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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
[email protected], ext. 101
Brian D. Teeple, AICP, Chief Executive OfficerNortheast Florida Regional Council
[email protected], ext. 103
Patricia M. Steed, Executive DirectorCentral Florida Regional Planning Council
[email protected], ext. 130
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