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Laura Lockwood
Senior Transportation Planner
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The Polk County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) developed a multimodal long range transportation plan for 2035. This 2035 Mobility Vision Plan identifies and addresses future transportation needs and presents a vision for how transportation investments and policies will serve and promote the long term growth strategy for the County. Mobility strategies have been developed for drivers, transit users, pedestrians and bicyclists, ensuring that the overall transportation system will operate safely and effectively into the future.
The project and policy recommendations of the 2035 Mobility Vision Plan are based in part on the 2060 Transportation Vision Plan, which was completed in June 2009. This Plan establishes a framework for organizing and promoting development within existing centers and along major transportation corridors. The Plan focuses on transit investments that are appropriate to serve the future mobility needs within the County and that can be effectively implemented within existing road and rail rights-of-way.
The Polk County TPO is required by federal and state law to update the Long Range Transportation Plan every five years. Over the course of the 2035 Mobility Vision Plan development, the TPO conducted outreach and coordination activities with community stakeholders and government and agency planning partners. This site will include meeting announcements, work products and general information about the purpose and content of the plan. For more information about the 2035 Mobility Vision Plan, please contact the TPO staff.
The 2035 Mobiltiy Vision Plan's Vision Statement:
The 2035 MVP will provide a safe, efficient and sustainable multi-modal transportation system that meets the diverse mobility needs of Polk County residents, workers and visitors.
The 2035 Mobility Vision Plan includes eight (8) Goals:
- A Multimodal Transportation System
- Develop and maintain a balanced multi-modal transportation system that reduces
dependency on the automobile, provides a range of transportation choices, supports
the efficient movement of people and goods, and provides a seamless network
connecting Polk County.
- A Sustainable Transportation System
- Develop a transportation system that is consistent with future land use plans, is
environmentally sustainable, and enhances the quality of life in Polk County.
- A Regional Transportation System
- Develop a regional multi-modal transportation system that efficiently moves people
and goods, provides for the seamless connections, and is coordinated across
jurisdictional boundaries.
- Freight and Goods Movement
- The transportation system should be developed and maintained to support an
efficient movement of freight and goods, while providing improved connectivity to
major economic activity centers.
- Efficient and Interconnected Transportation System
- Maintain an efficient transportation system by managing congestion and improving
traffic flow.
- A Safe and Secure Transportation System
- Develop a transportation system that provides for the safety and security of both
motorized and non-motorized travel.
- Economic Developmet and Fiscal Considerations
- Foster the economic vitality and global competitiveness of Polk County and Central
Florida by directing resources to the development of the transportation network.
- Mobility Vision Plan Content, Development and Priorities
- The 2035 Polk Mobility Vision Plan will provide a comprehensive framework for
addressing future transportation needs, and develop projects and priorities for
implementation.
ADOPTION OF THE 2035 MOBILITY VISION PLAN
The TPO Board adopted the 2035 Mobility Vision Plan at their December 7, 2010 meeting with two changes:
- Project number 266 (Haines City-Davenport Eastern Road) - terminate the road at Baker Dairy Road instead of Champagne Road.
- Project number 267 (Warner Road Extension) - Remove this project.
To view the presentations given at the meeting, please click http://polktpo.com/events/128-Transportation-Planning-Organization-Board-Meeting-12-07-10.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOW OPEN FOR THE DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE 2035 MOBILITY VISION PLAN
The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is seeking public comment on draft amendments to the 2035 Mobility Vision Plan.
The draft amendments can be viewed on the TPO website by clicking the link below or by contacting the TPO using the contact information provided at the bottom of this page.
The 45-day public comment period is underway and will remain open until January 22, 2012. A public hearing will be held during the TPO Board meeting on February 23, 2012. The Board will hear and consider public comments prior to taking action on this item.
http://www.2035mobilityvisionplan.org/index.cfm?pg=topics
For more information contact:
Laura Lockwood
863.534.6783
lauralockwood@polk-county.net
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