“We’re going to be looking at some of the major interchanges, primarily the systems assistance interchange with I-95, and a number of service interchanges with Miami Avenue, Biscayne Boulevard, and Alton Road.”Īs part of the PD&E study, the department would look into transportation systems management operations to “find ways to get as much efficiency out of the existing infrastructure as possible, with minimal capital improvements. “This is above the statewide average for this type of facilities,” said Mr. In addition, the project would look into a possible access point from Miami Beach to the express lanes off I-195.įrom 2015 to 2019, there were 3,461 crashes along the I-195, in 37 locations and seven segments of the interstate, according to FDOT. Issues to be studied include the lack of bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between Miami and Miami Beach – which could create a connection between existing bicycle lanes in Miami Beach – and it would look into car crash data. The PD&E study would collect all traffic data, engineer data, surveys and data of existing conditions at the I-195 it would develop a preliminary design and it would conduct an environmental analysis, before starting the design phase. The study would build upon construction and engineering company AECOM’s June 2020 comprehensive planning study, commissioned by FDOT, where alternatives were recommended, including development of an elevated viaduct in the median to provide direct connectivity between Miami Beach and I-95, circumventing all the service interchanges and operational backups that take place along the interstate and its on and off ramps, said Robert Linares, executive vice president of transportation at metric engineering and consultant project manager for this project. “It will also relief existing and future congestion for future travel demand, as a result of the population and employment growth along the I-195, as well as connectivity between Miami and Miami Beach.” “Within the limits of the area, we will address operational efficiencies within the main line and also the exteriors nearby enhance system linkage and regional connectivity enhance multimodal connectivity, as well as improve the overall safety of the corridor,” said Ivette Funtenellas, FDOT project manager. The future project along I-195/State Road 112 from 12th Avenue in Miami to Alton Road in Miami Beach is beginning its project development and environmental (PD&E) study to determine the conceptual design. One of many possibilities could be an overhead viaduct in the highway’s median.Īccording to the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization’s Long Range Transportation Plan, the county’s population is expected to increase by 67% and employment by 38% by 2045. Spurred by growing population and area employment demand, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is kicking off public engagement to evaluate planned upgrades to I-195 to add operational efficiency and enhance connectivity and road safety.
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