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

www.oklongrangeplan.com

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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, 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 surveyComments also received via:

Mail: ODOT Planning & Research Division, 200 N.E. St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Web: www.oklongrangeplan.com E-mail: [email protected]


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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

Transportation for PEOPLE

State Highway System Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Transit options Aviation Facilities

II. Long Range Plan Process


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V. State Transportation System, cont’d Transportation for GOODS

State Highway System Aviation Facilities Freight Rail Ports/Waterways

II. Long Range Plan Process


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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 meetingsComplete the surveyComments also received via:

Mail: ODOT Planning & Research Division, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Web: www.oklongrangeplan.com E-mail: [email protected]


ODOT 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Meetings

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