1. NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TPO
Carl Mikyska
October 19, 2016
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Overview
Who is the “New Guy”?
What is MPOAC?
What are the Main Products of MPOAC?
Policy Positions of MPOAC
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3. Who is this guy named “Carl Mikyska”?
26 Years
MPO, State DOT, Federal
45 MPOs
Midwest
Home
Hobbies
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Dress for Success
Training started early
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What is MPOAC?
Statewide Trade Association
27 MPOs
15 TMA MPOs
30 UZAs in Florida
13 MPOs cover multiple UZAs
11 UZAs wholly contained in one MPO
Varying organizational structures, Board sizes, counties covered, etc.
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Background
Established by the Legislature
Augment the role of the MPOs
Collective policy discussion
Full-time staff since 1994
“A Forum”
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Main Products
Strategic Plan
Adopted in 2016
Guide for next 5 years
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MPOAC Strategic Plan
3 Goals
Support sharing of best practices and help coordinate and communicate with members and other organizations
Expand leadership training and education to engage members and build competence
Advocate and collaboratively lead effective local, regional and statewide transportation policy and planning
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MPOAC Strategic Plan
4 Working Groups
Best Practices
Communications
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Training
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More Main Products
MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials
Policy positions
Review of proposed legislation, NPRMs and guidance
Studies
Clearinghouse
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12. MPOAC legislative positions - 2016
Establish state funding for railroad crossings to improve safety and establish quiet zones
Allow Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) funds to be used on roads and other transportation facilities not designated on the SIS if the improvement will enhance mobility or support freight transportation on the SIS
Regulate distracted driving as a primary offense by prohibiting the use of electronic wireless communications devices and other similar distracting devices while operating a moving motor vehicle
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13. MPOAC legislative positions – 2016 (cont.)
Restore funding for the Transportation Regional Incentive Program in order to promote regional planning and project development through sustainable funding mechanisms, in addition to documentary stamp revenues
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16. MPOAC legislative positions – 2016 (cont.)
Implement the recommendations from the MPOAC transportation revenue study and other options for expanding transportation revenue sources
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SHAMELESS PLUG
MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials
April 21-23, 2017 – Tampa
May 19-21, 2017 – Orlando
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Questions?
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