Example Details

Example:

Devise a methodology to evaluate multimodal impacts associated with a proposed development application, including a mechanism to "give credit" for multimodal improvements (e.g. bike lanes) in development concurrency review

Objective:

Accessibility

Strategy Category:

Land Use: Encourage smart growth through land use planning and development approval processes

Strategy:

(II.D.05) Implement design principles for compact development and pedestrian-oriented community form

Originators:

Broward County

Implementors:

Broward County

Timeframe:

Ongoing

Applies Systemwide?:

Yes

Comments:

In 2008, Broward County modified its transportation concurrency program to focus on transit and multimodal solutions. The County's current transportation concurrency program allows credits between 10% to 50% for project features that promote transit, such as:

Within ¼ mile of BCT bus route or within 1/2 mile of an existing regional transit center, major transit hub, or rail station
Provision of 3 years of BCT monthly passes based on GFA
Building orientation requirements
Provide only minimum parking required by local regulation
On site transit access, or provides feeder service
Density of development
Bicycle parking

Additionally, waivers are provided for “low” and “very low” affordable housing and for governmental uses which promote the health and safety of the public. Under certain circumstances, a developer may opt not to implement or participate in implementing an alternative transit improvement in lieu of paying some or all of the Transit Concurrency Assessment. This alternative improvement must be intended to enhance transit ridership, and cannot focus predominantly on the occupants or users of the applicant’s property.

Link to Broward County Transportation Concurrency Guide

The County is currently considering ways to update its transportation concurrency fee program.

Example last updated August 2017

Contact: Nick Sofoul, Broward County Planning & Development Management

Ex. ID 216

Multimodal Districts & Nodes
Primary Function:	Concentration of activities in transit-oriented setting. Focus area for job and population growth
General Land Use Context:	Generally a mix of uses with high population and employment density (More than 15 jobs + people per acre)
Walking & Biking:	Right-of-way has balance for walk/bike facilities and transit/auto. Focus on connectivity to transit stations

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