Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group

Representing the MPOs in Pasco, Pinellas, & Hillsborough Counties

Friday, February 3, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

AECOM Offices 7650 West Courtney Campbell Causeway

Tampa, Florida Meeting Objectives:

• Review and discuss status of Regional Premium Transit Study

• Review process for adding trails to Florida Greenways and Trails networks

• Review scope/timeframe for regional transportation planning study, including regional meeting

• Review and discuss presentation on Port of Tampa Master Plan

• Preliminarily identify potential updates for TMA Leadership Group priorities, for future discussion

• Review 2017 TMA Workplan, including meeting locations/dates and list of topics to address

• Receive update on Tri County Local Coordinating Board Meeting 9:30 Welcome and introductions Summary of November 4, 2016 Tampa Bay TMA Workshop Public comment

MPOAC Legislative Priorities Updates – MPO Staff Directors

Premium Transit Study Status Report – Katherine Eagan, CEO Hart, Scott Pringle, Jacobs Engineering

10:15 Port Tampa Bay Master Plan – Paul Anderson CEO and Charles Klug Principal Counsel,

Port of Tampa

Tampa Street Car Modernization and Extension Study – City of Tampa Representative Florida Greenways and Trails Update - Ray Chiaramonte Executive Director, TBARTA, 11:15 Framework for Regional Transportation Planning – Member MPO Staff Directors

• Review scope of study and timeframe for launch

• Planning for May 12 Regional Meeting, including meeting objectives, topics and logistics

12:00 Initial member identification of Potential Updates to Priorities for Future

Discussion Calendar and Workplan

• Meeting locations

• Calendar

• Topics

Tri County Local Coordinating Board Summary 12:30 Adjourn

AECOM Offices - 7650 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607

Visitors may park in any unreserved space in the parking garage; there are designated

spaces on the ground floor and overflow spaces are usually available on the top deck.

Upon arrival, all visitors are requested to check in at AECOM’s reception area on the 7th

floor.

Meetings will be held in the 5th floor training room.

Highlights of the November 4, 2016

Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group

Meeting – 9:30 a.m.

PSTA Conference Room – 3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg, FL

Meeting Objectives:

• Review actions taken by member MPOs in response to TMA Leadership Group 2016 project priority

recommendations

• Review and discuss status of HART Premium Transit Study and SUNTrail

• Discuss regional response to FHWA actions requiring closer MPO coordination

• Review and discuss presentation on Port of Tampa Master Plan (Deferred to the February 2017 Meeting)

• Develop workplan for 2017 TMA Leadership Group meetings, including meeting locations, dates and

preliminary list of topics to be addressed

Welcome and Introductions:

The facilitator, Rafael Montalvo, began the 18th meeting of the Transportation Management Area

Leadership Group for the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) of Hillsborough County, Pasco

County, and Pinellas County, and agencies within the regions. Mr. Montalvo provided an overview of the

meeting agenda, welcomed everyone, and asked everyone in attendance to introduce themselves.

Summary of September 2, 2016, Tampa Bay TMA Workshop: The group received updates on the

SR 54/56 Corridor, bicycle facilities on the Howard Frankland Bridge & other bicycle related items,

adoption of the TMA Group’s Priority Project Recommendations for 2016, implications for the

TMA Group and for the region of two Federal Highway Notices of Proposed Rule Making that will

require coordination with the MPOs.

Public Comment:

Comment was solicited; however, there were no public comments.

Review member MPO discussions/actions regarding 2016 TMA Leadership Group project priority

recommendations – Member MPO Staff Directors

Mr. Montalvo requested that each MPO Representative provide an overview on their status with the

priority project recommendations from the TMA Leadership Group for the year.

Beth Alden stated that the Hillsborough MPO did not add new projects to the priorities list. The

Hillsborough MPO sent a letter of support for setting the feasibility of a trail connection in the Howard

Frankland/Gandy Corridor.

Whit Blanton stated that Pinellas County adopted their first multi-modal priorities list and as part of the

adoption, they also adopted the TMA regional priority list. In addition, they drafted a letter supporting

the Howard Frankland/Gandy Corridor evaluation.

Jim Edwards, stated that Pasco County adopted a list of priorities project, and embedded the TMA

projects.

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Premium Transit Study Status Report – Katharine Eagan, CEO HART

Ms. Eagan introduced the Regional Premium Transit Study item and announced that Scott Pringle, the

project lead from Jacobs would be making the presentation. Mr. Pringle presented a high level snapshot

of the plan for the next two years. Following the presentation, the group discussed how the TMA can

assist with recommendations. The Study’s Coalition Team: Don Skelton (former secretary for FDOT

District 7), Mike Carragher (with VHB), George Walton, and Bill Ball.

There was a request for an electronic copy of the presentation to be sent to the group. It was suggested

that the group consider all technologies for the project. An inquiry was made regarding how existing pilot

projects, such as the Ferry or the Central Avenue BRT, would fit into the mold that has been preempted.

The projects will be included as part of the regional vision. A concern was expressed regarding merging

the timing of the various projects together. A suggestion was made to consider incorporating TBX into

the project. An inquiry was made regarding autonomous technology on-demand and how it will impact

transit ridership. Comments were made regarding how the TMA can assist in facilitating conversation

about putting together a funding package for the project. A suggestion was made to be sure to include

all eight counties within the region. TBARTA and Ray Chiaramonte were thanked for their hard work with

the eight counties. There is a van and carpool product on TBARTA’s website that is continuing to grow.

All modes of transportation need to be considered during the project. Proactively communicate with

people who may have different viewpoints. It was suggested to visit Broward County and see how their

infrastructure is working. Public outreach engagement to the disadvantaged, the business community,

and others was recommended.

Mr. Pringle agreed to come back and provide routine progress updates. It was requested that the Regional

Premium Transit Study update be incorporated on the meeting agendas as a regular agenda item.

SUNTrail Update - Ray Chiaramonte Executive Director, TBARTA

Ray Chiaramonte, TBARTA Executive Director, began the update. Chris Speese, FDOT Bicycle and

Pedestrian Planner, and Anthony Matonti from TBARTA have been working on the project. There were

three levels of funding that were involved in the $44M that were allocated for 2016 and 2017. Of that,

$11.1M (26% of the total) was received for the region. $10M of that was allocated towards the Southwest

Coastal Regional Trail. The first level is to finish coast to coast, the second level is to finish a trail near the

east coast, and the third level is discretionary funding. 40% of the entire discretionary funding was given

to the region. Funding was received for the following projects: the Dunnellon Trail Connector, the Good

Neighbor Trail Gap in Brooksville/Hernando, the Pinellas Trail, Courtney Campbell Trail Pedestrian

Overpass, the Van Fleet Trail Bridge in Polk County, and Charlotte/Lee County receiving approximately

three projects each. Mr. Chiaramonte invited everyone to attend the Regional Trails Summit being held

on January 23 in southern Sarasota County. Hospitals are becoming very involved in trail issues. Need to

lock down what the route of the trails are. Chris Speese informed the group that applications for FY18

to FY21 are still being reviewed at the central office, and a timeline has not been given regarding when

the announcement will be made.

Following the presentation, there were comments from members. Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and

Sarasota counties did not receive any funding. A correction was needed to the map: the southern Duke

Energy Trail is listed as planned and funded, but it is not funded. Funding goes to trail projects that

complete connections. The next step with the Maydell Bridge is an environmental study. It was requested

for a future meeting to include a presentation from Greenways and Trails. Florida Greenways and Trails

representatives will be present at the summit on January 23.

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****Mr. Montalvo reminded the group that this was the second experiment meeting with no break

periods – breaks were taken as needed****

Innovative Transportation Programs – Katharine Eagan, CEO HART; Brad Miller, CEO PSTA

Brad Miller informed the group that PSTA has received a lot of recognition nationally in the transit world

for being the first transportation system to have a partnership with Uber. Mr. Miller provided information

on three new PSTA transportation programs.

Following the presentation, a request was made for a copy of the presentation. Coordination with the

Regional Premium Transit Plan was recommended. What can County bus programs do to increase

ridership when the Premium Transit Plan is completed? Ms. Eagan made comments regarding funding

resources that are unavailable. Educate everyone on public/private partnerships. Get Duke Energy,

schools, banks, and hospitals involved. Get the private side to invest in transit systems across the region.

It was suggested to add someone from the Tampa Bay Partnership to the TMA Leadership Group. There

was consensus amongst the group.

MPO Regional Coordination Structure Research and Best Practices for the Tampa Bay Region –

Member MPO Staff Directors

• Review scope and provide input

• Fiscal implications

• Draft letter outlining process steps and requesting funding for study

• TBRPC Transit Summit

The following sub-bullet was added for discussion: Closer coordination among MPOs/ways to strengthen

the regional planning process. Mr. Blanton presented the draft scope of the MPO regional coordination

structure research and best practices for the Tampa Bay Region. There were several comments made

once the discussion was opened. Concerns were expressed from Pinellas regarding addressing land use

in a regional fashion. A Citizen Advisory Committee was suggested for each County for local participation.

A good interim step, but the regional coordination needs to be accelerated. Additional conversation

regarding the issue will be held in February or in the Spring.

Gear up for Long Range Transportation Plan and work out details at staffing level. Key funding is being

lost because other areas have regional components. A comment was made regarding what is being added

to the regional planning portfolio with a tri-County regional plan, that is not going to pay as close attention

to some of our local needs and priorities. Conversation needs to be held about how things integrate with

the eight County regions.

The group reviewed the scope and provided input.

Mr. Blanton presented a high-level overview of the scope from the collaborative group. The information

was drafted by TBARTA and staff provided components. The three main components of the scope: (1)

Initial collaborative lab workshop broad based and invite a lot of people to find out expectations and look

at competitor regions; (2) Utilize as a guide through research and best practices by bringing in guest

speakers from the region – the cost issue would have to be managed; (3) Reconvene in a collaborative

process and take objective research (pros, cons, and facts), and hold a second collaborative workshop to

develop specifics to present to county commissioners/governor/legislative delegation. FDOT would like

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for all counties involved to be supportive in order to try and obtain funding for the study. All were

encouraged to go back to their communities and ask for actions/support of the study. Possible funding

from FDOT will be in the next fiscal year (July 1, 2017), if local governments are supportive.

Councilwoman Montelione will send Ms. Alden the information regarding Stanford Change Labs’ proposal

for distribution to the group. Someone from the business community should be engaged in the process.

Be in a position to make critical arguments. A conversation will be held regarding the MPOs moving ahead

with initial steps in the Winter/Spring of 2017.

Mr. Montalvo went around the table and asked everyone if they were comfortable with staff proceeding

with the drafted scope as guidance, and there was consensus.

There was agreement for staff to move forward with the following:

• Invite Tampa Bay Partnership to participate. (Note: Dave Sobush will ask Tampa Bay Partnership

who they would like to represent their group at the TMA Leadership Group.)

• Invite the Chair of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.

• Keep Citrus/Hernando MPO in the loop, or ask their Chair to participate. (There were some

reservations expressed regarding this item; therefore, staff will continue work on the other three

items.)

• Create a Tri-County Data Mobility Sharing Committee/Making real-time data available for

planning purposes (FDOT is willing to prove staff efforts to create).

Staff will prepare a letter for signature by the three MPOs, TBARTA, and the County Commissioners for

the three Counties.

Councilwoman Montelione thanked the group for the opportunity to serve on the TMA Leadership Group,

since it was her last meeting.

There will be a Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Transportation Summit held on February 16. In

addition, TBRPC will be hosting a Fall Open House and brunch on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10 a.m.

2017 Calendar and Workplan

• Meeting locations

• Calendar

• List of Potential Agenda Topics

There were no reservations regarding the proposed meeting dates for 2017. Items that were added to

the 2017 Potential Agenda Topics were: Greenways and Trails presentation, Airport update, and TBARTA

Priority Plan Update (after February). It was suggested that the Planning for Automated Vehicles item

take place later in the year. Additional topics can be added during meeting discussions throughout the

year. AECOM (Rocky Point), was the suggested location for the 2017 meetings – there was consensus

and no reservations. Pasco would like to host meetings in 2018.

Next Steps:

The next meeting is February 3, 2017.

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Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Attendees:

Members:

Commissioner Karen Seel Pinellas MPO

Commissioner John Tornga (alternate) Pinellas MPO

Councilmember Doreen Caudell Pinellas MPO

Councilmember Lisa Montelione Hillsborough MPO

Commissioner Sandra Murman Hillsborough MPO

Councilman Harry Cohen Hillsborough MPO

Councilmember Katherine Starkey Pasco MPO

Others:

Rafael Montalvo Facilitator (Consensus Center)

Michael Adams ATKINS

Reshawn Fields ATKINS

Commissioner Janet Long Pinellas County BOCC

Doyle Walsh Pinellas County BOCC, Aide to Janet Long

Beth Alden Hillsborough MPO

Wanda West Hillsborough MPO

Johnny Wong Hillsborough MPO

Brandon Wagner Hillsborough County Operations & Legislative Affairs

Richard Ranck Hillsborough County Public Works Transportation Planning

Mary Scott Hardwick Intergovernmental Liaison, Pinellas County BOCC

Jeff Kramer CUTR

Ken Sides Sam Schwartz Engineering

Rob Cursey Tindale Oliver

Demian Miller Tindale Oliver

Whit Blanton Forward Pinellas

Hilary Lehman Forward Pinellas

Sarah Ward Forward Pinellas

Chelsea Favero Forward Pinellas

Milton Martinez City of Tampa Transportation

Ben Money City of Tampa

Kyle Simpson City of St. Petersburg

Jim Kennedy City of St. Petersburg

Tom Whalen City of St. Petersburg

Dave Sobush Tampa Bay Partnership

Alex Ojeda Tampa Bay Partnership

Dan Harvey, Jr. St. Pete Chamber of Commerce/The Edge

Ray Chiaramonte TBARTA

Michael Case TBARTA

Anthony Matonti TBARTA

Hugh Pascoe TBARTA

Jim Edwards Pasco MPO

Commissioner Kathryn Starkey Pasco County BOCC

Cassandra Borchers PSTA

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Brad Miller PSTA

Heather Sobush PSTA

Councilmember Bill Jonson PSTA/City of Clearwater

Katharine Eagan HART

Marco Sandusky HART

Janet Scherberger Tampa International Airport

Gina Evans Tampa International Airport

Charles Klug Port Tamp Bay

Stephen Benson FDOT

Bob Esposito FDOT

Ed McKinney FDOT

Ben Galley FDOT

Chris Speese FDOT

Chris Weber Westshore Alliance

Lisa Frank Florida Consumer Action Network

Avera Wynne TBRPC

Christina Kopp Parsons Brinckerhoff

Jeff Dreney Parsons Brinckerhoff

Christina Mendoza Gannett Fleming

605 Suwannee Street n MS 28B n Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450 (850) 414-4037 n (850) 414-4895 fax www.mpoac.org

Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization

Advisory Council

The MPOAC supports State Legislation that:

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

Restores funding for the Transportation Regional Incentive Program in order to promote regional planning and project development through sustainable funding mechanisms, in addition to documentary stamp revenues.

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

Allows Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) funds to be used on roads and other transportation facilities not designated on the SIS if the improvement will enhance mobility or support freight transportation on the SIS.

Establishes state funding for railroad crossings to improve safety and establish quiet zones.

2016

Legislative Priorities & Policy Positions

The Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) represents the collective interests of Florida’s 27 MPOs, and assists the MPOs in carrying out the urbanized area transportation planning process by serving as the principal forum for collective policy discussion. The MPOAC was created by the Florida Legislature pursuant to Section 339.175, Florida Statutes, to augment and not supplant the role of the individual MPOs in the cooperative transportation planning process.

The organization is made up of a Governing Board (27 members) consisting of local elected officials from each of the MPOs and a Staff Directors’ Advisory Committee consisting of the staff directors from each of the MPOs. The MPOAC also includes a Policy and Technical Subcommittee and other committees as assigned by the Governing Board. The Policy and Technical Subcommittee annually prepares legislative policy positions and develops initiatives to be advanced during Florida’s legislative session. The MPOAC actively participates in the activities of the national Association of MPOs (AMPO) and the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) in Washington DC and works with other stakeholder groups to help shape state and national policy regarding metropolitan transportation issues.

PRIORITY POLICY POSITIONSThe MPOAC Supports State Legislation that:

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

Key Recommendations:

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

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

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

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

The 2013 Florida legislature enacted the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law.” The law prohibits operation of a moving motor vehicle while manually typing, sending or reading interpersonal communication (texting, e-mailing, instant messaging, etc.) using a wireless communications device, with certain exceptions. The law provides for enforcement of the ban as a secondary offense, meaning a driver would have to be pulled over for some other violation to get a ticket for violating the ban on texting. The 2014 and 2015 Florida Legislatures underscored the severity of distracted driving by considering bills that would have substantially increased the penalty for distracted driving. This legislative proposal would seek to strengthen the enforcement mechanism for the texting while driving ban by making it a primary offense.

3. Restores funding for the Transportation Regional Incentive Program in order to promote regional planning and project development through sustainable funding mechanisms, in addition to documentary stamp revenues.

4. Allows Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) funds to be used on roads and other transportation facilities not designated on the SIS if the improvement will enhance mobility or support freight transportation on the SIS.

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

5. Establishes state funding for railroad crossings to improve safety and establish quiet zones. This proposal recognizes growing economic activity at Florida’s ports and provides financial support

to ensure the continued quality of life and safety in communities along increasingly busy rail corridors.

ADDITIONAL POLICY POSITIONSThe MPOAC Supports State Legislation that:

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GOVERNING BOARD

Commissioner Rodney FriendBay County TPO

Councilmember Bryan CaletkaBroward MPO

Commissioner Nick MaddoxCapital Region TPA

Commissioner James HerstonCharlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO

Councilmember Sam Saad, IIICollier MPO

Councilmember Charles BareFlorida-Alabama TPO

Commissioner James BrooksHeartland Regional TPO

Commissioner Helen Warren Gainesville MTPO

Mary Bo RobinsonBay County TPO,

Florida-Alabama TPO, Okaloosa-Walton TPO

Greg StuartBroward MPO

Bob HerringtonCharlotte County-Punta Gorda

MPO

Lorraine LantzCollier MPO

Marlie SandersonGainesville MTPO

Patricia SteedHeartland Regional TPO

Dennis DixHernando/Citrus MPO

Commissioner Nicholas NicholsonHernando/Citrus MPO

Commissioner Les Miller Hillsborough County MPO

Mayor Susan Adams Indian River County MPO

Mayor Pro-Tem Ray GoodgameLake-Sumter MPO

Councilmember Jim BurchLee County MPO

Commissioner Troy McDonaldMartin MPO

Mayor Jim SwanMetroPlan Orlando

Commissioner Bruno BarreiroMiami-Dade MPO

Commissioner Nancy Sikes-KlineNorth Florida TPO

Councilmember John McLeodOcala/Marion County TPO

Councilmember Lance SmithPasco County MPO

Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolitoPinellas County MPO

Commissioner Nat BirdsongPolk TPO

Councilmember Pat PattersonRiver to Sea TPO

Councilmember Jim Bennett Sarasota/Manatee MPO

Mayor Kathy MeehanSpace Coast TPO

Mr. Darrell DrummondSt. Lucie TPO

Beth AldenHillsborough County MPO

Phil MatsonIndian River County MPO

T.J. FishLake-Sumter MPO

Donald ScottLee County MPO

Beth Beltran Martin MPO

Harold BarleyMetroPlan Orlando

Aileen BoucleMiami-Dade MPO

Jeff SheffieldNorth Florida TPO

Greg SlayOcala/Marion County TPO

Nick UhrenPalm Beach MPO

Jim Edwards

Pasco County MPO

Whit BlantonPinellas County MPO

Tom DeardorffPolk TPO

Lois BollenbackRiver to Sea TPO

David HutchinsonSarasota/Manatee MPO

Bob KammSpace Coast TPO

STAFF DIRECTORS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mayor Susan Haynie, Chair

Palm Beach MPOCouncilmember James Wood, Vice-Chair

Okaloosa-Walton TPO

Peter Buchwald, ChairSt. Lucie TPO

Harry Reed, Vice-ChairCapital Region TPA

Carl Mikyska, MPOAC Executive Director

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DRAFT SCOPE: MPO REGIONAL COORDINATION STRUCTURE RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES

FOR THE TAMPA BAY REGION

INTRODUCTION

There is a history of regional coordination and cooperation related to transportation planning and

coordination responsibilities among Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, and

Sarasota counties (hereinafter “Tampa Bay”) - at times conducted by entities with different

responsibilities and often very different visions of the geographic area to be embraced, as well as short

and long-term goals.

Several coordination mechanisms have been developed and previously implemented that provide

varying levels of regional integration and coordination of transportation planning activities, with mixed

results. Due to changing demographics, population growth and commuting patterns, there is interest in

examining the regional dynamics of Tampa Bay transportation issues, and explore the potential for

updating the regional transportation planning coordination structure.

Current Stakeholder Agencies and Entities include:

• Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven

• Florida Department of Transportation, District One

• Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA)

• Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC)1

• Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group

• TBARTA MPOs Chairs Coordinating Committee (CCC)

• Hernando/Citrus MPO; Pasco MPO; Pinellas MPO; Hillsborough MPO; Polk TPO; and,

Sarasota/Manatee MPO

• Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority; Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority; Pasco County

Public Transportation; Hernando County Transit; Citrus County Transit; Sarasota County Area

Transit; Manatee County Area Transit; and Citrus Connection (Polk County)

The purpose of the proposed research is to define what successful regional coordination means for

Tampa Bay, identify the barriers to its execution through available empirical evidence, and to develop

several potential alternative implementable scenarios based on an examination of nation-wide best

practices for regional transportation planning. The overarching goal of the research is to outline the

framework for improving regional coordination and responsibility in Tampa Bay, with effective

mechanisms for providing consistent, relevant information to elected officials as well as the general

public. In addition, the draft “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Metropolitan Planning Organization

Coordination and Planning Area Reform” (herein referred to as “NPRM”) has provisions for proposes

imposing federal requirements for strengthened regional alignment and potential mergers of MPOs

within the greater Tampa Bay region. The research will provide information to elected officials to assist

in making future decisions on the MPO planning process for Tampa Bay.

OVERALL APPROACH

TBARTA and the TMA Leadership Group have agreed on a two-pronged approach to identifying and

evaluating the regional transportation planning process: research and collaborative workshops. These

approaches would be conducted concurrently.

1 Does not include Polk or Sarasota Counties.

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Both research and collaboration are anticipated to occur in two separate, but interrelated phases. In the

first phase of research, “Summarize Existing Conditions,” the existing framework in which regional

transportation coordination and planning are conducted in Tampa Bay will be examined and outlined.

Concurrently, the first collaborative workshop (hereinafter “Workshop 1”) will be held and focus on

gathering input from Stakeholder Agencies and Entities, as well as select elected officials, on how

regional coordination and planning success should be defined, what the (perceived) key issues are, the

core values and principles (e.g. environment, social equity, economic development, etc.) in the process,

and the top transportation planning priorities for Tampa Bay.

The findings from Workshop 1 will inform the second phase of research, “Case Studies and Best

Practices,” which will consider other urbanized areas of the country that are similar in size and

complexity to Tampa Bay, highlighting key findings that align with what participants have defined as

“success.” In the second workshop (hereinafter “Workshop 2”), participants will review the second

phase research findings, provide feedback on potential opportunities identified, and identify follow-up

recommendations for consideration by the various public agencies involved in the regional process, as

well as the Bay Area Legislative Delegation (BALD).

The collaborative workshops are expected to play a strong role in helping partner agencies understand

both the existing regional structure, and the potential implications of different approaches. To

streamline information gathering and the evaluation process, available electronic collaboration tools

such as polling and common-access white boards will be utilized. Both workshop(s) will be open to the

public, and the final research product will be open for a 45-day public comment period.

Each phase of research and collaborative workshop will be summarized in a technical memorandum,

and the final document will outline how the opportunities for coordination suggested from the final

workshop connect with Existing Conditions and Best Practices from the research.

PROJECT STEPS

The following steps outline the development of options for consideration by appropriate parties:

1. Workshop 1: Values, Issues and Guiding Principles

The first workshop will kick-off with creating the Problem Statement, Project Goals, and review the

tentative timeline for research tasks. The initial session will be led by an impartial facilitator and will

bring together people from private and public agencies/organizations who plan, operate, fund and

implement transportation facilities and mobility services.

Issues that need to be discussed may include: how do we define successful regional coordination;

the level of analysis (e.g. focusing at the three-county TMA level [Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas], and

more general information at TBARTA level); the role of FDOT; how an additional multi-county MPO

in the Tampa Bay region might operate under existing state statutes and governance requirements;

structural issues in the MPO and regional planning processes; which peers we look at; the role of the

Florida Legislature in this process; Federal law requires modal authorities to be represented on

MPOs (Florida law says they “may”) – THEA, TIA, Ports, Transit Agencies, etc.; discussion and

descriptions of existing agencies, including roles, responsibilities and legal status under Florida

Statutes, etc.

Another outcome of the first workshop will be to define guiding principles that will serve to help

frame the evaluation of other regional mechanisms in place in various parts of the country, and their

applicability to Tampa Bay.

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Deliverable 1: Memorandum – Key Issues, Values, and Guiding Principles

2. Research Phase 1: Existing Conditions

The manner in which transportation planning is currently conducted within the Tampa Bay Region,

with a particular emphasis on the entities currently involved with regional transportation planning

will be researched. The research will examine such factors and processes as:

• Socioeconomic, geographic and other demographic characteristics of the area,

• Travel markets within the Tampa Bay Region as related to travel characteristics of the area,

including travel sheds, commuter sheds, etc.

• The existing urbanized area (UZA) structure within the Tampa Bay Region, including:

o Size/character

o Proximity to other UZAs

o Potential growth, based on available information in LRTPs, including the areas expected to

become urbanized within 20 years (MPA area)

• Existing Coordination - document existing regional planning processes, including formal and

informal structures, products and other outcomes.

• Identify a comprehensive list of key participants in the Tampa Bay Region:

o Public sector - including agencies, citizen/advocacy groups, etc.

o Private sector - including industry groups/associations, private nonprofits, etc.

• Analysis of existing and future projected cross-county commuting patterns for jobs, including

both percentage of work force and actual numbers commuting between counties for all

purposes. Identification of sub regions within the larger Tampa Bay Region that have unique

issues that need to be addressed on a more local level and how they fit into a regional planning

model.

• The governance structure of selected states MPOs operate in, such as the relative strength of

counties, cities, and MPOs within the particular states in comparison to Florida. This research

will help measure the success of particular models, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and

develop an understanding of the lessons learned. The structure of local governments has also

had a profound effect on the manner in which governments function and the type of services

provided.

• Existing funding sources for, and uses of transportation projects and transportation planning

within each county and each MPO, with details on the benefits and drawbacks of unique

strategies, how those revenue mechanisms may function or be received in different regional

settings, and any additional local revenue mechanisms in place (e.g. motor fuel taxes, mobility

and impact fees, sales taxes, dues, assessments, etc.).

Deliverable 2: Memorandum – Existing Conditions

3. Research Phase 2 – Case Studies and Best Practices in Regional Transportation Planning

Once existing conditions have been identified, and feedback gathered on values, issues and

principles, the next step should be to conduct research on best practices in regional transportation

coordination nationwide, with a specific focus on regions that have generated more discretionary

revenues than their peers, such as through federal New Starts or TIGER Grants, and new funding

sources. This will provide a baseline for comparing coordination efforts and outcomes in Tampa

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Bay. Additionally, other areas that have similar characteristics, such as population density, land area,

and governance structure should be identified and analyzed in a set of selective case studies. Taken

together, the case studies and best practices should form the basis for discussion of opportunities

and an application of lessons learned in Workshop 2.

Case Studies should include:

• Research on the creation of each MPO process and whether regional planning issues are handled

within an MPO or through some other organization. Areas that are suggested to consider would

be Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Puget Sound, the San Francisco Bay area, and

Orlando,

• Consideration of the mission, roles and responsibilities of regional planning entities in the

comparison regions, including the role of the MPO in the regional planning process relative to

related subject areas such as regional economic development, a regional land use vision, and their

relationship to the design, construction and operations of transportation facilities and services,

• Examination of Florida law regarding MPOs and how a particular structure might fit in with those

laws or require changes,

• Identify and assess information on regional participation and travel between regional activity

centers such as employment centers; professional sports; airports; retail centers; other regional

attractors to determine traffic flows and related issues within the region; and,

• Information on regional MPO structures, including:

o Concept diagram

o Responsibilities

o Background on how and why it was formed

o Apportionment plans and issues

o Governmental roles

o Funding strategies and issues, including the costs associated with merging

organizations, as well as the ratio of and relationship between federal, state or local

appropriations and grant funds attained.

Deliverable 3: Memorandum – Best Practices Findings and Case Studies

4. Workshop 2 (Final)

A second workshop will be conducted to review the research findings, draw responses from

participants, incorporate current federal requirements, and build consensus on options for moving

forward with a preferred coordination framework or structure, as well as the mechanisms needed for

implementation, new interlocal agreements, apportionment plan development, etc. The three

memoranda described below will form the basis of the review:

Memorandum – Values, Issues and Guiding Principles

Memorandum – Existing Conditions

Memorandum – Best Practices Findings and Case Studies

5. Final Report and Executive Summary

Upon completion of all tasks and steps, a final report assembling the findings from Project Steps 1

through 3, as well as the options examined and identified in Step 4 will be provided. Presentations

should be given to the stakeholders identified through the collaborative process. To solicit additional

feedback, presentations may also be given throughout the research process.

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Deliverable 4: Final Report including Opportunities and Recommendations

6. Next Steps

Upon completion, distribution and presentations of the final report, Letters of Support should be

requested from each county and MPO, as well as other affected organizations, for implementing

preferred courses of action moving forward for which widespread support has developed.

MPO Chairs Coordinating Committee

& the Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area

Leadership Group

Regional Transportation Planning & Coordination

Best Practices Study

Kick-Off Workshop at Collaborative Labs

SAVE THE DATE

Friday | May 12, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Collaborative Labs, St. Petersburg College

13805 58th Street North

Clearwater, FL 33760

Elected Officials, Government Agencies, Transportation Organizations,

and Business Leaders of the Tampa Bay Region will review the current

state-of-the-practice of transportation planning across the eight

counties of West Central Florida. The May 12 collaborative workshop

will then focus on how do we get better results by working together.

Defining what successful regional coordination means for Tampa Bay,

and identifying barriers to it, will guide the next phase of the study:

independent research into national best practices. A second

collaborative workshop will be held after that research is complete.

Please RSVP to: Anthony.Matonti@TBARTA.com

TMA Leadership Group Input for Collaborative Labs

Products for February TMA Meeting:

1. Draft Workshop Agenda (topics, amount of time and sequence)

• Small groups use nominal group technique to brainstorm on

[desired?/undesirable?] outcomes of greater regionalization

• Large group digests that feedback and works on the guiding

principles for the best practices study

2. Objectives

• Greater clarity on desired outcomes of regionalization

• Greater understanding of existing organizations, their roles and

responsibilities

• Common understanding of funding mechanisms

• Identification of some regions with comparable characteristics

3. Key Questions

4. Timeline

Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group

2016 Top Five Priorities

���� Tampa Bay Express Phase 1 - New express toll lanes with dynamic pricing and express bus service in the medians of I-275, I-4, and I-75.

Status: Funding is requested for reconstruction of two interchanges, I-275/SR 60 and I-275/I-4; construction of I-275 express lane segments; and for locational studies for transit centers in the Gateway and Fletcher/Fowler areas. Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) studies are underway, and construction is funded for the Howard Frankland Bridge replacement – including express lanes and transit – and express lanes on I-4 east of the Selmon Connector and on I-275 north of ML King Blvd.

���� Westshore Multimodal Center & Connections to Downtown & Airport - A regional intermodal transfer center, with connections to the Tampa International Airport people-mover and to Downtown Tampa via extended, modernized streetcar.

Status: The site for the intermodal center has been acquired, and funding is requested for future design and construction. The airport people-mover is being extended to within 1½ miles of the proposed center, by HCAA. Tampa is studying the feasibility of the TECO Historic Streetcar extension and modernization with rapid trams; funding for a future design phase is requested.

���� CSX Rail Corridors - Potential regional commuter transit route. Two CSX-owned rail lines can accommodate passenger service and make regional connections between Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. A feasibility study for premium transit is being conducted by HART with FDOT financial support.

���� Regional Farebox System - Standardized fare payment media across the counties in Tampa Bay will allow passengers more seamless regional transportation trips. Total implementation cost is $12 million, only $5 million of which is funded.

���� Regional Express Bus - Interstate, bridge and toll facilities present opportunities

for premium express bus service connecting the tri-county region. At a minimum, opportunities exist on the Veterans/Suncoast Expressway, the SR 60 corridor between Tampa International Airport and Clearwater Beach, and the Gandy Blvd. corridor to link downtown St. Petersburg with downtown Tampa, potentially utilizing the planned Selmon Extension.

----------------------- Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group Purpose -----------------------

There is a role for a TMA-focused group, not currently performed by any existing transportation

organization. That role includes developing regional consensus priorities for the TMA, especially in

the allocation of federal & state funds. The group will focus on major cross-county transportation

markets and traffic movements, and on helping the Tampa Bay metropolitan area speak with one

voice in discussions of regional transportation prioritization issues and financial resources.

CSX Rail Corridor Opportunities In September 2015, CSX Corporation announced at the TMA Leadership Group meeting that CSX is willing to sell two Tampa Bay corridors (shown in dark red, at right) in an arrangement similar to that reached for Orlando’s SunRail commuter ser-vice. Freight trains would continue to use the rail at specified times of day. The concept of shared passenger and freight use of these tracks has been studied in previous years by the Tampa Bay Commuter Rail Authority, TBARTA, and the MPOs. Forecasts of potential ridership indicate there is demand for the service. Further, reuse of existing track can substantially reduce the construction cost to one-half to one-third the cost of building new light rail lines. Vehicles must be rated crash-safe to share track with freight. The last decade has seen real progress in manufacturing safe, sturdy cars that are nearly as compact and agile as light rail-- like this one now operating in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The TMA Leadership Group finds the concept of adding passenger service on these existing tracks to have merit in adding cost-effective capacity for metro area commuting.

Largo

Pinellas Park

Safety Harbor

Oldsmar Carroll- wood

Land O Lakes

Connerton

Spring Hill

Lutz

Seminole Heights

Bexley

Northdale

West- chase

Largo

Pinellas Park

Safety Harbor

Oldsmar Carroll- wood

Land O Lakes

Connerton

Spring Hill

Lutz

Seminole Heights

Bexley

Northdale

West- chase

Brooksville

Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group

2016 Top Priorities for Multi-Use Trails

���� Duke Energy Trail - The trail is partially funded with two gaps needing design and

construction. The north gap is from John Chesnut Park to Bright House Field and the south gap is from Belleair Rd to the San Martin Bridge. Once completed, the Duke Energy trail will link with the Pinellas Trail to create a 70-mile loop that includes a connection to Hillsborough County via the Courtney Campbell Trail.

���� Starkey Trail Connector - Connection from Pinellas Trail to the Starkey Wilderness Trail through the Brooker Creek Preserve. Approximately eight miles bridging a vital gap between Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Request/Status: $4m for Construction; Planning & Alignment Studies Complete

���� South Coast Greenway Phase 1 - A 2.3-mile segment in rural and small-town

Ruskin, between College Ave. and 19th Ave NE. Immediate potential for extension through Waterset Community. Right-of-way agreement with TECO in final stages. Request/Status: Hillsborough County requests $2.2m for construction.

���� Bypass Canal Trail – A 13+ mile trail southward from Flatwoods Park, on the banks

of the Bypass Canal per agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Using existing parks in Temple Terrace and the Florida State Fairgrounds areas as trailheads, the corridor expands future access to the Old Fort King and Withlacoochee State Trail. Request/Status: Hillsborough County requests $750,000 for a PD&E phase.

���� Orange Belt Trail – The approximately 37 mile long trail would extend from the

Starkey Trail (C2C connector) in the Trinity area of southwest Pasco County to the existing Withlacoochee State Trail trailhead (connects to Good Neighbor/South Sumter Connector) at U.S. Highway 301 in Trilby in northeast Pasco County. The planned trail alignment generally follows the historic Orange Belt Railroad line that crosses Pasco County in a southwest to northeast direction. The Orange Belt Trail is scheduled for a route study which will determine exact alignment and preliminary engineering funded ($1.9M) in 2017. Request/Status: Pasco County requests $15.5M for right-of-way acquisition and construction.

----------------------- Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group Purpose ----------------------- There is a role for a TMA-focused group, not currently performed by any existing transportation

organization. That role includes developing regional consensus priorities for the TMA, especially

in the allocation of federal & state funds. The group will focus on major cross-county

transportation markets and traffic movements, and on helping the Tampa Bay metropolitan area

speak with one voice in discussions of regional transportation prioritization issues and financial

resources.

Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA) Leadership Group

Representing the MPOs in Pasco, Pinellas, & Hillsborough Counties

2017 Potential Work Plan

April 7th Regional Express Bus Central Avenue Bus Rapid Transit TBARTA Priorities TMA Priorities Annual Update (start discussion) Update on the Regional Transit Study (standing) Framework for Regional Planning (standing) June 2nd TIA Master Plan Update Waterborne Transportation (Cross Bay Ferry results and update on other operators) TMA Priorities Annual Update (endorse priorities) Legislative Update TMA Certification Update on the Regional Transit Study (standing) Framework for Regional Planning (standing) September 8th SR 60 Multimodal Transit Improvements Planning for Automated Vehicles (FDOT and HART) Vision 54/56 Update on MPO Actions Regarding Priorities Update on the Regional Transit Study (standing) Framework for Regional Planning (standing) November 3rd Update on the Regional Transit Study (standing) Framework for Regional Planning (standing) Tampa Streetcar Modernization/Extension Study Other Potential Topics Joint Performance Measures & Tri-County Data/ITS Committee Tri-County Ride Guide Distribution & 5310 Priorities

Emerging Transportation Technologies

US 19 Corridor Vision

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.

TRI-COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE

AGENDA

Thursday, January 26, 2017

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33612 - Production Conference Room

___________________________________________________________________ 1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Public Comments

3. Approval of Meeting Summary- October 27, 2016

4. Overview of Tri County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

(TDLCB) Sub Committee Purpose (Michele Ogilvie)

5. Tri-County TDLCB Prioritized Needs and Summary of (TDLCB) Sub Committee

Meetings for 2016 (Sarah Perch)

6. Summary of 5310 applications for 2017-2018 funding cycle (Staff)

7. TDLCB Sub Committee Discussion- What’s next (TDLCB Members)

8. Adjourn

Attachments:

• Meeting Summary- October 27, 2016

TRI-County LCB -1- October 27, 2016

TRi-COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED

LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE

DATE: Thursday, October 27, 2016 TIME: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33612, ROW Resource Room

I. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

Manny Lajmiri called the TRI-County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board Subcommittee meeting to order at 1:41 p.m. Introductions were made:

Attendees: Manny Lajmiri, Michelle Stemler, Martin Butt, Penelope Barnarol, Jason Martino, Joe Domenico, Becky Forsell, Deborah Lekenta, Aaron Lounsberry, Ross Silvers, Amon Webb, John Palumbo, Dave Newell, Hubert Pascoe, Karen Smith, Michele Ogilvie, Sarah Perch, Mabel Risner

II. PUBLIC INPUT

No one spoke.

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – APRIL 28, 2016

Manny Lajmiri asked if there was any comments or questions on the meeting April meeting summary. Noting no comments requested approval. Jason Martino seconded. All members present voted in favor; summary was approved.

IV. 2017 TC LCB CALENDAR

Manny Lajmiri indicated the proposed 2017 Schedule of Monthly Meetings for the TC LCB has been prepared as follows: January 26, April 27, July 27, and October 26. The meetings are proposed to continue to be held on a quarterly basis on the fourth Thursday of the month, with each MPO rotating in the hosting of the meetings. Discussion followed. Manny Lajmiri asked for approval on the 2017 TC LCB Calendar. Ross Silvers made a motion to approve. Mr. Lajmiri called on the motion. All members present voted in favor; motion passed.

V. STATUS REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/UPDATES

a. The ARC Nature Coast (Center of Independence) Section 5310 Recipient)

Mr. Martin provided a brief history on the Center of Independence and who they serve, along with an update to the TC LCB on the functions now being provided for the Florida assisted individuals. He stated the grant is being used for both operational and capital expenses at the center. The center serves three different counties Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus. He highlighted the different types of transportation trips that may be covered include medical, shopping, recreational, etc., he emphasized that most of the trips are for medical purposes. Discussion followed.

TRI-County LCB -2- October 27, 2016

VI. UPDATES

a. PSTA Grants and Other Initiatives

Ross Silvers provided a presentation on PSTA’s pilot program, Direct Connect. Mr. Silvers gave information on the technology software initiatives that will help coordinate trips to the locations, what they are being used for and who is using the product. He stated this data will help in the future projections of how to serve the transportation needs of individuals. He explained that the Pilot Program provides two choices for the individuals who have the UBER app, students and seniors who use the smart phone app have the choices of using the local buses or the ability to have an uber ride if necessary to get to their location. He further explained that the Pilot Expansion would provide more opportunities for education, seven more location, and up the availability of more trips. Other points highlighted in the presentation included: Mobility Management Journey, Initial Pilot model expansion, Marketing, and the results so far included National Media Attention, inspiring new public – TNC models, opening doors to new opportunities, observations/experiences are supported by APTA shared use mobility survey, and qualitative & quantitative measures. Mr. Silvers indicated that a December 12, 2016 training workshop will take place in Jacksonville that will help promote the grant opportunities. Further indicating that the State likes to see shelf/shove ready transportation issues or projects that can be undertaken right away listed. Mr. Silvers reported that the workshop offered the opportunities to learn more about the CTD’s Mobility Enhancement Grants and also to hear about Jacksonville’s Rides to Wellness grant. Discussion followed.

b. Section 5310 Program Points that were discussed included:

• Recipients from 2016 • Two more grants -- Sand Box Grant and an Open End Grant to provide Same Day Trips • Transportation ADA Staff • Integration with Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plans (TDSP) – Is this

taking place? • Fiscal Year 2017 Application Process and Key Dates • Discussion of when the applications are due.

c. CTCs No discussion.

VII. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSINS/ COMMENTS

None. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS/ITEMS OFNOTE – UPCOMING MEETINGS

Annual Transportation Disadvantaged Best Practices and Training Workshop December 11, 2016 to December 14, 2016 Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Jacksonville, Florida 32202

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Manny Lajmiri indicated that Hillsborough County would host the next TRI-County meeting. He adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m.