Transcript Pensacola TMA Certification Review

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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
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))
Review Topics
• 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
[email protected]
(334) 274-6347
Holly Peterson
[email protected]
(404) 865-5637