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University Boulevard Pedestrian/Cyclist Safety Study

Study Process

The University Boulevard Pedestrian/Cyclist Safety Study follows the County’s process for safety and roadway improvement projects. This process involves an interdisciplinary approach, combining engineering and transportation planning to identify transportation needs, determine suitable improvements, and assess the potential impacts on the surrounding community and environment. The process also involves extensive public outreach and community engagement to ensure that local vision and needs are captured during the project's initial development phase. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Orange County Transportation Planning Division at 407-836-8014 or at Krista.Taraszewski@ocfl.net Opens an email in your default email app

Here is a brief description of the key steps that will be used for the University Boulevard Pedestrian/Cyclist Safety Study.

Data Collection

Before developing improvement alternatives, the study team performed data collection and existing conditions analysis to understand the area's needs and anticipated changes based on local development activity and other agency transportation plans. Information was collected from available data sources and field reviews to analyze University Boulevard within the study limits for:

  • Roadway characteristics
  • Traffic operations and conditions
  • Recent crash history
  • Drainage patterns
  • Environmental features
  • Cultural resources
  • Utilities
  • Existing and future land use designation
  • Development activity
  • Future transportation plans

The collected information guided the determination of needs for users of the study corridor and viable improvement alternatives to better serve pedestrians and cyclists. Local stakeholders were engaged throughout the data collection step to provide input and feedback on existing conditions and planning activities.

The data collection and analysis will be documented in the Corridor Analysis Technical Memorandum available on the page once finalized.

Alternatives Development and Analysis

Following the completion of data collection and analysis, improvement alternatives were developed to address the identified needs of the corridor users, specifically pedestrians and cyclists. Each alternative was evaluated based on its impacts on the human environment (neighborhoods, businesses, community assets, historic resources), the natural environment (wetlands and habitats for threatened or endangered species, floodplains), the physical environment (utilities, potential contamination, drainage), and estimated costs. The results will be shared at the Alternatives Information Public Meeting, tentatively scheduled for October 21, 2024, for public input. Please check back for meeting details or to register for study updates.

Preferred Improvement

Following the Alternatives Information Public Meeting, an alternative will be selected as the preferred improvement based on technical evaluation and public input. The preferred improvement will be further refined and evaluated. These refinements may include estimating right-of-way limits, costs, and other major features needed to complete the study. The results will be shared for public review and feedback at the Recommended Improvement Concept Public Meeting, anticipated in Spring 2025. Please check back for meeting details or to register for study updates.

The results of the study will be documented in the University Boulevard Pedestrian/Cyclist Safety Study Report, which will be made available for download once finalized.

Outreach Activities

While key points of stakeholder engagement and public outreach activities are planned during the study, public feedback is encouraged and will be collected throughout the process. To receive study newsletters and public meeting invitations at key milestones, to register for the study contact list. Individuals can also stay informed about the study’s progress by visiting this regularly updated website.

Next Steps

At the conclusion of the study, the recommendations will be presented to the Orange County Local Planning Agency (LPA) and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. The study concludes with the Orange County Board of County Commissioners taking action on the study recommendations. If the recommendations are accepted, the proposed improvements will move forward to the design phase once funding is available.