The Volusia TPO is required to produce a series of planning documents in accordance with various State and Federal guidelines. These documents are developed utilizing the critical input and expertise of various Volusia TPO Committee members, technical consultants, concerned citizens, and support staff. In addition, the Volusia TPO participates in many transportation related planning studies to gather the information necessary to make informed decisions. The documents produced by the Volusia TPO are always available in draft form for public review prior to adoption by the Board. They continue to be available for review after adoption at the Volusia TPO office. Copies are also available for distribution at a rate necessary to cover the printing expense of the document.
VTPO Reapportionment Plan (approved 3-26-13)
Draft Adjusted Urban Area Boundary Maps (approved by the TPO Board 1-22-13) The U.S. Bureau of Census has issued the urban area boundary maps based on the 2010 Census. Federal transportation legislation allows for the expansion of Census-defined urbanized boundaries and the development of adjusted Urbanized Area boundaries for transportation planning purposes, through the cooperative efforts of state and local officials. By federal rule, these adjusted Urbanized Area boundaries must encompasses the entire Census-designated urban area and are subject to approval by the Secretary of Transportation (23 USC 101(a)(36) -(37) and 49 USC 5302(a)(16) – (17)).
The following DRAFT Adjusted Urban Area Boundary maps were approved for submittal to FDOT and FHWA by the TPO Board meeting at their January 22,2013 meeting.
Click on the links below to view these maps:
Draft Adjusted Urban Area (Board Approved 1-22-13)_North East Volusia Map Sheet
Draft Adjusted Urban Area (Board Approved 1-22-13)_South East Volusia Map Sheet
Draft Adjusted Urban Area (Board Approved 1-22-13)_North West Volusia Map Sheet
Draft Adjusted Urban Area (Board Approved 1-22-13)_South West Volusia Map Sheet
Public Participation Plan
The Public Participation Plan (PPP) has been developed as a way to initiate proactive efforts for providing complete information, timely public notice and full access to key decision making. The PPP was adopted by the Volusia TPO on May 22, 2012. Click on the link below to view the current adopted PPP.
Volusia TPO Public Participation Plan (adopted 5-22-12)
Title VI
Any person who believes that he or she, or any specific class of persons, has been subjected to discrimination or retaliation prohibited by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and related statutes, may file a written complaint.
Volusia TPO Title VI Policy Statement (adopted 02-28-12)
Title VI Complaint Form - English (adopted 02-28-12)
Title VI Complaint Form - Spanish (adopted 02-28-12)
Limited English Proficiency Access Plan
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Access Plan(adopted 02-28-12)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The Volusia TPO has adopted the State of Florida Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) policies and procedures.
Download State of Florida DBE Program (adopted by VCMPO)
Financial Report
Volusia TPO 2011 Financial Report
Employee Handbook
Volusia TPO Employee Handbook
Adopted 2012 Priority Lists
Each year the TPO develops a draft list of priorities for the public to review and comment on. The TPO Board held a public hearing to solicit input before adopting the current lists of priority projects at their August 28, 2012 meeting.
2012 Volusia TPO List of Prioritized Projects (Adopted 8-28-12)
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is an intermediate range planning document that reflects the transportation expenditures that are planned to be spent over the next five-years. Project details are provided, such as, project description, cost, funding source, and funding year. The TIP contains information on a wide array of transportation projects including aviation, bicycle facilities, planning studies, road improvements and transit, among others. The Volusia TPO Board adopted the fiscal year 2011/12 to 2015/2016 TIP on June 28, 2011 (amended on 8/23/11).
TIP link on TPO Website
Unified Planning Work Program
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the planning tasks to be undertaken by the Volusia TPO during the upcoming fiscal year and, in some cases, tracks the continuation of projects carried over from previous years. The UPWP contains the associated costs and agency involvement required for successfully completing each task.
FY 2010_11 FY 2011_12 UPWP (amended 4-24-12)
FY 2012_13 – FY 2013_14 UPWP (adopted March 27, 2012)
FY 2012-13 to FY 2013-14 UPWP (amended 2-26-13)
FY 2012-13 to FY 2013-14 UPWP (amended 4-23-13)
2035 Long Range Transportation Plan
The Volusia TPO adopted the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan at its September 28, 20010 meeting.
2035 LRTP Link on TPO Website
Intergovernmental Coordination Process
On January 27, 2009, the Volusia TPO adopted the Intergovernmental Coordination Process. This process is geared to help provide a coordinated and consistent process for review of development projects that may significantly affect the transportation systems in other jurisdictions.
Intergovernmental Coordination Process (approved by MPO on Jan 27, 2009)
Transit Development Plan
The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a five-year planning document that provides an overall assessment of the transit needs throughout Volusia County. The TDP also outlines VOTRAN’s vision for public transportation in our community and establishes transit goals that are integrated with other adopted plans such as the Long Range Transportation Plan and local Comprehensive Plans.
Transit Development Plan (adopted 12-28-11)
Transit-Oriented Development Guidelines
This document presents a comprehensive set of development design standards that will provide for the integration of transit service into developing and redeveloping areas. The design standards will be useful as a guide to the public, elected officials, planners, developers, engineers, architects and others involved in the planning, design, review and approval of land development projects.
VOTRAN Transit Development Design Guidelines (adopted 02-26-08, revised graphics)
Transit Visualizations:
Overview
International Speedway Blvd.
Palmetto Ave.
Woodland Blvd.
Federal-Aid Highway/Functional Classification
The functional classification is directly tied to the Federal-aid Highway System and to eligibility for Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds and other federal highway funding. Federal Aid Roads are those on the National Highway System (NHS) or functionally classified as Urban Collector / Rural Major Collector, or higher. They are eligible for STP funds from the Federal Highway Administration. Please note that all information on these maps is subject to verification with the Florida Department of Transportation and FHWA. Refer to the FDOT websites below.
Functional Classification Handbook
Florida Federal Aid System
Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines
The Volusia TPO adopted the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines. With the adoption of this methodology, the Volusia TPO is continuing to move forward in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation, Volusia County, and local municipalities to pursue efforts to identify and develop consistent standards related to transportation impacts of proposed development.
TIA Guidelines Methodology
Volusia County Pavement Condition Surveys
Traffic Engineering Data Solutions, Inc. (TEDS) [revised 08-25-09]