The Plan
Adopted September 4, 2025
Executive Summary (English), (Spanish), (Chinese), (Arabic)
Presentation Video of Draft Plan
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Safety
Eliminate fatalities and reduce serious injuries by 50% on Capital Region roadways; increase the security of the transportation system.
Mobility
Ensure the transportation system is maintained, operated, and coordinated to support reliable travel throughout the region.
Access
Improve transportation choices and access to key destinations for people and goods.
Livability
Make strategic investments in the transportation system to support economic development, population growth, and housing in areas with transportation options.
Resilience
Prepare for and protect transportation infrastructure from changing conditions and natural hazards and responsibly adapt transportation infrastructure for the use of future generations.Â
Building the Plan
Phase I: DATA COLLECTION
April 2023 – December 2023
Collect and compile key data and information about regional growth trends, land use, transportation and mobility, demographics, safety, and other topics in order to identify deficiencies and opportunities.
Phase II: INFORMÂ
December 2023 – September 2024
Inform the public and stakeholders of the purpose of the MTP, timeline, and major milestones, and how they can get involved and stay informed as the planning process progresses.Â
Phase III: IMAGINEÂ
January 2024 – February 2025
Define the future of transportation in the Capital Region. Identify the MTP purpose, the core values and community visions for the future.
Phase IV: DECISION-MAKING
November 2024 – June 2025
Identify specific opportunities for the public and stakeholders to provide input at key decision-making points that will affect the development of plan materials.
Phase V: REVIEW & ADOPT
July 2025 – September 2025
Allow the public to review and provide input on the draft version of the final plan. In Motion – The Plan to 2050 is comprised of an Executive Summary, subject matter chapters including a financial plan, a summary of the public participation process and additional reference documents.