The PD& E study of LPGA Boulevard will evaluate improvements to LPGA Boulevard from US 92 to Williamson Boulevard that will address future transportation demand and reduce existing congestion, improve operations of the existing intersections and the existing I-95 interchange, and enhance safety along the corridor for all users. GCM is assisting in the public involvement aspects of this process to ensure that there are clear lines of communication between local governments, the public, and FDOT. We will be assisting in public outreach measures including canvassing, presentations and meetings with local governments, the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization (R2CTPO), local homeowner associations, and others. Additionally, we are assisting in the preparation of the public meetings and hearings required during the PD&E process based on federal and state laws and guidelines.

The I95/US 1 Interchange located at milepost 40.8 of Interstate 95 will consider both the interchange and approximately a 1-mile segment of US 1 from Destination Daytona Lane to Broadway Ave/Plantation Oaks Boulevard. This interchange is considered by many to be the gateway to Volusia County. This interchange sees millions of visitors a year particularly during the annual major events such as Biketoberfest Fest and Bike Week This interchange was designed and built over 50 years ago, and the redesign will address the transportation demand and operational and safety needs of this area. This project is unique in nature and requires GCM’s expertise. Many businesses in this region depend heavily on the two major events each year. GCM is working closely to ensure clear lines of communication are established and maintained between these businesses, the local governments, the general public, and FDOT. We will be assisting in public outreach measures including identifying key stakeholders in the area, canvassing, presentations and meetings with local governments, the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization (R2CTPO), local homeowner associations, and others. Additionally, we are assisting in the preparation of the public meetings and hearings required during the PD&E process based on federal and state laws and guidelines.

The City of New Smyrna Beach retained GCM’s services to assist in a wide variety of tasks. These include but are not limited to:
• Identifying and seeking funding for transportation related projects
• Reviewing legislative policy statements of other governments and lobbying groups to identify topics that may affect the City’s transportation priorities
• Assisting the City Commission, City Manager, and staff in the coordination and development of transportation elements of the City’s legislative program

The City of Ormond Beach retained GCM’s services to assist in a wide variety of tasks. These include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the City in addressing resiliency through the identification of partners, and funding opportunities to aid in the advancement of a resilient community

• Assisting the City Commission, City Manager, and staff in the coordination and development of the City’s Infrastructure and Resiliency Programs

• Providing support for recommended capital projects based on empirical data

GCM will provide professional services needed to support various planning and project development activities conducted in the Planning and Environmental Management Office (PLEMO.) GCM will provide data analysis, comments, and recommendations to FDOT to support coordination of local and regional planning efforts, conducting, reviewing, and implementing a variety of transportation planning, project development, and community engagement activities.

GCM will assist in developing and delivering a training program for project managers on emerging community engagement best practices and document case study applications of enhanced community engagement practices. Throughout this process, GCM will assist FDOT District 5 in understanding the strengths of their existing community engagement training and help to develop supplemental trainings in areas where gaps may exist. After creating this training program, it will be implemented into three professional service contracts as case studies. GCM will then work alongside the project managers of these case studies to refine the trainings and help to implement enhanced community engagement practices.

A traffic analysis is currently underway at the intersection of John Young Parkway (US 17 92) and Hoagland Boulevard/ Pleasant Hill Road. GCM will assist FDOT in studying this intersection from a community perspective to advance technical traffic and design solutions to assist in addressing safety, congestion, and connectivity/accessibility concerns. The improvements will be considered in the context of surrounding land use, business access, and accommodating traffic and travel demand.