Post on 27-Dec-2015
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Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines
Presentation to TCC and CAC
September 16, 2014
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TIA Guidelines – Origin and Background
TIA Update Status
VCARD/FCARD TIA Discussion
Next Steps
What We Will Cover Today
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R2CTPOPlanning and programming of federal and state transportation funds for transportation projects within the TPO metropolitan area (Volusia and parts of Flagler)
TIA Guidelines: Origin & Background
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TIA Guideline Adopted by TPO Board – Nov. 2009Resolutions adopted by all citiesUniform methodology and process for assessing transportation impacts county-wide
Tied to project approval process
TIA Guidelines: Origin & Background
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What is in place
TIA Guidelines: Origin & Background
Some Content Items Methodology Definition of impacted
roads/intersections Analysis scenarios Trip generation Internal/Passer-by
capture Traffic counts Assumptions Level of service
standards Mitigation
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What is in place
TIA Guidelines: Origin & Background
Some Checklist Items Submittal requirements Project schedule Existing traffic data Proposed development trips Projected roadway segment
analysis Future traffic volumes Site access/circulation Assessment methodology Concurrency mitigation
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Benefits of TIA Guidelines◦Consistent process◦Standardized data◦Value added◦Predictability for development community
◦Promotion of intergovernmental/ interagency coordination
TIA Guidelines: Origin & Background
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Why update neededChanges to TPO boundariesChanges in laws/legislationChanges in economyDevelopment activity now increasing
TIA Update Status
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Scope of ServicesPhase 1: Interviews, V/FCARD Meeting, and Presentations to TCC and TPO Board
Phase 2: Partnering efforts to update the TIA Methodology
TIA Update Status
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1) Beverly Beach2) Bunnell3) Daytona Beach4) Daytona Beach Shores5) DeBary6) DeLand7) Deltona8) Edgewater9) Flagler Beach10) Flagler County11) Holly Hill
12) Lake Helen13) New Smyrna Beach14) Oak Hill15) Orange City16) Ormond Beach17) Palm Coast18) Pierson19) Ponce Inlet20) Port Orange21) South Daytona22) Volusia County
TIA Update StatusLocal governments interviewed
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TIA Update Status Volusia Interview Questions (Flagler
questions slightly varied)1) Still applying concurrency?2) Are you relying on TIA guidelines? 3) Any transportation concurrency exception area?4) Is proportionate share being used?5) Any other comments/concerns?
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Common Themes from Interviews
TIA Update Status – Phase 1
Concurrency • 20 out of 22 still doing it• Few concurrency issues
Proportionate Share
• 2 of 22 indicated possible need• Economic development slowdown• Proportionate share has not been needed
TIA Reviews • Most Volusia governments still rely on TIA Guidelines
• Most of Flagler governments have guidelines or Land Development Code
• Limited use of guidelines
TCEAs • Few adopted exception areas (5 out of 22)
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TIA Update Status – Phase 1Challenges Too Roadway Focused
Limited Coordination
Inconsistent Implementation
Format/Flow
Opportunities• Greater sensitivity to multiple modes• Preferential treatment for multimodal
transportation improvements
• Broadened coordination Transit agencies School board City-County coordination
• Consistency in when analysis is required
Comprehensive planning stage Rezoning stage Site plan application stage
Greater clarity in methodology and assumptions used
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VCARD/FCARD TIA DiscussionReasonable & Consistent Strategies
Protect Abilities to Pay for Improvements
Group Exercise
1) What are your top challenges?2) For each challenge, what are some
potential solutions or opportunities for improvements?
3) Dot solution preferences4) Discussion/Wrap Up
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VCARD/FCARD TIA ResultsTop 5 Challenges Solutions1. Final guidelines need
to be clearera) Expand to include CPAs and
re-zonings (in clear steps)b) Provide examples in appendices
for each type of analysis
2. Impact of background traffic (background methodology), specifically:
• Backlogged traffic• Growth rates
• Vested trips vs. growth rates (validity of vested trips)
a) Further discussion on methodology details is required with VCARD/FCARD and TPO
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VCARD/FCARD TIA ResultsTop 5 Challenges Solutions3a. When or at what
stage in the development process should TIAs be required?
3b. Should traffic study criteria be different based on the development stage
a) “TIA-like” process – a tiered process with clear steps for each type of analysis
b) Need advanced/due diligence by applicant and government staff at zoning and comprehensive plan amendment stage
c) Provide training/education on required process
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VCARD/FCARD TIA ResultsTop 5 Challenges Solutions4. Challenges to
transit resulting from significant increases in new development and/or expansion of existing development
a) Quantifying transit is challenge and issue
b) Keep in mind that TIA requirements are for capital costs of developments. Still need to “pay” for operational costs of transit for both existing and new development
c) Further discussion on methodology details is required with VCARD/FCARD and TPO
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VCARD/FCARD TIA ResultsTop 5 Challenges Solutions5. Permitting process
(tracking) • Lack of
predictability• Developers
typically evaluating multiple sites => Provide predictability/speed in determining costs/time
• Developers must be willing to provide greater specificity earlier on
Further discussion on methodology details is required with VCARD/FCARD and TPO
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VCARD/FCARD TIA ResultsAdditional Challenges Discussed• Flagler County differences (study area, political will,
etc.)• Limited staffing – resulting in greater reliance on
County staff to do analysis and reviews• Mobility pay-and-go concept with sensitivity to local
government characteristics• Constant rotation of local government staff resulting
in loss of institutional knowledge and vested interested in outcomes
• Confusion on when Volusia County should get involved in review process
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Next Steps
Remaining Steps in Phase 1 Summarize input received Presentations to TCC and TPO Board Workshop with all governmental
agencies
Phase 2: Partnering to update TIA Guidelines/Methodology Consider current, relevant legislation as
update progresses
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For additional information, contact:
Thank you!
TPO Project ManagerJean Parlow386-226-0422jparlow@r2ctpo.org
Consultant Project ManagerBob Wallace407-657-9210bwallace@tindaleoliver.com