China Plans Huge Buses That Can DRIVE OVER Cars
• China is “going green” by beginning production of the “3D Express Coach” in late 2010
•Allows cars to travel underneath, while carrying up to 1400 passengers
•Will take a year to produce and cost $73 million to build the futuristic transportation system
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LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
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Chapter 2 Transportation Impact
Process
Largest ChapterMuch is the same
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The Basic Steps
Moving away from the steps being mostly based on the 4 step model process
Traffic Trends Spreadsheet
Employee Factors for Models
Turns square feet to employees
Pass-by Trips
Trip Internalization
FDOT Now working with CUTR to get more data
LOS Handbook Update Materials and Links
Multi Modal LOS Tools
Community Capture
Local Government Comp Plan Reviews
Elements
Review of FLUM Amendments
Resource Guide
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Transportation Concurrency-Related
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Chapter 3 Comprehensive Planning
Local Government Comprehensive Plan Reviews
Concurrency Alternatives
TCEA Options
Dense Urban Land Areas
Other Subjects
Multimodal Transportation Districts
Backlog Authorities
Links to DCA Guidance
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Comp Plan Checklist
Chapter 4 Developments of Regional
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Latest Statute Facts
DRI Checklists
DRI Checklists
Methodology Meeting
Application for Development Approval (ADA )Sufficiency
ADA Review
Development Order (DO) Review
Project Monitoring & Report Review
Notice of Proposed Changes/Substantial Deviation Determination
Chapter 5 Mitigation
New Realities and Broadening Options
• Enhancing operational efficiency on existing transportation system • Increasing other modal options • Increasing system capacity
New Realities and Broadening Options
• Recognize the limitations of travel demand modeling in multimodal analyses
Proportionate Share
Appendices
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