Program 600: Other Planning Initiatives

Purpose:

Enhance technical planning capabilities to guide transportation network upgrades for short- and long-range needs. Activities include corridor studies, land use coordination, and ADA transition planning. All studies will follow federal guidelines for purpose and need and streamline NEPA requirements where applicable.

Method:

Develop and maintain analytical databases to support evaluation of the transportation network and ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable system. Analyze system characteristics, identify needs, and prepare reports that guide decision-making for system management and future investments.

Program 600.1: Transportation Studies

Responsible Agency & End Products:

  • MPO staff: Collect and analyze traffic data, including average daily traffic, turning movements, vehicle delays, travel times, road characteristics, and accident histories. [Estimated Completion: Ongoing]
  • MPO staff: Incorporate land-use, zoning, and utility data to anticipate future travel demand. [Estimated Completion: Ongoing]
  • MPO staff: Evaluate each corridor or subarea for integration into the current network and the long-range Transportation Plan, projecting travel needs up to 25 years. [Estimated Completion: Ongoing]
  • MPO staff: Identify and analyze alternative short- and long-range improvements to determine optimal upgrades. [Estimated Completion: Ongoing]
  • MPO staff: Participate in State Corridor Studies and the State Long-Range Transportation Plan as appropriate. [Estimated Completion: As needed]
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