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Progress ReportProgress Report

Implementing the Interregional Implementing the Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanTransportation Strategic Plan

May 22, 2003 in SacramentoMay 22, 2003 in Sacramento

Brian Smith, Deputy Director,Brian Smith, Deputy Director, Planning and Modal Programs Planning and Modal Programs

California Department of TransportationCalifornia Department of Transportation

Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanInterregional Transportation Strategic Plan

• Guiding Interregional Improvement Program Investment

• Improving Interregional Movement of People and Goods

• Vision, Strategies, Performance Measures, Principles, and Objectives

Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanInterregional Transportation Strategic Plan

Objective 1 – Complete a Trunk Objective 1 – Complete a Trunk SystemSystem

• 10 Routes and Route Portions for Focused IIP Investments

• Meet Current and Future Population Needs

• Major Underdeveloped North – South and East – West Routes

• Focus Routes plus Interstate System Ensures Strong Transportation System

Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanInterregional Transportation Strategic Plan Focus Routes and Goods Movement BenefitsFocus Routes and Goods Movement Benefits

Major North – South Routes for Goods Distribution and Transfer

• STAA (Big Trucks) and Terminal Access Routes

• 5 Axle Truck VMT - Interstates 57%- Focus Routes 26%

• Principal East – West Access Over Coast Range and Connections from I-15/40 into Central Valley

Peak Agricultural Season, Timber, Mining

Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanInterregional Transportation Strategic Plan

Objective 3 –Dependable Movement Into Objective 3 –Dependable Movement Into Major Gateways & Connectivity to Key Major Gateways & Connectivity to Key Intermodal Transfer FacilitiesIntermodal Transfer Facilities

 

• Bay Area, Southern CA, Mexico, Grapevine and Central Valley

• International Airports, Air Cargo Terminals, Seaports, Freight Distribution Facilities

• Goods Movement - STAA Routes and Truck Terminal Access

Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanInterregional Transportation Strategic Plan

Objective 5 – Link Rural and Smaller Objective 5 – Link Rural and Smaller Centers to TrunkCenters to Trunk

 

• California 3rd Largest State– 156 Thousand Square Miles

• 86% State Population in Urbanized Areas on 4.2% of Land

• Many Rural and Small Towns– Susanville, Williams, San Juan Bautista, Chowchilla,

Bishop and Oasis