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Guiding the Future Policy Committee November 14, 2013 ---PAGE BREAK--- What is the MTP? Long range planning document that is the framework for transportation decisions Identifies future projects for all modes to address future transportation problems and concerns Has a minimum 20 year planning horizon For MPOs in attainment, update is required every 5 years Cooperative effort among MPO, its entities, NMDOT, transit operator, interested parties, and the public 23 U.S.C. Section 134 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Basics Current MTP adopted in April 2010 (amended in 2011) 2040 MTP will be in conjunction with the update to the State’s long range plan Anticipate 18 months for development Target April 2015 for adoption of the 2040 MTP. ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. Economic Vitality 2. Safety 3. Security 4. Accessibility/ Mobility 5. Environment/ Quality of Life 6. Integration/ Connectivity 7. System Management/ Operation 8. System Preservation 1. Safety 2. Infrastructure Condition (state of good repair) 3. Congestion Reduction 4. System Reliability (improve efficiency) 5. Freight Movement & Economic Vitality 6. Environmental Sustainability 7. Project Delivery (accelerate project completion) 1. Transportation Choices 2. Access to Affordable Housing 3. Economic Competitiveness 4. Fund existing communities 5. Collaboration for better investments 6. Value Unique Qualities of Communities Planning Factors Livability Principles National Planning Goals ---PAGE BREAK--- Elements of the MTP Update Vision and Goals/Objectives Current & Future Population/Employment data Identify, review and prioritize project alternatives for road, transit, bicycle/pedestrian Freight and other modes Safety and Security Environmental mitigation activities Operations & Management strategies Financial Plan Public participation and involvement ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Participation Necessary to have at all stages of plan update Open houses Surveys Consult with Stakeholder groups Go to the people Bring the process to them Luncheon meetings City events and fairs Feedback on project identification & prioritization ---PAGE BREAK--- Roadway and Transit Plans New roads and bus service Improvements and upgrades Identify Policies Complete Streets Identify MPO Actions to address road and transit needs ---PAGE BREAK--- Bicycle/Pedestrian Plans Project priorities Complete Streets Policies and Strategies MPO Actions for promoting walking & biking ---PAGE BREAK--- Areas of Additional Focus Safety Freight, Air, Rail Coordination with NAPI/Navajo Nation and regional impacts Transportation and Land Use Environmental Justice Economic Vitality System Preservation (state of good repair) Others…. ---PAGE BREAK--- MAP-21 Requirements The MTP will include a description of the performance measures and performance targets used in assessing the performance of the transportation system The Plan will also include a system performance report and subsequent updates evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the established performance targets MPOs have the option of developing multiple scenarios for consideration during the development of the Plan What kinds of performance targets will we have to support national performance measures? How will the FMPO meet these requirements? ---PAGE BREAK--- Performance Target Examples MRCOG ---PAGE BREAK--- Performance Target Examples MRCOG ---PAGE BREAK--- Developing the MTP…. What do we like about the 2035 MTP? What should be changed or improved upon? How can we better engage the public in this process? What areas of the 2035 MTP need more focus? What planning elements are not part of the current MTP but should be part of the update? What data do we need for performance measures and what are they trying to improve?