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Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization Federal Certification Process “Public Involvement Component” April 13, 2011 Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration. Federal Review Team. Shaun Capps, FHWA-Alabama Division Holly Peterson, FTA Region 4.
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MobileMetropolitan Planning OrganizationFederal Certification Process“Public Involvement Component”April 13, 2011Federal Highway AdministrationFederal Transit Administration
Federal Review Team • Shaun Capps, FHWA-Alabama Division • Holly Peterson, FTA Region 4
Federal Certification Review Mandate • FHWA and FTA jointly review and evaluate MPO planning processes for each Transportation Management Area (TMA) at least every four years. (23 U.S.C. 134, and 49 U.S.C 1607) • TEA-21 added a requirement for public involvement that is appropriate to the metropolitan area under review. (23 U.S.C. 134 (I) (5))
ReviewTopics • Organizational Structure of the Study Area • Metropolitan Planning Area Boundaries • Agreements & Contracts • Unified Planning Work Program • Long Range Transportation Plan • Financial Planning • Air Quality • TIP Development & Project Selection • Public Outreach • Self-Certifications • Title VI & Related Requirements • Congestion Management Process • List of Obligated Projects
Overview of the Certification Process • In general, the review consists of three primary activities: • 1. A site visit including discussions with the following: • - Staff representing the MPO, ALDOT and the local transit agency; • - Local elected officials; and • - The general public. • 2. A report prepared by FHWA/FTA, which summarizes the review’s findings, and issues the certification action. • 3. A closeout presentation of the review’s findings at a future MPO Policy Board Meeting.
Opportunity for Public Comment • Are you provided with the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning and programming process? • Do you receive information about transportation issues early enough in the process so staff and the MPO can utilize your suggestions/recommendations? • Do you have reasonable access to the technical and policy information that is used to develop the Long Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan? • Do you receive adequate notice of transportation planning and programming activities?
Opportunity for Public Comment (continued) • Do you have adequate time to comment on key decision points in the process? • Do you feel your comments are being taken into consideration by staff and the MPO? • What are the positive aspects of the transportation planning process? • What suggestions do you have for improving the process? • Thank you for your time
Contact Information • Shaun Capps • Christopher.Capps@dot.gov • (334) 274-6347 • Holly Peterson • Holly.Peterson@dot.gov • (404) 865-5637