The Volusia County MPO is required to produce a series of planning documents in accordance with various State and Federal guidelines. These documents are developed utilizing the critical input and expertise of various MPO Committee members, technical consultants, concerned citizens, and support staff. In addition, the MPO participates in many transportation related planning studies to gather the information necessary to make informed decisions. The documents produced by the MPO are always available in draft form for public review prior to adoption by the Board. They continue to be available for review after adoption at the MPO offices. Copies are also available for distribution at a rate necessary to cover the printing expense of the document.

Federal-Aid Highway/Functional Classification System:

All highways in the United States are functionally classified using a common nomenclature to provide a consistently-defined roadway network across the country.

The functional classification is directly tied to the Federal-aid Highway System and to eligibility for Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds and other federal highway funding.  Federal Aid Roads are those on the National Highway System (NHS) or functionally classified as Urban Collector / Rural Major Collector, or higher. They are eligible for STP funds from the Federal Highway Administration.

The functional classification/federal-aid system maps included here show these systems for Volusia and Flagler Counties.  Please note that all information on these maps is subject to verification with the Florida Department of Transportation and FHWA. 

• Federal Aid Eligibility Map- Volusia County
• Federal Aid Eligibility Map- Flagler County

Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines:

On May 22, 2007, the Volusia County MPO adopted the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines. With the adoption of this methodology, the Volusia County MPO is continuing to move forward in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation, Volusia County, and local municipalities to pursue efforts to identify and develop consistent standards related to transportation impacts of proposed development.

Intergovernmental Coordination Process:

On January 27, 2009, the Volusia County MPO adopted the Intergovernmental Coordination Process. This process is geared to help provide a coordinated and consistent process for review of development projects that may significantly affect the transportation systems in other jurisdictions.

2025 Long Range Transportation Plan

The Volusia County MPO adopted the 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan at its November 22, 2005 meeting; and subsequently amended the plan at their January 24, 2006, January 23, 2007, February 27, 2007 and May 22, 2007 meetings.  The Long Range Transportation Planning process is the cornerstone of the decision-making process that is used to guide the construction of transportation improvement projects that utilize federal and state transportation dollars.

Click the link below to visit the 2025 LRTP Page.

• 2025 LRTP Page

The MPO Board adopted the fiscal year 2009/10 to 2103/14 TIP on June 23, 2009. 

Click on the links below to view the following TIP information:

• Adopted FY 2009-10 to 2013-14 TIP (Adopted 6/23/09)

• Adopted FY 2008-09 to 2012-13 TIP (Amended 5/26/09)

• Adopted FY 2007-08 to 2011-12 TIP (Amended 2/26/08)
   

• TIP Comparison Report: Adopted FY 2009-10 to FY 2013-14 TIP compared to Prior Year TIP (5/18/09)
   

• TIP Comparison Report: Adopted FY 2008-09 to FY 2012-13 TIP compared to Prior Year TIP (Amended 8/26/08)
   

Unified Planning Work Program

• Adopted FY 08/09 and FY 09/10 UPWP (4-6-09 PDF Format 5.30 MB)

Click on the link below to review the prior year UPWP:

• Prior Year FY 07/08 UPWP (Amended 11-25-08 PDF Format 9.15 MB)

Volusia County MPO Transportation Legislative Issues

Each year, the MPO Board designates several members to serve on the Legislative Issues Subcommittee. The subcommittee establishes a list of priority issues that will be supported by the MPO during the upcoming state and federal legislative sessions.

2005 Legislative Issues (PDF Format)
2006 Legislative Issues (PDF Format)
2007 Legislative Issues (PDF Format)
2008 Legislative Issues (PDF Format)

 

Bicycle and Pedestrian School Safety Study

 The 2007 Volusia County MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian School Safety Study (Phase 2) analyzed bicycle and pedestrian safety issues within the Volusia County elementary school walk zones and provided recommendations for improvement.  Safe walk zones encourage people to ride their bicycles or walk to school.  The study identified priority projects and resources that schools and local governments can use to implement the recommendations.

Click the link below to visit the 2007 Bicycle and Pedestrian School Safety Study.

 ·       2007 Bicycle and Pedestrian School Safety Study

 

SR 417 Extension Study

The SR 417 Extension Study was a yearlong effort undertaken by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise to investigate the feasibility of a new toll road in Seminole and Volusia Counties.  In early 2002, Volusia County, Seminole County, the Volusia County MPO, and METROPLAN Orlando all passed resolutions asking Florida's Turnpike Enterprise to study the feasibility of a new toll road.

The planning analysis reviewed transportation demand, environmental impacts, local support, and financial feasibility.  More than fifty working meetings were held with technical professionals and the public actively engaged.  The result was that Florida's Turnpike Enterprise found an environmentally sound route with good local support that could ease traffic congestion on Interstate 4 and SR 415.

However, the proposed estimated revenues of a toll road fell significantly short of the project's estimated costs.  Therefore, without local funding partners the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise cannot advance this project.

For more information on the SR 417 Extension Study, click on the link below to review the full report.

SR417 Extension Study (File Size: 4.4 MB)

Transit Development Guidelines Examples

 

Other Planning Documents

The following documents are also available for review or purchase. For additional information, please contact the MPO staff.

Priority Project Lists Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Booklet	The Priority Project Lists Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Booklet The Priority Project Lists Fiscal Year 2007-2008 booklet explains the process and criteria used to develop the MPO's priority list of projects.  The Priority Project Lists were adopted by the MPO on June 26, 2007, August 28, 2007 and September 25, 2007.  Click on the link below to download the complete document. Priority Project Lists Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Booklet
Level of Service and Traffic Count Map Books	2007 LOS Map Book-6.2 MB 2007 Traffic Count Map Book-8.3 MB   2006 LOS Map Book-10.5MB   2006 Traffic Count Map Book-11.3 MB
Congestion Management System Plan (CMS)	Congestion management describes a systematic procedure for identifying locations in the transportation system that are deficient and then looks at developing and implementing solutions to alleviate the “bottlenecks” to improve traffic flow.  The Congestion Management System (CMS) Plan was adopted as part of 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan (Chapter 9). Click on the link below to jump to the 2025 LRTP page.  From there go to Chapter 9. 2025 LRTP Page
Transit-Oriented Development Guidelines	This document presents a comprehensive set of development design standards that will provide for the integration of transit service into developing and redeveloping areas.  The design standards will be useful as a guide to the public, elected officials, planners, developers, engineers, architects and others involved in the planning, design, review and approval of land development projects. Click here to view the Transit Development Guidelines examples
Transit Development Plan (TDP)	The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a five-year planning document that provides an overall assessment of the transit needs throughout Volusia County. The TDP also outlines VOTRAN's vision for public transportation in our community and establishes transit goals that are integrated with other adopted plans such as the Long Range Transportation Plan and local Comprehensive Plans. Click on the link below to download the complete 2007-2016 Transit Development Plan. 2007-2016 Transit Development Plan  17.3MB (PDF Format)
Votran East Side Transit Study Final Report June 2009	Votran East Side Transit Study Final Report June 2009
Public Participation Plan (PPP)	The Public Participation Plan (PPP) has been developed as a way to initiate proactive efforts for providing complete information, timely public notice and full access to key decision making.  The PPP was adopted by the MPO on April24, 2007.  Click on the link below to view the current adopted PPP.    Adopted Public Participation Plan - 561 KB (PDF Format)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan	Adopted - Volusia County MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan    (PDF Format)
Title VI Implementation & Accomplishment Plan	Adopted - Title VI Implementation & Accomplishment Plan  (PDF Format) Title VI Complaint Procedures-Adopted September 26, 2006      (PDF Format)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)	The Volusia County MPO has adopted the State of Florida Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) policies and procedures.  Click on the link below to view the State of Florida DBE Program Plan. State of Florida (DBE)-217 KB (PDF)
Volusia County MPO Annual Financial Report FY ending 9/30/07	Volusia County MPO Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2007
Year 2009 Local Government Directory	This document is published on an annual basis and provides contact information for all Volusia and Flagler County municipalities and members of the local legislative delegates. Local Government Directory 2009 - 605 KB (PDF Format)