Review of MPO Long Range Transportation Plans and Regional MPO Planning Activities and Products

To assist FDOT with updating the Florida Transportation Plan in coordination with metropolitan planning organization (MPO) planning activities and plans, CUTR was asked to: 1) review and summarize Florida MPO long range transportation plan (LRTP) goals, objectives and planning priorities; 2) assess the status of regional transportation planning products; and 3) document the research method…

Costs and Benefits of Strategic acquisition of Limited Access Right-of-Way at Freeway Interchange Areas

Past research shows that access connections and signalized intersections within the functional area of an interchange can adversely impact safety and operations at the interchange and on the freeway. A variety of transportation problems occur when driveways and intersections are too close to interchange ramps. Signalized intersections too close to ramp termini can cause heavy…

Effective Strategies for Comprehensive Corridor Management

The Florida Transportation Plan directs the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to maintain the efficiency, capacity and safety of the state highway system. In 2003, the Florida Legislature formally established the Florida Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and provided for its development and implementation. The SIS is composed of facilities of statewide and interregional significance and…