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Progress Report Implementing the Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan May 22, 2003 in Sacramento Brian Smith, Deputy Director, Planning and Modal Programs California Department of Transportation. Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan.
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Progress ReportImplementing the Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanMay 22, 2003 in SacramentoBrian Smith, Deputy Director, Planning and Modal ProgramsCalifornia Department of Transportation
Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan • Guiding Interregional Improvement Program Investment • Improving Interregional Movement of People and Goods • Vision, Strategies, Performance Measures, Principles, and Objectives
Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan Objective 1 – Complete a Trunk System • 10 Routes and Route Portions for Focused IIP Investments • Meet Current and Future Population Needs • Major Underdeveloped North – South and East – West Routes • Focus Routes plus Interstate System Ensures Strong Transportation System
Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan Focus Routes and Goods Movement Benefits Major North – South Routes for Goods Distribution and Transfer • STAA (Big Trucks) and Terminal Access Routes • 5 Axle Truck VMT - Interstates 57% - Focus Routes 26% • Principal East – West Access Over Coast Range and Connections from I-15/40 into Central Valley Peak Agricultural Season, Timber, Mining
Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan Objective 3 –Dependable Movement Into Major Gateways & Connectivity to Key Intermodal Transfer Facilities • Bay Area, Southern CA, Mexico, Grapevine and Central Valley • International Airports, Air Cargo Terminals, Seaports, Freight Distribution Facilities • Goods Movement - STAA Routes and Truck Terminal Access
Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan Objective 5 – Link Rural and Smaller Centers to Trunk • California 3rd Largest State • 156 Thousand Square Miles • 86% State Population in Urbanized Areas on 4.2% of Land • Many Rural and Small Towns • Susanville, Williams, San Juan Bautista, Chowchilla, Bishop and Oasis