§ 170.411 - What should a long-range transportation plan include?

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A LRTP should include:

An evaluation of a full range of transportation modes and connections between modes such as highway, rail, air, and water, to meet transportation needs;

Trip generation studies, including determination of traffic generators due to land use;

Social and economic development planning to identify transportation improvements or needs to accommodate existing and proposed land use in a safe and economical fashion;

Measures that address health and safety concerns relating to transportation improvements;

A review of the existing and proposed transportation system to identify the relationships between transportation and the environment;

Cultural preservation planning to identify important issues and develop a transportation plan that is sensitive to Tribal cultural preservation;

Scenic byway and tourism plans;

Measures that address energy conservation considerations;

A prioritized list of short- and long-term transportation needs; and

An analysis of funding alternatives to implement plan recommendations.