ODOT 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Meetings

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ODOT 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Public
Meetings

• November 2-12, 2009

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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

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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

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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

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III. Purpose of Public Meeting, contd

• Information sharing and public input about
• LRP ODOTs 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_at_odot.org

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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

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V. State Transportation System
II. Long Range Plan Process

• Transportation for PEOPLE
• State Highway System
• Bicycle Pedestrian Facilities
• Transit options
• Aviation Facilities

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V. State Transportation System, contd
II. Long Range Plan Process

• Transportation for GOODS
• State Highway System
• Aviation Facilities
• Freight Rail
• Ports/Waterways

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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

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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_at_odot.org

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