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Broward Metropolitan
Planning Organization
(Broward MPO)
Transportation Funding Workshop
Nova Southeastern University
December 10, 2012
Broward MPO’s Mission
“The mission of the Broward MPO is to influence
the expenditure of federal and state funds to
provide a regional transportation system that
ensures the safe and efficient mobility of people
and goods, optimizes transit opportunities, and
enhances our community’s environmental and
economic well-being.”
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mpo.org
Broward MPO’s Vision
“Transform transportation in
Broward County to achieve
optimum mobility with emphasis
on mass transit while promoting
economic vitality, protecting the
environment, and enhancing
quality of life.”
(2035 Broward Transformation Long Range
Transportation Plan)
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mpo.org
What is the Broward MPO?
19 Member Board:
• 14 - Largest Cities (Census population).
• 3 - County Commissioners.
• 1 - School Board.
• 1 - South Florida Regional Transportation
Authority (SFRTA).
• 18 Alternates.
Three (3) Advisory Boards:
• Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC).
• Community Involvement Roundtable (CIR).
• Broward County Coordinating Board
(BCCB).
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mpo.org
Roles and Responsibilities of the MPO
• A forum for interagency coordination and public input in to
funding decisions.
• Federally mandated to oversee the expenditure of federal
funds.
• Sponsors and conducts transportation studies.
– Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
– Prepares Business Plan (UPWP).
– Prepares Long-range Transportation Plan (2035 LRTP).
• 2040 LRTP Update Underway
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mpo.org
Roles and Responsibilities of the MPO
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
• 20 year horizon.
• Projects based on input submitted by city, county, and state.
• Updated every five (5) years.
• Can be amended.
• Cost feasible.
• Extensive public outreach.
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mpo.org
Roles and Responsibilities of the MPO
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
•Comprehensive list of funded projects.
•Subset of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).
•Includes the following projects:
– Transit.
– Pedestrian & Bicycle.
– Roadways.
– Commuter rail.
– Aviation & Seaport.
•Monitors and tracks key projects to ensure efficient project
implementation.
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mpo.org
MOBILITY HUBS
PREMIUM TRANSIT
Gateway Hubs $8.2M
High Capacity
Anchor Hubs $1.9M
Rapid Bus
Community Hubs $57K
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mpo.org
Get Involved
• Visit our website www.browardMPO.org
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Calendar of meetings
Newsletters
Project Information
Interactive Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Call or e-mail Chris Ryan, Public Information Officer
– 954-876-0036
– [email protected]
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mpo.org
Questions
Contact:
Gregory Stuart
Executive Director
[email protected]
954-876-0035
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mpo.org