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How was the 2060 FTP prepared? In developing the Florida Transportation Plan, the 2060 Steering Committee worked together to create a shared vision for the future of transportation in Florida and developed goals, objectives and strategies necessary to achieve that vision.
The Steering Committee drafted the plan based on the input of the public and key partners, and recommended a draft plan to be presented to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation. Numberous public outreach activities, including statewide webinars and regional workshops, as well as outreach to partners, including briefings to state, regional, and local partners in the public, private, and civic sectors provided opportunities for the committee to receive input. Committee members included a diverse set of representatives, including: transportation providers; federal, state, regional and local public agencies; economic development, business, military, community and environmental interests; and members of the public. To view members and meeting materials, please visit the Learn More section. The 2060 FTP Advisory Groups developed initial draft goals, objectives and implementation strategies for consideration by the Steering Committee. Groups included:
The Advisory Groups were chaired by members of the Steering Committee and included additional public, private and civic representatives. To view members and meeting materials, please visit the Learn More section. Key advisors included a State Agency Advisory Group that addressed cross-cutting issues. Internal support for the process was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation's staff including a Technical Advisory Group and a Partner and Public Involvement Committee.
FTP Process Schedule
What is the Florida Transportation Plan? What is the 2060 FTP? The Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) is the state’s long range transportation plan. The 2060 FTP provides a vision for the future of transportation over the next 50 years. The 2060 FTP identifies the goals, objectives, and strategies to address the long-term needs of the state transportation system and to guide the expenditure of federal, state, and local transportation funds. The FTP enables partners to work together when making decisions affecting the transportation safety, security, preservation, and mobility needs of our state. As the statewide transportation plan for all of Florida, the 2060 FTP is developed with the cooperation of the many public, private, and civic partners involved in transportation. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is charged by state law with convening these partners and the public to develop a state transportation plan every five years. The 2060 FTP was finalized in December 2010. The 2060 FTP fulfills federal and state requirements to develop a long range strategic plan, is intended to be transparent and informative, and is designed to provide a framework for successive policy and investment decisions.
How is the FTP related to other efforts? The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) prepares numerous statewide plans to provide input to the FTP. The FTP provides the overall policy framework for the Strategic Intermodal System Strategic Plan (SIS) and related modal system plans (e.g., highway, rail, aviation, transit, seaport, waterway). The SIS provides a framework to link together the modal plans and integrates passenger and freight mobility, which cut across modal boundaries. During development of the 2060 FTP, the FDOT and its partners drew upon the SIS and statewide modal planning for critical information, including key issues, trends, and needs assessments. In turn, the 2060 FTP goals and objectives will provide a framework for future updates of the statewide modal plans. Partner plans and additional background resources are available here. In addition to FDOT plans, there are many plans developed by metropolitan planning organizations, state agencies, local governments, regional planning councils, modal partners and others, which provided input into the development of the FTP. By state law the FTP must be reconciled, to the maximum extent feasible, with MPO long range plans. FDOT recognizes the importance of other plans beyond those covered in law. During the plan development process FDOT relied on its extensive public and partner outreach efforts, Steering Committee, and Advisory Groups to obtain input on the important issues identified in related partner plans and initiatives.
How did the FTP process involve partners and public? The 25 organizations represented on the Steering Committee were key statewide partners of FDOT, along with one citizen. Over time, the number of statewide partner groups has grown to nearly 80 (click here to view). An integral part of FDOT’s public and partner outreach strategy was to involve as many statewide, regional and local partners and members of the public, as early and as often as possible in the process. This was facilitated through active outreach to members of the public and through innovative involvement opportunities. Because the 2060 FTP is a plan for all of Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation wanted to involve as many partners, stakeholders and citizens as possible. Several varied and convenient opportunities to participate in the 2060 FTP, including:
All partner and public input was considered by the Florida Department of Transportation in a timely manner. Input was presented to the 2060 FTP Steering Committee on a regular basis for its consideration.
How were key issues identified and addressed in the FTP? Many issues were identified through early discussions with partners and members of the public. Throughout 2010, partner briefings, regional workshops, and outreach activities were held around the state to gather long term issues of regional and local importance. State, regional and local government agencies and commissions provided input on key issues in their long range plans.
Why look out to 2060? With input from many Floridians, the 2060 FTP expresses a 50 year vision for the state’s transportation system – a vision to help ensure our state’s economy, environment and communities provide quality places to live for future generations. For the first time, the planning horizon for the FTP extends beyond 20 years. This broad perspective helped to: Address tomorrow's opportunities – The 2060 FTP acknowledges the immediate challenges facing us today, but also focuses on the opportunities and issues, which may arise over the next 50 years. Some emerging issues are complex, such as the future of the fuel tax, the potential effects of global climate change on infrastructure, and the development of modal choices. These issues are inherently long term in nature and necessitate long term solutions. Reflect partner plans – The 2060 FTP recognizes the efforts and value of partners in coordinating long term planning. Regional visioning efforts are increasingly looking out 50 years. Other statewide partner efforts include the 1000 Friends of Florida 2060 study; the Energy and Climate Action Team examination of climate change issues over a 50-year period; and the Century Commission for A Sustainable Florida’s efforts to develop a vision for Florida over 25 and 50-year periods. Recognize change takes time – The 2060 FTP plans for long term demographic, economic, environmental, technological, cultural and governmental transformations and consider the lasting impacts of those changes. For example, recent initiatives to create a statewide passenger rail system with connections to regional and local commuter rail and transit systems will take longer than 20 years to implement. Leave a positive legacy – The 2060 FTP reflects the accomplishments, cooperation and input of citizens and partners thus leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of Floridians.
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