as the recent presentation and discussion the Board had in February on the Central Polk
Parkway. Mr. Kordek stated it was staff’s intent to provide a comprehensive overview so the
members of the Board and public could get a complete picture of everything that is underway
or planned to be underway in the next several years in Northeast Polk County and portions of
Osceola and Orange counties. This overview focused on the major or regional highways, and
he referred to a map that illustrates all of the projects and which identifies who is responsible
for them, e.g., FDOT, Turnpike, Polk County.
William Roll, Kimley-Horn, presented project updates for the Northeast Polk Subarea Study
and Envision 2050 LRTP which included additional road improvements being considered that
will support the regional network.
Commissioner Scott asked who is responsible for County Line Road, Polk County or Plant City.
Mr. Kordek confirmed Polk County is and has been responsible for County Line Road.
Council Member Greenway asked about the widening of US 27 corridor to SR 60 to the
Highland County Line. Mr. Kordek stated the project has been in the Long Range
Transportation Plan for many years. It will need to be confirmed with FDOT.
Council Member Greenway made comments about the population growth that is expected in
the area and noted that planning is essential due to the projected growth. Mr. Roll stated the
Southport Connector will be an asset to assist with the projected growth of this area.
Secretary Nandam stated that US 27 is not the only facility that needs to be considered, and
other areas need to be focused upon due to potential growth.
Vice Chair Roberts McCarley stated that connectivity needs to be considered at concurrency
reviews, as well.
Commissioner Scott stated that it needs to be planned and to focus on the revenue needed
and other revenue streams needs to be considered in order to update and maintain the growth
and development.
Secretary Nandam noted, a network that includes the smaller communities.
Council Member Greenway related the connectivity of the communities, but stated there are
always going to be major routes/roads to get to and from the county.
Commissioner Santiago asked about the plans for the CPP East’s potential location and
routes. Mr. Roll explained about the connections to the CPP East is important and these
corridors will need significant improvements in order to facilitate the traffic flow.
Mr. Kordek made a statement that there are transit and safety, bike and pedestrian
components within the LRTP and the Board will receive a more comprehensive presentation on
the needed transportation at their next meeting in June.
OTHER ACTION ITEMS (TAB 3)
15.
Review/Approve Draft TPO Resolution 2025-03 Adopting Performance Targets
for Pavement, Bridge, and System Performance for the Polk TPO
Attachments:
Minutes: Ryan Kordek, presented the performance targets of bridge, pavement conditions,
and system performance and compared to past performance targets with surrounding counties.
Commissioner Troutman asked if we have any roads that are classified as being in a “poor”
condition. Mr. Kordek described the different types of roadway classifications of state
highways versus interstate pavement conditions.
