2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Update

MPOs currently developing 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) LRTP represents a long-term vision for the counties’ transportation systems = a blueprint for the future LRTP documents the transportation process of each county ensuring proper management and efficient transportation operations LRTP complements regional planning initiatives

Collier and Lee MPOs approved their 2030 LRTPs in 2005 (amended in 2007) Must update every 5 years Must look at a 20-year horizon to 2035 Will produce 2 separate LRTPs that present a transportation vision unique to each county Each will include a “regional” component that identifies bi-county highway needs to improve regional mobility

Support the economic vitality of each county Increase safety for motorized and non-motorized users Increase the security for motorized/non-motorized users Increase accessibility and mobility Protect and enhance the environment Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system Promote efficient system management and operation Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system

Identify Goals and Objectives Collect and Analyze Data Assess Needs & Identify Transportation Vision Define/Develop Projects Evaluate Projects Against Goals:  Financial Constraint  Environmental Justice  Air Quality Conformity Recommend Preferred Plan MPO Adoption/Implementation

Identify Goals and Objectives (G&Os) Sets the framework to guide the LRTP; reflects desires of community Use 2030 G&Os as base for developing new and/or refined G&Os Develop combined goals, which will be filtered through the TAC and CAC From there, develop county-wide G&Os Also consider new federal legislation (CLEAN-TEA) in framing G&Os

GOAL 1 - Multi-Modal A multi-modal transportation system that is balanced and integrated with all transportation modes to ensure safe and efficient movement of people and goods. GOAL 2 - Safety and Security A transportation system that is safe and secure. GOAL 3 - Emergency Responsiveness A transportation system that enhances emergency responsiveness and evacuation. GOAL 4 - Sensitive to Socio-Cultural Elements A transportation system that is sensitive to the effects to the socio-cultural elements of the communities, the community character and environmental resources.

GOAL 5 - Sustainability A sustainable transportation system that enhances economic growth and anticipates development demands. GOAL 6 - Optimize through Technology A transportation system that is maintained, optimized and expanded using the best available technologies and innovations. GOAL 7 - Financial Feasibility A transportation system that is financially feasible. GOAL 8 - Agency Coordination A transportation system that is coordinated through local, regional and state agencies and based on effective integration of transportation, land use, conservation and smart growth planning.

Develop a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) which is a guide to all outreach activities and communications Include a menu of tools to provide 2-way communication Include outreach to underserved, minority, tribal and low-income populations Develop community characteristics reports to understand their make-up Define means of tracking all activities and comments (Project Diary)

Population and Demographics County and State Comparison Household Characteristics Sales History Transportation Characteristics Currently available for Collier County; Lee County is in the process of finalizing.

If you had $100, how would you spend it? Comments ModeAmount Highway Transit Bicycle Pedestrian Air $ $ $ $ $

Meet with ALL Stakeholders through various mediums Agency and Organization meetings Public Workshops Project Website Grass Roots outreach Newsletters Community presentations

Review data from existing LRTPs and related documents, traffic model, land uses and socioeconomic conditions to ensure validity Validate existing model data (2007), i.e., validate ability to replicate actual travel behavior As needed, change data/inputs that go into traffic model (dwelling units, population, employment, land use, road network characteristics, etc.) to reflect reality Evaluate demographic data and travel trends

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Assess Needs/Identify Transportation Vision Assess needs based on travel demand, financial feasibility, efficient movement (of people and freight), satisfying G&Os Identify initial set of projects Present projects to public at workshop (planned for Spring 2010) Provide ample opportunities for comment Identify problem areas and projects which concern the public Begin to identify transportation vision

Define and Develop Projects Use projects from 2030 LRTP as a base Include all modes of transportation, intermodal facilities and connectors, regional outlooks Determine those that are cost feasible, i.e., “what can be built using available funding”? Include projects that meet a regional demand

Safety of drivers Improved traffic flow Consider neighborhood concerns Consider environmentally-sensitive areas Improve existing highways before building new highways Emergency access/evacuation Regional connections Delivering goods/freight movement Cost-Effective

Provides travel option to non-drivers Reduces # of automobiles on road Provides connections to urban employment centers and major destinations Meets travel needs of those near bus stops Better for air quality Can provide service-oriented uses near bus stops/station areas Provides interregional connections and identifies premium express corridors Cost-Effective

Provides connections to existing bikeways and bus services Improves current bike and sidewalk conditions Draws community support Provides health benefits Better for air quality Works well with good land use planning Provides needed connections to schools, parks, shops, etc. Cost-Effective

Determine whether the projects meet G&Os Consider other criteria, including traffic demand, air quality, socioeconomics, environmental impacts, noise, costs, etc. The travel demand model is critical at this point, as well as public input Begins the process of developing the cost feasible plan

Recommend Preferred Projects/Plan The recommended Plan includes all modes of transportation and adheres to federal requirements Must meet criteria of building “safe and efficient transportation systems” Through a collaborative effort between the MPOs and public, begin to develop a Cost Feasible Plan

Boards Adopt and Implement LRTPs The recommended LRTP will be presented to MPO Boards in late 2010 The MPO Boards adopt the Plan When adopted, the LRTP becomes the basis from which individual projects are developed The Plans may be amended as conditions change and/or if new legislation comes into effect

Federal State County Municipalities Transportation Authorities

Lee County 2030 Financial Feasible Plan (Highway)

Collier County 2030 Constrained Financially Feasible Plan

COLLIER NEEDS COLLIER FINANCIAL FEASIBLE LEE NEEDS LEE FINANCIAL FEASIBLE Highway$ 2.8B$ 1.1B$ 5.97B$ 2.2B Operations & Maintenance $ 1.5B $ 94M Unfunded CMS/Bridge Needs $ 160MN/AIncluded in Hwy. Unfunded Transit Needs $ 293MN/A$1.3B$ 490M Unfunded Bike/Pedestrian Needs $ 318MN/A$ 34M$ 23M Enhanced Rehab/Reconstruction N/A$ 300MN/A TOTAL$ 5.1B$ 2.9B$ 8.55B$ 3.86B

You now understand the components and tasks that go into completing an LRTP You will be able to provide knowledgeable input to the LRTP process Through our communication process, major milestones, workshops, meetings will be identified You will be able to view comments and/or changes to project tasks Joint Collier/Lee MPO website:

Project Kickoff Meeting February 19, 2009 Goals & Objectives May 2009 Develop Public Involvement PlansMay/June 2009 Public Involvement Program April 2009 – November 2010 Model Development June 2009 – March 2010 LRTP Workshop June 17, 2009 Newsletter #1September 2009 Develop Needs Plan March 2010 – June 2010 Workshop #1 – Lee Spring 2010 Workshop #1 – Collier Spring 2010 Develop Cost Feasible Plan July 2010 – September 2010 Newsletter #2August 2010 Workshop #2 – Lee October 2010 Workshop #2 – Collier October 2010 Present Year 2035 LRTP to Lee and Collier MPO BoardsNovember 2010

Collier MPO Mr. Phillip Tindall, AICP, Director 2885 South Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL Lee MPO Mr. Don Scott, AICP, Director 1926 Victoria Avenue Ft. Myers, FL DRMP, Inc. - Consultant Mr. Robert Rutledge, AICP 3816 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Suite 400 Tampa, FL Joint Collier/Lee MPO website:

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