Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization Board Meeting Thursday, February 14, 2019, 10:00 A.M

1 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019, 10:00 A.M.

HISTORIC PASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE BOARD ROOM - SECOND FLOOR 37918 MERIDIAN AVENUE DADE CITY, FL 33525

MPO Board Members ▪ Jeff Starkey, (MPO Chairman, Councilman, City of New Port Richey) ▪ Lance Smith, (MPO Vice Chairman, Councilman, City of Zephyrhills) ▪ Camille S. Hernandez, (Mayor of Dade City) ▪ Ron Oakley, (County Commissioner, District 1) ) ▪ Mike Moore, (County Commissioner, District 2) ▪ Kathryn Starkey, (County Commissioner, District 3) ▪ Mike Wells, (County Commissioner, District 4) ▪ Dale Massad, (Mayor, City of Port Richey) ▪ Jack Mariano, (County Commissioner, District 5)

David Gwynn, P.E. - FDOT District Seven (Non-Voting - Advisor) AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL – CLERK

IV. CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT

Citizen comments to the MPO are invited (three minutes per speaker please).

V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

A. Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2019 – Not available

VI. MPO ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting – February 6, 2019  B. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting – Tri-County BPAC January 23, 2019 

VII. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval of System Performance Report and Safety Targets  B. CAC Members Reappointments  C. Approval of TSMO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  D. Approval of LRTP “Needs Plan” Projects Prioritization Criteria  E. Approval of MPO18-008 Time Extension  

PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) 727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654

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2   VIII. PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION REPORTS UPDATES

IX. STATUS REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES  A. Tri-County Long Range Transportation Plan MetroQuest Survey Results  B. Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for 2045 LRTP   X. OTHER BUSINESS – MEETINGS HELD / SCHEDULED / ITEMS OF NOTE

A. MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials – May 31 to June 2, 2019  B. Tentative Work Program Comments (FY 2019-20 through FY 2023-24) dated January 28, 2019 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting will be held in New Port Richey on March 14, 2019

“In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, familial, or income status. It is a priority for the MPO that all citizens of Pasco County are given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process including low- income individuals, the elderly persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. You may contact the MPO's Title VI Specialist at (727) 847-8140 if you have any discrimination complaints”.

PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) 727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654

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AGENDA NO: VI- A & B DATE: February 14, 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board Members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: MPO Advisory Committee Reports ACTION: Informational Only

SUMMARY

MPO ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

Update on most recently held CAC & BPAC Committee Meetings

A. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) REPORT

B. BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE (BPAC) REPORT

ATTACHMENT(S):

1- CAC Meeting Agenda – February 06, 2019 2- Tri-County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting – January 23, 2019

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) DEPARTMENT 727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654

4 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019, 9:30 A.M.

First National Bank of Pasco 13315 U. S. 301 Dade City, FL 33525 CONFERENCE CALL IN 1-800-368-2411 Ext.8001 AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

II. PUBLIC COMMENT – (items or issues not scheduled on today’s agenda)

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

A. Approval of Minutes – Meeting of January 2, 2019 

IV. REPORT ON MPO BOARD ACTIONS – Meeting of January 17, 2019 

V. ACTION ITEMS

VI. STATUS REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES

A. Tri-County Long Range Transportation Plan MetroQuest Survey Results  B. Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for 2045 LRTP 

VII. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS (CMP) TASK FORCE ISSUES

VIII. PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (PCPT) UPDATES

IX. OTHER BUSINESS - MEETINGS HELD / SCHEDULED / ITEMS OF NOTE

X. CAC MEMBER ROUNDTABLE / FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS

XI. ADJOURNMENT – NEXT MEETING DATE – March 6, 2019 – LOCATION (LOL)

“In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, familial, or income status. It is a priority for the MPO that all citizens of Pasco County are given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process including low-income individuals, the elderly persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. You may contact the MPO's Title VI Specialist at (727) 847-8140 if you have any discrimination complaints”.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) DEPARTMENT 727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654

JOINT HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO & PINELLAS BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM West Tampa Library - 2312 W Union St, Tampa, FL 33607

I. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS II. PUBLIC INPUT / COMMENT III. APPROVAL OF TRI-COUNTY BPAC MEETING SUMMARY- May 23, 2018 IV. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MPO • Multimodal Level of Service Update • West Tampa Multimodal Plan • All for Transportation V. PASCO COUNTY MPO • Projects Update VI. FORWARD PINELLAS • Projects Update • Forward Pinellas Complete Streets Program VII. NEW BUSINESS • Next Meeting – May 22, 2019 – Forward Pinellas Hosting, Location TBD VIII. ADJOURN

The full agenda packet is available on the MPO’s website, www.planhillsborough.org, or by calling (813) 272-5940.

The MPO does not discriminate in any of its programs or services. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Learn more about our commitment to non-discrimination.

Persons needing interpreter services or accommodations for a disability in order to participate in this meeting, free of charge, are encouraged to contact Johnny Wong, 813-273-3774 x370 or [email protected], three business days in advance of the meeting. Also, if you are only able to speak Spanish, please call the Spanish helpline at (813) 273-3774, ext. 211.

Si necesita servicios de traducción, el MPO ofrece por gratis. Para registrarse por estos servicios, por favor llame a Johnny Wong directamente al (813) 273-3774, ext. 370 con tres días antes, o [email protected] de cerro electronico. También, si sólo se puede hablar en español, por favor llame a la línea de ayuda en español al (813) 273-3774, ext. 211.

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, materials attached are for research and educational purposes, and are distributed without profit to MPO Board members, MPO staff, or related committees or subcommittees the MPO supports. The MPO has no affiliation whatsoever with the originator of attached articles nor is the MPO endorsed or sponsored by the originator. Persons wishing to use copyrighted material for purposes of their own that go beyond ‘fair use’ must first obtain permission from the copyright owner.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 6

TRI-COUNTY BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO AND PINELLAS COUNTIES Brooker Creek Preserve (BCP) Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 May 23, 2018 Meeting Summary

1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS Mr. Brian K. Smith, Forward Pinellas BPAC Chair, called the meeting to order at 6 pm and self-introductions were provided. Pinellas Members: Pasco Members: Hillsborough Members: Brian K. Smith Randy Stovall Allan Howell Becky Afonso Corey Denninger Calvin Thornton Rodney Chatman Mark Pinson Wade Reynolds Mike Siebel Gunther Flaig Donna Siebel Morgan Gaynor Others: Kimberly Cooper Joel Jackson Brian Beaty, FDOT Lynn Bosco Ross Kevlin Pam Brown, Friends of BCP Lucas Cruse Kaay Williams, citizen Susan Miller Therese Williams, citizen

2. FRIENDS OF BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE – WELCOME Ms. Pam Brown, Friends of the Brooker Creek Preserve (BCP), welcomed everyone to the Environmental Education Center and the Brooker Creek Preserve. She provided information about how this beautiful area of land was set aside as a preserve, and the recreational and educational services offered at the Environmental Education Center. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments offered at this meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF TRI-COUNTY BPAC MEETING SUMMARY – January 24, 2018 The January 24, 2018 meeting summary was approved unanimously. 5. PRESENTATION: Florida Trail Town Program Mr. Smith provided background information for the Florida Trail Town Program, along with a brief history of Dunedin. He explained how the Pinellas Trail transformed downtown Dunedin, and how Dunedin created the pedestrian friendly community around the Trail. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) selected Dunedin as the first designated Trail Town, to highlight examples of communities that have seen revitalization or economic benefits from trails. More information may be found online: https://floridadep.gov/parks/ogt/content/florida-trail-town-program 6. PRESENTATION: Safety Harbor Walkability Audit Mr. Rodney Chatman, Forward Pinellas Division Manager, provided a power point presentation on the value of walkability audits, what to look for, how to improve pedestrian access and encourage more walking. Walking audits allow communities to evaluate neighborhood accessibility to destinations within a 20-minute walking distance. Forward Pinellas and the City of Safety Harbor partnered on the walkability audit of two corridors leading into the downtown area in mid-October 2017. Observations and findings were documented through field notes and recommendations were developed and summarized in the final report, which was distributed around the room. Several photos examples of well-designed pedestrian facilities and areas where improvements could be made were shared with those in attendance. 7. PRESENTATION: St. Petersburg Bicycle Pedestrian Program Mr. Lucas Cruse, St. Petersburg Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator, updated the group on bicycle and pedestrian projects in the city. He focused on the Complete Streets Pilot Project on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. north of downtown, from 5th Avenue North to 34th Avenue North during resurfacing. Resurfacing project provide the opportunity to implement changes to the roadway striping, that will enable the corridor to be safer for all modes of transportation as it supports local economic stability. The roadway design changes will address excessive speeding, include additional pedestrian crosswalks and bicycle facilities. Mr. Cruse explained several design tools used such as Level of Traffic Stress, Level of Service, and corridor travel times. After discussion, the Tri-County BPAC voted unanimously to send a letter of support for the Complete Streets Pilot Project on Dr. MLK Jr. Street.

8. FLORIDA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION (FBA) 7 Ms. Becky Afonso, Florida Bicycle Association Executive Director, provided a detailed update on current activities, education, community events and proposed legislation. She announced the Inaugural Ride Leader/Ride Marshal Program Public Certification Session would take place in Auburndale on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Details can be found here: http://floridabicycle.org/inaugural-ride-leader-ride-marshal-program-public-certification-session/. Ms. Afonso explained that contacting local elected officials and their staff during the session break has been most effective, in her experience, and allows relationships to be established with the staff. FBA continues to support texting as a primary driving offense, which may morph towards a hand-held phone ban. She also shared efforts by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA, http://www.nationalmtb.org/) to bring mountain biking to interscholastic programs. Ms. Afonso responded to a question about dockless bike share systems, saying that FBA would prefer allowing existing bike share programs to continue to be permitted. 9. ROUNDTABLE UPDATES A. Forward Pinellas Ms. Susan Miller, Forward Pinellas Bicycle Pedestrian Planner, reviewed the current trail projects scheduled for construction in Pinellas County. The Pinellas section of the Florida Coast to Coast Connector Trail was completed in June 2017; the Pinellas Trail Loop crossing at S.R. 590 is scheduled for construction this year, as is Loop connection from S.R. 590 to Sunset Point Road. Also scheduled for construction this year is the North Gap of the Duke Energy Trail from Enterprise Road to Chesnut Sr. Park. The PD&E for the San Martin Bridge connection is scheduled for late this fall, as is the Old Coachman Bridge. The Orange Street Overpass is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The design for the Courtney Campbell Trail Overpass at Bayshore Drive will also be completed this year. FDOT hopes to be able to fund construction of this overpass sooner than currently scheduled in Five Year Work Program. B. Hillsborough MPO Mr. Wade Reynolds, Hillsborough MPO Senior Planner, updated the group on the bicycle pedestrian projects in Hillsborough County. C. Pasco MPO Mr. Gunther Flaig, Pasco County BPAC, requested that Hillsborough County prioritize a trail connection between the Upper Tampa Bay Trail (UTBT) and the Florida Coast to Coast Connector (C2C). He suggested a trail along Keystone Road/Tarpon Springs Road seemed the most logical. After discussion, the group voted to request that Hillsborough County prioritize a connection between the UTBT and the C2C Trail. Mr. Ross Kevlin, Pasco County MPO, provided a few updates for the group. He said that he was working with FDOT to update Pasco’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP) and Bicycle Safety Action Plan (BSAP). He added that the land development code was being updated, and that staff is also working on a Bicycle Friendly Community application through the League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org/. Mr. Kevlin announced that the construction bid to complete the Starkey Gap of the C2C Trail was accepted, and that construction should begin soon. He also said the trail along the west side of Pasco that will connect to the Elfers Spur would be completed soon, and asked about the construction in Pinellas. Mr. Chatman explained that the discovery of an eagle’s nest along the corridor has forced a delay in the project. D. FDOT Mr. Brian Beaty, FDOT, attended the meeting. During this item, Mr. Flaig requested that the Tri-County BPAC recommend that FDOT prioritize funding for an overpass at Starkey Boulevard for the C2C Trail. The group requested this recommendation first be brought to the Pasco County MPO. 10. NEW BUSINESS | OLD BUSINESS  Discussion RE: Tri-County Trail Map This item was discussed during the Pasco County update.  Discussion RE: Courtney Campbell Trail / Skyway Park Connection Trail Mr. Reynolds displayed an aerial map of the east side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. He explained that an adjacent neighborhood has requested that a sidewalk or trail be installed at the flow bridge for a safe connection to Skyway Park. 11. NEXT TRI-COUNTY BPAC MEETING – September 26, 2018 The next Tri-County meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 2018, with Pasco BPAC hosting. 12. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Board & Committee Agenda Item

Agenda Item Multimodal Level of Service Update Presenter

Sarah McKinley, MPO Staff

Summary In 2017 the MPO created a White Paper looking into methodologies and best practices in calculating Level of Service (LOS) for bicycle, pedestrian and transit. From the recommendations in that report the MPO has been working with a consultant to update the methodologies used for calculating bicycle and pedestrian LOS. The effort has focused on establishing a Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) standard and apply this to the transportation network. The goal was to have a new minimum standard, and through the database maintained by the MPO, highlight corridors and intersections that could be enhanced for safety. The MPO currently uses Florida Department of Transportation guidance that was established over 20 years ago. With new minimum design standards, it became time to revisit the methodology. The updated standards will better reflect the new innovations in bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The task has culminated in the creation of a technical report, the Bicycle Facility Selection Toolkit, and pedestrian crossing guidance. Recommended Action

Recommend approval of the MMLOS Update to the MPO Board

Prepared By Sarah McKinley, MPO Staff Attachments Evaluating Bicycle and Pedestrian Quality of Service DRAFT Report

Bicycle and Pedestrian Toolkit DRAFT

Pedestrian Crossing Guidance Guide DRAFT

Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org [email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940 601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor Tampa, FL, 33602 9

Board & Committee Agenda Item

Agenda Item West Tampa Multimodal Plan Presenter

Chris Keller, Tindale- Oliver Summary The West Tampa Multimodal Plan is an effort to identify opportunities to enhance the multimodal transportation network, improve connections between existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and identify opportunities to implement complete streets strategies throughout West Tampa. The study area includes the neighborhoods of North Hyde Park, Old West Tampa, West Tampa, West Riverfront, Macfarlane Park, Armory Gardens, Carver City/Lincoln Gardens, North Bon Air, and Oakford Park. The neighborhoods and study area have a rich historical context and includes a National Historic District and a well-established street grid. The study area is home to a significant amount of historic and contributing structures including the first public library in Hillsborough County, the West Tampa Free Public Library. Enhance the multimodal environment throughout West Tampa will help to reinforce and reestablish a sense of place, create new connections, and improve economic opportunity.

The Plan’s Objectives are: • Enhance Connections: Explore opportunities to enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections between existing and planned facilities and to/from destinations within West Tampa. • Complete Streets: Integrate complete streets strategies and develop concept improvements along corridors such as Main Street and Columbus Drive. • Bicycle Boulevards: Explore bicycle boulevard/neighborhood greenway/bikeway opportunities along streets such as Gray Street, Beach Street, and Palmetto Street. • Safety and Mobility Improvements: Identify general safety and mobility improvements that support the City’s “Livable City” vision and provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient environment for all users.

Recommended Action Support for the Plan’s recommendations and forward to the MPO Board for approval.

Prepared By Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org Michele Ogilvie, MPO Staff [email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940 Attachments 601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor West Tampa Multi Modal Plan Draft. Tampa, FL, 33602 10

AGENDA NO: VII-A DATE: February 14, 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board Members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: Approval of System Performance Report and Safety Targets ACTION: Review and Approve

SUMMARY

MAP-21, the current federal transportation funding act, requires that MPOs adopt system performance measures for Safety by February 2019. MPOs can either adopt statewide targets used by FDOT (also per MAP-21 requirements) or adopt their own targets. Pasco MPO staff has reviewed FDOT’s targets and believes they are appropriate for facilities in Pasco County. However, not meeting the targets will not affect MPO funding.

Performance measures are assessment tools used to establish targets and objectives for the management of Pasco County’s transportation system, and to evaluate our progress toward meeting those targets. Recent federal bills to fund transportation (the FAST ACT and MAP-21) included requirements to create a new framework to guide transportation planning and investment at the state and local levels. The intent was to ensure accountability spending federal transportation dollars, and that the transportation system functions well for vehicle and freight movement.

Measures for Safety include total fatalities and fatality rate, total serious injuries and serious injury rate, and total Bicycle/Pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries. Pasco County believes every life matters and is therefore recommending to support FDOT’s Zero targets for all Safety Performance measures. The System performance Report is updated to include the 2019 safety performance measures and target is attached to the agenda packet.

Per federal funding requirements, both the county’s Long-Range Transportation Plan and annual Transportation Improvement Program project list must discuss how recommended or listed projects advance progress toward meeting the targets.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve System Performance Report and Targets which includes the 2019 Safety Performance Targets

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. System Performance Report and Safety Targets dated February 2019

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION/MPO, MANAGER

727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654 11

System Performance Report and Safety Targets

PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 8731 Citizens Drive • New Port Richey • Florida 34654 Telephone: (727) 847-8140 Website: www.pascompo.net

February 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BACKGROUND ...... 2 SAFETY MEASURES (PM1) ...... 3 PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE CONDITION MEASURES AND TARGETS (PM2) ...... 4 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER VEHICLE TRAVEL TIME RELIABILITY AND TARGETS (PM3) ...... 6 TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (TAM) MEASURES ...... 8 APPENDIX A-SAFETY PERFORMANCE TREND ANALYSIS ………………………………….11

BACKGROUND

Recent federal transportation funding bills -- the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) Act of 2012 and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) of 2015, require state departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to apply a transportation performance management approach in carrying out their federally required transportation planning and programming activities. The process requires a coordinated, performance-based approach to transportation decision-making to support national goals for the federal-aid highway and public transportation programs.

On May 27, 2016, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued the Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning Final Rule (The Planning Rule- Code of Federal Regulations at 23 CFR Part 450 and 49 CFR Part 613). Through revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations, this rule details how state DOTs and MPOs must implement a suite of related transportation planning and transportation performance management provisions of MAP-21 and the FAST Act. In accordance with the Planning Rule, the Pasco County MPO must publish a System Performance Report for applicable performance measures. The System Performance Report presents the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to required performance measures, documents performance targets, and reports on progress achieved in meeting the targets in comparison with previous reports. Included in this document are system performance measures and targets for the required Highway Safety (PM1), Bridge and Pavement (PM2), and Travel Time Reliability (PM3) plus Performance and Targets for Transit Asset Management-State of Good Repair.

Except for the measures pertaining to transit and safety, all measures apply only to roads in the National Highway System (NHS). The NHS is made up of designated principal arterials in accordance with federal and state criteria on functional classification. Map 1 illustrates the adopted NHS for Pasco County.

MPOs can either support statewide targets adopted by their state’s department of transportation or set their own local targets.

For more information about performance based planning and requirements please visit https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/fldiv/tpm.cfm

SAFETY MEASURES (PM1)

Effective April 14, 2016, the FHWA established five highway safety performance measures (23 CFR Part 490, Subpart B) to carry out the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). These performance measures are:

1. Number of fatalities; 2. Rate of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled; 3. Number of serious injuries; 4. Rate of serious injuries per 100 million vehicle miles traveled; and 5. Number of combined non-motorized fatalities and non-motorized serious injuries.

FDOT publishes statewide safety performance targets in the HSIP Annual Report that it transmits to FHWA each year. FDOT has adopted a statewide target for all safety categories as zero fatalities and zero serious injuries – this is often referred to as “Vision Zero”.

Pasco County MPO firmly believes every life matters, therefore supports FDOT’s adopted Targets of all five categories to be zero deaths and zero serious injuries for calendar year 2019 as shown in Table 1. While the data forecast indicates Pasco County’s five year rolling average for fatalities and serious injuries could continue to trend upward , Pasco County MPO expects an eventual trend downward for all categories by implementation of Safety projects and programs. Re-thinking of MPO’s project prioritization process and possible allocation of additional funds toward safety projects and programs are examples of future efforts by Pasco County MPO to ultimately achieve the goal of vision Zero.

MPO safety targets for calendar year 2018 were the same as the five-year rolling average (2012-2016) and were approved by the MPO Board in February 2018. The 2018 Targets are shown in Table

Table 1: Highway Safety (PM1) Targets

2018 Pasco MPO has Performance Target adopted a target specific to the 2019 Pasco MPO Supports MPO Planning Area FDOT Statewide Target

Number of fatalities 71 0 Rate of fatalities per 100 million 1.66 0 vehicle miles traveled (VMT) Number of serious injuries 1,032 0 Rate of serious injuries per 100 24.07 0 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) Number of combined non- 116 0 motorized fatalities and non- motorized serious injuries.

Statewide and Pasco MPO metropolitan planning area system conditions for each performance measure are included in Table 2. System conditions reflect baseline performance (2012-2016), and 2013-2017). The safety performance conditions will be updated on a rolling 5-year window and reflected within each subsequent System Performance Report, to track performance over time in relation to baseline conditions and established targets.

Table 2. Highway Safety/PM1, System Conditions and Performance

Calendar Year Florida Statewide Five Year Pasco MPO Five Year 2019 Pasco Performance Rolling Average Rolling Average MPOPlanning Measures Area Targets

Baseline (2012-2016) (2013-2017) Differnce % Baseline (2012-2016) (2013-2017)Differnce %

Number of Fatalities 2,681.40 2,821 5.2 71.2 77.6 9 0 Rate of Fatalities Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled 1,328 1,360 2.4 1.66 1.73 4.2 0 Number of Serious Injury 20,830.60 20,910.00 0.4 1032.6 1,145.20 10.90 0 Rate of Serious Injuries Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled 10,348 10,122 -2.2 23.91 25.77 7.8 0 Number of Combined Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities and Serious Injury 3,251.20 3,249 -0.1 115.6 121.4 5 0

Source: FDOT

Appendix A contains trend line analysis based on historical rolling 5 year averages to estimate future Safety performance for 2015-2019 time periods in Pasco County MPO planning area.

PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE CONDITION MEASURES AND TARGETS (PM2)

In January 2017, USDOT published the Pavement and Bridge Condition Performance Measures Final Rule. This rule establishes the following six performance measures: 1. Percent of Interstate pavements in good condition; 2. Percent of Interstate pavements in poor condition; 3. Percent of non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) pavements in good condition; 4. Percent of non-Interstate NHS pavements in poor condition; 5. Percent of NHS bridges by deck area classified as in good condition; and 6. Percent of NHS bridges by deck area classified as in poor condition.

For the pavement measures, five pavement metrics are used to assess condition: International Roughness Index (IRI); Cracking Percent; Rutting; Faulting; and a Present Serviceability Rating (PSR) . The bridge measure assesses the condition of a bridge’s deck, superstructure, substructure, and culverts. Good condition suggests that no major investment is needed, and poor condition suggests major reconstruction investment is needed.

MPOs must set four-year targets for all six measures. MPOs can either agree to program projects that will support the statewide targets, or set their own quantifiable targets for the MPO’s planning area. Table 3 indicates the areas in which the MPO is expressly supporting the statewide target developed by FDOT. These Targets were adopted by the MPO board on November, 8th 2018

Statewide and Pasco MPO metropolitan area system conditions for each performance measure are included in Table 3. System conditions reflect baseline performance (2017). The latest conditions will be updated on a biannual basis and reflected within each subsequent System Performance Report, to track performance over time in relation to baseline conditions and established targets.

Table 3. Pavement and Bridge/PM2, System Conditions and Performance/Targets

Florida Pasco MPO 4-year Statewide Statewide Baseline Target Baseline Performance (Jan. 1, 2018 to Performance Performance (2017) Dec. 31, 2021) Measures (2017) Percent of Interstate 66% 91.6% 60% pavements in good condition Percent of Interstate 0.1% 0% 5% pavements in poor condition Percent of non- Interstate NHS 45% 66% 40% pavements in good condition Percent of non- Interstate NHS 0.4% 0.1% 5% pavements in poor condition Percent of NHS bridges by deck 72% 99.16% 50% area in good condition Percent of NHS bridges by deck 1% 0% 10% area in poor condition

Source: FDOT

FREIGHT AND PASSENGER VEHICLE TRAVEL TIME RELIABILITY AND TARGETS (PM3)

In January 2017, USDOT published the System Performance/Freight/CMAQ Performance Measures Final Rule to establish measures to assess passenger and freight performance on the Interstate and non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS), and traffic congestion and on-road mobile source emissions in areas that do not meet federal National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The rule, which is referred to as the PM3 rule, requires MPOs to set targets for the following six performance measures: 1. Percent of person-miles on the Interstate system that are reliable, also referred to as Level of Travel Time Reliability (LOTTR); 2. Percent of person-miles on the non-Interstate NHS that are reliable (LOTTR); 3. Truck Travel Time Reliability index (TTTR); 4. Annual hours of peak hour excessive delay per capita; 5. Percent of non-single occupant vehicle travel (Non-SOV); and 6. Total emissions reduction of on-road mobile source emissions.

In Florida, only the two LOTTR performance measures and the TTTR performance measure apply. Because all areas in Florida meet current NAAQS, the remaining three measures do not currently apply in Florida.

For passenger vehicle travel time, LOTTR is calculated by dividing 80th percentile average annual daily travel time over 50th percentile average annual daily travel time. If the ratio is more than 1.5 then roadway travel time is unreliable. For truck travel, the TTTR is calculated by dividing 95th percentile average annual daily travel time by the 50th percentile average annual daily travel time. If the ratio is more than 1.5 then the roadway travel time is not reliable.

Federal rules require MPOs to establish four-year performance targets for the LOTTR and TTTR performance measures, within 180 days of FDOT setting statewide targets. MPOs can either agree to program projects that will support the statewide targets, or set their own quantifiable targets for the MPO’s planning area. Table 4 indicates the areas in which the MPO is expressly supporting the statewide target developed by FDOT. These Targets were adopted by the MPO Board on November 8th, 2018

Statewide and Pasco MPO metropolitan area system conditions for each performance measure are included in Table 5. System conditions reflect baseline performance (2017). The latest system performance conditions will be updated on a biennial basis and reflected within each subsequent System Performance Report, to track performance over time in relation to baseline conditions and established targets.

Table 4. Freight and Travel Time Reliability and Targets/PM3

Florida Statewide Pasco MPO 4-year Baseline Baseline Statewide Performance Performance Target (2017) (2017) (Jan. 1, 2018 to Performance Measures Dec. 31, 2021) Percent of person-miles on the Interstate system that 82% 100% 70% are reliable (Interstate LOTTR) Percent of person-miles on the non-Interstate NHS 84% 88% 50% that are reliable (Non- Interstate NHS LOTTR Truck travel time reliability 1.43 1.15 2.00 (TTTR)

Source: FDOT

TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (TAM) MEASURES

The Transit Asset Management (TAM) rule is the first performance rule from the Federal Transit Administration and became effective on October 1, 2016. This rule applies to all agencies receiving Chapter 53 federal funds to develop a TAM Plan to guide investments for their public transportation assets, including revenue vehicles, facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. The TAM Plan includes four required elements:

 An inventory of capital assets;  A condition assessment of inventoried assets;  A description of an analytical process that assists in investment prioritization to estimate capital needs over time; and  A prioritized list of projects to manage the condition of capital assets. The TAM Plan also presents PCPT’s performance targets for revenue vehicles, non-revenue vehicles, and facilities, which must be reported to the National Transit Database (NTD) on an annual basis. The performance targets are related to asset Useful Life Benchmark (ULB) and asset condition. Table 6 contains the performance targets for the MPO’s planning area in consultation with transit providers and the FDOT. These Targets were adopted by MPO board on November, 8th 2018

Table 5. PCPT 2018 Performance and Future Targets (2019-2023) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Asset Class Performanc Target Target Target Target Target e Revenue Vehicles Buses - Percent of fixed route buses that have met or exceeded 10% 18% 0% 0% 10% 20% their ULB Cutaways - Percent of paratransit buses that have met or exceeded 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 30% their ULB Equipment Non-Revenue Vehicles - Percent of non-revenue vehicles that 86% 7% 7% 0% 0% 86% have not exceeded their ULB Facilities Administrative/Maintenance - Percent of facilities with a condition rating below 3.0 on the N/A N/A N/A 0% 0% 0% FTA Transit Economic Requirements Model (TERM) Scale N/A – Expected completion date for PCPT’s new Administrative facility will be by late 2020

Note: Infrastructure assets are not applicable for PCPT

ULB refers to the expected lifecycle or the acceptable period of use in service for a capital asset. The ULB’s for the revenue vehicle and non-revenue vehicle assets can be found in the Table below;

Table 6.Useful Life Benchmarks Asset Class Asset Class ULB (Years) Buses 12 Cutaways 7 Non-Revenue Vehicles 5

The TAM Plan dated September 2018 assists with improving PCPT’s assets management practices and serves as the foundation to build upon, and continually improve, the agency’s asset management systems and programs. The TAM Plan was completed by the October 1, 2018 deadline, and must be updated at least once every four year.

APPENDIX A SAFETY PERFORANCE TREND ANALYSIS

Number of Fatalities Rolling 5 Year Averages 5 Year Rolling 5 Year Rolling Ending Year Fatalities Periods

2013 69 2009-2013 2014 68 2010-2014 2015 67 2011-2015 2016 71 2012-2016 2017 78 2013-2017 2018 Future Trends 77 2014-2018 2019 Future Trends 79 2015-2019

Number of Fatalities Rolling 5 Year Averages y = 1.98x - 3919.1 80.00

75.00

70.00 Series1 Linear (Series1) 65.00 Linear (Series1) 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018

5 year Rolling Periods Ending Year

Fatality Rate Rolling 5 Year Averages 5 Year Rolling 5 Year Rolling Ending Year Fatalities Rate Periods 2013 1.74 2009-2013 2014 1.66 2010-2014 2015 1.59 2011-2015 2016 1.66 2012-2016 2017 1.73 2013-2017 2018 Future Trend 1.67 2014-2018 2019 Future Trend 1.67 2015-2019

Fatality Rate Rolling 5 Year Averages y = -0.0015x + 4.6971 1.76 1.74 1.72 1.70 1.68 1.66 Series1 1.64 Linear (Series1) 1.62 1.60 Linear (Series1) 1.58 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 5 year rolling periods Ending Year

Number of Serious Injuries Rolling 5 Year Averages 5 Year Rolling 5 Year Rolling Ending Year Serious Injuries Periods 2013 855.40 2009-2013 2014 871.00 2010-2014 2015 933.00 2011-2015 2016 1032.60 2012-2016 2017 1145.20 2013-2017 2018 Future Trend 1190.16 2014-2018 2019 Future Trend 1264.28 2015-2019

Serious Injuries Rate Rolling 5 Year Averages 30.00 y = 1.133x - 2260.1 25.00 20.00 15.00 Series1 10.00 Series2 5.00 Linear (Series1) 0.00 Linear (Series1) 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 5 year rolling periods Ending Year

Bicycle/Pedestrian-Fatalities and Serious Injury Rolling 5 Year Averages 5 Year Rolling 5 Year Rolling Ending Year Bicycle/Pedestrian -Fatalities/Serious Injuries Periods 2013 105.60 2009-2013 2014 109.60 2010-2014 2015 109.00 2011-2015 2016 115.60 2012-2016 2017 121.40 2013-2017 2018 Future Trends 123.48 2014-2018 2019 Future Trends 127.24 2015-2019

Bicycle/Pedestrian-Fatalities and Serious Injuries Rolling 5 year Averages 140.00 y = 3.76x - 7464.2 120.00 100.00 80.00 Series1 60.00 Series2 40.00 Linear (Series1) 20.00 Linear (Series1) 0.00 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 5 year rolling periods Ending Year

SOURCE OF DATA: FDOT

NOTES:

1-FUTURE TREND ESTIMATES BASED ON TREND LINE ANALYSIS USING ACTUAL DATA FROM 2009 THROUGH 2017

2-FUTURE TREND ESTIMATES DO NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT SHIFT IN FUNDING STRATEGIES OR IMPACT OF MORE AGGRESSIVE SAFETY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

AGENDA NO: VII-B DATE: February 14, 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board Members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: CAC Members Reappointments ACTION: Review and Approve

SUMMARY

The Pasco County MPO created the CAC to serve as a review and advisory body to the MPO in the comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation planning process. The CAC was created to allow citizen participation in the ongoing transportation planning process as required by the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Title 23, Chapter 1, Part 450, Subpart A, section 450.120, which requires the provision of public participation within the transportation planning process. The purpose of the CAC is to provide a vehicle by which public input can be solicited from the citizens of Pasco County, and to recommend and advise the MPO by reviewing, reacting to, and providing comment on the multimodal transportation planning issues and needs.

According to the current CAC bylaws, signed on March 4, 2015, the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) shall be composed of at least nine (9) appointed persons whose membership shall represent a broad spectrum of social and economic backgrounds and interests in transportation. In addition, the CAC has four (4) at large positions. The term of office for CAC members shall be three (3) years. At this time, MPO staff is prepared to solicit interest for additional vacancies for alternate members.

RECOMMENDATION:

MPO staff is requesting approval to solicit interest for additional vacancies for alternate members.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1) Current List of CAC Members and Alternates 2) Ethics Sunshine Law and Public Records Summary

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION/MPO, MANAGER

727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654 27 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS – JANUARY 06, 2019

APPOINTED APPOINTED 3-YEAR 3-YEAR OR OR MPO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REGULAR MEMBER TERM ALTERNATE MEMBER TERM REAPPOINTED REAPPOINTED EXPIRES EXPIRES DATE DATE Mayor Camille Hernandez Mr. Steven D. Hickman 9/14 10/20 Mr. David B. West 9/14 10/20 City of Dade City President & CEO 14121 - 19th Court First National Bank of Pasco Dade City, FL 33525 13315 U.S. Highway 301 (813) 610-1650 Dade City, FL 33525 E-Mail: (352) 521-7250 [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mayor Dale Massad Mr. Eric Suojanen, CEO 10/20 Vacant City of Port Richey Gill Dawg, INC 13128 SR 54. Odessa, FL 33556 (813) 918-584 E-Mail: [email protected] Councilmember Jeff Starkey Ms. Marilynn deChant 9/14 10/20 Vacant City of New Port Richey 6119 Illinois Avenue New Port Richey, FL 34653-4211 (727) 849-1626 E-Mail: [email protected] Councilman Lance Smith Mr. Pete Odom 10/16 10/19 Vacant City of Zephyrhills 37707 March Lane Zephyrhills, FL 33541 Cell: (352) 206-2402 E-Mail: [email protected] Commissioner Ron Oakley Vacant Vacant District 1, County

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APPOINTED APPOINTED 3-YEAR 3-YEAR OR OR MPO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REGULAR MEMBER TERM ALTERNATE MEMBER TERM REAPPOINTED REAPPOINTED EXPIRES EXPIRES DATE DATE Commissioner Mike Moore Mr. Robb Sercu 3/15 3/21 Vacant District 2, County CAC Vice-Chair Managing Director Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 7916 Evolutions Way, Suite 210, Trinity, FL 34655 Cell: (407) 415-2778 Work: (813) 739-5700 E-Mail: [email protected] Commissioner Kathryn Starkey Ms. Kelly Miller 3/15 3/21 Vacant District 3, County Pasco County JCAC Colonial Hills Civic Association 3336 Grand Blvd # 101 Holiday, FL 34690 Cell: (727) 255-0946 Work: (727) 807-3437 Email: [email protected] Commissioner Mike Wells Mr. James Norwood 10/17 10/20 Mr. Dan Sullivan 2/17 2/20 District 4, County 7910 Lake Placid Lane Executive Director New Port Richey, FL 34655 Greater Pasco Chamber of (727) 519-8247 Commerce E-Mail: [email protected] New Port Richey, FL 34654 Cell: (727) 810-0839 Office: (727) 992-1491 E-Mail: greaterpascochamber.com Commissioner Jack Mariano Mr. Lee Henley 9/14 10/20 Vacant District 5, County 10420 Pinto Dr. Hudson, FL 34669 E-Mail: [email protected]

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APPOINTED APPOINTED 3-YEAR 3-YEAR OR OR MPO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REGULAR MEMBER TERM ALTERNATE MEMBER TERM REAPPOINTED REAPPOINTED EXPIRES EXPIRES DATE DATE

FULL MPO BOARD APPROVAL FOR ALL AT-LARGE MEMBERS

At-Large Member Mr. Ronald B. Hubbs 10/16 10/19 Vacant Full MPO Board Appointee 8205 Valley Stream Lane Bayonet Point, FL 34667 (727) 863-0392 E-Mail: [email protected] At-Large Member Mr. Jose Cardenas 2/17 2/20 Vacant Full MPO Board Appointee CAC Chair 10838 Alico Pass New Port Richey, FL 34655 Phone: (281) 827-0223 [email protected] At-Large Member Mr. Tom Ryan 10/16 10/19 Vacant Full MPO Board Appointee Representative, Pasco County Economic Development Council 16506 Pointe Village Dr., S-101 Lutz, FL 33558 (813) 926-0827 (888) 60-PASCO E-Mail: [email protected] At-Large Member Ms. Christie Zimmer 9/04 10/20 Sandy Graves Full MPO Board Appointee Post Office Box 2144 Land O' Lakes, FL 34639 Cell: (813) 404-9797 E-Mail: [email protected]

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PASCO COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS

SUMMARY OF ETHICS, SUNSHINE LAW AND PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVISORY BOARDS

Prepared by Pasco County Attorney’s Office Based on Materials Prepared by the Lee County Attorney’s Office

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You have been appointed to a Pasco County advisory board and/or committee. Accordingly, you should be generally aware of Florida Laws that may affect your service and the conducting of board/committee public body business. This document is presented as a general outline of some of the important regulations relating to your public service. It is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis of all the parameters thereof and the fact situations that may be applicable, which can dictate any final conclusions. If upon review, you desire further information and/or analysis to any particular circumstances, please contact the Pasco County Attorney’s Office, 727-847-8120.

1. Florida Government-in-the Sunshine Law (Section 286.011, Florida Statutes). You should not communicate with another member of the same public body concerning matters which may foreseeable come before the body, except in an open public meeting.

2. Public Records Law (Section 119.011, Florida Statutes). In general, all documents, letters, and materials prepared or received by you in connection with your public body business used to perpetuate, communicate, or formalize knowledge are open for public inspection and copying.

3. Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct (Section 112.313, Florida Statutes).

a. Gifts. You should not solicit or accept anything of value, including a gift, loan, reward, promise of future employment, favor, or service based upon any understanding that your vote, official action, or judgment would be influenced thereby.

b. Unauthorized Compensation. You, your spouse or child should not accept any compensation, payment, or thing of value if you, with the exercise of reasonable care, should know that it was given to influence your official action.

c. Doing Business with One's Agency. You should not while in your official capacity, either directly or indirectly purchase, rent, or lease any realty, goods, or services for your own agency from any business entity of which you or your spouse or child is an officer, partner, director, or proprietor or in which you or your spouse or child has a material interest. Nor should you while acting in a private capacity rent, lease, or sell any realty, goods, or services to Pasco County or any agency thereof, while you serve in an official public body capacity.

d. Misuse of Public Position. You should not corruptly use or attempt to use your official position or any property or resource which may within your trust, or perform your official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for yourself or others.

e. Conflicting Employment or Contractual Relationship.

(1) You are prohibited from holding any employment or contract with any business entity or agency regulated by or doing business with an agency of which you are an officer or employee.

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(2) You are prohibited from holding any employment or having a contractual relationship which will pose a frequently recurring conflict between your private interest and public duties.

f. Disclosure or Use of Certain Information. You should not disclose or use information not available to members of the general public, and gained by reason of your official position, for your personal gain or benefit or for the personal gain or benefit of any other person or business entity.

g. Exemptions. The requirements relating to "Doing Business with One's Agency" and "Conflicting Employment or Contractual Relationship" may be waived in certain circumstances. In addition, the statute provides for various specific exceptions to compliance. Please contact the Pasco County Attorney’s Office should you need specific guidance as to whether an exemption applies.

4. Voting Conflicts (Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes). You should not participate in any matter which would inure to your special private gain or loss, the special private gain or loss of any principal by whom you are retained, of the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by whom you are retained, without first disclosing the nature of your interest in the matter. A voting conflict form (Form 8B) must be filed with the meetings recording officer, be provided to the other members of the agency and be read publically at the next meeting. If the conflict is unknown or not disclosed prior to the meeting, you must orally disclose the conflict at the meeting when the conflict becomes known and file a voting conflict form.

5. Disclosure of Financial Interest and Disclosure of Clients (Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes). You may have been appointed to a Pasco County advisory body which due to its function in land planning and zoning or other responsibilities, you are required to comply with additional disclosure and filing requirements. You will be duly notified if you are required to meet these additional responsibilities.

a. Form 1, Limited Financial Disclosure. In general, this form includes the reporting person's sources and types of financial interests, such as the names of employers and addresses of real property holdings. No dollar values are required to be listed. You are required to file within 30 days from the date of appointment and by July 1 of each year.

b. Form 2, Quarterly Client Disclosure. This form includes the disclosure of the names of clients represented by yourself or by any partner or associate of your professional firm for a fee or commission before the County. Such representations do not include ministerial matters or representations on behalf of the County in your official capacity. The form should be filed quarterly and only when reportable representations were made during the quarter.

c. Form 9, Quarterly Gift Disclosure. The form is filed on the last day of any calendar quarter following the calendar quarter in which you received a gift over $100.00 other than gifts from relatives, gifts prohibited from being accepted (see below), gifts primarily associated with your business or employment and gifts otherwise required to be disclosed. The form is not filed if no such gift was so received.

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d. Gifts. You are prohibited from soliciting any gift from a political committee or lobbyist who has lobbied the County within the past 12 months or the partner, firm, employer, or principal of such a lobbyist. You are prohibited from directly or indirectly accepting a gift worth over $100.00 from such a lobbyist; from a partner, firm, employer or principal of the lobbyist; or from a political committee.

FLORIDA GOVERNMENT-IN-THE-SUNSHINE LAW SECTION 286.011, FLORIDA STATUTES

Provides for the public's right of access to governmental proceedings and the decision-making process.

1. Basic Requirements

 Meetings of public boards or committees must be open to the public;

 Reasonable notice of such meetings must be given; and

 Minutes of the meetings must be taken.

a. Law is equally applicable to elected and appointed boards. Can apply to certain committee meetings of staff.

b. Applies to any gathering of two or more members of the same board to discuss some matter which will foreseeably come before that board for action.

Question: Does it relate to board business? If so, there is a real probability that the matter will come up or if already decided, may come back before the board in some fashion.

Point: Do not discuss board business outside the properly noticed and scheduled board meeting.

c. Applies to the entire decision-making process. It is the how and why officials decided to act, not merely the final decision. Thus, the law applies to discussions between two members on actionable issues whether the discussions are formal, informal, or preliminary in nature. In addition, it does not matter what communication method is used - telephone, electronic, mail, social media, etc.

d. Members cannot discuss board business and/or reach a final decision by the use of secret ballots (votes must be open to review), codes, and/or the use of liaisons. Discussions between members must be audible to the public.

e. Written correspondence between members. One member's position or information provided in writing to other members is generally okay; however, there must not be any interaction among the members related to the correspondence. The correspondence must not be used as a vehicle for a response or interaction from the other members or used as a substitute for open meeting actions. If written correspondence is circulated among members for S:\Metropolitan Planning\MPO COMMITTEES_MEETINGS\MPO MEETINGS BY YEAR\2019\02. 2019\CAC\Attachments\V B- Attachment 2- Ethics Sunshine Law and Public Records Summary 8-10.doc - 3 - 34

comment with such written comments and/or responses being provided to the other members, this is a violation of the requirements of the open meeting law. Even though the correspondence itself is subject to disclosure under the Florida Public Records Law, the interactive written communication can be held violative of the open-decision-making process. Due to the unintended consequence of other members providing responsive writings, the use of written correspondence by one member to other members outside the meeting is discouraged.

f. Subcommittees: Subcommittee meetings are normally held to the same standard as the committee meetings. There is a limited exception for strictly fact- finding; however, if the subcommittee is making recommendations and/or taking other actions, they must comply with the open meeting requirements.

g. Single Individual: Ordinarily the law does not apply to an individual member of the board. Certain factual circumstances, however, have arisen where in order to assure the public access to the decision-making process, the courts have concluded that the presence of two members of the same board is not necessary to trigger the open meeting law requirements; i.e.:

(1) The individual has been delegated de facto authority on behalf of the board to take actions and/or make decisions on its behalf. The individual functions as the board's alter ego. The open meeting law does not allow the board to circumvent the open process by having one member make decisions for them outside the public meeting.

(2) If the member has been authorized only to gather information or function as a fact-finder with all such matters being related back for board consideration at the open meeting, the law does not normally apply. Individual members, committees, and/or subcommittees delegated fact- finding and reporting activities can be an exception to the law. If used, caution dictates how such exception is first established, the authority given, and the need for full disclosure and discussion at the subsequent open meeting.

h. Staff: Meetings of staff employees are not ordinarily subject to the Sunshine Law. Some exceptions may be where there is:

(1) A delegated decision-making function outside the ambit of the normal staff function; or

(2) A staff employee acting as a liaison between members; or

(3) A staff employee acting in place of members at the member's direction.

There are reported cases wherein the courts have held that an employee has ceased to function in his or her staff capacity when appointed to a specific committee or group that has been delegated authority to make material recommendations and/or take substantial acts that could affect certain rights and interests. In general, the courts look at the nature of the act performed, not the make-up of the committee or the proximity of the act to the final decision.

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General Examples Noted: Certain appointed Budget, Grievance, and Bid Selection Committees. In creating a staff committee, it is important to review how and why members are selected, committee function in relation to the jobs of the members, and the intended results.

2. Meeting Requirements

a. Meeting Place: Open to the public, access available, opportunity for public participation, out-of-town meetings are discouraged.

b. Reasonable Notice: Time and manner. Factual circumstances dictate what is "reasonable." This is always better to provide as much notice as possible.

c. Minutes: Promptly recorded and written. Can be a written summary or synopsis. A tape recording may be made but must be reduced to written minutes. If tape used, it is retained as a public record. Minutes must be retained and open for public inspection as a public record.

d. Public Participation: Section 286.0114 requires members of the public be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard before official action (a vote) is taken on any proposition.

3. Penalties

a. Individual:

(1) A Knowing Violation: 2nd Degree Criminal Misdemeanor 60 Days/$500.00 State Attorney's Office

(2) Suspension and removal from official duties.

(3) Non-Criminal Infraction: Fine not to Exceed $500.00 State Attorney's Office.

(4) Attorney Fees: If civil action.

b. Government Body:

(1) Civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief.

(2) Acts of the government body may be held void.

(3) Attorney fees may be imposed.

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PUBLIC RECORDS SECTION 119.011(1), FLORIDA STATUTES

All documents and materials made or received by the County and its advisory boards in connection with official business which are used to perpetuate, communicate, or formalize knowledge are considered Public Records.

All such materials, regardless of whether they are in final form, are open for public inspection and copying unless the Legislature has specifically exempted them from disclosure.

The term "Public Record" is not limited to traditional written documents. It includes such materials as tapes, photographs, sound recordings, e-mail, film, etc.

If the purpose of the document and/or material prepared in connection with the official business is to perpetuate, communicate, or formalize knowledge, it is a public record regardless of whether it is in final form or the ultimate product of a board or staff. Thus, however prepared, if any such document is circulated for review, comment, or information, it is a public record, even if marked or intended to be a "preliminary" or "draft" document.

It is only those uncirculated materials which are merely preliminary or precursors to future documents that are not in and of themselves intended to serve as final evidence of the knowledge to be recorded which are not public records.

Examples: Preliminary notes to be used in preparing a public record, uncirculated rough drafts not intended for filing, or final evidence of knowledge.

THE PUBLIC HAS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND COPY PUBLIC RECORDS:

Inspection and Copying Points:

 Custodian must keep records secure and readily available.

 Custodian must allow the record to be inspected and examined by any person desiring to do so, at any reasonable time.

 Inspection can be done under reasonable conditions, but a custodian may not impose a condition of inspection which operates to restrict the right of access. The custodian's role is to see that the record is reasonably protected from alternation or destruction, but not to frustrate the inspection.

 No special or legitimate interest need be shown by the individual requesting to inspect a public record.

 Custodian cannot refuse a request on the basis that the request is "over broad."

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 Custodian must allow inspection and copying within limited reasonable time. No automatic delay is permissible. Custodian must retrieve the record, review for any exemptions, and delete any portion of the required claimed exempt from disclosure.

 If a record is exempt from inspection pursuant to law, the basis for the refusal to release their record must be provided. If only a portion of the record is exempt, that portion only can be deleted, but the remaining record must be provided for inspection.

 All exemptions of a public record or portions of a public record must be specifically authorized by law. Exemptions are strictly construed in favor of open records.

 The custodian can charge the fees as authorized by Florida Statute for copies of Public Records; and

 Public records are maintained, stored, and then destroyed pursuant to the rules of the State of Florida.

Penalties:

 Individual:

o Willful and Knowing Violation: 1st Degree Criminal Misdemeanor One Year/$1,000.00 State Attorney's Office

o Non-Criminal Infraction - Fine not to Exceed $500.00 State Attorney's Office

 Government Body:

Injunctive/Declaratory Civil Action: Reasonable costs and attorney fees imposed.

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AGENDA NO: VII-C DATE: February 14, 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board Members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: Approval of Draft TSMO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ACTION: Review and Approve

SUMMARY

Innovations in information and communications technologies are leading to improvements and efficiencies in transportation. Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) refers to “the application of multimodal transportation strategies and technologies intended to maximize the efficiency, safety, and utility of the existing transportation network”. It includes a set of projects and strategies that use technology and real‐time operational procedures. When well integrated into at the state, regional and local levels, TSMO offers a cost effective, efficient platform to significantly improve safety while at the same time enhancing the movement of people and goods, all with a positive impact on individual and national economic prosperity.

MetroPlan Orlando has been active in deploying TSMO strategies for several years. This has been accomplished by: establishing TSMO as a business unit; enriching staff’s abilities to integrate TSMO alternatives investments; maintaining a formal TSMO Committee represented by planners and traffic engineers in the planning area; allocating resources to deploy projects in our Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and mainstreaming TSMO in the transportation planning process. Additionally, we have been successful in educating our stakeholders on TSMO applications and benefits and to develop champions on our Policy Board and among our State and Federal Legislatures.

A knowledge transfer opportunity exists in creating an innovative relationship between MetroPlan Orlando and MPOs in the FDOT Districts 1, 5 and 7 to develop or enhance the application of TSMO strategies in Central Florida. As the lead agency, MetroPlan Orlando is proposing, through a cooperative agreement between the agencies that participate, to modify the position of Eric Hill, Director, TSMO for MetroPlan Orlando to work with each MPO to advance their this arrangement it is anticipated that the structure that is already in place at MetroPlan Orlando will be a model for the four MPOs to practice. Mr. Hill is nationally recognized for his achievements in bringing TSMO to the vanguard of transportation planning and has been a leader in a variety of efforts toward integrating TSMO in the State of Florida.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the MOU with MetroPlan for the development of the TSMO Program.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MetroPlan

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION/MPO, MANAGER

727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654 39

THIS MEMORANDUM OF REGIONAL COOPERATION, date this day of , 2018, is between MetroPlan Orlando, and Forward Pinellas, Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) (hereafter referred to as the “the MPOs”) and the Florida Department of Transportation Districts 1, 5 and 7 (hereafter referred to as FDOT Districts) to facilitate cooperation and coordination of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) along the Interstate Four (I-4) Corridor of Central Florida. Whereas, TSMO is the application of multimodal transportation strategies and technologies intended to maximize the efficiency, safety, and utility of the existing transportation network. It includes a set of projects and strategies that use technology and real‐time operational procedures; and Whereas, when integrated at the state, regional and local levels, TSMO enhances the movement of people and goods, all with a positive impact on individual and national economic prosperity; and Whereas, TSMO strategies, services or projects that have proven effective include: Work Zone Management; Traffic Incident Management; Special Event Management; Transit Management; Traffic Signal Coordination; Congestion Pricing; Active Transportation and Demand Management; and Integrated Corridor Management; and Whereas, the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to manage and operate transportation systems will expand and evolve as more innovative solutions appear in transportation operations and planning, including connected and autonomous vehicles; and Whereas, for transportation systems in the 21st Century, MPOs will need to further their capacity in this area through workforce development and understanding of its applications to improve the safety, efficiency and performance of a transportation system; and Whereas, the MPOs and FDOT Districts provide support for and implementation of individual TSMO programs at different levels of maturity, a means of establishing a regional cooperative approach to TSMO may potentially facilitate regional mobility across planning boundaries in the I-4 Corridor; and Whereas, a knowledge transfer opportunity exists in creating an innovative relationship between MetroPlan Orlando and the MPOs and FDOT Districts to develop or enhance the application of TSMO strategies in Central Florida; and Whereas, MetroPlan Orlando has been active in deploying TSMO strategies for several years by: establishing TSMO as a business unit; enriching staff’s abilities to integrate TSMO alternatives investments; maintaining a formal TSMO Committee represented by 40

planners and traffic engineers in the planning area; allocating resources to deploy projects in our Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); mainstreaming TSMO in the transportation planning process; and cultivating local, state and federal “Champions”; and Whereas, as the lead agency, MetroPlan Orlando is proposing, through this Memorandum to expand the position of Mr. Eric Hill, Director, TSMO for MetroPlan Orlando to work with each MPO to advance their TSMO planning activities; Now, therefore, it is agreed that by being a signatory to this Memorandum of Regional Cooperation, MetroPlan Orlando, the MPOs and FDOT Districts agree to the following: 1. MetroPlan Orlando agrees to share the services of Mr. Eric Hill at no cost to the MPOs and FDOT Districts. MetroPlan Orlando shall continue to employ Mr. Hill under the terms and conditions of his employment; he shall at all times be bound by all personnel policies of MetroPlan Orlando, and shall receive all benefits of a MetroPlan Orlando employee.

2. A Work Plan, attached with this Memorandum provides a high-level description of the activities for the first year. This will be modified, as needed, to suit each of the MPOs that are party to this Memorandum. It will be used by staff to monitor the activities and progress on performance of the Plan. Mr. Hill will perform work for the MPOs and FDOT Districts at a schedule to be determined by mutual agreement of the parties to this Memorandum.

3. During the times that Mr. Hill performs work for the MPOs and FDOT Districts, the parties to this Memorandum agree that the MPOs and FDOT Districts maintain the authority to direct and oversee the work performed.

4. This Agreement shall have an initial term of one (1) year, from , 201x, to , 201x. This Agreement shall automatically renew in each subsequent year in which Mr. Hill provides the shared services to the MPOs and FDOT Districts, unless terminated at least sixty (60) days prior to any renewed term.

5. The parties each agree to indemnify the other, and to hold the other harmless, for any and all losses, damages or liabilities incurred due to the illegal or intentional acts of the other relating to any claims brought by or on behalf of Mr. Hill, except that claims for Workers’ Compensation benefits to Mr. Hill shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of MetroPlan Orlando. 41

AGENDA NO: VII-D DATE: February 14, 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: Approval of LRTP “Needs Plan” Projects Prioritization Criteria ACTION: Review and Approve

SUMMARY

As part of the Long Range Master Plan Project Prioritization process, staff develops criteria to evaluate and rank projects for the LRTP needs plan. The priority ranking will then help to develop a cost affordable plan. The criteria and relevant weight for each will be provided to the CAC for review and comment before staff begins the ranking for all projects. MPO staff is proposing that the attached criteria and weight be used for the development of the 2045 cost affordable plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

MPO Board to review and approve the Criteria

ATTACHMENT(S)

1) Mobility 2045 Evaluation Criteria

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION/MPO, MANAGER

727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654 42

Mobility 2045 Percentage (%) Evaluation Criteria Project Phase Status 15 Existing Congestion Level 15 Safety 20 Multi Modal 10 Sociocultural/Environmental/EJ 10 Impact Hurricane Evacuation 5 CCC Regional Roadway Network 5 Access To Major Activity or 20 Employment center 100 % 43

AGENDA NO: VII-E DATE: February 14 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board Members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: Tindale Oliver- MPO18-008 Time Extension Request ACTION: Review and Approve

SUMMARY

This is a request from the MPO’s GPC, Tindale-Oliver to extend the existing Socioeconomic Data scope (MPO18-008) to March 31, 2019. The effort to date has included coordination with the MPO’s regional and local planning partners in developing scenario forecasts of future population and employment. We are currently finalizing our review and identification of approved developments through the Pasco County’s MPUD process. Once finalized, we will prepare the final socioeconomic forecast for use in the travel demand model used for the MPO’s 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. The GPC is requesting this extension through the end of March 2019 to ensure sufficient time for completion of the analysis and documentation as well as the training aspect of this task.

RECOMMENDATION:

The MPO Board to review and approve the GPC’s task time extension request

ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Tindale-Oliver’s request letter for the time extension

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)

727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654 44

GREAT INSIGHTS. GREATER OUTCOMES.

January 25, 2019

Mr. John Villeneuve MPO Director Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 7530 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654

Re: MPO18-008, 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan Socioeconomic Data Development Time Extension

Mr. Villeneuve,

This is a request to extend the existing Socioeconomic Data scope to March 31, 2019. Our effort to date has included coordination with the MPO’s regional and local planning partners in developing scenario forecasts of future population and employment. We are currently finalizing our review and identification of approved developments through the Pasco County’s MPUD process. Once finalized, we will prepare the final socioeconomic forecast for use in the travel demand model used for the MPO’s 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan.

The MPO has used the CommunityViz model for developing the forecast and allocation of future growth. This task will conclude with a training of staff on the use of this allocation tool.

We are requesting this extension through the end of March to ensure sufficient time for completion of the analysis and documentation as well as the training aspect of this task. If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact me at (813) 224-8862.

Sincerely,

Wally Blain, AICP Senior Project Manager P:\Client 0100-0199\0119 Pasco County MPO\0119091-07.18 2045 LRTP SE Data\Admin\Contracts\Extension Letter.docx

TAMPA ORLANDO BARTOW FORT LAUDERDALE BALTIMORE SEATTLE www.tindaleoliver.com

Headquarters 1000 N. Ashley Dr. | Suite 400 | Tampa, FL 33602 | (813) 224-8862 | Fax (813) 226-2106

AGENDA NO: IX-A DATE: February 14, 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board Members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: Tri-County Long Range Transportation Plan MetroQuest Survey Results ACTION: Informational Only

SUMMARY

A scenario planning exercise was developed to facilitate discussion of three potentially different growth and transportation futures. The intent was to present exaggerated scenarios that would make participants consider the choices/consequences associated with future growth and development, and to ultimately view how each scenario could potentially impact their priorities, and future transportation and mobility options.

The attached information summarizes the key themes, comprising issues related to land use and various transportation modes, from the MetroQuest survey. These themes provide a foundation for developing a 2045 hybrid scenario that will serve as a future year baseline condition for the MPOs as they complete their LRTP updates.

RECOMMENDATION:

This is informational only.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Tri-County Long Range Transportation Plan MetroQuest Survey Results 2. Tri-County Long Range Transportation Plan MetroQuest Survey Summary

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION/MPO, MANAGER

727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654 2/6/2019

MPO Board

February 14, 2019

MetroQuest Surveys

Incorporating Public Participation into the LRTP

Presentation Title 1

1 2/6/2019

Maximizing Public Participation

Local Survey (Pasco County) April 2018 to May 2018

Tri-County Survey (Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough) August 2018 to September 2018

Pasco County Survey

Creating a Communications Plan #ItsTIMEPasco

What is my goal? Who is my audience? Why should they care?

Goal- Pasco County Make a 500 Completed Citizens over 18 Difference in Surveys years of age your community Presentation Title 3

2 2/6/2019

Return on Investment

1,609 Participants!

• 4,642 Facebook reach • 8,012 Twitter impressions • Nearly 350,000 audience (online news and TV) • $9,000 publicity value • YouTube video • Facebook live

What We Heard

GOAL 2 Improve Safety & • Tier 1 Security • Enhance safety • Utilize technology to improve traffic flow (signal coordination) • Provide new roads to meet traffic GOAL 3 demand Provide Local and Regional Connectivity and Transportation • Tier 2 • Expand trails and sidewalks • Protect natural resources • Improve existing roads/bridges GOAL 5 Provide Reliable & Efficient Multimodal Transportation System Technology 5

3 2/6/2019

Results Inform the Technical Analysis

4,525 Markers

2,202 Comments 6

Tri-County Survey

9,575 participants New MetroQuest U.S. Record!

800 Pasco County Participants

(two surveys combined provided 2,400 Pasco County responses)

4 2/6/2019

Pasco County Responses

What We Heard from Pasco Residents

Key Themes 90.0% Ranked highest to lowest based on All Participants 78.3% 76.2% 80.0% 76.0% 75.4% 73.1% 72.4% 69.0% 70.0% 68.0% 64.6%

• Fix Traffic Jams 62.8% 60.8% 59.9%

60.0% 56.7% 53.8% 52.6% 50.1% 49.5% • Provide 50.0% 48.9% 40.4% 40.1% 40.0% Alternatives to 34.7% Driving 30.0% 20.0% • Desire for Shorter 10.0% 0.0% Commutes Traffic Jams Alternatives to Open / Green Shorter Storm Public Service Equal Driving Space Commutes Vulnerability Costs Opportunity Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco All Participants

5 2/6/2019

Public Information Plan – What’s Next? http://mobilitypasco.com/documents/

2045 LRTP Development– What’s Next? Input from Analysis of Existing Public Public Outreach Conditions Comment and Review of Cost Affordable Needs Long Range Transportation Plan

Transit Project Prioritization & Roads Funding

Freight

Bike & Ped

2040 LRTP 11

6 2/6/2019

2045 LRTP Schedule and Public Involvement Opportunities

Goals

GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3 Economic Improve Safety Provide Local and Development & Security Regional Connectivity and Transportation

GOAL 4 GOAL 5 GOAL 6 Create Quality Provide Reliable & Encourage Places Efficient Multimodal Participation Transportation System

Technology 13

7 Tri-County Long Range Transportation Plan Guidance for the 2045 LRTP MetroQuest Survey Summary 53 The following summarizes the key themes, comprising issues related November 2018 to land use and various transportation modes, from the MetroQuest survey. These themes provide a foundation for developing a 2045 The Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas MPOs embrace public outreach as a critical step to inform the LRTP development hybrid scenario that will serve as a future year baseline condition for process and helping to ensure the LRTP reflects community values and vision. As such, the MPOs together selected an the MPOs as they complete their LRTP updates. online survey platform – MetroQuest – as the primary public outreach tool for the It’s TIME Tampa Bay initiative. Why it’s TIME!  Reinvest in Neighborhoods – Many of our urban core areas have experienced a resurgence of redevelopment and Already among the top 20 most populated regions in the country, the denser development in some neighborhoods. Continued support for reinvesting in our neighborhoods means we can Tampa Bay area is one of the fastest growing in the country. Visit any make more efficient use of existing infrastructure. part of the tri-county area and you will experience the growth firsthand: construction in Downtown Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, and  Strengthen Downtowns and Create More Downtown-like Places – Implementing policies conducive to higher density numerous other locations. Residents and visitors to our area feel these development, as well as supporting the construction of mixed-use buildings (including market rate and affordable impacts on a daily basis as traffic levels increase and daily commutes housing) via incentives, partnerships, or policies support this goal and alternative transportation modes. become longer. Add one million in population to the tri-county area over the next 20 years and it is easy to see that now is the time to act to  Minimize Outward Growth – The tri-county area is expected to grow significantly—both in population and economic address our regional mobility and travel needs! activity—in coming years. Keeping that growth manageable and sustainable is a key component of ensuring our communities are appropriately-sized for our needs. Minimizing outward growth will help in providing more efficient public services, and alternative transportation options.

 Invest in Alternatives to Driving – Rail projects should be considered as part of on-going planning efforts – including expanding the connection of Brightline from Southeast Florida through Orlando to Tampa, or developing a rail network Survey Overview and Outreach through inter-county coordination. Bus Rapid Transit is another important transit investment and complimentary Development of the MetroQuest survey began in late January 2018. The three MPOs services such as streetcars could also help strengthen downtowns or reinvestment in historic communities. formed a working group comprising staff from the Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco MPOs, along with other stakeholders and project consultants. The working group met  Walking and Biking Focus – Walking and biking improvements are important elements of a comprehensive five times between January and June to develop and test the survey before the survey transportation system, and provide an attractive, low-cost alternative for commuting, or for recreational purposes. went live at the end of July. Investments in sidewalks and bicycle paths can also provide important first and last mile connections to transit. The three MPOs worked together to ensure that the survey was promoted through  Target Roadway Investments – New and expanded interchange ramps can help move traffic between the expressways various outreach methods. The following provides a sample of the outreach activities and local roadways smoothly and safely, without the unpredictability of chokepoints at ramps. Elevated toll roads that set a United States MetroQuest response record. could potentially help reduce travel delay and the need to acquire additional right-of-way. Potential locations could include Downtown Tampa interchange area, as well as some segments of SR 54 in Pasco County, with potential • A matching paper survey and PowerPoint slideshow (both translated to Spanish) connections between these facilities via I-75 and I-4. However, there was clearly a negative feeling towards “closing • Social media that included Facebook (265,000 impressions), Twitter (46,000) and the loop” in Pinellas County, which included an elevated toll road in the McMullen/East Lake corridor. Instagram (54,000) which accounted for 34% of website visits. • Promotional It’s TIME Tampa Bay video  Explore Technology – Technology will continue to advance at a rapid pace and future transportation and mobility • It’s TIME Tampa Bay ad in the Tampa Bay Times newspaper applications will benefit from these advancements. Technology should be explored in LRTP planning initiatives, • MPO-staffed booth at Florida’s Home and Garden show over Labor Day weekend including efforts to educate the public regarding the benefits and reliability of various technology improvements. (resulting in nearly 700 surveys being completed over the holiday weekend) • Participation of Beth Alden (Hillsborough MPO Executive Director) and Whit Blanton The preparation of this report has been financed in part through grants from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. (Forward Pinellas Executive Director) on a radio talk show (The Current with Roxanne Department of Transportation, under the Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f) of Title 23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not necessarily Wilder on Q105) to discuss regional transportation and mobility issues reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The MPOs do not discriminate in any of their programs or services. Public participation is solicited by the MPOs without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status. Learn more about our • Hillsborough and Pinellas flyers included in countywide mailings commitment to nondiscrimination and diversity by contacting: • Pasco MPO-developed video to highlight the importance of taking the survey to Hillsborough County MPO Pinellas County MPO Pasco County MPO discuss regional travel issues between the three counties Johnny Wong, PhD Alicia Parinello Tania Gorman • Attendance by all three MPOs at various small group/community meetings to Title VI/Nondiscrimination Coordinator Title VI Program Planner Title VI Planner promote the survey, and in some cases to have individuals take the survey (813) 273-3774 ext. 370 (727) 464-8250 (727) 847-8140 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Page 4 (back cover) Page 1 (front cover) Identifying Priorities Developing a Hybrid Scenario 54 In total, priorities were ranked 39,645 times by Twenty elements, consistent with the exaggerated scenarios, were ranked by survey respondents. These ratings help survey participants with traffic jams and alternatives create a hybrid 2045 scenario, based on the best and most well-supported pieces of the scenarios and elements. The to driving topping the list at 75%. Preserving elements were grouped into the following four categories: open/green space and shorter commutes were second tier priorities at 62% to 64%. The It’s TIME Roadways Transit Community Funding • Tampa Bay priorities included the following: • Advanced Technology • Expanded Ridesharing Expanded Growth Area • New Lanes with Tolls • • New/Expanded Ramps • Express Bus Rapid Transit Preserve Neighborhoods • Taxes/Fees for Roads • Traffic Jams • Public Service Costs • • Elevated Toll Roads • Rail (Local/Regional) More/Better Downtowns • Taxes/Fees for Buses • Alternatives to Driving • Equal Opportunity • • Complete the Loop • Water Ferry Efficient Use of Land • Taxes/Fees for Rail • Shorter Commutes • Storm Vulnerability • • I-275 Boulevard • Statewide Rail Walk & Bike Focus • Special District Fees • Open Space Roadways Transit Scenario Planning A scenario planning exercise was developed to facilitate discussion of three potentially different growth and transportation futures. The intent was to present exaggerated scenarios that would make participants consider the choices/consequences associated with future growth and development, and to ultimately view how each scenario could potentially impact their priorities, and future transportation and mobility options.

31.3%

29.9%

4 & 5 30.5% 33.7%

28.3% 3 27.7% 31.3% 31.1% Community Funding 40.4% 1 & 2 42.4% 38.3% 35.2%

SCENARIO A SCENARIO 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% New Technologies New All Participants Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco

25.6%

4 & 5 25.6%

20.6% 33.6%

22.1% 3 23.1% 21.0% 21.0%

52.3% 1 & 2 51.3% 58.4% 45.5%

SCENARIO B SCENARIO 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% Expressway Lanes Expressway All Participants Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco

75.8% Who Responded? 77.2%

4 & 5 78.0% The two-month survey run resulted in 9,575 survey 72.9% responses. Of this total, 6,544 (68%) provided a home zip 12.1% 3 11.8% code that was located within the tri-county area. Survey 11.4% 13.7% responses were compared to county population totals,

12.2% along with demographic data, and analyzed to ensure the 1 & 2 11.0% 10.6% survey reflected the tri-county population. Analysis of the 13.3% Transit Focus Transit SCENARIO C SCENARIO 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% data showed the dataset was a valid survey sample. All Participants Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco

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AGENDA NO: IX-B DATE: February 14, 2019 COMMITTEE: MPO Board Members STAFF: MPO Staff SUBJECT: Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the 2045 LRTP ACTION: Informational Only

SUMMARY

An update will be provided by AECOM on the Public Involvement Plan for the 2045 LRTP.

RECOMMENDATION:

This is informational only.

ATTACHMENT(S)

Public Involvement Plan for the 2045 LRTP

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION/MPO, MANAGER

727.847.8140 I West Pasco Government Center I 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 I New Port Richey, FL 34654 56

Mobility 2045: Pasco County’s Transportation Plan Public Involvement Plan

Prepared for

September 2018 57

Additional Accommodations

For further information or clarification regarding items such as technical drawings or maps, please contact the Pasco County MPO’s Public Outreach Specialist at (727) 847-8140. 58

Table of Contents

Where to Find Your LRTP ...... 1 What is Mobility 2045? ...... 1 Who is Involved in the Development of Mobility 2045? ...... 2 You, and Your Pasco Community ...... 2 MPO Board ...... 2 MPO Committees ...... 2 Project Team ...... 3 Technical Review Team ...... 3 Transportation Management Area Leadership Group ...... 3 We Need You! How Can You Become Involved in the Mobility 2045 Process? ...... 3 Internet-Based Communication Strategies ...... 3 Public Engagement Tool ...... 5 Public Information Materials ...... 6 Public Meetings ...... 6 Stakeholder Interviews ...... 7 Traditionally Underrepresented Neighborhoods Discussion Groups and Needs Plan ...... 8 Preliminary Public Involvement Schedule ...... 9

List of Figures Figure 1: Mobility 2045 LRTP Website & Pasco County’s Website ...... 1 Figure 2: Figure 2: MyPASCO Application ...... 3 Figure 3: Mobility 2045 LRTP Website: http://mobilitypasco.com/ ...... 4 Figure 4: Social Media Application Sites ...... 4 Figure 5: It’sTIMEPASCO Online Link ...... 5 Figure 6A: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey ...... 5 Figure 6B: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey ...... 5 Figure 6C: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey ...... 5 Figure 6D: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey ...... 5 Figure 7: It’sTIMEPASCO Campaign Analytics Report ...... 6 Figure 8: News Release ...... 6 Figure 9: Community Photo ...... 7 Figure 10: Pasco County Population Map (ACS 2016) ...... 8 Figure 11: Project Schedule ...... 10

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WHERE TO FIND YOUR LRTP Welcome to the Public Involvement Plan for the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Pasco County invites you to learn more about the LRTP by visiting MobilityPasco.com or by checking us out on social media via #MobilityPasco. Additionally, you can search #MobilityPasco on the County’s website (PascoCountyFL.net) to link to our main page. On MobilityPasco.com you will find what the LRTP covers, the schedule, and why the plan is needed. Furthermore, you can learn how you can play a part in planning the County’s future for the next 20 years. MobilityPasco.com PascoCountyFL.net

Figure 1: Mobility 2045 LRTP Website & Pasco County’s Website WHAT IS MOBILITY 2045? The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of preparing “Mobility 2045: Pasco County’s Long Range Transportation Plan.” Referred to in this document as Mobility 2045, LRTPs are federally-mandated plans that are updated every five years and identify transportation options that will best serve the County’s needs over at least the next 20 years. Mobility 2045 is intended to be a multimodal transportation plan. This means that not only will road improvements be considered, but public transportation, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, and aviation projects as well. Mobility 2045 relies heavily on input from you and all Pasco County citizens to help identify and prioritize multimodal transportation projects from the start of the Plan’s development until its adoption. Aschedule of the Plan can be found on the last page of this document. Mobility 2045 includes two major components: the 2045 Needs Plan and the 2045 Cost Affordable Plan. The 2045 Needs Plan will identify all the transportation projects (regardless of whether funding is available) that will be needed by the year 2045 based on a number of factors, including County policy and anticipated demand for new transportation facilities based on projected growth. The 2045 Cost Affordable Plan will include a prioritized list of the 2045 Needs Plan projects and includes only those projects that are expected to be funded based on current and projected federal, state, and local revenues. The 2045 LRTP process is in the early stages, and one of the initial steps is to develop a Public Involvement Plan (PIP). This PIP provides an overview of the outreach efforts that will run through December 2019, including an advertised public hearing for adoption in November/December 2019. The purpose of the PIP is to provide information on how you can get involved in the development of Mobility 2045.

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The Pasco County MPO currently has a Public Participation Plan (PPP) that was adopted by the MPO Board in May 2018. The PPP is a federally-required document that states the MPO’s public outreach goals and outlines the overall process that the MPO uses to engage interested parties in the development and review of transportation plans and programs. The PPP covers all possible strategies that the MPO may use to conduct public outreach, but is not project specific. A PIP is done for specific projects. This PIP outlines the strategies and events for the 2045 LRTP and provides information about the different ways in which the community can get involved. The strategies utilized for public involvement are consistent and compliment the goals and strategies of the broader PPP. WHO IS INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOBILITY 2045 You, and all your Pasco County neighbors, are the primary focus of Mobility 2045. The MPO, in addition to Pasco citizens, has identified the following groups: the MPO Board, the MPO Committees, the Project Team, the Technical Review Team, and the Transportation Management Area Leadership Group. You, and Your Pasco Community Members of the public, including citizens, employees, or other interested persons, will play an important role in helping to develop Mobility 2045. It is the goal of the MPO to provide a broad range of opportunities for the public to be involved throughout this planning process. MPO Board The MPO Board is a policy-making committee of elected officials from local governments within Pasco County. A representative from FDOT serves as a non-voting advisory member. MPO Board members vote to establish transportation policy within Pasco County and will ultimately be asked to adopt Mobility 2045 once your input has been incorporated. MPO Committees The following MPO Committees serve to review and advise the MPO Board on various transportation matters, including theMobility 2045 update process: The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) serves as a review and advisory body to the MPO under the comprehensive, cooperate, and continuing (“3-C”) transportation planning process. Members of the CAC are private citizens who represent a broad range of social and economic backgrounds and interests in transportation. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) serves as a review and advisory committee to the MPO Board on technical matters relating to transportation. Members of the TAC include professional and technical planners, engineers, and other officials. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was formed in 2012 as an advisory committee to the MPO Board on matters concerning the comprehensive bikeway and pedestrian system/plan (a component of Mobility 2045). The group also promotes safety, security, education, and enforcement of laws pertaining to both pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Project Team The Project Team consists of selected Pasco County MPO staff, staff from various Pasco County departments, and the consultant team. The consultant team provides technical and professional expertise to guide the project while following direction given by MPO and Pasco County staff, the MPO committees, and the MPO Board. MPO staff will serve as the point of contact for the public during the development of Mobility 2045. To speak with an MPO staff person about the 2045 LRTP, please contact Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization by mail at 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34654 or by phone at (727) 847-8193. Additionally, you can send an email to [email protected]. Technical Review Team The Technical Review Team (TRT) includes staff from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and other MPOs within the Tampa Bay region. The purpose of the TRT is to help coordinate regional transportation planning efforts and the regional transportation model, which projects long-term travel demand for the Tampa Bay region to the year 2045. The TRT will be asked to review progress during key phases of Mobility 2045 to ensure consistency with transportation planning efforts throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Transportation Management Area Leadership Group The Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group focuses on major transportation markets and traffic movements in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Acting in an advisory role to the MPO, this cross-county group works to help the Tampa Bay area form consensus around regional transportation prioritization and financial issues. WE NEED YOU! HOW CAN YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN THE MOBILITY 2045 PROCESS? The MPO has identified many ways in which you can be involved in Mobility 2045. These strategies are intended to provide information about Mobility 2045 and provide opportunities for you to give input to the Project Team.

Internet-Based Communication Strategies Internet-based communication platforms, such as mobile applications, websites, email blasts, and social media, will allow you to access information aboutMobility 2045 from the convenience of your devices.

MyPASCO App & Pasco TV Announcements and press releases regarding Mobility 2045 will appear on the MyPASCO application. It is also an easy way to link to the County’s social media pages and Pasco TV. Figure 2: MyPASCO Application

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Pasco TV is another great way for the public to stay informed and get involved. This 24-hour government cable channel can be watched on Brighthouse Networks (Charter Communications) channel 643 and Frontier Communications (formerly Verizon) channel 42.

Project Website A project website was developed early in the process to provide a single source of information for all project-related materials. The project website is consistent with the project brand, clearly identifying it as being related to the 2045 LRTP. The Figure 3: Mobility 2045 LRTP Website: http://mobilitypasco.com/ project website includes a calendar of events, documents available for review, and the latest project news and information. The project website can be accessed via the standalone URL (www.mobilitypacso.com) or via a link found on the MPO’s webpage (www.pascocountyfl.net).

Social Media Outreach & Branding As stated earlier in this document, social media is a key form of communication for the County to get the word out on the 2045 LRTP. The #MobilityPasco is and will continue to be used throughout as a public engagement branding tool. Social media campaign posts may include: • Meeting/event announcements • Trending promotional posts • Promotional call to action posts • Live video feeds To learn more about the project follow #MobilityPasco on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Figure 4: Social Media Application Sites

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Public Engagement Tools To establish a better understanding of what you may want the County to look like in the next twenty years, the MPO will be using different forms of public engagement tools such as online surveys. An example of a survey tool the MPO recently used is the It’sTIMEPASCO survey (see below). This survey helped the MPO more clearly define the transportation goals of the County and allowed residents to provide feedback and share ideas for the future of Pasco County’s multimodal transportation system as the MPO prepares to kick off the LRTP in September 2018. This survey helps guide which projects deserve funding. The first screen provides you with an overview of what the survey is and what you could expect when taking it. Survey methods such as prioritization and satisfaction rankings may be used in upcoming surveys as shown in Screen 2 & 3. Lastly, Screen 4 represents an interactive tool that the County may also use in future surveys. In this example the tool allows you to identify areas of concern related to safety and infrastructure on a map. Future surveys may follow this format in 2019.

Figure 5: It’sTIMEPASCO Online Link Screen 1 — Welcome Screen 2 — Priorities

Figure 6A: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey Figure 6B: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey Screen 3 — Ratings Screen 4 — Issues Map

Figure 6C: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey Figure 6D: It’sTIMEPASCO Survey

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Project Information Material To increase engagement with you and your neighbors, Pasco County actively updates the project website (www.mobilitypasco.com) when milestones are achieved as well as through different forms of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The It’sTIMEPASCO survey results serve as an example of a recent milestone and are illustrated in Figure 7.

Public Meetings Public meetings provide opportunities for residents, employees, and other stakeholders to offer input during various stages of Mobility 2045. Three types of public meetings are identified as potential tools to engage the public and are described in more detail below. All meetings will be advertised and could appear on a variety of

platforms such as newspapers, press releases, the Figure 7: It’sTIMEPASCO Campaign Analytics Report radio and the calendar found on the project webpage (www.mobilitypasco.com).

Public Workshops These workshops will provide another opportunity for the public and the Project Team to have in- depth discussions and build consensus regarding the needs, alternatives, and potential project outcomes for Mobility 2045. To gather input from a wide range of people, agency representatives, community stakeholders, and members of the public will be invited to participate in these workshops. The workshops will be open to anyone who wishes to attend, and information advertising the details of the workshops will be posted on the project webpage, well in advance.

During the consensus-building workshops, interactive and hands-on exercises may be used to garner public input. These workshops typically

consist of an overview presentation followed by Figure 8: News Release

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participants breaking into groups to discuss specific issues. Participants then report their ideas to the full group to identify general themes and key areas of consensus or challenges.

Neighborhood Meetings Another form of a public meeting is a neighborhood meeting. These may be held at various locations throughout Pasco County and provide an opportunity for the public to learn about Mobility 2045. These meetings will also allow the public to provide input regarding Mobility 2045 at the countywide level and will be specific to issues, needs, and transportation projects within more defined sub-areas of the county. Meeting materials will be developed and will convey key concepts related to Mobility 2045. Meeting materials will be graphic in nature and may include maps, boards, presentations, and other supporting materials.

General Meetings & Presentations Figure 9: Community Photo Meetings with Project Team members will be held frequently throughout the project to discuss and review the development of various project components, technical analyses, and deliverables. It is anticipated that meetings and presentations will be held with the following groups:

• Technical Review Team • MPO’s Citizens Advisory Committee • MPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee • MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee • MPO Board • Regional coordination meetings with the West Central Florida MPO Central Coordinating Chairs (CCC), the Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) group, and the Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA).

Stakeholder Interviews Stakeholder interviews will be conducted to gain a better understanding of multimodal transportation project needs and other community issues prior to development of Mobility 2045. Individuals to be interviewed may include representatives of the following agencies, organizations, or community stakeholders: • MPO Board • Pasco County Economic Development Council • Pasco County Departments • Pasco County School Board • Major employers located in Pasco County • Higher education institutions located in Pasco County

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Traditionally Underrepresented Neighborhoods Discussion Groups Title VI ensures the fair treatment and consideration of all people during the transportation planning process, regardless of race, color, national origin, income, or disabilities. Pasco County has an adopted Title VI Plan and designated a representative that citizens can contact if they need a meeting held in their neighborhood or language translation services. The contact information for the MPO Title VI Specialist is: Manny Lajmiri MPO Title VI Specialist (727)-847-8140 [email protected] All Title VI documents can be found online at https://www.pascocountyfl.net/1700/Title-VI-Non- discrimination-Policy. Additionally, if you would like to learn more about the County’s Public Participation Plan (PPP) you can find it by typing PPP in the search bar on the County’s website (www.pascocountyfl.net). During the Mobility 2045 process, an analysis will be completed to identify areas in Pasco County where higher concentrations of underserved or underrepresented populations reside to ensure they have a voice in the LRTP process. The map below provides you with a visual representation of where Pasco County residents live using American Community Survey data. The transit routes represent the transit network as of 2018 and follow the population density. It is important to note that these routes can change, however, this map represents the current transit network.

Figure 10: Pasco County Population Map (American Community Survey 2016)

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To engage these populations, targeted public outreach strategies such as the following will be used: • Provide language assistance (with requests at least 10 days in advance) and materials in Spanish and/or other languages for non-English speaking persons when requested or as appropriate based on Limited English Proficiency standards • Identify newsletters or other publications targeting minority audiences • Hold geographic meetings at locations in proximity to underrepresented areas to the extent that facilities to accommodate these meetings are available • Hold consensus-building workshops in locations that can be conveniently accessed by public transportation • Identify and contact community and non-profit organizations or other groups that engage underserved or underrepresented populations Discussion groups will be held as part of Mobility 2045 to obtain input regarding traditionally underserved neighborhoods with the purpose of reviewing transportation issues for various population segments, emphasizing the underrepresented populations in Pasco County. Focus group participants may include representatives from public agencies to provide perspective regarding the issues and challenges that may be faced. PRELIMINARY PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SCHEDULE On the following page is a schedule of the strategies and activities that have been described throughout this document. Details on meeting locations and times will be provided on the MPO’s website throughout the process, and the MPO will provide notices and press releases for key meetings via newspaper and social media.

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Figure 11: Project Schedule

#MobilityPasco: Public Involvement Plan 10 MPOAC Weekend Institute 2019

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW 69 Transportation decision-makers face numerous challenges in making complex transportation decisions. Many new MPO board members have limited prior experience with the planning and funding of the local and regional transportation system. Even board members with years of experience struggle mastering important elements of the transportation planning process, especially given the constant evolution of federal and state regulations.

The MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials provides MPO board members with an opportunity to enhance their understanding and leadership skills regarding transportation decision-making, including the key role they play in the process.

TWO EVENTS / TWO LOCATIONS The MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials will be held twice in 2019: March 29-31 at the FLC University Training Center in Orlando and May 31- June 2 at the Renaissance Hotel International Plaza in Tampa. The MPOAC Weekend Institute is open to MPO board members only and space for this event is limited. Three seats at each event will be reserved for board members from each Florida MPO, with an overall limit of 25 participants per Institute. Select the event date you would like to attend and register by March 7, 2019 for Orlando or May 10, 2019 for Tampa. Following the registration deadlines, any unfilled seats will be offered on a first come first served basis.

March 29 - 31, 2019 May 31 - June 2, 2019 FLC University Training Center Renaissance Hotel International Plaza Orlando, Florida Tampa, Florida

Hotel reservations are the responsibility of Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each each Institute attendee. For reservations, Institute attendee. For reservations, contact the contact the Courtyard by Marriott Orlando hotel directly at (888) 236-2427 or visit Downtown directly at (407) 996-1000 or visit http://tinyurl.com/2019Tampa. http://tinyurl.com/2019Orlando. A special rate of $129.00 per night is available for A special rate of $152.00 per night is available Institute attendees who make reservations by for Institute attendees who make reservations May 10, 2019 for this event. To receive the special by March 7, 2019 for this event. To receive rate, notify the reservationist of your participation the special rate, notify the receptionist of your in the MPOAC Institute when making your hotel participation in the MPOAC Institute when reservations. Any room cancellations are the making your hotel reservations. Any room responsibility of the individuals in whose name the cancellations are the responsibility of the reservation is made and not that of the MPOAC. individuals in whose name the reservation is made and not that of the MPOAC. Upon request, the Renaissance hotel offers complimentary shuttles to and from the local The hotel offers complimentary on-site self airport. The hotel also offers complimentary on-site parking if registered under the room block. self parking. Overnight valet parking is available for $22.00.

REGISTRATION A registration fee of $300 is required to attend the MPOAC Weekend Institute. The registration fee may be paid by check or credit card. Be sure to indicate whether paying by check or credit card. If you elect to pay with a credit card, you will receive an emailed invitation with instructions to pay via PayPal within a week. To register by mail, send the attached registration form and check by the respective deadline date to MPOAC Weekend Institute, c/o Brigitte Messina, 605 Suwannee St., MS 28B, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450. Please notify Christen Miller at (727) 916-2599, [email protected] at least two weeks prior to each event date if you need to cancel. Cancellations after that time will not be refunded.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE The MPOAC Institute for Elected Officials covers a variety of topics of interest to MPO Board members. The information provided during the Institute is designed for practical application in transportation planning activities performed by elected officials. The goal is to provide MPO Board members with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage in the MPO process without requiring Board members to become transportation experts.

Institute topics include: • Laws and Regulations Affecting MPOs • MPO Products and Process • Transportation Jargon & Acronyms • MPO Board Responsibilities and Authority • Critical Funding Issues

Check-in for the Institute will be held between 5:30-6 p.m. on the first day of the event. The program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. with a working dinner. Please note that while the dinner will be a good opportunity to mingle with fellow MPO Board members from around the state, it will also be used as a training opportunity and attendance is important. Breakfast will be provided each morning, as will a deli-style buffet lunch on Saturday. These meals, along with Friday’s working dinner, are included in the registration fee. Saturday evening is a “free” evening and an opportunity to experience the diversity of restaurants and activities in the area.

INSTITUTEINSTITUTE TRAINERS TRAINERS Harald (Hal) M. Beardall, JD Jeff Kramer, AICP Scott C. Paine, Ph.D. Kristine Williams, AICP Transportation Specialist Senior Research Associate Director Program Director FCRC Consensus Center Center for Urban Leadership Development Center for Urban Florida State University Transportation Research and Education Transportation Research University of South Florida Florida League of Cities University of South Florida 70

2019 Weekend Institute Agenda DRAFT

The weekend runs from 6 p.m. Friday night to noon on Sunday and follows this basic timeline:

Friday Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening will 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. include a working dinner at 6 p.m. for registered guests only. Sessions will focus on MPO history ("How Did We Get Here?") and MPO authority in law ("The Authority and Responsibilities of MPOs").

Saturday Morning session begins at 8:30 a.m. and will focus on 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. the basics of transportation planning in an effort to familiarize the Board members with fundamental concepts, as well as common acronyms ("The Art & Science of Transportation Planning"). Saturday afternoon (following lunch) will focus on the guts of MPO work including a review of all the processes and products MPOs are responsible for managing and producing ("MPO Processes and Products").

Sunday Session will start at 8:30 a.m. and provide an overview 8:30 a.m. - Noon of transportation finance ("It's All About the Money").

Meals will be provided Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Complimentary breakfast is available to members registered under the hotel’s room block. Members will have Saturday evening to themselves, but there are many dining options nearby. The workshop will break-up by noon on Sunday and lunch will not be provided that day.

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