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Regional Planning Councils (RPCs) are designated by Florida law to address problems and plan solutions that are of greater-than-local concern or scope, and are to be recognized by local governments as one of the means to provide input into state policy development. With regard to transportation-related issues, RPCs are empowered to provide technical assistance to local governments on growth management matters; coordinate land development and transportation policies in a manner that fosters region-wide transportation systems; review local government comprehensive plan amendments, evaluation/appraisal reports, and Developments of Regional Impacts for consistency with state and regional plans; and, review the plans of independent transportation authorities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify inconsistencies between those plans and applicable local government plans.

RPC Products

In addition to various studies of the resources of the region, the principal product of each RPC is the Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP). The SRPP identifies key regional resources and facilities, examines current and forecasted conditions and trends (including expected growth patterns), and establishes regional goals and policies that guide a program of actions to address identified problems and needs.

RPCs Composition

  • Local elected officials (city and county commissioners)
  • Officials appointed by the Governor.
  • Ex officio nonvoting members appointed by the governor.

Each county in the region shall be a member and shall have at least one vote.

RPC Organization

There are 11 RPCs in the State of Florida; one for each comprehensive planning district of the state:

  • West Florida RPC, Pensacola
  • Apalachee RPC, Tallahassee
  • North Central Florida RPC, Gainesville
  • Northeast Florida Regional Council, Jacksonville
  • Withlacoochee RPC, Ocala
  • East Central Florida RPC, Orlando
  • Central Florida RPC, Bartow
  • Tampa Bay RPC
  • Southwest Florida RPC, Ft. Myers
  • Treasure Coast RPC, Stuart
  • South Florida RPC, Miami
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