Walter Brooks, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission
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This document summarizes the activities and priorities of the Regional Planning Commission (RPC). The RPC is responsible for long-range transportation planning as the metropolitan planning organization. It develops plans like the long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan and short-range Transportation Improvement Program. The RPC guides transportation investments, facilitates public participation, and coordinates with various advisory councils and agencies. Key focus areas include improving roads, transit, biking, and walking infrastructure while incorporating priorities around safety, preservation, mobility, and livability.
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- 1. Connect Policy ForumWalter R. Brooks, Executive DirectorRegional Planning CommissionJuly 21, 2011
- 2. Regional Planning CommissionBuilding a Sustainable Community
- 3. Regional Planning CommissionLegal AuthorityState Enabling Legislation
- 5. Federal Mandates Regional Planning CommissionU.S. DOT PrioritiesSafety
- 6. Preservation (State of Good Repair)
- 9. Environmental SustainabilityRPC as the Metropolitan Planning OrganizationLong Range Transportation Plan
- 10. AKA: Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
- 11. Short Range Transportation Plan
- 12. AKA: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Transportation InvestmentsAverage Annual Investments1991 – Current $71.9M/year2040 PlanSystem Preservation 42%
- 14. Bike/Ped 10%
- 16. New Starts 50% Local Share
- 17. Operating Cost TMAs 100% Local Small Urbans 50/50%Inter-City Rail FRA (not FTA)
- 18. Transportation Investments – FY-09
- 19. Transportation Investments – FY-10Total Investments $203m87 Projects
- 20. RPC Annual Allocations from the State Transportation Fund for the New Orleans Urbanized Area
- 21. public Participation in the Planning ProcessNew Directions 2010 and BeyondFederal Programs Integration
- 22. Emphasis on increased public participation and education
- 23. Greater democratization of decision-making
- 24. Renewed Central City Focus RPC’s Citizens Survey
- 25. Regional Planning CommissionRecurring Issues and ThemesRoads
- 26. Repair Streets and Sidewalks
- 27. Improve Operational Controls(fix signals, add turn lanes, traffic safety) Transit
- 31. Transit shelters and Trip Info Regional Planning CommissionRecurring Issues and ThemesBike and Pedestrians
- 32. Add Bike Lanes
- 34. UPWP Projects Feasibility StudiesHow We Make DecisionsRPC Transportation Policy CommitteeRPC StaffAdvisory CouncilsComplete Streets Advisory Council
- 35. Transit Advisory Council
- 36. Freight Advisory Council
- 37. Regional Livability Advisory CouncilTechnical Advisory Committee Parish & Planning Directors
- 38. Parish Department of Public Works
- 39. Parish & City Chief Administrative Officers
- 40. Local Transit Operators
- 41. Louisiana DOTD
- 42. New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
- 43. Port of New Orleans
- 44. LA Motor Transport Association
- 45. Louisiana Airport Authority
- 46. National Safety Council
- 47. Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission
- 48. Crescent City Connection Commission
- 49. U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- 50. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- 51. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)RPC StaffThe General Public
- 52. Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation PlanPrepare Strategic Action Plan for Implementation of GoalsPassage of HCR 131Begin plan implementationPrepare & Adopt Coordinated Plan 201020112007
- 53. RPC’s Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation PlanIdentifies transportation needs of the elderly, disabled, and low income
- 54. Provides strategies for meeting those needs
- 55. Prioritizes transportation services for funding and implementation
- 56. Was developed through a process involving representatives from transportation providers, human service agencies, Parish departments, LaDOTD, and advocacy groups
- 57. Coordinated Planning Process Quarterly Meetings1. Provide forum for discussion between human service agencies, advocacy groups, transit providers, LA DOTD, etc.2. Identify ways to implement strategies in the plan3. Inform related planning initiatives, such as the Comprehensive Operations Analysis and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)4. Raise issues, concerns, and needs regarding public transit and human services transportation5. Prioritize strategies for funding and implementation6. Develop input into the plan 2012 update7. Strengthen cooperation and coordination between stakeholders
- 58. RPC’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Has Trained190Engineers and Planners 31 Police in 8 Jurisdictions 27 Citizens
- 59. RPC’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Program EffectivenessBicycle fatalities are45%Pedestrian fatalities remain thesame, but reported injuries are5.64%
- 60. Making Livable Communities HappenThe Magazine Street Example
- 63. Despite the infrastructure improvements…sometimes you can’t teach an old dog new tricks
- 65. TULANE AVENUE
- 66. Magazine Street
- 67. Harrison Avenue
- 68. Leake Avenue
- 69. Andrew Higgins Drive
- 70. Andrew Higgins Drive
- 71. Wisner Blvd. and Trail
- 72. Phase I – I-10 East Beautification
- 73. Thank youWalter R. Brooks, Executive DirectorRegional Planning Commission