Support places that balance their economic and natural assets so the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
FHWA - FTA Scenario Planning Program Faith Hall FTA, Office of Planning & Environment Rae Keasler FHWA, Office of Planning DRCOG MetroVision 2040 Workshop June 7, 2012 FHWA/FTA Support places that balance their economic and
Faith Hall – FTA, Office of Planning & Environment Rae Keasler – FHWA, Office of Planning
Support places that balance their economic and natural assets so the diverse needs of local residents can be met now and in the future.
Transportation Choices Housing Choices Economic Competitiveness Support Existing Communities Align Federal Policies Value Communities
By working together, [HUD, DOT, and EPA] can make sure that when it comes to development— housing, transportation, energy efficiency—these things aren’t mutually exclusive; they go hand in hand. And that means making sure that affordable housing exists in close proximity to jobs and transportation. That means encouraging shorter travel times and lower travel costs. It means safer, greener, more livable communities. President Barack Obama
“Support economic vitality; Increase safety and security of motorized and
Increase accessibility and mobility of people
Protect and enhance the environment,
– 23 USC 134-35 / 49 USC 5303-5304
Regional Planning and Challenge Grants
Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
Urban Circulator Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Transportation Housing and Urban Development
TPCB offers comprehensive training & technical
assistance
Supports state, local, regional, and tribal governments,
transit operators, and community leaders
Webinars, NHI / NTI, Travel Model Improvement Program,
Center for Transit Oriented Dev’t, Research: TCRP / NCHRP ; Scenario Planning Workshops; Peer Exchanges
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www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/scenario_and_visualization/
Webinars
Scenario Planning Guidebook
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Share Models of Local Successes Continue Coordination to Make Government Work Better Help Communities Solve Problems
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