Goals & Foundational Elements

MAP Broward’s program goals are as follows:

Create Connectivity

·         Vehicle-to-Infrastructure connectivity

·         Reduce information “silos”

·          Robust public engagement

·         Multi-agency coordination

·         Wayfinding improvements

·         Open, transparent communication

·         Reduce gaps in facilities (pedestrian, bicycling, and roads)

·         More options to connect to Public Transit

·         Fiber Optic Network for mobility innovations

Improve Transit Service

·         Fully-fund existing capital and operating costs of Municipal Community Shuttles

·         Fund justified expansion and new Community Shuttle service

·         Fully-fund improved levels of Paratransit

·         Sustainable, low/no emission services

·         Improved amenities on fixed routes

·         Enhance safety, reliability, and accessibility

·         Premium transit investments

Traffic System Management

·         Intersection Improvements

·         Traffic light synchronization

·         Road widening

·         Increase traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks

·         Traffic calming and safety elements

  Enhance Multimodal Options

·         Improve safety of multimodal travel options

·         Expand facilities for walking, bicycling, transit, and micro-mobility

·         Evaluate utilization of multimodal facilities

•    Support the Low-Stress Multimodal Mobility Master Plan and Broward Safety Action Plan

Economic Development and Benefits

·         An overall program goal of 30% for local business participation benefits certified small businesses registered in Broward County. This ensures surtax dollars benefit local communities, businesses, and employment. Keeping local dollars working in our local economy!

·         A goal of $2.5B of leveraged funds from state and federal sources expands the resources available to invest in transportation initiatives, using a local dedicated source of revenue

·         Capacity building and technical assistance to assure small businesses are certified and can compete for surtax funding

·         Direct, indirect, and induced job creation in many sectors, including high-wage industries, anticipating 30,000 new jobs over 30 years

·         Promote employability and equity with apprenticeships and other programs directed at areas with high unemployment and under employment