Vehicular and Pedestrian Movement
This board was compiled of graphics that show the community different aspects of transportation and recreational possibilities that could be created to accommodate movement throughout the city of Maitland. Sidewalk systems, bike paths and walking paths were the focus of this station as well as the aesthetic alternatives for the construction methods for the linked transportation system.
The following is the board presented to the community at the first 3 Communtiy Forums meetings.
FL Department of Transportation and City of Maitland, Florida Maitland Area Transportation Study
This graphic is a cross section of the new alignment for Horatio Avenue proposed with the Town Center design. Moving from left to right, the diagram shows that there is a 12' activity/landscape area proposed between the 10' on-street parking and the buildings. There is one way traffic surrounding the new city hall/park which allows the roadway to be narrowed to one 12' lane. At that point the section moves into the park area and shows a 10' wide planting area for street trees. To the right of that is an 18' pedestrian path that will be used as the daily sidewalk system or be the location for downtown special events such as farmers markets and art festivals. Beyond the pedestrian walkway is the central park area which can be used also for daily activities and special events.
Downtown Maitland Redevelopment Area Transportation Issues
The City and State have been working together to initiate improvements to the transportation circulation through out the Maitland. The graphic presented at the community forum outlines the existing plan that will help alleviate traffic on Maitland Avenue and decrease the number of vehicles that utilize the intersection of U.S. 17/92 (Orlando Avenue) and Horatio Avenue.
The Maitland Boulevard off ramp project is under design and will redirect traffic from Maitland Avenue to 17/92. 17/92 also called Orlando Avenue, is a state road that was designed to handle a heavier volume of traffic than Maitland Avenue. The off ramp will create a more direct route for traffic to flow south from Maitland Boulevard. A traffic signal is proposed for the intersection of Mayo Avenue and 17/92. It will service the off ramp but also add a traffic light for the Mayo Avenue residents which will also create a much safer and efficient way for the residents to enter into 17/92
The Swoope Avenue extension, referred to as Sybelia Parkway North, will be created byextending Swoope Avenue north to intersect with 17/92 across from Sybelia Avenue. This additional cut through road will allow traffic to turn north onto 17/92 without having to enter into the intersection of Horatio Avenue and 17/92. This direct connection will help to reduce traffic at this location.
Alleviate 'cut-through' traffic using Maitland Avenue through Downtown This map is showing several of the transportation improvements proposed for the downtown redevelopment including the new Maitland Boulevard off ramp and light located at the intersection of Greenwood Road and 17/92. It also shows a representation of the extension of Swoope Avenue to 17/92. This new roadway, also known as Sybelia Parkway, will intersect at a new light location on 17/92.For more detail click on the link to the Maitland Area Transportation Study located on this page.
Improve existing congestion at the US 17/92 and Horatio Avenue intersection
The red line on the map indicates the existing route that many vehicles use to travel through downtown Maitland. As you can see, even though 17/92 was constructed to carry a greater volume of traffic than Maitland Avenue many drivers bypass the main highway and cut through to Maitland Avenue as a short cut. Between the installation of the new Maitland Boulevard Off Ramp/light and the City Hall round-about traffic flows will shift significantly in the downtown area.
