Agenda - 7-a - Connect 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

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E the MPO's Public Involvement Policy, this is the last opportunity for the public and local jurisdictions to provide comments on the Connect 2045 MTP. Key highlights of the plan include: • Single set of Performance Measures agreed upon by both MPOs and in accordance with Federal requirements under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. • Incorporation of all local jurisdiction plans within DCHC MPO and CAMPO. • Anticipates over $1.2 billion (in 2016 dollars) in bicycle and pedestrian investments in the region from 2018 to 2045. • Transit investments geared towards: increased frequency, expanding service, redesigning networks, new services, improved infrastructure, electric busses, and last - mile connections. • Takes into account improvements to Freight, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), Rail, Air, and Transportation System Management (TSM) • Discusses autonomous vehicle through improvements in the regions Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). • Critical Planning Factors including Air Quality, Environmental Justice and Safety and Security. • See Attachment 2 for additional items of Regional Interest in the Connect 2045 MTP. The Connect 2045 MTP can be found at: http: / /www.dchcmpo.org /programs /transport /2045mtp and http: / /www.campo- nc.us/ transportation - plan / draft - 2045 - metropolitan - transportation -plan Next Steps • February 21, 2018 — CAMPO adopts Connect 2045 MTP • March 14,2018— DCHC MPO adopts Connect 2045 MTP FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF - SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle /traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND -USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies.