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ODOT 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Meetings. November 2-12, 2009. I. Welcome & Introduction. Thank you Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working with our partners to plan our transportation future. Committees Cities, towns, counties State and federal entities
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ODOT 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Meetings November 2-12, 2009
I. Welcome & Introduction • Thank you • Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working with our partners to plan our transportation future. • Committees • Cities, towns, counties • State and federal entities • Residents www.oklongrangeplan.com
II. Purpose of Long Range Plan (LRP) • Set policy direction through 2035 • Economic vitality • Safety • Security • Accessibility and mobility options • Environment • Multimodal • System management & operation • Preservation of system www.oklongrangeplan.com
III. Purpose of Public Meeting • Information sharing and public input about … • Safety and security • Transportation Options for People • ODOT “On the Move” …new transportation ideas • System preservation and operation • Freight and the economy www.oklongrangeplan.com
III. Purpose of Public Meeting, cont’d • Information sharing and public input about … • LRP: ODOT’s transportation policy guide for the next 25 years. Updated every 5 years • Review, comment and discuss with ODOT personnel • Fill out the transportation survey • Comments also received via: • Mail: ODOT Planning & Research Division, 200 N.E. St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 • Web: www.oklongrangeplan.com • E-mail: 2035LRP@odot.org www.oklongrangeplan.com
IV. LRP Goal and Schedule • Goal: develop a statewide transportation plan that responds to future transportation needs and enhances economic development. • LRP Schedule • 24 month process – Began Nov. 2008 • Current status – Research and issue identification • Committee & Public meetings – Summer/Fall 2009 • Policy and Program Development – Fall/winter 2009 • Meet again with committees & public – Summer 2010 • Finalize LRP – Fall 2010 www.oklongrangeplan.com
II. Long Range Plan Process V. State Transportation System • Transportation for PEOPLE • State Highway System • Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities • Transit options • Aviation Facilities www.oklongrangeplan.com
II. Long Range Plan Process V. State Transportation System, cont’d • Transportation for GOODS • State Highway System • Aviation Facilities • Freight Rail • Ports/Waterways www.oklongrangeplan.com
VI. Common Themes & Challenges • Provide more choices for people and freight • Maintain and maximize use of existing system • Improve capacity on highways and bridges • Explore new funding options • Improve safety for all modes • Move towards a more (economically and environmentally) sustainable transportation system www.oklongrangeplan.com
VII. Receiving Public Input • Attend meetings • Complete the survey • Comments also received via: • Mail: ODOT Planning & Research Division, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 • Web: www.oklongrangeplan.com • E-mail: 2035LRP@odot.org www.oklongrangeplan.com