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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
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.
Mission
To p ro v i d e l e a d e r s h i p i n p l a n n i n g a
transportation system consistent with the
Regional Transportation Vision by engaging the
public and fostering effective partnerships.
Board
19 voting members
6 non-voting members
All are volunteers
Commissioner Carlton Henley
Board Chairman
A
few of our Committees
other business activities:
Supporting
Transportation funding
Transportation
Traffic Safety Technical Committee
Citizens’
Advisory
Committee
Legislative
program
Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Public engagement
Municipal
Advisory
Committee
Data collection
analysis
Responsibilities
Long Range Transportation Plan
5-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Spending Priorities
Unified Planning Work Program
A few of our other business activities:
Transportation funding
Traffic safety
Legislative program
Public engagement
Data collection and analysis
Other business activities (continued):
Freight planning and goods movement
Air quality monitoring and conformance
Transportation disadvantaged program
Growth management/smart growth
Market research
New Century Transportation
Profile
Planning:
17 Staff members
Understanding travel demand
$4.4 Million Operating budget
Optimize use of existing facilities
5-Year Capital program of $5.4 billion
Build new capacity
Profile
17 staff members
$4.4 million operating budget
5-Year capital program of $5.4 billion
Partnerships are critical
Regional, state and federal partners
Central Florida MPO Alliance
Statewide coalition building
Regional public engagement
Private sector mobilization