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Aging: The Possibilities
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Traffic Flow & Congestion (2002)
 
 
TRAFFIC FLOW & CONGESTION: IMPLEMENTATION UPDATES
  • PROGRESS TO CELEBRATE
    • Significant progress has occurred toward creating a bi-county Advanced Traffic Management System which uses technology to make our roadways more efficient.
       
    • The update of the 2030 Long Range Transportation plan was completed, involving two counties and nine cities. The plan reflects sensible solutions despite funding constraints.
       
    • The role of public transportation has become more significant in discussion of redevelopment concepts, land-use planning and mobility issues.
       
    • A feasibility study for a north-south route east of I-75 has begun.
       
    • Last year, funds were not diverted for other State purposes from Florida’s Transportation Trust Fund.
       
    • Federal transportation legislation (2005) mandates an increase in the percentage of collected federal fuel taxes returned to each State. 
       
  • FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
    • More community discussion is needed on regional mobility issues.
       
    • Public transportation planning must continue to be part of land use discussions. 
       
    • Continued advocacy is needed to insure the State’s Transportation Trust Fund is used only for transportation purposes
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