growth Rate 4% 3% 2% 0. 6% 1% Growth Rate 1% 0% 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Source: Bureau of Business and Economic Research

Challenges: Transportation System Needs A variety of sources used to develop system, mainly consisting of: n n n n n 2025 Volusia County MPO’s LRTP 2035 LRTP: E+C Model Runs, Subcomm. Input & Make Your Mark Workshop 2007 County Needs Plan & Economic Development my. Region. org & East Central Florida RPC effort 2050 FDOT Max # of Lanes analysis SE Volusia Regional Transportation Study SW Volusia Regional Transportation Study Volusia County 5 -Year Road Program: City Mtgs, Zone Mtgs, Council Workshop, Annual County Budget Annual County CIE Report to DEO

Challenges: Transportation System Needs A variety of sources used to develop system, mainly consisting of: n n n n n 2025 Volusia County MPO’s LRTP 2035 LRTP: E+C Model Runs, Subcomm. Input & Make Your Mark Workshop 2007 County Needs Plan & Economic Development my. Region. org & East Central Florida RPC effort 2050 FDOT Max # of Lanes analysis SE Volusia Regional Transportation Study SW Volusia Regional Transportation Study Volusia County 5 -Year Road Program: City Mtgs, Zone Mtgs, Council Workshop, Annual County Budget Annual County CIE Report to DCA

Challenges: Transportation Needs - Congestion 2050 Roadway Deficiencies Future Conditions • The transportation network and the traffic volumes are based on 2050 Central Florida Regional Planning Model (CFRPM) • The population and employment data is based on the CFRPM • Model generated V/C ratios are used to determine network deficiencies

Challenges: Transportation System Needs NOT Funded System Needs – highlighted in yellow Needs Plan migrating to STRATEGIC PLAN due to fiscal constraints

Traffic Engineering Division Current Issues • Update to 20 Year MPO Long Range Transportation Plan & new Federal MAP-21 Transportation Bill • 6 of 7 Council members on MPO Board • Comprehensive Plan Amendments (additions/deletions to County Thoroughfare System) • Growth Management Legislation vs Economic Development • Cost Saving & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs: • Signal power – County LED’s replacement complete 135 watts vs 10 watts City LED replacement underway • Next Step in traffic technology - Adaptive Signal Control • Signal Retiming (system & isolated) • Sunrail – VOTRANs customer delivery to station on-time • Variable work load in cities

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