St. Armands Residents Association |
CIP # 000541 |
June 24, 2021 |
Observer Article: St. Armands Circle group pursues major streetscape upgrade
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February 10, 2022 | Email from City Traffic Engineer to City Manager about options for increasing safety for St. Armands pedestrian crosswalks and the associated costs: click here |
March 11, 2022 | Email from City Traffic Engineer to City Manager about $700,000 in State funding being approved for St. Armands Circle Streetscape Improvements: click here |
August 9, 2022 | City publishes a 600+ page bid solicitation for ST. ARMAND'S KEY COMPLETE STREETS (Bid ID: 22-45BK). The City of Sarasota, Florida, is seeking Professional Engineering Services, in accordance with the provisions of the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), from qualified Engineering firms with experience in design services as further detailed in the scope of services/specifications. The general objective for the consultant is to conduct a PD&E study and prepare a set of contract documents including plans, specifications, supporting engineering analysis, calculations, and other technical documents in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policy, procedures, and requirements. The purpose of the St. Armand's Key Complete Streets project is to improve pedestrian walkability and multi-modal transportation, enhance safety and ADA measures, beautify the right-of-way, and support economic growth.
From FDOT: What is a PD&E Study? A Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study is a comprehensive study that evaluates social, economic and environmental effects associated with the proposed transportation improvements so that the FDOT can reach a decision on the type, location and conceptual design to meet the project’s proposed purpose and need. Five Steps in the Transportation Development Process:
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August 17, 2022 | Regular meeting of the St. Armands Business Improvement District (BID): The following was discussed:
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October 11, 2022 | Email (click here) from City Engineer about the advisory panel for the St. Armands Complete Streets project. The BID had two voices (BID Business Manager and BID Chairperson), but the Merchants Association and Residents Association were not offered a seat at the table. |
March 22, 2023 | Email from City Engineer about St. Armands and Lido street conditions, and attached color-coded map showing relative conditions of every street: click here |
April 10, 2023 | With only an eight day advance notice, the City announced a Public Workshop for this project: click here |
April 18, 2023 | The Public Meeting for the St. Armands Complete Streets Project was well-attended by 20+ residents and 20+ merchants. The presentation was about these three options:
Link to 15-minute Public Meeting Video: click here |
St. Armands Residents Association
P.O. Box 2482, Sarasota, FL 34230
e-mail us at: st.armands.residents.assn@gmail.com