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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.
Volusia TPO – 2010 Financial Report
Volusia TPO – 2011 Financial Report

Each year the Volusia TPO solicits project applications from local governments to compete for federal and state transportation funding.  From these applications the TPO  develops a draft list of priorities that it makes available 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, 2011.

Click on the links below to view the Adopted 2011 Priority Lists.
2011 Volusia TPO List of Prioritized Projects (Adopted 6-28-11; updated 8-9-11)
XU Bike-Ped Projects List (Adopted on June 28, 2011)
XU Bike-Ped Projects List (Amended November 14, 2011)
XU Bike-Ped Projects List (Amended January 4, 2012)

Transportation Improvement Program
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.
Complete FY 2010_11 and FY 2011_12 UPWP (AMENDED 1-24-12)

DRAFT FY 2012_13 – FY 2013_14 UPWP (February 15, 2012)

2025 Long Range Transportation Plan
The Volusia TPO adopted the 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan at its November 22, 2005 meeting; and subsequently amended the plan at their January 24, 2006, January 23, 2007, February 27, 2007 and May 22, 2007 meetings.  The Long Range Transportation Planning process is the cornerstone of the decision-making process that is used to guide the construction of transportation improvement projects that utilize federal and state transportation dollars.
Download Volusia County MPO 2025 LRTP [pdf ~ 252.6MB]  NOTE: This file is large and will take awhile to download

2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Summary Report
The Volusia TPO adopted the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan at its September 28, 20010 meeting
Download Volusia TPO  – 2035 LRTP Summary Report (Adopted Sept. 28, 2010)

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 April24, 2007. Click on the link below to view the current adopted PPP.
Download Public Participation Plan (Adopted 04-24-07) [pdf ~ 564KB]

Title VI Complaint Procedures
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 County MPO Title VI Procedures (adopted 9-26-06)

Priority Project Lists
Each year the Volusia TPO solicits project applications from local governments to compete for federal and state transportation funding. From these applications the TPO develops a draft list of priorities that it makes available for the public to review and comment on. The Volusia TPO Board held a public hearing to solicit input before adopting the current lists of priority projects at their August 23, 2010.
Download 2010 Priority Projects (Adopted 8-23-10) [pdf ~ 168KB]

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The Volusia TPO has adopted the State of Florida Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) policies and procedures. Click on the link below to view the State of Florida DBE Program Plan.
Download State of Florida DBE Program (adopted by VCMPO) [pdf ~ 220KB]

Year 2010 Local Government Directory
This document is published on an annual basis and provides contact information for all Volusia and Flagler County municipalities and members of the local legislative delegates.
Download 2010 Directory [pdf ~ 240KB]

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.
Download Intergovernmental Coordination Process – approved by MPO ( Jan 27, 2009) [pdf ~ 20KB]

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 (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.
Download  VOTRAN Transit Development Design Guidelines (Adopted 02-26-08, revised graphics)[pdf ~2.0MB]

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.
Functional Classification Handbook
Refer to the FDOT website: 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.
Download TIA Guidelines Methodology [pdf ~ 176KB]

Volusia County Pavement Condition Surveys
Download Traffic Engineering Data Solutions, Inc. (TEDS) [revised 08-25-09]