Florida Administrative Code 35 - METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS
Florida Administrative Code – Title 35: Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
Title 35 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) is designated for rules governing Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). These are federally mandated and state-recognized transportation planning bodies responsible for coordinating regional transportation planning and funding in urbanized areas.
Overview of Title 35 – MPO Rules
The rules in Title 35 are adopted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to ensure that MPOs:
Operate in compliance with federal and state transportation planning laws,
Follow uniform standards for organization, operation, and coordination,
Maintain transparency and public involvement.
Key Chapter:
Chapter 35-1 – Metropolitan Planning Organization
This is the principal chapter under Title 35 and includes regulations such as:
35-1.001 – Purpose:
Establishes the intent to set uniform standards for the creation and operation of MPOs in Florida.
35-1.002 – Definitions:
Provides definitions for terms like “urbanized area,” “governing body,” and “transportation management area.”
35-1.003 – Establishment of MPOs:
Outlines how MPOs are designated, including criteria such as urban area population and local jurisdiction involvement.
35-1.004 – Membership Apportionment:
Specifies how voting membership is determined among local governments and transportation agencies.
35-1.005 – Operating Procedures:
Requires MPOs to adopt bylaws, maintain meeting records, and establish public participation procedures.
35-1.006 – Coordination Responsibilities:
Defines responsibilities for coordination between MPOs, the FDOT, and other regional entities.
MPO Role in Transportation Planning:
MPOs develop and maintain:
Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) (minimum 20-year outlook),
Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) (short-term project funding plans),
Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWPs) (annual planning work plans).
They ensure federal transportation funds are spent effectively in growing urban areas and that public input is part of all planning processes.
Legal Authority:
These rules are grounded in:
Federal law: 23 U.S.C. §134 and 49 U.S.C. §5303
State law: Florida Statutes §339.175
Access and Resources:
You can view the full text of Title 35, Florida Administrative Code via the official Florida Department of State rules portal:
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