Florida Seaport System Plan - SeaCIP

Florida Seaport System Plan
FDOT-Specific Programmatic Strategies and Actions
In addition to, and in support of the above implementation strategies, additional
recommendations are provided at the programmatic level to help facilitate
FDOT’s implementation activities.
• Actively participate in the FSTED program, providing a
comprehensive review of on-port project applications. FDOT is a
member of the FSTED Council and has a defined consistency review
process through which it ensures the projects meet FDOT statutory
requirements.
− Develop and maintain database of seaport needs. SeaCIP (as
described in Section 5.0) has been transitioned from an application tool
to a more robust data management tool. FDOT will work with the
seaports to assist and encourage the use of this program as a
comprehensive needs database. This will allow for tracking of project
planning, implementation, and funding.
− Collect project information to support consistency review. Through
use of SeaCIP 4.0, FDOT collects the data necessary to evaluate the
state benefits of each seaport project. These data become part of the
project record as the project moves through the process.
− Conduct consistency review. FDOT will use in-house analytical tools
to evaluate each project application. The consistency review process
contains qualitative and quantitative elements. Calculation of a
benefit/cost ratio for each proposed project supports the quantitative
piece. A check list that reviews key considerations relating to
community support, project need, etc. balances out the review.
− Engage in port allocation discussions. FDOT is a member of the
FSTED Council and is an active participant. This involves joining in
discussions related to distribution of funds across the seaports,
identification and discussion of the impact of regional and statewide
system needs and priorities, and coordination with off-port investment
needs.
− Participate in port planning activities. Seaports engage in master and
capital planning activities to define their planned improvements. FDOT
District offices will actively engage in these activities as a stakeholder.
This could include attending public meetings, reviewing seaport
generated plans, and at a minimum meeting with seaport planning staff
to discuss key developments and needs.
− Continue to work to increase funding flexibility over time. As the
primary program for on-port investments in seaports, the current
program should be flexible enough to support seaport needs from year
to year. This flexibility should be accomplished through working
closely with port staff. FDOT will continue to work to accommodate
the ports need for flexibility in the programming of seaport projects.
Florida Department of Transportation 6-5
December 2010