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MPO told TDP depends on discretionary grants and FDOT review; county to consider adoption in September
Summary
Presenter said the TDP will be submitted to FDOT after the Citrus County Board considers adoption in September, with a 90-day FDOT review; several plan elements hinge on discretionary grant awards and local match commitments.
Kayla Hutton told the board that the TDP is a planning document used by FDOT in its five-year work program and that major elements depend on grant funding and local contributions. "So if we get to 2030 and that money's not there or the grant application is not accepted, then it doesn't happen," she said, describing discretionary grants and a mix of federal, state and local funds projected for the plan.
Hutton reiterated that following county adoption, the plan must be submitted to FDOT, which has a 90-day review period. She identified key near-term milestones: Citrus County Board consideration in September, possible implementation of certain projects in 2026, and later projects around 2030 and beyond depending on funding. The presenter emphasized the TDP is a recommended program and that projects can be moved earlier or later depending on funding availability.
Board members asked about the extent to which ridership-generated revenue (farebox) would fund operations; Hutton said farebox revenue was a small portion of operating revenue (she referenced a farebox ratio around 1–2%), and that grant and local funds would be necessary to support the plan’s operating and capital needs.
