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METROPLAN ORLANDO Overview

METROPLAN ORLANDO Overview. Transportation Corridors Task Force June 24, 2008 Harold W. Barley, Executive Director. Purpose . Who we are What we do How we do it. Created By . Federal law State law Progressive, regional thinking. Regional Transportation Vision.

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METROPLAN ORLANDO Overview

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  1. METROPLAN ORLANDOOverview Transportation Corridors Task Force June 24, 2008 Harold W. Barley, Executive Director

  2. Purpose • Who we are • What we do • How we do it

  3. Created By • Federal law • State law • Progressive, regional thinking

  4. Regional Transportation Vision A system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods through a variety of transportation options to support the region’s desire to preserve natural lands, create community centers, conserve energy and maintain a strong economy.

  5. Mission To provide leadership in planning a transportation system consistent with the Regional Transportation Vision by engaging the public and fostering effective partnerships.

  6. Board • 19 voting members • 6 non-voting members • All are volunteers Commissioner Carlton Henley Board Chairman

  7. A few of our other business activities: Supporting Committees • Transportation funding • Traffic Safety • Legislative program • Public engagement • Data collection analysis • Transportation Technical Committee • Citizens’ Advisory Committee • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee • Municipal Advisory Committee

  8. Responsibilities • Long Range Transportation Plan • 5-Year Transportation Improvement Program • Spending Priorities • Unified Planning Work Program

  9. A few of our other business activities: • Transportation funding • Traffic safety • Legislative program • Public engagement • Data collection and analysis

  10. Other business activities (continued): • Freight planning and goods movement • Air quality monitoring and conformance • Transportation disadvantaged program • Growth management/smart growth • Market research

  11. Profile New Century Transportation Planning: • 17 Staff members • $4.4 Million Operating budget • 5-Year Capital program of $5.4 billion • Understanding travel demand • Optimize use of existing facilities • Build new capacity

  12. Profile • 17 staff members • $4.4 million operating budget • 5-Year capital program of $5.4 billion

  13. Partnerships are critical • Regional, state and federal partners • Central Florida MPO Alliance • Statewide coalition building • Regional public engagement • Private sector mobilization

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