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Transportation and Growth Management

Code Assistance
The Transportation & Growth Management (TGM) program helps Oregon communities through Smart Development Code Assistance.  Services are now available.
 
The Code Assistance program provides very specific help to local governments to identify and update comprehensive plan policies and land use regulations that promote efficient land use and transportation planning that advances these TGM objectives:
  • Promote a transportation system and development pattern that results in a balanced, multi-modal system that enhances opportunities for people to walk, bike, and use transit;
  • Preserve or enhance the “through movement” function of a state highway;
  • Increase the convenience or availability of alternative modes of transportation;
  • Provide alternatives to, or delay the need for, major transportation improvements;
  • Provide alternatives to, or delay the need for, expansion of an urban growth boundary.
 
Code assistance comprises one or two parts – an initial assessment of the current comprehensive plan and land development regulations, and preparation of plan and code amendments for consideration by local decision-makers.  The Code Assistance program uses consultant firms with whom we contract directly to provide assistance to local governments.  Local governments are not required provide cash or in-kind match, although we expect local staff to assist with meetings and other logistical support.
 
Our work is based on TGM publications such as the Model Development Code for Small Cities or the Smart Development Code Handbook.  We prioritize work that implements the Transportation Planning Rule (TPR), the Oregon Transportation Plan, the local transportation system plan (TSP), and addresses issues affecting fast-growing communities.  We are unable to undertake work aimed at simply updating an outdated set of plan policies or regulations.  DLCD technical assistance grants may be available for “housekeeping” types of projects.
 
If you wish to pursue a Code Assistance project further, contact us or review the criteria and application process in the Selection of Code Assistance Projects (PDF).

Staff Contact

The Code Assistance position is currently vacant. In the meantime you may contact:

Bill Holmstrom
TGM Coordinator

bill.holmstrom@state.or.us
503-373-0050 x265

Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
635 Capitol Street NE, Suite 150
Salem, Oregon 97301-2540
 
The Transportation & Growth Management Program is a joint program of the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.  The TGM program supports community efforts to expand transportation choices for people.  By linking land use and transportation planning, TGM works in partnership with local governments to create vibrant, livable places in which people can walk, bike, take transit or drive where they want to go. 
 

TGM: Better Ways to Better Places