Lesson 3 Planning Roles & Responsibilities 3-1
Learning Outcomes Identify and describe transportation and land use planning processes Describe the relationships among these processes and how they can be linked Identify the players in transportation and land use planning and development and explain their roles and responsibilities Recognize the legitimacy of politics and the impact political views have on the process 3-2
Overview of Planning Process Land Use Transportation Local Comprehensive Plan Transportation Plan Public Facility Plans Area/ Neighborhood Plans Corridor and Area Plans Functional Plans Zoning/Development Regulations and Guidelines Project Programming Development Review and Permitting Project Development Project Implementation Project Implementation 3-4
Lesson 3: Planning Roles & Responsibilities 3.1 Transportation Planning & Project Development Roles 3.2 Land Use Planning 3.3 Linkages & Coordination Among Processes 3-5
Key Players State departments of transportation (DOTs) Transportation/regional mobility authorities Transit agencies Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and regional planning agencies Local jurisdictions Tribal governments U.S. government agencies 3-6
Transportation Planning Process Current Transportation System Monitoring and Evaluation Visioning and Goals Land Use Forecasts Project Solutions Non-Project Solutions Future Needs STIP/TIP Potential Solutions Long-Range Plan 3-7
Major Provisions of Federal Code Mandates transportation planning in urbanized areas and statewide Designates MPO as metropolitan planning agency Identifies planning factors to consider Requires fiscally constrained plans and programs Provides for early and continuous public involvement 3-8
Who Pays for It? Federal funds SAFETEA-LU FHWA (STP, PL, SPR, TCSP, Bridge, Interstate Maintenance, Recreation Trails, etc.) FTA (Section 5303, 5307, 5309, 5311, etc.) State and local match and other discretionary funds State gas tax and/or general funds Sales tax dedication Property tax levy Bonding Development fees Toll, fares and other user fees 3-9
Other Transportation Planning Activities Corridor planning Subarea planning Business district/ activity center Interchange Neighborhood Modal planning Transit Bicycle & pedestrian Water & airports Other topics ITS Freight Highway safety 3-11
Lesson 3: Planning Roles& Responsibilities 3.1 Transportation Planning & Project Development Roles 3.2 Land Use Planning 3.3 Linkages & Coordination Among Processes 3-12
Land Use Control in the U.S. All 50 states have adopted zoning and enabling legislation, relegating land use control to local jurisdictions States vary in how they award planning authority Home-rule provisions State constitutions Legislation Adoption of municipal charters 3-14
Elements of Land Use Planning Comprehensive plan Subarea/neighborhood/ specific plans Zoning ordinance and map Subdivision regulations Design guidelines Parking requirements 3-16
Available Guidance Fourth in a series of transportation/ land use guidebooks produced by PennDOT Publication 688 Training offered 3-17
Available Guidance Pending PennDOT document Publication 622 3-18
Related Municipal Tools Other land use ordinances Adequate public facilities ordinances Transfer of development rights Major thoroughfare plan/official map Sewer and water master plans Capital Improvement Program 3-19
Other Types of Plans Watershed plans Federal land management plans Resource management plans Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Historic districts Center for Watershed Protection and Maryland Department of Natural Resources 3-20
Decision-Makers in Land Use Planning Local governing body holds most power and responsibility Planning commission reviews plans Board of zoning appeals or adjustment grants variances Planning staff review and support 3-21
Other Players Other review boards Design review Historical commission, etc. Other city departments Public works Fire chief School board, etc. The public Property owners and developers Neighbors/abutters Interest groups 3-22
The Developer 3-23
State Involvement Environmentally sensitive areas Major development review Comprehensive plan review, crossacceptance Florida State approval New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan consistency Washington consistency with State growth management policies 3-24
Case Study Interagency Coordination: Blue Ball Properties 3-27
Blue Ball Properties Wilmington, Delaware World headquarters for AstraZenica Delaware Economic Development Office offered over $40 million in grants and tax credits Case Study Department of Natural Resources held nearby land for state park Source: McCormick Taylor, Inc. 3-28
Multi-Agency Effort DelDOT developed $100 million of roadway improvements Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control held nearby land for state park Case Study Source: McCormick Taylor, Inc. 3-29
Master Plan Improvements to: Transportation Recreation Historic Resources Environmental Resources Case Study Source: McCormick Taylor, Inc. 3-30
Lesson 3: Planning Roles & Responsibilities 3.1 Transportation Planning & Project Development Roles 3.2 Land Use Planning 3.3 Linkages & Coordination Among Processes 3-31
Transportation Planning Process Current Transportation System Monitoring and Evaluation Visioning and Goals Land Use Forecasts Project Solutions Non-Project Solutions Future Needs STIP/TIP Potential Solutions Long-Range Plan 3-32
Transportation Planning Process Land Use Impacts Monitored Current Transportation System Land Use Goals Projects Designed for Land Use Context Monitoring and Evaluation Project Solutions Non-Project Solutions Visioning and Goals Future Needs Land Use Forecasts and Scenarios Land Use Criteria in Project Selection STIP/TIP Land Use Solutions Solutions Potential Solutions Long-Range Plan 3-33
Case Study Regional Planning & Visioning: Charlotte, North Carolina 3-35
Centers and Corridors Plan Case Study Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission. 3-36
Corridor and Subarea Planning Case Study Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission 3-37
Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Transit Area Policies Case Study Source: City of Charlotte. 3-39
Roadway and Streetscape Design Case Study Source: City of Charlotte. 3-40
Transit-Oriented Development Case Study Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission 3-41
Individual Modes Offer Unique Opportunities to Plan 3-42
Overview of Planning Process Land Use Transportation Local Comprehensive Plan Transportation Plan Public Facility Plans Area/ Neighborhood Plans Corridor and Area Plans Functional Plans Zoning/Development Regulations and Guidelines Project Programming Development Review and Permitting Project Development Project Implementation Project Implementation 3-43
Champions For Linking Land Use & Transportation MPO staff, board members State DOT staff City staff planning, public works, etc. Local elected officials and planning boards Citizens/interest groups Developers Other parties 3-44
Additional NHI Training NHI-142043 The CMAQ Program: Purpose & Practice NHI-152069 Metropolitan Transportation Planning 3-45
Additional NTI Training Introduction to Metropolitan Transportation Planning Introduction to Statewide Transportation Planning State and Metropolitan Transportation Programming 3-46
Review List at least four agencies that are responsible for transportation planning, and identify their geographic or functional area of responsibility List at least four key players involved at the local level in land use decisionmaking List at least four processes through which transportation and land use can be coordinated 3-47