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MEETING NOTICE

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (SEFTC) September 27, 2010

10:00 AM

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) Board Room

800 NW 33rd Street Pompano Beach, FL

AGENDA:

I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance

*II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA **

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

*A. Approval of July 26, 2010 Minutes **

IV. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK ON TRANSPORTATION MATTERS

V. OLD BUSINESS *A. TRIP Project List for FY 2013-2014** *B. South Florida East Coast Corridor Transit Study Locally Preferred

Alternative – Resolution 2010-1** *C. South Florida East Coast Corridor Transit Study Local Support

Resolution 2010-2** D. Southeast Florida Regional Partnership – HUD Sustainable

Communities Planning Grants Program Application VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. Regional Report VII. RECOMMENDATIONS/COMMENTS BY MEMBERS VIII. STAFF COMMENTS *IX. MEETING SCHEDULE**

IX. ADJOURNMENT

* Supporting Documentation Provided ** Action Requested

MINUTES OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (SEFTC) MEETING Monday, July 26, 2010

South Florida Regional Planning Council

3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, Florida 33021

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2010

IV. OLD BUSINESS

A. 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan Status B. Regional “Smart Card” Update C. AMTRAK/Florida East Coast (FEC) Service Update D. Southeast Florida Regional Partnership – HUD Sustainable

Communities Planning Grants Program Application E. South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) Transit Analysis Study

V. NEW BUSINESS

A. TRIP Funding Cycle B. FHWA Update

VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK ON TRANSPORTATION

MATTERS VII. RECOMMENDATIONS/COMMENTS BY MEMBERS VIII. STAFF COMMENTS

IX. NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010 X. ADJOURNMENT

SEFTC July 26, 2010 Page 2

Southeast Florida Transportation Council Attendance Record - 2010

Name/Representing Feb Apr July Oct

Mayor Richard Kaplan * Broward MPO P P P Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro** Miami-Dade MPO E P E Councilor Robert Friedman Palm Beach MPO P P P *Chair **Vice Chair ***New Appointment P – Member Present ALT-Alternate Member Present E-Excused A-Absent

OTHERS PRESENT

INDIVIDUAL NAMES REPRESENTING Zev Averbach City of Aventura Aileen Boucle PLEMO – FDOT District VI Lois Bush FDOT District IV Arlene Davis Port Everglades Carolyn Dekle SFRPC Kim Delaney TCRPC Wilson Fernandez Miami-Dade MPO Councilor Robert Friedman Palm Beach MPO Victor Garcia SFRTA Amie Goddeau FDOT – District IV Alicia Gonzalez MRG Karen Hamilton SFRPC Sarah Ingle Miami-Dade DA Lee Ann Jacobs FHWA Ken Jeffries PLEMO – FDOT District VI Jessica Josselyn Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Mayor Richard Kaplan Broward MPO Beverley Khaulah MRG Neil Lyn PLEMO – FDOT District VI Renee Matthews SFRTA Larry Merritt FDOT – District IV Stacy Miller FDOT District IV Jeremy Mullings FDOT – District IV Felix Pereira Port of Miami Gerard Philippeaux Miami-Dade Office of Comm. Edmonson Carlos Roa Miami-Dade MPO Irma San Roman Miami-Dade MPO Scott Seeburger FDOT – District IV Gregory Stuart Broward MPO Lorraine Szyms PalmTran Myrna Valdez Gannett Fleming Lynde Weston SFRTA Leslie Wetherell FDOT – District IV Randy Whitfield Palm Beach MPO James Wolfe FDOT District IV Vicki Wooldridge SFRTA Isabel Cosio Carballo SFRPC


I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 A.M. by CHAIR RICHARD KAPLAN.

B. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

CHAIR KAPLAN asked for a motion for the adoption of the agenda. Motion to adopt the July 26, 2010 Agenda was made by COUNCILOR FRIEDMAN; seconded by CHAIR KAPLAN. Motion carried unanimously.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2010

CHAIR KAPLAN asked for a motion for approval of the April 26, 2010 Minutes. Motion to approve the April 26, 2010 Minutes was made by COUNCILOR FRIEDMAN; seconded by CHAIR KAPLAN. Motion carried unanimously.

IV. OLD BUSINESS

A. 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan Status

MR. RANDY WHITFIELD stated the three MPOs adopted their respective 2035 Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) in late 2009. These individual LRTPs served as the basis for the 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan (RLRTP) for Southeast Florida. The RLRTP is a compilation of the three MPO local cost feasible plans projects on the Regional Network. The Plan also takes into account regional funding sources that could be applied to these projects. At the last meeting, the Board received an overview of the 2035 RLRTP and the Executive Summary for the Plan. Following the presentation, the Board approved the Plan. The full document is available at www.seftc.orq.

The RLRTP was presented to each of the three MPOs in Southeast Florida. The Regional Plan was approved by all three MPOs. The Plan will be considered in the selection of projects for regional funding and support for federal and state funding applications. The Plan will be reviewed and maintained as needed.

MR. RANDY WHITFIELD asked if the members had any questions or comments. No questions or comments were received from the Board.

B. Regional “Smart Card” Update

CHAIR KAPLAN introduced CHRIS WALTON from Broward County Transit to present an update on the Regional Smart Card. CHAIR KAPLAN asked CHRIS WALTON when the implementation date was for the technology. CHRIS WALTON stated that they are not at the point of identifying an implementation date yet.

SEFTC July 26, 2010 Page 4 MR.WALTON gave the Board an overview of progress made to date on the Smart Card for Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Broward and Palm Beach have been collaborating for 6 months evaluating the options available to develop a Regional Smart Card system. They currently are operating on “two tracks”. For track one, they are sharing information with Miami-Dade Transit on a regular basis to determine if they want to become a part of their system and track two, they have been looking at the technology to ensure that what is a part of the current fleet from a hardware standpoint in compatible. They have determined that from a technology standpoint, the system is compatible. The issue now being addressed is the transaction/processing portion (i.e., the backroom processing). They hope to shortly engage consultants to continue the study. MR.WALTON is hopeful that by the end of the year the consultants will be finished with their study. In terms of software development and actual implementation, MR.WALTON was hopeful that would be occurring approximately in one year. CHAIR KAPLAN asked for clarification on track one and track two. He understood track one to be the consideration of adapting to the Miami-Dade system and track two to be an independent system that was compatible with Miami-Dade’s. MR. WALTON stated that CHAIR KAPLAN’s understanding on the process was correct. CHAIR KAPLAN asked MR. WALTON to explain why a new system is being considered if Miami-Dade’s system is ready. MR. WALTON stated that since the development of Miami-Dade’s system, a number of other improvements and/or efficiencies may now be available to us that we should be considering. CHAIR KAPLAN stated that technology is always changing and we should not be waiting for improved technologies to implement what we have known today. MR. WALTON stated that his best projection is implementation a year from now using technology based on today’s market. He told the Board that if Broward and Palm Beach adapt a technology based on the current market that Miami-Dade would not need to convert any of their system because both would adhere to standards and would be compatible with one another and share information. CHAIR KAPLAN asked SECRETARY WOLFE if there is anything the District can do to move this along that it is appreciated. CHAIR KAPLAN concluded the topic with statistics on gasoline waste per year and stated that not only Florida but nationwide we need to be creating as many efficiencies in the system as possible. CHAIR KAPLAN requested an update be given to the SEFTC Board in January 2011.

SEFTC July 26, 2010 Page 5 When opened up for questions, COUNCILOR ROBERT FRIEDMAN stated that at the last SEFTC meeting SECRETARY WOLFE was requested to speak with the Turnpike regarding the SunPass system and its compatibility with the Smart Card or integration with the Smart Card. SECRETARY WOLFE stated that the Turnpike made their transponders non-portable and want them permanently affixed to a vehicle which does not lend itself to be used on other transportation systems. Ultimately, it would be ideal to have one card for all transportation needs and eventually we hope to get there, but at this time that is not an option he foresees happening. CHAIR KAPLAN asked if the Turnpike could alter their system so that accounting for both SunPass and the Smart Card could be recognized together (i.e., when a traveler fills up a card, the money could be used on either system – everyone would have one account dealing with multiple card systems). SECRETARY WOLFE stated that ‘back room’ agreements would need to occur in order for something similar to that to happen. CHAIR KAPLAN asked if he would speak with them about that option. MR. WHITFIELD mentioned to the Board that SunPass has been working with Palm Beach International Airport on altering the system so that the SunPass could be used for parking payments. This was mentioned as a potential example to explore in terms of ‘back room’ agreements between multiple agencies using one accounting system.

C. AMTRAK/Florida East Coast (FEC) Service Update

MR. WHITFIELD stated that at the last meeting, a Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council representative presented an overview and status on the proposal to provide passenger service on the FEC railroad between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, continuing south to Miami. At that time it was requested that a follow-up, including more details on the project, be presented at the July SEFTC meeting. MR. WHITFIELD stated to the Board that a map indicating the stations was in their packet per their previous request. MR. WHITFIELD then introduced KIM DELANY of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to provide an update. KIM DELANY stated that the TCRPC has been helping the FDOT with public outreach and documentation needs related to the AMTRAK/FEC Corridor project. The application for High Speed/Intercity Rail is due August 6th and they are preparing for the submittal. MS. DELANEY stated that 152 resolutions and letters of support were received, including one from SEFTC. Miami-Dade’s is the only outstanding letter but they are hopeful to receive it within the next week. Of particular importance, MS. DELANEY highlighted that the project will provide the connection to Northwood that is needed for Tri-Rail to get to north of Jupiter. CHAIR KAPLAN asked how often the service will run between Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville. MS. DELANEY responded that the initial service will have two trains per day northbound and two trains per day southbound. She stated that from Miami to Jacksonville the trip takes approximately 6.5 hours versus the existing 10 hour trip that routes through Orlando.

SEFTC July 26, 2010 Page 6 CHAIR KAPLAN asked if the train will arrive in downtown Jacksonville. MS. DELANY stated that it currently is not planned for downtown; however, the City is looking into restoring the downtown historic station pending funding.

D. Southeast Florida Regional Partnership – HUD Sustainable Communities Planning Grants Program Application

MR.WHITFIELD opened this topic stating that the 3 MPO’s are working with the 2 RPC’s, and dozens of other agencies in the region in order to prepare a Regional Plan. The application is being led by the SFRPC. ISABEL COSIO CARBALLO presented to the group on the status of the application. She noted that the application deadline is August 23rd and that the region intended for draft to be completed by the 20th. It was stated that the focus has been on the development of the application, working with consultants and agency staff to develop a competitive application, and identifying regional commitments and creating a regional consortium. MS. COSIO CARBALLO crafted a letter for the SEFTC and individual MPO’s to sign as a letter of support. CHAIR KAPLAN discussed that SEFTC can be used as a vessel to coordinate multiple MPO programs and grants that can assist MPO’s applying for money. CHAIR KAPLAN asked for a motion to sign the letter of support. Motion to approve the signing was made by COUNCILOR FRIEDMAN; seconded by CHAIR KAPLAN. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCILOR FRIEDMAN stated to the Board that he is excited about the opportunity to create a stronger tie to counties to the north of Palm Beach County via this Regional Plan and sees this as a strong step forward should the application be awarded.

E. South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) Transit Analysis Study

MR. WHITFIELD opened this topic by stating that the Board has seen this study in the past and that currently the FDOT is now to developing a locally preferred alternative which SCOTT SEEBURGER will present. MR. SEEBURGER stated that a shortlist of four preferred alternatives have been identified. The SEFTC is the last board that the four are being presented to. The project public hearings will occur in September, and will be coming back for approvals in October. MR. SEEBURGER then began an automated presentation that went over the four alternatives. At the conclusion of the presentation MR. SEEBURGER stated that they are hoping to reach consensus on a regionally preferred alternative. CHAIR KAPLAN discussed that the item could be brought to the SEFTC in the September meeting. MR. SEEBURGER agreed that he could come back to the board at that time for approvals.

SEFTC July 26, 2010 Page 7 MR. SEEBURGER continued the discussion by stating that at the beginning of next year they will begin discussions of the staging of implementation and the development of a regional funding source for the local contribution. He expects that effort to take about one year and then they will be able to put together the environmental documents for the first projects coming out of this project. Once the environmental documents are done within about 3.5-4 years from now, they would then be in a place to be “shovel ready” for federal funding. CHAIR KAPLAN asked for this to be placed on the SEFTC September agenda. MR. SEEBRUGER stated that 2/3 of the elected officials have shown support and excitement for the project and thinks this is a positive sign for finding local funds. COUNCILOR ROBERT FRIEDMAN asked MR. SEEBURGER if AMTRAK is successful, how does that affect the FEC project. MR. SEEBURGER stated that the Amtrak project helps provide a connection from Tri-Rail over to the FEC rail in West Palm Beach and reduces the cost for getting Tri-Rail extended to Jupiter.

V. NEW BUSINESS

F. TRIP Funding Cycle

MR. WHITFIELD stated that the MPO’s received notification that the Department of Transportation has provided information on the availability of Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funds for Southeast Florida. District 4 has indicated approximately $8.5 million are available for application for FY 13/14. District 6 has approximately $6.8 million for FY 14/15. Projects using these funds must be included in the regional plan and approved by SEFTC. The staff has prepared priority lists for previous funding cycles which were approved by the Board. As a part of this discussion MR. WHITFIELD handed out lists of previously funded TRIP projects for each MPO. Previous lists are under review to determine how the projects for the upcoming cycle will be selected. The staff will present a list of recommended projects at the next Board meeting.

G. FHWA Update MR. WHITFIELD introduced Lee Ann Jacobs from Federal Highway Administration. MS. JACOBS stated that she had no particular or singular purpose for attendance; however, she emphasized the importance of showing a presence at meetings such as the SEFTC where multiple MPO’s are present. MS. JACOBS gave highlights that were previously discussed at the recent MPOAC meeting:

The Statewide Assessment Process meeting took place on July 14 where FHWA speaks with DOT’s regarding STIP approvals and formal processes that must take place annually.

Miami Urbanized Area is coming up for review this upcoming year and it will be discussed by the beginning of the new year.


Current SAFETEA-LU extension is good through the end of December. They don’t anticipate any action on reauthorization prior to the new year. The authorization focus will be on safety, livable communities, economic competitiveness, etc.

Reminder that the deadline for the pre-application for TIGER II Grants

is today and the application will be due August 23rd. Meeting eligibility requirements don’t necessarily mean it’s a competetive grant. Awards will be made after September 15th.

VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK ON TRANSPORTATION

MATTERS

There were no transportation matters brought forth by citizens.

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS/COMMENTS BY MEMBERS

There were no recommendations/comments by members.

VIII. STAFF COMMENTS

There were no staff comments.

IX. NEXT MEETING - Monday, October 18, 2010

The next meeting was originally scheduled for October 18, 2010 at the South Florida Regional Planning Council. However, due to the TRIP cycle, the next SEFTC meeting was moved to September 27, 2010. CHAIR KAPLAN stated that the next meeting will be held at the new Broward MPO Board room which has direct access to the Cypress Creek Tri-Rail Station. The room holds up to 30 people, has recording options, with access to hourly trains.

X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

V-A

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

SEFTC Members

Randy M. Whitfield, P.E. ~. /Director Palm Beach MPO( vV

DATE: September 27,2010

TRIP Project List for FY 2013-2014RE:

The Department of Transportation has requested a list of projects to be considered forTransportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funding in FY 2013-2014. The MPOstaffs, in conjunction with the regional consultant, have compiled a list of projects frompreviously approved lists. The revised list does not include those projects which havebeen funded or are not included in the Regional Cost Feasible Transportation Plan. Theremaining projects were ranked in priority using scores from previously approved listswhich were normalized for comparison. Attached is the recommended projects prioritylist for TRIP funds. The approved list will be transmitted to FOOT by October 1.

Staff Recommendation: The SEFTC approve the Transportation RegionalIncentive Program List for FY 2013-2014.

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Attachment

Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Project List for FY 2013/2014

Limits Criteria

County Project Name / Facility To From

Project Type Project Cost TRIP Request Original

TRIP Score

Tier* TRIP Year On 2010 Regional Network?

Previously Funded?

Current Local

Request In CFP?

SFRTA New Locomotives Tri-Rail System Add new system capacity $4,500,000 $2,250,000 32 Tier I 10-12 Y N Y Y

MDC I-95/South Florida Rail Corridor

At Golden Glades Interchange Multi-modal Facility & Access Improvements

$16,200,000 $8,100,000 30 Tier I 08-09 Y N Y Y

MDC NW 57 Av /Red Road /SR 823 W 53 St W 65 St Widen from 4 to 6 lanes $11,300,000 $5,650,000 90-140 Tier I 05-06 Y N Y Y

BC SR 7 Filmore St Stirling Rd Add 2L $152,536,000 $13,320,000 90-140 Tier I 07-08 Y N Y Y

BC Vanpool Regional Roads New Service $520,000 $260,000 90-140 Tier I 07-08 Y N Y Y

BC ITS Regional Roads Traffic Signal Upgrades $18,000,000 $8,000,000 60-89 Tier II 07-08 Y N Y Y

BC Mass Transit Regional Roads 6 Express Bus/60'Hybrid buses

$4,600,000 $2,300,000 60-89 Tier II 07-08 Y N Y Y

PBC Okeechobee Boulevard Australian Avenue Tamarind Avenue Intersection Improvements; 8-laning Okeechobee, add WB LT-lane

$4,200,000 $2,100,000 24 Tier II 08-09 Y N Y Y

PBC Indiantown Road (SR 706) Maplewood Maplewood Intersection Improvements, construction of NB left-turn lane

$287,500 $143,750 22 Tier II 08-09 Y N Y Y

PBC Indiantown Road (SR 706) Central Boulevard Central Boulevard

Intersection Improvements; add 3rd NB LT-lane, associated modifications due to triple left

$1,200,000 $600,000 20 Tier II 08-09 Y N Y Y

PBC Atlantic Avenue (SR 806) Jog Road Jog Road Intersection Improvements; add NB, SB, and EB RT-lanes $1,000,000 $500,000 18 Tier II 08-09 Y N Y Y

BC Transit (TSP) Along Regional Corridors - For existing and planned limited stop routes Transit Signal Priority $260,000 $130,000 16 Tier II 08-09 Y N Y Y

PBC Indiantown Road (SR 706) Central Boulevard Central Boulevard Intersection Improvements $4,279,000 $2,139,500 16 Tier II 10-12 Y N Y Y

BC Sheridan St At Dixie Hwy Intersection Improvements $2,600,000 $1,365,000 8 Tier III 10-12 Y N Y Y

LEGEND *TRIP Year Tier I Tier II Tier III

2008-2012 Scores 27-40 14-26 0-13

2006-2007 Scores 90-140 60-89 0-59

Tier I: 27-40 pts

Tier II: 14-26 pts

Tier III: 0-13 pts

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MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

SEFTC Members

Randy M. Whitfield, P.E. O. '\Director Palm Beach MPO (::ttAJ


RE: South Florida East Coast Corridor StudyLocally Preferred Alternative- Resolution 2010-1

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking Board approval of a Locally-Preferred Alternative from the short list of alternatives currently being considered forimplementing transit in the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway corridor. This short listwas presented to the Board in Mayor June for initial review. The presentation willinclude a brief update on the project, descriptions of the four alternatives beingconsidered and evaluation measures for each, and a summary of the input received fromthe public at Hearings conducted in September 2010.

The South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) Transit Analysis Study is studying howto best develop high performance passenger transit service within the 8S-mile studycorridor that extends from Downtown Miami to Jupiter and approximately one mile oneither side of the Florida East Coast railway (FECR) right-of-way. This corridor servesnumerous existing and planned transit system hubs and activity centers including thethree major seaports, international airports, State and private universities as well asdowntowns and employment destinations. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) andNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes are being followed, meaning thatreasonable transit alternatives (alignments and technologies) within the study corridorare being identified and evaluated. The objective of the study is to develop passengertransit service in the corridor through an environmental decision-making process,allowing for resolution and documentation of key issues.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) District 4 is the lead agency managingthe study. Collaboration on this effort includes the three MPOs (Broward, Miami-Dadeand Palm Beach) who are the principal sponsors of the study, the three counties TransitAgencies, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), and FOOTDistrict 6.

Phase 2 Study activities have included significant ridership modeling and analysis,service planning, conceptual engineering and cost estimating, station area and land useplanning, environmental screening and extensive public outreach. Public workshopsconducted in October 2009 yielded public preferences for certain alternatives thatunderwent additional refinement. A short-list of four alternatives was prepared andpreviewed before the three MPO Governing Boards and the SFRTA Governing Board inMay and June 2010, and the South East Florida Transportation Council in July 2010 atwhich time Board comments were heard. A series of public hearings are being held inthe three-county area at this time.

The narrated Public Hearing video will be presented at the meeting. An excerpt from thepresentation is attached, as well as a resolution for consideration by the Board forapproval of the Diesel Multiple Unit Alternative as the Locally-Preferred Alternative(LPA).

Staff Recommendation: The SEFTC adopt Resolution 2010-1 supporting theDiesel Multiple Unit Alternative as the Locally Preferred Alternative for the SFECCStudy.

RMW/eer

Attachment

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WWW.SFECCSTUDY.COMWWW.SFECCSTUDY.COM

SEFTC PresentationSEFTC PresentationSeptember 2010September 2010

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Federal Aid No FTAX004

FTA Grant No FL-90-X372-07

Financial Management No 417031-1-22-01

Regional ContextRegional Context

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System LocallySystem Locally--Preferred Preferred AlternativeAlternative (LPA) Decision Process(LPA) Decision Process

PHASE 2:Detailed Alternatives

3-4 Alternatives

Board ReviewsMay/June 2010

Final Analysis for System LPA

Recommendation

Public HearingSeptember 2010

Board ApprovalOctober 2010

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PHASE 3:Implementation Plan &

Section DEIS’s2011 –2013

Low Cost/TSM Alternative Low Cost/TSM Alternative (Transportation System Management)(Transportation System Management)

Articulated Bus

Operates on local streets Four local services

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Three peak only express services 15 minutes (peak), 30 minutes (off- peak) Running Time 4:05 hrs (peak), 5:20 hrs

(off-peak) 52 stations

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Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit AlternativeAlternative

O t d di t d b

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Operates on dedicated busway constructed on FEC right-of-way

Four local services Two peak only express services 15 minutes (peak), 30 minutes (off- peak) Running time 4:03 hrs (peak), 4:18 hrs

(off-peak) 52 stations

Regional Rail: Regional Rail: PushPush--Pull AlternativePull Alternative

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Operates on shared track with freight trains Four services integrated with Tri-Rail Mix of express and local service 15 minute (peak), 30 minute (off-peak) Running time 2:29 hrs (peak), 2:49 hrs (off-

peak) 52 stations

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Regional Rail: Diesel Regional Rail: Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) Multiple Unit (DMU) AlternativeAlternative

Each car has its own power

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Each car has its own power Operates on shared track with freight trains Four services integrated with Tri-Rail Mix of express and local service 15 minute (peak), 30 minute (off-peak) Running time 2:05 hrs (peak), 2:26 hrs (off-

peak) 52 stations

Evaluation SummaryEvaluation Summary

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Evaluation Summary (continued)Evaluation Summary (continued)TSM

Rapid Bus

Bus Rapid Transit

RegionalRail DMU

Regional Rail

Push-Pull

Average Weekday Ridership 11,000 20,000 59,000 52,000

End-to-End Run Time(Peak/Off Peak) (hours) 4:05/5:20 4:03/4:18 2:05/2:26 2:29/2:49

Capital Cost (millions) $220 $2,390 $2,468 $2,515

Annual Operating and Maintenance Cost (millions) $47 $57 $100 $106

Capital cost/passenger mile $0.90 $8.80 $7.20 $8.50

Operating cost per annual passenger $11.80 $9.90 $10.90 $12.70Operating cost per annual passenger $11.80 $9.90 $10.90 $12.70

Economic Development Potential Low Medium High High

Transit Oriented Development Low Medium High High

TRADETRADE--OFFSOFFS

Alternative Advantages DisadvantagesTSM (+)Addresses each goal providing a cost-

effective and minimally impactful option(+)Provides minimal benefits for minimal initial costs

(-)There is little or no local support for this alternative

Alternative Advantages DisadvantagesTSM • Addresses each goal providing a cost-

effective and minimally impactful option• Provides minimal benefits for minimal initial

costs

• There is little or no local support for this alternative

BRT (+)Addresses each goal(+)Ridership and transit-supportive development possibilities are significant, but not as high as rail alternatives

(-)FEC Industries will not allow buses to operate on FEC right-of-way(-)Requires most land acquisition of all alternatives

DMU (+)Addresses each goal(+)Provides the highest ridership projections.(+)Has high-compatibility with local land use plans and policies.

(-)Operational costs are higher, (-)Some land acquisition required

DMU (-)Capital costs are highest,( )Some land acquisitions

BRT • Addresses each goal• Ridership and transit-supportive

development possibilities are significant, but not as high as rail alternatives

• FEC Industries will not allow buses to operate on FEC right-of-way

• Requires most land acquisition of all alternatives

DMU • Addresses each goal• Provides the highest ridership projections.• Has high-compatibility with local land use

plans and policies. • Has strongest impacts for economic

development• Quieter than Push-Pull

• Operating costs are higher than bus alternatives• Capital costs are higher than bus alternatives• Some land acquisition required

P h P ll • Addresses each goal • Capital costs are highest(-)Some land acquisitionsPush-Pull • Addresses each goal• High-compatibility with local land use plans

and policies• Has strongest impact for economic

development

• Capital costs are highest,• Operating costs are highest• Some land acquisitions required• Ridership is less than DMU• More noise than DMU

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Federal Aid NFederal Aid Noo FTAX004FTAX004FTA Grant NFTA Grant Noo FLFL--9090--X372X372--0707Financial Management NFinancial Management Noo 417031417031--11--2222--0101

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Questions and Comments Questions and Comments

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-1

A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATIONCOUNCIL EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION'S SOUTH FLORIDA EAST COAST CORRIDORSTUDY FOR TRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN MIAMI AND JUPITER ANDENDORSING A LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE·

WHEREAS, by the year 2030, highway capacity can only be expanded by one-

third, but the Southeast Florida population is expected to increase by fifty percent,

which will dramatically worsen congestion levels and travel times; and

WHEREAS, there is a critical need to develop adequate transit service to provide

for the mobility needs of Southeast Florida residents; and

WHEREAS, in 1997/98, cities and counties in the Southeast Florida region

began to meet on a continuing basis to approve resolutions asking state and federal

transportation agencies to negotiate with the Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. ("FECI")

for inclusion of passenger service within their corridor; and

WHEREAS, in 1995, a collaboration of freight operators and the Florida

Department of Transportation ("FOOT") completed the "Rail Rationalization Study" and

recommended long term planning for both the South Florida Rail Corridor ("SFRC") and

the Florida East Coast

Railway ("FEC") Corridors, including double tracking of the SFRC and the concurrent,

public investment in the FEC corridor, and to consider implementation of passenger

service within the FEC Corridor; and

WHEREAS, the FEC Corridor right-of-way represents an important and strategic

transportation corridor that currently provides vital freight rail service to and from South

Florida; and

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-1 Page 2

WHEREAS, the trend in economic growth along the FEC is only beginning,

resulting in the building of compact residential and commercial development, including

tens of thousands of new residents and hundreds of thousands of square feet of office

space within walking distance of the corridor; and

WHEREAS, FDOT began the South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC)

Transit Analysis Study in September, 2005, to evaluate new regional passenger transit

services; and

WHEREAS, the SFECC Study examined a list of transit alternatives, or

alignments, and a variety of transit vehicles, or technologies; and

WHEREAS, the 2008 South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA)

Strategic Regional Transit Plan outlined transit corridor expansion alternatives including

the FEC Railway Corridor;

WHEREAS, an integrated, complementary system of transit services is needed

to provide for various existing and future travel markets including long-distance travel

served by the Tri-Rail Commuter Rail System and moderate-distance travel to be

served by transit in the densely developed eastern FEC corridor;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL:

SECTION 1. That the Diesel Multiple Unit Alternative be the Locally Preferred

Alternative for future SFECC transit.

SECTION 2. That FDOT and its affiliated agencies are strongly encouraged to

further define specific and detailed local and regional passenger services needed within

the Locally Preferred Alternative for cities and unincorporated areas where tremendous

compact growth is underway.


SECTION 3. That FDOT is encouraged to actively pursue obtaining access to

the FEC Railway corridor with the purposes of instituting and effectively operating the

needed transit services within the FEC Corridor area without negatively affecting current

or future freight operations.

SECTION 4. That FDOT is encouraged to work with local governments to

develop complementary land use plans and local development regulations.

SECTION 5. That FDOT is encouraged to work with local governments to

develop financing mechanisms for a small portion of capital costs and all costs of

operation and maintenance necessary to support transit services in the FEC corridor.

The foregoing Resolution was offered by ___________________________________

who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by

_____________________________________, and upon being put to a vote, the

motion passed. The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly adopted this

______ day of ___________________, 2010.

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

By: ___________________________ Chairman

v-c

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

SEFTC Board Members

Randy M. Whitfield, P.E. /} .. )Director Palm Beach MPO ( ()JAJ


RE: South Florida East Coast Corridor Study Local SupportResolution 2010-2

FOOT is following a process to seek New Starts funding from the Federal TransitAdministration (FTA) for passenger service on the FEC Corridor in SoutheastFlorida. The ultimate cost of capital construction for the FEC corridor passengerservice is estimated at $2.5 billion. The FTA requires that the local MPOs andCounty Commissions give assurance of their support and willingness to fundtheir share.

Funding formulas for similar projects typically require 25% local money, 25%state money and 50% federal money for capital costs, with local dedicatedsources to cover all operating costs. There must be a local funding commitmentto attract federal and state funds. The share of local and state commitments willneed to increase if the estimated 50% federal share decreases.

Funds are currently in place to complete the Alternatives Analysis Phase by theend of this year. The Alternatives Analysis cost $24.5 million, with $6.0 millionprovided by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations of Palm Beach, Browardand Miami-Dade and the state contributing $18.5 million to the effort.

The next phase of work is the Phase 3 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement(DEIS). The cost estimate for this is $50 million spread over three years. TheSFECC DEIS is partially funded in FOOT's Five-Year Work Program. FOOTsupports the cost allocation of 75% state funds and 25% local funds. The localfunding share contained in the Five-Year Work Program is based on trackmileage by County. MPO funding amounts to $2.1 million for Miami-DadeCounty, $6.6 million for Palm Beach County, and $3.8 million for Broward

County. State funds so far allocated to the DEIS Phase amount to $18.7 million with $18.2 still to be identified. Prior to initiation of the DEIS, FDOT requests that the three MPOs and the three County Commissions express a strong statement of local support for the SFECC Study and for passenger service on the FEC Corridor. Attached is Resolution 2010-2 for SEFTC’s support of the Study and encouraging the MPOs and commissions to support the Study. Also attached are sample resolutions for MPO and County Commission consideration for support of the SFECC Study. Staff Recommendation:The SEFTC adopt Resolution 2010-2 supporting the South Florida East Coast Corridor Study and encouraging support by the MPOs and County Commissions of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. RMW/eer Attachments

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2

A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATIONCOUNCIL ENDORSING THE CONTINUATION OF THE SOUTHFLORIDA EAST COAST CORRIDOR (SFECC) STUDY TO COMPLETETHE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ADVANCINGPUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE FLORIDA EAST COASTRAILWAY CORRIDOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ANDPROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Corridor provides a critical link

between coastal cities, and connections to employment centers and residential

neighborhoods along the coast; and

WHEREAS, transit is a critical component of livable communities that integrate

multiple modes of transportation with housing, employment and other destinations that

are accessible to residents, and that reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions,

improve Florida's energy independence, and promote a green economy; and

WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Districts 4 and 6

have conducted the South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) Study since 2005; and

WHEREAS, passenger service on the FEC Corridor can enhance the existing

Tri-Rail service and benefit thousands of daily commuters, expand economic

development opportunities, improve mobility and interconnectivity, address congestion

on overcrowded roadways, and enhance quality of life; and

WHEREAS, local and regional leadership is critical in helping secure this

investment in a sustainable future for Florida, and the SFECC Study will not continue

without a continued commitment of local and state funds; and


WHEREAS, FDOT seeks to ensure that the three County Commissions of Palm

Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade support the project and would secure funding, and

that the three local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are willing to allocate

funds for the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL:

SECTION 1. The County Commission endorses the continuation of the South

Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) Study to complete the environmental documents

necessary for advancing public transit services in the Florida East Coast Railway

Corridor.

SECTION 2. The County Commission supports FDOT in programming $50

million in FY 2010-11 for the SFECC Study Phase 3 - Draft Environmental Impact

Statemer.t (DEIS).

SECTION 3. The MPOs can serve as a vehicle to program the funds for the

SFECC Study Phase 3 - DEIS and then work with the local municipalities and County

Commissions to determine the source of the funds.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY

If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution is held to be invalid

or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no

way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE

This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.


The foregoing Resolution was offered by -------

who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by

_--_--_------- __ , and upon being put to a vote, the

motion passed. The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly adopted this

___ day of , 2010.

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

8y: _Chairman

V-D

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

SEFTC Members

Randy M. Whitfield, P.E. /J, I n JDirector Palm Beach MPOp.;-Y


RE: Southeast Florida Regional Partnership - HUD Sustainable CommunitiesPlanning Grants Program Application

The Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach MPOs are participating in a regional partnershipthrough the South Florida Regional Planning Council and the Treasure Coast Regional PlanningCouncil to plan, design, and implement a multi-jurisdictional regional plan for sustainabledevelopment. This seven-county initiative includes Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach,Broward, Monroe, and Miami-Dade. Additional MPOITPO partners are the Indian River MPO,Martin MPO, and the St. Lucie TPO.

The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD's Fiscal Year 2010 SustainableCommunities Regional Planning Grant Program [Docket No. FR-5396-N-01], was released onJune 24, 2010. The application was submitted on August 23, 2010. The grant awards areexpected to be released by the end of the year.

The Sustainable Communities Initiative (SCI) was created to improve regional planning effortsthat integrate housing and transportation, but also to provide State, regional, and localgovernments with the ability to incorporate livability, sustainability, and social equity issues intoland-use and zoning. More specifically, SCI is intended to achieve these goals in metropolitanregions and rural communities.

The project's goal is to create a regional vision and plan, embodied in a Regional Planningdocument, and implement elements of the Regional Plan on behalf of the Southeast FloridaRegion. The regional focus of the project will include, but not be limited to population growth,economic development, transportation improvements, new housing, infrastructure development,and improvements in the quality of life for residents of the region.

It is expected that this Plan will 1) support the efforts of individual counties, municipalities andother regional partners whose plans and projects further the implementation of the regionalVision and Plan; 2) serve as the framework for future federal investment; and 3) better position

Southeast Florida to capture state and federal funds for critical infrastructure projects designedto improve the region's sustainability.

The South Florida Regional Planning Council and the Treasure Coast Regional PlanningCouncil, will implement a multi-jurisdictional regional planning initiative that will integratehousing, economic development, and transportation decision-making in a manner thatempowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of economic growth, socialequity, and environmental impact simultaneously.

A status report will be presented at the meeting.

Staff Recommendation: For information purposes.

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