Overview of Regional Transit and Transportation Planning Processes in Central Oregon (2012)
This document provides an overview of regional transportation planning processes in Central Oregon, specifically focusing on transit demand management (TDM). It highlights various plans including the Bend Transit Plan, Regional Transit Master Plan, and the Central Oregon Transportation Options Plan (COTOP). Key goals include identifying transit needs, sustainable funding, and meeting long-term travel demand through effective investments. Stakeholder engagement through public meetings and surveys is emphasized as part of the planning process. Critical timelines for projects are also outlined.
Overview of Regional Transit and Transportation Planning Processes in Central Oregon (2012)
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COACT Meeting Regional Transportation Options Planning Processes Overview Redmond, OR July 12, 2012
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes • Bend Transit Plan • Regional Transit Master Plan • Central Oregon [strategic] Transportation Options Plan (COTOP) • Region 4 Park and Ride Lot Plan
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes • Regional Transit Master Plan • Managed by COIC, operator of CET • Goals: • ID potential for transit to serve regional mobility needs. • ID Priority Service Needs for each Community and the Region as a Whole • Short and long-term • ID short and long-term funding sustainability plan.
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes • Regional Transit Master Plan, cont. • Product due June 2013 • Tasks • Outreach and Engagement: surveys, public meetings, COACT, Council/Commission, etc. • ID current and future demand • Service Planning • Funding Analysis • Adopting Entity = COIC Board
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes • Central Oregon [strategic] Transportation Options Plan (COTOP) • Purpose • Long range plan to help ID cost-effective investments to meet long-term travel demand in Central OR • Focus on intercommunity trips on 8 primary corridors • ID the best mix of transportation investments • 2030 timeframe • Inform local plans • Due December 2012
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes • Central Oregon [strategic] Transportation Options Plan (COTOP), cont.Goals and Objectives • Meet long-term travel demand through cost-effective solutions • Public transit investments • Other viable alternatives to single occupant vehicles • Supportive land use policies • Reduce infrastructure costs • Reduce GHG emissions • Opportunities to inform and/or be informed by ODOT’s “Mosaic” Planning Initiative (aka “Least Cost Planning”) Note: COACT is Proposed as an Adopting/Implementing Body, so request to return to discuss further
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes COTOP Model
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes COTOP Model
Current Regional Transit/TDMPlanning Processes • Region 4 Park and Ride Lot Plan • Purpose: ID priority P&R Lot investments across R4 • Working with MCEDD in Lower John Day Area and Klamath County in South Central Area • Due Feb. 2013 • Adopting Entity = COACT • Request time at near-term meeting to discuss