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The 2013 Transit Initiatives Conference held in Atlanta brought together leaders like Greg Stuart, Executive Director, and Chris Ryan, Public Information Officer, to discuss Broward's transportation system amidst growing population demands. With significant funding needed – over $8 billion projected in the next 20 years – the conversation focused on interconnectivity within urban and suburban regions, including Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The session emphasized voter engagement and planning strategies to realize the vision for a robust transportation future, essential for supporting a growing population.
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TRANSIT INITIATIVES 2013 AND COMMUNITIES Conference ATLANTA-JUNE 20, 2013
Broward’s Transportation System Greg Stuart – Executive Director Chris Ryan – Public Information Officer
South Florida Compared CHICAGO 9.5+M TORONTO 6.6M NEW YORK 19.8+M LA 12+M $8+ billion dollars next 20 years DALLAS/FW 6.7M HOUSTON 6.2+M MIAMI 5.7+M Source: 2012 Metropolitan Statistical Areas U.S. Census Bureau; Metrolinx
In the Heart of the Region PALM BEACHCOUNTY BROWARD COUNTY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY N
Serving Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach - 1980 Our Story
Closer Look at Population N N 1.96M UP 13% Hollywood Lauderhill Coral Springs Fort Lauderdale 2010 2040 1.7M Persons per Square Mile
Closer Look at Employment Persons per Square Mile N 1,063k UP 23% 2040 2010 870k
2006 Voter Precincts – 50% favor penny sales tax Transportation Improvements N BROWARD COUNTY
Act Local Think Regional SURVEY
Baseline Survey Results April 17-24, 2013
Leaders of early 21st Century are Visionary Risk Takers!