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Item P01 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 3/20/02 Division: Mayor McCoy Bulk Item: Yes No X Department: BOCC-3 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution petitioning the Governor and Legislators to mandate drivers education in our public schools and to strive to make US Highway 1 the safest possible highway and for the Clerk to forward resolution to the Governor and our Legislators. ITEM BACKGROUND: PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: TOTAL COST: BUDGETED: Yes No X COST TO COUNTY: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH YEAR APPROVED BY: County Atty_ OMBlPurchasing_ AGENDA ITEM # DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: DOCUMENTATION: Included: X To Follow:_Not Required:_ DISPOSITION: Revised 2/27/01 HAR-II-02 15,41 FROH,HON~OE COUNTY ATTY OFFICE 10,3052923518 PAGE 1/2 1() ~ll Mayor Charles 'SOJUlY' McCoy RESO'~U1'JON NO. 2002 A RESOI.UTlON OF TIlE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNT\', FLORIDA TO PETITION TJfE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATORS TO MANDATE DRIVERS EDUCATION m OUR PUBUC SCHOOLS AND TO IMPROV"~ TRAFFIC SAFETY OF US mC;HW A Y lITHE OVERSEAS mcuw A Y) WHEREAS, Monroe County is, to a greater e:<<ent than any other county in the Stale of Florida, subject to regulation by the: State (as an Area of Critical State ':oncem) and by numerous agencies of the United States;. and WHEREAS, the Federal and State governments Own most of the land in Monroe County; and WHEREAS, the Florida Keys designation as an Area of Critical Concern limits and mandates what local government C;U1 do to address its infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS, the Horida Keys is a linear, hundred and twenty mile archipelago connected by a single thread ofroad and "ridges, connected to the mainland by two 2-lanc roads, and WHEREAS, the initial overland connection of these Keys was made by private enterprise (i.e., Henry Flagler's East Coasl Railroad); and WHEREAS, the initial vehicular connection of these Keys was made by local initiative and financing; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida now has primary responsibility for this singular means of hmd ingress and egress; and WHEREAS, the safety of our citi~ns is the fir:;t priority of government; and WHEREAS, any major traffic accident on a bridge or 2-lane segment of the Overseas High~ay halts highway traffic and ,~ommerce tor extended periods of time; and WHEREAS. head-on collisions occur frequently on the two lane segments of this highway, often with fatalities and grave injuries; and WIl.EREAS. the Sheriff shares our concerns and has volunteered to provide the vehicles for Drivers Education. . ~~~ 'tlc. GC1t/ ~ ~"t.Q_.Q fen ~(h~e.-__.~~/}... ~ ~~ fI-A\....L ~ ~~ ~ ~~ \~ ca.. ~ l~ ~ ~+~~ ~ +. ~o..(Q.. ~Q ~ ~ ~ ~ W\~ ~. .. . "-'- (<>'w.---LtA- .. W~~ -I-l.. ~61o ~'l~-\-b~. ~~ ~ -\t..LflX:>T G.c\~~ O~ -;IilI ~, "!>:(~ 'C-.-- -~) ~.. tF ~ \ho.M... 'J ~ .u C39Ct.... ~ a...& tla- v:>~ - ~ .A.Jl/l>- HAR-II-02 15,42 FROH,HONROE COUNTY ATTV OFFICE 10,3052923516 PAGE 2/2 WHEREAS. recent loss of life resulting from traffic accidents in the Florida Keys proves the necessity for driver~safety education that addresses tho hazards (If Florida Keys traffic conditions; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNT\' COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, nORJDA as foHows: Sfttion I. The Governor and Legislatun: of the State of Florida are hereby requested to mandate and implement driver education in the schools ofMomac County. Section 2. The State of Florida OOT should forthwith identify uut implement staIe-of-the an engineering and tr.lffic safety measures to make this singular 120 mile cOJUlection from the mainland to mile. marker zero as safe as possible, PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioneno of Monroe County, Florida, at a rccu1ar meeting of ,;aid Board held on the day of March. 2002, Mayor Charles 'Sonny' McCoy Mayor Pro Tem Dixie Spehar Commissioner Murray Nelson Commissioner George Neugent Commissioner Nor. Williams (SEAL) Attest: DANNY L. KOUlAGE, Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By Deputy Clerk. By Mayor/Chairperson DriverEdJ02 ~ ERT NI "Z. o"n -/ f!!) ~~ ~ Published by The Florida Department of Transportation Office of Policy Planning December 2000 www.fladot.com/planning/2020ftp "'0"'0. Fi'l. .' "d ~ ,..~. ... .::.on a Transportation Plan -f!t FLORIDA'S POPULATION ay- Tomorrow, Marshall Kelley Department of Elder Affairs Rob Palmer Florida Planning and Zoning Association Servando Parapar Miami-Dade Expressway Authority Danny Pleasant/Dan Gallagher City of Orlando Don Skelton District Office, FOOT Dave Lee, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT Vicki Matsumura, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT Terry Kraft, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT .. Economic Development Advisory Committee AI Latimer, Chair Enterprise Florida Nancy Leikauf, Vice Chair Florida Ports Council Mary Helen Blakesley Office of Tourism. Trade and Economic Develop- ment Michael Blaylock Jacksonville Transportation Authority Jim Brantley Florida Rural Economic Development Council Sheri Coven Florida Association of Regional Councils Don Crane Floridians for Better Transportation Edward Ellegood Spaceport Florida Authority Cindi Marsiglio Florida Chamber of Commerce Bill Hunter Association of Florida Community Developers Chris Kelly Florida League of Cities Fred Martin Florida Economic Development Council Jane Mathis Florida Transportation Commission Austin Mott, III VISIT Florida Honorable Bob Rackleff Leon County Commission Donna Ross Florida Attractions Association Roger Pittman Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Manny Then District Office, FOOT Matt Ubben Florida Transportation Commission Sally Patrenos, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT Glenda Hunter, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT Richard Glaze, Staff, Consultant to Policy Planning, FOOT Sustainability/Preservation Advisory Committee Charles Pattison, Chair 1000 Friends of Florida Susan Tramer, Vice Chair Broward County Planning Council Susan P. Ajoc Neighborhood Partnership Program Tom Beck Florida Department of Community Affairs Michael Busha Florida Association of Regional Councils Linda Crider Florida Bicycle Association Marcia Elder Florida Chapter, American Planning Association Julio Fanjul South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Lynn Griffin Florida Department of Environmental Protection Honorable Mary I. Johnson Orange County, Board of Commissioners Beth Lemke Florida Chapter, American Planning Association Mark Reichert Florida Transportation Commission William Renner Florida Redevelopment Association Joy Riddell Pedestrian Roadshow Alan Shelby Florida Association of Counties Scott Wolff Mainstreet Program, Florida Department of State Rob Magee, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT David Blodgett, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT Ed Lee, Staff, Policy Planning, FOOT FOOT: Florida Department of Transportation 18 Update Committee Members These Floridians, representing interests as diverse as Florida itself, contributed their time and expertise to updating the 2020 Florida Transportation Plan. Many of the strategies necessary to implement the goals and objectives of the Plan are the result of their tireless efforts, Their dedication to securing Florida's future is sincerely appreciated, Steering Committee Thomas F. Barry, Jr., Chair Secretary, FOOT Ken Morefield, Vice-Chair Assistant Secretary, FOOT John Browning, Jr. Chairman, Florida Transportation Commission Honorable Minor Bryant Hardee County Commission Rick Chesser District Secretary, FOOT Honorable Paula Delaney Mayor, City of Gainesville Honorable Glenda Hood Mayor, City of Orlando Nancy Houston Assistant Secretary. FOOT AI Latimer Enterprise Florida Nancy leikauf Florida Ports Council Honorable David Mills Chairman, Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council Scott Paine Citizen Representative Charles Pattison 1000 Friends of Florida James E. St. John Federal Highway Administration Steve Seibert Secretary, Department of Community Affairs Honorable Kelley Smith Chairman, House Transportation Committee Christine Speer Assistant Secretary, FOOT David Struhs Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection David Twiddy District Secretary, FOOT Tony Villamil/Pamela Dana Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development Honorable Daniel Webster Chairman, Senate Committee on Transportation Ysela L10rt (ex officio) State Transportation Planner, FOOT Bob Romig, Staff, Office of Policy Planning, FOOT Mobility Advisory Committee Honorable Paula Delaney, Chair Mayor, City of Gainesville Honorable Jeff Koons, Vice Chair City of West Palm Beach Robert C. Apgar Attorney at Law Kevin Bakewell American Automobile Association William Coulter Florida Airport Managers Association Wayne Daltry Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Linda Dixon City of Gainesville Martin Fiorentino Transportation Cornerstone Study Committee Howard Glassman Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council Bill Ham Florida Transportation Commission Robert Hebert Freight Stakeholders Task Force Gema Hernandez Secretary, Department of Elder Affairs Joann Hutchinson Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged 17 Introduction Florida, in 2020, will be shaped by the actions of those who came before us and the choices we make over the next 20 years, Current trends show that economic activity and transportation demand in Florida will grow even faster than the population over the next 20 years. Today's transportation system serves almost 16 million residents, 59 million visitors, and vast movements of freight within and across the state's borders, By 2020, the system will need to serve a projected population of 21 million residents, 87 million visitors annually, and a monumental increase in freight movement. This 2000 Update of the 2020 Florida Transportation Plan is the result of a year-long process that assessed the impact that this rapid growth will have on our transportation system, The goals and ob- jectives in this plan form a policy framework to guide crucial invest- ments in Florida's 21 st Century transportation system to respond to this growth in a manner that strengthens our economy, provides mobility choices for all and supports our environment and commu- nities, The 2020 Florida Transportation Plan is a plan for all of Florida- not just the Department ofTransportation, To achieve its transpor- tation mission, Florida will depend on the collective efforts of many entities, each with well-defined roles and responsibilities, Though the Department of Transportation has the principal responsibility for the statewide movement of people and goods, it also shares re- sponSibility with other public and private interests in addressing system safety, the preservation and operation of facilities, and local and metropolitan area mobility needs, Like any dynamic plan, the Florida Transportation Plan will con- tinue to be revised to respond to new ideas, as well as changes in social, economic, and environmental factors affecting our transpor- tation system and travel needs, I encourage your continued partici- pation in setting the course for Florida's 2151 Century transportation system, Thomas F. Barry, J P.E, Secretary, Florida Department ofTransportation Florida's Transportation Mission Florida will provide and manage a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods, white enhancing economic competitiveness and the quality of our environment and communities, Mode Those parties with interests in transportation facilities and services, including the public, local governments, metropolitan planning organiza- tions, public and private sector users and provid- ers, Native American Nations, the Florida Depart- ment ofTransportation, and other federal and state agencies, Actions taken to protect existing natural and human environments, investments and mobility options, A short-term (5-10 years), specific, measurable, intermediate end that is achievable and marks progress toward a goal. Stakeholders Individuals and groups with an interest in the outcomes of policy decisions and actions, Livable Community Natural Environment Partners Preservation Short Range Objective Strategic Intermodal System Anyone of the following means of moving people or goods: aviation, bicycle, highway, paratransit, pedestrian, pipeline; rail (commuter, intercity passenger and freight), transit, space and water, A neighborhood, community or region with compact, multidimensional land use patterns that ensure a mix of uses, minimize the impact of cars, and promote walking, bicycling and transit access to employment, education, recreation, entertainment, shopping and services, The surroundings not made by humans within which the transportation system operates, This includes both physical and ecological aspects, including traditional cultural resources, A transportation system comprised of corridors, facilities and services of statewide and regional significance, including appropriate components of every transportation mode, including appropriate bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, Sustainability Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future. Vision A description of the future physical appearance and qualities of a community, 16 Glossary This glossary was assembled by the Florida Department of Transportation's Office of Policy Planning to define terms in the context used in the Florida Transportation Plan, based on discus- sions with the Update Committees and other sources, Community A physical or cultural grouping of stakeholders with common interests created by shared proximity or use. Community can be defined at various levels within a larger context (e,g" neighborhood or city or metropolitan area or region), Consultation When one party confers with another identified party and, prior to taking action(s), considers that party's views, Demand A set of strategies that promote increased Management efficiency of the transportation system by influencing individual travel behavior. Human Environment Impacts Incident Intelligent Transportation Systems Intermodal Long Range Goal Long Range Objective MPO The surroundings in which people conduct their lives, including built and natural environ- ments, as well as cultural resources, The effects of a transportation project, including (a) direct (primary) effects; (b) indirect (second- ary) effects; and (c) cumulative effects. An event that causes a temporary, significant disruption in transportation services, The integrated application of advanced information, electronic, communications and other technologies to address transporta- tion problems. Relating to the connection between any two or more modes, A long-term (20-25 years) end toward which programs and activities are ultimately directed, A long-term (20-25 years) general end that is achievable and marks progress toward a goal. Metropolitan Planning Organization - an organi- zation of local elected or appointed officials responsible for coordinating transportation planning in a metropolitan area of at least 50,000 people. l5 Safe transportation for residents, visitors and commerce Traveling safely is the public's highest expecta- tion from the transportation system, Ongoing coordination among all agencies is necessary to cover the many factors related to improving safety, such as driver skill level, driver impairment, the use of safety equipment, vehicle condition, and road and weather conditions. In 1999, 2,290 people died on Florida's highways, Though highway fatality rates have been falling in recent years, Florida's death toll has remained higher than the national rate for more than 20 years. Studies show that less than one percent of crashes are attributed to road-related conditions, Florida also has the highest pedestrian fatality rate in the nation. One-in-eight bicycle fatalities in the United States occurs in Florida. These statistics indicate that we must expand our concerns beyond motor vehicle safety to address other forms of transportation, We must also continue to be ready to respond quickly to events requiring evacuation, and to minimize response times to accidents, 1999 Fatality Rates (per 100 million vehicle miles traveled) Florida United States 2,1 1.5 Additional Information The 2020 Florida Transportation Plan and supporting informa- tion are available at the website www.f1adot.com/planning/ 2020ftp. This is the most timely and efficient way to obtain these documents and related information about transportation in Florida, . Implementation Guidance Policy Guidance for Implementing the FTP Steering Committee Reports Strategies for Implementing the FTP Advisory Committee Reports . Policy Support Documents Published by the Department of Transportation FTP Short Range Component FDOT's Implementation Plan Annual Performance Report Progress in Implementing the FTP Trends and Conditions Information to Assist Decision Makers Revenue Forecast Handbook A Forecast of Available Revenues Modal Plan Summaries Related Plans Transportation Policy Framework Laws, Rules, Procedures and Standards Public involvement Opportunities to Influence Decisions You can also obtain the 2020 Florida Transportation Plan Support Documents by contacting: Florida Department ofTransportation Office of Policy Planning 605 Suwannee Street, MS 28 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 (850) 414-4800 (850) 488-3567 (fax) 1 l4 Next Steps Cooperation among all Partners will be essential to implement the 2020 Florida Transportation Plan (FTP), The Florida Depart- ment ofTransportation (FOOT) is responsible for the FTP and will take the lead by improving its decision-making processes and encouraging Partners to make similar improvements, such as these: . Follow the Guiding Principles and pursue the implemen- tation strategies recommended in the Steering Commit- tee Report; . Better incorporate the wide range of community, eco- nomic, land use, cultural, environmental and other issues that are impacted by transportation; . Provide public involvement opportunities early and often in planning and project development; and . Reflect the guidance contained and referenced in the FTP in updates and implementation of metropolitan plans, local government comprehensive plans and strategic regional policy plans, In cooperation with its Partners, the Department will also: . Establish and designate the Strategic Intermodal System and adopt a strategic plan to fund and manage it; Reconcile statewide modal plans with this FTP; Identify corridors of regional and statewide significance, and assist local governments in identifying corridors of commu- nity significance; Develop quantified short-range objectives for implementing the 2020 FTp, beginning with the 2001 Short Range Compo- nent of the FTP; Reconcile the Department's Program and Resource Plan and Work Program with the 2020 FTP,beginning with the 2002-03 programs; Further define the roles and responsibilities in transpor- tation decision-making; and Continue to identify emerging issues that may impact Floridians and the transportation system, . . . . . . 13 Long Range Objectives . Reduce the rates of motor vehicle, bicycle and pedes- trian fatalities. . Improve the safety of highway/railroad crossings and other locations where modes intersect. . Improve the safety of commercial vehicle operations, . Improve the safety of seaport, rail and public airport facilities, . Improve the safety of services, vehicles and facilities for transit, and for the transportation disadvantaged, . Minimize response times of each entity responsible for responding to crashes and other incidents. . Implement hurricane response and evacuation plans in cooperation with emergency management agencies, 2 Preservation and management of Florida's transportation system Florida has invested billions of dollars in roads, rail networks, airports, transit facilities and services, seaports and other elements of the transportation system, Regular maintenance and improvements keep these assets operating efficiently, extend their useful life and can delay the substantial cost of reconstructing or replacing them, The owners of these assets should preserve them for future generations, The department, for example, makes substantial investments in meeting established standards for routine maintenance and the condition of highway pavement and bridges. Managing the transportation system also means making sure the existing system efficiently carries more people and goods to keep up with the demand of population growth, an expanding economy, and ever-increasing travel. Increased use of Intelligent Transportation Systems, demand management, access management, incident management and other techniques can reduce the need to build more travel lanes, 3 About 48 percent of state investments will add capacity to the transportation system, The share of capacity funds planned for improvements to the Strategic Intermodal System will be deter- mined after that System has been designated. New capacity will result from the following: . adding new lanes and other construction that will improve travel on state highways; . assisting airports, seaports and transit systems; and . supporting rail and intermodal initiatives, Safety and System Management include addressing statewide safety concerns, meeting objectives for highway resurfacing, bridge repairs and replacements, and operating and maintaining state highways, This will take about 30 percent of all state and federal revenues between now and 2020, Engineering and Support will be 22 percent of all expenditures, This is for planning, engineering and administering of the above state investments. Metropolitan Investments Florida's 25 metropolitan planning organizations will adopt updates of their long-range plans by 2001, At that time, it will be possible to identify the planned investments of federal, state, local and private resources in metropolitan areas, Making the Investments Count State, metropolitan and local plans will continue to show that the cost of needed improvements exceeds available revenues, It is essential that Partners cooperate to achieve maximum return on investments as they implement these plans. This means that Partners must pursue innovative financing and partnership opportunities, They must use system management tools to reduce the need for costly increases in capacity, Land use and transportation decisions must be more coordinated to help manage increasing demand for transportation and to help implement desired development patterns, 12 Planned Investments The Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) and metropolitan plan- ning organization long-range plans must be "cost feasible': The cost of planned improve- ments and maintenance must be balanced with revenues that can be reasonably expected. State investments will be balanced with available revenues as more detailed FTP implementation plans and project costs are developed, Revenue Estimates Estimates of revenues and investment are for state and federal funds administered by the state, Funds adminis- tered by local governments and the private sector are not included, State Revenues and Investments Federal revenues finance about one-third of the state program, They are expected to grow about two percent each year, State revenues should grow about four percent each year, This reflects the expected increase in travel and automatic inflation adjust- ments to a major part of the state motor fuel tax, These funds will be invested to achieve FTP goals, meet state and metropolitan priorities and support rural development strategies. The chart below shows planned state investments over the next 20 years, deflated to 1998 dollars for consistency with current metropolitan planning organization plans, Without this adjustment, the total amount is $108 billion. Planned Investments of State and Federal Funds Safety and System Management $22 Billion (30%) Engineering and support $15 Billion (22%) 2001 - 2020 Total = $72 Billion (1998 Dollars) 11 Long Range Objectives . Adequately maintain all elements of the transportation system to protect the public's investment for the future, . Increase the efficiency of the transportation system using appropriate technologies, . Reduce the number of commercial vehicles that illegally exceed weight limits on Florida's public roads and bridges. . Manage access on Florida's public roads to preserve capacity and enhance safety and mobility, . Improve incident management to minimize the impact on traffic flow, 4 A transportation system that enhances Florida's economic competitiveness Florida has a rapidly growing economy, It is soon to become the third most populous state, ranks fourth in total personal income, and has the fifth largest economy (in terms of Gross State Product) in the United States. Despite recent increases in international trade and high technology employment, one-third of Florida's employment is in the services sector, which typically is made up of low-wage jobs. This is one reason that per capita income in Florida ranks just twentieth nationally. An efficient, interconnected transportation system is key to Florida's economic prosperity and its ability to compete in the domestic and global economies, Intrastate highways, the rail network, airports and seaports are the backbone of today's system, They provide the primary means for long- distance movement of goods between Florida and markets in other states and countries, They serve national and international visitors who travel to and from Florida. Strategic investments to expand today's system and to link the major elements into a cohesive intermodal network can strengthen Florida's economy and help create better jobs in the 21 sl Centu ry, 5 Corridors - Planning issues and design elements should vary, based on the intended function of the corridor, All modes should be considered, Emergency Preparedness - Have plans and resources ready for emergency response services, incident management and timely evacuations, Consider all modes and the needs of the transporta- tion disadvantaged, Interconnectivity/Accessibility -Improve connections between modes to provide smooth transfers of people and goods. Mode Choice - Consider the unique advantages of each mode of travel when deciding what choices should be available, Environment - Integrate planning and decision-making for transportation, land use, water and natural resources, Livable Communities - Make transportation decisions with the goal of livable communities in mind, Patterns of Development - Consider existing development patterns, as well as more efficient ones, in making transportation decisions. "One size fits all" may not best serve all Floridians' interests, Preserving Options - Current decisions and actions should leave desirable options in the future. Safety - Stress safety in meeting all travel needs. Planning for Needs - Coordinate and consult with customers, partners and stakeholders early and often. Establishing Priorities - Consider the needs of all customers and the use of new technologies, Providing Facilities and Services - Form partnerships that maximize public and private participation to enhance financing and implementation, Provide funding and implementation flexibility, Public Participation - Early and effective public involvement is critical at every decision-making step, yet there must be a point when the focus shifts from "if" the project should be imple- mented to "how." 10 How to Get There Public and private sector officials, with input from the general public, will make many decisions and commitments to implement the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP), Coordination of those decisions will require new ways of thinking about transportation and factors related to it. The following pages describe: . Guiding principles . Planned investments through 2020 . Next steps to implement the FTP, and how to obtain additional information, Strategies for implementing the FTP can be found in the Steering Committee Report, available on the website, www.fladot.com/planning/2020ftp Guiding Principles The following principles provide guidance for a wide range of decisions made by various agencies and the private sector as they implement the FTP, They should be considered as a whole, with no one principle being considered in isolation from the others, It is important that the unique needs of various development types within urbanized, transitioning urban, and rural areas be consid- ered when applying these principles, Global Economy - An effective transportation system is a key contributor to Florida's global competitiveness, Transportation Investments -Invest only after understanding the economic consequences, Transportation and Land Use - Transportation system efficiency requires coordination of transportation and land use decision- making, Transportation System Efficiency - Reduce reliance on single- occupant vehicles to improve efficiency. 9 Long Range Objectives . Establish, construct and manage Florida's Strategic Intermodal System, . Provide for smooth and efficient transfers for both passen- gers and freight between seaports, airports, railroads, highways and other elements of the strategic intermodal system, . Reduce delay for people and goods movement through increased system efficiency and multi modal capacity. 6 A transportation system that enhances Florida's quality of life Quality of life in Florida depends upon healthy ecosystems, livable communities, a sound economy, responsible consumption of non- renewable resources and mobility options for the efficient movement of people, goods and services, There are increasing demands for: . transportation facilities that are compat- ible with the communities they serve; . transportation and land use decisions that are better coordinated to encourage more efficient land development and travel options; and . more reliance on alternatives to single- occupant vehicles. Air quality in Florida's urban areas is better than in many areas of the country, but continued growth in population and vehicle use may soon lead to problems in meeting federal standards in several metropolitan areas. Florida is second only to Hawaii in the number of threatened or endangered plants and wildlife species, Increasing pressures on water quality and quantity, and on sensitive wetlands, present challenges to all Floridians, The impacts on citizens, communities, cultural resources and the environment must be a con~ideration in all transportation investment decisions and the design and construction of transportation improvements, Particular atten- tion should be paid to the relationship of mobility to economic development and the sustainability of rural communities, 7 Long Range Objectives . Design the transportation system to support communities' visions, compatible with corridors of regional and statewide significance, . Design the transportation system to include human scale, pedestrian, bicycle, transit-oriented and other commu- nity-enhancing features, where appropriate, . Design the transportation system in a way that sustains human and natural environments and conserves non-renewable resources, . Increase access to and use of alternatives to the single- occupant vehicle, . Enhance the availability of transportation services to persons who are transportation disadvantaged, and ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of those services, . Ensure that the transportation decision-making process is accessible and fair for all communities and citizens of Florida, 8