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Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Hernando/Citrus MPO Annual Certification Summary and Joint Certification Statement
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), with the assistance of the FDOT, annually certifies Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The annual review for the Hernando/Citrus MPO’s Joint FDOT/MPO Certification for the period January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, was conducted on February 21, 2024. The annual review is required by federal guidelines to assess the MPO’s compliance with the federal transportation planning process and applicable state laws. The Hernando/Citrus MPO was found to be in compliance with federal and state guidelines for metropolitan transportation planning. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is recommending actions to the MPO as follows:
• The MPO should consider developing a methodology to assist with ranking projects on the MPO’s Priority Lists.
• The MPO should limit informational presentations to be 10 minutes or less.
• The MPO should work with local governments to phase projects in a manner that facilitates implementation.
• When the MPO is conducting planning studies, the MPO should ensure local government concurs with recommendations.
The Certification Summary also contains the noteworthy accomplishments of the MPO and is accompanied by a Joint Certification Statement which is required to be signed by the Chair of the MPO Board and returned to the FDOT.
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LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes and 49 USC, Chapter 53, the MPO Board has the authority to take the recommended action.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the MPO Board review and approve the Certification Summary, authorize the MPO Chair to execute the MPO Joint Certification Statement, and authorize staff to submit the documents to the Florida Department of Transportation for further processing.