Broward County Comprehensive Plan The County’s Comprehensive Plan (called BrowardNext2.0) contains objectives and policies that pertain to corridor preservation and the Trafficways Plan. Objective T3.4 of the Transportation Element states (p. 34), “Broward County shall ensure existing rights-of-way are preserved to support a safe and convenient transportation network.” This objective is supported by three policies. Policy T3.4.1, T3.4.2, and T3.4.3 address how Broward County protects existing and future rights-of-way from building encroachment. Future rights-of-way are protected from encroachment through the following methods: 1) Implementation of the Trafficways Plan. 1) Adherence to provisions in the Broward County Land Development Code (specifically those that require dedication or grant of easement for the approval of site plans). 2) The inclusion of funding for right-of-way acquisition in the Capital Improvements Element. 3) Through the Broward County Planning Council’s use of the Trafficways Plan and right-of-way protection maps for jurisdictions and transportation authorities adjacent to Broward County. The Broward County Land Use Plan (Policy 2-17.1 through Policy 2.17.6) and Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Land Use and Community Planning document (Policy 1.4.11) identify implementation of the Trafficways Plan as a key driver for corridor right-of-way preservation. Both describe protecting Trafficways Plan corridors through requirements for right-of-way dedication to address transportation impacts of development, sufficient setbacks when issuing development orders, and land development regulations that “provide for the reservation and acquisition of rights-of-way sufficient to meet the requirements of the Broward County Trafficways Plan.” Goal T1 and Objective T1.1 in the Transportation Element of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan focus on creating an integrated network of “Complete Streets, Greenways, and Blueways” and policies within this section mention planning for appropriate rights-of-way to accommodate a broad list of uses including ways to support transit-oriented development. Objective T1.3 states (p. 11), “Broward County shall expand the network of greenways, blueways, and off-network paths to connect to major destinations, transit, schools, parks, and Complete Streets.” A document called “Broward Complete Streets Guidelines” is maintained by the Broward County MPO and used to assist in the determination of road network connectivity, block lengths, transit stop locations, and greenway paths and trails. The Transit Division reviews Complete Street plans to ensure future transportation corridors are consistent with the Complete Streets Guidelines. Additionally, Policy 2.19.3 states that local governments should use the “Context Sensitive Corridor” designation from the Trafficways Plan to (p. 22), “provide for the reservation or acquisition of rights-of-way necessary for mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and services within their land development regulations.” Context Sensitive Corridors Broward County “Context Sensitive Corridors” are highlighted in green on the Trafficways Plan map and fall into one of three categories: Urban Core, Urban Main Street, or Urban Residential. These corridors are tied to Specific Plans that govern ROW. Broward County does not pre-designate context sensitive corridors or context areas on their Trafficways Plan. A local government agency must request and justify the need for a Context Sensitive Corridor, and once approved, new standards are applied only to the specific segment of the corridor requested.
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