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RESOLUTION NO. 26R-03-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE CITY’S TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER THE PLANNING LEVEL CONCEPTS INTO ENGINEERED DESIGNS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution to approve the City's Transportation Master Plan Recommendations.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The Broward MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) is the regional transportation planning agency for Broward County, Florida. Its role is to plan, prioritize, and fund transportation projects that include roads, public transit, bike/pedestrian infrastructure, freight, and emerging mobility solutions. Their jurisdiction covers all 31 municipalities in Broward County, coordinating across cities, the county, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and other agencies. It is their responsibility to manage the allocation of federal and state transportation dollars for projects in the county.
The City of Lauderhill & Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) entered into an agreement wherein they sought to assist the City in developing a Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The overall goal was to create a data-driven, multimodal transportation strategy that improves safety, mobility, and connectivity while supporting the City’s land use and long-term vision.
Develop a Comprehensive Multimodal Transportation Plan. The scope of work was intended to guide the development of a Transportation Master Plan for the City of Lauderhill that evaluates and enhances the city’s overall transportation system. The plan focuses on creating a safe, convenient, and efficient multimodal network that supports vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, an...
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