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Presentation by the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) on the Annual Update for the Hernando County (TheBus) FY2025-FY2034 Transit Development Plan (TDP)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a 10-year strategic plan required by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to support the development of an effective, multi-modal transportation system and ensure local, regional, and state alignment. Public transit includes any system that transports people by land or water, locally or regionally, and is available for public use.
The TDP is updated every five years with annual progress reports completed in the interim years. It guides decisions about the types of projects and their priorities in the Hernando-Citrus MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The plan must align with:
• Local government comprehensive plans
• The MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Annual reports must include a progress report on the 10-year implementation program, accomplishments compared to the previous year, and updated financial plans.
The Annual Update was reviewed by the Hernando-Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) on February 26, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes, the MPO Board has the authority to take the recommended action.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the MPO Board review the presentation and provide comments or input to the consultant as desired. The annual progress report for FY26 is not required to be adopted by the MPO Board.