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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND EVALUATION CRITERIA GUIDANCE ELEMENT

DRAFT – 6/19/17

This planning and implementation guidance document on Transportation System Plan (TSP) Goals,

Objectives, and Evaluation Criteria is one in a series that will provide the specific content elements of

the 2018 TSP Guidelines. The content within this document will be used to populate a dynamic and

interactive web-based update for the TSP Guidelines. The Project Management Team (PMT),

Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC), and American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Consultant Focus Group will provide comments and modifications to this document, and the remaining

guidance elements, that will be included on ODOT’s website for the TSP Guidelines.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The Intent (Why you do it)

How a jurisdiction will address transportation system needs through the planning horizon should be a

reflection of community priorities. One of the first steps in a TSP planning process is to identify specific

goals and objectives that reflect the desires and vision of the community related to the existing and

future transportation system. Goals provide direction for where a community would like to go;

corresponding objectives provide more detail on how to achieve the goal or articulate desired specific

2008 TSP Guidelines and Current Practice The 2008 TSP Guidelines includes a sample list of events or occurrences that can prompt a

local government to update its TSP. (See Chapter 2 of the 2008 TSP Guidelines, Step 1

(determine if an update is needed), and the “triggers” that prompt TSP updates.) Text

accompanying the list emphasizes that changes to the TSP need to respond to changing

conditions and address other planning work the jurisdiction is undertaking. The list is

comprehensive and remains relevant today. Absent, however, is the mention of enhancing

health, transportation choices or, more generally, availability of and access to active

transportation modes. It is not known how many recently adopted or “in progress” TSP

updates were driven specifically by health or active transportation objectives, but these

are major themes in current TSPs. Related to this, maximizing the efficiency of the existing

transportation system by focusing on active transportation and cost-effective

improvements has been a focus of TSP updates. Also, resilience planning is a known

driving force for TSP updates in coastal communities, an objective not reflected in the

existing Guidelines.

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outcomes related to the goal. The TSP goals and objectives provide a framework for shaping

transportation policies and are the basis for the formation of evaluation criteria to determine which

transportation projects, programs, pilot projects, and refinement studies best meet community needs.

Generally, goals and objectives should:

Define how the transportation system should ideally function;

Articulate community transportation priorities;

Form the basis for developing factors to evaluate and select preferred infrastructure

improvements; and.

Be the basis for Comprehensive Plan transportation policy statements.

Specifically, the following should be reflected in the new or updated TSP planning goals and objectives:

Transportation-related objectives and outcomes from past planning studies and adopted plans

(e.g., downtown plans, hazard mitigation plans, health impact assessments, ADA transition

plans, access management plans, corridor studies, special transportation area plans, etc.);

Regional priorities and targets (e.g., safety, mobility, single-occupancy vehicle trip reduction, air

quality) especially in in MPO areas as articulated in the Regional Transportation System Plan

(RTSP);

Consistency with the goals, objectives, and operational and service standards of other

transportation service providers managing facilities and servicing the community (e.g., ODOT,

transit providers);

Alignment with new federal, state, and MPO policies; and

New transportation-related policy objectives and modeling, management, and design

techniques and approaches that were not prevalent or known during the last TSP planning

Implementation Tip: Plan Objectives vs. Plan Policies Cities and counties must adopt a local TSP as part of their comprehensive plans. This will

requires a comprehensive plan amendment after TSP adoption – either by replacing the

transportation element of the comprehensive plan or adding references to the updated

TSP. As discussed, the plan goals and objectives guide the development or update of a

TSP. Towards the end of the planning process, when solutions have been identified to

satisfy future needs, policy statements should be developed to help implement plan

recommendations. These policy statements are the jurisdiction’s comprehensive plan

transportation goal policies and will help guide future actions, including land use decisions.

Little modification will be needed to implement TSP (project) objectives that are

formatted and phrased in a way that is consistent with other adopted comprehensive plan

policies and that have baring on future decisions. TSP objectives that are more specific to

the planning process, rather than future decision-making, may need to be modified to

have utility beyond TSP adoption.


process. These policies could reflect new trends (e.g., bicycle tourism, sea level changes, etc.)

and/or current best practices within one or more modes.

The Approach (How you do it)

Project goals and objectives will begin to be formulated and articulated as rational for undertaking the

TSP project and allocating funding for the project scope of work. Later, as a programed part of an

initiated project, developing goals and objectives will need to involve the project’s public-oriented

advisory committee to ensure that the results reflect the character and vision of the community and

are consistent with other comprehensive plan objectives.

All jurisdictions will have transportation goals and policies in the adopted comprehensive plan to satisfy

Statewide Transportation Planning Goal 12. For jurisdictions with adopted and acknowledged TSPs, the

TSP document will have existing goals and objectives that guided the previous planning process. The

comprehensive plan goals and policies may, or may not, be identical or similar to the TSP’s goals and

objectives, depending on when each document was last updated and the detail embodied in each.

Whether creating new, updating, or replacing existing goals and objectives, the following are

recommended general TSP goal and objective topic areas:

1. Coordination. Includes “integration” of plans/planning efforts, coordination between

transportation providers/agencies, and land use approval agencies within planning area.

2. Safety. Sometimes paired with “Health.” Includes multi-modal system improvements to enhance

safety.

3. Health. Includes encouraging active transportation, as related to positive health outcomes.

4. Mobility. Sometimes pared with “Accessibility.” Includes operational performance standards.

5. Efficiency. Includes travel time reliability, intelligent transportation systems/technology, goods

movement; creating a “performance based” system.

6. Connectivity. Sometimes paired with “Accessibility.” Includes efficient networks, improving

circulation.

7. Accessibility. Sometimes paired with “Mobility” or “Connectivity.” Includes multi-model

transportation choices, accessible to all.

8. Equity. Includes meeting the needs of all system users.

9. Economic Development. Includes connections to ports and other employment areas, goods

movement, economic viability/vitality/stability.

10. Sustainability. Includes, “livability” and “resiliency” concepts; reducing greenhouse gas

emissions, preparing for future climate impacts (e.g., sea level change), impacts to

environment/environmental resources, responsible stewardship of financial resources.

The provided template (see XXXXX) includes sample goal statements for each of the general topic areas

and associated objectives. The intent of the sample language is to ensure that the focus areas,


methodologies, and approaches for the planning process are documented and can serve as a solid basis

for evaluation criteria.

For jurisdictions that do not currently have an adopted TSP and are undertaking the TSP planning

process for the first time, the sample language in the Goal and Objective Template is a good starting

point for creating local goals and objectives. Comprehensive Plan policies will need to be reviewed for

their relevancy related to current, community conditions, aspirations, and priorities as they relate to

the transportation system. Note that the review of comprehensive plan policies is not limited to

transportation policies alone, but should include an assessment of goal and policies statements that

have a bearing on the transportation system, including but not limited to those addressing housing,

economic development, park and recreation planning, and. urbanization.

For jurisdictions that have an adopted TPS, there are two approaches to creating updated goals and

objectives: 1) revise and modify existing goals and objectives or 2) replace them entirely. Either

approach entails a review of existing goals and objectives to assess how well they reflect the drivers for

undertaking the TSP planning project, including up-to-date community priorities and new approaches

to transportation planning. This review includes considering adopted comprehensive plan policies,

current community objectives, new transportation-related policy objectives, and modeling,

management, and design techniques and approaches that were not prevalent or known during the last

TSP planning process. The update-and-modify method works best when the following is true:

The TSP is relatively up-to-date (less than 10 years old);

The goals and objectives already reflect integrated multi-modal planning (i.e., the goals are

organized by topic area, not by mode); and,

Community circumstances (e.g., urban growth boundary limits, population, etc.) have not

changed drastically since TSP adoption and the existing goals and objectives generally reflect

community vision and expectations for the transportation system.

Implementation Tip: Topic Areas & Goal Statements Sample goal language in the TSP Guidelines illuminate general topic areas and can serve as

the umbrella statements under which multiple objectives covering all aspects of the

transportation system can live. Recommended topic areas will resonate in specific ways

for the local community, based on existing circumstances, areas of local concern, and

demographic make-up. In developing goal statements, topic areas can be combined in

different ways (e.g., “Accessibility and Connectivity,” “Safety and Mobility,” “Mobility and

Connectivity”) or broken out and/or renamed to highlight a specific community focus (e.g.,

“Environment,” “Livability) to better articulate community interests. Similarly, tailoring the

associated goals and objectives is a necessary part of the TSP planning process to ensure

that this language faithfully reflects the community and is a legitimate basis for evaluation

criteria.


FOR GOAL AND OBJECTIVE TEMPLATE

The following sample goals and objectives will serve as a starting point for preparing or reviewing

existing community goals and objectives for a TSP. The goal and objective statements are intended to

be comprehensive covering all aspects of an integrated, multi-modal transportation system but they

are not exhaustive. The language presented reflects best practices. Also note that the goals and

objectives presented here are not specifically required to be included in all TSPs. Some objectives are

more specific to a geography – city, county, and/or region (e.g., within an MPO, coastal, urban, or

rural environments, etc.). Bracketed text indicates where language is applicable (e.g., city or county)

or that text will need to be replaced or updated (e.g., inserting the jurisdiction name).

1. Coordination Goal: Develop and maintain a Transportation System Plan that is consistent with the

goals and objectives of the City, [applicable] County, and the state. [City]

Develop a transportation system that is consistent with the [jurisdiction’s] adopted comprehensive plan

and the adopted plans of state, regional, and neighboring jurisdictions. [County]

Objectives:

A. Ensure consistency with state, regional and local planning rules, regulations, and standards.

B. Incorporate projects identified in other state, regional, or local plans.

C. Coordinate land use, financial, and environmental planning to prioritize strategic transportation

investments.

D. Coordinate land use and transportation decisions to efficiently use public infrastructure

investments to:

a. Maintain the mobility and safety of the roadway system

b. Foster efficient development patterns

Implementation Tip: Objectives Not every objective suggested in the Guidelines will be applicable to the community or

mirror the intent of the TSP planning process. Some objectives will be generally applicable

“as is”; others will require more specificity in order to be meaningful to a specific

community.

Given the close relationship between topic areas and the associated goal statements,

objectives can often relate to more than goal and can be reasonably housed under two or

more different goals (i.e. environmental and sustainability objectives). Thoughtful

modifications to the wording of an objective can change the emphasis, thereby

distinguishing between objectives, ensuring that language matches the intent of the goal,

and avoiding duplication.


c. Encourage the availability and use of transportation alternatives bike, walking and

transit

E. Coordinate with [applicable adjacent jurisdictions and county/counties] and the Oregon

Department of Transportation to implement system management and operations strategies on

arterials and highways.

F. Coordinate with [applicable] transit district to strengthen the efficiency and performance of the

[jurisdiction] transit network.

G. Coordinate regional project development and implementation with local jurisdictions. [County]

2. Safety Goal: Provide a transportation system that enhances the safety and security of all

transportation modes.

Objectives:

A. Identify improvements to address high collision locations and improve safety for walking,

biking, rolling, transit, and driving trips in the [city/county].

B. Address existing safety issues at locations with a history of vehicle, bicycle- and/or pedestrian-

related crashes.

C. Reduce the potential for conflicts by minimizing and/or providing separation between travel

modes.

D. Manage access to transportation facilities consistent with their applicable classification to

reduce and separate conflicts and provide reasonable access to land uses. [Also a “Mobility”

objective.]

E. Improve the safety of rail crossings.

F. Identify and improve safe crossings for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians across highways and

major arterials.

G. Assess options to reduce traffic volumes and speeds near schools.

a. [detailed/specific example] Work with the school district and educational institutions to

identify and implement circulation and access patterns to and around schools that are

safe for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as people in cars and arriving by bus.

b. [detailed/specific example] Implement the Safe Routes to Schools Plan

recommendations.

H. Incorporate traffic calming measures to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles.

I. Improve personal security on public facilities and services (e.g., street lighting,

surveillance/patrols around transit).

J. Install amenities at signalized pedestrian crossings to improve safety of underserved and

vulnerable populations (e.g., chirpers).

K. Improve the visibility of transportation users in constrained areas, such as on hills and blind

curves.

L. Educate travelers on the rules of the road to promote understanding of legal rights and

responsibilities and how all modes and users can safely and courteously interact with each

other.


M. Provide education and outreach to school children about walking and biking options and how to

safely use those modes and develop safe walking and biking connections to schools.

N. Maintain and enhance lifeline and evacuation routes in coordination with local, regional, state

and private entities. [Coastal communities and jurisdictions in central Oregon.]

3. Health Goal: Provide a transportation system that enhances the health of residents and users.

Objectives:

A. Identify programs that encourage walking and bicycling, and educate regarding good traffic

behavior and consideration for all users.

B. Provide convenient and direct pedestrian and bicycle facilities and routes to promote health

and the physical well-being of [jurisdiction] residents, to reduce vehicular traffic congestion, to

provide community and recreational alternatives, and to support [local commerce/economic

development].

4. Mobility Goal: Provide a multimodal transportation system that meets applicable state, county and

local operational performance standards.

Objectives:

A. Develop and maintain street functional classifications, along with operational guidance and

cross-sectional and right-of-way standards, to ensure streets are able to serve their intended

purpose.

B. Reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicle trips.

a. [detailed/specific example] Increase transit ridership by improving the quality of

available transit service as measured by coverage, hours of service and frequency.

b. [detailed/specific example] Develop bicycle and pedestrian facilities that encourage

non-vehicular travel and provide safe passage for pedestrians and bicyclists.

C. Reduce reliance on the state system for making local trips.

a. [detailed/specific example] Provide a network of arterials, collectors and local streets

that are interconnected, appropriately spaced, and reasonably direct in accordance with

[city/county] and state design standards and the Transportation System Plan. [Also

Connectivity objective.]

D. Preserve and maintain the existing transportation system in a state of good repair. [Also Safety

objective.]

E. Improve the operational and safety components of roads not meeting width or horizontal or

vertical alignment standards. [Also Safety objective.]

F. Balance pedestrian and bicycle needs and freight mobility needs through planning and design

guidance and coordination

5. Efficiency Goal: Optimize the performance of the transportation system for the efficient movement

of people and goods.


Objectives:

A. Develop a program to systematically implement improvements that enhance mobility at

designated high-priority locations.

B. Adopt a standard for mobility to help maintain a minimum level of freight and/or motor vehicle

travel efficiency and by which land use proposals can be evaluated. State and [city/county

mobility standards will be supported on facilities under the respective jurisdiction.

C. Work with [city/county/MPO] and ODOT to develop, operate and maintain intelligent

transportation systems and technological solutions that reduce travel delay and improve

system efficiency, including coordination of traffic signals and improved traveler information.

6. Connectivity Goal: Develop an interconnected, multimodal transportation network that connects all

members of the community to destinations within and beyond the [city/county].

Objectives:

A. Improve existing connections between residential areas and schools, parks, transit stops and

other essential destinations.

B. Create new connections between residential areas and transit facilities and services.

C. Create new connections between residential areas and schools, parks, and other essential

destinations.

D. Provide a network of arterials, collectors and local streets that are interconnected,

appropriately spaced, and reasonably direct in accordance with [city/county] and state design

standards and the Transportation System Plan. [Also Mobility objective.].

E. Provide for multi-modal circulation internally on site and externally to adjacent land use and

existing and planned multi-modal facilities.

F. Support off roadway walkways and bikeways that help to connect communities, provide

alternatives to motorized travel, or promote and support walking and biking tourism.

G. Support connectivity between the various communities in the county. [County]

7. Accessibility Goal: Develop a multimodal transportation system that is accessible for all ages, skill

levels, physical abilities, and interests.

Objectives:

A. Ensure adequate access to schools, parks, and other essential destinations for all members of

the community, including children, disabled, low-income, and elderly people.

B. Ensure adequate access to transit facilities and services.

C. Upgrade existing transportation facilities and work with public transportation providers to

provide services that improve access for all users.

D. Ensure American Disability Act (ADA) compliance for new transportation facility infrastructure.

8. Equity Goal: Provide an equitable, balanced and connected multi-modal transportation system.


Objectives:

A. Ensure that the transportation system provides equitable access to underserved and vulnerable

populations.

a. [detailed/specific example] Prioritize walking and biking investments in underserved

areas with transportation disadvantaged populations.

B. Provide connections for all modes that meet applicable [city/county] and Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. [Also an Accessibility objective.]

C. Ensure that existing and planned pedestrian throughways are clear of obstacles and

obstructions (e.g., utility poles).

D. Provide for multi-modal circulation internally on site and externally to adjacent land use and

existing and planned multi-modal facilities.

9. Economic Development Goal: Provide a transportation system that supports existing industry and

encourages economic development in the [city/county].

Objectives:

A. Improve the movement of goods and delivery of services throughout the [city/county] while

balancing the needs of all users with a variety of travel modes and preserving livability in

residential areas and established neighborhoods.

B. Prioritize efficient freight movement on identified freight routes.

C. Identify the 20-year roadway system needs to accommodate developing or undeveloped areas;

ensure adequate capacity for future travel demand and minimize travel times.

D. Identify lower cost alternatives or provide funding mechanisms for transportation

improvements necessary for development to occur.

E. Program transportation improvements to facilitate the development of desired land uses.

F. Encourage recreational tourism by developing connections to and between major recreational

locations and destinations and key services in the [city/county].

G. Encourage bicycle tourism by promoting and upgrading recreational routes through the

[city/county].

10. Sustainability Goal: Provide a sustainable transportation system through responsible stewardship

of financial and environmental resources.

Objectives:

A. Relate the design of street capacity and improvements to the intended use of the facility.

B. Minimize impacts to the scenic, natural and cultural resources in the [city/county].

C. Avoid or minimize impacts to natural resources, which may include alternative transportation

facility designs in constrained areas.

D. Preserve and protect the function of locally and regionally significant transportation corridors.


E. Develop and support reasonable alternative mobility targets for motor vehicles that align with

economic and physical limitations on state highways and [city/county] streets where necessary.

F. Reduce the number of vehicle-miles traveled.

G. Increase the number of walking, bicycling, and transit trips in the [city/county].

H. Develop transportation standards that preserve and protect the integrity of neighborhoods.

I. Support alternative vehicle types by identifying potential electric vehicle plug-in stations and

developing implementing code provisions.

J. Identify areas where alternative land use types would significantly shorten trip lengths or

reduce the need for motor vehicle travel within the [city/county].

K. Preserve and maintain the existing transportation system assets to extend their useful life.

L. Improve travel reliability and efficiency of existing major travel routes in the [city/county]

before adding capacity.

M. Evaluate and implement, where cost-effective, environmentally friendly materials and design

approaches (water reduction methods to protect waterways, solar infrastructure, impervious

materials).

N. Support technology applications that improve travel mobility and safety with less financial and

environmental impact than traditional infrastructure projects.

O. Pursue grants and collaboration with other agencies to efficiently fund transportation

improvements and supporting programs.

P. Identify and maintain stable and diverse revenue sources to meet the need for transportation

investments in the [city/county].

Q. Identify new and creative funding sources to leverage high priority transportation projects.

R. Roadways within the [jurisdiction] shall be multi-modal or “complete streets,” with each street servicing the needs of the various modes of travel. [City or unincorporated urban area only.]


EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Intent (Why you do it)

The development of evaluation factors or criteria is part of the goal setting phase of a TSP planning

project. TSP goals and objectives are the basis for the evaluation framework, which is used to assess

and compare the suitability of transportation system alternatives and to prioritize projects, programs,

policies, pilot projects, and/or refinement studies to address the community’s identified transportation

needs. Evaluation criteria may be somewhat general and subjective, similar to goal statements or

objectives, or may be more specific and quantitative in anticipation of evaluating the performance of

different transportation system solutions.

The Approach (How you do it)

A sample evaluation matrix is provided (wireframe XXXXX) with examples of evaluation criteria that

corresponds with the Goals and Objectives template. Also included is draft introduction language,

explaining the evaluation process and the mechanics of project selection and prioritization. Table 1 lists

example evaluation criteria; depending on the method selected, different scoring approaches can

developed and applied [e.g., consumer report; +1/0/-1; +4/+2/0/-2/-4]. Using a qualitative approach,

the criteria will not be weighted; rather, the ratings will be used to inform discussions about the

benefits and tradeoffs of each alternative. Using a quantitative approach, a point-based technical rating

system where scoring depends on how well proposed solutions meet the criteria and the criteria can be

weighted (if desired) and the evaluation score can be summed to compare alternatives. In either

approach, there may be quantitative performance measures for the evaluation criteria (such as

volume-to-capacity ratio, bicycle level-of-traffic stress, predicted crash rate, % of completed sidewalks,

etc.). In these cases a project can be assessed as to how well it is helping the agency achieve or move

towards their desired performance levels.


Implementation Tip: Scoring Examples

Qualitative Example #1:

Connectivity

Improve existing connections between residential areas and school, parks, transit stops and other essential destinations

Project will improve an existing connection +1

Project will not improve an existing connection 0

Project will impede an existing connection -1

Create new connections between residential areas and transit facilities and services

Project will create a new connection +1

Project will not create a new connection 0

Project will impede the creation of a new connection -1

Create new connections between residential areas and school, parks, and other essential destinations

Project will create a new connection +1

Project will not create a new connection 0

Project will impede the creation of a new connection -1

Qualitative Example #2:

Fully meets criterion

Partially meets criterion

Does not meet criterion

Proposed Evaluation Criteria

TSP Goal Criteria

Goal 4: Accessibility and

Connectivity

Enhances the active transportation or transit network

Improves facilities for those using mobility devices

Quantitative Example:

Goal 1: Provide for efficient motor vehicle travel to and through the county.

+4 Improves system efficiency

+2 Improves efficiency of a localized area, but has no impact

on efficiency of the system Street Connectivity

Connection enhances system

efficiency.

No change

Improves efficiency of a localized area, but may detract

from the efficiency of another location -2

-4 Negative impact on system efficiency


FOR EVALUATION CRITERIA TEMPLATE

An evaluation framework was created to help prioritize project solutions developed through this TSP

update. The evaluation framework is an extension of the goals and objectives and provides a consistent

method to aid in identifying the highest priority projects. The evaluation framework can be quantitative

and/or qualitative in nature. For this project, solutions will be evaluated using a [quantitative or

qualitative – choose one method].

[Quantitative approach] The framework consists of a point-based technical rating system, where

scoring depends on how well proposed solutions meet the measure of effectiveness criteria. By

summing ratings (and weighting if desired), alternatives can be compared.

The evaluation criteria were selected based on the proposed TSP goals and objectives. The criteria are

focused on compliance with state, regional, and local plans and policies, engineering design

requirements, and a desire to maximize positive (and minimize negative) economic, social (livability),

and environmental impacts. Table 1 lists example evaluation criteria and a potential corresponding

scoring methodology.

[Qualitative approach] The proposed evaluation criteria are based on the proposed goals and

objectives. A qualitative process using the evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate alternatives and

prioritize projects developed through the TSP update. The rating method used to evaluate the

alternatives is described below.

Most Desirable: The concept addresses the criterion and/or makes substantial improvements in

the criteria category. [+1, ]

No Effect: The criterion does not apply to the concept or the concept has no influence on the

criteria. [0, ]

Least Desirable: The concept does not support the intent of and/or negatively impacts the

criteria category. [-1, ]

At this level of screening, the criteria will not be weighted; the ratings will be used to inform discussions

about the benefits and tradeoffs of each alternative. Table 1 presents example evaluation criteria that

could be used to qualitatively evaluate the alternatives developed through the TSP update.


Table 1: Evaluation Matrix

Criterion Number Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Measures

Goal 1 Coordination Goal: Develop and maintain a Transportation System Plan that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City, [applicable] County, and the state.

C1.1 Compliance with State policies, plans, standards, and requirements

To what extent does the project ensure compliance with State policies, plans, standards, and requirements?

C1.2 Consistency with the RTP To what extent doe the project ensure consistency with the RTP?

C1.3 Compliance with local land use plans, comprehensive plans, and regional transportation plans.

To what extent does the solution comply with local or regional land use, comprehensive, and transportation plans?

Measured by whether or not solution or project is identified or compatible with an adopted plan.

C1.4 Incorporate projects identified in other state, regional, or local plans

Is the projects included in an existing state, regional, or local plan? Is the project inconsistent or would it impede implementation of another project included in an existing state, regional, or local plan

Goal 2 Safety: Provide a transportation system that enhances the safety and security of all transportation modes.

C2.1 Estimated number of fatal or serious injury crashes.

To what extent does the solution reduce the estimated frequency of fatal and serious injury crashes?

Whenever possible, measure using Oregon calibrated crash modification factors (CMFs) from the Highway Safety Manual for estimating relative change in predicted crash frequency.

C2.2

Number of conflict points between all modes of travel including crossing points for pedestrians and bicyclists along major arterials.

To what extent does the solution increase safety by reducing vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to pedestrian/bicycle, or pedestrian/bicycle to pedestrian/bicycle conflict points?

Measured as relative impact between projects in regards to the number of conflict between modes and speed differential.

C2.3 Estimated number of bicycle and pedestrian related crashes.

To what extent does the solution reduce the estimated frequency of pedestrian and bicycle related crashes?

Whenever possible, measure using Oregon calibrated crash modification factors (CMFs) from the Highway Safety Manual for estimating relative change in predicted crash frequency.

C2.4 Impact on emergency response time.

To what degree does the solution reduce emergency response time?

Measured by whether or not a project provides a more direct connection for emergency response vehicles or provides improvements that reduce overall travel time.

C2.5 Awareness and reliability of lifeline and evacuation routes.

To what extent does the solution enhance or worsen awareness and/or reliability of lifeline and evacuation routes.

C2.6

Intersection visibility and sight distances available to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists at intersections and key decision points.

To what extent does the solution improve sight distance for all system users, allowing each adequate time to identify and react to conflicts?

Measured as relative impact between projects for providing adequate sight distance based on desired operating speeds.

C2.7 Schools Does the project improve connectivity to schools and remove existing walking/biking barriers?

Goal 3 Health: Provide a transportation system that enhances the health of residents and users.

C3.1 Active living and physical activity. Does the project promote or increase the use of active transportation modes?

Goal 4 Mobility: Provide a multimodal transportation system that meets applicable state, county and local operational performance standards.

C4.1 Percent of facilities meeting applicable operational performance measure.

To what extent are operational performance measures met for the solution?

Measured by the percent of facilities where operational performance measures are met.



C4.2 Viability of non-auto travel. To what degree are transportation facilities (transit service, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, separated mixed-use paths, parks) for non-auto travelers integrated into the solution?

Measured relative to facilities and integration present in baseline conditions.

C4.3 Impact on transit ridership.

To what degree does the solution promote transit ridership or make transit a more viable option for all users?

Measured by whether or not a project is able to increase transit ridership.

Percentage of acceptable pavement conditions based on roadway classification or extended lifespan of pavement.

To what extent will the project preserve or extend the life of the existing pavement condition?

Measured by whether or not the project improves the pavement condition index.

C4.4 Access spacing To what extent is the project adhering to existing access spacing standards or promoting good access management practices.

C4.5 Improve operations/sight distances – see objective under Goal 2 Is the project improving existing sight distance issues?

Goal 5 Efficiency: Optimize the performance of the transportation system for the efficient movement of people and goods.

C7.1

Strategies to create greater mobility, reduce auto trips, make more efficient use of the roadway system, and minimize air pollution.

Implements Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Transportation System Management (TSM) or other strategies.

Goal 6 Connectivity: Develop an interconnected, multimodal transportation network that connects all members of the community to destinations within and beyond the [city/county].

C6.1 Impact on system-wide connectivity and availability of more direct routes accommodating all modes of transportation.

To what extent does the solution improve the connectivity of the existing transportation system or provide a more direct route accommodating all modes?

Measured by the extent to which each project increases connectivity and provides facilities for all modes.

Goal 7 Accessibility: Develop a multimodal transportation system that is accessible for all ages, skill levels, physical abilities, and interests.

C7.1 Miles of designated facilities (on-street and off-street) for bicyclists and pedestrians provided.

To what extent does the project increase the number of miles of pedestrian and bicycle facilities?

Measured by potential expansions of the pedestrian and bicycle systems.

C7.2 Potential impact on bicycle and pedestrian volumes.

To what degree does the solution increase pedestrian and bicyclist travel?

Measured by potential increase in pedestrian and bicyclist volume relative to baseline conditions.

C7.3 Improves accessibility for people with disabilities

To what degree does the project address existing ADA gaps?

Goal 8 Equity: Provide an equitable, balanced and connected multi-modal transportation system.

C8.1 Impact of transportation project on low income and minority populations.

To what extent does the solution affect low income and minority populations?

Measured as relative ability of each project to spread the impacts and benefits of transportation improvements equitably to all populations.

C8.2 ADA Compliance.

To what extent does the solution provide opportunities to upgrade pedestrian facilities to ADA standards?

Measured by percent of pedestrian facilities meeting ADA standards.

C8.3 Incorporation of safe, convenient, and comfortable multimodal facilities.

To what degree does the solution further multimodal transportation?

Measured by degree to which projects provides for robust facilities and network connectivity.



Goal 9 Economic Development: Provide a transportation system that supports existing industry and encourages economic development in the [city/county].

C9.1 Roadway geometry accommodates freight movement where it is warranted.

To what extent does the solution accommodate the design vehicle for designated freight routes?

Measured by whether or not a project is able to accommodate the design vehicle without potential adverse impacts to other modes.

C9.2 Capacity at Railroad crossings.

To what extent does the solution accommodate existing and forecasted freight capacity at railroad crossings?

Measured by whether or not a project is able to accommodate existing and forecasted capacity.

C9.3 Traffic operations performance on designated freight routes.

To what extent does the solution provide acceptable performance along designated freight routes?

Measured by operational performance along freight routes.

C9.4 System-wide congestion and travel time.

To what extent does the solution relieve congestion or reduce travel times on the transportation system?

Measured by whether or not a project relieves congestion or reduces travel time.

C9.5 Potential increased attraction to desired businesses and developers.

To what extent does the solution eliminate roadblocks to development caused by the transportation system?

Measured by the critical transportation improvements funded relative to Baseline.

C9.6 Recreational routes/connecting recreational locations

To what extent does the project promote regional recreational bicycle tourism?

Goal 10 Sustainability: Provide a sustainable transportation system through responsible stewardship of financial and environmental resources.

C10.1 External funding opportunities leveraged and financially responsible development proposals.

To what extent does the solution leverage other private funding sources or include transportation improvements as part of a development proposal?

Measured by whether or not a project leverages additional funding sources or is included as part of a development proposal.

C10.2 Cost/benefit analysis and potential impact on forecasted expenditures.

To what degree does the solution leverage a positive return on investment?

Measured by the calculated cost/benefit analysis and alignment with current funding projections.

C10.3 Impacts on air quality, environmentally sensitive areas, and water and soil quality.

To what degree does the solution impact environmentally sensitive areas?

Measured by the potential adverse impacts of the proposed project to the environment.

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