Mobility Planning

Mobility Planning in Our Community - How We Move

The mission of Transportation Planning is to provide staffing, research, and policy analysis on a wide variety of transportation-related issues for all modes of transportation throughout the Tallahassee-Leon County region.

Specifically, Transportation Planning is involved in developing, evaluating and maintaining the transportation element (PDF) and roadway functional classification maps of the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan and associated maps, conducting special road and highway planning studies, as well as various modeling activities that may be warranted for comprehensive plan amendments, sector plans, neighborhood plans or corridor studies. Staff also performs policy analysis on transportation-related issues in coordination with the State, Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency, Blueprint 2000 and other local agencies in the preparation of transportation programs such as the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Tallahassee-Leon County region.


New Initiatives and On-Going Projects

Quarterly Update on Multimodal Project details the project information for all bicycle and pedestrian projects within Leon County that are currently under design, under construction, or that have been completed within the calendar year.

   
Bike Route Leon County Bicycle Route Network
The Leon County Bicycle Route Network is the on-street component of an interconnected transportation network for local cyclists. Draft maps are now available for public review.
   
BikeTallahassee BikeTallahassee.com
BikeTallahassee.com is a bicycle/pedestrian web site designed to further foster an environment of connectivity and safe multi-modal transportation throughout the community. The site includes an interactive map of all bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the City of Tallahassee and Leon County, as well as information addressing bicycling safety, laws, planning, and commuting.
   
Moving Tallahassee: Cars Optional is a critical plan to show how we can connect neighborhoods to businesses, parks and workplaces via sidewalks, trails, bike routes, and transit - and over time make cars optional within the Mobility District.
   

Placemaking

Placemaking
Tallahassee has several burgeoning districts that everyone can easily identify. With that in mind, the City Commission identified Placemaking as a top priority for several areas of the community - Gaines Street and All Saints, Midtown, the Market District area, and the Monroe-Adams Corridor. In the coming year, Planning Department staff will work with community groups, neighborhood associations, and other governmental agencies to assist all parties in creating a plan to turn ideas and dreams for each place into a reality.
   
MMTD Code - Implementing the Multi-Modal Transportation District MMTD Code - Implementing the Multi-Modal Transportation District
The MMTD Code covers all areas within the MMTD, including our downtown. The code seeks to improve the urban fabric of the Capital City through an increased emphasis on urban design and the public realm, thereby creating a pedestrian-friendly and transit-supportive district.
   
Innovation in Transit (Nova 2010) StarMetro Innovation in Transit
StarMetro's decentralization plan represents the next big innovation in Tallahassee transit. Decentralizing the current route structure will increase shuttle frequency at StarStops, reduce route redundancies and provide greater coverage around the city - catapulting StarMetro as a viable option for regional travel.
   
FAMU Way Extension FAMU Way Extension 
The FAMU Way Extension project is meant to enhance transportation and serve as a major community investment in the southern side of the city, particularly in the vicinity of Florida A&M University. The approved FAMU Way conceptual plan includes a two-lane, two-way road with bike lanes, on-street parking, landscaped sidewalks and medians. It also incorporates a greenway and multi-use path along the north side of the roadway from Wahnish Way to the CSX railroad tracks.
 
Urban Design Guidelines for the Gaines Street Design Review Districts Urban Design Guidelines for the Gaines Street Design Review Districts
Along with applicable Land Development Regulations, Urban Design Guidelines for the Gaines Street Design Review Districts are intended to provide property owners, developers, builders, architects, and reviewers with criteria and guidance for implementing the "Gaines Street Vision."
   
Tallahassee-Leon County Mobility District Mobility District
In April of 2009, the Tallahassee/Leon County Mobility District became effective for the central area of the City. The goal is to facilitate the use of multiple modes of transportation, leading to a reduction in automobile use and vehicle miles traveled. But a Mobility District addresses more than just transportation - by adopting such a district, the community recognizes that mixed uses and well-designed buildings & public places are just as important as providing transit, bike paths, and sidewalks.
   
Significant Benefit Program and District Maps Significant Benefit Program and District Maps
In February of 2009, the Florida Department of Transportation, Leon County, and the City of Tallahassee entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to pipeline developer proportionate fair-share mitigation for transportation impacts. This means that rather than expending small amounts on small projects spread around the community, the mitigation money will accrue in a bank account until enough money is collected to complete one major transportation project.
   
Click here to view the Needs Plan Map for Mobility Projects Interactive Map: Needs Plan for Mobility Projects
The Needs Plan Map for Mobility Projects is now available. Using this interactive map, users are able to access information on planned, completed, and under construction multimodal projects within Leon County. Check out the bicycle, pedestrian or shared-use path improvements planned in your area!
   
Roadway Functional Classification Maps Roadway Functional Classification Maps
The Functional Classification Map series designates roads as either Principal Arterials, Minor Arterials, Major Collectors, and Minor Collectors. These designations reflect such things as the trip length, design, and major attractors along the corridor, and may affect they type of development allowed along them. The official definitions for each of these classifications can be found in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary.