Board Meeting. Wednesday, September 19, :00 a.m.

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1 Board Meeting Wednesday, September 19, :00 a.m.

2 Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Members Announcements Call to Order

3 2) Opportunity for Public Comment

4 3) Approval of Minutes* Minutes of June 20, 2018 Page 3 TPO Board Action

5 4) FDOT Update a.sr 31 Extension Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) Feasibility Study b.us 27 Speed Study c.sr 70 Corridor Study

6 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

7 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS SPEED STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SPEED LIMIT FOR A LOCATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

8 US 27 SPEED STUDY SEBRING FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

9 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

11 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

12 THANK YOU FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

13 HRTPO Presentation August/September 2018 District One FPID No ETDM No

14 Study Area Northeast quadrant of the US 17 intersection with SR 70, just northeast of downtown Arcadia SR 31 is an urban minor arterial with two 12-foot travel lanes and 21% trucks (1450 per day) The posted speed limit on SR 31, near its intersection with SR 70, is 45 mph No bicycle or pedestrian facilities are present in this portion of the study area 1 4

15 Purpose and Need Support the economic development goals of northeast Arcadia Improve traffic operations Improve safety conditions in downtown Arcadia Improve transportation network connectivity Enhance multi-modal mobility

16 Alternative Corridors Studied Ten corridors evaluated east of Arcadia from SR 70 to US 17 Corridors are between 2.5 and 5 miles long Connections to US 17 are between Fiveash Street and Moore Avenue 1 6

17 Evaluation Criteria Satisfies Purpose and Need Receives Public and Stakeholder Support Minimizes Potential Environmental Impacts Demonstrates Engineering Feasibility Minimizes Costs 1 7

18 Stakeholder Coordination Efforts DeSoto County City of Arcadia Heartland Regional TPO Arcadia Crossing Arcadia Village Big Tree RV Resort Walmart Publix Stevenson Family Turner Family Arcadia Rodeo Association Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) 1 8

19 Community Engagement All Florida Championship Rodeo March 10, 2018 Project booth beside main entrance Arcadia Mosaic Arena 7,501 visitors on Saturday (24,249 total) 561 contestants, 62 vendors, and 40 volunteers total Positive reaction from the public Majority of public comments were in support of Corridor J 1 9

20 Corridor Public Information Meeting Thursday, October 4th, p.m. to 7 p.m. Turner Agri-Civic Center Exhibition Hall 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, Florida Project website 2 0

21 Public Meeting Outreach 1,279 newsletters mailed Residents/tenants/property owners Consideration given to seasonal residents 2 1

22 Next Steps Hold Public Information Meeting on October 4 th, 2018 Finalize Alternative Corridor Evaluation Report (ACER) based on public input and add recommended corridors Publish ETDM Planning Screen Summary Report with ACER Approval of final ACER and ETDM Planning Screen Summary Report Transition into PD&E Study phase early

23 SR 70 Multimodal Corridor presented to HRTPO presented by Central Office

24 SR 70 Corridor Existing Conditions Data Study Limits» From I-75 to I-95 Counties» Manatee» De Soto» Highlands» Okeechobee» St. Lucie Approximately 140 miles

25 SR 70 Facility Data Typical Sections» Lanes» Urban/Rural» AADT» LOS Tables» ROW Roadway Structures» Horizontal Clearances» Vertical Clearances» Embankment Safety/Crash Data Evacuation Routes Rail Road Crossings Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Major Utilities Drainage Structures» Water Body» Structure Size» Flow Direction» WBID Potential Truck Stop/Rest Areas Grade Separation Opportunities

26 26 Roadway Characteristics

27 27 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

28 28 Crash Data

29 29 Crash Data

30 30 DISCUSSION

31 5) 2045 Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Plan Overview Page 11

32 What is a Strategic Intermodal System? Established in 2003 Florida s highest priority of transportation hubs, corridors, and connectors Primary focus for implementing the Florida Transportation Plan Focus on moving people and freight Between Florida and other states and nations Between regions of Florida Re-evaluated every 3 years

33 SIS Facilities US 17 US 27 US 441 SR 29 SR 31 SR 64 SR 70 SR 80 SR 82 SR 710

34 Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Cost Feasible Plan Evaluates SIS needs in light of revenues Represents a phased plan for capacity improvements to the SIS Utilizes forecasted revenues Guided by objectives in the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) 16 year planning timeframe (FY ) Divided into 3 funding bands

35 2045 SIS Long Range Cost Feasible Plan (Page 14)

36 Proposed Waterway Corridor Designation Waterways Inland Existing Designation Proposed Designation Okeechobee Waterway Emerging SIS Removed from SIS 36

37 Projects Continuing Roadway From To Improvement SR 29 Cowboy Way (CR 80A) Whidden Rd 2 Lanes to 4 Lanes SR 29 Spencer (F Rd) North of Cowboy Way 2 lanes to 4 lanes SR 29 CR 832 (Keri Rd) Spencer (F Rd) 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 29 Collier / Hendry C/L CR 832 (Keri Rd) 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 70 Manatee / DeSoto C/L Jefferson Ave (Arcadia) 2 to 4 Lanes SR 70 Singletary Rd / DeSoto C/L American Legion Dr (Arcadia) 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 70 SR 72 West of Peace River 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 70 American Legion Dr (Arcadia) Jefferson Ave (Arcadia) 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 70 CR 29 US 98 (Eagle Bay Dr) 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 70 Jefferson Ave CR 29 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 70 CR 29 Highlands / Okeechobee C/L 2 to 4 Lanes SR 710 East of L-63 Canal Sherman Wood Ranches 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 710 Sherman Wood Ranches Martin / Okeechobee C/L - CR Lane to 4 Lane SR 710 US 441 L-63 Canal New Road

38 Project Additions Roadway From To Improvement SR 64 US 17 SR Lanes to 4 Lanes SR 64 Hardee / Highlands C/L US 27 2 lanes to 4 lanes SR 64 Old Town Creek Rd Hardee / Highlands C/L 2 lanes to 4 lanes SR 70 East of SR 31 Jefferson Ave 2 lanes to 4 lanes SR 70 Lonesome Island Rd NW 38 Ter 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 70 CR 760 DeSoto / Highlands C/L 2 Lane to 4 Lane US 17 SR 70 Hickory St Highway Capacity US 17 Hickory St DeSoto Ave Highway Capacity US 27 South of Skipper Rd US 98 4* lane to 6 lanes US 27 Glades / Highlands C/L SR 70 4* lane to 6 lanes US 27 Hendry / Palm Beach C/L SR 80 Freight Capacity US 98 / US th Ter 38 Ave 2 Lane to 4 Lane

39 Project Deletions Roadway From To Improvement SR 29 SR 78 US 27 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 29 Bermont Rd (CR 74) US 27 2 Lane to 4 Lane SR 29 Whidden Rd (CR 731) Bermont Rd (CR 74) 2 Lane to 4 Lane

40 6) Heartland Rural Mobility Plan Update Page 17

41 Heartland Rural Mobility Plan Update HRTPO Board Presentation Sebring - September 19, 2018

42 Presentation Agenda Heartland Rural Mobility Plan Update I. HRMP Basis FDOT Strategic Plan II. Update Process III. Objective Strategies A. Mobility Management and Coordination B. Rural Transit Planning Process C. Mobility Service Concept Priorities D. Project Development E. Project Management and Technical Assistance

43 Mobility Advisory Committee Central Florida Health Care Local Government CareerSource Heartland Hope Connection Senior Citizens Shared Services Network CTCs Goodwheels MV Transportation CAC TAC

44 HRMP Strategies 1) Mobility Management Approach Customer Focus, Coordination, Communication Outreach, Holistic System Family of Services 2) Rural Public Transportation Planning Process 3) Rural Public Transportation Project Development Program 4) Technical Assistance and Project Management Program Data & Analysis Updated Socio- Economic Updated Commuter Data Internal / External Regional Trips HRMP Planning Process Technical / SCOT Assessment Strengths Challenges Opportunities Threats Service Types / Market New Technologies Goals Service Concepts Previous HRMP Corridors Previous HRMP Circulators Coordination with TDP Focus on Mobility Management Strategies HRTPO Process / Procedures Regional Mobility Management TD / CTC Structure

45 Key Demographics Update: Population In the past five years, the overall trend of growth has slowed with several counties losing population since 2010 and only Glades and DeSoto County experiencing population growth since In spite of this recent trend, analysis by BERB predicts a 16.7% growth with nearly 60,000 more people to over 400, % 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% -1.0% Percent Population Change -2.0% -3.0% DeSoto Glades Hardee Hendry Highlands Okeechobee

46 Senior Population Growth 4 6

47 Income County Name Median Inc 2015 Median Inc 2010 Change Percent Change DeSoto County $ 35,165 $ 35,979 $ (814) -2.3% Glades County $ 34,877 $ 39,429 $ (4,552) -11.5% Hardee County $ 35,457 $ 37,466 $ (2,009) -5.4% Hendry County $ 36,771 $ 37,298 $ (527) -1.4% Highlands County $ 35,093 $ 34,946 $ % Okeechobee County $ 35,405 $ 38,339 $ (2,934) -7.7% County Name 2015 Percent Pop 2012 Percent Pop Below Poverty Below Poverty DeSoto County 30.6% 26.8% Glades County 20.2% 25.3% Hardee County 27.4% 29.7% Hendry County 26.4% 28.7% Highlands County 19.4% 19.0% Okeechobee County 27.7% 27.2% 4 7

48 Origin County Destination County Total Commuters Highlands County Polk County 2,613 Hendry County Lee County 1,623 Highlands County Lee County 1,608 Hardee County Polk County 1,339 Highlands County Miami-Dade County 1,165 Highlands County Hillsborough County 1,140 Hendry County Palm Beach County 1,087 DeSoto County Charlotte County 996 Highlands County Palm Beach County 983 Okeechobee County Palm Beach County 942 Okeechobee County St. Lucie County 931 DeSoto County Lee County 923 Highlands County Hardee County 858 Highlands County Broward County 843 Okeechobee County Broward County 675 Okeechobee County Martin County 674 Highlands County Sarasota County 669 Highlands County Charlotte County 656 Highlands County St. Lucie County 636 Highlands County Orange County 614 Highlands County Collier County 587 Hendry County Collier County 581 DeSoto County Polk County 570 DeSoto County Sarasota County 556 Hardee County Highlands County 544 Glades County Hendry County 519 Okeechobee County Brevard County 514 H a r d e e D e S o t o H i g h l a n d s G l a d e s H e n d r y Regional Commuter Travel Desire O k e e c h o b e e 4 8

49 Opportunities: Service Priorities Heartland Rural Mobility Plan 2018 Update

50 Desoto County DART (Arcadia Circulator)(HRMP) Demand Response CTC Services Managed by MV CFRPC / HRTPO: Planning/Capital / Operating Support Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) Mobility Management / MaaS

51 Glades County Demand Response CTC Services managed by Good Wheels CFRPC / HRTPO: Planning/Capital / Operating Support Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) Mobility Management MaaS

52 Hardee County Demand Response CTC Services managed by MV CFRPC / HRTPO: Planning/Capital / Operating Support Bowling Green / Zolfo Springs US 17 (HRMP) Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) Mobility Management MaaS

53 Hendry County Demand Response CTC Services managed by Good Wheels Bus Service Clew-Belle / PalmTran CFRPC / HRTPO: Planning/Capital / Operating Support Clewiston Circulator (HRMP) Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) Mobility Management MaaS

54 Okeechobee County CTC Services managed by MV CFRPC / HRTPO: Planning/Capital / Operating Support City of Okeechobee Circulator (HRMP) Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) Mobility Management MaaS

55 Highlands County CTC Services managed by MV CFRPC / HRTPO: Planning/Capital / Operating Support US 27 Corridor Service (Avon Park to Lake Placid in Highlands County)(HRMP) Sebring Circulator (HRMP) Sebring Flex Route (TDP) Avon Park / Sebring Express (TDP) Urban Dial-a-Ride (TDP) Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) Mobility Management MaaS

56 Highlands County TDP Demand Response / Dial A Ride Fixed Route / Flex Fixed Route Express

57 County Commuter Flows 5 7

58 Regional Services: The right service for the right place at the right time for what customers need

59 SR 80 Corridor: Extension Clew-Belle Route Regional Connector to West Coast Urban / LeeTran

60 Intra-Regional: Highlands / Hardee Counties Sebring 6 0

61 Regional: US27 Corridor 6 1

62 Commuter Services Launched in 2007, Commuter Services is a program of the Florida Department of Transportation, We work with businesses to help their employees find a better way to get to work than driving by themselves. We help build better communities that offer a wider range of transportation choices like bicycling and walking, and better accessibility for carpools, vanpools, or transit services. 6 2

63 HRTPO Urban / Rural Mobility Management 6 3

64 Mobility Management Activities Mobility management activities eligible for FTA include: Operating transportation brokerages to coordinate service providers, funding resources, and customer needs; Coordinating transportation services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with low incomes; Supporting local partnerships that coordinate transportation services; Staffing for the development and implementation of coordination plans; Providing travel training and trip planning activities for customers; Developing and operating traveler call centers to coordinate travel information, manage eligibility requirements, and arrange customer travel; and Planning and implementing the acquisition and purchase of intelligent transportation technologies to operate a coordinated system. (See page four for additional information.) 6 4

65 Mobility Options / Mobile Influence About three-quarters of U.S. adults (77%) say they own a smartphone, up from 35% in 2011 Growing shares of Americans especially those who are lowerincome rely on smartphones to access the internet 6 5

66 Regional Mobility Management Alignment Heartland Mobility Management FDOT Federal and State Transit Programs HRTPO Planning Process CTC Services and Coordination Social Service and Health Programs Private Sector / Technology Services FTA 5310, 5311, Discretionary grants, Etc. Commuter Assistance Program Urban and Rural Synergy CTD Trips & Equipment Florida Dept. Health Dept. Elderly Affairs Family & Children Services TNC s Ridesharing

67 Heartland Rural Mobility Coordinated System Plus Coordinated System CTD Funded Service FTA / FDOT Capital and Operating Social Service Programs Health Care Services Local Government Services Private Sector Partnerships Commuter Assistance Program Mobility Management / MaaS Services CFRPC/HRTPO Coordination / Technical Support

68 Funding Comprehensive Coordination of existing resources and queue of needs for discretionary and new initiatives funding Mobility Management FDOT / CFRPC Regional Commuter Assistance Program (FDOT) Coordinated System (CTCs) Human Services TD Trip and Equipment Grants FTA / FDOT Grant Programs Urban Seniors / Persons with Disabilities Rural 5339 Bus / Facilities State Block Grant State Corridor Grants Service Development Discretionary Grants Local Funding Private Sector Services / TNC Volunteer / In-Kind Services

69 Strategy 1: To Maintain A Pronounced Mobility Management Approach In Coordinating Rural Transportation Services Emphasizing Customer Characteristics, Needs And Communication Outreach. Operating transportation brokerages to coordinate service providers, funding resources, and customer needs; Coordinating transportation services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with low incomes; Supporting local partnerships that coordinate transportation services; Staffing for the development and implementation of coordination plans; Providing travel training and trip planning activities for customers; Developing and operating traveler call centers to coordinate travel information, manage eligibility requirements, and arrange customer travel; and Planning and implementing the acquisition and purchase of intelligent transportation technologies to operate a coordinated system 6 9

70 Strategy 2: To Support An On-Going Coordination Of Rural Public Transportation Planning To Maintain and Enhance Mobility Services Urban / Rural Transportation Planning Coordination Alignment of Service Planning TDP/TDSP/Grant Opportunities Mobility Management / Commuter Assistance Functions

71 Strategy 3: Establish A Rural Public Transportation Project Development Program Utilizing Service Concepts In The HRMP HRMPM Service Concepts Customer Market Service Type Mobility Management Rural Public Transportation Development Program Technical Analysis Operational Plan Project Proposals Grants Regional / Local Initiatives 7 1

72 Strategy 4: Develop a Technical Assistance and Project Management Program for Rural Transportation Services Maintenance and Implementation FDOT CTCs HRTPO Project Management Local Agencies Service Providers Public Participation 7 2

73 Analysis and Strategies Updated Socio-Economic Data Commuter O/D Data MAC Input and Endorsement County / Regional Service Concepts Rural Complement to Urban TDP Mobility Management Emphasis Enhanced Coordination Public Transit Project Development Process

74 Next Steps Project Schedule Refine Concepts / Draft Update Complete by Early June MAC II Late June MAC III MAC III Endorsement August 9th HRTPO Committees HRTPO Endorsement TAC => Wednesday, August 15 th CAC => Thursday, August 23 rd TPO Endorsement => Wednesday, September 19 th 7 4

75 Consideration for Endorsement Rob Gregg Jay Goodwill Martin Catala Mitch Spicer Paul Simmons, Modal Development Administrator, District One: Michelle Peronto, Transit Programs Administrator, District One: 7 5

76 Action Requested Motion to endorse the FDOT Heartland Rural Mobility Plan Update

77 7) Performance Measures Page 151

78 Performance Measures Implementation Safety Measures Freight Plan Asset Management Plan Planning Requirements Bridge Measures Pavement Measures System Performance (Reliability) Transit Measures

79 PM2: Pavement Condition Establishes criteria to measure the condition of the pavement on the Interstate System and non Interstate National Highway System (NHS) roads, and the deck condition of bridges on the NHS

80 PM2: Pavement Condition Performance Measure 2-Year Target 4-Year Target HRTPO Current Conditions Pavement % of Interstate pavements in GOOD condition N/A 60% N/A % of Interstate pavements in POOR condition N/A 5% N/A % of non-interstate NHS pavements in GOOD condition 40% 40% 35.5% % of non-interstate NHS pavements in POOR condition 5% 5% 0.3% NHS Bridge Deck Area % of NHS bridges by deck area classified as in GOOD condition % of NHS bridges by deck area classified as in POOR condition 50% 50% 82.44% 10% 10% 0.0%

81 PM3: Reliability Measures highway system performance (reliability) and freight travel time reliability

82 PM3: Reliability Performance Measure 2-Year Target 4-Year Target HRTPO Current Conditions Interstate Reliability 75% 70% N/A Non-Interstate Reliability N/A 50% 99% Freight Reliability N/A

83 Next Steps Agree to continue to support the FDOT performance measures and targets OR Establish performance measures and targets specific to the HRTPO planning area Deadline Nov. 14, 2018

84 Requested Action Motion to support the FDOT targets for PM2: Bridge and Pavement Performance Management measures and FDOT PM3: Interstate and Non Interstate Reliability and Freight Reliability Performance measures.

85 8) Project Prioritization Process Page 157

86 Process for Priority Selection Project submission to HRTPO Project review by HRTPO staff Project submittal to FDOT Preliminary score review by local jurisdiction Project review by TAC and CAC Project review by HRTPO Ranking endorsement by TAC and CAC Priority List Adoption by HRTPO

87 Current Evaluation Criteria Non-Capacity Projects Improve Safety 40% Provide Reliable and Efficient Options 30% Create Quality Places 20% Project Specific 10%

88 Proposed Evaluation Criteria Non-Capacity Projects Transportation Alternatives Congestion Management

89 Proposed Evaluation Criteria Transportation Alternatives Projects Improve Safety 40% Provide Reliable and Efficient Options 40% Create Quality Places 20%

90 Improve Safety Evaluation Criteria for TA Projects Safety Adjacent road has no car/pedestrian incidents past 5 years 0 Adjacent road has 1 or more car/pedestrian incidents past 5 years 20 School Zone Safety Project is within 1-2 miles from a K-12 school 4 Project is 1/2 mile to 1 mile from a K-12 school 10 Project is within 1/2 mile of a K-12 school 16 Project is within 1/4 mile of a K-12 school 18 Project is within 1/8 mile of a K-12 school 20

91 Provide Reliable and Efficient Options Evaluation Criteria for TA Projects Project Linkage Isolated improvement 0 Connects to network 15 Completes connection/closes gap 30 Project Status/Funding Availability Additional phase or connects to project in Five-Year Work Program or Local Capital Improvement Program 10

92 Create Quality Places Evaluation Criteria for TA Projects Community and/or Environmental Impact Potential negative impact on community or environment 0 No impact to community or environment 5 Potential positive impact on community or environment 10 Areas of Limited Modal Choice Zero Vehicle Household rate in project Census area of 6.1% or higher 10

93 Evaluation Criteria for TA Projects Project Specific Criteria (10 pt. Maximum) Bridge Projects Only: Bridge rating 70 or below 10 Intersection Projects Only: Intersection Level of Service D or Below 10 Lighting Projects Only: Project identified to correct safety issue 10 Trail Projects Only: Project connects to or on the Florida Greenways and Trails Map 10 Sidewalk Projects Only: Included in adopted Bike/Pedestrian or Comprehensive Plan 10 Maximum Total Points: 100

94 Proposed Evaluation Criteria Congestion Management Projects Improve Safety 40% Provide Reliable and Efficient Options 50% Create Quality Places 10%

95 Improve Safety Evaluation Criteria for CM Projects Safety Road/intersection has experienced 1 or more fatal or serious accidents in previous 5 years Pedestrian Safety Road/intersection has 1 or more car/pedestrian incidents past 5 years 20 20

96 Provide Reliable and Efficient Options Evaluation Criteria for CM Projects Project Status/Funding Availability Local funding is available to advance or contribute to project 10 Level of Service (LOS) Segment of road or intersection does not meet FDOT LOS Standards 10 Truck Factor Truck factor on segment of road or intersection managed by FDOT is greater than 10% Non Interstate Reliability Person miles traveled on Non Interstate NHS segment of road managed by FDOT reported as not reliable or below 50% on FDOT scale 10 20

97 Create Quality Places Evaluation Criteria for CM Projects Community and/or Environmental Impact Potential negative impact on community or environment 0 No impact to community or environment 5 Potential positive impact on community or environment 10 Maximum Total Points: 100

98 9) Transportation Improvement Program Page 161

99 Requested Action Approve amendment to the FY 2018/ /23 Transportation Improvement Program (Roll-Call Vote)

100 10) Transit Planning Page 187

101 Resolution Authorizing Chair to Sign a Federal Transit Administration Planning Grant Application This resolution authorizes the HRTPO to file an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended for 2018/19. Action Requested Page 189 Motion to approve Resolution authorizing the HRTPO to file an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended

102 Resolution (d) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) Extension This resolution authorizes the HRTPO Staff Director to extend JPA Contract #G0964 to December 31, 2019 with the Florida Department of Transportation for FTA Section 5305(d) funds that are currently set to expire December 31, Action Requested Page 191 Motion to approve Resolution authorizing extension of the JPA for Financial Project Number

103 Transit Development Plan Minor Annual Update Past year s accomplishments Initiated the process to establish the HRTPO as the Direct FTA recipient for the Sebring-Avon Park Urbanized Area. Continued to research the best transit alternative options by analyzing the viability of preferred public transportation alternatives for a new urban transit program detailed in the Highland Transit Plan Added additional planning/programming staff to facilitate and expedite the development of the new urban transit program Coordinated with peer groups and partner agencies regarding the new program

104 Transit Development Plan Minor Annual Update Analysis of any discrepancies between the plan and its implementation (None) Any revisions to the implementation program for the coming year (None) Revised implementation program for the tenth year (None) Added recommendations for the new tenth year of the updated plan (None) A revised financial plan (None) A revised list of projects or services needed to meet the goals and objectives, including projects for which funding may not have been identified (None)

105 Action Requested Motion to approve the Highlands Transit Plan Minor Annual Update to submit to FDOT

106 10) Public Participation Page 187

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108 INFORM IMPROVE Goals INVOLVE INCLUDE

109 INFORM Inform the public of opportunities to participate in the transportation decision-making process. At least one meeting or opportunity is located in each county annually. Translators are available at public meetings in areas where a high proportion of the affected population comprises non-english speakers or when requested. 100% of board and committee meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities.

110 INVOLVE Involve the public early and often in the transportation planning process. 100% of HRTPO meetings have comment cards available. 100% of HRTPO committee meetings will have time for public input on the agenda. Responses to public inquiries are made within 3 working days of the day of receipt. Responses to media inquiries are made within 1 working day of the date of receipt.

111 INCLUDE Reach out to the geographical, organizational and demographic communities that composed the TPO planning area to increase the opportunity to participate in developing transportation plans and services. Interested governments, organizations, user groups, and individuals will have the opportunity to share their level of satisfaction on the HRTPO public participation process. Specific efforts will be made to include traditionally underserved populations in 100% of the region s counties. Placement of HRTPO materials at 100% of public libraries in the region.

112 Continually identify and implement ways to improve the public participation processes. IMPROVE A base-line of results will be established so that future outcomes may be evaluated with a regional perspective.

113 Website Traffic

114 Facebook Engagement

115 2018 Refresh Introduction Our Organization HRTPO Plans and Program Stakeholders Goals, Strategies, Measurements, and Success

116 Our Organization

117 Goals

118 2018 Refresh September 4 October 19 Public Comment Period TAC Review and Endorse CAC Review and Endorse HRTPO Adoption in November

119 12) MPOAC Update A. Next Meeting: November 1 in Orlando

120 13) Other Business

121 Action Requested Motion to postpone the November 7 meeting to November 28 at 10 am in order to accommodate the presentation of the FDOT Draft Tentative Work Program.

122 14) Next Meeting November 28, a.m. Highlands County BoCC, Board Chambers