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Okaloosa-Walton 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment Adopted August 22, 2013 This report was financed in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, the Florida Department of Transportation, and local participating governments, in partial fulfillment of UPWP Work Task C.2

Staff contact for this Document Christy R. Johnson, AICP, Planner III E-mail: Christy.johnson@wfrpc.org Page 2

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Background In 1962 the United States Congress passed legislation that required the formation of a Metropolitan Planning Organization or Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) for any urbanized area with a population greater than 50,000. A Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is a federally-mandated and federally-funded transportation policy-making organization in the United States that is made up of representatives from local governments. Congress created TPOs in order to ensure that existing and future expenditures of governmental funds for transportation projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive ( 3-C ) planning process. A nineteen (19) member TPO Governing Board acts as the authority on all local transportation planning matters and ensures that all entities engaging in transportation related activities conform to statutory requirements. The Governor of Florida has designated the five Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners to serve on the TPO Governing Board along with three members of the Walton County Board of County Commissioners; three members of the Fort Walton Beach City Council; two council members each from the cities of Crestview and Destin; and one council member each from the cities of Valparaiso, Niceville, Mary Esther and DeFuniak Springs. Some of the transportation products that are developed by the TPO staff are the Transportation Improvement Program, which is a five year plan of funded transportation projects, a freight plan, which is a plan based on needed projects related to the movement of goods and services, and a Regional Intelligent Transportation Systems Plan, which involves computer technology to optimize traffic flow by utilizing traffic signal synchronization, variable message signs, and automatic vehicle locators. Optimally, this technology would be monitored from a Transportation Management Center. The TPO also adopts a Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan which identifies needed improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians such as bicycle lanes, sidewalks, off-road facilities, paved shoulders, lane restriping, and road diets which reduces the number of travel lanes by allowing more room for bicycle/pedestrian uses. A Transit Development Plan, which is a 10 year plan for public transportation improvements in the area, is also adopted by the TPO. Moreover, the TPO also adopts a Long Range Transportation Plan, which is updated every five years and identifies transportation improvements for at least the next 20 years. The Okaloosa-Walton 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Update (LRTP), or Transportation- Outlook 2035, was approved on March 15, 2012, and is based on transportation projects that are cost affordable. Construction phase funds for the widening of SR 123 and PD&E phase fund for the U.S. 331 (SR 83) widening project from Interstate 10 (SR 8) to the Alabama State Line have been added in FY 2011-2015 of the Okaloosa-Walton 2035 LRTP. This report details the amendment to the Okaloosa-Walton 2035 LRTP to add the additional funds. Amendment The Okaloosa-Walton 2035 Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) adopted the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) on March 15, 2012, through Resolution O-W 12-09. The Cost Feasible Plan (CFP) component of the LRTP includes a selection of projects by phases from the 2035 Needs Plan. After being identified as transportation improvements needed to accommodate projected growth, the projects were evaluated according to adopted evaluation criteria. Higher ranking projects were then programmed in the CFP according to the forecast of available revenues and phases of completion in five year increments. The estimated cost for each phase is shown in year of expenditure. The 2035 CFP is the basis for the annual project Page 4

priority process that the TPO provides to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for programming its Five Year Work Program. In August, 2013, the TPO approved an amendment to the CFP through Resolution O-W 13-12. FDOT made a change to the FY 2014-2018 Work Program in early 2013 that was the result of the most recent Revenue Estimating Conference. FDOT advanced the widening of almost 4 miles of SR 123 in Okaloosa County from SR 85 South to north of Turkey Creek and added a new Project Development and Environment (PD&E) phases for the four lane improvement of US 331 from I-10 to the Alabama State Line in FY 2014. The 4 lane improvement of SR 123 is divided into three segments (South to North): 1. North of SR 85 South to north of Toms Creek 2. North of Toms Creek to north of Turkey Creek 3. North of Turkey Creek to SR 85 North (interchange) Segment No. 1 was cost feasible for construction in the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan in FYs 2026-2030. Segment No. 2 was included in the adopted 2035 Needs Plan (assessment of needs through 2035), but was not cost feasible. Segment No. 3 was included in the FDOT Work Program for construction. The purpose of the amendment is to advance Segment No. 1 to FY 2014 and to add Segment No. 2 as cost feasible for construction in FY 2014. A PD&E study for the 4 lane improvement of US 331 (I-10 to the state line) The widening of US 331 to four lanes from US 90 to the Alabama State Line was included in the adopted 2035 Needs Plan. The purpose of this amendment is to add a PD&E phase as cost feasible in the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan. Public Involvement Two public workshops were held, the first in DeFuniak Springs on June, 24, 2013, and the second in Crestview on July 2, 2013, to inform the public about the amendment process for the Long Range Transportation Plan. Total public attendance at the meetings was twenty-two. A proof of publication for the two workshops is attached. Also attached are flyers with project maps and amendment information that were distributed at the workshops. The TPO and advisory committees recommended approval of Resolution O-W 13-12 on August 22, 2013. The TPO held a public hearing on the matter and approved the resolution by a roll call vote. The TPO meeting notice was published in the Northwest Florida Daily News on August 15, 2013. A proof of publication of the meeting is attached. A modified Transportation Outlook 2035 Adopted Cost Feasible Plan Spreadsheet is also attached. Changes to Project IDs 17, 27, 28, and 29 are highlighted. Page 5

LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS From time to time it becomes necessary to amend or modify the LRTP. The need for this may arise from an increase in funding resulting in a project being moved from the Needs Plan to the Cost Feasible Plan. It may also arise from a significant change in the land use assumptions or other regionally significant changes. If the need to amend or modify the Plan should occur, the following procedure will be followed. As per the Metropolitan Planning Organization Program Management Handbook and the Requirements of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for Users, the Long Range Transportation Plan may be amended or modified at any time. The plan amendment and modification process is subject to all the requirements of a plan update, including public involvement. Documentation shall include, but is not limited to, a revised analysis of the impacts of the proposed plan revision to the transportation system, documentation of the public involvement process, new maps, documentation and data files of the revised model and/or technique, and a revised balancing of project costs versus forecasted revenues. The TPO must adopt Long Range Transportation Plan amendments at an advertised TPO Public Hearing per the TPO s Public Participation Program (PPP). In the case of a modification to the LRTP, in which a project that is already included in the LRTP needs to be changed, edited or corrected, an inclusion of the project specific information shall be in the advertisement placed for the TPO meeting at which the modification will be brought to the TPO for approval. Amendments may result from changes to the financial plan, the addition of new projects, and changing priorities (for example, moving projects from the Needs Assessment to the Cost Feasible Plan). Any amendments to the LRTP will require a specific round of public outreach to include at least one advertised public workshop for each phase of the LRTP that will be affected by the inclusion or deletion of the proposed project in the LRTP. Any amendment to the LRTP will require that the entire plan be in compliance with all current regulations. An advertised public workshop and a public hearing at a TPO meeting will be done for each step of the Plan that needs to be amended, following the same steps as the entire LRTP process. For clarification, an amendment is a major change in project cost, project phase initiation dates, or a major change in design concept or design scope. A modification includes minor changes to project phase costs and minor changes to project phase initiation dates. A modification does not require public review and comment, but an amendment does require public review and comment. Page 6

Amended Cost in Year of Expenditure Illustrated in the table below is the changes in CFP cost by funding category for Fiscal Years 2011-2035. Costs beyond 2015 are show in Year of Expenditure Dollars. Funding Category Adopted CFP Modification 1 Modification 2 Amendment 1 SIS 286,366,600.00 287,306,427.00 318,600,479.00 384,128,970.00 Arterial 138,077,579.00 138,077,579.00 138,077,579.00 100,389,179.00 Box 75,900,000.00 75,900,000.00 75,900,000.00 75,900,000.00 Transit 63,000,000.00 63,000,000.00 63,000,000.00 63,000,000.00 ITS 1,659,900.00 1,659,900.00 1,659,900.00 1,659,900.00 Toll 348,463,615.00 348,463,615.00 348,463,615.00 348,463,615.00 Local 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 Other 25,150,000.00 25,150,000.00 25,150,000.00 25,150,000.00 Page 7

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Okaloosa-Walton TPO 2 0 3 5 L R T P A M E N D M E N T U S 3 3 1 AND S R 1 2 3 J une 24, 2013, 4:30-5:30 DeFuniak Springs City Council Chambers 71 US Hw y 90 West Purpose of Workshops The OW Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) was adopted in March 2012. It is a multimodal guide for how to improve transportation over the next 20 plus years with projected growth and funds. Every five years, the OW TPO updates the LRTP. The LRTP consists of a Needs Plan and a Cost Feasible Plan. The financial feasibility of the Cost Feasible Plan is based on projected revenues known at the time the LRTP is adopted. When additional revenues and projects are identified after the LRTP is adopted, the LRTP has to be amended to stay consistent with funding estimates and other plans. The public workshops concern adding projects to the Cost Feasible Plan. Need more information? The Okaloosa-Walton TPO welcomes your input, comments and questions on the Long Range Transportation Plan or other planning activities of the TPO. Contact: Mrs. Christy R. Johnson, AICP O-W LRTP Project Manager Christy.johnson@wfrpc.org 1-800-226-8914 x 203 Ms. Rhonda Grice Public Information Coordinator Rhonda.grice@wfrpc.org 1-800 226-8914 x214 W H AT IS T H E T R A N S P O R TAT I O N P L A N N I N G O R G A N I Z AT I O N? The Okaloosa-Walton TPO is a federally mandated and funded transportation policy making organization made up of representatives from local governments. In 1962, Congress passed legislation that required the formation of a TPO for any urbanized area with a population greater than 50,000. Federal Funding for transpiration projects and programs are channeled through this planning process. Congress created the TPOs in order to ensure that existing and future expenditures of government funds for transportation projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (3-C) planning process. The TPO is an independent agency responsible for: Convening regional stakeholders to identify and prioritize transportation needs Developing regional transportation plans and programs to address those needs Obtaining federal and state transportation funding. The TPO creates a Long Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Plan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan, Freight Master Plan, Transit Development Plan and Regional Intelligent Transportation System Plan. W H E R E D O E S T H E M O N E Y C O M E F R O M? Funds to build road and bridge projects come from state and federal gas taxes that motorists pay each time they go to the pump. Generally, when you buy a gallon of gas, 18 cents goes to federal government and 12 cents goes to Florida for transportation projects. Many counties also collect local option gas taxes that are used for local roadway maintenance and road construction. Membership The first priority for this funding is to maintain the existing system. Examples include resurfacing roadways and replacing bridges. Any remaining funds are pledged towards expanding the system. With motorists now driving shorter distances and vehicles getting better gas mileage, gas tax revenues are decreasing, thus less funding is available for the transportation system. If you look at the average fill-up being 15 gallons, the average motorist pays 5,70 in state and federal gas taxes per fill Number of Members Okaloosa County BCC 5 Walton County BCC 3 City of Fort Walton Beach 3 City of Destin 2 City of Crestview 2 City of Mary Esther 1 City of Valparaiso 1 City of Niceville 1 City of DeFuniak Springs 1 up. This equates to less than 20 per month per motorist going towards taxes. Page 10

A M E N D I N G T H E L R T P F O R US 331 NORTH FDOT made a change to the Tentative FY 2014-2018 Work Program in early 2013 that was the result of the most recent Revenue Estimating Conferences. A new feasibility study for the four lane improvements of US 331 from I-10 to the Alabama line was added to FY 14. The estimated cost of the study is 3 million. US 331 is on the FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS), a transportation system that is made up of facilities and services of statewide and interregional significance. A SIS facility contains all forms of transportation for moving both people and goods, including linkages that provide for smooth and efficient transfers between modes and major facilities. The 28 mile project was included in the 2035 LRTP Needs Plan. Since funding is being added to the FDOT Work Program, the 2035 LRTP Cost Feasible Plan must be amended to include the feasibility study and design. The LRTP may be amended at any time. The plan amendment process is subject to all the requirements of a LRTP update, including public involvement. Documentation will include, but is not limited to, a revised analysis of the proposed plan revision to the transportation system, documentation of the public involvement process, new maps, documents and revised balancing of project costs versus forecast revenues. The Cost Feasible Plan contains over 690 million in projects that are needed transportation improvements for the roadways, transit systems, bicyclists, pedestrians and the Intelligent Transportation System. The Next Step A M E N D I N G THE LRTP FOR SR 123 The next public workshop is in Crestview on July 2 from 5-6 p.m. in Room 120 of the Okaloosa Courthouse, 101 East James Lee Blvd. The workshop will provide the public an opportunity to comment on an amendment to the Cost Feasible portion of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The purpose of the amendment is to add construction for the widening of SR 123 in State FY 2014 and a new feasibility study in State FY 2014 and design in State FY 2024 to 2025 to widen US 331 from I-10 to the Alabama State Line. Both projects are on the Florida Department of Transportation's Strategic Intermodal System. It is recommended that at least one month be between meetings for a LRTP amendment to be processed. The OW TPO will consider approving an amendment to the 2035 LRTP with a public hearing on August 15 at 3 p.m. Comments from the public workshops will be conveyed to the TPO. FDOT made a change to the Tentative FY 2014 through 2018 Work Program in early 2013 that was the result of the most recent Revenue Estimating Conferences. FDOT advanced the widening of nearly 4 miles of SR 123 from SR 85 South to north of Turkey Creek. The 2035 OW LRTP was adopted March 2012. The LRTP consists of a plan of needed improvements and a financially feasible Cost Feasible Plan. The construction of only 2 miles from SR 85 S to north of Toms Creek was funded in the Cost Feasible Plan in FYs 2026-2030. SR 123 is on the FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). SIS is a transportation system that is made up of facilities and services of statewide and interregional significance. A SIS facility contains all forms of transportation for moving both people and goods, including linkages that provide for smooth and efficient transfers between modes and major facilities. Both segments to widen SR 123 were advanced in the FDOT Work Program to FY 2014. The middle segment from north of Toms Creek to north of Turkey Creek was in the Needs Plan but must be amended into the Cost Feasible Plan. In addition, the southern segment is being advanced from FYs 2026-2030 to FY 2014 for consistency with the FDOT Five Year Program. Page 11

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Okaloosa-Walton TPO 2 0 3 5 L R T P A M E N D M E N T S R 1 2 3 AND U S 3 3 1 J uly 2, 2013 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Okaloosa County Courthouse Room 120 101 James Lee Bouleva rd Crestview, FL Purpose of Workshops The OW Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) was adopted in March 2012. It is a multimodal guide for how to improve transportation over the next 20 plus years with projected growth and funds. Every five years, the OW TPO updates the LRTP. The LRTP consists of a Needs Plan and a Cost Feasible Plan. The financial feasibility of the Cost Feasible Plan is based on projected revenues known at the time the LRTP is adopted. When additional revenues and projects are identified after the LRTP is adopted, the LRTP has to be amended to stay consistent with funding estimates and other plans. The public workshops concern adding projects to the Cost Feasible Plan. Need more information? The Okaloosa-Walton TPO welcomes your input, comments and questions on the Long Range Transportation Plan or other planning activities of the TPO. Contact: Mrs. Christy R. Johnson, AICP O-W LRTP Project Manager Christy.johnson@wfrpc.org 1-800-226-8914 x 203 Ms. Rhonda Grice Public Information Coordinator Rhonda.grice@wfrpc.org 1-800 226-8914 x214 W H AT IS T H E T R A N S P O R TAT I O N P L A N N I N G O R G A N I Z AT I O N? The Okaloosa-Walton TPO is a federally mandated and funded transportation policy making organization made up of representatives from local governments. In 1962, Congress passed legislation that required the formation of a TPO for any urbanized area with a population greater than 50,000. Federal Funding for transpiration projects and programs are channeled through this planning process. Congress created the TPOs in order to ensure that existing and future expenditures of government funds for transportation projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (3-C) planning process. The TPO is an independent agency responsible for: Convening regional stakeholders to identify and prioritize transportation needs Developing regional transportation plans and programs to address those needs Obtaining federal and state transportation funding. The TPO creates a Long Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Plan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan, Freight Master Plan, Transit Development Plan and Regional Intelligent Transportation System Plan. W H E R E D O E S T H E M O N E Y C O M E F R O M? Funds to build road and bridge projects come from state and federal gas taxes that motorists pay each time they go to the pump. Generally, when you buy a gallon of gas, 18 cents goes to federal government and another 12 cents goes to Florida for transportation projects. Many counties also collect local option gas taxes that are used for local roadway maintenance and road construction. Membership The first priority for this funding is to maintain the existing system. Examples include resurfacing roadways and replacing bridges. Any remaining funds are pledged towards expanding the system. With motorists now driving shorter distances and vehicles getting better gas mileage, gas tax revenues are decreasing, thus less funding is available for the transportation system. If you look at the average fill-up being 15 gallons, the average motorist pays 5.70 in state and federal gas taxes per fill Number of Members Okaloosa County BCC 5 Walton County BCC 3 City of Fort Walton Beach 3 City of Destin 2 City of Crestview 2 City of Mary Esther 1 City of Valparaiso 1 City of Niceville 1 City of DeFuniak Springs 1 up. This equates to less than 20 per month per motorist going towards taxes. Page 14

A M E N D I N G T H E L R T P F O R SR 123 FDOT made a change to the Tentative FY 2014 through 2018 Work Program in early 2013 that was the result of the most recent Revenue Estimating Conferences. FDOT advanced the widening of nearly 4 miles of SR 123 from SR 85 South to north of Turkey Creek. The 2035 OW LRTP was adopted March 2012. The LRTP consists of a plan of needed improvements and a financially feasible Cost Feasible Plan. The construction of only 1.9 miles from SR 85 S to north of Toms Creek was funded in the Cost Feasible Plan in FYs 2026-2030. SR 123 is on the FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). SIS is a transportation system that is made up of facilities and services of statewide and interregional significance. A SIS facility contains all forms of transportation for moving both people and goods, including linkages that provide for smooth and efficient transfers between modes and major facilities. Both segments to widen SR 123 were advanced in the FDOT Work Program to FY 2014. The middle segment from north of Toms Creek to north of Turkey Creek was in the Needs Plan but must be amended into the Cost Feasible Plan. In addition, the southern segment is being advanced from FYs 2026-2030 to FY 2014 for consistency with the FDOT Five Year Program. The Next Step A M E N D I N G T H E L R T P F O R U S 3 3 1 N O R T H The workshop will provide the public an opportunity to comment on an amendment to the Cost Feasible portion of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The purpose of the amendment is to add construction for the widening of SR 123 in State FY 2014 and a new feasibility study in State FY 2014 and design in State FY 2024 to 2025 to widen US 331 from I-10 to the Alabama State Line. Both projects are on the Florida Department of Transportation's Strategic Intermodal System. It is recommended that at least one month be between meetings for a LRTP amendment to be processed. The OW TPO will consider approving an amendment to the 2035 LRTP with a public hearing on August 15 at 3 p.m. Comments from the public workshops will be conveyed to the TPO. FDOT made a change to the Tentative FY 2014-2018 Work Program in early 2013 that was the result of the most recent Revenue Estimating Conferences. A new feasibility study for the four lane improvements of US 331 from I-10 to the Alabama line was added to FY 14. The estimated cost of the study is 3 million. US 331 is on the FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS), a transportation system that is made up of facilities and services of statewide and interregional significance. A SIS facility contains all forms of transportation for moving both people and goods, including linkages that provide for smooth and efficient transfers between modes and major facilities. The 20 plus mile project was included in the 2035 LRTP Needs Plan. Since funding is being added to the FDOT Work Program, the 2035 LRTP Cost Feasible Plan must be amended to include the feasibility study and design. The LRTP may be amended at any time. The plan amendment process is subject to all the requirements of a LRTP update, including public involvement. Documentation will include, but is not limited to, a revised analysis of the proposed plan revision to the transportation system, documentation of the public involvement process, new maps, documents and revised balancing of project costs versus forecast revenues. The Cost Feasible Plan contains over 690 million in projects that are needed transportation improvements for the roadways, transit systems, bicyclists, pedestrians and the Intelligent Transportation System. Page 15

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Transportation Outlook 2035 Cost Feasible Plan - Adopted Amendment No. 1 August 2013 ( Highlighted in Yellow) Resolution 0-W Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 Project Roadway Project of Current Length Project Grand ID Corridor From To Description County Commerce Priority (miles) Cost (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Total Strategic Intermodal System (SIS)/Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS) Cost Feasible Plan Projects 16 US331 (SR83) Edgewood Circle I-10 (SR8) Provide 4 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 4.673 2,298,000 20,000,950 29,309,544 51,608,494 51,608,494 104 US331 (SR83) Owl's Head Road North Nokuse Plantation Provide 4 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 2.26 7,866,000 7,866,000 7,866,000 99 US331 (SR83) North Nokuse Plantation Edgewood Circle Provide 4 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 2.809 14,820,000 14,820,000 14,820,000 14,820,000 15 US 331 (SR83) North of SR20 Owl's Head Road Provide 4 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 5.035 531,165 28,003,165 28,534,330 28,534,330 100 US331 (SR83) South of Bay Grove Rd South of SR20 Provide 4 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 4.697 28,520,167 28,520,167 28,520,167 28,520,167 14 US331 (SR83) South end of Bridge North end of Bridge Provide 4 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 3.7 176,700,999 939,827 102,700,000 103,639,827 103,639,827 17 US 331 (SR83) US 90 (SR10) Alabama State Line Provide 4 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 23.7 168,756,000 3,075,000 3,075,000 21,500,000 21,500,000 - - - - 24,575,000 27 SR123 North of SR85 South North of Toms Creek Provide 4 lanes of capacity Okaloosa No Yes 1.86 19,617,530 2,060,260 11,087 17,546,183 19,617,530 19,617,530 28 SR123 North of Toms Creek North of Turkey Creek Provide 4 lanes of capacity Okaloosa No Yes 1.86 23,582,054 2,558,970-21,023,084 23,582,054 23,582,054 29 SR123 North of Turkey Creek SR85 North Provide 4 lanes of capacity Okaloosa No Yes 1.68 16,865,568 2,350,570-14,514,998 16,865,568 16,865,568 7 US98 (SR30) Okaloosa County Line Tang O Mar Drive Provide 6 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 3.33 35,845,508 49,500,000 49,500,000 49,500,000 Construct grade separated interchange 103 SR85 at Duke Field Entrance Okaloosa Yes Yes NA 15,000,000 15,000,000 15,000,000 15,000,000 Totals 499,707,826 12,342,800 21,483,029 279,303,141 313,128,970 21,500,000 21,500,000-49,500,000-49,500,000 - - - - - - - - 384,128,970 Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 Project Roadway Project of Current Length Project Grand ID Corridor From To Description County Commerce Priority (miles) Cost (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Total Other Arterial Cost Feasible Plan Projects Advance Traffic Management System (TMS) 98 Areawide Signal System Upgrade FWB No Yes NA 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 Areawide computerized traffic signal system 101 Areawide Signal System Upgrade Okaloosa No Yes NA 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 Areawide computerized traffic signal system 102 Areawide Signal System Upgrade Walton No Yes NA 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 SR285 and US90 (SR10) at Mossy Head 86 Build Park and Ride Lot Walton NA No - 150,000 189,000 189,000 189,000 SR85 and Commerce Drive in the Crestview Community Center parking lot 87 Build Park and Ride Lot Okaloosa NA No - 150,000 189,000 189,000 189,000 Rattlesnake Bluff Road and SR85 89 Build Park and Ride Lot Okaloosa NA No - 150,000 189,000 189,000 189,000 91 SR20 and East Bay Loop Road (Freeport) Build Park and Ride Lot Walton NA No - 150,000 189,000 189,000 189,000 US331 (SR83) and Rockhill Road 92 Build Park and Ride Lot Walton NA No - 150,000 189,000 189,000 189,000 74 Express Transit Service DeFuniak Springs South Walton County Provide express transit service Walton NA No 22 2,537,500 441,000 441,000 358,750 3,587,500 3,946,250 4,387,250 75 Express Transit Service Niceville Destin Provide express transit service Okaloosa NA No 12 2,610,000 453,600 453,600 369,000 3,690,000 4,059,000 4,512,600 72 Express Transit Service Fort Walton Beach Destin Provide express transit service Okaloosa NA No 7 2,537,500 441,000 441,000 358,750 3,587,500 3,946,250 4,387,250 2 US98 (SR30) SR87 (Santa Rosa County) Hurlburt Field Entrance Provide 6 lanes of capacity Okaloosa Yes Yes 11.2 131,829,953 5,762,693 5,762,693 14,517,982 14,517,982 20,280,676 42 Crestview Bypass (west) US90 (SR10) SR85 North Provide 4 lanes of capacity Okaloosa No Yes 4.35 29,894,505 2,973,717 2,973,717 19,352,759 19,352,759 22,326,475 55 PJ Adams/Antioch Road SR85 (Ferdon Boulevard) US90 (SR10) Provide 4 lanes of capacity Okaloosa Yes Yes 5.271 98,900,000 4,433,000 4,433,000 21,496,021 21,496,021 25,929,021 52 Hollywood Blvd. Extension US98 (SR30) Hill Avenue Provide 2 lanes of capacity Okaloosa No Yes 1.02 15,933,083 818,839 818,839 964,725 964,725 1,783,564 Provide 2 lanes of enhanced capacity 51 Destin Cross Town Connector Stahlman Avenue Main Street Okaloosa No Yes 1.67 5,936,850 694,386 694,386 4,358,700 4,358,700 5,905,538 5,905,538 10,958,624 2,478,720 1 US98 (SR30) at Stahlman Avenue Major intersection improvement Okaloosa Yes No 0.001 2,844,000 390,720 390,720 2,088,000 2,088,000 37,688,400 37,688,400 27 SR123 North of SR85 South North of Toms Creek Provide 4 lanes of capacity Okaloosa Yes Yes 2 21,660,000 37,688,400 Totals 296,173,392 4,433,000-2,400,000 6,833,000 5,003,703-945,000 5,948,703 6,153,413 - - 6,153,413 15,336,822 6,446,700-21,783,522 964,725 41,935,280 16,770,538 59,670,542 100,389,179 Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 Project Roadway Project of Current Length Project Cost Grand Corridor County C Commerce (miles)) (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Total ID From To Description Priority Per Yr Box Funds NA Areawide Traffic Signal System - Operations and Maintenance Okaloosa NA Yes 400,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 8,000,000 NA Areawide Traffic Signal System - Operations and Maintenance Walton NA Yes 200,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000 NA Traffic signal synchronization system enhancements Both NA Yes 300,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 6,000,000 NA Corridor Management Plan Development Both NA Yes 125,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 625,000 2,500,000 NA Corridor Management Improvement Projects Both NA Yes 1,625,000 8,125,000 8,125,000 8,125,000 8,125,000 8,125,000 8,125,000 8,125,000 8,125,000 32,500,000 NA Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Both NA Yes 400,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 8,000,000 NA Enhancement Program Both NA Yes 14,900,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,800,000 3,800,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 14,900,000 Totals 17,950,000-18,750,000 18,750,000 18,950,000 18,950,000 19,050,000 19,050,000 19,150,000 19,150,000 75,900,000 Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 Project Roadway Project of Current Length Project Grand ID Corridor From To Description County Commerce Priority (miles) Cost (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Total Transit Projects NA Transit Maintenance Funding transit services Okaloosa NA Yes 13,300,000 13,300,000 14,900,000 14,900,000 16,600,000 16,600,000 18,200,000 18,200,000 63,000,000 of the existing and routes Combination of FTA funds and State funds Totals - - - - - - - 13,300,000 13,300,000 - - 14,900,000 14,900,000 - - 16,600,000 16,600,000 - - 18,200,000 18,200,000 63,000,000 Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 Project Roadway Project of Current Length Project Grand ID Corridor From To Description County Commerce Priority (miles) Cost (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Total ITS Master Plan Projects NA Traffic Operations Center Both NA Yes 500,000 630,000 630,000 630,000 50,400 NA Equipment Upgrades Both NA Yes 40,000 50,400 50,400 189,000 979,500 NA Intersection Detection Systems Both NA Yes 600,000 189,000 222,000 222,000 261,000 261,000 307,500 307,500 Totals 1,140,000 - - - - - - 869,400 869,400 - - 222,000 222,000 - - 261,000 261,000 - - 307,500 307,500 1,659,900 Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 Project Roadway Project of Current Length Project Grand ID Corridor From To Description County Commerce Priority (miles) Cost (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Total Toll Funded Cost Feasible Plan Projects NA Mid-Bay Bridge Road Range Road SR85 Construct new 2 lane facility Okaloosa Yes 8.1 Under CST - NA Mid-Bay Bridge Road Mid-Bay Bridge Range Road Construct new 4 lane facility Okaloosa Yes 2.8 Under CST - 39 Mid-Bay Bridge Road Range Road SR85 Widen to 4 lanes Okaloosa Yes 8.1 59,683,728 25,021,615 2,159,400 2,159,400 22,862,215 22,862,215 252,126,000 322,686,000 38 Mid-Bay Bridge South Approach North Approach Add new 2 lane bridge span Okaloosa Yes 3.6 195,400,000 23,940,000 23,940,000 46,620,000 46,620,000 252,126,000 82A NWFTCA - Airport Connector SR123 SR85 Provide 4 lanes of new capacity Okaloosa No No 600,000 756,000 756,000 26,855,400 26,855,400 Totals 255,683,728 46,620,000 46,620,000 274,988,215 274,988,215 348,463,615 Page 18

Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 Project Roadway Project of Current Length Project Grand ID Corridor From To Description County Commerce Priority (miles) Cost (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Total Local Funded Cost Feasible Plan Projects 14 US331 (SR83) South end of Bridge North end of Bridge Provide 6 lanes of capacity Walton Yes Yes 3.7 75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 Totals 75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 75,000,000 Project Project Description of Current Length Project Highway Total 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 ID County Commerce Priority (miles) Cost (2010 ) PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total PE/PDE ROW CST Total Source Other Projects Construct grade separated interchange at Hurlburt Field Entrance 3 US98 (SR30) at the Hurlburt Field Entrance Okaloosa Yes Yes NA 21,000,000 1,000,000 24,150,000 25,150,000 - - (Department of Defense Funds and other federal and state funds are currently being sought to implement project) Totals 21,000,000 1,000,000 24,150,000 25,150,000 - - - - 2026-2030 2031-2035 Other Arterial Sub Total 143,657,417 Fiscal Year Sub Totals 16,775,800 22,483,029 380,853,141 420,111,970 31,859,102-33,864,400 87,223,502 6,153,413 96,120,000 34,072,000 136,345,413 15,336,822 6,446,700 310,899,215 332,682,737 964,725 41,935,280 54,428,038 97,328,042 653,579,694 Page 19