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Gainesville-area MTPO approves transition plan, directs interlocal update and staffing steps
Summary
The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization voted to advance its transition from RPC oversight to an independent structure with HDR as planning consultant, directed staff to circulate an updated interlocal agreement and to solicit small-city nominations for a rural representative, and approved logistical steps for advisory committees and document transfers.
The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization on Dec. 2 approved steps to complete a planned transition that will move day‑to‑day planning support from the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council to HDR and establish the MTPO as a standalone entity.
Commissioner Mary Helen Wheeler, acting as chair, and Commissioner Eastman led a presentation of the governance subcommittee’s recommendations, including an updated draft interlocal agreement that revises the 2004 document to reflect boundary and membership changes triggered by the latest census and TMA status. Brad Thoburn, policy and strategic planning lead at HDR, introduced himself and said HDR will provide transition support, help organize files and lead early…
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