Laserfiche WebLink
Gifford Neighborhood Plan Existing Conditions <br /> Infrastructure <br /> ➢ Transportation <br /> Streets <br /> Within Gifford, as with the entire county, roads are divided into three classifications based on the function of the road. Those <br /> functional classifications are local, collector, and arterial. By definition, local roads accommodate the smallest volume and the <br /> slowest speeds, and connect the road network to specific developments or land uses; arterial roads handle the largest volume and the <br /> highest speeds; and collector roads accommodate intermediate volumes and speeds while connecting local and arterial roads. <br /> All of the streets in Gifford are classified as local roadways except for the following: <br /> ■ U.S. Highway One and 58th Avenue are classified as urban principal arterial roadways; <br /> ■ Old Dixie Highway, 43rd Avenue, 41St Street, and 45th Street are classified as urban collector roadways; <br /> ■ 49th Street is classified as an urban minor arterial roadway; and <br /> ■ 66th Avenue is classified as a rural major collector roadway. <br /> Most local and collector roads in Gifford are maintained by the County's Public Works Department. Those roads are paved or graded <br /> and generally are in good condition, although some of the roads, like 45th Street, need resurfacing. There are, however, several <br /> existing streets that are not public rights-of-way. These streets are 32nd Avenue, north of 43`d Street; and 35th Avenue, north or 45th <br /> Street. Since there is no public right-of-way, these streets are not maintained by the county and are in poor condition. This problem is <br /> related to land that was divided prior to enactment of current regulations. <br /> The county monitors traffic volumes and crashes along all arterial and collector roads. Based on that information, the county <br /> determines which roads and intersections may need improvements or maintenance. As indicated in Table 7, the county has several <br /> currently active street improvement projects in Gifford. Those projects include widening 41St Street and improving several <br /> intersections. The information for Table 7 was taken from the Indian River County Engineering Division and Public Works <br /> Department, Quarterly Status Report for the period of January through March 2001. This information highlights the county's current <br /> and long-term capital improvement road projects. <br /> v <br /> N <br /> Community Development Department Indian River County 32 <br />