A. The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is the independent regional transportation planning agency for all of Duval and the major parts of Clay, Nassau and St. Johns Counties. In coordination with our agency members and partners, we develop plans and programs to guide the region's transportation planning process including the Long Range Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program. We also conduct studies and provide a regional forum for identifying and addressing transportation issues. In addition to these planning and programming tasks, we address immediate needs by overseeing the delivery of services to the transportation disadvantaged and providing direct services to commuters and employers.
Q. How is the North Florida TPO funded?
A. We are funded by federal and state grants and local assessment of member municipalities and transportation agencies.
Q. Who serves on the North Florida TPO Board and Committees?
A. The Board is comprised of elected officials and transportation agency representatives in the TPO boundary area. Our Committees include transportation professionals and citizen volunteers. For membership lists, please visit the Board & Committees section.
Q. How can I obtain copies of current agendas and minutes?
A. You can obtain current and the past month?s agendas and minutes on the Board & Committees pages. To request previous agendas and minutes, please contact us at info@firstcoastmpo.com.
Q. Can I attend the Board or Committee meetings?
A. North Florida TPO Board and Committee meetings are open to the public. Please see the Meetings & Events page for specific dates and times.
Q. Where is the North Florida TPO's office?
A. We are located at 1022 Prudential Drive near Baptist Hospital on the Southbank of downtown Jacksonville.
Q. How can I become involved in the transportation planning decision-making process?
A. Please visit the Get Involved page for information and links to public involvement opportunities.
Q. How can I find transportation plans and statistics?
A. Our Library and Links pages contain a wealth of information. If you would like hard copies of TPO documents or are unable to find a document, please contact us at info@firstcoastmpo.com.
Q. What are the future plans for rapid transit in our region?
A. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), inconjunction with the Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) and North Florida TPO, is leading the development of rapid transit. Please go to www.jtafla.com for more information.
Q. How is the North Florida TPO planning for the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists?
A. Please visit the Biking & Walking page to learn more about our work for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Q. How is the North Florida TPO involved in ITS?
A. The North Florida TPO, in conjunction with FDOT and JTA, is championing the development of the region?s Intelligent Transportations Systems (ITS) Coalition and Master Plan. Visit the ITS section of the site to learn more.
