master plan update - City of Boca Raton
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master plan update - City of Boca Raton
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TRANSPORTATIONA series <strong>of</strong> approaches and initiativeswill be required to implement the transportationrecommendations. These fallinto three broad categories: Policy, Regulation,and Projects.POLICYOn streets that are not under the directcontrol <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> (most notably stateroutes such as Federal Highway), the<strong>City</strong> will have to articulate its preferredpolicies (for example, to lower vehiclespeeds, improve pedestrian environment,etc.) and begin a campaign <strong>of</strong> lobbyingand negotiation with agency partners.This may involve the identification<strong>of</strong> funding that can be used to implementprojects, then working throughDOT during the project implementationprocess. It may mean implementingchanges as part <strong>of</strong> ongoing maintenanceor upgrading programs. In any case, theeffort will have to be diligent and longterm.REGULATIONMany <strong>of</strong> the proposed transportationimprovements can happen as part <strong>of</strong>redevelopment in partnership with theprivate sector. For this to occur, however,the proper codes and ordinances must bein place to communicate needs to individualproperty owners.this <strong>master</strong> <strong>plan</strong>ning effort. The issue <strong>of</strong>funding, however, will require additionalwork. Funds may be available fromFederal sources in the form <strong>of</strong> annualtransportation allocations. There maybe opportunities to apply for grants orenhancement funding. There may alsobe opportunities to explore options suchas a business improvement district, taxincrement financing, or revenue bondsto create a greater pool <strong>of</strong> local funds.REGULATORY MECHANISMSTo implement the concepts presented inthis Master Plan Update, the <strong>City</strong> willneed to make appropriate modificationsto various instruments that guide developmentand <strong>plan</strong>ning. These include:the <strong>City</strong>’s Comprehensive Plan includingthe Multi-Modal TransportationDistrict Regulations, Amended DowntownPlan, and the Amended DowntownDevelopment Order. In addition,the <strong>City</strong> should participate in FDOT’sLiveable Communities Program.PROJECTSOn the streets the <strong>City</strong> does control, aprocess <strong>of</strong> project identification, prioritization,and funding must take place. Thefirst two can largely be extrapolated from67