Planning for our future
Many of the most important decisions about a transportation project are made years before a shovel breaks ground. It can be hard to know where to begin in order to understand the lengthy planning process. But, in order to be effective in influencing how our transportation system grows and operates, it is essential to know just how it works.
Below is a brief description of the range of planning efforts in the region. - Context for Metropolitan Transportation Planning - Understand the framework and process for regional planning.
- History and legislation – Policy and legislation affect transportation funding, project development, and more. Learn about the history of our region’s transportation system and policies or get caught up to date on new legislation.
- Developing a vision – Vision 2030 is the result of a collaborative effort among residents, businesses, and government agencies to create a clear vision for the future of the region over the next thirty years.
- Looking to the future – How will our transportation system serve the region in 10, 20, even 30 years from now? The long-range plan looks out 20+ years and identifies projects that will be needed to support future population and employment growth.
- Improving the System – The Transportation Improvement Program is a list of transportation priorities and projects that are requesting funding over the next 4 years. Learn more about short-range programming.
- Managing the work – The Unified Planning Work Program summarizes the transportation planning activities of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council staff for each year.
- Thinking Locally – Each jurisdiction in the region develops long-range plans for their community. These plans focus on things like zoning, land use, and transportation. Learn more about local planning and how it relates to regional planning.
- Turning ideas into reality – Building a new transportation project requires years of planning and engineering before the first shovel of dirt is turned. Learn more about project planning
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 September 2008 )
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