The plan will include a list of transportation projects that will be built in our region over the coming years. This list must be realistic about funding and focus on projects that make the biggest difference for our community.

Starting Point

• Projects come from a local adopted transportation plan or study
• These plans already reflect community input and local priorities
• Each project must have a realistic funding source identified

Two Types of Project Lists

• "Funded List": Projects we know we can pay for
• "Vision List": Additional projects we'd like to carry out if more funding becomes available

Project Requirements

Each project must:

• Have support from local governments
• Support the regional transportation goals
• Be feasible to carry out with expected funding

Evaluation Process

We look at:

• How projects work together as a system
• Whether we have a good mix of project types
• If projects are distributed fairly across the region
• How well projects address community needs

We're committed to measuring how well our transportation system serves you. Here's how:

What We Track:

• How complete the transportation network is
• Road and bridge conditions
• Travel times and traffic flow
• Access to transit, bike paths, sidewalks, and jobs
• Transportation related crashes
• How well freight moves through our region

Why This Matters to You:

• Shows if transportation investments are working
• Helps us focus money where it's needed most
• Makes sure we're meeting regional transportation goals
• Tracks our progress and keeps us accountable
• Helps the regional transportation system qualify for federal funding

How We Use This Information:

• Identify what needs fixing
• Choose which projects to fund
• Track if improvements are working
• Report back to the community