Document Type
Statistical Report
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Abstract
Federal law and guidance require Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to involve the public in the comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing (3C) transportation planning process (see 23 CFR Subpart C § 450.316). Additionally, Florida statute s. 339.175 F.S. further requires that all MPOs in Florida have a citizens’ advisory committee (CAC) or an alternative program or mechanism to ensure citizen involvement in the transportation planning process.
CAC members often have an interest in transportation, but they may lack a foundational understanding of transportation planning processes, MPOs, or the roles and duties of the CAC. Training can help fill these knowledge gaps and enable more meaningful participation. While some studies address educational approaches that support public engagement and other MPO activities, few focus specifically on the training needs of CAC members.
This project sought to understand the training needs of CAC members in Florida. It identified which MPOs offer CAC member training, explored topics covered in existing CAC programs, documented knowledge gaps for CAC members, and identified strategies that can be used to create and implement MPO CAC training programs where it does not currently exist or to enhance existing programs.
To accomplish these objectives, a survey of Florida’s MPOs was conducted to document the state of CAC member training in the state. Of the 27 MPOs in Florida, the survey was completed by 21 MPOs, resulting in a response rate of 78%.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.5038/HTVL2863
Scholar Commons Citation
Boyd, Tia; Dinehart, Taylor; and Kramer, Jeff, "MPO Citizens’ Advisory Committee Training Across Florida" (2025). CUTR Internal Grant Research Program. 6.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cutr_igrp/6
