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Residents and visitors alike • Stations Q6, Sanford • one lane of Interstate 4 traffic. will enjoy the ease of rail transit as an efficient and cost-effective alternative to navigating 0 Parking Provided • 30-minute peak service from 5:30 a.m. to Central Florida's congested road network. 0 Maintenance Facility Option 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., OLayover Facility Option ,. Lake Mary with two hour off-peak service.* Phase 1 Alignment • Predictable commute times regardless of Phase One Phase 2 North Alignment 441 weather or traffic conditions. Lake Mary to CO The first phase opens in Spring 2014 and connects •WI. Phase 2 South Alignment d34 downtown in just 32 minutes) Longwood DeBary in Volusia County to Sand Lake Road in Orange Altamonte County. It will stretch 32 miles and feature 12 stations. 436 Springs Springs • Coordinated schedules with LYNX and Votran ) , bus services provide seamless transfers. • DeBary • Winter Park 434 itland • Fewer freight trains each day, plus horn () Ma p g Y • Sanford • Florida Hospital Health Village k shrouds on SunRail trains minimize noise. • Lake Mary • Lynx Central 'Winter Park • Longwood • Street 438 • A base fare within a single county is g Florida Hospital Health Village expected to be $2.00, with a $1 .00 • Altamonte Springs • Orlando Health/Amtrak °°a1pr ,L Lynx Central �;;; • y additional fee for travel across each county • Maitland • Sand Lake Road 4c a Church Street line; discounts for seniors, students, frequent tren 435 Orlon( \Orlando Health/Amtrak riders and others anticipated. EAT Phase Two • Encourages transit-oriented development Construction on Phase Two is expected to begin in the around stations, decided exclusively by Spring of 2014, linking Sand Lake Road in Orange CO Sand Lake Road local governments. County to Poinciana in Osceola County, and DeBary a to DeLand in Volusia County. This 29-mile segment will i • Learn about our Guaranteed feature five stations and be up and running by 2016. 535 ()Meadow Woods Ride Home program by visiting ■ www.reThinkYourCommute.com. • Deland 44" • • Meadow Woods .•� • Healthier and more environmentally friendly • Osceola Parkway OOsceola Parkwa - reduces air emissions, encourages walking, • Parkway reduces gas consumption. • Kissimmee Amtrak + + • Poinciana 4 ' + *Times are subject to change.• ..9 Kissimmee Amtrak Poinciana ....• SunRail Llake �" f,�N„. WHAT'S NEXT? METROPLAN ORLANDO 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 133=12161:1=M1=1261:1Th ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■ s4 ■■■■ ■■■■ ■■■■ ■■■I • ' ,I I 0 0 • •-- --, --■■■■L-, --- A■- --er metroplan orlando A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP i ■ WHAT'S NEXT? je // 7 Central Florida's transportation system will soon transform dramatically.For years,elected officials, Alp 111 lir�I ►�1�p1j transportation planners and operating agencies have convened at MetroPlan Orlando to lay the �i !! .--II groundwork groundwork for this metamorphosis—and it's almost here. The theme for this annual report,What's Next?,highlights exciting transportation projects on the horizon that will improve our commuting efficiency and economic competitiveness as a region.These -- plans will quickly turn into reality and we're making final preparations to ensure success. \../ I'm proud of the impressive progress on SunRail,the first component of our region's passenger rail \/- z/' system.Phase one is currently under construction,with station platforms coming out of the ground and a second set of tracks being laid in many areas along the corridor.When complete,the 61.5-mile commuter rail The will connect Volusia,Seminole,Orange and Osceola Counties.Phase one service will begin in 2014,and phase two will open in 2016. M�� I joined several MetroPlan Orlando Board members and a group of real estate agents for a sneak peek ride of the SunRail corridor last fall and we were thrilled at what the future holds for Central Florida 1__ ` commuters.The train ride was comfortable and stress-free—a drastic difference from the normal car commute!One important topic discussed was connectivity.Work is under way with LYNX and local t' `0 " businesses to help SunRail passengers make the connections to their ultimate destinations. The area's road network will also blossom in coming years as the Florida Department of Transportation rebuilds and widens Interstate 4 and as it partners with the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority to construct Wekiva Parkway,the last segment of Central Florida's beltway. MetroPlan Orlando continues to lead transportation planning efforts through the Long Range Transportation Plan,now being developed for the year 2040.Funding is a key element of this plan—and 111'' a big challenge.A recent MetroPlan Orlando Board workshop clearly demonstrated that current funding 10111••1111 levels for transportation are inadequate.Work will forge ahead in this area on national,state and local levels,including identifying a regional dedicated funding source for transportation. I Our region has repeatedly shown we can accomplish more when we work together.I'm confident we will keep cooperating to take advantage of future opportunities as a new day dawns for transportation. Sincerely,// r,/ JJJe"missi. -r Brandon Arrington `..1010 ∎ 2012:oard Chairman III \ 1III V [� 4t1\ JJ r '� JJJJ " ' 1I .1k 1 1 1 VISION FOR 2040 Oa r 4 aIY/�i \ 1 What's next for MetroPlan Orlando?We're creating I 11 a long-term vision for Central Florida,all the way ■� 111■■■ ■■■ to the year 2040-through regional partnerships, 1■ 'x I technical analysis and community outreach.Here's II1 how you can get involved. 1 . . ft 16 4 .... ,,, ,, ... . . .. _.„. 44 . , uu uu uu uu , ,, i 4 I is � ICJ j 1" 1 , NI s 4 1 1 `. 1 • .... -- -- 1 * 4 , RI * 1 `sue AR 4- . 1 ;r%4L._ 1 i i .. ...4.#j,�0 (- c- FE v . -- — — - i -= -_-� s, fillil ii iA rill. ss ♦ A MODEL OF REGIONALISM A PLAN IS BORN MetroPlan Orlando was Florida's first multi- and state transportation funding.We currently county metropolitan planning organization, operate under the 2030 plan(approved in 2009), Q Technical development of draft plan. established in 1977,and we pride ourselves on and work has already begun on the 2040 plan. 0 Draft plan previewed with advisory committees setting the standard for regional cooperation. and made available for public input. . We provide a forum where elected officials, The first step in the long range plan process Q Plan previewed with board and adjustments transportation experts and citizens can create is developing models-tools that help made,based on input. a balanced transportation system.Together we determine future travel demands and how our , set long-and short-term priorities for Orange, transportation system can perform.The 2040 Plan taken to advisory committees for 4**� r approval and given public hearing(if needed). Osceola and Seminole Counties. plan models are in development now and work in conjunction with a land use plan,which 0 Plan goes to board for official adoption. Federal legislation created organizations like examines projected population patterns.We ours to put regional transportation decisions also have begun work on forecasting potential in the hands of people most affected by them. revenue,which is necessary to make the long LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN MetroPlan Orlando strives to be an innovative range plan cost-feasible. leader in the planning process. Next,the plan will incorporate information about Description: Creates along-term transportation vision THE PARTNERSHIP public transportation and freight movement.The Tme Period: Covers at least 20 years public involvement phase of the long range plan When Updated: Every five years The center of our regional planning efforts is the seeks feedback from residents to help shape the Why Important Projects must be included to be eligible MetroPlan Orlando Board.This 19-member body vision.Taking all this into consideration,the for federal and state funding. includes representatives from local governments MetroPlan Orlando Board must adopt a final and transportation operating agencies. plan by August 2014. Additionally,six non-voting advisors represent our committees and other transportation Once the long range plan identifies needed interests.(A complete list of board members transportation improvements,the Prioritized PRIORITIZED PROJECT LIST appears on the inside back cover.)While Project List ranks them.The list is updated members represent various constituencies,their annually and determines the sequence of purpose is to think regionally and advance plans funding for projects,allowing local governments Description: Ranked list of unfunded projects v40j''''je meam that offer diverse travel options and sustainable to plan for funding and implementation in their 77me Period: Bridges the gap between the Long Range communities for all Central Floridians. individual communities. Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program Prioritizing transportation projects for federal The Transportation Improvement Program is a When Updated: Annually and state funding is challenging,and board short-term plan that assigns funding tos specific Why Important: This list determines the sequence of \i 9� 9� 9, P 9 9 P \ \\. members work to ensure residents can connect projects.Updated annually,it sets the schedule funding for projects. \\ with various modes of travel across jurisdictional for improvements to the region's transportation boundaries.The spirit of regional good will is system during the next five years. evident in MetroPlan Orlando's comprehensive transportation plans. Together,these plans are the framework for TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Central Florida's transportation future. THE FRAMEWORK TO DO Description: Short-term list of funded projects The foundation for regional planning is the Long - 77me Period: Five years Range Transportation Plan.It identifies projects ❑ When Updated: Annually for the next 20 years,based on land use and ❑ Why Important Once projects appear in this list,they are population forecasts.Projects must be included ❑ not far from completion because specific in the long range plan to be eligible for federal 0 funds are allocated to each project. 0 MANY VIEWS, ONE FORUM JOIN THE CONVERSATION MetroPlan Orlando searches out diverse While we enjoy meeting residents in person to IIP viewpoints when making decisions about talk about transportation,we realize the most TRANSPORTATION spending the region's transportation dollars. efficient way to reach out across the region is TECHNICAL Board members receive input through the through electronic communication.We maintain ILA COMMITTEE advisory committee structure,and they get high visibility online,with our interactive website comments from citizens who are interested in and social media outlets–Facebook,Twitter This group consists of 40 members who particular projects or issues.They weigh these and YouTube.Social media lets us connect with evaluate the technical accuracy and viability of proposed plans. perspectives as they make policy decisions. residents in a casual format,making it easy for people to share their ideas with us. METROPLAN Our advisory committees represent several L • ORLANDO BOARD specific areas:bicycle and pedestrian advocates, The official MetroPlan Orlando website is our CITIZENS' council members,transportation disadvantaged online headquarters.It contains a calendar of ADVISORY Description.' This regional forum sets representatives,planners and engineers.We meetings and events,as well as agendas and transportation policy and also have a committee for interested citizens meeting minutes.The site also contains copies COMMITTEE ranks transportation projects for funding. from outside the transportation industry.Each of the region's transportation plans,results of This group consists of 32 citizen volunteers of these groups reviews transportation plans research and information about travel modes in who provide continuous public input to the 40'A/embers: 19 voting members transportation planning process. B non-voting advisors prior to board consideration.This allows Central Florida. committees to offer input and recommendations to the board. Our outreach efforts are guided by the MetroPlan Orlando Public Involvement Plan, MUNICIPAL We offer many avenues for residents to express contained in the website's Public Involvement ADVISORY their opinions about transportation.Each section.That section also includes photo and COMMITTEE board and committee meeting includes time video galleries,a transportation survey,our for public comment.We travel to community TransForum newsletter and past annual reports. This group consists of 15 members who ensure all communities in the region,regardless of events and provide speakers for organizations size,have a role in the planning process. and schools.At these events or presentations, As we gear up for the 2040 Long Range we offer updates on projects,information about Transportation Plan,we will make an extra effort transportation planning and safety tips.We also to connect with the community in all these ways. survey attendees about transportation issues In fact,we have a separate outreach plan just for BICYCLE& and answer individual questions. the long range plan.We will offer presentations PEDESTRIAN " and activities that help explain the 2040 plan, ADVISORY COMMITTEE When it comes to major projects and plans, and we'll seek public feedback.We're exploring we host public hearings where citizens can how to reach even more residents,so look for This group consists of 31 members who review maps,speak directly with transportation new ways to connect with us in the coming year. advocate for bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the overall transportation system. ' HOW THE PUBLIC planners and make public comments for the CAN GET INVOLVED record.Those unable to attend meetings can We're committed to the idea that everyone submit comments through our website,by mail, uses the transportation system,so everyone is IN PERSON-attend and make a public email or phone. entitled to a voice in the process. • ring;invite us to speak TRANSPORTATION to v group about transportation . . . . . . . DISADVANTAGED ® EMAIL-Info @ metroplanorlando.com - — LOCAL COORDINATING • PHONE-407.481.5672 I BOARD , c 0SOCIAL MEDIA-like us on Facebook or I This independent board consists of 16 voting follow us on Twitter lOmetroplan_orll '� 0 4 li°* * and non-voting members affiliated with �L.��"��~~ MetroPlan Orlando who evaluate paratransit g WEBSITE-www.metroplanorlando.com 'I srvice for people with disabilities and OP disadvantaged citizens. s 0 Ili ,0 0 0 10.... 0 ADDING OPTIONS 114 A balanced system moves people and -_ goods using diverse transportation options. Unprecedented cooperation between federal, •••••• •••••• state and local partners is providing additional ♦. • :i•: ;;i ;; •••••• ,I ♦• . .;travel choices in the near future for Central •••••• •••••• Florida residents and visitors. ♦ • ••••••1110♦ 1 ••••••C / 111111 I • 111111 1111 •A A •• 111111 111111 1111 a ,• 111111 111111 , ••• ••• �4. crl 111111 111111 ••• ••• ...ft 1111 1111 ■■■• ■■•• ,,♦ i TRANSIT SHAPES GREAT PLACES SUNRAIL AT A GLANCE Efficient public transportation sets apart great funding agreement is in place,construction regions from average ones.Well-designed will begin on extending SunRail. 6j 1 •5 miles ECONOMIC BENEFITS streets and transit facilities allow for less • 2014-Opening day!Passenger rail service FROM DEVELOPMENT dependence on the car and stimulate the local begins for phase one. through our counties economy.Central Florida will soon experience a • 2016-Full system operational.Phase two 1— __ revolutionary change in the transit system as rail opens,bringing the full system online. -r���� ^6 Development Projects becomes a reality and bus connections expand. T—♦ L along phase one worth SunRail is a significant economic driver for ..// i//..//..// COMING SOON:PASSENGER RAIL Central Florida.Construction,operation and 1 ion maintenance of the system are expected to •6 U " SunRail construction is moving full speed ahead generate more than 13,000 jobs statewide in the 7 stations toward a 2014 opening date.When complete, next 30 years. V the 61.5-mile north-south system will span four i✓ l/.'/�r /'700 counties and 17 stations,providing a travel Real estate growth—called transit-oriented 1.!7.1111.11117= L/ alternative to 1-4.Phase one includes 12 stations development—popping up along the rail line from DeBary to Sand Lake Road.Phase two will helps the local economy even more.Along construction jobs be operational in 2016 and adds five stations, SunRail phase one,26 different development extending the system north to DeLand and south projects have been announced or are under to Poinciana.SunRail will operate on weekdays construction within a 10-minute walk of the First phase opens every 30 minutes during peak times,and every stations,amounting to several thousand square (12 stations) 8'400 two hours in off-peak times. feet of development and residential units-a$1.6 billion investment!These projects will create ^016 Second phase opens permanent jobs Passengers can expect a relaxing train ride, an estimated 6,700 construction jobs and 8,400 L (5 stations) complete with luggage and bicycle racks, permanent jobs for our region. wireless Internet access,power outlets at all seats and restroom facilities.These amenities To maintain a good quality of life for residents LYNX AT A GLANCE will allow riders to get a jump on the work day. along the corridor,MetroPlan Orlando is Time formerly spent driving can be used to working with local governments to take initial catch upon email or news.Trains and station steps toward establishing a quiet zone along platforms will also be fully accessible for the SunRail line.Though train horns will be 2'500 miles persons with disabilities. shrouded to minimize noise,local leaders are interested in going a step further.To establish a Commuting by train will cost$2.50 per ticket quiet zone,the Federal Railroad Administration approximate area covered in Orange, O O ' plus$1 for every county line crossed-more requires many safety improvements where Seminole and Osceola Counties affordable than traveling by car.Tickets will the railroad intersects with roads to protect allow seamless transfers between SunRail trains the traveling public.The MetroPlan Orlando A 11 7 and the LYNX and Votran bus systems. Board approved funding to cover the costs of ,1 1 ,868 engineering work and design drawings so that 9 2 The SunRail project will achieve these local governments along the corridor can be //1 passenger trips given in 2012 j� milestones in the near future: ready to begin construction when funds become (a ridership record!) ak• Late 2013-Full Funding Grant Agreement for available for the required safety improvements. 1 phase two.This crucial agreement between 85,OOOT the Federal Transit n of Transportation and the SunRail is the spine of what r will rail l system. 1 6,500'000 Florida Department of Transportation(FOOT) become a regional passenger rail system.Two rides provided by LYNX each will guarantee federal funding for phase two. additional rail projects have been proposed for • Late 2013-Phase two construction begins. Central Florida which have the potential to boost vehicle miles traveled by the weekday—taking thousands of After final designs are complete and a federal SunRail ridership:1)a high-speed train called LYNX fleet in 2011 cars off the road. m m 1 - 1 _, -.N."111M1.^ 1 1 1 VIII.. — IIIIII All Aboard Florida connecting Orlando to Miami, the free downtown circulator will serve 22 new , - and 2)a magnetic levitation train by American destinations including Thornton Park,Parramore, 1 Maglev Technologies connecting Orlando Creative Village and downtown Orlando SunRail 1 `, III f 4i t it I III lill,International Airport to the convention center, stations.The expanded system is expected to 1 • SunRail and Florida Mall.Both projects would increase LYMMO ridership by 4,500 trips per day. 1 • be built and operated using private funding, 1 ,'.1_1„ • ��� •and are requesting to use publicly owned right- Plans for long-term additions to the transit 1 I • • , ... • of-way.MetroPlan Orlando is working with our system are also under way.Studies called 1. ♦` partners to evaluate and advance these public- alternatives analyses are in progress,including • _ i private partnerships in a way that protects the along U.S.192 in Osceola County;U.S.441 • public's interests and complements the existing between Orange and Lake Counties;State Road 1 • transportation system. 50 from the West Oaks Mall to the University 1 of Central Florida;and a corridor connecting 1 ,■ EXPANDING BUS CONNECTIONS Orlando International Airport to International 1 , Drive and Medical City.Once these studies are 1 I -- I 1 Connections are the key to making any transit complete,the region will have a better idea of 1 I 1 system successful.LYNX officials have been financial feasibility,appropriate technology and 1 I 1 working closely with FDOT to plan adjustments community impacts for each of these projects. 1 I 1 to existing bus routes and identify where The MetroPlan Orlando Board will then vote on 1 I 1 j i i iii d Al additional routes will be needed to support preferred alignments,called locally preferred 1 1 SunRail.The goal is to smoothly carry riders to alternatives,for each corridor. , 1 their final destinations by having buses arrive as • 1 passengers disembark from trains. Additionally,the cities of Altamonte Springs, • 1 Longwood,Casselberry and Maitland are • r 1 Bus ridership has been steadily increasing. working with LYNX and FDOT to complete a \j • In 2012,LYNX achieved a ridership record of demonstration project called FlexBus.This pilot - 1 1 � _ 29,117,868 passenger trips in its service area project will use technology to run an on-demand • •covering 2,500 square miles in Central Florida. service that will act like a circulator,connecting 411,U • - - 1 Besides the highly recognized bus system,LYNX riders to fixed-route bus service and SunRail • 1 also operates a variety of other services: stations. I • �� •The free LYMMO Downtown Orlando ,, 1 circulator These improvements to the transit system will • 1\ 1 I • Road Rangers offer worthwhile travel options for Central - • 1 • Vans for commuter van pools Florida,making it an even greater place to live, • •/ •ACCESS LYNX paratransit service for persons work and visit. I ' - •• ... 1 1 Ad with disabilities • NeighborLink-flex-service routes that make 1 fI it easier for residents in outlying areas to - ••• 1 connect to the fixed-route system I •••••• 1 _ I 1 I LYNX,along with the City of Orlando,is currently U 1 constructing an expansion to the hybrid electric , 1111111 1 LYMMO system.When complete in late 2013, / III 1 ' ___ 1 / r a 1 / 1 / \ ,/ ■ V 1 I illik / riN .■■■ V 1/ 12 1 IT'S ALL ABOUT TIMING MAKING THE MOST OF OUR ROADS While transit is a growing piece of the feasibility of implementing value pricing in ABOUT THE STUDY ANNUAL SAVINGS transportation picture for Central Florida,we will Central Florida;conduct technical analyses to always need roads.A mature system like ours develop and evaluate possible pricing scenarios; The 2012 Travel lime Study A /�� (1 175 VEHICLE leaves little room for widening existing roads or and produce an outline of potential regulatory collected drive times before 4`hJ (X,L building completely new ones.Funding is also requirements.The study will also include public and after traffic light retiming HOURS a consideration,as road projects are generally involvement activities and solicit public input. to determine the level of expensive.MetroPlan Orlando is focused on improvement in 24 road segments ® using management and operations strategies to Value pricing is a key strategy in the 1-4 totaling 50 miles in heavily traveled a make more efficient use of the highway system Ultimate Project,a 20-mile stretch from west areas throughout the region. we have. of Kirkman Road to east of S.R.434.The$2 billion interstate project includes reconstruction Such strategies generally use technology to of 15 interchanges,60 new bridges,68 bridge For every improve safety and efficiency with techniques replacements,reconstruction of the existing ' 5 895 FUEL such as traffic signal retiming,advanced lanes and the addition of four new tolled express $1 spent on GALLONS traveler information systems,intersection lanes in the center.The express lane tolls will improvements,lane pricing and parking vary based on the level of congestion in the retiming traffic management.These types of projects provide adjacent non-tolled lanes to guarantee free- signal the ® solutions that help stretch our dollars. flowing traffic in the express lanes.Tolls will be higher during peak periods and lower in off-peak region reaps $30 `glllllllllllllllllll llllllllllll'� MetroPlan Orlando recently completed a travel periods when traffic is lighter. • • time study after signals were retimed along 24 in benefits. road segments.First,signals were synchronized Similar express lane projects in other areas have to improve traffic flow.Next,drive times were proved successful.In Miami,the 1-95 express collected to determine the effectiveness of the lanes resulted in increased travel speeds for all retiming efforts.The study yielded abundant travelers—those using the express lanes and PROJECT RESULTS Z782, 963 results,conserving and a yea gallons total of 467,825 the non-t express lanes.After were driving lanes at full vehicle hours and 45,895 gallons of fuel—a total installed,express users were driving at full savings of$7,782,963 to the region. highway speed and non-tolled lane drivers were • Improves traffic flow traveling an average of twice as fast as before. Ili Another study that will soon be under way Reduces driver frustration, nvolves value pricing.MetroPlan Orlando By emphasizing management and operations air pollution and fuel received a federal grant to explore this strategy transportation planning,MetroPlan Orlando consumption that involves charging drivers a fee to access a will continue to use innovative methods to road or specific area like a bridge.The goal of improve efficiency,increase safety and manage Gives us a big bang for our transportation buck value pricing is to encourage drivers to consider congestion.But efficiency isn't only important alternatives to driving during peak travel times. when it comes to moving cars.It's also a vital • Other benefits include reducing crashes and consideration when moving freight,as we'll see vehicle miles traveled.Our study will take 18-24 in our next chapter. ` months to complete and will investigate the 3 ' J MILES TOLL OF AREA ROADS HAVE HAD TRAFFIC 2 SIGNALS RETIMED SINCE 2009 AS A _ ROUTE RESULT OF METROPLAN ORLANDO'S MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS EFFORTS. m vliii; 11#1411* INNOVATE WITH FREIGHT \txliz ,,,,,,, .,r Central Florida is a great place to live and work, While truck hauling will remain important, �_, ♦ p� _` _ but it certainly isn't self-sufficient.Life in our other modes of freight transport,such as air, ice^= it / region depends on moving goods in and out; sea and rail are likely to grow.Some facilities that requires an efficient freight transportation will combine modes,such as trucks and rail,for '/ system.As the region grows,demand for better efficiency,and new technology will help goods and services will test our highways, manage the movement of goods. railroads,waterways and airports.That's why it's 1 L/•1 important to plan for transporting things we eat, One example of a technology helper is the C. ' _ wear and sell in much the same way we plan for Freight Advanced Traveler Information System, �, how people will get around. Since 2002,MetroPlen Orlando has monitored now in the preliminary stages of development. \ Built on a concept somewhat like the Florida 511 Pr freight information system for motorists,it may freight movement throughout the area. soon help truckers take the best routes through Conducting an inventory of the local freight the area.A modified GPS device would re-route system and identifying its strengths and truck drivers to avoid congestion,road work or RV RA NI :',7.`1 �. weaknesses helps planners develop and other things that slow them down. _ __ maintain a system to support economic \I / development. Our major freight study under way now will ,/ build on past work and expand links to regional, Freight study updates have continued through state,national and international markets,with ill ill the past decade and so has the growth in these main objectives: goods shipped into Central Florida.(For our • Show patterns of freight movement in the freight studies,the region is defined as Orange, region and how major transportation modes Osceola,Seminole,Lake,Sumter,Brevard and and facilities are equipped to handle them. Volusia Counties.)Recent studies have shown • Identify current problems and emerging that more than 200 million tons of freight move future needs for moving freight,goods over the regional transportation network—about and services in the region and recommend 95%of it by truck.Rail accounts for about 4% solutions. of the freight movement,and water and air • Explore the impact of freight on trade and I /II transport make up the rest.We have every investment within the region. k\k, reason to expect more goods will flow through •Analyze how commercial freight and service the region in the future,and the ways we handle vehicles affect the region's air quality. that flow are expected to change. As the region moves toward a comprehensive * freight policy,the focus will be on making the system more efficient for economic reasons. Freight,more than any other travel mode,is • , 16 . . A, directly related to our region's economic health. _ li: 60 PROPELLED BY PEOPLE POWER STEPPING UP FOR SAFETY As Central Florida transportation evolves, received warnings and some fines,that rate rose many residents choose to travel under their to 28.4%.More modest success was measured at ABOUT HOW own power—biking or walking.Advantages seven Orange County intersections,where most BEST FOOT FORWARD THE CAMPAIGN WORKS are undeniable:cleaner air,less wear on roads roads had higher posted speed limits than the and better health for residents.Challenges city streets.Studies show that if 30%of drivers lie in making people-powered transportation yield,others are likely to follow suit. Best Foot Forward is a community-wide The Best Foot Forward campaign uses a accessible and safe. coalition to improve pedestrian safety "Triple-E"strategy to improve pedestrian safety: After kicking off in Orange,partners are at work and decrease pedestrian deaths/injuries MetroPlan Orlando is taking two important on extending the effort to Seminole and Osceola by 50 percent in 5 years. P.\ I ELO I/1 steps to improve Central Florida's friendliness Counties. to walkers.Our Pedestrian Safety Master Plan addresses both the physical environment On the bicycle side,MetroPlan Orlando leads + 50%EARS for pedestrians and behaviors necessary to in exploring ways cyclists can connect with ENGINEERING EDUCATION ENFORCEMENT reduce crashes.Meanwhile,a community- the region's new SunRail commuter trains. wide coalition,Best Foot Forward,formed in Participating in bike-to-work days along the ■ May 2012.With 15 funding partners,including SunRail corridor has showcased cycling as a MetroPlan Orlando,the coalition seeks to reduce commuter option.We also have convened a pedestrian deaths and injuries in the region by Bike-Share Working Group to study options SUCCESS SO FAR:DRIVERS YIELDING TO PEDESTRIANS 50%during the next five years. for renting bikes along the SunRail route.This f►' group is studying best practices and discussing When the coalition formed,Central Florida possibilities with vendors and advocates. 8.9% ranked as the most dangerous place for walking in the nation.On average,two pedestrians were The MetroPlan Orlando Board has endorsed ,,, .I injured every day and one was killed every week. the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation's Before Campaign "Close the Gaps"project,designed to join Best Foot Forward uses the"Triple-E"approach existing non-motorized trails in a continuous to safety through low-cost Engineering, loop around the heart of the state.The project I% ,/ I'-1 community Education and visible Enforcement. involves several trails in the three-county region. G/1 (o The group has made strides in all three areas, It is expected to bring business opportunities I , // ' and enforcement efforts have gotten much to Central Florida,while enhancing leisure and After Phase 1 attention.Since June 2012,the Orlando Police multi-modal transportation.The Bicycle and Education/Enforcement Department and Orange County Sheriff's Office Pedestrian Advisory Committee at MetroPlan have issued a total of 3,000 warnings(education- Orlando has a regionally significant trails plan, only)and 940 citations(fines). with particular focus on closing trail gaps. 28. 4%• There has been success in getting drivers to As our region grows,residents should have „� ' " „"\ yield.Before Best Foot Forward,only 8.9%of many more ways to connect safely and easily After Phase 2 drivers in Orlando were yielding to pedestrians under their own power. Education/Enforcement at eight monitored crosswalks.After education and enforcement efforts,in which drivers STUDIES SHOW THAT IF 30% `' OF DRIVERS YIELD FOR PEDESTRIANS a�1� ��� IN CROSSWALKS,OTHER DRIVERS• BIKE ROUTE I r.-�ic4. �i� WILL QUICKLY FOLLOW SUIT. III III 0 I I I I s, w_ --' •I I I I ♦ _5--- 1 1 1 1 S� VI------ • 1 1 1 1 _ _ _-_-_'' _ REVAMPING REVENUE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -- I-- To keep the wheels turning,a regional transportation I■■ -- I-- p 9, 9 p I I I I I-- -- I- 1 1 1 1 -- -- I-- system requires robust funding.Central Florida needs to 1 1 1 1 ��� r��-- -- I__ ,,/,_ �, find resources beyond the shrinking gas tax to help pay I I I ��� ■■ I-- �� ��� * for the travel options residents demand. _ -- imm-- V°'' 1 I I ••■■ -- •■■.■ -- imm 4 I I .�� -- •---- -- I__ I__ -- r== 1 I I I-- -- I-- -- -- •-- !l' III I 1 1 # III PR I 1 1 I ■■■ 1 1 1 1 # ■I■ 66111 11 11 11 11 I I I I I WWII 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I II II •.ww I LE•G1 1 1 1 1 111111111111 1 1 1 1 • r _ 1 ... 1._ 1 1 1 11 11 ` / I ` I I I I I ila 1 AA 1 1 1 1 MVO 1 1 1 1 /IIl1 • I , 1 1 1 1 �� �� 1 41 II 1 iii 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 ii 1 ii .. .. 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SE 111[4 transportation projects in Central Florida,think of three piggy banks available to the region— Funding uncertainty affects many road projects n• A� 24.4¢ ���� federal,state,local.Right now,when we shake and makes it difficult to advance transit in the lXJ LT/• those banks,we hear only a faint rattle.That's region.Central Floridians are relying more on Per Gallon Per Gallon bad news for regional projects in line to get mass transportation,but those projects have no The wear and tear on the region's roads of Gasoline of Diesel have increased dramatically in the past funded in the next few years.How did we get dedicated funding source.That means the LYNX here?More importantly,what can we do next to bus service must repeatedly make its case for Federal taxes on gasoline and diesel have 20 years. improve the situation? funding to local governments with no assurance not been adjusted since 1993,when a L. (/-J�// that its needs—a$115 million operating budget first-class letter cost 29 cents to mail, vehicle it 46 /O The Federal Highway Trust Fund gets about 90% for fiscal year 2013—can be fully met or that it compared to the 45 cents it costs today. miles of its revenue from the tax on highway fuels can provide additional needed services. —gasoline and diesel.These tax receipts have Since 1993,vehicle miles traveled in been falling rapidly during the past few years. It's clear the current funding system is broken, our region have increased by 46%.That There's some good news—more fuel-efficient but it hasn't yet become clear what can take its FUEL EFFICIENCY means the transportation system is vehicles that help keep our air clean,for instance place.The Regional Transportation Funding deteriorating at an even faster rate than —but the result is a sadly depleted piggy bank. Task Force,a subcommittee of the MetroPlan it has in the past at the same time when Orlando Board created in 2009,continues to the main source of funds to rebuild and The State Transportation Trust Fund is in a research potential dedicated funding sources. repair it is drying up. similar situation.It,too,depends heavily on a Among the possibilities: A 41-4) declining source of revenue—motor vehicle • Instituting a sales tax fees.An added problem at the state level is • Increasing or indexing the fuel taxes Fuel efficiency has been increasing and will the need to balance the budget.That means at • Exploring how to move from a fuel tax to a double by 2025.The number of electric and least 8%of transportation dollars are regularly charge on vehicle miles traveled hybrid vehicles is also growing. diverted to such needs as education and •Adding a local option rental car surcharge tourism and that the Florida Legislature / $ occasionally raids the piggy bank to make Funding needs to be addressed in the short GAS up deficits.Local governments'budgets are term,and a strategy must be worked out for / TAX strapped,and their responsibilities continue maintaining our transportation infrastructure This means cleaner air for to increase as the region grows and as they over time.New solutions should be sustainable, the region and more efficient contemplate future projects. innovative and sensitive to political and public car travel for consumers. sentiments.At this point,the question mark Bottom line: Gas looms large as we consider:What's next? • o tax is a declining �. g• © 0 funding source for- _......._. `N • transportation. I I Unfortunately this means there is less .All ""'--_ --_ --- --!I,,,,, ,','' money collected in gas taxes. ® � �� ', _ FINANCIALS 2012 METROPLAN ORLANDO BOARD Chairman Dr.Richard Foglesong* OPERATING FUNDS WHERE THE MONEY Commissioner Brandon Arrington Citizens'Advisory Committee COMES FROM LYNX MetroPlan Orlando receives its operating funds Commissioner Carlton Henley primarily from three sources:federal grants, Vice Chairman Seminole County state grants and local funding.Through the Commissioner Daisy W.Lynum continued support of its funding partners City of Orlando Mayor Teresa Jacobs and accountable and conservative finance Orange County administration,MetroPlan Orlando remains in Secretary/Treasurer solid financial condition. Commissioner Bob Dallari Mr.Frank Kruppenbacher FISCAL YEAR Seminole County Greater Orlando Aviation Authority The organization is operated by a staff of 17 2011/2012 employees with expertise in various areas Total:$3,645,597 Mayor Patricia Bates Mayor John H.Land of transportation planning.Staff efforts are City of Altamonte Springs City of Apopka guided by the Unified Planning Work Program, a budget and task directive approved each Mr.Scott Batterson Commissioner John Quinones year by the board.Staff performance is Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority Osceola County also measured continuously to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Ms.Candy Bennage* Commissioner Tiffany Russell L Federal $2,378,306 Kissimmee Gateway Airport Orange County ■State $178,798 Commissioner Scott Boyd Mr.Dan Stephens* ■Local Assessment $1,006,787 Orange County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee FUNDING PARTNERS ` Other $81,706 Commissioner Fred Brummer Mayor Jim Swan Orange County City of Kissimmee Federal Highway Administration(FHWA) Federal Transit Administration(FTA) Ms.Jamie Coker* Commissioner Jennifer Thompson Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) 1 Transportation Technical Committee Orange County Orange County Mr.Larry Dale Mayor Jeff Triplett Osceola County Sanford Airport Authority City of Sanford FISCAL YEAR Seminole County 2010/2011 Secretary Noranne Downs* *denotes non-voting advisor City of Altamonte Springs Total:$3,133,859 Florida Department of Transportation City of Apopka City of Kissimmee Commissioner Joe Durso* __\// Municipal Advisory Committee \V(/ City of Orlando ■ City of Sanford Mayor Buddy Dyer Sirill0 Central Florida Regional Transportation City of Orlando Authority(LVNX) Federal $7,900,204 Commissioner Ted Edwards Greater Orlando Aviation Authority State $762,227 Orange County Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority met oplan Orlando Local Assessment $1,006,787 Sanford Airport Authority Other $64,647 • • 0 ■ V I 1 9 I I I I lil 1 ■ • • .,.....-.,...•., . . . . .i.,..,.....i., --4 PP v 11 la 14 . . . . \/ I U ‘10 M M metroplan oplanoN II lando PARTNERSHIP Or ti% MEM . 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