Step 3: Existing Conditions

The following table identifies the air elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while air transportation is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

Cities and counties must consider the needs of all users when identifying gaps and deficiencies in the bicycle system. Within non-metropolitan areas, local governments must identify needs along all arterial and collector streets. Within metropolitan areas, local governments must identify needs along all streets, including local streets, as well as off-street paths and trails within climate-friendly areas, within Metro Region 2040 centers, within one-quarter mile of all primary and secondary schools, and along bicycle boulevards. Outside of these areas, gaps and deficiencies must be considered for arterials and collectors only (OAR 660-012-0605[2]).

The following table identifies the bicycle elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

The following table identifies the marine elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while marine transportation is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

Cities and counties must consider the needs of all users when identifying gaps and deficiencies in the pedestrian system. Within non-metropolitan areas, local governments must identify needs along all arterial and collector streets. Within metropolitan areas, local governments must identify needs on all streets, including local streets, as well as off-street paths and trails within climate-friendly areas, within Metro Region 2040 centers, and within one-quarter mile of all primary and secondary schools. Outside of these areas, gaps and deficiencies must be considered for arterials and collectors only (OAR 660-012-0605[2]).

The following table identifies the pedestrian elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

The following table identifies the pipeline elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while pipeline transportation is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

The following table identifies the rail elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should ) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while rail transportation is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

The following table identifies the roadway elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should ) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

Cities and counties must work in close cooperation with transit service providers to complete the public transportation system element of the TSP. Cities and counties must consider the needs of all users when identifying gaps and deficiencies in the transit system.

The following table identifies the public transportation elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

The following table identifies the truck freight elements that shall (Shall) be addressed in the needs determination to meet best practices and/or ensure compliance with the TPR. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while truck freight transportation is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.