2017 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Engagement Plan. March 4, 2016

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1 2017 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Engagement Plan March 4, 2016

2 Action Requested Request that the Community Advisory Council assist in outreach to solicit comment from defined stakeholders that will inform the development of the NOACA Long Range Transportation Plan.

3 About the Long Range Plan What is the Long Range Transportation Plan Intended to demonstrate/document how the metropolitan planning process results in a list of major regional transportation projects that facilitate the functions and needs of the transportation system MPOs are responsible for maintaining and planning for a Regional Transportation System. Components of the system Congestion Management Process Pavement Management System Bridge Management System Freight Management System Transit Management System Bicycle Management System Pedestrian Management System

4 About the Long Range Plan LRTP Development Process Components of the LRTP Regional conditions, forecast data (20 years), regulations and planning principles System operating conditions List of projects that comport with conditions and forecast data Putting the Plan together Public Outreach Draft Document Regional conditions Operating conditions of transportation system - components List of project NOACA Transportation Improvement Plan

5 About the Long Range Plan Themes from the last plan Plan recommendations Strengthening the region s economy Preserving the existing transportation infrastructure Reinvesting in the urban core Minimizing the impacts of adding new capacity to the system Improving the natural environment Themes and trends Prioritize preservation and maintenance Current demographic trends had not fully materialized Beginning to address major trend of land use sprawl

6 About the Long Range Plan Potential themes in 2017 Plan Efficiency Return on investment Regional cohesion Alignment with community and other regional strategies Themes and trends Deficit of funds to preserve system Population loss region wide Nodes of economic strength how to leverage Emerging opportunities Implementing multi-modal development agenda Beginning to address effects of land use sprawl

7 About the Long Range Plan Narrative that illustrates challenges 1969 Work Plan Narrative that illustrates opportunities New resources for freight in FAST Act

8 About the Long Range Plan Public outreach and engagement in 2017 Plan Proposed outreach by sectors of interest Desired outcomes Identification of gaps in service Consensus around regional priorities what is most important issue to address Unified plan of action that is consistent over time Ongoing communication between transportation planning and important community service providers

9 About the Long Range Plan Development of regional agenda of community service issues Data and information sharing Understanding of existing and emerging demographic trends Consensus on threats and opportunities Identification of gaps in service

10 Advisory Council Engagement Alignment with Council identified priorities Asset management advocacy Promoting regional cohesion Promoting job access solutions Mode Shift Project

11 Questions

12 Outline of Engagement Process Scan/research regional issues Health impacts of transportation system Access to jobs/accessibility Impacts on mobility (e.g. elderly) Identify general stakeholders Non profits/foundations Advocates/researchers Center for Community Solutions Identify issue oriented stakeholders Housing authorities Transit authorities

13 Outline of Engagement Process Asking the right questions To understand the nature of the challenge presented by the transportation system for certain stakeholders Determine what role NOACA s planning responsibilities play in addressing those interactions; To devise methods of outreach to those interested parties that will inform them of the planning responsibilities of NOACA

14 Outline of Engagement Process Use research and questions to identify individuals Determine if representative group of stakeholder exists

15 Outline of Engagement Process Public involvement process summary Identify Outreach Inform Feedback Engagement

16 Outline of Engagement Process Community service stakeholder timeline Identify stakeholders Determine how to aggregate into unified stakeholder group Plan for outreach meeting Either on existing schedule or determine need for separate meeting Develop pre-meeting information Consider lead-in meetings with sector specific groups Plan engagement

17 Outline of Engagement Process Other activities Development of council working group to lead Work with NOACA staff Participate in other outreach meetings Potential future BAC engagements Advocacy opportunities/civic engagement Freight development/freight conference Asset management program Transit oriented development

18 Job Access Challenge: Ability to connect people to work opportunities Inadequate facilities hinder workforce utilization Federal Reserve and FFEF studies Spatial mismatch is in part a transportation planning problem

19 Mode Shift: Increasing choices for a more sustainable transportation system in Northeast Ohio

20 2016 Year of Sustainable Transportation How can we tell if the transportation system is becoming more sustainable? How can we be strategic about achieving the transition?

21 Key indicator The mix of transportation modes (the mode split between cars, transit, bikes, walking) is a key indicator of sustainable transportation. Benefits Equity and opportunity Efficient land use and vibrant places Air and water quality Carbon emissions reduction Health Affordable in the long term

22 NOACA region mode split Work trips % Driving 87 Walk 3 Bike 1 Transit 7 Other 2 Source: 2012 Northeast Ohio Regional Travel Survey commissioned by NOACA

23 NOACA Regional Strategic Plan Goal 3: Build a sustainable, multi-modal transportation system Objectives: a) Provide funding priority and other preferences with scoring criteria to projects that: (1) enhance and improve coordination for public transit, rail, pedestrian and bicycle transportation (2) improve access to regional job centers, employment opportunities, and city centers (3) facilitate intermodal transportation connections (4) reduce energy use and improve air quality (5) reduce greenhouse gas emissions (6) reduce reliance on auto travel (7) can be demonstrated to have an adequate long-term funding stream for operation and maintenance (8) engage in regional efforts to control stormwater, protect and improve water quality, and control development in floodplains (9) promote safety b) Assure that the Regional Transportation Plan and TIP reflect a coherent commitment to a balanced multi-modal transportation system and to NOACA s strategic vision. c) Encourage transit-oriented development in higher density urban corridors and other higher density areas of the region and retrofitting transit oriented elements in appropriate lower density areas. d) Consider strategic abandonment or alternative provision of service for infrastructure elements that are under-utilized or whose maintenance or reconstruction costs may exceed their benefit. e) Achieve levels of infrastructure investment that do not exceed the region s financial capacity.

24 Mode Shift: From general goal to implementation Set a measurable goal Figure out the transportation projects that will produce the shift (be intentional about what would make it happen) Change plans and policies so the projects are designed, programmed, and funded in the coming years (actually change the mode split)

25 MORPC in Columbus Model Columbus or Pittsburgh

26 Massachusetts - Boston

27 Seattle

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