Pilot Projects
Pilot Projects are short-term, relatively low-cost projects with a lifespan of weeks or months rather than days. Like demonstration projects, a pilot is designed with temporary materials, although durable enough to last months, and may expect some adjustments to improve form and function. A pilot may require maintenance and should be accompanied by performance evaluations to provide the City with data for future decision making. Although not required, pilots may be preceded by a demonstration and/or followed by a permanent capital project. Pilots are useful for quickly targeting safety concerns, such as a gap in the sidewalk or bike network, before a permanent solution can be developed or implemented; for testing the durability and maintenance needs of new materials; for gathering data and contributing to a knowledge base of city-wide use-cases; as a proof of concept; or for developing partnerships and support within the community.
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Amelia Street Quick-Build
Bus Boarding Platform (City of Orlando) |
- Lifespan: 3 months – 1 year
- Planning Timeline: 2 – 6 months
- Budget: $$
- Funding: Community Organizations, Small Grants, In-Kind Donations, City Programs (such as safety funds, bike plan implementation, or economic development funds)
- Public Engagement: Before, during, and after implementation. Community input on design is expedited. No formal comment period
- Approvals: Transportation Director or Designee, Appearance Review Board or Historical Review Board (if applicable)
- Permitting: Engineering Permit not required. For street closures, including for installation, coordinate with Traffic Management Division in lieu of Special Events Permit
- Materials: Temporary, easy to install but more durable or installed differently than demonstration materials