THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) AND BROWARD COUNTY WELCOME YOU TO THE EXHIBIT ROOM FOR THE PUBLIC KICK-OFF MEETING FOR THE BROWARD COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY.
THE EXHIBIT ROOM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE BROWARD COMMUTER RAIL STUDY. DURING THE KICK-OFF MEETING, THE PROJECT TEAM WILL BE SUMMARIZING AND EXPLAINING MUCH OF THE INFORMATION YOU WILL SEE IN THIS EXHIBIT ROOM.
Importance & Benefits of Commuter Rail
This display discusses the numerous benefits of commuter Rail.
PD&E Process
This exhibit outlines the PD&E Study process and its components.
Commuter Rail History
The need for Commuter Rail in South Florida was determined several years ago, and this exhibit describes the project’s history.
Purpose and Need for the Project
The Broward Commuter Rail Study will address the critical issues of roadway congestion, livability, and connectivity.
Project Scope
The project scope is to evaluate the feasibility of the Broward Commuter Rail project, develop potential alternatives to meet the purpose and need, and assess the potential adverse and beneficial impacts of those alternatives.
Project Location Map
This exhibit depicts the study area and the limits.
Proposed Station Locations Map
This exhibit depicts the project corridor and the potential station locations that are going to be further evaluated.
New River Crossing Feasibility Study
The 2020 New River Feasibility Study Evaluated four crossing alternatives as shown below.
PD&E Goals & Challenges at the New River
The New River crossing challenge is to build consensus to reach a single alternative.
Funding Assumptions
This exhibit describes typical transit funding options and requirements.
Environmental Considerations
The social, cultural, natural, and physical environments are all considered during the PD&E Study.
Traffic Analysis Approach
A very detailed and methodical approach is taken during the Traffic Analysis.
Noise & Vibration Assessment Process
The federal process for noise wall evaluation includes acquiring existing noise levels in the field followed by a detailed modeling component.
Potential Station Locations
This display shows the potential location of the six proposed stations.
How a Typical Commuter Rail Platform is Different from a Brightline Station
This exhibit describes the difference between commuter rail and Brightline stations.
Roll Plot 1
This exhibit shows an aerial of the project area. Download the PDF to activate the zoom function.
Roll Plot 2
This exhibit shows an aerial of the project area. Download the PDF to activate the zoom function.
Station Evaluation Process & Criteria
This exhibit outlines the criteria and the process that was followed to determine the recommended station locations.
Roll Plot Panels Exhibits