FLORIDA PLANNING A publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
EMERGING TRENDS IN INFRASTRUCTURE - Winter 2022
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Federal Infrastructure Law Provides Opportunities and Challenges for Florida Communities By Brad Thoburn, FDOT Assistant Secretary of Strategic Development
Florida’s long-range transportation plan, the Florida Transportation Plan, establishes goals for our transportation future. These goals include improving safety, mobility, and accessibility, while strengthening Florida’s economy, on page 4 communities, andcontinued environment. Our ability to efficiently and safely move people and goods directly affects our everyday lives. The recently signed Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, commonly called the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), has important continued on page 4
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Using Open and Big Data in Transportation Modeling
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Best Practices for Writing and Implementing Successful Infrastructure Grants
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Next Steps for Passenger Rail in Florida and Tampa Bay
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Seeking Federal Greenways and Funding for Trails as Infrastructure? Infrastructure: Review Your Florida DEP Agency's Asking for Input Nondiscrimination on Map Plan Compliance
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Florida Planning 2021 APA Florida Conference 2022: Minority Call for Scholarships Presentations Awards
OTHER FEATURES President’s Message - p. 3 Member Spotlight Q&A - p. 21 Planners on the Move - p. 22 Working for You - p. 23 Consultants Directory - p. 24 Events - back page
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