Tallahassee/Leon County Mobility District Plan
Tallahassee/Leon County Mobility District Plan
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.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, "a Mobility District is an area where primary priority is placed on assuring a safe, comfortable, and attractive pedestrian environment, with convenient interconnection to transit... Common elements include the presence of mixed-use activity centers, connectivity of streets and land uses, transit-friendly design features, and accessibility to alternative modes of transportation."
A Mobility District is created through adoption of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, and allows mitigation fees from development to go toward transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects rather than road widening. This is important in the core of Tallahassee because there isn't room to widen many roads, if any, without destroying parts of the community.
If you have any questions about this document, or would like to make suggestions, please feel free to contact:
Cherie Horne, AICP
Special Projects Manager
Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department
(850) 891-6400
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Mobility District Plan (All files are PDF)