FL S2324

Requires designation of a metropolitan planning organization (M.P.O.) for each urbanized area meeting federal population thresholds, with redesignation procedures tied to substantial changes in voting member composition or decision-making authority.

Establishes that M.P.O. jurisdictional boundaries cannot overlap and must be reviewed after each decennial census; boundaries must be adjusted as necessary and retained for areas designated as nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act.

Requires M.P.O.s to develop a documented public participation plan defining processes for citizens, public agencies, freight shippers, transit users, disabled persons, and other interested parties to participate in transportation planning.

Mandates long-range transportation plans with 20-year horizons addressing seven key factors including economic vitality, safety, accessibility, environmental protection, and system efficiency; requires air quality aspects reviewed every 4 years and attainment aspects every 5 years.

Requires development of annual transportation improvement programs, unified planning work programs, and written agreements with the Department of Transportation, intergovernmental agencies, and public transit operators; emphasizes continuous, cooperative, coordinated, and comprehensive metropolitan transportation planning.