Short and Long Range Transportation Planning
Transportation plays a vital role in today’s economy, providing access to jobs, education, shopping and recreation. It is an integral part of our mobile society influencing urban development, economic vitality, quality of life and national defense. Our transportation system consists of many parts that work together to move people and goods within metropolitan areas, statewide, and throughout the country. Therefore, it makes sense for many transportation decisions to be made collaboratively at the regional level.
Encompass 2035 was developed in compliance with SAFETEA-LU, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, the federal transportation legislation in effect at the time of adoption. Not only is it a federal requirement, but planning ahead ensures that steps can be taken to maintain current transportation investments, improve mobility, and prevent gridlock as population continues to grow and travel increases.
Planning is underway to develp Central Oklahoma’s next long-range transportation plan, Encompass 2040, in accordance with the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Centuray Acdt (MAP-21).
ACOG’s primary role as an MPO is to conduct a comprehensive, coordinated and continuing long-range transportation planning process. Toward that end, ACOG works with area local governments, transit providers, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway and Transit Administrations, other transportation agencies and stakeholders, and the public to prepare federally required long-range transportation plans and short-range implementation programs. Such plans and programs are a prerequisite for receiving federal transportation dollars.
Staff Contacts
Long-Range Planning
Jennifer Sebesta
Program Coordinator