regional planning and coordinated project implementation by florida mpos
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Regional Planning and CoordinatedProject Implementation by
Florida MPOs
Introduction
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) across Florida conduct regional transportation planning activities
with neighboring MPOs in coordinated pairs and alliances of three or more MPOs. As a result of MPO
collaboration, a variety of regionally significant transportation planning initiatives have been completed including
regional long range transportation plans, regional project priority lists, regional freight plans, regional transit plans,
regional trails plans, and more. These alliances have also supported a variety of regionally significant projects that
have been planned, funded, and constructed all across the state.
Southeast Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC)
SEFTC Membership: Broward MPO
Palm Beach MPO Miami-‐Dade MPO
SEFTC Supporting Participants FDOT District 4 FDOT District 6
Florida Turnpike Enterprise SFRTA
South Florida RPC Treasure Coast RPC
Palm Tran Miami-Dade Transit
Broward Office of Transportation Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
Regional Planning
Regional Project Implementation
RegionalProjects
The Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) is one of many regionally significant
transportation projects supported by SEFTC. The MIC is a transportation hub under
construction just east of the Miami International Airport (MIA) to provide connectivity between various transportation modes
available in the county. The first two phases of the MIC, the Rental Car Center and the MIA Mover (a monorail shuttling
passengers between the MIC and MIA), were completed in 2010 and 2011. The third phase of the MIC, Miami Central
Station, will be the County’s first all-inclusive ground transportation hub.
Among the regional planning products developed by SEFTC is the
Regional Public Involvement Plan (RPIP). The RPIP serves as a guide for
the selection and application of public involvement tools and strategies in
regional studies. The RPIP established four public involvement strategies
to ensure the equal treatment of
individual neighborhoods and
includes the Regional Public
Involvement Management Team,
the Regional Citizens Advisory
Committee, the SEFTC website,
and the Integrated Transportation
Information System.
SEFTC Membership: Broward MPO
Palm Beach MPO Miami-‐Dade MPO
SEFTC Supporting Participants FDOT District 4 FDOT District 6
Florida Turnpike Enterprise SFRTA
South Florida RPC Treasure Coast RPC
Palm Tran Miami-Dade Transit
Broward Office of Transportation Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
Regional PlanningOne of the most significant regional planning efforts completed by the
CFMPOA is the Central Florida long range transportation plan (LRTP). The
Central Florida LRTP is a plan for regionally significant projects in the Central
Florida area that includes a variety of information including a description of the
need for regional transportation planning, broad regional
goals, a list of regionally significant priority projects, and
the estimated cost to implement those projects.
Regional Project ImplementationAmong the regionally significant projects supported
by the CFMPOA is the first commuter rail system
developed for Central Florida, SunRail. The first phase
of SunRail will be 31-miles long and connect the Sand Lake
Road area of Orange County (south of the City of Orlando)
to the DeBary station in western Volusia County. The second
phase of construction will extend the system east to DeLand
and south to the Poinciana area of Osceola County. SunRail
stations are currently under construction and when the
project is finished, it is expected to carry the equivalent of
one lane of Interstate 4 traffic during peak travel times.
West Central Florida MPO Chairs Coordinating Committee (CCC)
Regional PlanningAmong the many regional planning products developed by the CCC over the years is the 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan (RLRTP). The RLRTP was developed using public involvement activities and an advisory committee process that encompassed the entire seven county region. Each of the CCC members developed their own MPO LRTPs using elements of the RLRTP appropriate to their individual MPO needs, effectively implementing the policies and project priorities of the RLTP.
Regional Project ImplementationThe Suncoast Parkway Trail, one of several regionally significant projects supported by the CCC, is a paved recreational trail that extends from Hillsborough County, through Pasco County, and into Hernando County. The 42 mile trail integrates recreational traffic between the three counties. A portion of the trail runs adjacent to the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, where it crosses rivers and creeks allowing users to experience the natural environment.
The CFMPOA and the CCC meet annually to discuss projects and issues that affect both regions. One example of a project that falls in both regions is the Coast to Coast Trail – a project that will result in a continuous multi-use trail linking the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast of Florida.
CFMPOA Membership: Lake/Sumter MPO MetroPlan Orlando
Ocala/Marion County TPO Polk TPO
Space Coast TPO Volusia TPO
The Central Florida MPO Alliance (CFMPOA)
CCC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 1 FDOT District 7
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Central Florida RPC
Southwest Florida RPC Withlacoochee RPC
Tampa Bay RPC TBARTA
CCC Membership: Hernando County MPO
Hillsborough County MPO Pasco County MPO
Pinellas County MPO Polk TPO
Sarasota/Manatee MPO Citrus County TPO
TCTC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 4
Treasure Coast RPC Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
TCTC Membership: Indian River County MPO
Martin MPO St. Lucie TPO
CCC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 1 FDOT District 7
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Central Florida RPC
Southwest Florida RPC Withlacoochee RPC
Tampa Bay RPC TBARTA
CCC Membership: Hernando County MPO
Hillsborough County MPO Pasco County MPO
Pinellas County MPO Polk TPO
Sarasota/Manatee MPO Citrus County TPO
TCTC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 4
Treasure Coast RPC Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
TCTC Membership: Indian River County MPO
Martin MPO St. Lucie TPO
CFMPOA Supporting Participants: FDOT District 1 FDOT District 5 Florida Turnpike
Enterprise
Southeast Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC)Treasure Coast Transportation Council (TCTC)
Regional PlanningAn example of regional planning performed by the TCTC is the Regional Project Prioritization Criteria document that was used to develop the Regionally Ranked 2030 Needs Project List. The Regional Project Prioritization Criteria assigns a point value to a proposed project according to 24 different categories and ranks them in order of priority according to point values.
Regional Project ImplementationOne example project of significant importance to the TCTC is the Indian Street Bridge construction and road widening, a project that is listed at the top of the Regionally Ranked 2030 Needs Projects list. This project improves the connection between Palm City and the City of Stuart by constructing a new bridge over the South Fork of the St. Lucie River in Martin County and widening Indian Street to 4 lanes.
Martin MPO and St. Lucie TPO
Coordinating Since: 2006 Meeting Frequency: Annually Notable Plan: Joint RLRTP Notable Project: Projects have typically been completed through coordination with the TCTC
Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO and Lee County MPO
Coordinating Since: 2010
Meeting Frequency: Annually
Notable Plan: Joint Lee/Charlotte TRIP Priorities List
Notable Project: Babcock Ranch Interstate Connector
Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO and Sarasota/Manatee MPO
Coordinating Since: 2004
Meeting Frequency: Annually
Notable Plan: Joint LRTP Component
Notable Project: SR 776 Widening
NWFLRTPO
Coordinating Since: 2004
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
Notable Plan: Regional Transportation Network Priorities List
Notable Project: Mid-Bay Bridge Connector
Martin MPO and St. Lucie TPO
Coordinating Since: 2006
Meeting Frequency: Annually
Notable Plan: Joint RLRTP
Notable Project: Projects have typically been completed through coordination with the TCTC
Collier County MPO and Lee County MPO
Coordinating Since: 2003
Meeting Frequency: Bi-Annually
Notable Plan: Joint TRIP Priorities List and Evaluation Criteria
Notable Project: I-75 Airport Direct Connect
CCC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 1 FDOT District 7
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Central Florida RPC
Southwest Florida RPC Withlacoochee RPC
Tampa Bay RPC TBARTA
CCC Membership: Hernando County MPO
Hillsborough County MPO Pasco County MPO
Pinellas County MPO Polk TPO
Sarasota/Manatee MPO Citrus County TPO
TCTC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 4
Treasure Coast RPC Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
TCTC Membership: Indian River County MPO
Martin MPO St. Lucie TPO
CCC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 1 FDOT District 7
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Central Florida RPC
Southwest Florida RPC Withlacoochee RPC
Tampa Bay RPC TBARTA
CCC Membership: Hernando County MPO
Hillsborough County MPO Pasco County MPO
Pinellas County MPO Polk TPO
Sarasota/Manatee MPO Citrus County TPO
TCTC Supporting Participants: FDOT District 4
Treasure Coast RPC Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
TCTC Membership: Indian River County MPO
Martin MPO St. Lucie TPO