Penman Road COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Improving the safety of all roadway users along the Penman Road corridor
Penman Road COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Improving the safety of all roadway users along the Penman Road corridor
About Penman Road Project
This project involves improvements along Penman Road between the intersections of Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard. The Penman Road corridor is located within the 3 communities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and terminating within Atlantic Beach. This project includes multiple safety improvements converting several intersections to a roundabout configuration to allow traffic calming and mitigate high-crash locations. These improvements also include the installation of over 20 mid block crossings and a shared use path on the east side of Penman Road for school children and beach goers to utilize. These improvements will provide a safer environment for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists as an all-inclusive design.
This project has concluded an initial study phase that analyzed existing and future traffic demands and forecasting the effects of various intersection and median improvements. This study resulted in the proposed roundabouts, mid block crossings, and landscaped medians shown on the concept. After presenting these findings and concept to the city council, the project is now in progress of developing conceptual plans that will include roadway typical sections, plan view layouts, and initial design layouts of the proposed corridor improvements. After close and sustained coordination with COJ, the Public Works departments and elected officials of Jacksonville and Neptune Beaches and the general public, 30% design plans are currently being developed and next steps will be for approval to complete design work for final construction plans for the proposed improvements.
Penman Road Traffic Study
Abstract
The complete streets study for Penman Road, spanning from Beach Boulevard to Atlantic Boulevard in Duval County, Florida, aims to enhance the corridor's usability for all modes of travel. The study focused on improving safety, reducing vehicle speeds, adding pedestrian crossings, and enhancing facilities for non-motorized users. Penman Road has an average 85th percentile speed of 40 mph, with passenger cars accounting for over 99% of the total traffic. Several options were evaluated, and the proposed modifications include implementing a raised median to reduce pedestrian crossing distances, establishing roundabouts to facilitate safe crossings and slow traffic, adding dedicated multiuse paths and sidewalks, and improving lighting along the corridor. The proposed changes are expected to significantly improve the safety and comfort of non-motorists on Penman Road.
The full traffic study is available for download in the "Downloads" section below.
Resources
FDOT, Florida Roundabouts
FHWA, Roundabout Resources
FDOT, Florida Roundabouts
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is actively promoting the installation of modern roundabouts throughout the state highway system due to their proven safety and operational benefits. Currently, there are approximately 20 roundabouts operating... Read More
FDOT, Complete Streets
FHWA, Roundabout Resources
FDOT, Florida Roundabouts
Laying the ground work for Complete Streets: Only about 50% of Complete Streets is within the ROW, What happens outside the ROW determines the final levels of "completeness", FDOT only deals with the ROW, Local governments rule their own destiny... Read More
FHWA, Roundabout Resources
FHWA, Roundabout Resources
FHWA, Roundabout Resources
Roundabouts are a Proven Safety Countermeasure because they can substantially reduce crashes that result in serious injury or death. Roundabouts can: Improve safety, Promote lower speeds and traffic calming, Reduce conflict points... Read More
FHWA, Complete Streets
FHWA, Roundabout Brochure
FHWA, Roundabout Resources
A Complete Street is safe, and feels safe, for all users. The majority of States and hundreds of local jurisdictions have adopted Complete Streets Policies, and FHWA is supporting these transportation agencies to plan, implement and evaluate equitable streets... Read More
FHWA, Roundabout Brochure
FHWA, Roundabout Brochure
FHWA, Roundabout Brochure
What is a Roundabout? A roundabout is a type of circular intersection, but is quite unlike a neighborhood traffic circle or large rotary. Roundabouts have been proven safer and more efficient than other types of circular intersections... Read More