2000-273 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MZ 40 D POaM 525-010-01 POLMY PLANNING ooc - o5M ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE Section 2.01. General Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the MPO: (a) To assist in the development of transportation systems embracing various modes of transportation in a manner that will maximize the mobility of people and goods within and through this metropolitan area of this state and minimize, to the maximum extent feasible for transportation -related fuel consumption and air pollution; (b) To develop transportation plans and programs, in cooperation with the Department, which plans and programs provide for the development of transportation facilities that will function as multi -modal and an intermodal transportation system for the metropolitan area; (c) To implement and ensure a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process that results in coordinated plans and programs consistent with the comprehensively planned development of this affected metropolitan area in cooperation with the Department; (d) To assure eligibility for the receipt of Federal capital and operating assistance pursuant to 23 USC Section 134 and Sections 4(a), 5(g)(1), and 8 of the Federal Transit Act [49 USC Subsection 5303, 5304, 5305 and 5306]; and (e) To carry out the metropolitan transportation planning process, in cooperation with the Department, as required by 23 USC Section 134 and Sections 4(a), 5(g)(1), and 8 of the Federal Transit Act 149 USC Subsection 5303, 5304, 5305 and 5306]; 23 CFR, Parts 420 and 450 and 49 CFR Part 613, Subpart A: and consistent with Chapter 339, Florida Statutes, and other applicable state and local laws. Section 2.02, Major MPO Responsibilities. The MPO is intended to be a forum for cooperative decision making by officials of the governmental entities which are party to this Agreement in the development of transportation -related plans and programs, including but not limited to: (a) The long range transportation plan; (b) The transportation improvement program; (c) The unified planning work program; (d) A congestion management system for the metropolitan area as required by state or federal law; (e) Assisting the Department in mapping transportation planning boundaries required by state or federal law; (f) Assisting the Department in performing its duties relating to access management, functional classification of roads, and data collection; and (g) Performing such other tasks presently or hereafter required by state or federal law. Section 2.03. MPO decisions coordinated with FDOT and consistent with comprehensive plans. Chapter 334, Florida Statutes, grants the broad authority for the Department's role in transportation. Section 334.044, Florida Statutes, shows the legislative intent that the Department shall be responsible for coordinating the planning of a safe, viable and balanced state transportation system serving all regions of the State. Section 339.155, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to develop a statewide transportation plan, which considers, to the maximum extent feasible, strategic regional policy plans, MPO plans, and approved local government comprehensive plans. Section Pap 3 d 11