Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

 Charles R. Goodman

Director, Systems PlanningFederal Transit Administration

Washington, D.C.

Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

•• Partnership of APTA and AMPO

• 10 Case Study Regions Selected:o Innovative Planningo “Transit at the Table” Partnershipo Planning for Livable Communitieso Range of Size and Geography

• Philadelphia, PA• Seattle, WA• Cleveland, OH• Chicago, IL• San Antonio, TX• Houston, TX• Salt Lake City, UT• Broward County, FL• Albany, NY• Sacramento, CA

Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

Discussion Questions Addressed:1.Policies, Programs, and Projects by Transit/MPO2.Transit – MPO Relationships Affecting Planning3.Roles and Types of Partnerships in Planning in:• Land Use/Economic Development• Transportation Plans and Programs• Unified Planning Work Program

4.New Partners in Sustainability Planning5.Technical Tools and Modeling6.Unique Institutional Arrangements / Barriers

Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

Five Common Success Components1.Use of Scenario Planning

2.Close Transit – MPO Working Relationship

3.Attention to Land Use and Transit Planning

4.Leadership in Engaging New Partners

5.Focus on Planning for Livable Communities

Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

Notable Challenges

1.Funding for Implementing Plans2.Lack of Planning Staff and Expertise3.Jurisdiction “Administrative” Issues4.Time Required to Build Interagency Trust5.Enactment of Supportive Zoning by Locals6.Immediate Priorities vs. Long-Term Needs

Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

Self Assessment Checklist

1.Goals, Objectives, Performance Measures

2.Interagency Relationships

3.Funding

4.Evaluation of Plans and Programs

Transit-MPO Partnerships in Planning for Livable and Sustainable Communities

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