Goals and Objectives

This room presents the goals and objectives that guide development of the TSP update.

Updating a planning document like a transportation system plan requires that goals and objectives be developed to help guide the planning process. These goals and objectives were used to help identify and prioritize transportation improvement projects to be included as part of the final transportation system plan.

The following summarizes the goals and objectives for this planning effort. The detailed objectives supporting each goal can be found in Chapter 2 of the Draft TSP.

Goal 1: MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY

Promote a multimodal transportation system that moves people and goods between rural communities and Madras, Metolius, Culver, Camp Sherman, Crooked River Ranch and other key destinations within the County as well as to the adjacent counties, Central Oregon, and the state.

Goal 2: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Plan a transportation system that supports existing industry and encourages economic development in the County.

Goal 3: SAFETY

Provide a transportation system that promotes the safety of current and future travel modes for all users.

Goal 4: MULTIMODAL USERS

Provide a multimodal transportation system that supports a safe, efficient, and low-stress environment for walkers, cyclists and transit users as well as benefits the overall health and environment within the County.

Goal 5: ENVIRONMENT

Provide a transportation system that balances transportation services with the need to protect the environment.

Goal 6: PLANNING AND FUNDING

Maintain the safety, physical integrity, and function of the County’s multi-modal transportation network.

Goal 7: EQUITY

Provide access to the transportation system for all users.