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Meeting of the Livable Roadways Committee Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 9:00 AM
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment - 3 minutes per speaker, please
III. Approval of Minutes – April 19, 2017
IV. Action Items
V. Status Reports
A. “Getting to School” Survey Results (Patti Simmons, SDHC)
B. Bike Share Update (Eric Trull, Coast Bike Share)
C. I-275/Busch and Fowler Innovation Gateway – Phase 2 (Lisa Silva, MPO
Staff or Atkins staff)
D. Student “Complete Street” Concepts for Morgan St. (Wade Reynolds,
MPO Staff or Kristine Williams, USF)
E. USF Bicycle Friendly Designation (Julie Bond, USF)
F. Center for Disease Control’s “Health Impact in 5 Years” Workshop (Lisa
Montelione)
VI. Old Business & New Business
A. LINK: Hillsborough County Public Works and Public Utilities Technical
Manuals Comments due until May 31.
B. Palma Ceia Sidewalk Stompers May 3, 2017 Field trip results (LRC
members)
VII. Adjournment
VIII. Addendum
A. MPO Meeting Summary & Committee Reports
B. SR 674 Resurfacing Fact Sheet
C. FDOT Community Working Group Kick-Off
D. I-75 Selmon SR 60 Project
E. MPOAC Legislative Update
The full agenda packet is available on the MPO’s website, www.planhillsborough.org, or by calling (813) 272-5940.
Commissioner Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr.
Hillsborough County MPO Chairman
Councilman Harry Cohen City of Tampa
MPO Vice Chairman
Paul Anderson Tampa Port Authority
Wallace Bowers HART
Trent Green Planning Commission
Commissioner Ken Hagan Hillsborough County
Commissioner Pat Kemp Hillsborough County
Mayor Kim Leinbach Temple Terrace
Joe Lopano Hillsborough County
Aviation Authority
Mayor Rick A Lott City of Plant City
Councilman Guido Maniscalco
City of Tampa
Commissioner Sandra Murman
Hillsborough County
Cindy Stuart Hillsborough County
School Board
Councilman Luis Viera City of Tampa
Joseph Waggoner Expressway Authority
Commissioner Stacy R. White
Hillsborough County
Beth Alden, AICP Executive Director
Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th Floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
LIVABLE ROADWAYS COMMITTEE (LRC) MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2017
CALL TO ORDER Chair Trent Green, called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance took place. The meeting was held in the Plan Hillsborough Committee room on the 18th Floor of the County Center Building. A quorum was established at 9:10 a.m. Members Present: Trent Green, Chris Thompson, Chris Weber, Nina Mabilleau, June Farrell, Hamza Bouloudene, Karen Kress, Sara Hendricks, Mark Hudson, David Hey, Trista Brophy, Linda Walker, and Mike Williams. Members Excused: Lea DelTosto, Jason Jackman, Catherine Coyle, Carlos Ramirez, Charles White, and Anna Quinones. Others Present: Beth Alden, Lisa Silva, Allison Yeh, Sarah McKinley, and Wade Reynolds, MPO staff; Sharon Snyder, Planning Commission Staff; Jerry Dabkowski, George F. Young; Cal Hardie, City of Tampa; Whitford Remer, Constituent; Chris Speese, FDOT; Jospeh Ayala, Baslee Enginnering Solutions, Inc.; Emily Hinsdale, Palma Ceia Sidewalk Stompers PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Whitford Remer moved to Tampa eleven days ago from Washington DC and lives one block south of Bay-to-Bay. He addressed his concerns about the five blocks between Bay-to-Bay and Bayshore Blvd. He is an Urban planner with two small children and frequently walks to Bayshore Blvd along this route. Mr. Remer feels these five blocks are the most dangerous, obstructed, and unsightly conditions he has ever seen. There are telephone poles in the middle of sidewalks, non-compliant ADA sidewalks and sidewalks that dead-end into someone’s yard or a sandpit. He recommends a pedestrian/bike feasibility study be conducted. Mr. Hardie responded that the study has already been conducted and he will present later in the meeting. Mr. Green asked how safety issues are addressed. Ms. Alden discussed the Vision Zero Plan, which the MPO and City are working on together, and suggested scheduling a briefing of the Vision Zero Plan with the Committee. Ms. Mabilleau discussed the City’s capital improvement program, which includes resurfacing of roads in this area. As he has expressed an interest in participating on the LRC Committee, Ms. Silva asked Mr. Remer if he would consider being an alternate representing the Urban Land Institute. She will contact him and ULI member Cathy Coyle to discuss. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (March 22, 2017) Ms. Karen Kress made a motion to approve the March 22, 2017 LRC minutes. The motion was seconded by Ms. June Farrell and carried unanimously. ACTION ITEMS A. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Update Ms. Yeh updated the Committee on the UPWP. The current FY17 ends in June and the new FY18 begins of July 1st. Prior to the start of the fiscal year, budget figures are updated to close out work in year one and reflect new funding allocations, rollover funds and projects for year two.
Ms. Mabilleau made a motion to forward to the MPO for approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weber and carried unanimously. B. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments (34th Street, SR 674) Ms. McKinley gave an update on the two TIP Amendments. 1) 34th Street from Columbus Drive to US 92/E. Hillsborough Avenue (FPN 437568-1): FDOT has requested
an amendment to project FPN 437568-1 in the TIP. This project is for a 2-mile segment of 34th Street North from Columbus Drive to US 92/E. Hillsborough Avenue. The project proposes:
• roundabouts at the intersections of 21st Avenue, Lake Avenue and Osborne Avenue;
• flashing beacons and advanced signage at 26th Avenue;
• road diet from Columbus Drive to 21st Avenue (with turn lanes);
• road diet from Lake Avenue to Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. (with two-way left turn center lane); and
• bicycle facilities (bike lanes and shared lane arrows) throughout the corridor. Ms. Kress asked what the speed limit will be on 34th Street? Mr. Hardie, City of Tampa, stated it will be lower to 25 MPH. Mr. Green asked what the distance is between roundabouts. Ms. McKinley stated approximately 1 mile between roundabouts. Ms. Hendricks asked about adding funds to this project. Ms. Mabilleau explained these are funds the FDOT received but didn’t need to spend on other projecst, so they are collected and shifted this project. Ms. Kress asked about the possibility of extending to Highway 60. Ms. Mabilleau replied the crash history isn’t as severe in that area. Mr. Hardie added that is a truck route and roundabouts will not work. 2) SR 674 from West of Balm-Wimauma to Est of Balm-Wimauma Road safety improvements (FPN 437687-
1): FDOT has requested an amendment to add project FPN 437687-1 into the TIP. This amendment adds a safety improvement project to address four fatal crashes along the SR 674 corridor. It was determined the crashes at the intersection of SR 674 and Balm-Wimauma Road were due to a super-elevation issue. Central office requested District 7 evaluate and implement project to address curve at the intersection.
Mr. Hey asked if the speed limit will be reduced and if the left turn lane will be extended. Ms. McKinley stated the speed limit in that area is already 35 MPH so she doesn’t think the speed limit will be reduced. She does believe they will be extending the left turn lane when they rebuild the intersection. Mr. Hey made a motion to forward to the MPO to approve. The motion was seconded by Ms. Brophy and carried unanimously.
STATUS REPORTS A. City of Tampa Livable Projects: Downtown Curb Extension Project, Laurel Street & Doyle Carlton Drive
Intersection and Bayshore Blvd. Buffered Bike Lanes and Traffic Calming
Mr. Hardie, City of Tampa, provided an update: 1) Laurel Street & Doyle Carlton Drive Intersection: The current infrastructure is outdated and in conflict
with the complete street objectives for this redeveloping neighborhood. Mr. Hardie discussed the issues at this intersection and which options are technically feasible to better accommodate other modes of travel more safely and to improve aesthetics.
2) Downtown Curb Extension project: Mr. Hardie presented a map outlining the Downtown Invision Plan, which also shows the intersections needing improvement, and discussed which of these intersections will be addressed. The City is hoping for funding from Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Ms.
Silva asked if Jackson Street was excluded because the extensions will be part of the project. Mr. hardie said City collaborated with DOT on Jackson St. Mr. Hey asked how the eastern boundary was decided. Mr. Hardie said using Whiting made the most sense. Ms. Kress asked if landscaping will be included in this project and Mr. Hardie stated it would be.
3) Bayshore Blvd. Buffered Bike Lanes and Traffic Calming: Mr. Hardie presented another map showing the existing pedestrian crosswalks on Bayshore Blvd. He discussed where the three Rapid Rectangle Flashing Beacons (RRFB) will be installed along Bayshore Blvd., at the intersections closest to the straight-sections, to increase safety. Existing crosswalks will also be repainted. Ms. Silva spoke about speed controls along Bayshore Blvd. Mr. Hey asked if the pedestrian crossing signs will be placed before or at the intersections and if they will have a button for the pedestrian to push to activate the flashing beacons. The signs will be at intersections that were the best fit, based on the City’s study. The flashing beacons will be activated by the pedestrian. Mr. Williams asked who at the County approved installation of the RRFBs. Mr. Hardie will find out and let him know. Mr. Bouloudene asked about painting the bike lanes green where they are narrow. Mr. Hardie responded not with this resurfacing project.
B. Palma Ceia Sidewalk Stompers, Roosevelt Elementary Ms. Emily Hinsdale, co-founder, introduced the Sidewalk Stompers program. Roosevelt Elementary has a little more than 700 students and less than 10% are bus riders. This program promotes a healthy, pedestrian-friendly and safe Palma Ceia by encouraging walking and supporting the development of walking infrastructure. Ms. Hinsdale presented information on the group’s background, their successes and challenges. Examples of challenges are no crosswalks, crosswalk striping is faded, and no crossing guards at crosswalks. Ms. Mabilleau stated the City has a place on their website to report customer service requests including sidewalk and crosswalk concerns. She also explained how school Principals can work with Hillsborough County School Board to address concerns. Mr. Hey asked if Ms. Hinsdale felt there is an impact of having sidewalks on one side or both sides of the street. Ms. Hinsdale doesn’t feel it is essential to have sidewalks on both sides of the street for the majority of the neighborhood, but it is essential near the schools. Ms. Hendricks asked how many volunteers the program has and how they communicate. Ms. Hinsdale stated there are 15 volunteers and communication is handled through their Facebook page and website. The school includes information in their weekly newsletter. In addition, the PTA and the Dads Club share the Sidewalk Stompers events on their Facebook pages and websites. Ms. Farrell expressed concern about the low number of bus riders. Ms. Hinsdale explained due to the school’s location in the neighborhood, busing isn’t a viable option. Ms. Farrell asked how crossing guards are assigned? Ms. Hinsdale stated they are assigned to schools through the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Ms. Walker asked if there is a “rainy day” plan for walkers. Ms. Hinsdale stated as long as it’s not lightning, most parents still chose to walk their children. Ms. Mabilleau asked if the school has a “walking school bus” program. Ms. Hinsdale replied that parents were polled, but they didn’t receive a favorable response. Ms. Silva offered to arrange a field trip to see the program in action at the school. She will poll the Committee members. C. Plant City Walk-Bike Plan Update Mr. Reynolds updated the Committee on the Plant City Walk-Bike Plan, which is being conducted with Atkins. The Project Team will work the City to develop a plan that creates an interconnected system of facilities for people walking and biking to enjoy. A public meeting was held on February 2, 2017, which more than 40 people attended to provide valuable feedback. Ms. Walker asked the estimated length of the trail. Mr. Reynolds stated it is under one mile.
Ms. Hendricks asked the costs to cover the plan. Mr. Reynolds stated it is a mix of funding sources. Mr. Williams asked about the sidewalk needs on Turkey Creek Road. Mr. Hudson said there wasn’t a need, but it was encouraged. Ms. Silva stressed there was a lot of collaboration between MPO, School District and Plant City for this portion of Turkey Creek Road given proximity to a school. OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS A. MPO Regional Coordination Structure Research and Best Practices Study Ms. Alden invited Committee members to the Kick-Off workshop on Friday, May 12th, at the Collaborative Labs at St. Pete College. Elected Officials, government agencies, transportation organizations and business leaders will review the current state of the practice of transportation planning across the eight counties of West Central Florida. Ms, Alden encouraged Committee members to attend. She will send information to attendees prior to the meeting. Ms. Farrell asked if this group has discussed visiting other MPOs. Ms. Alden stated there have been several studies on how things are done in other MPOs. She brought these to the annual meeting last fall. Ms. Hendricks asked if the RPC will be involved? Ms. Alden said yes. Ms. Brophy read an article on how Tampa Bay Water is structured and asked if they will be involved in this workshop. Ms. Alden stated TPW is an interesting model. They are strictly there to make sure water is distributed fairly. How is that translated to transportation? Tampa Bay Water is the regional management company for area water districts. Doing something similar with transportation would be taking all the ad valorem taxes and letting the regional entity decide where they should go. Ms. Hendricks addressed the topic of resource reallocation and what this Committee can do to be more proactive to increase safety/crash reduction. Ms. Silva feels the Vision Zero initiative will open eyes to the disparity.
B. Public Works and Public Utilities Technical Manuals comment period Ms. Silva spoke about the Hillsborough County Public Works and Public Utilities technical manuals being open for comment and review through May 31st. The link to review these manuals was provided on the agenda. Mr. Hey stated he will review the preferred utilities requirement and how it affect street trees. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Board & Committee Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Getting to School Survey Results Presenter
Patti Simmons, Ed. S, Hillsborough County Public Schools Summary
Members of the Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and its Student Transportation Work Group (STWG) sought to collect data from families in Hillsborough County School District to inform planning decisions and support the efforts of this group. Many local organizations represented through the STWG had already identified a need for survey research to support upcoming Road Safety Audits, future Safe Routes to School applications, planning meetings, and development efforts. As such, the timing was opportune to collaborate across agencies and organizations and gather input from the community through a single survey. The survey was designed and administered through the school district’s ParentLink in January and February 2017. Recommended Action
None Prepared By
Lisa K. Silva, AICP, PLA Attachments
Getting to School Survey Executive Summary
Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
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Getting Students to School Survey, Executive Summary
Background
Members of the Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and its Student Transportation Work Group (STWG) sought to collect data from families in Hillsborough County to inform planning decisions and support the efforts of this group. Many local organizations represented through the STWG had already identified a need for survey research to support upcoming Road Safety Audits, planning meetings, and development efforts. As such, the timing was opportune to collaborate across agencies and organizations and gather input from the community through a single survey. The survey was designed and administered in January and February 2017.
Methods
Using an online survey service, the survey content was developed. Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) leveraged the email addresses existing in its student information system to invite families with students enrolled to participate in the survey. An email message was sent to all email addresses on file on January 18, 2017. Recipients were asked to open the link in the message to complete the survey for each student in their household.
Subsequent to the original invitation, a reminder message was sent to the same group on January 26, 2017, and the survey closed on Friday, February 3, 2017 (see Attachment A). Some 14,215 respondents participated in the survey.
Survey Content
Thirty-five questions were included in the survey, including some demographic information, opinion scales, and open-ended items (see Attachment B).
Topics addressed in the survey included:
Students in the household Ages of students in the household Current transportation methods to and from school Distance of commute to and from school Duration of commute to and from school Considerations about student transportation (e.g., safety, lighting, road conditions)
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Role of school in student transportation Awareness and interest in community resources and programs
Respondents were also offered the opportunity to enter a drawing for 10 AMC Movie Silver Passes as an incentive for participating. About 5,000 respondents opted to enter the drawing.
Survey Demographics
Demographics collected through the survey included the number and age of children in the household as well as the schools of attendance.
More than half of respondents indicate that they have children between 12 and 16 years of age.
The zip codes most frequently associated with respondents were 33547 (Lithia), 33647 (Tampa Palms), 33626 (Westchase), 33558 (Cheval), and 33511 (Brandon).
The following schools were most frequently represented: o Elementary
Bryant ES McKitrick ES Stowers ES
o Middle Randall MS Farnell MS Walker MS
o K8 Turner Bartels K8
o High Newsome HS Steinbrenner HS Riverview HS
o Charter Terrace Community MS Brooks DeBartolo HS
Lutz Preparatory o Other
Erwin Technical College South County Career Center Mendez Exceptional Center
Current Commute
The survey asked respondents how many days, in a typical week, they used various student transportation methods.
Among morning commutes to school, we find: o Most students take a school bus or family vehicle 4 or more days a week.
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o The largest proportion of morning commutes to school take place between 7:00 and 7:30 AM.
Commutes home from school differ somewhat: o School busses are used more often than family vehicles for the commute home
from school. On average, school busses are used 4 days per week, while family vehicles are used 3 days per week.
o Most commutes home from school take place between 3:00 and 3:30 PM. More than half of respondents also indicated that heir morning commute exceeds 2 miles. Additionally, the largest group of respondents indicated that their commute to and from
school takes between 10 and 20 minutes.
Commuting Conditions
The next question asked respondents to indicate how often certain conditions were encountered along the commute to and from school. The most commonly reported conditions impacting the student commute are:
Vehicles speeding Poor road conditions (e.g., potholes, damaged signs, uneven pavement) Bad lighting
The least often encountered conditions along the commute to school are:
Pedestrian injuries Bicyclist injuries
When asked if there were specific locations along the commute where the respondent or student feels unsafe, more than half of respondents answered no.
Among those that did report feeling unsafe in locations along the commute, this was most often due to:
Speed of traffic along the route Safety of intersections or crossings Sidewalks or paths along the route
Furthermore, more than two-thirds of respondents indicate that there are no crossing guards along the route to school.
Student Requests
At least 4 of every 5 respondents report that their student has not asked for permission to walk or bicycle to or from school in the last year.
About of third of respondents report that they would give the student permission to walk or bicycle to and from school in grade 6 or higher. However, about half of respondents report they would not feel comfortable with the student walking or bicycling in any grade.
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Respondents most often cited the following conditions that affect their decision to give students permission to walk or bike to school alone:
Distance of the commute Safety of intersections and crossings Speed of traffic along the route
The conditions with the largest impact on decisions to let students walk or bike to and from school alone are:
Distance of the commute Speed of traffic along the route Safety of intersections and crossings
When asked about the extent to which the student’s school encourages walking or bicycling to and from school more than half of respondents said the school does not encourage these methods of student transportation at all. Less than 5% of respondents reported that the student’s school encourages these methods a great deal.
About 4 of every 10 respondents report that it would not be fun at all for students to walk or bike to school. Despite perceptions that this would not be fun, nearly 6 of every 10 respondents believe that walking or biking to school would be healthy.
Commuting Considerations
Respondents indicate that when it comes to letting the student ride to or from school with someone else, the following are most important to consider:
Driver is someone I know personally. Driver has a safe driving record. Driver has no criminal record.
The least important considerations in making this decision were:
Driver is under age 65. Time of day Type or roads
In addition to the feedback gleaned from these data, some 3,372 respondents provided open-ended comments about the other factors that influence the decision to let the student ride to and from school with someone else.
Awareness and Interest in Community Offerings
Respondents report the most usage of the following student transportation programs and resources:
Hillsborough County Public Schools Driver Education programs AAA Traffic Safety Programs
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HART (Hillsborough Area Rapid Transit Authority offering public busses and “stay-cation” options)
Respondents report the greatest likelihood to use the following programs and resources if they were available:
Mobile applications to coordinate pick-up and drop-off Carpooling
There was most interest in receiving additional information about the following programs and resources among respondents:
Hillsborough County Public Schools Driver Education programs Walking School Bus Bike Train
Respondents also report that the following features and incentives would make them more likely to carpool:
Faster drop-off and pick-up Enhanced notification for dismissal, delays, or emergencies Enhanced notification for drop-off and pick-up times
Summary
At the end of the survey, respondents were given the opportunity to share any other feedback or suggestions about student transportation in an open-ended question. Some 2,508 respondents provided input through this question.
To be sure, there is ample opportunity for additional analysis and disaggregation of the survey data.
At this time, the most pressing next steps based on these survey data appear to be: Engage partners and potential funding sources to help improve road conditions in a way
that encourages more walking and bicycling. Leverage technology to afford better information about student transportation to families
in the community. Devise a formal plan (and potential reward structure) to help schools formally encourage
walking and bicycling. Increase messaging about work underway to address existing problems that influence
student transportation.
Board & Committee Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Bike Share Update Presenter
Eric Trull, Coast Bike Share Summary
Coast Bike Share is Tampa's official Bike Share program. The program features 300 bikes across hubs located in Downtown, Hyde Park, Ybor City, Channelside, Davis Island, and Harbour Island. The program has expanded to include downtown St.Petersburg. This presentation will review lessons learned over the past years, focusing on infrastructure choices of novice bicycle riders, routes through our community, and opportunities for growth utilizing the data assembled in the nation’s first large scale smart bike share system. Recommended Action
None. For information only Prepared By
Michele Ogilvie, MPO staff Attachments
None
Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
Board & Committee Agenda Item
Agenda Item
I-275/Busch and I-275/Fowler "Innovation Gateway" Study - Phase 2 Presenter
Lisa Silva, MPO Staff Summary
In 2015 at the request of City of Tampa and in partnership with the Innovation Place (formerly Tampa Innovation Alliance), the MPO developed preliminary design concepts for themed gateway statements at the I-275/Fowler Avenue and I-275/Busch Boulevard interchanges.
The gateway design concepts focus on making a creative statement at each interchange that creates themes that communicate a sense of entry and innovation. The concepts will include aesthetic and safety lighting as well as hardscape and landscape and features.
Both interchanges will strive to include treatments that will be viewed and enjoyed from the interstate itself and from the roadways passing under the interstate.
Display boards and the results of input from a public workshop held on April 12th at MOSI can be viewed at:
http://www.planhillsborough.org/innovation-gateway/
For Phase 2 the MPO will continue the gathering of stakeholder input and participate in community outreach. The final refined concept plans will determine implementation steps consistent with available construction budgets and reflect the area’s future improvements and plans. Recommended Action
For information and feedback Prepared By
Lisa K. Silva, AICP, PLA Attachments
None
Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
Board & Committee Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Student Complete Street Concepts for Morgan Street
Presenter
Kristine Williams, CUTR
Summary
This project focused on developing urban complete street design concepts for
Morgan Street in Downtown Tampa that relate to sustainable transportation. The
corridor is approximately 1 mile in length beginning at Tyler St. and ending at
Channelside Dr. Designs incorporated engineering criteria, right of way, traffic
analysis, land use considerations, and appropriate modal treatments. Two
anticipated results of the project are:
Analysis of existing travel pattern and identification of conceptual design
alternatives
Enhanced livability and safe operations along a key downtown corridor for
bicycle and pedestrian modes and transit users.
Recommended Action
None, for information only
Prepared By
Wade Reynolds, MPO Staff
Attachments
Summary of proposals (to be handed out at LRC)
Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
Board & Committee Agenda Item
Agenda Item
USF Bicycle Friendly Designation Presenter
Julie Bond, USF Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) Summary
The University of South Florida is recognized as a 2016 Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) by the League of American Bicyclists. The university received the organization’s Silver level award for the campus in Tampa, joining more than 150 colleges and universities from across the country. The BFU program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff and visitors. The BFU program evaluates applicants’ efforts to promote bicycling in five primary areas: engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement and evaluation/planning, known as the Five E's.
Recommended Action
None, for informational purposes only. Prepared By
Wade Reynolds, Hillsborough MPO Attachments
University of South Florida “Bicycle Friendly University” Silver Recognition
Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
University of South Florida “Bicycle Friendly University” Silver Recognition – Going for Gold The University of South Florida is recognized as a 2016 Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) by the League of American Bicyclists. The university received the organization’s Silver level award for the campus in Tampa, joining more than 150 colleges and universities from across the country. The Bicycle Friendly University program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff and visitors. The BFU program evaluates applicants’ efforts to promote bicycling in five primary areas: engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement and evaluation/planning, known as the Five E's. With the League’s 2016 announcement of 51 new and renewing BFUs from 25 states, USF joined a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities transforming their campuses and surrounding communities. There are now a total of 164 BFUs in 44 states and Washington, D.C. The USF campus offers amenities such as on-site bicycle registration, bicycle parking, safety classes, a network of repair stations and a campus-wide 25 mile per hour speed limit. One of the major successes for USF was the launch of Share-A-Bull, an app-based bikeshare program for students, faculty and staff, initially funded by the Student Green Energy Fund. USF also recently installed a pilot bicycle locker project, providing a new parking option for employees who commute regularly to campus. Moving forward, the university will now have access to a variety of free tools and technical assistance from the League of American Bicyclists to become even more bicycle-friendly. USF’s Bicycle Action Committee, which consists of representatives from various departments on campus, including Student Government, Campus Recreation, Student Housing, Student Wellness, University Police Department, College of Public Health, Patel Center for Global Sustainability, USF World, Facilities Management, Parking and Transportation Services, College of Engineering, the Center for Urban Transportation Research, New North Transportation Alliance and the USF Bicycle Club, works to make the campus bicycle friendly and compiled the information for the application.
Comment on Hillsborough County Technical Manuals
through May 31
The comment period for the following Hillsborough County Technical Manuals is open
through May 31, 2017, as part of the two-year update cycle:
Public Utilities - Standard Pump Station Drawings
Public Utilities - Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Technical Manual
Public Utilities - Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Technical Specifications
Public Works - Stormwater Management Technical Manual
Public Works - Utility Accommodation Guide and Rights of Way Use Procedures Manual
Public Works - Transportation Technical Manual for Subdivisions and Site Development
Projects
Public Works - Standard Specifications for Construction
Comments and recommendations may be made online using the Comment on PUD/PW
Technical Publications form at HCFLGov.net/en/businesses/land-development/technical-
publications. Any comments received after May 31 may not be included in this cycle of
updates. Proposed manual revisions will be posted in June or July for industry review,
and presented in an open workshop for discussion in July or August, before changes are
adopted and published in October.
As material specifications, technical criteria, and County polices change to meet new needs and ever changing technology, it is necessary to revise and update Hillsborough County’s technical publications. All changes are handled administratively under the direction of the County Engineer or Public Utilities Department Director, as applicable. The County adopted the uniform two-year cycle for technical publications in 2015.
Board & Committee Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Center for Disease Control’s “Health Impact in 5 Years” Workshop
Presenter
Lisa Montelione
Summary
Lisa Montelione, former Tampa City Council Member and MPO Board Member attended the Hi-5 conference in Washington, DC to participate in discussions and workshops regarding the implementation challenges of Health in All Policies (HiAP) inclusion when planning transportation projects in Hillsborough County. About Health in All Policies NACCHO defines HiAP as a change in the systems that determine how decisions are made and implemented by local, state, and federal governments to ensure that policy decisions have neutral or beneficial impacts on health determinants. HiAP emphasizes the need to collaborate across sectors and break down “silos” to achieve common health goals. It is an innovative approach to the processes through which policies, plans, and programs are created and implemented but does not require that health be at the center of every policy, plan, or program. Because Local Health Departments possess the legal authority, responsibility, and mission to protect and promote the public’s health, they are natural leaders to implement HiAP at the local level by acting as facilitators to convene partners and stakeholders—such as city or county officials, planning or transportation departments, community-based organizations, local businesses, developers, and advocates—to address the policy and structural factors affecting health within communities. HiAP often fits within LHDs’ ongoing efforts to improve population health through policy, systems, and environmental change strategies
Recommended Action
None, for information only
Prepared By
Lisa K. Silva, AICP, PLA, MPO Staff
Attachments
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Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org
[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940
601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th floor
Tampa, FL, 33602
MPO Board Meeting Summary April 4, 2017 CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman, Commissioner Les Miller, called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. The invocation and the pledge took place. The meeting was convened on the 26th floor of the County Center. Commissioner Miller informed board members that Councilmen Cohen and Viera will have to leave early to attend the Mayor’s State of the City Address, and a quorum may be lost. A memo from Commissioner Stacy White, stating that he was unable to attend the meeting due to an unavoidable conflict, was read into the record. Also read into the record, was a message from Mayor Leinbach stating that he was unable to attend, due to the Temple Terrace Police Department’s Accreditation Review being held. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments from the public. COMMITTEE REPORTS, ONLINE COMMENTS Ms. Gena Torres informed the board that their committee reports were in their folders. In addition, Ms. Torres communicated to the board an email exchange from Dale in Safety Harbor about the Howard Franklin Bridge. Comments received from Michelle Cookson and Amanda Brown opposing TBX and supporting transit were provided. Emails and an article that citizens wanted shared were in the board folders as well. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes – March 8, 2017 B. Committee Appointments A motion was made by Councilman Cohen to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Murman and carried unanimously. STATUS REPORTS A. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Quarterly Update
Meeting Summary April 4, 2017 Page 2 Mr. Bill Jones, the new Development Director for the FDOT’s District 7 office, provided the quarterly update. The reset of the department is focusing on research, re-evaluating, and responding. The group is taking time to introspect and look at comments from the community. District 7 will be in St. Louis, Missouri for a research peer exchange with the Missouri Department of Transportation and their Federal Highway Administration to gather best practices. Information obtained, will be used to form an agenda to move forward with community engagement. Several councilmen, commissioners, citizens, staff, and planners will participate in the visit. In order to find the right solution for the area, the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) review process is going to take approximately 27-30 months. Six community working groups are being created, consisting of homeowner’s associations, business owners, department staff, and an independent facilitator to discuss transportation needs for the community. The first meeting will take place in May. The Transit Integration map will be distributed to the board once it is finalized. Commissioner Miller requested the schedule of the community meetings for the board. When the schedule is finalized, the FDOT will send it to staff for distribution to the board. Following the presentation, Mr. Lopano inquired about intermodal centers. Commissioner Miller requested a hard copy of the presentation for the board and thanked the FDOT for addressing concerns. Councilman Viera suggested including lower income working families and churches in community engagement. Commissioner Kemp asked about distinctions made between limited stops and regional systems. In addition, she inquired about CSX integrated systems. B. Evolving Transit Technology: USF & Downtown Mark Sharpe, the Executive Director of Innovation Place provided an update on plans to transform Fowler Avenue. Mr. Sharpe informed the board of upcoming workshops being held at the Museum of Science and Industry. Karen Kress with Downtown Partnership provided information on various modes for getting around in downtown Tampa. Allison Yeh, MPO staff, presented information on automated transit vehicles being utilized downtown and opportunities to connect the USF and Downtown areas with automated transit vehicles.
C. Dale Mabry Highway Pedestrian Crossing Study Ms. Danielle Joyce, Greenman-Pedersen Inc. (MPO Consultant) introduced information on the effort between Tindale Oliver, Greenman-Pederson, and the MPO. The two-part study consists of (1) feasibility of alternatives for a pedestrian overpass across Dale Mabry Hwy, near I-275, and (2) walk/bike improvements along Spruce Street between Dale Mabry Hwy and Rome
Meeting Summary April 4, 2017 Page 3 Avenue. Chris Keller with Tindale Oliver gave the overview for the Spruce Street walk-bike enhancements. Following the presentation, Commissioner Murman expressed concerns regarding the changes at the Spruce and Dale Mabry intersection impacting traffic to events at Raymond James Stadium. The consultant clarified that there will be no reduction in the number of through lanes. Mr. Bowers voiced concerns about impacts on neighborhoods, and the consultant stated that there will be an opportunity for community engagement.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Ms. Alden informed the board of an update on the Regional Transit Feasibility Plan at the April 7th TMA Leadership meeting. In addition, she reminded the group of the upcoming Federal Certification review that is taking place April 11th through the 13th. April 25th is the next Vision Zero Coalition workshop. The workshop is being coordinated with the City of Temple Terrace to create a temporary bike lane painting on Bullard Parkway. OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS There was no old or new business for discussion. ADJOURNMENT A quorum was maintained for the duration of the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
STATE ROAD NUMBER 674 From East Commercial Drive to East of US 301/SR 43
Financial Project 436495-1-52-01 Project Description:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing construction plans for milling and resurfacing of SR 674 from East of Commercial Drive to East of US 301/SR 43. The project includes widening for new right turn lanes, the extension of existing right and left turn lanes, shoulder widening to accommodate a buffered bicycle lane, new sidewalk on the north side of the road, and ADA, drainage and signal improvements. This section of roadway is a four-lane, divided roadway with 12-foot outside shoulders, seven feet of which will be paved. The roadway is classified as an Urban Principal Arterial west of US 301 and an Urban Minor Arterial east of US 301.
Project Location: Hillsborough County, FL
BEGIN PROJECT
END PROJECT
Project Schedule:
Project Costs:
Phase Cost Estimate* Design $892,784 Right-of-Way N/A Construction $9.2 Million
* Please note that cost estimates may fluctuate as the project progresses.
FDOT Project Manager Public Information Officer Liyanage “Indike” Ratnayake. PE Kris Carson 11201 N. McKinley Drive, MS 7-600 11201 N. McKinley Drive, MS 7-110 Tampa, FL 33612 Tampa, FL 33612 Office Phone: (813) 975-6057 Office Phone: (813) 975-6060 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Item Status Design Phase IIRight-of-Way N/A Begin Construction Fall 2018
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Beth Alden
Subject: FW: FDOT Community Working Groups Regional Kickoff - May 24
From: Esposito, Robert [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 10:04 AM Subject: FDOT Community Working Groups Regional Kickoff ‐ May 24 Dear Elected Officials and Staff: Over the last couple years, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) received extensive feedback from the community regarding Tampa Bay Express (TBX). A dominant message emerged from District Seven’s interaction with residents, business leaders and elected officials: Tampa Bay wants FDOT to approach interstate improvements as part of a broader vision for truly integrated, multimodal regional transportation solutions, and they want transportation agencies and government organizations to work together. Our stakeholders also expect clear, transparent communication with transportation agencies. FDOT is launching six (6) Community Working Groups across our region (see attached map). We are hosting a Regional Kickoff meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) at 522 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. These Community Working Groups are FDOT’s response to the call for a broader conversation on transportation. Elected officials requested that FDOT have open and transparent communication with constituents. While participation in Community Working Groups is targeted to your constituents, we invite you to attend the Community Working Group Regional Kickoff meeting to view the process and hear about the community’s transportation needs and core values. If you would like to attend the Community Working Groups Regional Kickoff on May 24, or if you would like to recommend additional citizen representatives to participate in upcoming Community Working Groups, please contact Danielle Moran at [email protected] or 813‐734‐3557. Please RSVP by May 19. We know there are significant challenges to balancing regional level needs with community level concerns, and we’ve committed to productive dialogue to address those issues. An independent facilitator will lead the Community Working Group sessions where we plan to roll up our sleeves to turn ideas into action to address Tampa Bay’s critical transportation needs. The groups are comprised of a cross‐section of the community: individual citizens, neighborhood/HOA association representatives, civic and faith‐based leaders, small business owners, and business leaders, among others. These Community Working Groups are a long‐term commitment for FDOT to collaborate transparently with stakeholders. We have invited local agencies and partners to the table to improve integration with local transportation planning. FDOT is committed to research, reevaluate and respond to community feedback about TBX. We are working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to evaluate potential environmental and social impacts and consider community‐initiated concepts as alternatives to the proposed project. This SEIS is focused on the Downtown and Westshore area interchanges and the section of I‐275 between those areas. This federally guided process is the most rigorous evaluation for transportation projects, and FDOT is scheduled to complete the SEIS by Fall of 2019. We will continue to update you throughout the SEIS process.
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As our region continues to grow, there’s a corresponding sense of urgency to solve our transportation challenges. FDOT is working diligently to balance that sense of urgency with the need to get it right. We are hard at work evaluating all options for addressing these critical transportation needs. Thank you again for your commitment to transportation issues and your leadership in our region. We look forward to ongoing collaboration with you. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you would like to discuss ideas or concerns about transportation in Tampa Bay. Sincerely, Paul J. Steinman, P.E. District Seven Secretary Florida Department of Transportation Sincerely,
Bob Esposito Florida Department of Transportation District 7 Government Affairs Liaison
11201 North McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Cell 813‐245‐3509
Phone 813‐975‐6038
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I-75 (SR 93A)
From S. of Selmon Expressway Overpass to N. of SR 60 Financial Project ID 428956-1-52-01
Project Description: This project is an interim design to the PD&E I-75/I-4 Systems Interchange Modification Report (SIMR) design improvement study. The proposed design consists of the construction of a new I-75 southbound exit ramp to the Selmon Expressway, reconstruction of the eastbound SR 60 to southbound SR 93A (I-75) ramp via the parallel collector-distributor road, and widening of the southbound collector-distributor road at the SR 93A (I-75) & SR 60 Interchange in Hillsborough County. The southbound traffic using the new exit ramp will be combined with the existing westbound SR 60 loop ramp, followed by the connection of the reconstructed eastbound SR 60 to southbound SR 93A (I-75) ramp, creating a three-lane roadway adjacent to southbound SR 93A (I-75). This area has been designated as a part of the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). This project, along with FPID 428955-1 and 428953-1 will result in construction within the entire I-75 and SR 60 interchange.
Project Location:
This project will be constructed along southbound SR 93A (I-75) at SR 60. The limits are from south of the Selmon Expressway Overpass to north of SR 60 in Hillsborough County.
Project Schedule:
Item Status
Design Underway (Final: Early 2018)
Right-of-Way N/A
Begin Construction Spring 2018
Project Costs:
Phase Cost Estimate*
Design $1.53 Million
Right-of-Way N/A
Construction $16.7 Million**
*Please note that cost estimates may change as the project progresses. **Cost estimate includes funding for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection.
FDOT Project Manager Public Information Officer Manuel Santos, E.I. Kristen Carson 11201 N. McKinley Drive, MS 7-600 11201 N. McKinley Drive, MS 7-110 Tampa, FL 33612 Tampa, FL 33612 Office Phone: 813-975-6166 Office Phone: 813-975-6060 [email protected] Cell Phone: 813-323-1227
Last Updated 04/21/2017
Carl Mikyska, Executive Director
605 Suwannee Street, MS 28B · Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 1-866-374-3368 x 4037 or 850-414-4062 · Fax 850-414-4895
www.mpoac.org
Mayor Susan Haynie Chair Legislative Update for the week ending 05/05/2017
Overview
Greetings Readers! We are officially in overtime and Sine Die will (hopefully) occur on Monday May 8 th. The Florida State budget is required to undergo a 72 hour “cooling off” period. What this means is that after the budget is decided upon, the legislature must wait 72 hours to take a vote on the budget. This allows everyone to review the document, see what is and is not in the budget and presumably give everyone time to think about and reflect on the proposed budget. Monday marks the end of the 72 hour period and the legislature can then vote on the budget and send it to the Governor for his action. Please note that I did not say approval because speculation has been rampant that the Governor may veto the whole budget. When asked about this possibility, the Governor has been elusive, saying only that it is an option and that he needs to look at the budget and see what is best for Florida families. Speaker of the House, Richard Corcoran has stated that he is not worried about a veto, the Speaker stated that he has enough votes to override a veto. Let’s see what happens on Monday and in the following days when the Governor has the state budget. We will continue to follow this and will report the outcome of the vote as well as any action(s) by the Governor. Federal Legislative Update – Senate Bill 496 which repeals the Federal rulemaking named MPO Collaboration and Planning Area Reform was presented to the President on May 2nd. It now awaits the President’s signature. We will catch up with you next week – I hope you enjoy this edition of the Legislative Update! Lastly, this issue of the Legislative Update, as all issues do, contains changes to bill status or bills that are new to this Legislative Update in RED for your ease of discerning changes from the previous edition. For a fast read, look for the changes in RED. Meetings of interest next week
Monday Senate Full Session House
Full Session SINE DIE! – Session Adjourned
MPOAC The Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council
Legislation of interest to the membership Changes from last update are shown in RED
HB 139: Local Tax Referenda – (Ingoglia; Avila - CO-INTRODUCERS: Donalds; Gruters; Massullo) – (Companion Bill SB 278 – Steube) - Requires local government discretionary sales surtax referenda to be held on the date of a general election. Passed Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. Now in Ways and Means Committee. Companion bill introduced (SB278) and assigned to committees but has not been heard in committees. A committee substitute bill was passed by the Ways and Means Committee and has been sent to the Government Accountability Committee where it is waiting to be heard. A Committee Substitute was passed out of the Government Accountability Committee and placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/25/2017. Passed the House and received in the Senate. HB 221: Transportation Network Companies – (Sprowls) - Provides that transportation network company (TNC) driver is not required to register certain vehicles as commercial motor vehicles/for-hire vehicles; requires TNC to designate & maintain agent for service of process; provides fare requirements & requirements for TNC's digital network; provides for electronic receipt; provides automobile insurance requirements & requirements for specified proof of coverage; provides disclosure requirements for TNC driver in event of accident; requires TNC to cause its insurer to issue certain payments directly to certain parties; requires TNC to make specified disclosures in writing to TNC drivers; authorizes specified insurers to exclude certain coverage; provides that right to exclude coverage applies to coverage included in automobile insurance policy; provides that specified automobile insurers have right of contribution against other insurers that provide automobile insurance to same TNC drivers in satisfaction of certain coverage requirements under certain circumstances; requires TNC to provide specified information to certain parties during claims coverage investigation; requires certain insurers to disclose specified information to other insurer involved in claim; provides that TNC drivers are independent contractors if specified conditions are met; requires TNC to implement zero-tolerance policy for drug/alcohol use; provides TNC driver requirements; requires TNC to conduct background check for TNC driver; prohibits TNC driver from accepting certain rides or soliciting/accepting street hails; requires TNC to adopt nondiscrimination policy & notify TNC drivers of policy; requires TNC drivers to comply with nondiscrimination policy & applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination & accommodation of service animals; prohibits TNC from imposing additional charges for providing services to persons who have physical disabilities; requires TNC to maintain specified records; specifies that TNCs, TNC drivers, & TNC vehicles are governed exclusively by state law; prohibits local governmental entities & subdivisions from taking specified actions; provides applicability & construction. Passed both Committees, and passed the House. Referred to three Committees: Banking and Insurance, Judiciary, and Rules. This bill was withdrawn from Committees and was substituted for SB340 which had a couple of committee substitutes on it. It was then heard by the full Senate and passed on the 19th of April. This bill has passed both chambers. Presented to the Governor. SB 340: Transportation Network Companies - (Brandes – CO-INTRODUCER: Galvano) - Providing that a transportation network company (TNC) driver is not required to register certain vehicles as commercial motor vehicles or for-hire vehicles; providing requirements for a TNC’s digital network; providing that specified automobile insurers have a right of contribution against other insurers that provide automobile insurance to the same TNC drivers in satisfaction of certain coverage requirements under certain circumstances, etc. Referred to three Committees. The Banking and Insurance Committee moved a committee substitute forward. Committee Substitute passed the Judiciary Committee. Now before the full Senate. Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/18/2017. This was laid on the table and HB221 was substituted for this bill. SB 596: Utilities – (Hutson) - Companion Bill (HB 687) - Utilities; Creating the “Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Act”; prohibiting the Department of Transportation and certain local governmental entities, collectively referred to as the “authority,” from prohibiting, regulating, or charging for the collocation
of small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way under certain circumstances; providing that approval of, and charges by, an authority are not required for routine maintenance, the replacement of certain wireless facilities, or the installation, placement, maintenance, or replacement of certain micro wireless facilities, etc. Passed Communications, Energy and Public Utilities Committee. Committee Substitute passed Government Oversight and Accountability Committee. Passed by Rules Committee on 04/19/2017, now on 2nd reading in Senate. HB 687 Referred to two Committees, in the Energy, Utilities and Commerce Committee and passed one. This bill was laid on the table and substituted/referred to CS/CS/HB 687. CS/CS/HB 687 Ordered enrolled – will be presented to the Governor. HB 647: Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission - Grant, J. ; Toledo ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Harrison ; Raburn ; Raulerson ; Shaw ; Spano - Prohibits commission from incurring additional obligations or indebtedness; requires liquidation of assets & satisfaction of existing obligations & indebtedness by a specified date; dissolves commission; corrects cross reference. Passed Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Passed Government Accountability Committee, now before the full House. Passed the House and received in the Senate. Ordered enrolled – will be presented to the Governor. SB 720: Central Florida Expressway Authority – (Mayfield) – Companion Bill (HB299) - Central Florida Expressway Authority; Increasing the number of members making up the governing body of the Central Florida Expressway Authority; adding the geographical boundary of Brevard County to the area served by the authority, etc. SB720 has been assigned to three committees. Passed two committees. Now on the Rules calendar of 04/25/2017 in the Senate. Now on Special Order Calendar for 05/02/2017. HB299 has passed the full House and was received in the Senate. SB 720 was Laid on Table – HB 299 is substituted and Ordered enrolled – will be presented to the Governor. SB 842: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Artiles - Co-Introducer: Galvano) – Companion Bill HB 695 – Authorizing the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, in conjunction with the operation of a certain commuter rail service, to have the power to assume specified indemnification and insurance obligations, subject to certain requirements; requiring the Department of Transportation to transfer specified amounts annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund to the authority, etc. Committee Substitute proposed by the Transportation Committee, pending reference review. The Committee Substitute is now in Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development. Passed all but Appropriations Committee, will be heard in that committee on 04/25/2017. Passed Appropriations Committee, placed on Calendar, Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 695 and Laid SB 842 on the Table. HB 695 is substituted and Ordered enrolled – will be presented to the Governor. HB 865: Department of Transportation (Williamson – Co-Introducer Fischer) – This is the annual bill put forward by the Department and this year is a fairly “light” year for their bill. It contains clean-up provisions for mostly minor things. The last part of the bill does place some restrictions on the Tri-Rail system and their ability to contract. Here is a link to the bill: http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/00865 The Bill was filed on February 17th and has not had any further action. Provides for assessment & calculation of fine for unlawful weight & load of natural gas-fueled vehicle; requires written certification of weight information; provides gross vehicle weight requirements; provides exception; requires inspection of certain bridges at intervals required by Federal Highway Administration; revises amount for which DOT may enter into certain construction & maintenance contracts; provides requirements for validation of turnpike revenue bonds & related complaints; waives requirements for approval of certain work program amendments by LBC; deletes provisions regarding Florida Highway Beautification Council; transfers certain powers & duties to DOT; prohibits SFRTA from entering into certain contracts/agreements & committing certain funds w/o DOT approval of expenditures; prohibits certain funds to be provided to authority except under certain circumstances; provides requirements for entering into certain new contracts. Passed Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. Now in Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee. To be heard in the Government Accountability Committee this coming week. Passed through
the House and was received in the Senate. The Senate added an amendment, the amendment was requested to be withdrawn from the bill by the House, the Senate withdrew their amendment and the bill passed the Senate. This bill was substituted for SB 1118 which was the companion bill in the Senate. SB 1672: Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Latvala – Co-Introducers Galvano; Rouson) - Creating the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee to replace the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairs Coordinating Committee; revising the definition of the term “authority” to mean the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority and to include only Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties and any other contiguous county that is party to an agreement of participation; creating the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority, instead of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority, etc. Referred to three committees. Committee Substitute passed the Transportation Committee. Passed Community Affairs Committee, will be heard in Appropriations Committee on 04/25/2017. Passed the Senate and has been sent to the House. Ordered enrolled – will be presented to the Governor. Other transportation legislation
HB 179: Veteran Identification – (Combee) - Veteran Identification; Requires DHSMV to create veteran
identification card for certain purposes; provides for design of card; provides eligibility requirements; prohibits use of card for certain purposes; authorizes use of card as proof of veteran status for obtaining waivers of license/registration fees relating to certain businesses & occupations & carrying concealed weapons/firearms. Committee Substitute by Local, Federal and Veteran’s Affairs Subcommittee, passed; Completed CS review. Committee Substitute passed the Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, now in the Government Accountability Committee. Passed the House and has been received by the Senate. SB 302: Penalties and Fees – (Brandes - CO-INTRODUCERS: Rouson; Young) - Revising requirements relating to the payment of court-related fines or other monetary penalties, fees, charges, and costs; prohibiting the suspension of a person’s driver license solely for failure to pay a penalty if the person demonstrates to the court, when specified, that he or she is unable to pay such penalty; revising penalties relating to suspending, revoking, or withholding issuance of driver licenses or driving privileges for minors under a specified age who possess firearms under certain circumstances, etc. Committee Substitute by Transportation Committee, passed; Completed CS review and advanced to Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice. The Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice passed a Committee Substitute on 04/13/2017. Now in Appropriations Committee. SB 534: Public Works Project – (Perry) Companion bill HB 599 - Public Works Projects; Prohibiting the state and political subdivisions that contract for public works projects from imposing restrictive conditions on certain contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers or carriers; prohibiting the state and political subdivisions from restricting qualified bidders from submitting bids or being awarded contracts, etc. Committee Substitute by Community Affairs Committee. Committee Substitute passed the Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee. Bill has passed the Appropriations Committee and is on 2nd reading before the Senate. Substituted CS/CS/HB599 for this bill and SB 534 was Laid on Table. CS/CS/HB 599 ordered enrolled and will be presented to the Governor. HB 1137: Use of State Funds – (Edwards) - Provides limitation on actual expenses of certain lodging that may be reimbursed for specified employee; authorizes employee to expend own funds on lodging expenses that exceed specified amount; establishes maximum costs per square foot guidelines for new state-funded construction; provides duties of DMS; provides criminal penalties; requires legislative budget requests for fixed capital outlay for new construction to comply with certain requirements; prohibits use of state funds to purchase alcoholic beverages & food or beverages for certain state agency appreciation or recognition events. Referred
to three committees. Passed Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee. Committee Substitute passed Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee, now in Government Accountability Committee. Placed on Committee Agenda for 04/06/2017, was not considered. Passed out of Committees and is on the Special Order Calendar for 04/25/2017. Received in the Senate. HB 1387: Express Lanes – (Nunez) - Requires DOT & Florida Turnpike Enterprise to ensure reasonable & practicably feasible entry & exit points on express lanes & to undertake efforts to expand reasonable & practicably feasible entry & exit points for certain purposes; provides toll requirements. Introduced on 03/07/2017, referred to three Committees. Passed the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Agenda. A Committee Substitute passed the Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, now in Government Accountability Committee. Has been temporarily postponed in the House. HB 6007: Traffic Infraction Detectors – (Avila; Ingoglia - CO-INTRODUCER: Diaz, M.) – (Very similar to SB 178 - Artiles - CO-INTRODUCERS: Brandes; Mayfield) - Traffic Infraction Detectors; Repeals provisions relating to installation & use of traffic infraction detectors to enforce specified provisions when driver fails to stop at traffic signal, provisions that authorize DHSMV, county, or municipality to use such detectors, & provisions for distribution of penalties collected for specified violations. Passed Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; Passed Appropriations Committee; Passed Government Accountability Committee; Placed on Calendar. On 2nd Reading. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/22/2017. Passed the full House. Now in the Senate and assigned to three committees: Transportation; Community Affairs; and Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee. This bill does not appear to be moving in the Senate.
