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Date:
August 27, 2019
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) launched the Florida Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) program at a kick-off event August 27 at the Tampa Convention Center.

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FDOT Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E., opening remarks 5 MB PDF Download
Overview of Senate Bill 7068 5 MB PDF Download
Overview of Transportation Development and Planning 1 MB PDF Download

Documents

Agenda 548 KB PDF Download
Public Sign-In Sheets (redacted) 11 MB PDF Download
M-CORES Meeting #1 – Plenary Session Notes 257 KB PDF Download
M-CORES Meeting #1 – Legal Questions 331 KB PDF Download

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August 27, 2019 - Task force members representing state agencies, water management districts, local governments, environmental organizations and other stakeholders assembled at the Tampa Convention Center to begin their consideration of the M-CORES study areas.
August 27, 2019 - Sen. Bill Galvano, Florida Senate President, and Kevin J. Thibault, P.E., Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, listen to the proceedings at the morning plenary session.
August 27, 2019 - Members of the public attending the M-CORES kickoff meeting could provide input in writing, by typing comments into a laptop station, by signing up to make their comments publicly or by giving their input verbally to a court reporter.
August 27, 2019 - Senator Bill Galvano, Florida Senate President, speaks to reporters about M-CORES.
August 27, 2019 - Kevin J. Thibault, P.E., Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, speaks to reporters about M-CORES.
August 27, 2019 - All M-CORES task force meetings are open to the public.
August 27, 2019 - Senator Bill Galvano, Florida Senate President, said that #MCORES offers “endless possibilities” for innovation. He encouraged task force members to anticipate future needs in such areas as autonomous, connected, electric and shared vehicle technology; shared-use nonmotorized trails; freight and passenger rail; and public transit.
August 27, 2019 - FDOT General Counsel Erik Fenniman briefed task force members on the Sunshine Law and public records laws at the plenary session on August 27.
August 27, 2019 - Florida Department of Transportation Chief Engineer Will Watts, P.E., provided an overview of the M-CORES program, which is intended to revitalize rural communities, encourage job creation and provide regional connectivity while leveraging technology, enhancing the quality of life and public safety, and protecting the environment and natural resources.
August 27, 2019 - Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E., welcomed task force members to their first meeting and challenged them to plan for growth while protecting and preserving Florida’s fragile environment. The task forces are directed to consider concepts to combine right-of-way acquisition with acquisition of lands to facilitate environmental, wildlife habitat and water quality protection as they make their assessments and recommendations.
August 27, 2019 - Florida Department of Transportation Chief Planner Huiwei Shen described transportation corridor planning and development in Florida. In addition to the work of the three M-CORES task forces, FDOT will perform a thorough project evaluation according to its own rules, policies and procedures, including a full Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study.
August 27, 2019 - Christine Kefauver, an M-CORES task force facilitator, stressed the importance of public involvement and consensus building. “Consensus will be the ultimate foundation of the success of these corridors,” she said.