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Project Overview
The goal of this study is to develop a Statewide Transportation Plan that responds to future needs including improvements that will enhance both transportation and economic development of the State of Oklahoma through 2035.
The Plan should meet both local needs and federal requirements, through:
- Supporting the economic vitality of the United States, the State of Oklahoma and metropolitan areas
- Increasing the safety and security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users
- Emphasizing the preservation of the existing transportation system;
- Increasing the accessibility and mobility options available to people and freight;
- Protecting and enhancing the environment, promoting energy conservation and improving the quality of life
- Including stakeholder outreach and public involvement, plus involving advisory groups that represent transportation system providers and users for the movement of both people and goods.
Other important issues to be studied include: funding uncertainties, potential air quality concerns and how best to address climate change and energy dependency. The resolution of these issues may be of paramount importance and will influence the final development of the 2035 Long Range Plan.
The approach to create the 2035 Long Range Plan is summarized in Figure 1 below.
First, ODOT will conduct technical fact finding to quantify the transportation problems, and develop initial solutions and strategies. Then, at two key stages, the community at-large will be asked, through public meetings, to verify that the right issues are being addressed and that the solutions are sound and well prioritized. The study is expected to continue over a 24-month period. There will be continuous information updates to this website to keep the public informed and involved.
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