Virginia- Forest- Corrine Corridor Project

In 2022, the city took ownership of Corrine Drive and immediately begun improvements for the road, such as interim resurfacing, accessibility upgrades and pop-up projects.

Building on the findings of the 2019 study, the city initiated the design process for the Virginia Drive-Corrine Drive corridor (spanning approximately 2.6 miles from Orange Avenue to Bennett Road) in late 2024.

Design for the Virginia-Forest-Corrine Corridor Project is complete, and the project is anticipated to be advertised for construction bids in fall 2026. The current schedule anticipates a bid opening in November 2026, construction award in January 2027, and construction beginning in March 2027.

As this fully funded project moves closer to construction, the city will provide additional updates to residents, businesses and other stakeholders along the corridor. These communications will include information about the construction schedule and phasing, maintenance of traffic (MOT), access to homes and businesses, anticipated impacts, and what the community can expect during construction.

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon near East End Avenue

To provide a safe place to cross Corrine Drive from popular destinations in the Audubon Park Garden District, we installed a midblock crosswalk.

The crosswalk has the city's first Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
- It signals a driver to stop so people may cross the roadway
The PHB is located on Corrine Drive, between East End Avenue Northwood Terrace Drive.

The new PHB is part of our Vision Zero efforts to improve safety on our roadways.

PHBs can reduce pedestrian crashes by 55% and total crashes by 29%

How to Use a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

Drivers

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon flashing lights

Drive with care
When yellow lights flash, slow down. Someone has activated the push button to cross
When yellow light solid, prepare to stop
When red lights solid, stop for people to cross
When red lights flashing, and if crosswalk is clear, you may proceed with caution

People Walking and Biking

Push the button when you’re ready to cross, wait
(When walk person signal appears) Start crossing
When countdown flashes, finish crossing

Timeline and Funding

January 2022 - City of Orlando took ownership of Virginia Drive, Forest Avenue, and Corrine Drive
April 2022 - City completed interim resurfacing
May 2022 - City partnered with Orlando Bike Coalition to install a pop-up path installed as part of Bike and Roll to School Day
June 2022 - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon installation
Fiscal Year 2024 - Complete Streets Project Engineering and Design
Summer 2026 - Design complete
Fall 2026 - Advertise for Construction Bids
Winter 2026 - Bid Opening
Spring 2027 - Complete Streets Project Construction

Total estimated project costs: $28,700,000

Quick Build Path

City of Orlando Transportation department constructed a quick-build bike path on the north side of Corrine Drive that converts an underutilized parking lane into a bike path separated from traffic.

This pilot path uses semi-permanent materials, providing safety guards between vehicular travel lanes and the quick-build project. Additional safety improvements include green conflict markings, a new pedestrian signal at Palm Lane, and bike crossing for the Bumby Path.

Installation was completed September 2023.

Corrine Quick Build Map

As a short-term, low-cost installation, the pilot path has served as a proof of concept, allowing the City to gather data, test durability and maintenance needs of new materials, develop partnerships and garner support within the Audubon Park community.

View Pilot Path Executive Summary(PDF, 67KB)