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Solutions We
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Here are the ideas we propose to bring common sense to the 595
re-design project. Our five point plan includes: |
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1. BUILD S.R. 84 BYPASS TO REDUCE CONGESTION ON I-595
FDOT already has
plans to re-route S.R. 84 so it does not have to merge with the
interstate to be fully utilized. By connecting this feeder road to
itself at turnpike area, motorists will have greater flexibility to
avoid congestion on I-595. The result: up to two new lanes of
traffic can move eastbound and two others will flow westbound,
without impacting the freeway and by providing another route east
and west. |
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2. ADD TWO LANES AT GRADE LEVEL ON EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND 595
Make the first and
most practical solution to easing I-595 traffic by using the least
expensive alternative. Current FDOT plans are to add two lanes on
the north and south sides of the interstate, at grade level. This
enhancement, in conjunction with a "continuous" S.R. 84, will help
to solve today's problems without requiring leasing an elevated
skyway to a company for 35 to 50 years or more. |
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3. DEVELOP REALISTIC MASS TRANSIT SOLUTIONS ALONG S.R. 84
Stop repeating mistakes of the past by adding more lanes but
glossing over the need to promote and create mass transit. Add a
light rail or monorail component to S.R. 84, either on the north of
I-595 or on the south. |
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4. CONNECT I-595 TO FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE BY RAMPS TO AND FROM ADDED
LANES AT THE EXISTING LEVEL OF 595
Instead of building an elevated miles-long skyway that does not
connect to I-75 and I-95, add a ramp from two lanes at grade level
595 eastbound and westbound to Florida's Turnpike. This will
eliminate the often dangerous curved exit/entrance to the Turnpike
which currently exists. The ramps would be just east and west of the
595/Turnpike interchange. |
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5. CONTINUE TO STUDY POPULATION AND TRAFFIC TRENDS TO ASSESS THE
NEED FOR AN ELEVATED TOLL BRIDGE WITHOUT RUSHING TOWARD CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SKYWAY
Continue to study the need for an elevated and extremely expensive
toll bridge in light of changing population and economic trends. Put
plans for a double decked 595 on hold, and avoid a long-term lease
with corporate interests.
Add the most practical
elements of re-design to the highway first by adding lanes at grade
level, re-routing S.R. 84 and immediately design and build
meaningful mass transit. |
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For
more on why this plan makes good public policy, please explore the
linked pages to your left. |
New: The Danger
of "Included Traffic" and the need to get the data right. Click
here.
New: Preserving
Florida's transportation infrastructure and the danger of "Shadow
Tolls." Click
here.
Obtain
flyers from 595Alert.org. Click
here.
Discussion
of Health Effects and an Elevated 595. Click
here.
Editorial
and Analysis page. See new analysis entitled, "Transparency,
Feedback and Accountability." Click
here.
Contact your
elected officials. Click
here.
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