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Florida Transportation Commission Workshop

Regional Governance

Florida Department of TransportationTallahassee, FL

September 19, 2012

Scott R. Koons, AICP, Executive Director, North Central Florida Regional Planning CouncilBrian D. Teeple, AICP, Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Florida Regional CouncilPatricia M. Steed, Executive Director, Central Florida Regional Planning Council

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Regional Planning CouncilsTransportation ServicesEconomic Development/Transportation Collaboration

Regional Governance Summary

Overview

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Regional Transportation Servicesin Florida

Scott R. Koons, AICPExecutive Director

North Central Florida Regional Planning Council

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Regional Planning Councils

Organization11 regionsCouncils of local governmentsGoverned by Board of Directors

2/3 local elected officials1/3 gubernatorial appointeesRange in size from 18 to 48

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Regional Planning Councils

MissionCoordinate intergovernmental solutions for greater

than local problemsSupport and promote regional economic developmentProvide technical assistance to local governmentsProvide emergency management and

preparedness planning and trainingConvene regional leaders to develop regional visions

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Regional Planning Councils

Services ProvidedEconomic development planningTransportation, community and environmental planningEmergency preparedness planning and trainingHomeland security trainingGeographic information systems mappingLocal government services and technical assistance

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Regional Planning Councils and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Staff Services15% of metropolitan planning organizations are staffed by

regional planning councils (4/26 = 15%)North Central Florida Regional Planning Council

(Gainesville MPO)West Florida Regional Planning Council

(Bay, Florida-Alabama and Okaloosa-Walton MPOs)

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Regional Planning Councils and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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Regional Planning Councils and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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Regional Planning Councils and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Planning ServicesLand Use, Transportation Planning and Public Outreach

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council(Martin, Palm Beach and St. Lucie MPOsand South Florida Regional Transportation Authority)

South Florida Regional Planning Council(Miami-Dade MPO, South Florida Regional TransportationAuthority and U.S. 441/SR 7 Regional Corridor Redevelopment)

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Regional Planning Councils and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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Regional Planning Councils

Consultation ServicesTransportation Priority Projects

and Public OutreachApalachee Regional Planning Council

(Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Jackson and Liberty)West Florida Regional Planning Council

(Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Washington and Walton)

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Regional Planning Councils

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Regional Planning Councils

Service DeliveryRural and Transportation Disadvantaged Services

Central Florida Regional Planning Council(Hardee, Highlands and Okeechobee)

Heartland Rural Mobility CoordinationCentral Florida Regional Planning Council(DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee and surrounding communities)

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Regional Planning Councils

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Regional Planning Councils

Transportation DisadvantagedOfficial Planning Agency for rural countiesApalachee, Central, North Central, Northeast, Southwest, West and Withlacoochee Regional Planning Councils

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Linking Regional Transportation with Regional Economic Systemsthrough Collaboration in Florida

Brian Teeple, AICPChief Executive Officer

Northeast Florida Regional Council

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Key Trends for the 21st Century

Demography: growing population, increasing diversity

Economy: global markets, innovation industries

Travel: more trips, continued congestion

Development: emerging megaregion, changing patterns

Environment: growing challenges, sustainable practices

Energy: efficiency, alternatives, clean energy

Modal Choices: moving people and goods

Governance: how do we work together?

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Emerging Florida Megaregion

Source: MetroNation: How U.S. Metropolitan Areas Fuel American Prosperity. Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings.

San Francisco  (11)

Detroit (12)

Boston  (8)

Seattle (15)

Los Angeles  (2)

Chicago (3)

Dallas (5) Houston (9)

Phoenix  (13)

Minneapolis (14)

San Diego (16)

St. Louis (17)

Riverside (19)

Tampa (20)

Washington, DC (4)

Baltimore (18)

Philadelphia (6)

New York  (1)

Atlanta (10)

Miami (7)

Florida’s Regional Visioning Processes

Completed 

In Implementation 

In Progress

In Planning

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Role in Transportation Planning

Strategic Regional Policy PlanIssues• Regional Transportation • Economic Development• Emergency Preparedness• Affordable Housing• Natural Resources

Statewide Regional Evacuation Studies

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Regional Planning Councils andEconomic Development

Economic Development/Transportation Collaboration

Metropolitan Planning Organizations -North Florida Transportation Planning Organization

Economic Development Organizations -JaxUSA and JaxPort

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

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Regional Planning Councils and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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21st Century Strategic Investments

Interconnected statewide rail/public transportation systemsConnectivity to established and emerging employment centersInternational gateway for trade and visitorsGlobal leadership in air and space transportation systemsNew generation of infrastructure, vehicles, fuels and

technology

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Regional Planning Councils and Economic Development

Economic Development/Transportation Collaboration

Collaboration occurs around issues ofcommon interest

Collaboration occurs within and across geographic boundaries

Collaboration provides foundation for coordinated transportationinvestments supporting economic development

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Regional Transportation Governance Systems

in Florida

Patricia M. SteedExecutive Director

Central Florida Regional Planning Council

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Governance and Coordinationto Meet 21st Century Trends

Intergovernmental coordination at the state, regional and local levels

Regional planning and coordination in both urban and rural areas

Link regional economic plans with regional transportationdecisions

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Governance: Jurisdictions and Agencies

411 Municipalities

67 Counties

26 Metropolitan planning organizations

28 Fixed route transit systems

11 Regional planning councils

11 Transportation authorities

7 Florida Department of Transportation districts

2 Transportation enterprises

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Counties withMetropolitan Planning Organizations

26 Urban Counties and6 Partial Counties withMetropolitan Planning Organizations

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Counties without Metropolitan Planning Organizations

28 Counties and 6 Partial Counties without Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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Fixed Route Transit Systems

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Transportation Authorities

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Regional Planning Councils andEnterprise Florida Regions

Hillsborough

HillsboroughMPO

THEA

Regional Governance: West Central FloridaPinellas

PinellasMPO

PolkCitrus PascoHernando

Tampa – St PetersburgUrbanized Area

HernandoMPO

PascoMPO

FDOT District 7

BUS

WithlacoocheeCentral Florida

Lakeland

Winter HavenZephyrhills

Brooksville

Polk TPO

WHAT

Manatee Sarasota

Sarasota‐Bradenton

Sarasota‐ManateeMPO

West Central Florida MPO Chairs Coordinating Committee

Tampa Bay Regional Transportation Authority

SouthwestFlorida 

Tampa BayRegional Planning Council

FDOT District 1

Florida Rail  Enterprise

MCT SCATPCPT HART

Florida Turnpike Enterprise

PSTA

CC

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Economic CompetitivenessCommunity LivabilityEnvironmental StewardshipSafety and SecurityMaintenance and OperationsMobility and Connectivity

21st Century Transportation System

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21st Century Goals

Goal: Invest in transportation systems to supporta prosperous, globally competitive economy

Goal: Make transportation decisions to supportand enhance livable communities

Goal: Provide a safe and secure transportationsystem for all users

Goal: Make transportation decisions to promoteresponsible environmental stewardship

Goal: Improve mobility and connectivity forpeople and freight

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21st Century Governance Model

Enhance regional coordination and decision making to support Florida’s future economy:

Transition Florida’s MPO structure to focus on regional as well as local transportation issues

Strengthen regional transportation planning and prioritysetting in rural areas

Develop governance structure to promote integratedregional transit

Strengthen regional coordination among rail, ports,transit, roads and airports

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Regional Planning Councils

SummaryServicesCollaborationGovernanceNext Steps

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Scott R. Koons, AICP, Executive DirectorNorth Central Florida Regional Planning Council

koons@ncfrpc.org352.955.2200, ext. 101

Brian D. Teeple, AICP, Chief Executive OfficerNortheast Florida Regional Council

bteeple@nefrc.org904.279.0880, ext. 103

Patricia M. Steed, Executive DirectorCentral Florida Regional Planning Council

psteed@cfrpc.org863.534.7130, ext. 130

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