In this webinar, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the FDOT Multimodal Site Impact Handbook’s latest updates and explore the resources available on the FDOT Systems Implementation Website. The session will also cover the goals and objectives of the Multimodal Transportation Impact Assessment (MTIA), delve into its process, and address related topics such as Comprehensive Plan amendments, driveway permits, and mitigation strategies.

Per Florida Statutes (F.S.) 334.044, FDOT has the responsibility for “coordinating the planning of a safe, viable, and balanced state transportation system serving all regions of the state, and to assure the compatibility of all components, including multimodal facilities.” To maintain a safe and efficient transportation system, FDOT reviews proposed developments for potential impacts to state-maintained facilities. No two development projects are identical, and every traffic study must consider the unique context of each proposed project. Local agency requirements, neighboring land uses, existing and forecasted traffic congestion, the extent and quality of the surrounding multimodal network, and community priorities for the site and the transportation network all influence the traffic study and shape the land use decision making process.