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Putting the Pieces Together

Transportation is not just being able to get from point A to point B. It involves a comprehensive planning process that considers important components such as air quality, alternative modes of transportation, improvements to current roadways, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Most importantly, the planning process involves the public.

The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serves as the unified voice of Broward County to state and federal legislators about transportation needs and concerns. As the County’s voice, the MPO places special emphasis on providing equal access to transportation planning choices through public outreach initiatives. The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is the blueprint for the regional transportation system with a time horizon through 2035.  The LRTP process is one of many ways that the MPO engages the public. It is also how the MPO evaluates the need for and choices involved in transportation infrastructure planning.  From now until December of 2009, the Broward MPO will be working with communities throughout the county to develop the 2035 LRTP. 

New to this LRTP is the coordination between the Broward MPO, Miami-Dade County MPO and Palm Beach County MPO to create a tri-county transportation plan that will provide travel choices for the regional transportation needs.