City of Oldsmar

PROJECT AREA

A portion of Oldsmar south of Tampa Rd that encompasses the downtown area

OVERVIEW

This project included inventorying existing traffic control devices, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes; development of a traffic control study methodology for identification and warrant of all-way stop control at intersections; and preparation of conceptual designs of improvements.

The study area is primarily residential but also includes a handful of other uses, including commercial/retail establishments, schools, churches, and City owned properties (City Hall, Library, Cultural center and parks).

 

Existing Inventory

  • Stop Control Devices: There are 86 stop controls, 13 of which are all-way stop controls and five of which are signalized intersections.
  • Bicycle lanes – On approximately 19% of roadway miles within the study area.
  • Sidewalks – Approximately 92% of the network including sidewalks on both sides and 7% include a sidewalk on one side of the road only.
  • On-street parking – Available along portions of State St and St. Petersburg Dr.

CRASH DATA

  • 312 collisions were reported
  • There was 4 fatalities (3 pedestrians) and 6 severe injuries
  • 6 crashes involved a bicyclist and 6 involved a pedestrian

SAFETY CONCERNS

  • Pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure
  • Vehicle speeds
  • Yielding behavior
  • Lighting and visibility
  • Road surface conditions

PROPOSED COUNTERMEASUERS/SOLUTIONS

  • Various improvements along SR 580 and its intersections that address things such as signaling, crosswalks and other pedestrian crossings, and median extensions.
  • Multimodal improvements and speed management for St Petersburg Dr from Oakwood Blvd to Bayview Blvd.
  • All-way stop control or some other form of traffic calming and protected pedestrian crossings at the intersections of St Petersburg Dr/Federal St and St Petersburg Dr/Oakwood Blvd. Federal St. due to proximity to the school.

Contact Information

Project Contact: Valerie Brookens

Email: vbrookens@forwardpinellas.org

Phone: 727.464.5653

Project Documents