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The Florida Department of Transportation to Host M-CORES Suncoast Connector Task Force Meeting October 14, 2019 PDF Download
The Florida Department of Transportation to Host M-CORES Northern Turnpike Connector Task Force Meeting October 14, 2019 PDF Download
FDOT Launches M-CORES Studies at Task Force Meeting August 27, 2019 PDF Download
The Florida Department of Transportation Announces the M-CORES Kick-Off Meeting August 20, 2019 PDF Download
FDOT announces members of the M-CORES Task Forces August 1, 2019 PDF Download
FDOT Announces Website for
Florida Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M‑CORES)		 July 31, 2019 PDF Download

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August 27, 2019 – Plenary Session and Initial Individual Task Force Meetings

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 - The Southwest-Central Florida Connector task force meets for the first time.
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 - Karen Kiselewski facilitates the first meeting of the Southwest-Central Florida Connector task force.
August 27, 2019 - Senator Bill Galvano, Florida Senate President, speaks to reporters about M-CORES.
August 27, 2019 - The Southwest-Central Florida Connector Task Force meets for the first time.
August 27, 2019 - Kevin J. Thibault, P.E., Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, speaks to reporters about M-CORES.
August 27, 2019 - Christine Kefauver facilitates the first meeting of the Northern Turnpike Connector task force.
August 27, 2019 - All M-CORES task force meetings are open to the public.
August 27, 2019 - The Northern Turnpike Connector task force meets for the first time.
August 27, 2019 - Hal Beardall facilitates the first meeting of the Suncoast Connector task force.
August 27, 2019 - Greg Evans, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation District Two Secretary, chairs the first meeting of the Suncoast Connector task force.
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 - The Southwest-Central Florida Connector task force discusses the consensus-building process.
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.

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Florida Map Individual Study Areas Suncoast Corridor Northern Turnpike Corridor Southwest-Central Florida Corridor
Florida Map Combined Study Areas

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August 27, 2019 – M-CORES Kick off
8/27/19 M-CORES Suncoast Connector Task Force
8/27/19 M-CORES Northern Turnpike Connector Task Force
8/27/19 M-CORES Southwest-Central Florida Connector Task Force

Soundbites
Senator Bill Galvano
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Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. – M-CORES Task Forces
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Kevin J. Thibault, P.E.
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Tom Byron
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Greg Evans
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L.K. Nandam
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Christina Colon
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Jason Peters
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Michelle Dennard
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Paul Owens
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B-Roll
B-Roll: M-CORES Task Force Meeting August 27, 2019 – Morning Session
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B-Roll: Task Force Meeting – Public Input
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Fact Sheets

Suncoast Connector Fact Sheet 2 MB PDF Download
Northern Turnpike Connector Fact Sheet 2 MB PDF Download
Southwest-Central Florida Connector Fact Sheet 2 MB PDF Download

Presentations

Suncoast Connector Study Area Considerations 8 MB PDF Download
Northern Turnpike Study Area Considerations 9 MB PDF Download
Southwest Central Florida Connector Study Area Considerations 9 MB PDF Download
Suncoast Connector Study Area Overview 4 MB PDF Download
Northern Turnpike Connector Study Area Overview 4 MB PDF Download
Southwest-Central Florida Connector Study Area Overview 7 MB PDF Download
Suncoast Connector Products Work Plan Roles – Afternoon Session 144 KB PDF Download
Northern Turnpike Connector Products Work Plan Roles – Afternoon Session 154 KB PDF Download
Southwest Central Florida Connector Products Work Plan Roles – Afternoon Session 144 KB PDF Download
FDOT Secretary Kevin J. Thibault’s opening remarks
for August 27, 2019 M-CORES Kick-off		 5 MB PDF Download
Overview of Senate Bill 7068 5 MB PDF Download
Overview of Transportation Development and Planning 1 MB PDF Download
Task Force Products, Work Plan, Roles & Responsibilities 126 KB PDF Download

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Newsletters

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