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The purpose of this document is to assuage business owners' fears that a change in access (e.... more The purpose of this document is to assuage business owners' fears that a change in access (e.g., removal or relocation of a driveway(s), restriction in turning movements, etc.) as the result of an adjacent roadway improvement project is not "the" wholly determinant influence on the continuing success of that business. Construction aside, access changes are unlikely, on their own merits, to negatively impact a business. One of the goals of roadway corridor improvement projects is to clean up the sometimes cluttered distribution and alignments of sidestreet and driveway access points such that property access "order" is developed where chaos existed, and concurrently, throughput traffic delay is reduced and safety is improved. The entire corridor benefits such that customers will be enticed to use it. Improvements through access management practices can be "win-win" for both the properties, and the through traffic in a corridor. The success (or failure) of a business is dependent on a host of other, more prominent factors, including the business plan, the demand for the product, the quality of the product, local competition, price, customer service, well-trained, courteous employees, and other competitive factors. Absent something hugely impacting, like the total relocation of the adjacent street away from the business (i.e., a bypass) or construction of a view-limiting berm or noise walls, a change in access is a short-term (i.e., construction) impact at best, and upon completion, may indeed actually provide a boon to the business strip in terms of corridor enhancement. Loyal customers will learn the new access patterns. New customers may be enticed to shop now in the newly revamped corridor. They, along with future customers who on their own merits will seek out the product, will assume the new access patterns were "status quo" all along. This document is intended as a companion product of the FHWA video of the same name. Agencies are encouraged to show the short video at public meetings, and make copies of the document available as take-home products that reinforce the key message. CDs containing both the video and the document may be requested free of charge. Additionally, the video and the document may also be viewed and downloaded online at www.accessmanagement.gov or .info.
Persons with disabilities can achieve a greater degree of freedom when they have full access to a... more Persons with disabilities can achieve a greater degree of freedom when they have full access to a variety of transit modes, but this can only be achieved when the pathways to transit – the infrastructure and conditions in the built environment – allow full access to transit stops, stations, and vehicles. Since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, many transit agencies and governmental jurisdictions have made significant progress in this area. Policy initiatives, incremental enhancements, modifications, and other measures undertaken by transit agencies and their partners have significantly improved access to transit for persons with disabilities, others who rely on public transportation, and individuals who chose to utilize these services. This research study explores, through case study work, efforts that have been effective in improving pathways to transit. Interviews and site visits were conducted with five transit agencies, along with their partners, that...
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This research supports implementation of mobility planning requirements in Florida’s transportati... more This research supports implementation of mobility planning requirements in Florida’s transportation and growth management legislation, including the Community Renewal Act, HB 697 and HB 7135. The final report and spreadsheet template set forth a proposed practice to guide the review of mobility plans related to these requirements. These materials are also useful for review of local government comprehensive plan amendments aimed at mitigating transportation deficiencies on the Strategic Intermodal System. This proposed practice applies a series of criteria that represent professionally-accepted best practices for mobility planning and transportation corridor management. The selected criteria are identified in the literature as practices that support the use of alternative modes, advance corridor management objectives for major highway corridors, reduce vehicle miles of travel (VMT), and enhance the multimodal environment. Advancing these criteria through the mobility planning process will also promote more energy-efficient land use patterns and transportation systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The spreadsheet template allows local governments and reviewing agencies to assess the proposed mobility plan based upon a point system related to relevant criteria. Weights are assigned by the user to reflect the relative importance of specific criteria to the proposed plan, including a weight of zero that allows users to eliminate criteria from the assessment that are not at all applicable in the local context.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are contro... more INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are controversial, public involvement is a means of demonstrating the equity of the decision-making process to the public."-fames L. Creighron, "The Public lnvol'!lt171mt Manual» Democnq and Public Accountability The primary role of any government •gency is to serve the public. In a democracy, government m\LS't be responsive and accountable to citizens. Unfortun2tely, bureoucncies h2ve a tendency to become self-conuined. Government ogencies m.oy lose sight of their responsibility to the public as inform2tion and octivities become increasingly <kpan:mentalized. Ultimotely, ogencies m.oy become more responsive to their own needs, than to those of the people they serve. Every organization must keep itS customers cleorly in mind whenever it conduCtS business. Access, Politics, and Public Opinion Effon:s to conuol access, such as restrictive mecli.an.s or driveway controls, tend to be highly controversiol. Concerns over infringement on privore property righcs, impact on business sales volumes, the potential for cut through traffic in neighborhoods, the sofery of U-tums, and odequocy of access for trucks :are omong the issues tb.t frequently .rise in relation to access controls. Access manogement initiatives have been impeded or der2iled becawe the public was not involved in the decision process or was involved too late for meaningful debate. Without a process for responding to public concerns, planners and engineers will likely face intense political pressure to concede to demands for unrestricted access. This also increases the prospects for administrative hearings or litigation and reduces the poten~ tial for • successful outcome.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are contro... more INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are controversial, public involvement is a means of demonstrating the equity of the decision-making process to the public."-fames L. Creighron, "The Public lnvol'!lt171mt Manual» Democnq and Public Accountability The primary role of any government •gency is to serve the public. In a democracy, government m\LS't be responsive and accountable to citizens. Unfortun2tely, bureoucncies h2ve a tendency to become self-conuined. Government ogencies m.oy lose sight of their responsibility to the public as inform2tion and octivities become increasingly <kpan:mentalized. Ultimotely, ogencies m.oy become more responsive to their own needs, than to those of the people they serve. Every organization must keep itS customers cleorly in mind whenever it conduCtS business. Access, Politics, and Public Opinion Effon:s to conuol access, such as restrictive mecli.an.s or driveway controls, tend to be highly controversiol. Concerns over infringement on privore property righcs, impact on business sales volumes, the potential for cut through traffic in neighborhoods, the sofery of U-tums, and odequocy of access for trucks :are omong the issues tb.t frequently .rise in relation to access controls. Access manogement initiatives have been impeded or der2iled becawe the public was not involved in the decision process or was involved too late for meaningful debate. Without a process for responding to public concerns, planners and engineers will likely face intense political pressure to concede to demands for unrestricted access. This also increases the prospects for administrative hearings or litigation and reduces the poten~ tial for • successful outcome.
Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD), Jun 3, 2020
2020PDFTech ReportWilliams, Kristine M.Kramer, JeffKeita, YayeBoyd, TiaCenter for Transportation,... more 2020PDFTech ReportWilliams, Kristine M.Kramer, JeffKeita, YayeBoyd, TiaCenter for Transportation, Equity, Decisions & Dollars (CTEDD). University of TexasUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonUniversity of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation ResearchUnited States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology AdministrationUnited States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) ProgramCenter for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD)United StatesDecision support systemsEquity (Justice)Metropolitan planning organizationsTransportation planningProject prioritizationCTEDD 018-03USDOT - 69A3551747134Final ReportEquity is a representation of fairness in the distribution of benefits and burdens. It is an important expectation of the public in transportation planning and project selection, as these activities can have significant equity impacts. Increasingly, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and local governments are evaluating both plans and projects from an equity perspective. However, methods used by MPOs and local governments to identify and prioritize projects of benefit to traditionally underserved populations vary in scope and effectiveness. This user guide and companion equity scorecard tool provide a framework for use by MPOs and other agencies to advance equity during project screening and prioritization. Unlike traditional methods, which may only consider proximity to the population or avoiding or mitigating adverse project impacts, the criteria and methods incorporated in the tool aim to advance transportation projects for funding based on the extent to which they directly advance the needs of underserved populations. The tool is useful any time an agency is selecting among a variety of projects or screening an individual project for equity implications and identifying potential enhancements. It could be used within an agency\u2019s existing broader project evaluation scoring system or as a separate or additional assessment specific to equity. The guide and tool could also aid MPOs and local governments in formulating projects with important equity impacts and user benefits. Although developed for use by MPOs and local planning agencies to promote equity, concepts advanced by the tool and processes could be useful to any agency or organization seeking to understand and advance transportation equity.112
This paper addresses right-of-way preservation for transportation corridors and details the best ... more This paper addresses right-of-way preservation for transportation corridors and details the best practices from the State of Florida. The paper begins with an overview of the benefits and challenges in corridor preservation practice. It proceeds with the statutory and legal context for right-of-way preservation in the State of Florida. Finally, the paper reviews corridor preservation best practices and provides case examples of various techniques from local right-of-way preservation programs. Because state laws relating to local corridor preservation practice vary across the country, it is important to undertake an analysis of local planning and regulatory authority under state law prior to developing a corridor preservation program. While written in the context of the Florida experience, the concepts and practices outlined in this paper provide a basis on which planners and engineers across the country can develop a comprehensive corridor preservation program.
The purpose of this document is to assuage business owners' fears that a change in access (e.... more The purpose of this document is to assuage business owners' fears that a change in access (e.g., removal or relocation of a driveway(s), restriction in turning movements, etc.) as the result of an adjacent roadway improvement project is not "the" wholly determinant influence on the continuing success of that business. Construction aside, access changes are unlikely, on their own merits, to negatively impact a business. One of the goals of roadway corridor improvement projects is to clean up the sometimes cluttered distribution and alignments of sidestreet and driveway access points such that property access "order" is developed where chaos existed, and concurrently, throughput traffic delay is reduced and safety is improved. The entire corridor benefits such that customers will be enticed to use it. Improvements through access management practices can be "win-win" for both the properties, and the through traffic in a corridor. The success (or failure) of a business is dependent on a host of other, more prominent factors, including the business plan, the demand for the product, the quality of the product, local competition, price, customer service, well-trained, courteous employees, and other competitive factors. Absent something hugely impacting, like the total relocation of the adjacent street away from the business (i.e., a bypass) or construction of a view-limiting berm or noise walls, a change in access is a short-term (i.e., construction) impact at best, and upon completion, may indeed actually provide a boon to the business strip in terms of corridor enhancement. Loyal customers will learn the new access patterns. New customers may be enticed to shop now in the newly revamped corridor. They, along with future customers who on their own merits will seek out the product, will assume the new access patterns were "status quo" all along. This document is intended as a companion product of the FHWA video of the same name. Agencies are encouraged to show the short video at public meetings, and make copies of the document available as take-home products that reinforce the key message. CDs containing both the video and the document may be requested free of charge. Additionally, the video and the document may also be viewed and downloaded online at www.accessmanagement.gov or .info.
Persons with disabilities can achieve a greater degree of freedom when they have full access to a... more Persons with disabilities can achieve a greater degree of freedom when they have full access to a variety of transit modes, but this can only be achieved when the pathways to transit – the infrastructure and conditions in the built environment – allow full access to transit stops, stations, and vehicles. Since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, many transit agencies and governmental jurisdictions have made significant progress in this area. Policy initiatives, incremental enhancements, modifications, and other measures undertaken by transit agencies and their partners have significantly improved access to transit for persons with disabilities, others who rely on public transportation, and individuals who chose to utilize these services. This research study explores, through case study work, efforts that have been effective in improving pathways to transit. Interviews and site visits were conducted with five transit agencies, along with their partners, that...
This research supports implementation of mobility planning requirements in Florida’s transportati... more This research supports implementation of mobility planning requirements in Florida’s transportation and growth management legislation, including the Community Renewal Act, HB 697 and HB 7135. The final report and spreadsheet template set forth a proposed practice to guide the review of mobility plans related to these requirements. These materials are also useful for review of local government comprehensive plan amendments aimed at mitigating transportation deficiencies on the Strategic Intermodal System. This proposed practice applies a series of criteria that represent professionally-accepted best practices for mobility planning and transportation corridor management. The selected criteria are identified in the literature as practices that support the use of alternative modes, advance corridor management objectives for major highway corridors, reduce vehicle miles of travel (VMT), and enhance the multimodal environment. Advancing these criteria through the mobility planning process will also promote more energy-efficient land use patterns and transportation systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The spreadsheet template allows local governments and reviewing agencies to assess the proposed mobility plan based upon a point system related to relevant criteria. Weights are assigned by the user to reflect the relative importance of specific criteria to the proposed plan, including a weight of zero that allows users to eliminate criteria from the assessment that are not at all applicable in the local context.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are contro... more INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are controversial, public involvement is a means of demonstrating the equity of the decision-making process to the public."-fames L. Creighron, "The Public lnvol'!lt171mt Manual» Democnq and Public Accountability The primary role of any government •gency is to serve the public. In a democracy, government m\LS't be responsive and accountable to citizens. Unfortun2tely, bureoucncies h2ve a tendency to become self-conuined. Government ogencies m.oy lose sight of their responsibility to the public as inform2tion and octivities become increasingly <kpan:mentalized. Ultimotely, ogencies m.oy become more responsive to their own needs, than to those of the people they serve. Every organization must keep itS customers cleorly in mind whenever it conduCtS business. Access, Politics, and Public Opinion Effon:s to conuol access, such as restrictive mecli.an.s or driveway controls, tend to be highly controversiol. Concerns over infringement on privore property righcs, impact on business sales volumes, the potential for cut through traffic in neighborhoods, the sofery of U-tums, and odequocy of access for trucks :are omong the issues tb.t frequently .rise in relation to access controls. Access manogement initiatives have been impeded or der2iled becawe the public was not involved in the decision process or was involved too late for meaningful debate. Without a process for responding to public concerns, planners and engineers will likely face intense political pressure to concede to demands for unrestricted access. This also increases the prospects for administrative hearings or litigation and reduces the poten~ tial for • successful outcome.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are contro... more INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, continued 2 WHY INVOLVE THE PUBUC? "When decisions are controversial, public involvement is a means of demonstrating the equity of the decision-making process to the public."-fames L. Creighron, "The Public lnvol'!lt171mt Manual» Democnq and Public Accountability The primary role of any government •gency is to serve the public. In a democracy, government m\LS't be responsive and accountable to citizens. Unfortun2tely, bureoucncies h2ve a tendency to become self-conuined. Government ogencies m.oy lose sight of their responsibility to the public as inform2tion and octivities become increasingly <kpan:mentalized. Ultimotely, ogencies m.oy become more responsive to their own needs, than to those of the people they serve. Every organization must keep itS customers cleorly in mind whenever it conduCtS business. Access, Politics, and Public Opinion Effon:s to conuol access, such as restrictive mecli.an.s or driveway controls, tend to be highly controversiol. Concerns over infringement on privore property righcs, impact on business sales volumes, the potential for cut through traffic in neighborhoods, the sofery of U-tums, and odequocy of access for trucks :are omong the issues tb.t frequently .rise in relation to access controls. Access manogement initiatives have been impeded or der2iled becawe the public was not involved in the decision process or was involved too late for meaningful debate. Without a process for responding to public concerns, planners and engineers will likely face intense political pressure to concede to demands for unrestricted access. This also increases the prospects for administrative hearings or litigation and reduces the poten~ tial for • successful outcome.
Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD), Jun 3, 2020
2020PDFTech ReportWilliams, Kristine M.Kramer, JeffKeita, YayeBoyd, TiaCenter for Transportation,... more 2020PDFTech ReportWilliams, Kristine M.Kramer, JeffKeita, YayeBoyd, TiaCenter for Transportation, Equity, Decisions & Dollars (CTEDD). University of TexasUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonUniversity of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation ResearchUnited States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology AdministrationUnited States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) ProgramCenter for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD)United StatesDecision support systemsEquity (Justice)Metropolitan planning organizationsTransportation planningProject prioritizationCTEDD 018-03USDOT - 69A3551747134Final ReportEquity is a representation of fairness in the distribution of benefits and burdens. It is an important expectation of the public in transportation planning and project selection, as these activities can have significant equity impacts. Increasingly, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and local governments are evaluating both plans and projects from an equity perspective. However, methods used by MPOs and local governments to identify and prioritize projects of benefit to traditionally underserved populations vary in scope and effectiveness. This user guide and companion equity scorecard tool provide a framework for use by MPOs and other agencies to advance equity during project screening and prioritization. Unlike traditional methods, which may only consider proximity to the population or avoiding or mitigating adverse project impacts, the criteria and methods incorporated in the tool aim to advance transportation projects for funding based on the extent to which they directly advance the needs of underserved populations. The tool is useful any time an agency is selecting among a variety of projects or screening an individual project for equity implications and identifying potential enhancements. It could be used within an agency\u2019s existing broader project evaluation scoring system or as a separate or additional assessment specific to equity. The guide and tool could also aid MPOs and local governments in formulating projects with important equity impacts and user benefits. Although developed for use by MPOs and local planning agencies to promote equity, concepts advanced by the tool and processes could be useful to any agency or organization seeking to understand and advance transportation equity.112
This paper addresses right-of-way preservation for transportation corridors and details the best ... more This paper addresses right-of-way preservation for transportation corridors and details the best practices from the State of Florida. The paper begins with an overview of the benefits and challenges in corridor preservation practice. It proceeds with the statutory and legal context for right-of-way preservation in the State of Florida. Finally, the paper reviews corridor preservation best practices and provides case examples of various techniques from local right-of-way preservation programs. Because state laws relating to local corridor preservation practice vary across the country, it is important to undertake an analysis of local planning and regulatory authority under state law prior to developing a corridor preservation program. While written in the context of the Florida experience, the concepts and practices outlined in this paper provide a basis on which planners and engineers across the country can develop a comprehensive corridor preservation program.