1. Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities Charles R. Goodman Director, Systems Planning Federal Transit Administration Washington, D.C.

2. Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities Partnership of APTA and AMPO 10 Case Study Regions Selected: o Innovative Planning o “Transit at the Table” Partnership o Planning for Livable Communities o Range of Size and Geography

3. Philadelphia, PA Seattle, WA Cleveland, OH Chicago, IL San Antonio, TX Houston, TX Salt Lake City, UT Broward County, FL Albany, NY Sacramento, CA Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

4. Discussion Questions Addressed: 1.Policies, Programs, and Projects by Transit/MPO 2.Transit – MPO Relationships Affecting Planning 3.Roles and Types of Partnerships in Planning in: Land Use/Economic Development Transportation Plans and Programs Unified Planning Work Program 4.New Partners in Sustainability Planning 5.Technical Tools and Modeling 6.Unique Institutional Arrangements / Barriers

5. Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities Five Common Success Components 1.Use of Scenario Planning 2.Close Transit – MPO Working Relationship 3.Attention to Land Use and Transit Planning 4.Leadership in Engaging New Partners 5.Focus on Planning for Livable Communities

6. Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities Notable Challenges 1.Funding for Implementing Plans 2.Lack of Planning Staff and Expertise 3.Jurisdiction “Administrative” Issues 4.Time Required to Build Interagency Trust 5.Enactment of Supportive Zoning by Locals 6.Immediate Priorities vs. Long-Term Needs

7. Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities Self Assessment Checklist 1.Goals, Objectives, Performance Measures 2.Interagency Relationships 3.Funding 4.Evaluation of Plans and Programs

8. Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities Thank You!