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1 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th Floor, Tampa, Florida, hillsboroughmpo.org Commissioner Lesley Les Miller, Jr. Hillsborough County MPO Chairman Councilman Harry Cohen City of Tampa MPO Vice Chairman Paul Anderson Tampa Port Authority Commissioner Kevin Beckner Hillsborough County Wallace Bowers HART Mayor Frank Chillura Temple Terrace Derek Doughty The Planning Commission Commissioner Ken Hagan Hillsborough County Joe Lopano Hillsborough Co. Aviation Authority Mayor Rick A. Lott City of Plant City Councilman Guido Maniscalco City of Tampa Councilwoman Lisa Montelione City of Tampa Commissioner Sandra Murman Hillsborough County Cindy Stuart Hillsborough County School Board Cindy Stu Joseph Waggoner Expressway Authority Commissioner Stacy R. White Hillsborough County Beth Alden, AICP Executive Director Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization P.O. Box E. Kennedy, 18 th Floor Tampa, Florida P 813/ F 813/ Meeting of the Intelligent Transportation System Committee The Planning Commission Board Room County Center, 18 th Floor Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 1:30pm I. Call To Order II. III. IV. Consent Agenda / Approval of Minutes Status Reports A. Approach to Connected Vehicle Pilot Project (Bob Frey, Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority) B. Mobility Performance Measures - Corridor Reports (Tyrone Scorsone, Cambridge Systematics) Old Business & New Business V. Adjournment VI. Addendum A. MPO Meeting Summary & Committee Report B. Parliamentary Procedures & Sunshine Law Brochure C. Florida Outdoor Recreation Workshop Flyer D. GoHillsborough Brochure E. Freight Regional Listening Sessions F. Florida Express Lanes Handbook The full agenda packet is available on the MPO s website, or by calling (813) 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 In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the materials attached are provided here 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. Cooperative Comprehensive Multi-Modal Transportation Planning for Hillsborough County, Florida

2 CALL TO ORDER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) MEETING OF JULY 9, 2015 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Mike Flick at 1:30 PM. The meeting was held in the Planning Commission s Tampa Bay Room. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vik Bhide, City of Tampa; Michael Flick, Hillsborough County Public Works; Shannon Haney, HART; Michele Jenkins (proxy for Jeff Sims), Environmental Protection Commission; Joe Ferreira, THEA; and Don Rainard, City of Plant City. OTHERS PRESENT: Gena Torres, Beth Alden, Rich Clarendon, Lisa Silva, Linda Ferraro, MPO staff; Roger Roscoe, Amy Neidringhaus, Christina Boulrais, Brian Hunter, Ramona Burke, FDOT; Mit Patel, citizen; Jason Ball, Sunshine Citizens; Leslie Paredes, The Heights Collective/Sunshine Citizens; Adam Metz, Sunshine Citizens; Derek Doughty, Applied Sciences; Jay Calhoun, VIBE; Ken Sides, Sam Schwartz Engineering; Christine Acosta, Pedal Power Promoters; Catalina Echeverin, Robert Scaggs, Gannett Fleming; Joe Molinaro, Albeck Gerken, Inc.; Kevin Thurman, Connect Tampa Bay. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Mit Patel, 807 South Oregon spoke against item #33, TBX Express Lanes in the TIP Priorities. He said that the project would add 6-8 more lanes would not solve the transportation problems. He also said that the cost for the project was too high and it should be up to the citizens to vote for or against project. He requested that it be removed from the TIP and other plans. Ms. Leslie Paredes representing the Heights Collective/Sunshine Citizens spoke against the TBX Express Lanes and felt that it was not the right plan for the region. The cost of the plan does not offset the needs. She felt that for the future of the children, the TBX project and other parts of it should be removed from the TIP and other plans. 1

3 MPO ITS Meeting July 9, 2015 Adam Metz, 777 N. Ashley Street would also like to see the TBX project removed from the TIP because he thinks it will not solve the problems. He feels that ATMS will solve a lot of the problems. GoHillsborough has not yet been allowed to run its course. We have not been allowed to address any of our problems. We need to focus on fixing our roads right now and he wishes that FDOT would help with that and that they would be a little more considerate towards the needs that the citizens believe they have and that need to be addressed. He hopes the GoHillsborough referendum passes so that they can get to work on the roads and limiting sprawl and growth which will go a long way towards controlling the cost of transportation and reinvest tax money on current infrastructure. Kevin Thurman, Executive Director of Connect Tampa Bay, 1220 E. Cumberland Avenue felt that ATMS will go a long way to solve transportation problems. He also wanted the TBX project removed from the TIP process because of the lack of information. He would like for FDOT to come back with answers and include transit in their plans. He also said that GoHillsborough should run its course. Jason Ball, 5802 Idle Court Place lived in the Citrus Park area before the Veteran s Expressway was built and said that roads such as Ehrlich, Hutchinson and Gunn Highway have gridlock after the expressway was built and feels that the same will happen when the TBX opens. He feels that FDOT will not let the citizen s vote on the TBX project and said that the MPO is their only voice. He also felt that mass transit should be a choice. Christine Acosta 3301 Bayshore Boulevard encouraged the members to either postponed or not approves the TBX project in the TIP. She encouraged them to be visionary and not play catch up. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (April 9, 2015) Mr. Rainard made a motion to approve the April 9, 2015 ITS meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Flick and carried. ACTION ITEMS A. Transportation Improvement Program Priorities Mr. Richard Clarendon, MPO Staff stated that the TIP has projects programmed for the next five years and includes the total cost for all project phases. The TIP incorporates the first five years of the Long Range Transportation Plan which this year has approximately $15 million of metropolitan grants. It is reviewed by the USDOT in 2

4 MPO ITS Meeting July 9, 2015 order to authorize federal funds. Locally funded projects are also included for information. He explained how the projects are prioritized and if they were identified as a project or program in the MPO s Imagine 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. They were prioritized by system preservation, reducing crash and vulnerability, minimizing traffic, choices to make when not driving and major investments for economic growth. Mr. Clarendon then reviewed the projects that were submitted by each jurisdiction which included projects such as the Upper Tapa Bay Trail Phase IV, South Coast Greenway, 6 Safe Routes to School projects, ATMS for Dale Mabry from Sligh to Van Dyke, Walk Bike Safety projects for Columbus Drive, Rome Avenue, 46 th Street and Floribraska Avenue, West River Greenway, Morris Bridge Road Bike Lanes and paved shoulders, HART bus replacements, Regional Farebox Revenue Collection System, Selmon Greenway Next Phases, Channelside Drive extension to Nuccio Parkway, Interchange improvements for Big Bend at I-75, Gibsonton Drive at I-75, Tampa Bay Express with Express Bus Phase 1 and Westshore Intermodal Center and Connection to TIA. Chairman Vik Bhide entertained a motion to endorse the TIP priorities for as presented. The motion was seconded by Mike Flick and carried. STATUS REPORTS A. Comprehensive Freight Improvement Database (CFID) Mr. Brian Hunter, FDOT District Freight Coordinator stated that the CFID is a database of freight mobility conditions and issues which allows for queries of freight planning data and supports planning and project implementation. The data will help coordinate operational improvements with resurfacing or capacity projects. It will also identify freight mobility issues within a PD&E study and help with operational needs in corridors. B. Livable Intersection Mr. Ken Sides of Sam Schwartz Engineering gave a presentation on modern roundabouts compared to conventional roundabouts. Modern roundabouts reduce fatalities by more than 90% and injuries by 76%. They also reduce crashes by 35%. They are also more efficient in reducing the times that people stop and there is less delay in the flow of traffic. 3

5 MPO ITS Meeting July 9, 2015 C. Blue Toad (Deferred) OLD/NEW BUSINESS A. Next ITS Committee Meeting October ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:27 pm. 4

6 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th floor, Tampa, Florida, planhillsborough.org Board & Committee Agenda Item Agenda Item: Presenter: Summary: Approach to Connected Vehicle Pilot Project Bob Frey, Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $2.4 million to the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) to set up the first phase of a three-phase plan for a Connected Vehicle pilot program. If all goes well, the Expressway Authority would then receive an additional $14 million to implement the program, which will take place for 18 months. There would then be a three-year study period after that. This technology can t come soon enough considering the Tampa Bay Area s consistent poor ratings in the areas of traffic congestion and severe crashes. Connected vehicles are designed to make transportation safer, smarter and more energy efficient by outfitting cars, buses and roadside equipment with technology so that they can communicate with each about various traffic conditions. Recommended Action: Prepared By: Attachments: None; for information only. Gena Torres None

7 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th floor, Tampa, Florida, planhillsborough.org Board & Committee Agenda Item Agenda Item: Presenter: Summary: Recommended Action: Prepared By: Attachments: Mobility Performance Measures Corridor Reports Tyrone Scorsone, Cambridge Systematics As part of the FDOT Central Office local/regional workshop on mobility performance measures, the ITS Committee will hear the latest from the Office of Policy Planning staff on travel-time data sets and how they can be used for planning purposes. When it comes to reporting on roadway performance there are many challenges when there are diverse roadway types, a range of modes to consider, and congestion can be unpredictable in and of itself. Yet corridor reports can be helpful in painting a picture on how a roadway performs over time and how effectively mobility goals are being reached. This item is part of a longer workshop on Mobility Performance. Please see the attached agenda and how the ITS meeting fits into the day s presentations. The ITS Committee members are invited to the entire workshop or may choose to attend during the regularly scheduled meeting. None; for information only. Gena Torres None

8 Florida DOT District 7 and local MPO s Mobility Performance Measures Outreach October 8, from 9am 3pm Hillsborough MPO Offices 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 18 th Floor Tampa, FL AGENDA 1. Introduction to the MPM Program (15 min) 9:00 2. FDOT Mobility Performance Measures Source Book (20 min) 9:15 3. MAP-21 (5 min) 9:35 4. Review of FDOT mobility analyses to the MPOs (40 min) 9:40 5. Break (15 min) 10:20 6. Target setting (20 min) 10:40 7. Travel time reliability a. Overview and implementation (30 min) 11:00 b. Data sources, uses (20 min) 11:30 8. Freight (15 min) 11:50 9. Accessibility (15 min) 12: LUNCH (60+ min) 12:20 HILLSBOROUGH MPO S ITS COMMITTEE MEETING CONVENES 11. Automated and Connected Vehicles (20 min) 1: Corridor reports 1:50 (30 min) 13. Roundtable discussion (40 min) 2:20

9 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 MEETING SUMMARY CALL TO ORDER Chairman Les Miller called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM. At this time, the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation were held. Chairman Miller informed the member that Rich Clarendon would be attending the meeting for Beth Alden. Commissioner Murman would not be in attendance due to the birth of her grandson and Commissioners Beckner and Crist had conflicts and would not be in attendance. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Douglas Jesseph, Mr. Kyle Baker, Mr. Mit Patel, Mr. Chris Vela, Ms. Susan McClung, Ms. Liz Johnson, Ms. Susan Long and Mr. Kevin O Hare spoke to the members asking them to reconsider their vote and remove the FDOT TBX project from the TIP. COMMITTEE REPORTS Ms. Gena Torres read the various MPO Committee reports and also comments received on the MPO s Facebook account. Councilwoman Montelione stated that the MPO Policy Committee heard a report on the FDOT Funding Equity Process and asked that a copy of the presentation be sent to each of the members. CONSENT AGENDA A. MPO Minutes (August 4, 2015 Regular Meeting) B. Committee Appointments C. Transportation Improvement Program Amendment: Florida Avenue Resurfacing Project D. Letter of Support for South Dale Mabry Living Memorial Councilman Cohen made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Montelione and following a roll call vote, the motion carried 11 0.

10 MPO Meeting Summary September 1, 2015 ACTION ITEM A Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan Annual Update Ms. Michele Ogilvie, MPO Staff presented the annual update of the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board s Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan which recommends that they advocate for the Sunshine Line to maintain services and identify costs for providing additional service for the disadvantaged for employment/work, education, shopping and recreation. Councilman Cohen made a motion to support the request of the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board to support the updated Transportation Disadvantaged Services Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Montelione and carried. STATUS REPORTS A. HART Transit Development Plan Ms. Katherine Eagan, HART CEO presented their Transit Development Plan which is updated annually. It is a requirement of the FDOT to provide a ten year look at what can and needs to be done in the community for transit. The plan receives a major update every five years in addition to the annual update. HART has attended and participated in the 36 GoHillsborough meetings and received comments such as HART being underfunded, inadequate service and interest in more commuter services. HART is working toward improving frequency, more services on the weekends and evenings, new van service, new Flex Routes in Temple Terrace in EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT Mr. Clarendon provided a summary of Ms. Alden s activities over the past month. He reminded the members of upcoming meetings to be held such as the MPO Policy Committee September 29, MPO October 6 th and that FDOT would be holding a workshop on the SIS September 2 nd. Commissioner White made a motion that with the MPO acquiring a representative from the School District as a new member, he asked for a presentation at the October MPO meeting from that representative on traffic around schools. Councilwoman Montelione seconded the motion, which carried. 2

11 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Committee Reports Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Meeting of September 4 The leadership group members discussed: All three MPO Boards adopted the TMA priorities. TBARTA s Transit Management Committee reported the transit agencies continue to support the regional initiative for a unified farebox, and are looking at climate impacts. Legislative Update Hillsborough County s Brandon Wagner reported that in addition to health care, utilities, and the environment, Hillsborough s legislative delegation has prioritized transportation and economic development as a top concern. Pinellas County wants to identify regional priorities that are supported by local projects, and will pursue extending the Penny for Pinellas local-option fuel tax. Pasco County has a new legislative aide and is also considering expanding the use of the Penny for Pasco. CSX Transportation in Tampa Bay A presentation from Bob O Malley, CSX, prompted spirited discussion of joint use (passenger and freight) of CSX s Brooksville and Clearwater lines. The next TMA meeting will be held as a workshop to determine next steps for moving forward with this concept, priority #3 on the TMA priority list. Livable Roadways Committee (LRC) Meeting of September 16, 2015 The Livable Roadways Committee took action on a bylaws change to add an American Institute of Architects representative to the LRC, then later during New Business approved a motion to add a Congress for the New Urbanism representative. It was agreed to discuss all current applications and requests collectively at a future meeting. The committee heard a presentation on Connecting Community Gardens, saw a video about the economic benefits of Tallahassee s Gaines Street Redesign, and received a Sunshine Law Guide and refresher as it pertains to the committee business. West Central Florida MPO Staff Directors Meeting of September 18, 2015 The Polk TPO and Sarasota/Manatee MPO are completing their 2040 Plan updates in December, and briefed the other MPOs on regionally significant, cost-feasible projects; a short list. Hillsborough MPO presented a comparison of the TBARTA and CCC regional road network maps. A handful of inconsistencies will be addressed in the next Master Plan update. TBARTA s list of major regional priorities will be updated in December, and reviewed by the MPO Chairs on November 13. Hillsborough suggested edits consistent with the TMA priorities.

12 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting of September 21, 2015 Bob Gordon, previously with Hillsborough County and now retiring as Public Works Director in Temple Terrace was recognized for his enduring support of transportation in our county. The TAC members supported a TIP amendment which has since been withdrawn. After a presentation on HART s Transit Development Plan, members asked if HART were to receive $30 million through Go Hillsborough, would projects in the Action Plan be accelerated? They learned if projects are ready to go, they could certainly move forward sooner than with status quo funding. There was discussion on the last-mile ridesharing partnerships, and that many destinations can reasonably be made by bicycle and/or with Coast Bike Share. Another presentation was FDOT s Freight Improvement Database in which truck drivers provide hands-on assessment of conditions they face on the roadways. Design considerations to alleviate freight issues take into account who would be impacted, and are sensitive to context. Members were interested in Coast Bike Share s performance. It was confirmed that although the bicycles are tracked using GPS, no data is tied back to the individual rider. There was interest in having a station at County Center and at planned communities and campuses. Policy Committee Meeting of September 29, 2015 The committee reviewed and approved the General Planning Consultant Contracts, after discussion of the methods for establishing personnel billing rates and approving subcontractors. The committee supported sending a letter on the Florida Transportation Plan Update, consistent with the board s 2014 position that bus toll lanes should qualify as fixed-guideway transit projects for federal funding. Watching a video on the economic benefits of Tallahassee s Gaines Street Redesign, the committee discussed Kennedy Boulevard as a comparable corridor with Tampa and appropriate for transit investments such as MetroRapid. Members also asked for research on methods to reduce the pricetag of such projects. Staff reported on the next TMA Leadership Group meeting, November 6, for which preparations are underway for a deep dive on potential joint use of the CSX corridors discussed above.

13 Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18 th floor, Tampa, Florida, hillsboroughmpo.org Board & Committee Agenda Item Agenda Item: Presenter: Summary: Sunshine Law Guide/Parliamentary Procedures Rich Clarendon, MPO Staff The MPO committees expressed interest in making sure Robert s Rules of Order were being followed, particularly when taking action on agenda items. MPO staff will discuss basic rules on Parliamentary Procedure, and also distribute a handy guide to the requirements of the Sunshine Law. MPO staff will share highlights pertinent to activities of the MPO Committees. Recommended Action: Prepared By: Attachments: None; for information only. Gena Torres Parliamentary Procedure Highlights

14 Parliamentary procedure Keep in mind that business meetings are measured in terms of things done rather than by the exactness in parliamentary procedure. The use of good form in business meetings should enable a group to get things done easily and smoothly. Use parliamentary procedure to help your meetings run logically and reduce noisy chaos, but don't be a slave to it. Following the proper rules of order ensures the fairness of and gives validity to committee actions. A motion is in order Always address the chairperson by saying, "Madame Chairperson, or Mr. Chairperson, Chairperson James, or Chairperson Betty." The chairperson then says, "John" or "Susan." A member may not make a motion until recognized by the chair person. State your motion as follows: "I move that..." Motions must be seconded or they will be lost for want of a second. It is not necessary to rise to second a motion. After being seconded, the motion must be stated in full by the chairperson as follows: "It has been moved and seconded that (such and such be done). Is there any discussion?" After the discussion, the vote is taken. If there is a motion before the committee, no other motion can be entertained except its amendment, the previous question, or a motion to adjourn, until the one before the committee has been voted upon. Only members are entitled to make motions, to vote or hold office. In cases of a tie vote, the chairperson votes and decides the motion. Five ways of voting By acclamation (or by voice). The chairperson says, "All in favor of the motion say 'aye', opposed 'no'." By standing. By raising of hand. By ballot - distributing slips of paper and allowing each member to write "yes" or "no" or a name upon a ballot. By calling the roll or ordering the "yeas" and "nays". Acclamation is used for ordinary motions. Do not permit absent members to have someone else vote for them by proxy. To amend a motion a motion may be completed or changed when the chairman calls for discussion by means of an amendment. A motion may be amended in three ways: 1. By inserting or adding a word or phrase 2. By striking out a word or phrase 3. By substituting a word, phrase or entire statement.

15 For example, this motion is before the house for discussion. "I move that a committee be appointed to arrange the canned food exhibits at our local Achievement Day." It might be amended in any of these ways: 1. I move to amend by inserting 'of five' after committee. 2. I move to amend by striking out 'canned foods'. 3. I move to amend by substituting this statement 'that a standing committee be appointed to arrange the committee exhibits' for 'all events this year'. The amendment to a motion, if seconded, must be voted upon before the original motion. If the amendment to the motion is carried, the original motion must be voted upon as amended. On the other hand, if the amendment is defeated, the motion is voted upon as originally stated. In case of an amendment to an amendment, the last amendment is always voted on first. If it is carried, the preceding amendment is then voted upon as amended. Withdrawal of a motion Occasionally a member may wish to withdraw his motion. This may be done at any time before a vote is taken on the motion. Such a request needs no second and is not debatable. It may be done simply by stating, "I ask leave to withdraw my motion." If the motion has been seconded, the maker of the motion should ask the consent of the one seconding to withdraw. Abstaining from voting It's your duty to vote when you have an opinion about a matter being decided. By failing to vote, you allow others to make the decision, which is the same as having voted for the prevailing side. Whether you vote or not, you're still in some way responsible for the decision that's made. On the other hand, you can't be forced to vote, and in fact, should not vote in certain situations. According to Robert's Rules, you should abstain from voting whenever you have an interest in the outcome that directly affects you personally (or monetarily) in a manner not shared by the other members of your group Adapted from Carol Gehrs, Cass Co. 4-H Youth Specialist, November, 1999

16 SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 4, 2015 CENTRAL FLORIDA OUTDOOR RECREATION WORKSHOP Location: ALL PEOPLE S LIFE CENTER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION DEPT E SLIGH AVE, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL Time: 9 AM TO 3 PM A PROJECT OF FLORIDA S STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN (SCORP) Learn about SCORP, how it advances outdoor recreation, and how you can help Presentations and discussion sessions what s new in outdoor rec! Network with recreation providers and outdoor professionals This workshop is free, but please RSVP to outdoor.recreation@dep.state.fl.us (lunch on your own) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Park Planning (850)

17 OUTDOOR RECREATION IN FLORIDA Florida s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SCORP WHAT IS SCORP? TOP PRIORITIES Simply put, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is Florida s blueprint for outdoor recreation. It provides guidance to communities, businesses and organizations to meet the recreation demands of Florida s diverse and growing population. Promoting health benefits Improving public access FLORIDA S TOP OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES Residents Tourists Saltwater Beach Activities 63% 49% Wildlife Viewing 49% 47% Promoting economic benefits and funding recreation programs Reconnecting people to the outdoors SCORP encompasses jobs and tourism, health and fitness, wildlife and conservation, quality of life and sustainability. Fishing 46% 22% Bicycling 44% 14% Picnicking 40% 37% Visiting Historic Sites 39% 26% Swimming (Outdoor Pools) 29% 29%

18 Florida s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SCORP FLORIDA HAS MORE THAN 450 MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS. SCORP HELPS THESE COMMUNITIES BALANCE RECREATION SUPPLY AND DEMAND. 14 Million Nearly 14 million acres available for recreation 20 Million Third largest state in population 97 Million Annual visitation exceeds 97 million DID YOU KNOW? >70% MORE THAN 70% OF FLORIDA S VISITORS include nature-based activities in their travel 98% 98% OF FLORIDA VISITORS say that outdoor recreation is important to their tourist experience OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMIC IMPACT OUTDOOR RECREATION INVENTORY CONSUMER SPENDING: $38.3 BILLION STATE & LOCAL TAXES: $2.5 BILLION WAGES: $10.7 BILLION JOBS: 330,000 SCORP helped Florida s local governments receive $16 million since 2004, creating or improving 80+ parks. SCORP inventories Florida s recreation supply, from baseball fields to national parks. Check out the interactive map for a recreation site near you at: outdoor/recinventory.htm Visit to learn more about Florida s outdoor recreation planning State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks Office of Park Planning Tallahassee, Florida

19 About G0 Hillsborough GO Hillsborough s community engagement has been carefully designed to be thoughtful, collaborative and inclusive and to achieve an overarching critical goal: to understand, explore and choose transportation options that make sense in the daily lives of Hillsborough County residents, businesses and organizations now and in the future. Community Transportation Plan Following the first round of GO Hillsborough s extensive citizen feedback, it was very clear that citizens believe Hillsborough County is facing a potential transportation crisis and that the status quo is not acceptable. Rather than just sit in traffic and do nothing, GO Hillsborough is giving you another choice: A fair, balanced and community-driven transportation plan that will GO Hillsborough is presenting multiple opportunities to participate in creating our Community s Transportation Plan. Whether through online or telephonic town hall meetings and social channels or through nearly 100 community meetings, including discussions with elected officials, local government and transportation agency staff, everyone can have their voices and choices heard. fix and maintain existing roads; relieve traffic flow and congestion, including intersection bottlenecks; build and widen roads; double transit service; and, make walking and biking safer. Further, the recommendation includes a funding strategy for a 1/2 percent sales tax referendum for the November 2016 election ballot, which will generate $117.5 million annually for 30 years and ensure that new growth pays an increased and equitable share of its impact. Project Specifics Now, we need your input on which specific projects you want in your neighborhood so that we can finalize the Community Transportation Plan. Over the next few weeks, GO Hillsborough will host another 54 meetings in libraries across the county. We will also continue to host our website, our social channels and our comment line. Please join us online or in person and make your voice and your choice heard. About the PLG GO Hillsborough is an initiative of the Transportation for Economic GO Hillsborough GO Hillsborough.org GO Hillsborough.org Comment Line: Comment Line: Policy Leadership Group, which includes all seven Hillsborough County Commissioners, the mayors of Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace, as well as the chairman of the HART board. These elected leaders have come together to study, develop and create consensus around a comprehensive community mobility plan that ensures continued quality of life and economic prosperity now and well into the future. Parsons Brinckerhoff, the international engineering firm with expertise in transportation, is analyzing and validating existing data and information and conducting broad public outreach, culminating in recommended options for a Community Transportation Plan. To learn more, visit GO Hillsborough.org.

20 GO Hillsborough is about truly understanding our transportation needs and desires at a grassroots level, exploring what makes sense in our residents daily lives and then helping them make what we all know will be some important and likely tough choices. In the end, I feel confident that we will have a meaningful, supportable transportation strategy that will serve our families, our businesses and organizations, and our broad community well. Sandra Murman, chair, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners SCHEDULE All of our meetings are come and go as you please. So stay the whole time or pop in for a quick discussion, whatever works for you! August Sept 2014 Oct 2014 Nov 2014 Dec 2014 Jan 2015 Feb 2015 Mar 2015 Apr 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 Aug 2015 Sept 2015 Oct 2015 Nov 2015 Dec 2015 Jan Nov 2016 Stakeholder/Opinion Leader Meetings MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Visual Identity & Communication Tools Preparation Technical: Research, Validation, Analysis, Scenarios Development ESTIMATED TIMELINE* Draft Community s Transportation Plan Recommendations GO Hillsborough Public Engagement HART Transit Development Plan GO Hillsborough Meetings on Specific Projects Finalized Plan Finalize Plan, Draft Ordinance & Place on Ballot* Private Sector Advocacy* Aug. 17 Odessa: Austin Davis Public Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 17 West/Central Tampa: Egypt Lake Recreation Center (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Aug. 18 Carrollwood: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 18 South Tampa/MacDill: Port Tampa City Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Aug. 20 Brandon: Brandon Regional Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 20 Ruskin/Apollo Beach: Ruskin Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Aug. 21 West Tampa: West Tampa Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 24 Riverview: Riverview Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 24 Central Tampa: Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Sulphur Springs (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Aug. 24 Downtown Tampa: John F. Germany Public Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Aug. 25 Plant City: Plant City City Hall Chambers (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 25 Westchase: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Aug. 26 South Tampa: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 27 Central Tampa/Ybor City: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 27 Lutz: Lutz Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Aug. 28 Central Tampa: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 31 Sun City Center: SouthShore Regional Library (10 a.m. to noon) Aug. 31 West/Central Tampa: Seminole Heights Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) September Sept. 1 North Tampa: North Tampa Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 1 Thonotosassa: Thonotosassa Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 2 New Tampa: New Tampa Regional Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 3 Seffner Mango: Seffner-Mango Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 8 Progress Village: 78th Street Community Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 8 Central Tampa/Ybor City: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 9 Town N Country: Town N Country Regional Public Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 10 Temple Terrace: Temple Terrace Lightfoot Senior Center (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 14 Downtown Tampa: John F. Germany Public Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 14 Sun City Center: SouthShore Regional Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 15 Lutz: Lutz Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 15 Odessa: Austin Davis Public Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 17 New Tampa: New Tampa Regional Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 18 South Tampa/MacDill: Port Tampa City Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 19 Central Tampa: Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Sulphur Springs (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 21 Temple Terrace: Temple Terrace Lightfoot Senior Center (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 21 West/South Tampa: Charles J. Fendig Public Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 22 West/Central Tampa: Egypt Lake Recreation Center (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 22 Brandon: Brandon Regional Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 23 Bloomingdale: Bloomingdale Regional Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 24 Central Tampa: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept. 25 Ruskin/Apollo Beach: Ruskin Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 28 Westchase: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library (10 a.m. to noon) Sept. 28 South Tampa: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept West/Central Tampa: Seminole Heights Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) *Assumes appropriate board approvals Sept Riverview: Riverview Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Sept Thonotosassa: Thonotosassa Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) October Oct. 1 Seffner Mango: Seffner-Mango Branch Library (10 a.m. to noon) Oct. 1 Plant City: Bruton Memorial Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Oct. 5 West/South Tampa: Charles J. Fendig Public Library (10 a.m. to noon) Oct. 5 Carrollwood: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Oct. 6 West Tampa: West Tampa Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Oct. 8 Bloomingdale: Bloomingdale Regional Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Oct. 13 Town N Country: Town N Country Regional Public Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Oct. 15 North Tampa: North Tampa Branch Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Oct. 15 Progress Village: 78th Street Community Library (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Please visit GOHillsborough.org for the most updated event information.

21 Make your voice heard! Join discussions about Florida s ability to meet the needs of our businesses in transporting goods to, from and within the State, U.S., and across the globe. The Office of Freight, Logistics, and Passenger Operations (FLP) for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be hosting Regional Listening Sessions as the initial step in crafting Florida s Freight Mobility and Trade Plan. Four sessions will be held across the state during August 2012 to hear your thoughts on: What are the issues, opportunities, and potential solutions affecting today s freight community in Florida? How can FDOT assist you in helping to expand Florida s economy and create jobs? What future strategies should be advanced by FDOT to better position Florida as a global freight hub? In looking to the future, how should FDOT structure its Freight Mobility and Trade Plan to meet the needs of the business community? These are YOUR meetings. FLP will introduce the staff involved in developing the plan and then listen to your input as together we begin to craft Florida s Freight Mobility and Trade Plan. We need your input and comments to develop a plan that is successful in meeting the business community s needs for effective and efficient freight movement both now and in the future. We encourage you to attend the meeting in your region. However, if you are unable to attend the meeting in your region, please feel free to attend a meeting in a different region. Again, your participation is paramount to developing this plan. Sessions are planned from 9:00AM to Noon on each of the following dates: MIAMI Aug. 8, 2012 ORLANDO/ TAMPA Aug. 9, 2012 JACKSONVILLE Aug. 16, 2012 PANAMA CITY Aug. 17, 2012 Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Ray Goode Ryder Conference Center Ballroom Level 1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Turnpike Headquarters Building 5315 Rooms 1093 & 1094 (Auditoriums A & B) Florida Turnpike Mile Post 263, Ocoee JAX Chamber Hadlow Board Room 3 Independent Dr, Jacksonville Bay County Library Community Room 898 W 11th St, Panama City Registration is free, but SPACE IS LIMITED. Please register to ensure your space for the session you plan to attend by clicking or pasting the following link into your browser: A confirmation will be sent to you. Please Holly Munroe (holly.munroe@dot.state.fl.us) with any questions you may have. Please forward this to others whom you feel may have a vested interest in attending. We look forward to seeing you at a session!

22 The Florida Department of Transportation has recently published the Florida Express Lanes Handbook, which will standardize the planning, design, and implementation of Express Lanes throughout Florida. You can read more about it here: The Express Lane Handbook is available for download at the Systems Planning Office Publications page or at If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Fortunas in FDOT Systems Planning. Jennifer Fortunas, P.E. Florida DOT - Systems Planning Office 605 Suwannee Street, MS 19 Tallahassee, Florida Phone: Fax: