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Join FAC on Wednesday, November 18th at 3:00 pm for an update on the FDOT M-CORES Program. The Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) program is intended to revitalize rural communities, encourage job creation and provide regional connectivity while leveraging technology, enhancing the quality of life and public safety, and protecting the environment and natural resources.

The intended benefits include, but are not limited to, addressing issues such as:

Hurricane evacuation
Congestion mitigation
Trade and logistics
Broadband, water and sewer connectivity
Energy distribution
Autonomous, connected, shared and electric vehicle technology
Other transportation modes, such as shared-use non-motorized trails, freight and passenger rail, and public transit
Mobility as a service
Availability of a trained workforce skilled in traditional and emerging technologies
Protection or enhancement of wildlife corridors or environmentally sensitive areas
Protection or enhancement of primary springs protection zones and farmland preservation areas

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is assigned with assembling task forces to study three specific corridors:

The Suncoast Connector, extending from Citrus County to Jefferson County
The Northern Turnpike Connector, extending from the northern terminus of Florida’s Turnpike northwest to the Suncoast Parkway
The Southwest-Central Florida Connector, extending from Collier County to Polk County

The Florida Legislature charged each Task Force with providing recommendations and evaluations in a final report by November 15, 2020, which will guide the Florida Department of Transportation in its subsequent study phases through the implementation of high-level needs, guiding principles, and instructions.

Wednesday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. (EST)

This webinar counts as 1.5 elective credits towards your CCC or CGE certification.
Registration is free but you must register to get credit.