Efforts to DateEfforts to Date

Prepared preliminary implementation plan Coordinated with FDOT, FEC, FIND &

Broward MPO Funding Research Final report reviewed by staff Broward County LRTP amendment process

Coordination Efforts - FDOTCoordination Efforts - FDOT Initiated coordination with FDOT Conducted meetings with key personnel– Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM)

coordinator

– South Florida East Coast Corridor Study project manager

– LAP Coordinator

FDOT supportive of projects if funding is available

FDOT Coordination SummaryFDOT Coordination Summary

First step – add projects to Broward Co. LRTP If Federal funds will be used or Federal permits

will be required – NEPA compliance is required Funding must be programmed for PD&E Study

for FDOT to initiate NEPA process FEC railroad bridge may be bigger challenge

than US 1

Coordination Efforts – Broward MPOCoordination Efforts – Broward MPO Met with MPO Director before LRTP Adoption Met with Hollywood to discuss potential transit

hub relocation Attended LRTP Adoption Hearing to convey

intent for amendment Follow-up meeting with MPO staff regarding

strategy for LRTP amendment Confirmed LRTP amendment process

LRTP Amendment ProcessLRTP Amendment Process Submitted request from City Commission for

LRTP Amendment– Include US 1 & FEC bridges in the Illustrative

Section of Plan

– Designate an anchor hub at US 1 & DBB

Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) Community Involvement Roundtable (CIR) Amended LRTP to include bridge projects

administratively

Future StepsFuture Steps

Coordinate with FEC regarding concepts for new rail bridge

Prepare concept study for US 1 & FEC bridges Program funding for Project Development &

Environment (PD&E) Study Initiate Efficient Transportation Decision

Making (ETDM) screening