sr 60 “twin pairs” - City of Vero Beach

SUMMARY AND NEXT STEPS
The City of Vero Beach requested that the Indian River County MPO conduct a traffic calming feasibility
study to develop measures to mitigate the adverse impacts of the SR 60 “Twin Pairs” on pedestrian-
oriented mixed-use development in Downtown Vero Beach. This study evaluated the feasibility of
reducing eastbound travel lanes from three to two and westbound travel lanes from four to two between
20 th Avenue and FEC railroad.
As demonstrated in this report, the existing and forecast traffic volumes on the roadway network support
the proposed lane reduction. Further, a qualitative assessment shows that the proposed lane reduction is
not expected to have an adverse impact on evacuations. The draft concept plans and traffic analysis
were submitted to the FDOT for review and comment. The study results were presented at a public
workshop on November 15, 2012, and to the City of Vero Beach’s Planning and Zoning Board on
December 20, 2012. Further, the proposed concepts will be presented to the following committees:
Technical Advisory Committee and Citizens Advisory Committee - Indian River County MPO
Governing Board - Indian River County MPO
City of Vero Beach Council
If the proposed lane reduction concept is approved by these stakeholders, the project sponsor will be
required to submit a formal Lane Elimination Request to FDOT District Four. Further coordination will be
required for identifying potential funding sources for project implementation.
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