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ABOUT THE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
Discover details about the Transportation Master Plan, its elements, and the project timeline.
What is a Transportation Master Plan (TMP)?
A Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is a long-term, strategic document that outlines the vision, goals, and actions needed to develop and maintain a comprehensive transportation network. It aims to enhance safety, connectivity, economic vitality, and regional integration by directing future investments across all modes of transportation, including roads, sidewalks, trails, and transit. The TMP assesses current infrastructure, projects future demands, and includes specific projects.
Why is a TMP important?
A TMP is essential for guiding the development of a city's transportation network. It enhances safety, improves connectivity and traffic operations, and supports economic growth by providing a clear framework for future investments. The TMP also reflects community needs through public involvement. By coordinating with other municipal plans, it ensures a more cohesive development pattern, ultimately creating a connected, efficient transportation system that meets the current and future mobility needs for residents, businesses, and visitors.
How does the TMP integrate with other city plans?
The TMP integrates with other city plans by aligning its goals and strategies with broader urban development objectives. This integration ensures that transportation infrastructure supports land use planning, economic development, environmental sustainability, community growth and capital improvements to create a holistic approach to transportation planning.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
View the phases of the project schedule below:
IDENTIFY
Phase I
Spring 2025 - Fall/Winter 2025
In the first phase of the Transportation Master Plan, the focus is on understanding the community and transportation network as they exist today. Background research identifies strengths, challenges, and both the current and future transportation networks to guide the plan’s development. This phase culminates in the Existing Conditions Assessment, available on the Project Documents page.
ENGAGE
Phase II
Fall/Winter 2025 - Summer 2026
(Continuous)
Public input is fundamental to any Transportation Master Plan. To view the Public & Stakeholder Engagement Plan, please visit the Project Documents page. This phase is ongoing throughout the entire project timeline, employing various outreach initiatives (virtual and in-person public workshops, surveys, mapping activities, etc.) to understand community sentiments and guide the development of the plan.
VISION
Phase III
Fall/Winter 2025 - Winter/Spring 2026
This phase sets the foundation for the Transportation Master Plan through public outreach and background research. The vision for a connected city is established, reflecting community input, in addition to identifying network needs for the future and a recommended transportation network.
REALIZE
Phase IV
Winter/Spring 2026 - Spring 2026
This phase establishes the framework of the Transportation Master Plan from the culmination of public outreach and establishes the network evaluation criteria. The draft of the Transportation Master Plan is also developed with goals, policies, maps and graphics to enforce the desired vision for the future.
ATTAIN
Phase V
Spring 2026 - Summer 2026
The final phase of the Transportation Master Plan process focuses on addressing review comments and a formal presentation to City Council for adoption.
