Course Overview:

This four-part webinar series provides an in-depth exploration of access management – the coordinated planning, regulation, and design of access between roadways and land development. Participants will learn how effective access management improves safety, mobility, and corridor function while supporting local economic and community livability objectives.

Florida LTAP Recorded Webinar

Drawing from FDOT’s Multimodal Access Management Guidebook (2023) and national best practices, this training will demonstrate practical techniques for managing multimodal access, evaluating benefits, coordinating land use, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Participants will also explore case studies, policy examples, and tools that can be applied in local planning, permitting, and design contexts.

This training is based on curriculum developed through the National Institute for Congestion Reduction (NICR) and the Access Management Communication Toolkit (NCHRP 1032). This series is presented by the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida (USF).

Target Audience

This training is ideal for:

  • FDOT and local government planners, engineers, and project managers
  • Consultants involved in roadway design, traffic operations, and development review
  • MPO, TPO, and local planning staff responsible for corridor or mobility planning
  • Anyone involved in implementing or coordinating access management policies and procedures

RECORDING, CERTIFICATES, and CREDITS

To earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a Certificate of Completion for each recorded webinar, you must view the entire webinar. After viewing, please fill out the web form at the link below to request your certificate. The Florida LTAP Center will follow-up within 2-3 weeks.

Each session will award 2.0 PDHs. A total of 8 PDHs can be earned for fully viewing all recordings.

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Part 1 of 4 – Concepts, Techniques, and Applications

Introduces the goals, definitions, and key principles of access management. Covers the relationship between access, accessibility, and mobility; the management of traffic conflicts; and strategies such as driveway spacing, median treatments, and multimodal access considerations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define access management and its role in transportation safety and efficiency.
  • Identify common access-related conflicts and mitigation strategies.
  • Apply foundational principles to improve safety and operations on roadway corridors.

View Part 1 of the Access Management – Principles, Computation, and Application Webinar Series

Handouts

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Part 2 of 4 – Measuring and Communicating the Value of Access Management

Focuses on how to quantify and explain the benefits of access management. Participants will learn to use simple research-based tools and strategies to communicate impacts on safety, mobility, livability, and the economy, referencing the Access Management Communication Toolkit (NCHRP 1032).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Measure safety, mobility, and economic benefits of access management.
  • Apply communication strategies and visual tools to convey value to decision-makers and the public.
  • Utilize case studies and fact sheets to demonstrate before-and-after outcomes.

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Handouts

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Part 3 of 4 – Land Development, Administration, and Coordination

Examines the critical role of local governments and interagency coordination in managing access. Topics include subdivision regulations, overlay zoning, development review, and integration with local comprehensive plans.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how land development decisions affect access management outcomes.
  • Identify local policy and regulatory strategies that support coordinated access management.
  • Apply context-sensitive approaches to balance local and regional mobility with land use needs.

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Part 4 of 4 – Public Involvement and Communication Strategies

Addresses how to design and implement effective public involvement programs for access-related projects. This module highlights Florida’s statutory requirements, FDOT’s Community Awareness Plan (CAP) levels, and best practices for addressing stakeholder concerns.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify appropriate levels of public outreach for various project types.
  • Apply communication techniques to build understanding and support.
  • Use FDOT procedures and statutory guidance (Section 335.199, F.S.) to ensure meaningful public involvement.

View Part 4 of the Access Management – Principles, Computation, and Application Webinar Series

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