Penny for transportation – where the change happens

1. Penny for transportation – where the change happens

2. Typical Commute

3. In the News

4. Broward County Snapshot 1.9 million population and growing 64 households move to Broward each day 12.8 million visitors in 2017 About 50 percent of air pollution in Broward is caused by vehicle emissions Many roadways are “D” and “F” rated and because we are “built-out”, there is little room for expansion

5. Expected Percentage Changes by Age Group - Broward County2015-30

6. Broward County Snapshot 2017 Median Home Sales Price = $340,000 Median Income = $64,100 Owner Affordability Gap = $145,000 14 percent reduction in home-ownership 32 percent increase in renters Current average fair market rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,858/mo

7. Broward County Snapshot 62 percent of renters are cost-burdened; 36 percent are severely cost burdened High percentage of residents in low wage jobs Families can save $10,000/year without the expense of a car Aging population needs more robust public transportation to “age in place” Miami-Fort Lauderdale region ranks LAST in the nation for affordable housing and transportation.

8. When being evaluated for a recent corporate headquarters location. . . Our area was identified as: WORST for workers in advanced industries at 6 percent (high-value, high-paying industries, primarily accessible to workers with four-year degrees) WORST for jobs in STEM occupations at 4 percent WORST for percent of income spent on housing and transportation at 63 percent

9. Community Says… Over the past two years, members of the public have consistently ranked traffic congestion as a top area of concern Safer bicycling and pedestrian amenities are also identified as critical Better coverage, reliability, and frequency of public transit is needed Roadway flooding and drainage issues need to be addressed All priorities for Broward County residents

10. Benefits of Multi-Modal Transportation • Reduces vehicle emissions • Decreases costs to maintain our roads • More transportation options help us remain competitive as a destination for business and travel People will use public transportation if it is dependable, reliable, convenient, and affordable.

11. Impact of Technology • Rapidly evolving transportation technology will include: • Autonomous and connected vehicles • Advanced wayfinding, trip-planning, and parking apps • Higher-occupancy travel modes • Broward County’s long-term plans include flexibility to respond to and quickly adapt to new technologies

12. Funding Transportation in Broward County transportation programs are currently funded primarily through the gas tax, which has not increased in 20 years More fuel efficient cars mean less gas tax revenue Per Florida Association of Counties, Broward receives the lowest amount of funding for roadway projects of any of the State’s 67 Counties - $34 In the last ten years, 62 out of the 67 Florida counties have levied surtaxes – Broward County has not

13. Why a Surtax Not funded solely by property taxpayers Ensures those who use our roadways are also investing in its infrastructure Approximately 30 percent of revenues would be paid by non-Broward residents Surtax revenue leverages up to $3 billion from federal, state, and other sources – Federally funded transportation projects require the County to demonstrate the ability to maintain the assets

14. What’s the Plan? 476 Road, Traffic, Signal, Bridge, Technology and Safety improvements More than 700 city-requested transportation projects Full funding for existing Community Shuttles and expanded service Full funding for high-demand Paratransit Services A more reliable, responsive, accessible public local transit service system Light rail along locally-supported, studied and approved corridors East-west and north-south connectivity projects are prioritized, as is the demonstrated ability to reduce congestion

15. Project Highlights New technologies creating “smart signals” to reduce wait time and reduce traffic congestion More school safety zones Resiliency and roadway drainage improvements More greenways, safer bicycling and pedestrian areas 73 intersections reconfigured to increase traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks Expanded fiber optic network to support new technologies

16. Protecting the Taxpayer Investment An Oversight Board, nominated by independent community members, will: Act in a fiduciary role – monitor revenue, expenses, assumptions and forecasts Evaluate projects for appropriateness and eligibility Remove politics from the project review process Assure projects are delivered on time and within budget Track and report on progress milestones

17. Be Informed

18. What’s on the November 6th Ballot FUNDING FOR COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH LEVY OF SURTAX Shall countywide transportation improvements to reduce traffic congestion, improve roads and bridges, enhance traffic signal synchronization, develop safe sidewalks and bicycle pathways, expand and operate bus and special needs transportation, implement rail along approved corridors, and implement emerging transportation technologies, be funded by levying a thirty year, one percent sales surtax, paid by residents and visitors, with the proceeds held in a newly created trust fund and all expenditures overseen by an independent oversight board?  YES  ______ NO  ______

19. Taxable Items Non-Taxable Items Dining Clothing Automobiles* Appliances Groceries** Gas Health/Medical Prescriptions

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