PLACEMENT: Departmental
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TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN (TDP) MAJOR UPDATE FINAL DRAFT REPORT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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At the May 14, 2024, BOCC Meeting, the consultant will present the MARTY Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update Final Draft Report.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Lucine Martens
Title: MPO Planner
REQUESTED BY: Marlin Engineering, Inc.
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
In Florida, a Transit Development Plan (TDP) is required by the State for recipients of Public Transit Block Grant Program funding and is regulated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). A TDP serves as the basis for defining public transit needs, which is a prerequisite to receive State Block Grant funds. A Major Update to the TDP is required every 5 years. Beyond regulatory and administrative requirements, the TDP is intended to serve as a 10-year strategic plan for MARTY. The TDP will define public transportation needs, solicit broad input by coordinating with other plans, involve substantial public participation and explore community goals with decision-makers and other stakeholders, define alternative courses of action, and develop a systemic plan and monitoring program.
ISSUES:
The Board of County Commissioners is required to approve the 2025 Major Update to the Transit Development Plan no later than September 1, 2024, in order to transmit the document to the Florida Department of Transportation District 4 and continue to receive State Block grant funding from FDOT.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
To the extent this item contains legal issues; it has been reviewed for legal sufficiency, although this is primarily a matter of Board policy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board receive the presentation and approve the MARTY Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update Final Draft Report, and approve staff sending follow-up information to FDOT, if ne...
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