1 MPO Public Involvement Efforts During 2012 Presented to the: CMS/ITS on January 16, 2013 PAC on January 25, 2013 TAC on January 28, 2013 CAC on January 28, 2013 MPO Board on February 8, 2013 LCB on March 6, 2013 by MPO Staff

MPO Public Involvement On June 10 th 2011, the MPO Board approved the Updated Public Involvement / Participation Plan. The PIP supports and encourages public involvement in the planning process. The PIP is designed to ensure opportunities for the public to express its views on transportation issues and to become active participants in the decision making process. 2

MPO Public Involvement During the FHWA Federal Certification, the review team commended the MPO for its efforts with regard to public involvement. They specifically commented on: –The New MPO Website –The Quick TIP –New MPO Member and Committee Member Orientations –The MPO Road Show –Interaction at CAT / ATM Operations Meetings The MPO staff has assembled the results of all of their activities throughout 2012 and incorporated them into this PowerPoint. 3

4 Public Involvement Tool - Attendance at Community Events In 2012 – the staff attended 18 community events In 2011 – the staff attended 16 community events In 2010 – the staff attended 16 community events In 2009 – the staff attended 15 community events In 2008 – the staff attended 16 community events Some of the 18 community events attended are as follows: –Mobility Management Workshops –Smart Growth Coalition Meetings –CTST Meetings and the Walk to School Day –20 th Annual TD Technology and Training Conference –River of Grass Greenway Project Public Meeting and Stakeholder Meetings –Golden Gate Community Stakeholder Meetings –US41 / CR 951 Design Public Meeting –Fare Equity Analysis Public Meeting –Vanderbilt Drive Corridor Public Meeting –I-75 / Everglades Blvd. Public Meeting 4

5 Public Involvement Tool – Hosting Informational or Committee Workshops The MPO Held: –Joint Lee / Collier MPO, TAC, CAC and PAC Meetings / Workshops related to: –FDOT / FHWA / FTA Certification Public Meeting –Comprehensive Pathways Plan Ad/Hoc / Stakeholder Meetings –Joint Agency Workshops related to: The 2035 LRTP Minor Update Comprehensive Operational Analysis Comprehensive Pathways Plan 5

Public Involvement Tool – Participate in Regional Activities Regional coordination –Submitted Lee/Collier TRIP Priorities –Adopted Bi-County Regional Network Map –Attended CUTS Meetings –Attended District One Model Coordinating Meetings –Attended FDOT/FHWA Planning Quarterly Meetings –Attended MPOAC Meetings 6

7 Distribution of Information GOALS Legal Advertisements to legally advertise any meeting as required by Florida Statute. Press Releases to have a minimum of 50 per year In 2012, the MPO placed 13 required Legal Ads. In 2011, the MPO placed 17 required Legal Ads. In 2010, the MPO placed 25 required Legal Ads. In 2009, the MPO placed 15 required Legal Ads. In 2008, the MPO placed 14 required Legal Ads. In 2012, the MPO drafted and submitted 89 Press Releases. In 2011, the MPO drafted and submitted 94 Press Releases. In 2010, the MPO drafted and submitted 116 Press Releases. In 2009, the MPO drafted and submitted 88 Press Releases. In 2008, the MPO drafted and submitted 67 Press Releases. 7

Distribution of Information (Continued) GOALS Newspaper Articles / Media Coverage to be mentioned, quoted or referenced in 6 articles per year. Mass mailings and mass distributions to have a maximum 2% return rate In 2012, the MPO Board or MPO Staff were the focus of over 15 newspaper articles and 3 Letters to the Editor In 2011, the MPO Board or MPO Staff were the focus of 8 newspaper articles and the focus of one Fox News Story In 2010, the MPO Board or MPO Staff were the focus of 18 newspaper articles In 2009, the MPO Board or MPO Staff was the focus or was quoted in 25 newspaper articles and one feature on the Lee Pitts Live Show. In 2008, the MPO Board was the focus of 22 newspaper articles. The MPO conducted two mass mailings of the MPO newsletter. The MPO is continually working to meet the goal of an under 2% return rate. 8 8

9 Distribution of Information (Continued) GOALS Published newsletters two times per year. Public review of documents to be available at municipal buildings and libraries The MPO produced two Newsletter mailings in The MPO submitted 13 Projects / Reports Available for Public Review. 9

Distribution of Information (Continued) GOALS Monitor the number of committee and board meeting packets distributed in 2012 Respond to a minimum of 10 phone inquiries received from the public Conduct Surveys as needed 2012 In 2012, the MPO assembled and delivered or mailed via FedEx 1,331 agenda packets In 2011 & 2010, the MPO assembled and delivered over 1,300 agenda packets. In 2012, the MPO responded to 45 inquiries requesting detailed explanations of various MPO documents or functions. In 2011, staff responded to 35 inquiries In 2010, staff responded to 23 inquiries No surveys were conducted in

11 Distribution of Information (Continued) GOAL Host MPO orientations for new members and gain positive feedback afterward from the participants. Web site statistics is to have 150,000 hits per year. Use of the MPO Logo MPO staff hosted 6 orientations. Staff received all positive comments. In March, the MPO hosted an LCB member orientation during the committee meeting. XThere were 23,489 hits and 5,022 visits. X The new website calculated hits differently and staff is working with the new data to streamline and modify this goal. The MPO makes every attempt to place the logo on all products, publications and materials for all MPO sponsored activities.

Adopted Plans in 2012 Adopted the Major Comprehensive Pathways Plan Update 2035 LRTP Amendment CAT Fare Analysis Study Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP) Transit Development Plan (TDP) 12

13 Public Involvement Tool – MPO Website 13

14 Website Statistics By Quarter 14

Website Statistics By Year 15

16 Committee Member Attendance One of the “Best Practices” noted by the federal review team during certification was the reporting of attendance at committee meetings. The following slides are charts for each MPO committee and the representation / attendance at each meeting. This is meant for informational purposes to demonstrate what geographical areas of the MPO are being adequately represented in committee meetings. 16

17 CAC Attendance 17 In 2012, the CAC held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2011, the CAC held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 80% of those meetings. In 2010, the CAC held 13 meetings and attained a quorum at 77% of those meetings. In 2009, the CAC held 14 meetings and attained a quorum at 86% of those meetings. NOTE: all vacancies are highlighted in yellow.

18 TAC Attendance 18 In 2012, the TAC held 11 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2011, the TAC held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2010, the TAC held 14 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2009, the TAC held 14 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. The TAC attained a quorum at 100% of their meetings since attendance was tracked for these presentations.

19 PAC Attendance 19 In 2012, the PAC held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2011, the PAC held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 90% of those meetings. In 2010, the PAC held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2009, the PAC held 12 meetings and attained a quorum at 92% of those meetings.

20 CMS/ITS Attendance 20 In 2012, the CMS/ITS held 7 meetings and attained a quorum at 88% of those meetings. In 2011, the CMS/ITS held 5 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2010, the CMS/ITS held 6 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2009, the CMS/ITS held 5 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings.

21 LCB Attendance 21 In 2012, the LCB held 5 meetings and attained a quorum at 80% of those meetings. In 2011, the LCB held 6 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2010, the LCB held 4 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2009, the LCB held 4 meetings and attained a quorum at 75% of those meetings.

MPO Attendance 22 YearMeetingsQuorum Meetings100% Quorum Meetings100% Quorum Meetings100% Quorum Meetings100% Quorum

23 Projects for the Future Staff is considering adding some functions to the website such as: –Surveys –Translation Capabilities –Video Capabilities Approval of the Comprehensive Operational Analysis Approval of the 2035 LRTP Minor Update Naples Park Walkable Community Study CAT American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) Study 23

24 Thank you! Questions? Comments? 24

25 MPO Attendance 25 In 2012, the MPO held 11 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings In 2011, the MPO held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2010, the MPO held 10 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings. In 2009, the MPO held 13 meetings and attained a quorum at 100% of those meetings.