2036 Long Range Transportation Plan (lrtp) due August, 2011

Overview of DMATS planning requirements

• Overview of DMATS planning requirements

• Purpose of LRTP

• How does the LRTP fit with other planning documents

• Existing Process & Practice

• Suggested Improvements

• Sample project

2036 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) due August, 2011

• 2036 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) due August, 2011

• The workshop will include discussions on the following aspects:

• How will we accommodate different modes of transportation within project?

• How will we address safety and security within each project?

• How do we address livability and sustainability concepts within each project?

Continuous broad based planning process tackling the economic development issues of the region

• Continuous broad based planning process tackling the economic development issues of the region

• Promotes economic development and opportunity

• Fosters effective transportation access

• Enhances the environment – future sustainability

• Balances resources through sound management and development

Examines external trends and forces

• Examines external trends and forces

• Examines where are we now….where do we want to be…

• Identifies resources to get there

• Updated annually with a complete rewrite every five years

• Projects seeking EDA funds must be identified in CEDS

Increase/Expand the Economic Segments in the Region

• Increase/Expand the Economic Segments in the Region

• Promote the improvement of highway, rail, airport, and river transportation
• Improve infrastructure and maximize existing resources

• Create a Skilled, Highly Educated, Permanent, Full-Time Workforce for Business and Industry

• Facilitate the Improvement and Maintenance of the Housing Stock and Housing Supply in the Region

• Promote Improvement of Basic Public Works Facilities and Community Services which Improve the Public’s Health, Safety, and Living Conditions

• Promote and encourage sustainability throughout the region

Creating a model for other LRTP

• Creating a model for other LRTP

• Getting ahead of the curve in the planning process

• Gearing up for the requirements of the new transportation bill

• Addressing the evolving requirements for coordination and cooperation between agencies

• Eliminating the silos

• Existing Process & Practice

• Suggested Improvements

• Sample project

We got one year to do this plan.

• We got one year to do this plan.

• We will be conducting work shops with every City and Counties.

• All agencies will be included in the workshop.

• Purpose of this workshop is to solicit projects in your jurisdiction.

• The projects will be addressed basing on the location rather than mode of transportation.