Future Needs Determination
Each jurisdiction should determine future needs for all elements of the transportation system (e.g., roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, rail, air, pipeline, and/or marine) as appropriate.
Shall
At a minimum, this step shall include:
- Identification of future needs:
- Needs should address differences between future transportation system characteristics and adopted standards (660-012-0215) of adequacy or performance measures (660-012-0905 and –0910) for that characteristic as determined in Step 2: Goals & Objectives. For state transportation facilities, the identification of needs shall be based on the standards and targets identified in the Oregon Transportation Plan and associated statewide modal and topic plans.
- Roadway and road facility needs (e.g., new roadways, travel lanes, traffic control) should be identified against state and local adopted performance standards and thresholds, such as level-of-service standards or volume-to-capacity ratios. Performance standards for state highway facilities must be consistent with the Oregon Highway Plan or adopt alternative performance standards.
- Other non-vehicular facility needs (e.g., new sidewalks, on-street bike lanes, transit service) should be identified against locally adopted performance standards or performance measures. The determination of state needs should be based on performance metrics adopted in statewide modal plans and policies, including the Highway Design Manual.
Should
In addition to the items listed above, this step should include the following elements when locally appropriate and when funding allows:
- Identify potential interim needs within the 20-year planning horizon.
- Consider potential changes in goals, policies, standards, and investment strategies to prepare for emerging technologies and trends in transportation.