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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
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few of our Committees
other business activities:
Supporting
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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
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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