Florida-Alabama TPO, TCC, and CAC Members and Interested Parties,
Every four years the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) conduct a Federal Certification Review of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). The main purpose of the review is to certify that the Florida-Alabama TPO is satisfactorily meeting the planning requirements as defined in Federal laws and regulations. This process also provides FHWA and FTA the opportunity to add value to the Florida-Alabama TPO’s planning process through the sharing of best practices, techniques, and/or technology. A certification review generally consists of four primary activities:
- a “desk audit” which is a review of the TMA’s main planning process documents (LRTP, TIP, UPWP);
- a “site visit” with staffs from the TMA’s various transportation planning partners (TPO, FDOT, local/regional transit service provider(s), and other participating state/local agencies) and this includes opportunities for local elected officials and the general public to provide comments on the planning process;
- the preparation of a “FHWA/FTA TMA Certification Review Report” that documents the certification review’s findings; and
- a formal FHWA Florida Division presentation of the review findings at a future TPO meeting.
Site Visit (agenda attached)
July 19, 2022, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Emerald Coast Regional Council
4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32514
Part of the review includes an opportunity for public input on how the FL-AL TPO carries out the transportation planning process. Your comments will be submitted to Carlos A. Gonzales, FHWA, and Dr. John Crocker, FTA.
You can participate and provide input by attending the public meeting in person or virtually.
Public Meeting
July 19, 2022 6:30 pm
Gulf Breeze Recreation Center
Clay Ford Conference Room
800 Shoreline Drive
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Join us live via GoToWebinar!
- Visit the URL below to register and a confirmation will be emailed to you:
- When it’s time for the webinar, click the emailed link, then choose one of the following audio options:
When the Webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.
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TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE:
If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers provided.
You can also submit comments beginning July 12, 2022, through August 11, 2022, via:
- FL-AL TPO's contact information found at www.ecrc.org/FLALTPO
- The FHWA webpage - www.fhwa.dot.gov/fldiv/ma.cfm (Click Pensacola TMA)
Sincerely,
Jill L. Nobles
Transportation Planner

Working to preserve and enhance the quality of life in northwest Florida.
PO Box 11399, Pensacola, FL 32524
850-332-7976, ext. 212 | Fax: 850-637-1923
ecrc.org
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT