MEETING NOTICE MEETING DATE: Monday, March 16, 2015 TO ...

James T. Wood Chairman Lane Lynchard Vice Chairman

Transportation Planning Organization P.O. Box: 11399 • 32524-1399 Pensacola, FL • Street Address: 4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A, 32514 P: 850.332.7976 • 1.800.226.8914 • F: 850.637.1923 • www.wfrpc.org

MEETING NOTICE MEETING DATE: Monday, March 16, 2015 TO: Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Members

FROM: James T. Wood, Chairman RE: Northwest Florida RTPO Meeting

A meeting of the Northwest Florida RTPO is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. The Technical Working Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at:

Crestview City Hall 198 Wilson Street, N Crestview, FL 32536

(Map Included in this Packet)

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. A QUORUM IS NEEDED.

The agenda includes the following items: A. CALL TO ORDER B. ACTION ITEMS:

1. Approval of September 15, 2014 Meeting Minutes

2. Consideration of Approval of Resolution NWFL 15-01 to Approve the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Regional Project Priorities ENCLOSURE A • Presentation by Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, TPO Staff • Technical Working Group Recommendation

3. Consideration of Resolution NWFL 15-02 Supporting the Advancement of Funding of the Transportation

Regional Incentive Program for the Navarre Community Access Road ENCLOSURE B • Presentation by Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, TPO Staff • Technical Working Group Recommendation

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4. Consideration of Resolution NWFL 15-03 Supporting Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) 2015 Legislative Policy Positions ENCLOSURE C • Presentation by Ms. Mary Robinson, TPO Staff • Technical Working Group Recommendation

5. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution NWFL 15-04 Supporting Federal and State Transportation Funding Legislation ENCLOSURE D

• Presentation by Mr. Mark Reichert, Assistant Executive Director, Florida Transportation Commission • Technical Working Group Recommendation

6. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Years 2015 and 2016 ENCLOSURE E • Presentation by Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, TPO Staff

C. REVIEW/INFORMATION ITEMS:

1. FDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Focused Initiative and Complete Streets ENCLOSURE F

• Presentation by Secretary Billy Hattaway, FDOT District 1 D. PUBLIC FORUM. Any person who wishes to address the RTPO is requested to fill out a Speaker’s

Request Form obtained from RTPO staff. E. INFORMATION ITEMS (no presentation necessary):

ENCLOSURE G 1. RTPO Meeting Schedule 2. RTPO Membership Roster

F. OTHER BUSINESS

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Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or family status. The TPO will make reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and for languages other than English (free of charge). Please notify Ms. Brandi Whitehurst of access or language requirements at 850-332-7976, ext 204 or 1-800-995-8771 for TTY-Florida at least 3 business days in advance.

La participación ciudadana es solicitado sin discriminación de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, religión, discapacidad o situación familiar. El TPO implementará las instalaciones necesarias para el acceso a esta reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad y de idiomas distintos del inglés (gratuito). Por favor notifique a la Sra. Brandi Whitehurst de acceso o requisitos lingüísticos en 850-332-7976, ext 204 ro TTY 1-800-995-8771 para de Florida por lo menos 3 días hábiles de antelación.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (RTPO) MEETING MINUTES WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (Designated Staff) Crestview City Hall - 198 Wilson Street, N. - Crestview, Florida September 15, 2014 Members Attending: Councilman Jim Wood, Chair Destin City Council Commissioner Kelly Windes Okaloosa County Commission Commissioner Lane Lynchard Santa Rosa County Commission Commissioner Don Salter Santa Rosa County Commission Commissioner Bill Chapman Walton County Commission Commissioner Sara Comander Walton County Commission Councilwoman Robyn Helt Crestview City Council Councilman Henry D. Ennis DeFuniak Springs City Council Councilman Dick Rynearson Ft. Walton Beach City Council Councilman J. B. Schluter Gulf Breeze City Council Councilman Gerald Wingate Pensacola City Council Non-Voting Members Attending: Jim DeVries FDOT Others Attending: Shawn Ward Santa Rosa County Tommy Brown Escambia County Jeff Skipper Walton County BCC Christy Johnson FDOT Terry Joseph WFRPC Mary Beth Washnock RTPO Staff A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Wood called the meeting to order. He asked that everyone stand for the

Pledge of Allegiance.

Ms. Washnock asked that an item be added to the agenda to discuss the quorum requirements for the Northwest Florida Regional TPO. Commissioner Comander moved to add quorum discussion to make the quorum less to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynchard and unanimously approved.

B. ACTION ITEMS:

1. Approval of July 31, 2013 Meeting Minutes. Chairman Wood called for action on the July 2013 meeting minutes. Councilman Ennis moved for approval of the July 31, 2013 meeting minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Comander and unanimously approved.

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2. Consideration of Approval of Resolution NWFL 14-01 to Approve the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Criteria - Enclosure A - Ms. Washnock said the TPO was being requested to approve the resolution to amend the criteria for the TRIP projects. She advised the Technical Working Group discussed extensively and recommended the amended criteria as outlined in the agenda package. Commissioner Comander moved to authorize the RTPO Chairman to sign Resolution NWFL 14-01 to approve the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Criteria. Councilman Ennis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

3. Consideration of Approval of Resolution NWFL 14-02 to Approve the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Regional Project Priorities - Enclosure B - Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, TPO staff, presented. Ms. Washnock said an application was in the agenda package for the Navarre Community Access Road project. She advised that Staff recommended that the project be approved and forwarded to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for consideration.

Commissioner Salter moved to authorize the RTPO Chairman to sign Resolution NWFL 14-02 to approve the TRIP Regional Project Priorities. Commissioner Lynchard seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.

4. Consideration of Approval of Resolution NWFL 14-03 Supporting Federal and State Transportation Funding Legislation - Enclosure C - Ms. Washnock stated that Mr. Mark Reichert was unable to attend the meeting to speak on the subject. Mr. Reichert had asked that the item be tabled until he could attend a meeting to speak. Councilwoman Helt moved to table Resolution NWFL 14-03 supporting federal and state transportation funding legislation. Councilman Ennis seconded the motion. Chairman Wood stated that he had been on the state MPOAC for five years and that this item was something they worked on in an effort to recoup loss of gas tax from alternative fuels. There are still issues and he encouraged support. The motion was unanimously approved.

5. Quorum Change for RTPO - Ms. Washnock said Staff recommended changing the quorum from seven to five. Councilman Ennis moved to change the RTPO quorum from seven to five. Commissioner Comander seconded the motion. Councilman Wingate asked how many members there are on the RTPO Board. Ms. Washnock said there are 16 members total. Chairman Wood said recently an effort was made to assign alternates to every member. He said if a member cannot attend a meeting they should call their alternate to attend. He also mentioned there had been three meetings without a quorum. Ms. Washnock mentioned that the distance to the meetings could be a problem at times. Commissioner Comander said Navarre was a difficult location for her. She favored meeting in Crestview.


Councilman Wingate stated that dropping the quorum to five presented a small percentage of the members and decisions could be made by five people. He said a city council or county commission meeting would not use such a low quorum. He thought the members should make the effort to attend the meetings. Councilwoman Helt asked if there is a mechanism in place to remove a member if they are repeatedly absent. Chairman Wood thought it would be a decision for the individual municipalities to remove a member. Ms. Washnock said the West Florida Regional Planning Council dealt with transportation planning organizations across the region and members tend to attend in accordance with how important the agenda items are to the members. She said in Bay County their quorum requirement is five and they always have a quorum because the items on the agenda are important to the local governments. Chairman Wood said part of the problem may be that there are not a lot of official items on the agenda. He said they primarily deal with TRIP grants. He said perhaps they should look at the bylaws and interlocal agreement to assure there are more substantial items on the agenda. Mr. Ward spoke for Santa Rosa County stating that this was the third time they were attempting to get a certain project to FDOT. He was grateful to FDOT for extending the timelines to submit the application. Chairman Wood thanked Mr. DeVries and other staff from FDOT for their efforts. Chairman Wood called for a vote to change the quorum from seven to five. The motion passed with two opposing votes by Councilwoman Helt and Councilman Wingate.

C. PUBLIC FORUM: There were no speakers for the public forum. D. REVIEW/INFORMATION ITEMS:

1. 2nd Annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium Review - Ms. Washnock advised that the 2nd

Annual Transportation Symposium was in May of 2014 at Pensacola Beach. The next symposium was expected to be in Bay County. Chairman Wood said he would like to see the general public involved in the symposium in addition to transportation personnel.

2. Information Items:

RTPO Meeting Schedule RTPO Membership Roster TPO Rail Support Letter

Chairman Wood called for further questions or comments. There were none. E. ADJOURN: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.


Approved by RTPO Date: _____________________ Signed: __________________________

Northwest Florida RTPO Agenda Enclosure Date: March 16, 2015

Approved for Submittal to RTPO:

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ENCLOSURE A SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution NWFL 15-01 to Adopt Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Application Project Priorities for FY2016 ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: FDOT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED: None BACKGROUND: The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) receives applications for TRIP projects and prioritizes them for submission to FDOT when funds are available. Applications are typically prioritized at the June RTPO meeting; however, due to the fact that the state legislature will be meeting in early 2016, recommendations are due by May 1st. Only projects on the Regional Network for the four counties qualify for these funds.

One application was submitted:

• Proposed Beulah Beltway - US 29 Connector - Escambia County

Attached are the following items: • Resolution NWFL 15-01 • Letter from FDOT Regarding TRIP • TRIP Candidate Project Submittal • Regional Network Map • TRIP Priority Ranking Score Sheet

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a motion to authorize the RTPO chairman to sign Resolution NWFL 15-01 to adopt the TRIP application project priorities for FY2016. This action is recommended to ensure the TRIP priorities are submitted to FDOT prior to the May 1st deadline. The Technical Working Group will recommend final priorities. For more information please contact Ms. Mary Beth Washnock at [email protected] or 800-226-8914 x 228.

RESOLUTION NWFL 15-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

PLANNING ORGANIZATION ADOPTING FY2016 TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL INCENTIVE

PROGRAM PROJECT PRIORITIES

WHEREAS, the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) is

created by an interlocal agreement between the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization and Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization, to study regional transportation issues affecting a four-county region; and

WHEREAS, Section 339.2819, Florida Statutes, creates within the Department of Transportation

a Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) for the purpose of providing funds to improve regionally significant transportation facilities in regional transportation areas created pursuant to Section 339.155(5), Florida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the interlocal agreement creating the Northwest Florida RTPO implements a coordinated planning process to produce a regional transportation plan, regional priorities, and a regional public involvement plan; and

WHEREAS, the process leading to development of priorities for TRIP project applications

included adoption of regional network criteria, a regional network map, and TRIP project application priority ranking criteria;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization adopts the TRIP

application project priorities for FY2016. The application recommended is:

Proposed Beulah Beltway - US 29 Connector - Escambia County

Duly passed and adopted by the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning

Organization on this 16 day of March 2015.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

BY: ______________________

James T. Wood, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: _______________________

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Escambia Co TRIP

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Beulah Rd TRIP

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Beulah Rd TRIP

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BYLAWS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

DATE APPROVED: January 18, 2006 Amended: May 10, 2006 Amended: April 17, 2007 Amended: January 18, 2012

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (RTPO)


TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE I – PREAMBLE ............................................................................................................. 1 ARTICLE II – PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS .............................................................................. 1 Section 1: Purpose Section 2: Functions ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP ..................................................................................................... 2 Section 1: Voting Members Section 2: Non-Voting Members ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS ............................................................................ 3 Section 1: Officers Section 2: Elections ARTICLE V – MEETINGS ............................................................................................................ 3 Section 1: Regular Meetings Section 2: Special Meetings ARTICLE VI – CONDUCT OF MEETINGS ................................................................................. 4 Section 1: Quorum Section 2: Order of Business Section 3: Agenda Section 4: Official Actions ARTICLE VII – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND WORKSHOPS ....................................................... 5 ARTICLE VIII – CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION .......................................................................... 5 ARTICLE IX – SUBCOMMITTEES ............................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE X – ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................. 5 Section 1: Staff Section 2: Record Keeping

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Northwest Florida Regional TPO Bylaws Adopted January 18, 2006 1



ARTICLE I - PREAMBLE The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) is created in accordance with state requirements to establish a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation process to develop regional transportation solutions for the combined TPO Study Areas. The powers, privileges and authority of the RTPO are contained in the Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization. In compliance with the Interlocal Agreement, the following sets forth the operating rules and procedures of the RTPO.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS

Section 1: Purpose The purposes of the RTPO shall be the following: A. To establish a forum for a coordinated, cooperative and comprehensive regional transportation

planning process in the Northwest Florida RTPO Study Area consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws in cooperation with the local TPOs, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Interlocal Agreement;

B. To develop a regional transportation plan and list of project priorities covering the combined

systems through the Northwest Florida RTPO Study Area; C. To develop a selection process in which to prioritize transportation corridor projects; and

D. To assure the continued eligibility for the receipt of federal and state capital and operating

assistance for transportation projects in the Northwest Florida RTPO Study Area. Section 2: Functions The functions of the RTPO shall include, but are not limited to the following: A. Identify regional transportation projects, which improve mobility across county and

metropolitan planning area boundaries; B. Prepare a regional transportation plan, policies, and priorities; forwarding the plans to the local

TPOs for approval; C. Update, adoption and maintenance of a Long Range Transportation Plan; D. Coordinate project prioritization and selection process;

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E. Promote regional public involvement in the transportation planning process;

F. Insure the compatibility of RTPO plans and projects with state, local county and city transportation plans and projects;

G. Insure that all transportation modes are considered in the transportation planning process; H. Insure that the transportation needs of all persons, including the elderly and handicapped, are

considered in the transportation planning process; and

I. Perform other duties delegated by federal and state laws or rules and regulations.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Voting Members

A. The Members shall be appointed by the Florida-Alabama TPO and the Okaloosa-Walton TPO, which constitute the RTPO, as stated in the Interlocal Agreement. The representatives from each county may include county and municipal elected officials.

B. Each Member shall appoint an alternate for the governing body. Alternates shall be elected

officials serving the same general-purpose local government as the representative and shall be eligible to vote when the representative is absent from meetings.

C. Representatives shall hold elected office and be a current member, or alternate, of the TPO. All

representatives shall have voting privileges.

D. Any Member may remove and replace the representative(s) it appointed at any time, with or without cause. The Governor may remove representatives of the Organization from office for misconduct, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office.

E. The term of office of representatives of the Organization shall be held for the duration of their

elected term of office.

F. The representative’s term of office automatically terminates upon said official leaving the elective or appointive office for any reason, or may be terminated by a majority vote of the total membership of the governmental entity represented by the representative.

G. A vacancy shall be filled by the original appointing entity. Section 2: Non-Voting Members The Non-Voting Members shall include the District Secretary, or designee, of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Third District and the Chairman, or designee, of the Eglin Air force Base Encroachment Committee.

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ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS Section 1: Officers

A. The officers of the RTPO shall be the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman. The officers shall be Voting Members elected by the RTPO membership.

B. Any officer may be removed from office, with or without cause, upon majority vote of the

governing body of the Organization at any duly scheduled meeting. No such removal from office of the Organization shall have the effect of removing such person as a representative; rather only the member that appointed the representative shall have such authority.

Section 2: Elections

A. Election of the Officers shall take place at the first meeting of each alternating calendar years, starting in 2007.

B. The chair and vice chair shall hold offices for two-year terms, and may be eligible for re-

election to successive terms.

ARTICLE V – MEETINGS Section 1: Regular Meetings A. Regular meetings of the RTPO shall be held as needed, at a time and place designated by the

RTPO Chairman; normally scheduled Quarterly on the third Wednesday of the month. B. In the event that the RTPO Chairman wishes to cancel or change the meeting time of a regular

RTPO meeting, advance notice of such cancellation or change shall be made as soon as practicable or at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to when such meeting was to have taken place.

C. At least seven (7) days prior to a regular RTPO meeting, public notice and tentative agendas

shall be sent to the members of the RTPO and local media services. D. RTPO Subcommittee meetings shall have the same meeting requirements as regular RTPO

meetings. Section 2: Special Meetings A. A special meeting of the RTPO may be called by the Chairman or a majority of the Voting

Members at a regular RTPO meeting. Each member of the RTPO shall receive a notification of such special meeting stating the date, hour and place of the meeting and the purpose for which such meeting is called, and no other business shall be transacted at that meeting.

B. In the event that the RTPO Chairman wishes to cancel or change the meeting time of a special

RTPO meeting, advance notice of such cancellation or change shall be made as soon as

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practicable or at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to when such meeting was to have taken place.

C. At least seven (7) days prior to a special RTPO meeting, public notice and tentative agendas

shall be sent to the members of the RTPO and local media services stating the date, hour and place of the special meeting including a statement of the general subject matter to be considered.

ARTICLE VI – CONDUCT OF MEETINGS All RTPO meetings shall be consistent with the Florida Sunshine Law and open to the public and press. Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed at all RTPO meetings. Section 1: Quorum Seven representatives shall constitute a quorum and the vote of seven representatives shall be necessary for any action taken by the Organization. No vacancy in the Organization shall impair the right of a quorum of the Organization to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Organization. Section 2: Order of Business

A. The Chairman shall preside at all RTPO meetings at which he or she is present. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman shall preside.

B. The Chairman shall state every question coming before the RTPO and announce the decision of

the RTPO on all matters. C. A majority vote of the members present shall govern and conclusively determine all questions

of order not otherwise covered. D. The minutes of prior RTPO meetings shall be approved by a majority of the members present

and upon approval shall become the official minutes. Section 3: Agenda

A. There shall be an official agenda for every meeting of the RTPO, which shall determine the order of business conducted at the meeting.

B. Requests for agenda changes to any RTPO meeting must be received by the Chairman (or

RTPO staff) at least one (1) working day prior to the meeting date. C. The RTPO shall not take action upon any matter, proposal or item of business not listed on the

official agenda; however following call to order, the RTPO Chairman may authorize addition of new business to the agenda with the approval of two thirds (2/3) of the Voting Members present.

Section 4: Official Actions

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A. All official actions of the RTPO shall be by adoption of resolutions or motions as follows:

a. Action by adoption of a resolution shall occur for all matters where adoption of a

resolution is required by federal or state regulations and any other matters deemed by the RTPO to be of sufficient importance to warrant adoption by a formal resolution.

b. All other actions of the RTPO shall be by adoption of a motion.

B. All official actions of the RTPO shall be recorded in the RTPO Actions Report and meeting minutes and kept in the RTPO’s permanent files. Verbatim minutes are not required but minutes shall include an accurate summary of discussions and actions taken.

ARTICLE VII – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND WORKSHOPS A public hearing or workshop may be called by the RTPO and may be scheduled before, during or after a regular meeting at the same meeting place or may be scheduled at another time and place. Notice shall be given to local media services and each RTPO member stating the date, hour and place of a public hearing or workshop including a statement of the general subject matter to be considered at least seven (7) days (or as required by federal and state regulations) prior the event. No formal business, for which notice has not been given, shall be transacted at a public hearing or workshop.

ARTICLE VIII – CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION Citizens’ participation in the RTPO transportation planning process is strongly encouraged and any citizen shall be entitled to be placed on the official agenda of a regular meeting of the RTPO and be heard concerning any matter within the scope of the jurisdiction of the RTPO. The regular RTPO meeting agenda shall include a “Public Forum” agenda item to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the RTPO at each RTPO meeting. In addition, the Chairman may recognize citizens to speak on agenda items immediately following discussion by the RTPO and prior to a vote on the matter by the RTPO.

ARTICLE IX – SUBCOMMITTEES RTPO Subcommittees may be designated by the RTPO as necessary to investigate and report on specific subject areas of interest to the RTPO.

ARTICLE X – ADMINISTRATION Section 1: Staff

A. The West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) Transportation staff shall serve as the planning staff of the RTPO and is responsible for preparing, duplicating, and distributing all materials necessary for RTPO meetings.

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Section 2: Record Keeping

A. The WFRPC staff shall record the minutes of all meetings and furnish a recording secretary for

all RTPO meetings. C. All official actions of the RTPO are to be recorded and kept in permanent minute files by the

WFRPC. These files shall be open for public inspection during regular office hours at the WFRPC/RTPO office.

D. The RTPO is responsible for the supervision and review of all financial matters concerning it.

In order to best execute this, the WFRPC will keep, maintain, and manage all accounts, records, and documents, both of the technical and financial nature, for the RTPO as specified in the Memorandum of Agreement between the RTPO and the WFRPC.

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FY 2011-2015 NORTHWEST FLORIDA

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION REGIONAL NETWORK PRIORITIES

TABLE 1

COMMITTED PROJECTS NOT SUBJECT TO PRIORITY RANKING

Construction Schedule Facility SIS

Y/N From To Improvement County

Underway I-110 Y Airport Boulevard Interchange Escambia

Underway US331 Y US98 South end Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge Four-lane Walton

Underway SR20 N White Point Road Mid-Bay Bridge Connector Four-Lane Okaloosa

Underway

Mid-Bay Bridge Connector N Mid-Bay Bridge Range Road Four-lane Okaloosa

Underway SR 281 (Avalon Blvd.) N North of CSX Railroad South of Commerce Road Four-Lane Santa Rosa

FY2010

SR281 (Avalon Boulevard) N South of Commerce

Road US90 Four-lane Santa Rosa

Underway

SR123/SR85 South Y General Bond

Boulevard Okaloosa Regional Airport Interchange Okaloosa

FY2011 SR 281 (Avalon Boulevard) N South of Moors

Lodge North of CSX Railroad Four-Lane Santa Rosa

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FY 2011-2015


REGIONAL NETWORK PRIORITIES

TABLE 2 NON-STRATEGIC INTERMODAL SYSTEMS (NON-SIS)

PROJECT PRIORITIES

RTPO Priority

Facility

From

To

Improvement

County

1 SR281 (Avalon Boulevard) I-10 South of Moors Lodge Four-lane Santa Rosa

2 US90A (Nine Mile Road) SR297 (Pine Forest Road) US29 Four-lane Escambia

3 US98 Escambia County Line Okaloosa County Line Other Capacity Improvements Santa Rosa

4 US90 Escambia County Line Okaloosa County Line Other Capacity Improvements Santa Rosa

5

SR295 (Navy Blvd/New Warrington Road)

SR292 (Gulf Beach Highway) New Warrington Road–Leg C Other Capacity Improvements Escambia

6 US90A (Nine Mile Road) I-10 SR297 (Pine Forest Road) Other Capacity Improvements Escambia

7 SR727 (Fairfield Drive) SR298 (Lillian Highway) US90 (Mobile Highway) Other Capacity Improvements Escambia

8

SR292 (Gulf Beach Highway/Sorrento Road)

SR173 (Blue Angel Parkway) SR295 (Navy Boulevard) Other Capacity Improvements Escambia

9 SR742 (Burgess Road) US29 Creighton Road Four-Lane Realignment Escambia

10 SR295 (Fairfield Drive) US90 (Mobile Highway) SR289 (9th Avenue) Other Capacity Improvements Escambia

11 US90 Airport Road SR87 South Four-Lane Santa Rosa

12 Bauer Road Sorrento Road US98 Other Capacity Improvements Escambia

13 Regional Transit Network Escambia County Walton County Corridors & hubs Multi-County

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FY 2011-2015 NORTHWEST FLORIDA

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION REGIONAL NETWORK PRIORITIES

TABLE 3

STRATEGIC INTERMODAL SYSTEMS (SIS) PROJECT PRIORITIES

This table is subject to change. FDOT is in the process of updating the SIS Cost Feasible Plan.

RTPO Priority

Facility

From

To

Improvement

County

1

US29

I-10

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2* SR123

SR85 South

SR85 North

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3** US98 Airport Road (Okaloosa County) CR30A West (Walton County) Six-lane Okaloosa / Walton

4 SR87 Five Forks Road Eglin AFB Boundary Four-lane Santa Rosa

5 US331 Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge North Approach SR20 Four-lane Walton

6 US331 (Freeport Bypass) SR20 US331 Four-lane Walton

7 I-10 (SR291) Davis Highway US90 (Scenic Highway) Six-lane Escambia

8 I-10 East end Escambia Bay Bridge Avalon Boulevard Six-lane Santa Rosa

9

US331Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge North End of Bridge South End of Bridge Four-lane Walton

* SR123 was moved to #2 by the NWFRTPO at the July 2009 meeting ** US98 was moved to #3 by the NWFRTPO at the July 2009 meeting

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REGIONAL NETWORK PRIORITIES

TABLE 4 ALTERNATIVE REVENUE FUNDED PROJECTS NOT SUBJECT TO PRIORITY RANKING

Funding Source

Facility

From

To

Improvement

County

Toll or Alt Funded Interstate Connection I-10 I-65 Four-lane (1)

Defense Access Funded US98 Hurlburt Field Gate Interchange Okaloosa

Toll Funded SR293 Mid-Bay Bridge North End of Bridge South End of Bridge Four-lane Okaloosa

Toll Funded SR293 (Mid-Bay Bridge Corridor) Mid Bay Bridge North Approach SR20 Four-lane Okaloosa

Toll Funded SR293 (Mid Bay Bridge Corridor Extension) SR20 SR85 New alignment/

4-lane Okaloosa

Toll Funded New Pensacola Bay Bridge Pensacola Gulf Breeze Peninsula Four-lane Escambia/ Santa Rosa

Toll Funded New Beltway (2) US90 (Mobile Highway) US90/SR87 South Four-lane Escambia/

Santa Rosa

Toll Funded

Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority Bypass Project SR87 SR77 Four-Lane

Santa Rosa/ Okaloosa/ Walton/

Bay Local or Alt

Funded SR173 (Blue Angel Parkway) SR292 (Sorrento Road) US98 Four-lane Escambia

Local or Alt Funded SR292 (Perdido Key Drive) Alabama Line South end ICWW Bridge Four-lane Escambia

Local or Alt Funded SR292 (Sorrento Road) South end ICWW Bridge SR173 (Blue Angel Parkway) Four-lane Escambia

Local or Alt Funded

Woodbine Road/Chumuckla Corridor/ Realignment of Five Points Intersection US90 Five Points Intersection Four-lane /Intersection

Re-alignment Santa Rosa

Local or Alt Funded PJ Adams / Antioch Rd SR85S US90 Four-lane Okaloosa

Local or Alt Funded Old /New Bethel Road US90 SR85N Four-lane Okaloosa

Local or Alt Funded Pinestead-Longleaf Connector SR297 (Pine Forest Road) US29 Four-lane Escambia

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Local or Alt Funded Destin Cross Town Connector Marler Bridge SR293 (Danny Wuerffel Way)

Four lane Commons Drive and Airport Road, improvements on other portions

Okaloosa Local or Alt

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Santa Rosa

Local or Alt Funded US331 (Rock Hill) Owl’s Head I-10 Passing Lanes – Rock

Hill Area Walton

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Sherwood Lane Area Walton

Local or Alt Funded SR81 SR20 I-10 Realign SR81 at SR20

with CR3280 Walton

Local or Alt Funded US90 Old US90 @ Glover Lane Airport Road Four-Lane Santa Rosa

Local or Alt Funded Chat Holly Road US331 CR393 To be Determined Walton

Local or Alt Funded CR30A US98 West US98 East Intersection

Improvements Walton

(1) The RTPO supports each of the following routes as potential I-10 to I-65 Connectors: US29, SR87, SR85 and US331.

(2) Segments of the Beltway Project may also be developed as Local or Alternative Revenue Projects.

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Project Name Location Funding Source

FY 2015 (Current) FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 Total Project Cost

Comp Plan Objectives Notes

Bridge Renovations Countywide LOST III $1,263,170 $1,270,162 $1,016,666 $516,670 $4,066,668 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

Funds to improve bridge safety countywide based on bridge plan

Burgess Extension Design & ROW

Burgess/Creighton extension from

Hilburn Dr to US 29

LOST III / FDOT

$219,000 $1,000,000 $1,219,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

TPO Transportation Improvement Program Priority #8 (Capacity Priority #2),

Const. funds committed in out years

Burgess Rd Sidewalks Davis Hwy to Sanders Rd

LOST III $350,000 $350,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

Local Safe Routes To School Program. In discussion with Pensacola for potential

partnership

Congestion Improvements Countywide LOST III $837,000 $818,000 $1,618,000 $1,500,000 $4,773,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

Projects to improve traffic and freight flow see PIIP and safety enhancement

projects.Dirt Rd Paving Countywide LOST III $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $10,500,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3;

MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5; MOB 8-1.6

See DRP Plan

E' Street Improvements Texar Dr to Cervantes St


MOB 8-1.6

Englewood CRA District

Highway 297A Widening Muscogee Rd to County Road Camp

LOST III $3,000,000 $3,000,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

Widening and Drainage Improvements

ITS Application Countywide LOST III $1,462,936 $1,462,936 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

Implementation of ITS Countywide. Refer to FDOT Regional ITS Master Plan

JPA Design Box LOST III $300,154 $600,000 $900,154 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

Funds to Support the advancement of any 5-year FDOT projects if determined as a

need.Kingsfield Rd Extension Beulah Rd to CR 97 LOST III $665,193 $665,193 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3;

MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5; MOB 8-1.6

Support Sector Plan Growth

Muscogee Rd US 29 to Alabama State Line


MOB 8-1.6

Roadway widening and Drainage Improvements

Neighborhood Projects Countywide LOST III $700,000 $700,000 $2,800,000 $500,000 $4,700,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

Countywide program for neighborhood traffic operations improvements

Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key Dr between AL and the

south end of the ICWW Bridge

LOST III $1,227,379 $1,227,379 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

TRIP matching funds for FDOT design. TPO priority #25

Pinestead / Longleaf Design & Construction

LOST III $5,320,000 $7,510,000 $400,000 $960,000 $14,190,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

TPO priority #10.

Resurfacing Countywide LOST III $1,750,000 $1,732,689 $1,584,622 $751,211 $5,818,522 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

See Resurfacing Plan

Sidewalks Design / Construction

LOST III $600,000 $600,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,200,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3; MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5;

MOB 8-1.6

County Wide Safe Walk to School support program. Combined sidewalks / District 1

sidewalksTraffic Calming Countywide LOST III $200,000 $500,000 $700,000 MOB 8-1.1; MOB 8-1.3;

MOB 8-1.4; MOB 8-1.5; MOB 8-1.6

County Wide Program for neighborhood traffic calming improvements

US 29 Connector (Beltway) Mobile Hwy to US 29


MOB 8-1.6

New Limited Access Road Supporting Sector Plan; Local Funds Currently

Expended on PD&E. Funds to Support Future Interchange at I-10 and Beulah Rd.

2035 LRTP. IJR Estimated Completion Date 2016

CIP 2016 - 2020 TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

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AI-7680 County Administrator's Report 15. 14.

BCC Regular Meeting Budget & Finance Consent MeetingDate: 02/19/2015

Issue: Transportation Regional Incentive Program for Professional EngineeringServices for the Escambia Beltway PD&E Study

From: Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Department DirectorOrganization: Public WorksCAOApproval:

RECOMMENDATION:Recommendation Concerning the Transportation Regional Incentive Program for ProjectDevelopment and Environment Study for the Escambia Beltway and the EscambiaBeltway Corridor Study - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Transportation Regional IncentiveProgram (TRIP) for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for theEscambia Beltway and the Escambia Beltway Corridor Study:

A. Authorize the County Administrator to submit a request for TRIP Funds to the FloridaDepartment of Transportation (FDOT) to request funding assistance for Planning Servicesfor the PD&E Study phase for a four-lane roadway along Beulah Road, from Nine MileRoad north to I-10, including the new I-10 Interchange and continuing further north to US29, and to request funding assistance for the Escambia Beltway Corridor Study for thesegment from I-10 to US 29; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the TRIP Application and any other documentsassociated with this TRIP Application without further action of the Board.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III: $1,934,335.73, Cost Center210107, Object Code 56301; FDOT Funds through Transportation Planning Organization(TPO) Matching Programs, TRIP Funds and Other Federal and State Funding Programs]

BACKGROUND:

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TRIP was created to improve regionally significant transportation facilities in "regionaltransportation areas." State Funds are available throughout Florida to provide incentivesfor local governments and the private sector to help pay for critically needed projects thatbenefit regional travel and commerce. If selected for funding, FDOT will pay up to 50percent of project costs for public transportation facility projects. Projects must: “Servenational, statewide, or regional functions and function as part of an integrated regionaltransportation system”.

As noted in the attached letter, TRIP Funds have been allocated to FDOT, District 3,allowing counties to request funding assistance. As a normal process for roadwaycapacity construction projects, the National Environment Protection Act (NEPA) PD&EStudy is required. This is why Escambia County will be requesting funding assistance forthe PD&E phase.

In reviewing transportation planning concepts for Escambia County, analysis has indicatedthe fundamental cost feasible approach to relieve congestion on many roadways, is toapply a methodology of establishing corridors. Corridors can move high volumes of traffic,help reduce overall right-of-way purchasing cost, residential noise impacts and cutthrough traffic, and roadway construction costs. This is feasible, because attention isfocused on fewer and longer facilities that will redirect or attract traffic, and bring relief toother stressed facilities with no or little improvements.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III: $1,934,335.73, Cost Center210107, Object Code 56301;FDOT Funds through Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Matching Programs,TRIP Funds and Other Federal and State Funding Programs]

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:N/A

PERSONNEL:County, FDOT, and West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) Staff will coordinateefforts.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:County Staff will prepare the package and submit to FDOT, District 3, through approval ofthe FL-AL TPO and the Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). PublicWorks Department will coordinate with the FDOT, District 3, WFRPC, and the Regionaland Local Transportation Planning Committees.


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MOB 1.4.2 Regional Priorities. Escambia County will coordinate with the TPO and FDOT to ensure that regional priorities are included in County decision-making.

MOB 1.4.3 Interstate System Improvements. In cooperation with the TPO and FDOT, Escambia County will support improvements to the federal interstate system located within the County. In addition the County shall support the construction of a new roadway segment that links Interstate- 10 with Interstate-65. MOB 1.4.4 Transportation Improvement Plans. Escambia County will participate in and review the annual updates of the TPO five-year Transportation Improvement Plan and FDOT five-year Work Program to ensure that activities of the County and the transportation improvement plans of other agencies are consistent. OBJ MOB 1.5 Corridor Preservation

Provide for the protection of existing and future rights-of-way from encroachment by including appropriate regulations within the LDC.

POLICIES MOB 1.5.1 Standard Right-of-way. Within any Project Development and Environmental Impact study for a capacity improvement project, standard right-of-way shall be considered as follows:

Major Collectors 80’ Major Arterials 125’ Beltways 300’

MOB 1.5.2 Setback Regulation. Escambia County shall, through zoning district provisions in the LDC, apply setbacks that will aid in the protection of existing and future rights-of-way, including transportation corridors, from building encroachments. MOB 1.5.3 Density and Intensity Regulation. Escambia County shall regulate density and intensity within the existing or designated transportation corridor areas that may interfere with right-of-way needs. MOB 1.5.4 Right-of-way Set Aside. Escambia County may require the set aside of right-of-way necessary to comply with programmed roadway widening or, as necessary, for proposed transportation corridors. MOB 1.5.5 Scenic Roadway Designation. Because of their unique scenic character and related historic and tourist significance, Scenic Highway (SR-10A)

DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial reproduction of the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan and is intended to be for general information only.

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and Perdido Key Drive (SR 292) are designated “scenic roadways.” Parcels adjacent to these rights-of-way shall be the subject of specific sign controls in the LDC.

MOB 1.5.6 Proposed Transportation Corridors. Escambia County shall make efforts to inform the public about the location of proposed transportation corridors. Such proposed transportation corridors are to be initially designated in this section, the adopted TPO's “Cost Feasible Plan”, the proposed or adopted County Capital Improvement Plan or in any proposed or adopted Development of Regional Impact (DRI) or development plan. Transportation corridor protection regulations shall be incorporated in the LDC. The Beulah Expressway is designated as a proposed transportation corridor. Maps and descriptions of the proposed north/south corridor and the east/west connecting corridors are on file as Exhibits A and B to Ordinance 2007-02D.

OBJ MOB 1.6 Automobile Use and Greenhouse Gas Reduction.

Through encouraging compact, mixed and multi-use developments and alternative mode transportation strategies Escambia County shall strive to reduce average per capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) within the County, overall contributing to a reduction in automobile generated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Reducing the County average annual per capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by 2.0% annually starting in 2010 totaling a 40% reduction by the year 2030, as compared to the FDOT 2008 baseline.

Escambia Average Annual Per Capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Year Target Reductions 2010: 2008 Baseline (10,170 VMT) 2015: 10.0 percent decrease (9,150 VMT) 2020: 20.0 percent decrease (8,140 VMT) 2025: 30.0 percent decrease (7,120 VMT) 2030: 40.0 percent decrease (6,100 VMT)

POLICIES MOB 1.6.1 Funding Research for VMT Reduction. Escambia County shall seek funding to support advocacy and research regarding VMT reduction, including establishing ongoing VMT modeling and monitoring on a County-wide basis and for development projects. MOB 1.6.2 Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies. Through its Land Development Code, Escambia County shall implement the following transportation and travel mode strategies in a long term effort to reduce average per capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) within the County:

DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial reproduction of the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan and is intended to be for general information only.

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ENCLOSURE B SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution NWFL 15-02 Supporting the Advancement of the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Funding for the Navarre Community Access Road ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: Santa Rosa County LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED: None BACKGROUND: In 2014 TRIP funds became available from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the first time in three years. The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) received and submitted one application which was the Navarre Community Access Road project submitted by Santa Rosa County. A Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the widening of SR30 (US 98) Gulf Breeze Pkwy. from Portside Drive to the Okaloosa County line is funded for FY 2016 per the FDOT 2016-2020 Work Program. On September 14, 2014, the RTPO approved submission of a TRIP grant application to FDOT in support of a Feasibility Study for the conceptual Navarre Community Access Road. The TRIP grant requested $500,000 with a 50/50 local match paid by Santa Rosa County. FDOT awarded Santa Rosa County the funding and has placed the amount into its FY 16-20 Tentative Work Program for allocation in years FY 17 ($250,000) and FY 18 ($250,000). The FDOT FY 2016-2020 Work Program also announced a PD&E Study, funded in FY 2016, for the widening of SR 30 (US 98) Gulf Breeze Pkwy from Portside Drive to Okaloosa County line. Santa Rosa County would like the Navarre Community Access Road Feasibility Study to be completed in coordination with the above referenced US 98 PD&E Study. The general objective of this study is to provide documented information necessary to reach a decision on the feasibility, location, and design concepts of the proposed Navarre Community Access Road. The factors to be considered include: traffic and regional mobility issues; social, economic, and environmental issues and feasibility; and engineering feasibility. The results of the study will be documented in a draft and final Corridor Feasibility Study Report. Based on information contained in the Corridor Feasibility Report, the study team will identify a "most probable" corridor. The study will also provide for the development of a concept master plan for a feasible alignment located within the "most probable" corridor. The objective of this concept master plan will be to provide better and more detailed information about environmental, engineering, and project cost issues for use in the subsequent PD&E study phases of the project's development. Santa Rosa County has requested to have the Navarre Community Access Road Feasibility Study be completed in coordination with the US 98 PD&E Study and would like the money to be moved from FY 17 ($250,000) and FY 18 ($250,000) to FY 16 ($500,000) so that the feasibility study can be completed in coordination with or ahead of the US 98 PD&E Attached are the following items:

• Resolution NWFL 15-02 • Letter from Santa Rosa County

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a motion to authorize the RTPO Chairman to sign Resolution NWFL 15-02 supporting the advancement of the TRIP funding for the Navarre Community Access Road. This action is recommended in order to request that FDOT advance the funding for this project which also facilitates coordination with the US 98 PD&E Study. The Technical Working Group will recommend final priorities. For more information please contact Ms. Mary Beth Washnock at [email protected] or 800-226-8914 x 228.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM (TRIP) FUNDING FOR THE NAVARRE

COMMUNITY ACCESS ROAD



WHEREAS, Section 339.2819, Florida Statutes, creates within the Department of Transportation

a Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) for the purpose of providing funds to improve regionally significant transportation facilities in regional transportation areas created pursuant to Section 339.155(5), Florida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the interlocal agreement creating the Northwest Florida RTPO implements a coordinated planning process to produce a regional transportation plan, regional priorities, and a regional public involvement plan; and

WHEREAS, the Navarre Community Access Road was awarded funding during the 2015 TRIP

cycle funded for a feasibility study in FY2017 and FY 2018; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization supports the advancement

of funding of the Navarre Community Access Road which also facilitates coordination with the PD&E study for the widening of U.S. 98;

Duly passed and adopted by the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning

Organization on this 16th day of March 2015.


BY: ______________________

James T. Wood, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: _______________________

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SANTA ROSA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Santa Rosa Administrative Offices 6495 Caroline Street, Suite M Milton, Florida 32570-4592

JAYER WILLIAMSON, District 1 ROBERT A. “BOB” COLE, District 2 HUNTER WALKER, County Administrator W. D. “DON” SALTER, District 3 ROY V. ANDREWS, County Attorney ROB WILLIAMSON, District 4 JAYNE BELL, OMB Director R. LANE LYNCHARD, District 5

March 2, 2015 Honorable James T. Wood, Jr., Chairman NWFL Regional TPO P. O. Box 11399 Pensacola FL 32524-1399 RE: Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) application for the Navarre Community Access Road Dear Mr. Wood: Santa Rosa County would like to request that the Regional TPO support and submit a letter of request to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to advance the funding of the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) for the Navarre Community Access Road. At the September 14, 2014 Regional TPO meeting, the Board passed Resolution 14-02 adopting the TRIP application project priorities for FY2015 which included the Navarre Community Access Road. On December 30, 2014, FDOT sent a letter to the Florida – Alabama TPO Chairman indicating that the TRIP application for the Navarre Community Access Road Corridor Study was funded in FY 2017 and FY 2018. The FDOT FY 2016-2020 Work Program announced a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, funded in FY 2016, for the widening of SR 30 (US 98) Gulf Breeze Pkwy from Portside Drive to Okaloosa County Line. Santa Rosa County would like the Navarre Community Access Road Feasibility Study to be completed in coordination with the above referenced US 98 PD&E Study. The County appreciates all the coordination between the Department, Regional TPO and West Florida Regional Planning Council for partnering to help much needed projects move forward. Very Respectfully,

Shawn Ward Transportation Planner

(850-983-1877 Voice ♦ 850-983-1856 Fax) ♦ http://www.santarosa.fl.gov

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ENCLOSURE C

ALL COMMITTEES SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution NWFL 15-03 Supporting Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) 2015 Legislative Policy Positions ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: MPOAC LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED: None BACKGROUND: On October 30, 2014 the MPOAC adopted its 2015 MPOAC Legislative Policy Positions. The MPOAC supports State Legislation that:

• implements the recommendations from the MPOAC transportation revenue study and other options for expanding transportation revenue sources;

• restores funding for the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) in order to promote regional planning and project development;

• protects existing transportation programs from negative financial impacts that may arise from the passage of the 2014 Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative and directs funds intended for recreational trails in a manner consistent with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) plans and programs and expands funding eligibility to include maintenance activities;

• reduces distracted driving by regulating as a primary offense the use of electronic wireless communications devices and other similar distracting devices while operating a moving motor vehicle;

• allows 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;

• promotes inter-operable and multi-modal fare-payment technologies that must be compatible, universal and accessible for use by all other technology systems; and

• authorizes a county, or two or more contiguous counties, to form a regional transportation finance authority for the purpose of financing, constructing, maintaining, and operating transportation projects that are coordinated with MPO plans and programs.

Attached is the following:

• Resolution NWFL 15-03 • 2015 MPOAC Legislative Policy Positions

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a motion authorizing the TPO chairman to sign Resolution NWFL 15-03 supporting the Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council 2015 Legislative Policy Positions. This action is recommended to enhance Florida transportation systems. For more information please contact Ms. Mary Robinson, TPO staff, at 1-800-226-8914, Extension 229 or [email protected].

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A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWEST FLORIA REGIONAL PLANNING TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ADVISORY COUNCIL 2015 LEGISLATIVE

POLICY POSITIONS



WHEREAS, the Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) is a statewide transportation planning and policy organization created by the Florida Legislature pursuant to Section 339.175(11), Florida Statutes, to augment the role of individual MPOs in the cooperative transportation planning process; and

WHEREAS, the MPOAC adopted Legislative Policy Positions on October 30, 2014;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The Northwest Florida Regional TPO supports the 2015 MPOAC Legislative Policy Positions that were adopted by the MPOAC on October 30, 2014.

Passed and duly adopted by the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization on this 16th day of March 2015.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

ORGANIZATION BY: ____________________ James T. Wood, Chairman ATTEST: _______________________

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2015 MPOAC Legislative Policy Positions Page 1 Adopted October 30, 2014

FLORIDA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

2015 LEGISLATIVE POLICY POSITIONS

Priority Policy Positions

The MPOAC supports State Legislation that:

1. Implements the recommendations from the MPOAC transportation revenue study and other options for expanding transportation revenue sources.

� In 2012, the MPOAC completed a two-year study to address the ever widening gap between the cost of needed transportation infrastructure along with declining and unsustainable revenue sources. The study identified a $74 billion funding shortfall in MPO areas over the next 20 years. It also proposed 14 policy recommendations that are intended to restore the purchasing power of Florida’s transportation dollar to the year 2000 and to move Florida toward a Mileage Based User Fee in lieu of the traditional fuel tax.

Key Recommendations:

� Redirect $100 million annually to the State Transportation Trust Fund from General Revenue as was passed by the Florida House of Representatives during the 2014 legislative session in HB 5601.

� Expand the Charter County and Regional Transportation System Surtax to allow municipalities over 150,000 in population (or the largest municipality in a county) and all counties located in MPO areas to enact up to a one cent local option surtax by referendum.

� Index local option fuel taxes to the consumer price index in a manner similar to the current indexing of state fuel taxes.

� Direct the Florida Department of Transportation to develop a plan and conduct one or more pilot tests to move Florida toward a Mileage Based User Fee, which protects individual privacy, in lieu of the traditional fuel tax.

2. Restores funding for the Transportation Regional Incentive Program in order to promote regional planning and project development.

� The purpose of the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) is to encourage regional planning by providing state matching funds (up to 50% of total project costs) for improvements to regionally significant transportation facilities identified and prioritized by regional partners. TRIP is funded through documentary stamp tax proceeds which have declined substantially over the past several years as a result of the economic decline in Florida’s housing and land development industry. Funds available for TRIP have been further reduced as the first $60 million of funds that would otherwise be allocated to TRIP are instead allocated to the Florida Rail Enterprise.

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3. Protects existing transportation programs from negative financial impacts that may arise from the passage of the 2014 Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative and directs funds intended for recreational trails in a manner consistent with MPO plans and programs; and expands funding eligibility to include maintenance activities.

� The Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative (Amendment 1 on the November 4, 2014 ballot), upon voter approval, would dedicate 33 percent of net revenues (an estimated $648 million in FY 2015-16, growing to $1.268 billion in FY 2034-35) from the existing excise tax on documents to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund. The funds will be used to acquire and improve conservation easements and other land, water, geological and historical sites, including recreational trails and parks. If approved, this diversion of revenues from the existing excise tax on documents could result in a substantial reduction in funds currently dedicated to the Transportation Regional Incentive Program, the Strategic Intermodal System, the New Starts Transit Program, the Florida Rail Enterprise and the Small County Outreach Program. This proposal seeks to protect those existing transportation programs in a manner consistent with MPO plans and programs and expand funding eligibility to include trail maintenance.

4. Reduces distracted driving by regulating as a primary offense the use of electronic wireless communications devices and other similar distracting devices while operating a moving motor vehicle.

� The 2013 Florida legislature enacted the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law.” The law prohibits operation of a moving motor vehicle while manually typing, sending or reading interpersonal communication (texting, e-mailing, instant messaging, etc.) using a wireless communications device, with certain exceptions. The law provides for enforcement of the ban as a secondary offense, meaning a driver would have to be pulled over for some other violation to get a ticket for violating the ban on texting. The 2014 Florida Legislature underscored the severity of distracted driving by considering a bill that would have substantially increased the penalty for distracted driving resulting in a fatality. This legislative proposal would seek to strengthen the enforcement mechanism for the texting while driving ban by making it a primary offense.

Additional Policy Positions

The MPOAC supports State Legislation that:

5. Allows 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.

� Current state law does not permit SIS funds to be spent on roads or other transportation facilities that are not part of the SIS, even if proposed improvements would directly benefit users of SIS facilities by enhancing mobility options or supporting freight movement in a SIS corridor. This legislative proposal would broaden the State’s ability to improve passenger and freight mobility on SIS corridors by making eligible the expenditure of SIS funds on non SIS roads and other transportation facilities where the benefit to users of SIS facilities can be demonstrated.

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6. Promotes interoperable and multi-modal fare-payment technologies that must be compatible, universal and accessible for use by all other technology systems.

� Ideally, Florida’s citizens would be able to use a single fare-payment technology to drive on a toll road, ride a transit vehicle, park a car, cross a toll bridge or use any other transportation facility or service anywhere in the state, regardless of the owner or operator of the system. However, a variety of technological and institutional barriers stand in the way of implementing universal, multi-modal fare-payment technologies. This proposal would provide support for a wide range of legislative initiatives intended to remove those barriers.

7. Authorizes a county, or two or more contiguous counties, to form a regional transportation finance authority for the purpose of financing, constructing, maintaining, and operating transportation projects that are coordinated with MPO plans and programs.

� The 2013 Florida Legislature introduced legislation titled the “Florida Regional Transportation Finance Authority Act” that was contained in SB 1132. In 2014, the Florida Legislature considered SB 1052 which was a similar bill for a specific region of the state that would create the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Finance Authority. Both legislative proposals would have established the governance and powers and duties of the authority and named FDOT as the agent of each authority for the purpose of performing all phases of a project, including constructing improvements and extensions to the system, and for the purpose of operating and maintaining the system. This proposal would authorize the creation of Regional Transportation Finance Authorities, subject to approval by the Legislature and the county commission of each county that will be part of the authority, and specify that there be only one authority created and operating within the area served by the authority.

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ENCLOSURE D SUBJECT: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution NWFL 15-04 Supporting Federal and State Transportation Funding Legislation ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: Florida Transportation Commission and Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee (MPOAC) Revenue Study LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED: Corresponding Resolutions if so Desired BACKGROUND: Funding for transportation projects and programs is primarily derived from tax on gasoline. Revenue from the gas tax is declining while unfunded transportation needs are growing. Factors contributing to the declining revenue in the Transportation Trust Fund are:

• Increase in fuel efficiency of gasoline powered vehicles; • Increase in alternate powered vehicles; and • Decrease in purchasing power of the dollar over time.

Concurrently, vehicle miles traveled are rising, putting wear and tear on our highways.

Congress passed Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP 21) and President Obama signed it into law on July 6, 2012. MAP–21 was the first multi-year transportation authorization since 2005. However, the authorization was for two-years, and was set to expire in October 2014.

On August 1, 2014, NARC reported, “With a vote of 81-13, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to provide a $10.8 billion funding patch for the nation’s Highway Trust Fund (HTF) late last night – the fifth patch since 2008. The bill will keep the HTF solvent through at least May of 2015, and the transportation program itself is extended through May 31, 2015.

Senate action came just a few hours before an August 1 deadline, at which point the U.S. Department of Transportation had previously announced it would begin slowing reimbursement payments to states.” National Association of Regional Councils; Member Alert, 8/1/14.

It is critical to advise federal and state legislators of the need for thoughtful, far sighted transportation legislation that acknowledges the current trends in travel, fuel efficiency and fuel alternatives and their effect on the Transportation Trust Funds.

Attached are the following: • Resolution NWFL 15-04 • Funding Florida’s Future Transportation System: MPOAC Transportation Revenue Study

Mr. Mark Reichert, Assistant Director of the Florida Transportation Commission, will give a brief presentation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a motion authorizing the chairman to sign Resolution 15-04 advising federal and state legislators of the need to address revenue for the Transportation Trust Fund and the need to provide policy and program guidance with associated funding through a multi-year federal transportation bill. This action is recommended to address the shortfall in transportation funding. For more information please contact Ms. Mary Beth Washnock at [email protected] or 800-226-8914 x 228.


A RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

ORGANIZATION (RTPO) REQUESTING STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS TO ADDRESS THE FUNDING

OF THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AND THE NEED FOR MULTI-YEAR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION

LEGISLATION

WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement was entered into on the 28th day of September, 2005 by and

between and the Florida Counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton; and

WHEREAS, Section 339.155(5), Florida Statutes states that such interlocal agreements must, at a minimum, identify the entity that will coordinate the development of the regional transportation plan; and WHEREAS, the Counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton have signed an interlocal agreement identifying the Northwest Florida Regional TPO as the entity to implement the coordinated planning process; and WHEREAS, the RTPO cooperates in maintaining a regional transportation plan that identifies project priorities for funding through the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP); and WHEREAS, the RTPO project priorities compete at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 3 level with two other regional entities for projects to be funded by the Florida TRIP; and WHEREAS, the TRIP applications for projects far exceed the funds available to fund project priorities included in the plans of this RTPO and the two, other entities in FDOT District 3 level; and WHEREAS, the members of the RTPO, designated in the Interlocal Agreement, recognize the need for action to address the shortfall in funding for transportation project priorities in general; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL TPO THAT:

The RTPO respectfully requests their State and Federal legislators consult with the Florida Transportation Commission and the Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council to be apprised of and consider funding options identified through previous study; and

The RTPO respectfully requests their State and Federal legislators provide leadership to address the funding issues associated with the State and Federal Transportation Trust Funds in the context of current technology, alternate fuel sources and the backlog of transportation maintenance and capacity building projects by addressing the unsustainability of the fuel tax as the primary source of transportation revenue and for Congress to expeditiously pass a fully funded, multi-year Federal transportation bill. Passed and duly adopted by the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization on this 16th ay of March 2015.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONALTRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

BY: _________________________ James T. Wood. Jr., Chairman ATTEST:__________________________

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605 Suwannee Street • MS 28B • Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450(850) 414-4037 • (850) 414-4895 fax

www.mpoac.org

20132013

Revenue Option 8 year Total ($millions) Annual Average ($millions)

1 1 Cent Municipal Optional Sales Tax - Local 6,637 830

2 Index All Fuel Taxes not Currently Indexed - Local 918 115

3 Return Motor Vehicle License, Initial Vehicle

Registration and Titling Fee Increases to the State

Transportation Trust Fund - State

3, 301 413

4 2 Cent Fuel Tax Increase per Year for 5 Years

(10 cents) Indexed - State6,424 803

5 5 Cent Diesel Tax - Local 576 72

6 Mileage Based User Fee Study - -

7 State Sales Tax @ 6% in Lieu of Fuel Taxes, with a floor - State

1,087 136

8 Create an Independent Toll Rate Setting Commission - State

- -

9 Regional Trans Financing Authority @ $100 million per year

3,200 400

10 Sales Tax on Motor Vehicle Parts & Services 5,331 666

11 Redirect Sales Tax on Battery Electric Vehicles to State Transportation Trust Fund

73 9

12 County $10 Registration Fee - Local 1,242 155

13 Alternative Fuel Decal Expansion - State 204 26

14 $100 million in New Toll Projects 2,450 306

MPOAC Transportation Revenue Study Options

THE MPOAC

The Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) represents the collective interests of Florida’s 26 MPOs, and assists the MPOs in carrying out the urbanized area transportation planning process by serving as the principal forum for collective policy discussion. The MPOAC was created by the Florida Legislature pursuant to Section 339.175, Florida Statutes, to augment and not supplant the role of the individual MPOs in the cooperative transportation planning process.

For more information, please go to http://www.mpoac.org/revenuestudy/

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THE ISSUE: The Gas Tax is a Declining Source of Funding for Meeting our Transportation Needs THE GOAL

• Good transportation systems are closely linked with economic health. When transportation systems are efficient, they provide accessibility to markets, employment and additional investments. When they are deficient, they can have economic costs, such as reduced or missed opportunities.

• Most of the money to pay for transportation projects in Florida comes from the gas tax. But the gas tax is a declining and unsustainable source of transportation funding and we are falling behind in meeting our transportation needs.

• In 2008, the MPOAC estimated that the shortfall between the cost of needed transportation projects and reasonably expected revenues in Florida’s metropolitan areas to be more than $74 billion, more than doubling the estimated statewide shortfall in under a decade.

• In fact, our transportation needs are continuing to grow in absolute terms as vehicle miles of travel (VMT) on our roads is expected to grow substantially between now and the year 2020. Meanwhile, vehicles continue to get better gas mileage with the fleet becoming 69% more efficient by the year 2020 as compared to 2000 due to new Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards. These factors, combined with inflation eroding other transportation revenue sources, will result in a flattening of fuel use and a stagnation in transportation purchasing power.

The Florida MPO Advisory Council (MPOAC), in cooperation with the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida, completed a 2 year study on the level of funding for transportation investments in Florida. Recognizing that current funding sources are declining and unsustainable over the long term, the MPOAC developed recommendations to deal with the future transportation funding needs of our metropolitan areas and state.

The transportation revenue study was guided by an advisory committee made up of diverse transportation interests representing business organizations, local governments, environmental groups and freight shippers. The MPOAC set a goal of ensuring that the purchasing power of today’s transportation dollar is equivalent to what it could purchase in the year 2000.

INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS: Filling the Revenue Gap

The MPOAC identified 5 solutions the legislature could enact to raise $12.1 billion and restore the purchasing power of our transportation dollar to what it could purchase in 2000

• Expand charter county surtax to allow all counties in MPO areas (adds 12 counties) and municipalities over 150,000 in population to go to local referendum for up to a 1% sales tax

• Index local option fuel taxes in a manner similar to how state fuel taxes are indexed

• Return tag and title fee increase to STTF that were enacted by the State in 2009

• Increase the state gas tax by 2 cents per year for the next 5 years

• Increase diesel fuel tax by 5 cents with proceeds directed to commercial freight and trucking related projects

Develop a plan to implement a Mileage Based User Fee in Florida that does not rely on GPS technology as a tracking device.

LONG TERM RECOMMENDATION: Making the Revenue Source Sustainable

State Transportation Trust Fund Purchasing Power

The bottom line is Florida needs a sustainable transportation funding source for the future.

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Indexed MotorFuel Taxes

Non-Indexed Taxes,Fees & Surcharges

Revenue Needed to Maintain FY 99/00 Purchasing Power Per VMT Adjusted for Inflation

Variables Affecting Fuel Consumptionand Transportation Revenues

THE RECOMMENDATION: Identifying Strategies to Meet our Transportation Needs The MPOAC developed a set of options that are sustainable, innovative and that deal with the on-going transportation funding needs of our state.

Top six options that were considered most feasible...

Revenue Option 8 year Total ($millions) Annual Average ($millions)

1 1 Cent Municipal Optional Sales Tax - Local 6,637 830

2 Index All Fuel Taxes not Currently Indexed - Local 918 115

3 Return Motor Vehicle License, Initial Vehicle Registration and Titling Fee Increases to the State Transportation Trust Fund - State

3, 301 413

4 2 Cent Fuel Tax Increase per Year for 5 Years(10 cents) Indexed - State

6,424 803

5 5 Cent Diesel Tax - Local 576 72

6 Mileage Based User Fee Study - -

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ENCLOSURE E SUBJECT: Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for Calendar Years 2015 and 2016 ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement Creating the Northwest Florida RTPO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED: None BACKGROUND: Section 4.01(b) of the Interlocal Agreement Creating the Northwest Florida RTPO states the following:

“At the first meeting of each alternate calendar year, to begin in 2007, the governing body of the Organization shall elect one of its representatives as chair of the Organization who will preside over meetings, and another representative as vice chair to perform duties of the chair in his absence. The chair and vice chair shall hold offices for a two-year term, and may be eligible for reelection to successive terms”.

Councilman Jim Wood currently serves as the Chairman for the NWFRTPO and Commissioner Lane Lynchard is the Vice-Chair. Attached is the following:

• The current Northwest Florida Regional TPO roster RECOMMENDED ACTION: Election of a Regional TPO Chairman and Vice Chairman for calendar years 2015 and 2016. This action will maintain an uninterrupted leadership of the organization. For more information please contact Ms. Mary Beth Washnock at [email protected] or 800-226-8914 x 228.

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ENCLOSURE F SUBJECT: FDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Focused Initiative and Complete Streets ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: Chairman Jim Wood LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED: None BACKGROUND: Secretary Billy Hattaway, FDOT District 1, started with FDOT as a roadway design engineer. He has found himself leading a sweeping effort to turn around pedestrian safety in Florida. He was named one of "Governing's" Public Officials of the Year in 2014. Secretary Hattaway will provide a brief presentation. Attached is the following:

• Article on Secretary Billy Hattaway from "Governing" RECOMMENDED ACTION: This item is for information only. For more information please contact Ms. Mary Beth Washnock at [email protected] or 800-226-8914 x 228.

2014 HONOREE

PUBLIC OFFICIALS of the YEAR

Billy HattawayDistrict 1 Secretary, Department of Transportation, Florida

David Kidd

When Billy Hattaway took a 10-day trip out to the West Coast in 1996, it triggered a“conversion experience” for the then-state roadway design engineer at the FloridaDepartment of Transportation (FDOT). He toured cities with roundabouts and otherpedestrian-friendly infrastructure features -- rare sights in the Sunshine State. Afterreturning, he began pushing Florida to adopt some of the walkable ideas he’d seen. He gotnowhere. Frustrated by his state’s lack of action, he later left to become a private consultant,assisting other states instead.

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Nearly two decades later, Hattaway is back. Thanks to changes in leadership and evolvingattitudes about transportation planning, Hattaway has found himself leading a sweepingeffort to turn around pedestrian safety in Florida, a state notorious for having some of thehighest pedestrian death tallies year after year. FDOT hired him back in 2011 as a districtsecretary to lead its pedestrian and bike safety initiative. “I came back because the currentleadership is all about making a difference,” he says, “and that’s what motivates me.”

The state’s efforts extend far beyond the typical public awareness safety campaign. In eachdistrict office, they’ve hired dedicated specialists to coordinate pedestrian and bicycleefforts and to correct safety issues. Hattaway has traveled across the state, talking to staffand leading training sessions on road design and fixing problem areas. Over the past twoyears, more than 800 engineers and planners working in FDOT and local governmentsreceived training. Rather than issuing general guidelines, Hattaway is revising the technicaldocuments used by engineers to incorporate updated requirements, such as increasedsidewalk widths. To better target its efforts, the department also employs a data-drivenapproach to identify accident-prone corridors. “Ten or 15 years ago, nobody there viewedpedestrian and bicycle safety as a major priority,” says Pei-Sung Lin of the Center for UrbanTransportation Research at the University of South Florida. “We’ve now started to see thewhole state get excited about this.”

Much of this has culminated in Florida’s first-ever statewide pedestrian and bicycle strategicsafety plan, which is being implemented by the state and a coalition of stakeholders,including law enforcement agencies and public health departments. Police, for instance,produced a training video for officers. And FDOT is working to better engage with the publicabout pedestrian safety needs. The agency and state legislature are clarifying terminology sothat laws, like what constitutes a crosswalk, are easier to understand.

Reversing generations of transportation planning and a car-centric culture will take time.But while Hattaway’s pedestrian safety initiatives have been in place just a few years, they’realready seeing signs of improvement. In 2012, Florida’s state ranking for annual pedestriandeaths per capita fell out of the top three for the first time in decades. -- By Michael Maciag

Read about the rest of the Public Officials of the Year here.

Every year since 1994, GOVERNING has honored individual state and local governmentofficials for outstanding accomplishment by naming them Public Officials of the Year. Elected,appointed and career officials from any branch of state or local government are eligible. Ourreaders are invited to nominate individuals who have had a notable positive impact on theirdepartment or agency, community or state.

GOVERNING annually receives several hundred nominations from individuals in the public andprivate sectors. In addition, GOVERNING staff consults experts and scholars in the field, andalso nominates outstanding individuals they encounter in the course of their work. Nominationsare evaluated by a selection committee, which, after painstaking research, chooses thewinners.

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ENCLOSURE G

SUBJECT: Information Items ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: RTPO Staff LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED None BACKGROUND: Attached are the following:

RTPO Meeting Schedule

RECOMMENDED ACTION: These items are for information only. For more information contact Mary Beth Washnock at 850-332-7976 x 228 or [email protected].

2015 NWFRTPO MEETING SCHEDULE The RTPO meets quarterly with meetings in January, April, July and September on the third Wednesday of the month. The normal meeting time for the RTPO is 1:30 p.m. The Technical Working Group meets at 10:30 a.m. prior to the RTPO meeting at the same location. Meeting locations vary. The anticipated schedule for 2015 is as follows:

March 16 May 20

August 19 December 16

This item is for information only. Please plan to attend the meetings or contact Mary Beth Washnock at 800-226-8914 x 228 or [email protected].

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