PHASE 3 - DEFINE & PRIORITIZE KEY PROJECTS

Phase 3 of the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) focused on identifying and prioritizing specific transportation projects for implementation over the next 25 years. Through public surveys, community events, and stakeholder input, the MPO gathered feedback on which projects should receive priority consideration for funding.

PUBLIC OUTREACH RESULTS

As part of Phase 3, the MPO conducted multiple outreach activities: an online Project Priorities Survey, a Learn About Local Priorities event at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, and a Project Priorities Forum held in the spring of 2025 at State College of Florida in Bradenton.

The online survey was completed by 42 respondents, including residents, transportation professionals, and local government representatives. This detailed survey attracted highly engaged residents and transportation experts committed to the prioritization process. Combined with the stakeholder forum and community events, these activities provided comprehensive input on regional transportation priorities.

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND INSIGHTS

Through the survey and public engagement events, clear community preferences emerged for how transportation investments should be prioritized:

Top Project Types Prioritized by the Community:

  1. Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements

  2. Complete Streets

  3. Roadway Capacity

  4. Safety Improvements

The results revealed strong community support for multimodal transportation options, with pedestrian, bicycle, and Complete Streets improvements representing the top community priorities. This preference aligns with the "Creating a Balanced Future" vision established in Phase 1, emphasizing connectivity options that provide alternatives to driving while enhancing safety and accessibility for all users.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The results of Phase 3 informed the development of the Cost Feasible Plan, which identified which projects can be implemented within available funding over the next 25 years. With all community surveys now complete, the draft 2050 LRTP entered a public comment period, providing one final opportunity for residents to review and provide feedback before the plan's final adoption.

PHASE 2

EVALUATE OUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Let’s evaluate the current state of our transportation system and identify actionable improvement strategies and projects.

SUMMER 2024 - SUMMER 2025

PHASE 3

DEFINE & PRIORITIZE KEY PROJECTS

Let's take a look at the full menu of possible projects to achieve that 2050 vision, and then prioritize projects based on projected federal funds over the next 25 years. 

SUMMER 2025 - FALL 2025

PHASE 1

DEFINE A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Let's work together to define a vision of what we want our transportation system to look like in 25 years and how we want to get there. 

SPRING 2024 - SUMMER 2024

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Join public meetings, workshops, advisory groups, and engage with us on social media to contribute to the transportation planning process!