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Learn about the region's plans for completing an integrated, multi-modal transportation system from now through 2035.
The draft RTP is included in the supporting documents for the recommendations from Metro's chief operating officer on strategies for a sustainable and prosperous region. Review the recommendations, plans and reports and stay informed by joining the e-mail list. Read the recommendation, plans and reports
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The draft plan and public input from the Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 comment period will be considered by Metro's advisory committees before they make a recommendation to the Metro Council for consideration of the RTP on Dec. 17, 2009.
On Sept. 15, 2009, Metro released a draft transportation plan that recommends how to invest more than $20 billion in anticipated federal, state and local transportation funds in the Portland metropolitan region during the next 25 years. The plan lays out policies and an investment strategy for addressing transportation problems and strengthening ties between land use and transportation.
The plan proposes to invest in the region's downtowns, main streets, employment areas and major travel corridors.The investments aim to fix safety problems; address growing congestion; provide real options for walking, biking and riding transit; and make travel more affordable and reliable for everyone - including businesses and freight shippers. Proposed projects include new sidewalks, bicycle facilities and trails; technology to make travel safer and more efficient; new roads; expanded transit service and high-capacity transit connections; improved interchanges and more capacity on the region's highway system.
The draft RTP was released for a 30-day public comment period, from Sept.15 to Oct. 15, 2009, as part of Metro's Making the Greatest Place effort and the Metro COO's recommendations to make the most of what we have, protect the urban growth boundary and bring jobs to the region. At its regular meeting on Nov. 18, 2009, the Metro Policy Advisory Committee will make a recommendation to the Metro Council on the RTP and its supporting plans and reports after considering public comment and proposed amendments and changes. The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation will consider accepting the RTP and related plans and reports on Dec. 10, and the Metro Council on Dec. 17.
Early in 2010, Metro staff will complete a final RTP document and open a 45-day public comment period on the document in April prior to consideration of approval by ordinance in June.
Read the recommendation and supporting plans and reports
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Metro is required to update the RTP every 4 years in partnership with the region's transportation providers to meet a variety of state and federal requirements. This RTP update is being conducted in two phases - a federal component and a state component.
The federal component of the plan was approved by the Metro Council and the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation on Dec. 13, 2007, and with an approved air-quality analysis, by the U.S. DOT on February 29, 2008. The federal component was updated in response to changes in federal law and regulations contained in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
Read the Federal RTP
Read an executive summary of the Federal RTP
Read the SAFETEA-LU
The state component of the RTP update is underway and will update the federal component to address state land use goals and regional policies. This phase will also incorporate recommendations from three new plans that were developed in coordination with the 2035 RTP. The plans include strategies and investment priorities to make the most of the transportation system, address freight transportation needs and corridors to be considered for future expansion of the high capacity transit system.
Review the draft RTP and supporting plans, reports and fact sheetsLearn about the Regional Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) PlanLearn about the Regional Freight Plan
Learn about the High Capacity Transit (HCT) System Plan
Through its policies, projects and strategies, the 2035 RTP aims to attract jobs and housing to downtowns, main streets and employment areas. It seeks to increase the use of public transit, improve the safety, convenience and appeal of bicycling and walking, and reduce miles traveled and emissions by cars and trucks in the metropolitan region. It also seeks to increase the safety, reliability and efficiency of the roadway and transit systems for all users. Central to this plan is an overall emphasis on desired outcomes and measurable performance.
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Find out when the Metro Council and their advisory committees make key decisions on the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan.
The Regional Freight and Goods Movement Action Plan will present policies and strategies for moving freight that complement the region's multi-modal transportation system and support regional land use goals.
Download a study examining the relationship between investments in transportation and the economy.
To understand the underlying values and beliefs of the people in the region about quality of life and growth management principles, Metro commissioned extensive public opinion research in 2006 and 2009.
(http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/safetealu/)
(http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/ortransplanupdate.shtml)
(http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/transplan.shtml)
