Project Updates:

The project is currently progressing through the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study stage. The study is expected to be completed by Spring 2027. Below are current project updates.  

The Public Kick-Off Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, both virtually and in-person.

• Virtual: Persons who do not wish to attend the Public Kick-Off Meeting in person can join the meeting virtually at 5:30 p.m.  To register for the Public Kick-Off Meeting, please use the following link https://tinyurl.com/montereyrdmeeting.  You will receive an email with a link to log in the day of the virtual meeting.  If using a mobile device, the free “GoToWebinar” application is required to attend.  Please allow adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety.

 • In-Person: The Public Kick-Off Meeting will be held at the 10th Street Community Center located at 724 SE 10th Street, Stuart, Florida 34994.  The Public Kick-Off Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. as an open-house format.

The same information will be presented at both the virtual and in-person Public Kick-Off Meeting, so attending both is not necessary.

Purpose and Need:

The Purpose and Need of the PD&E Study for State Road SR 714/Monterey Road at FEC Railroad Crossing in Martin County, Florida, is to address several critical objectives. Firstly, the study aims to enhance traffic operations and support the growing transportation demand in the area. It seeks to establish a more efficient system linkage and facilitate enhanced emergency evacuation. Additionally, the study aims to strengthen multimodal connectivity to meet both social and transportation-related demands. It involves evaluating alternatives to mitigate conflicts at the SR 714 and Florida East Coast FEC Railroad Crossing, including both long-term and short-term Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) improvements. The analysis encompasses various build alternatives alongside a "No Build" scenario, emphasizing the importance of considering all options to optimize operations and safety, particularly focusing on Level of Service (LOS) improvements at signalized intersections within the study's area of influence. 

Study Area:

      Scope of Work:

• Improve traffic operations​
• Support transportation demand​
• Provide more efficient system linkage​
• Provide enhanced emergency evacuation​
• Enhance multimodal connectivity to support social and transportation related demands

      Project Schedule:

    Funding:

    PD&E - Funded

    Design - Unfunded

    Construction - Unfunded

     Study Resources