Florida’s Strategic Intermodal System (SIS): A Change in Transportation Planning Presented by: Alan J. Rukin

What is the SIS?  Florida’s “growth management framework”  An attempt to increase funding for major transportation routes  Further develops the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS) Focus on movement of people and goods No longer limited to one mode All modes along a single path  Hubs & Corridors Blending of Federal, State, Local & Private funding

Which Facilities are Favored?  Existing Infrastructure Major Roadways Rail lines & Terminals Waterways 7 Airports 7 Seaports 1 Spaceport  Emphasis on infrastructure that enables commerce and tourism

SIS Map

Providing an Equitable Solution  Current need: $100 billion  Average annual expenditure: ~$3 billion  Small & rural counties are at a disadvantage Not as organized Fewer existing facilities Slower growth rate Fewer sources of funding  Lower tax base  Fewer private dollars

State Programs to Level Field  Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) FDOT to pay for 50% of non-federal cost Strength trough organization  Small County Outreach Program  County Incentive Grant Program  New Starts Transit Program

Consequences to Funding Methods  Top down system forcing the strengthening of local governments  Funding of State Highway System not automatic Forces local governments to look to neighbors and large businesses as partners State provides matching funds DOT coordinates work  Innovative means for local ownership of facilities  Better response to economic motivators At what expense?