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Florida’s Strategic Freight Planning Initiatives

Explore Florida's strategic freight planning approach, involving diverse stakeholders, data-driven project selection, and innovative business-led initiatives. Learn about the state's intermodal system, logistics plans, and key infrastructure projects enhancing freight mobility.

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Florida’s Strategic Freight Planning Initiatives

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  1. Florida’s Experience with Creating State Freight or Logistic Advisory Councils Freight in the Southeast Conference Bob Romig State Transportation Development Administrator Florida Department of TransportationFebruary 9, 2011

  2. Freight Planning in Florida • Florida uses a systematic planning “process” rather than an “organizational” approach • Involvement of a broad spectrum of stakeholders on specific initiatives vs. standing freight committee • Florida’s “Strategic Intermodal System” sets the context for freight planning • Links modal activities • Policy-based system designation criteria (e.g. connectivity, activity-based) • Data supports project selection, prioritization, and performance

  3. A New Foundation: A Shift in Perspectives

  4. Overview of Approach • Involvement of broad spectrum of stakeholders on specific initiatives vs. standing freight committee • Consensus-building on policy framework • Allows for targeted involvement efforts • More convenient for stakeholders • FDOT Leadership/Third Party Facilitation • Desired Results • Informed input • Strong and enduring constituencies

  5. Steering Committee Representation • Modal Organizations • Economic Development/Business Organizations • Environmental/Land Use Advocacy Groups • Local Governments • Regional Agencies • MPO Advisory Council • Governor’s Office • State/Federal Agencies • Florida Transportation Commission

  6. Typical Outreach Process Steering Committee agreement on process objective and ground rules Issue identification and analysis Initial recommendations Public and partner input Plan adoption

  7. Emerging Approach: Business/Economic Development Led Initiatives • Enterprise Florida • Florida’s StrategicPlan for Economic Development • Rural Catalyst Initiative • Florida Chamber of Commerce • Growth Leadership and Infrastructure Caucus • Trade and Logistics Study

  8. Questions or Comments? Buckle Up! Every Trip, Every Time!

  9. Florida’s Strategic Intermodal System Florida Transportation Plan Strategic Intermodal System Modal Systems and Plans Other Highway Rail Transit Seaport Air/Space • Strategic Intermodal System • State Rail Plan • PassengerRail • Freight Rail • Transit Plan • Seaport System Plan • Waterway System Plan • Aviation System Plan • SpaceportMaster Plan • Freight & Goods Mobility Plan • Bicycle/Pedestrian • ITS Strategic Plan Passenger and Freight Trips

  10. Tampa I-4 Crosstown Connector • Statewide Goals Addressed: Balances mobility needs and community livability • By linking two major east-west corridors, the Connector will improve mobility for the Port of Tampa, the trucking industry and tourists • Exclusive truck lanes for direct access to the Port of Tampa and remove heavy truck traffic from local roads in Ybor City • Partnerships

  11. Port of Miami Tunnel • Statewide Goals Addressed: Economic competitiveness, mobility, safety, and community livability • Improves freight mobility with direct access between the seaport and I-395 and I-95 • Improves safety and traffic flow in downtown Miami by reducing the number of cargo trucks and cruise-related vehicles on congested downtown streets • Partnerships

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