Florida Seaport System Plan - SeaCIP

Florida Seaport System Plan
Table 2.4
Summary of Seaport System Plan Goals, Elements, and
Objectives
2060 FTP Goals Key Plan Elements Seaport System Plan Objectives
Invest in
transportation
systems to
support a
prosperous,
globally
competitive
economy.
Make
transportation
decisions to
support and
enhance livable
communities.
Make
transportation
decisions to
promote
responsible
environmental
stewardship.
Provide a safe
and secure
transportation
system for all
users.
Markets and Services
Landside Access
Land Use and Environment
Planning and Governance
Funding and Prioritization
Land Use and Environment
Planning and Governance
Land Use and Environment
Funding and Prioritization
Terminal Facilities and
Capacities
Funding and Prioritization
Increase seaport system capacity to meet
projected demand.
Provide seaport services competitive with
neighboring states and countries.
Maintain dominant position in key markets,
position seaports to compete for emerging
markets, and take advantage of shifts in global
trade lanes.
Expand market capture through investments in
innovative service strategies and infrastructure.
Position Florida, as appropriate, to capture new
generation of mega-ship vessels through creation
of deepwater capacity.
Support acquisition, redevelopment, and creation
(via landfill) of new waterfront land for port
operations, as appropriate.
Promote deepwater investments to serve Florida
origin/destination markets and minimize impacts
of out-of-state discretionary traffic.
Provide key seaport system capacities (bulk,
break bulk, container, cruise) in key regions to
serve niche, state, and national markets.
Preserve and expand industrial lands available
for port-related or port-dependent business.
Support land acquisition/preservation initiatives
designed to protect lands adjacent to or in close
proximity to seaports.
Promote environmental contributions of seaport
investments.
Support seaport initiatives to streamline
environmental permitting requirements.
Collaborate with seaports on salt water
mitigation strategies and programs.
Promote safe and secure seaport operations.
Promote fair and equitable regulatory program
requirements for seaport access.
Promote fair and equitable cargo inspection and
immigration activities.
Accommodate current and anticipated future
levels of trade and transportation demand in a
manner that emphasizes safety and security.
Florida Department of Transportation 2-7
December 2010