1. Purpose
Tool needed to assist in planning for regional multimodal improvements in West Central Florida
Develop a regional model to forecast travel patterns across the 11 county West Central Florida region
Integral component in securing funding for major regional transportation improvements

2. 5 Existing Models in Region
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Model
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Pasco
Hernando
Citrus
SMC Model
Sarasota
Manatee
Charlotte
Polk County Model
Hardee County Model
Desoto County Model

3. Development Challenges
Incorporation of 5 Different Trip Generation Models
Differences in Trip Purposes
External Zone Structures
TAZ Structures
Transportation Networks
Mode Choice Models

4. Validation Comprehensive Regional Validation Reasonableness Tests
57 Externals along Model Boundaries
Maintain Integrity of Volumes On Facilities That Traverse Model Boundaries
Regional Mode Choice Model Calibration

5. Application

6. Next Steps Incorporation of Individual Model Updates
Study Area Expansion
Trip Generation Model Enhancements
Mode Choice Model Enhancements
Continued Revision to Accommodate Future Regional Analyses