Transcript Jonesboro Area Transportation Study (JATS) Metropolitan

MPO 100
Presented by
Patrick Dennis
Erica Hancock
What is an MPO?
MPO
stands for Metropolitan Planning
Organization
Mandated by the federal government for
urbanized areas with a population greater than
50,000
Tasked with transportation decision-making;
leads the transportation planning process for the
defined metropolitan area
MPO Structure
An MPO is required to
have a decision making
“policy body”
Most are composed of:
 A Policy or
Executive
Committee
 Technical Advisory
Committee
 A Director and Staff
Jonesboro Metropolitan Planning
Organization(MPO)
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Comprised of elected officials from Bay, Bono,
Brookland, Jonesboro, and some unincorporated
parts of Craighead County
Currently has three committees:
 Transportation Policy Committee
 Technical Advisory Committee
 Citizen Advisory Committee
Currently has two staff members:
 Patrick Dennis, Director
 Erica Hancock, Assistant MPO Planner
Why do we need transportation
planning?
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There are various components
of planning:
 Regulations
 Funding
 Priorities
 Public Input
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There are various means/modes of
transportation:
 Bicycle and Pedestrian
 Personal vehicles/Infrastructure
 Trucking Industry and Freight
Railroads
 Public transit (i.e. JETS/airport)
There are basic requirements in
order to receive federal funding:
 Compliance with MAP-21
 Comprehensive, Cooperative,
Continuing process
What is transportation planning?
Transportation planning provides the detailed
information and resources for maintaining and improving
transportation system performance (i.e. maintaining
highway structure, building roads, creating lanes, etc.)
An Ongoing Process that involves population and
employment growth forecasts, projected land uses, future
travel demands and traffic forecasting, as well as
revenue planning
MAP-21
The current transportation
authorization legislation is
referred to as MAP-21.
MAP-21 stands for Moving
Ahead for Progress in the 21st
Century.
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MAP-21 Planning Factors
from NARC document 7/9/2012
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Performance based approach to transportation planning and decision making with a
focus on the national goals listed below.
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Safety: significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries
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Infrastructure Condition: maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a state
of good repair
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Congestion Reduction: significant reduction in congestion on the National Highway
System (NHS)
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System Reliability: improve efficiency of the surface transportation system
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Freight Movement & Economic Vitality: improve national freight network, strengthen
rural communities access to national and international trade markets, and support
regional economic development
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Environmental Sustainability: enhance system performance while protecting the
natural environment
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Reduced Project Delivery Delays-reduce project costs, promote jobs and the
economy, and expedite the movement of people and goods by accelerating project
completion through eliminating delays in the project development and delivery
process, including regulatory burdens and improving agencies’ work practices.
The Planning Process
What does it include?
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Annual Plan (Unified Planning Work
Program)
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)Covers 4-year period; updated every
4 years
Long Range Transportation Plan (MTP)
Covers 20 year period; updated
every 5 years
Who does it involve?
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Elected Officials
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Highway Department/Department
of Transportation
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MPO Staff
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The Public
What is the outcome?
 Greater connectivity
between various modes
of transportation
 Enhanced quality of life
and economic
development
 Environmental protection
 Safer and more secure
transportation systems
The Long Range Planning Process
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The Jonesboro MPO is
currently in the process
of updating our
metropolitan
transportation plan
(MTP).
That’s where you come
in…
We are in need of a
theme and/or logo for
our long term study
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We are also seeking
your help in order to
identify the needs of
our region’s
transportation system
over the next 20 years
and the resources that
will be necessary to
meet those needs.
Mission and Purpose of the Citizen
Advisory Committee
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To identify and establish feasible solutions for the
regional transportation needs over the next 20
years
To involve the public and to incorporate public
feedback into the planning process
To create and incorporate a brand describing a
vision for our area in terms of long term
transportation
Your Role in the MPO
Please help us to serve our community
better by:
 Staying Involved…
 Staying Connected…
 Sharing Your Thoughts and Experiences…
 Please watch for the new and improved MPO
Webpage. We look forward to your
participation and feedback via Facebook and
Twitter!
Questions or Comments?
Thank you!
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
300 S Church St.
P.O. Box 1845
Jonesboro, AR 72403
Telephone: (870) 933-4623
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jonesboro.org/mpo/mpo.htm