September 22 TRAC Update

TRAC Update Transportation & Redevelopment Action Committee
Newsletter 7
September 22, 2009


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For information on a new report for coastal communities, a video presentation about smart growth, and a chance to attend events related to local transportation issues, please read on!

Best,TRAC

Reports: Smart Growth for Coastal & Waterfront Communities
Read "Smart Growth for Coastal and Waterfront Communities." This guide builds on ten smart growth principles to create coastal and waterfront-specific strategies for development. The guide includes an overview of the unique development challenges and opportunities along the water and provides specific approaches to development that include a description of the issues, tools, techniques and case studies. The report was released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the International City/County Management Association, and Rhode Island Sea Grant.

Smart Growth & our Commissioners
Watch Peter Katz, Sarasota County's director of smart growth and urban planning, present information on smart growth to the County Commission

Transportation Events & Meetings

• "Smart Growth Dumb Growth", hosted by USF's Institute for Public Policy & Leadership
  Wednesday, September 30th 4:00 - 5:30
  USF Sarasota-Manatee Selby Auditorium 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fl.
  More information about the event
  
• TBARTA Land Use Working Group
  Friday, October 2nd 9:30 - 12:00
  Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
  4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Ste 100, Pinellas Park 33782
  More information about the meeting

Transportation in the News

• Census data shows fewer Americans are driving to work alone.
• Efforts to satisfy neighborhood concerns lead to a revised plan for extending Honore Avenue
• Manatee County plans to extend bus hours
• SCAT bus drivers seek a 3% wage increase
  

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September 8 TRAC Update

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TRAC Update Transportation & Redevelopment Action Committee
Newsletter 6
September 8, 2009

Read on for our first September newsletter! This edition of the TRAC newsletter contains a spotlight on ConnectUS, a group focused on high speed rail, articles on how the stimulus funds are being distributed (or not distributed) locally and a guide to smart growth and active aging.

Best,TRAC


Smart Growth & Active Aging
This guide from the United States EPA, promotes awareness of community design and why it matters to older adults.

Transportation Initiatives Around Florida: ConnectUS
ConnectUS is a grassroots organization aimed at gaining support for the national high speed rail initiative, specifically focused on Florida's opportunity to build the first Florida high speed rail system between Tampa, Orlando and Miami. They envision a future where high speed rail lays the foundation for sustainable growth and a new era of economic prosperity. Learn more. . .

Transportation Events & Meetings

• Meetings to review proposed changes to SCAT route and schedule
  Throughout September, various locations
  More information on the SCAT meetings
• Florida Department of Transportation's Strategic Intermodal System Input
  Throughout August and September, various locations
  More information on the FDOT SIS
• "Smart Growth Dumb Growth", hosted by USF's Institute for Public Policy & Leadership
  Wednesday, September 30th 4:00 - 5:30USF Sarasota-Manatee Selby Auditorium 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fl.
  More information about the event
  

Transportation in the News
Check out the latest transportation news below!

• The State asks the federal government for $270 million for commuter rail.
• Federal stimulus money for highways is starting to trickle down to the area's construction industry.
• ..but some of that federal money is going to non-local companies.
• A guest editorial on smart growth in the Herald Tribune.
  

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TRAC is a committee of the Summit for Environmental Action (SEA). SEA is an initiative of SCOPE. Learn more at www.scopexcel.org