October 20, 2009 TRAC Update

TRAC Update Transportation & Redevelopment Action Committee
Newsletter 9
October 20, 2009

(This is an online version of our bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to recieve this in your inbox, please see information at bottom of post)

This TRAC Update features a local streetcar initiative, tracking information on local road projects, and a call for reader submitted articles on transportation and redevelopment.

Best,
TRAC

What Are You Reading?
Have you read an article or blog you would like to share with TRAC Update readers? Email Kate at kirwin@scopexcel.org.


Local Spotlight: Sarasota Streetcar Initiative
Read about this local initiative to bring streetcars to the city of Sarasota. The group hopes to create two local streetcar routes: one along Main Street and another looping from the Van Wezel to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.


Transportation Events & Meetings

• West Bayfront Multi-Use Recreational Trail Informational Meeting
  Wednesday, October 28th 6:00 pm
  City Hall, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
  More information
  
• TBARTA Public Education & Engagement Program Presentation
  At the Nokomis Area Civic Association Meeting
  Tuesday, October 27th 7:00
  Nokomis Community Center234 Nippino Trail Center, Nokomis
  More Information

Transportation in the News

• Florida Senate told to "get act together" on commuter rail.
• Westfield Southgate Mall expansion includes roundabouts.
• State launches website to track US 301 widening project.

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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.

October 6, 2009 TRAC Update

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

(This is an online version of our bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to recieve this in your inbox, please see information at bottom of post)

Learn about the outcome of the Osprey Bayfront Charrette and read on for exciting developments in local bus, rail and automobile transportation.

Best,TRAC

Transportation Spending - It's Stimulating!

Visit this site to learn how the Florida Department of Transportation is spending Florida's federal stimulus dollars. Check back for weekly updates.

Follow-up: Osprey Bayfront Charrette
This August, a 7-day charrette was held to revision 14 acres between Little Sarasota Bay and Tamiami Trail in Osprey. The master plan that came out of the charrette is found here.
This was the first charrette to take place in Sarasota County in accordance with the recently adopted Planned Mixed-Use Infill (PMI) Ordinance. Dover, Kohl and Partners, an urban design and architecture firm in Miami, managed the charrette.

Transportation Events & Meetings

• Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization
  Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
  Monday, October 12th 10:00 am
  Airport Commerce Center, 7632 15th St., Sarasota
  More information about the event (click calendar on the left)
• TBARTA Speaker's Bureau At the Community Alliance of Sarasota County Meeting
  Monday, October 19th 1:30 pm
  Sarasota School Board Chambers
  1980 Landings Blvd. Brown Awning Building, A/B Conference Room
  More information about the meeting
  

Transportation in the News

• Governor Crist submits Florida's high-speed rail request
• Smart traffic system coming to Sarasota and Manatee Counties
• Sarasota and Manatee Counties discuss a bi-county bus agency
• An editorial about getting on board for transit in the Tampa Bay area

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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.