2020-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)

The 2020-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan includes projections through the year 2050. It was adopted by our Community Advisory Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Transportation Policy Committee in May 2020, becoming effect on July 1, 2020. It was amended in September 2021 through Resolution T-9-21 and September 2022 through Resolution T-9-22.For more information on what a Metropolitan Transportation Plan is, please click here.

2020-2050 MTP Amended on September 8, 2022

To support the development of the proposed Intel site and the resulting regional growth, state and local agencies have committed to advancing area roadway network improvements. The 2020-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan was amended by Resolution T-9-22 to incorporate the corridor information resulting from the planned state and local Intel-related investments. More information can be found here. Due to the significance of the changes to the MTP, it is federally required to do an analysis to confirm the projects included in the amended MTP do not lead to violations in the air quality standard or delay obtaining the standard. This is called a conformity determination. The incorporation of the projects in the amendment into the conformity analysis has been completed. A summary of this analysis is available here. The MTP documents have been updated to reflect the amendment.

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The plan is based on six regional goals. Objectives, performance measures, strategies, and projects have been identified for tracking progress in achieving the goals. The following is a breakdown of the MTP by chapter:

2020-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan / Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 – Plan Purpose & Development

Chapter 2 – Regional Trends

Chapter 3 – The Transportation System

Chapter 4 – System Management

Chapter 5 – Demand Management

Chapter 6 – System Development

Chapter 7 – Project Evaluation & Fiscal Constraint

Chapter 8 – Summary of Strategies & Projects

Chapter 9 – Plan Implementation & Monitoring

Appendix A – Future Land Use

Appendix B – Air Quality Conformity

Appendix C – Environmental Justice Technical Analysis

Appendix D – Environmental Mitigation

A public open house was held at MORPC on Feb. 26, 2020. The presentation from the open house can be viewed here.

Projects Webmap

We have identified transportation needs and projects located within MORPC’s transportation planning area. Various project types are included

Regional Goals

The regional goals will guide the development of the MTP and give direction to investments in the regional transportation system. These goals represent six broad visions, which will each be measured by objectives, measures, and targets. The goals were adopted by resolution of the MORPC Transportation Policy Committee, with approval of both the Community Advisory Committee and Transportation Advisory Committees on September 13, 2018, following a public comment period.

Through transportation:

The progress of achieving each goal will be measured by several objectives. Two to five objectives have been identified for each goal. Objectives were chosen to measure certain aspects of each goal that can be impacted through transportation or the transportation system, and are based on data availability and measurability. For each objective, the existing condition, or benchmark, is documented and used to establish a short- and long-term target (years 2025 and 2050). The region’s progress toward reaching these targets will be reported on annually.

Objectives & Performance Measures

Goal: Reduce Per Capita Energy Consumption

OBJECTIVE: Reduce the percentage of commuters driving alone, and increase the percentage of commuters riding transit, bicycle, or walking
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Reducing single occupancy auto commutes and increasing commuters using alternative transportation modes will reduce per capita fuel and energy consumption.	82% of commuters drive alone 6% of commuters ride transit, bicycle, or walk 2012-2016 American Community Survey	80% of commuters drive alone 7% of commuters ride transit, bicycle, or walk	75% of commuters drive alone 10% of commuters ride transit, bicycle, or walk
OBJECTIVE: Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Reducing vehicle miles traveled per person for any trip purpose will reduce per capita fuel and energy consumption.	9,300 vmt per capita 2017 ODOT VMT, 2018 MORPC Population Estimates	8,800 vmt per capita (5% reduction)	6,500 vmt per capita (30% reduction)
OBJECTIVE: Increase the percentage of vehicles using alternative fuels
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Increased use of alternative fuel vehicles is a direct measurement of alternative fuel usage.	XX% of registered vehicles use alternative fuels* 0.23% of registered vehicles are electric vehicles Smart Columbus, 7-county area	5% of registered vehicles use alternative fuels 4% of registered vehicles are electric vehicles	40% of registered vehicles use alternative fuels 30% of registered vehicles are electric vehicles
OBJECTIVE: Increase the number of alternative fuel stations**
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Alternative fuel infrastructure supports the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles.	96 electric vehicle charging stations 53 other alternative fuel stations US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuel Data Center, 7-county area	325 electric vehicle charging stations 75 other alternative fuel stations	1,500 electric vehicle charging stations 150 other alternative fuel stations

*Data for the benchmark is still being gathered. **Stations can have multiple plugs

Goal: Protect Natural Resources

OBJECTIVE: Reduce emissions from mobile sources to continuously meet EPA air quality standards for each criteria pollutant
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Clean air an essential natural resource and is a key indicator of a healthy community.	Ozone Non-Attainment PM2.5 Attainment	Ozone Attainment PM2.5 Attainment	Ozone Attainment PM2.5 Attainment
OBJECTIVE: Decrease the locations of freeway and expressway facilities that are at risk for flooding
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Flooding prohibits safe travel and is a result of vulnerabilities during extreme weather events.	4 freeway/ expressway locations at risk for flooding 2018 ODOT Communication	3 freeway /expressway locations at risk for flooding	2 freeway/ expressway locations at risk for flooding

Goal: Attract and Retain Economic Opportunity

OBJECTIVE: Increase the average number of jobs reachable within 20 minutes and within 40 minutes via automobile and via transit
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Access to jobs within reasonable travel time is important for the vitality of a region’s economy.	On average, 306,000 jobs reachable within 20 minutes via automobile On average, 973,000 jobs reachable within 40 minutes via automobile On average, 23,000 jobs reachable within 20 minutes via transit On average, 102,000 jobs reachable within 40 minutes via transit 2018 Travel Demand Model	On average, 321,000 (5% increase) jobs reachable within 20 minutes via automobile On average, 1,022,000 (5% increase) jobs reachable within 40 minutes via automobile On average, 25,000 (10% increase) jobs reachable within 20 minutes via transit On average, 112,000 (10% increase) jobs reachable within 40 minutes via transit	On average, 337,000 (10% increase) jobs reachable within 20 minutes via automobile On average, 1,070,000 (10% increase) jobs reachable within 40 minutes via automobile On average, 28,000 (20% increase) jobs reachable within 20 minutes via transit On average, 122,000 (20% increase) jobs reachable within 40 minutes via transit
OBJECTIVE: Minimize the percentage of total vehicle miles traveled under congested conditions
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Efficient mobility of people and freight is an important element of a vibrant economy.	Total vehicle miles traveled under congested conditions: Daily: 5% Peak Periods 10.3% 8.6 Annual Hours of Peak Hour Excessive Delay Per Capita 2018 Travel Demand Model on functionally classified Collectors and above, 2017 RITIS	Total vehicle miles traveled under congested conditions: Daily: <5% Peak Periods <10 <12 Annual Hours of Peak Hour Excessive Delay Per Capita	Total vehicle miles traveled under congested conditions: Daily: <5% Peak Periods <10 <12 Annual Hours of Peak Hour Excessive Delay Per Capita
OBJECTIVE: Minimize the amount of extra, or buffer, travel time necessary when planning expected trip travel time.
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Freight carriers, commuters and businesses need reliable and consistent travel times to ensure the on-time delivery of goods and most efficiently use their time.	AM Peak Region-wide Uncertainty Index: 1.43 PM Peak Region-wide Uncertainty Index: 1.55 Calculated from Jan-Dec 2017 INRIX data, arterials and above 77% of Interstate System has Level of Travel Time Reliability Ratio less than federal threshold 71% of non-Interstate NHS has Level of Travel Time Reliability Ratio less than federal threshold Truck Travel Time Reliability Index: 1.85 2018 ODOT	Region-wide Uncertainty Index: 1.3 85% of Interstate System has Level of Travel Time Reliability Ratio less than federal threshold 80% of non-Interstate NHS has Level of Travel Time Reliability Ratio less than federal threshold Truck Travel Time Reliability Index: <1.5	Region-wide Uncertainty Index: 1.25 85% of Interstate System has Level of Travel Time Reliability Ratio less than federal threshold 80% of non-Interstate NHS has Level of Travel Time Reliability Ratio less than federal threshold Truck Travel Time Reliability Index: <1.

Goal: Create Sustainable Neighborhoods

OBJECTIVE: Encourage and support MORPC member communities to adopt complete streets policies or policies that contain those elements
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Complete streets allow for transportation choices, which enhance quality of life.	14% of MORPC member communities have adopted complete streets policies or policies that contain those elements.	20% of MORPC member communities have adopted complete streets policies or policies that contain those elements.	100% of MORPC member communities have adopted complete streets policies or policies that contain those elements.
OBJECTIVE: Increase the amount of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Sustainable neighborhoods provide adequate bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to provide viable transportation options.	700 miles of bikeways 40% of arterials and collectors have sidewalks* 2018 MORPC Bikeway, Sidewalk Inventories	820 miles of bikeways (17% increase) 45% of arterials and collectors have sidewalks	1,050 miles of bikeways (50% increase) 85% of arterials and collectors have sidewalks
OBJECTIVE: Target infrastructure development to serve a higher number or people and jobs
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark*	2025 Target*	2050 Target*
Sustainable neighborhoods provide adequate bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to provide viable transportation options.	XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of arterial or collector roadway XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of arterial or collector roadway XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of a transit stop XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of a transit stop XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of a bikeway XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of a bikeway	XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of arterial or collector roadway (5% increase) XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of arterial or collector roadway (5% increase) XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of a transit stop (5% increase) XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of a transit stop (5% increase) XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of a bikeway (5% increase) XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of a bikeway (5% increase)	XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of arterial or collector roadway (20% increase) XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of arterial or collector roadway (20% increase) XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of a transit stop (20% increase) XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of a transit stop (20% increase) XX% of population live within 3/4 mile of a bikeway (20% increase) XX% of jobs are located within 3/4 mile of a bikeway (20% increase)
OBJECTIVE: Increase the number of bike/pedestrian miles traveled on COG trails annually
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Central Ohio Greenways (COG) are an integral component connecting sustainable neighborhoods around the region.	11.5 million COG bike/pedestrian miles traveled annually (7-county area)	14 million COG bike/pedestrian miles traveled annually (7-county area)	25 million COG bike/pedestrian miles traveled annually (7-county area)

*Data under development

Goal: Maximize the Return on Public Expenditures

OBJECTIVE: Increase the percentage of funding from non-public sources on transportation projects on functionally classified Principal Arterials and above
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Creative funding partnerships are a result of regional collaboration and seeking out innovative solutions.	0.7% of funding is from non-public sources Projects starting FY2016-18	5% of funding from non-public sources	10% of funding from non-public sources
OBJECTIVE: Increase the number of projects utilizing innovative initiatives on functionally classified Principal Arterials and above
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Encourage initiatives that advance innovation and partnership to deliver and build projects efficiently.	6% of projects utilized innovative initiatives Projects completed with Every Day Counts initiatives utilized or fiber optic infrastructure included for projects 2017-2018	8% of projects utilized innovative initiatives	15% of projects utilized innovative initiatives
OBJECTIVE: Increase the percentage of functionally classified Minor Arterials and above facilities employing coordinated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, and increase the percentage of all facilities that incorporate digital infrastructure.
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
ITS provides for maximization of capacity on existing facilities and real-time response to incidents and security issues.	20% of mileage utilizes coordinated ITS technologies XX% of network incorporates digital infrastructure*	30% of mileage utilizes coordinated ITS technologies XX% of network incorporates digital infrastructure*	90% of mileage utilizes coordinated ITS technologies XX% of network incorporates digital infrastructure*
OBJECTIVE: Increase the number of transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities and increase the miles of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above with video surveillance
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Surveillance capabilities allow for real-time response to incidents and security issues.	81% transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities 40% of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above are under video surveillance 2017 COTA, DATAbus and ODOT Inventories	90% transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities 50% of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above under video surveillance	100% transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities 90% of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above under video surveillance
OBJECTIVE: Increase the percentage of funding from non-public sources on transportation projects on functionally classified Principal Arterials and above
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Creative funding partnerships are a result of regional collaboration and seeking out innovative solutions.	0.7% of funding is from non-public sources Projects starting FY2016-18	5% of funding from non-public sources	10% of funding from non-public sources
OBJECTIVE: Increase the number of projects utilizing innovative initiatives on functionally classified Principal Arterials and above
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Encourage initiatives that advance innovation and partnership to deliver and build projects efficiently.	6% of projects utilized innovative initiatives Projects completed with Every Day Counts initiatives utilized or fiber optic infrastructure included for projects 2017-2018	8% of projects utilized innovative initiatives	15% of projects utilized innovative initiatives
OBJECTIVE: Increase the percentage of functionally classified Minor Arterials and above facilities employing coordinated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, and increase the percentage of all facilities that incorporate digital infrastructure.
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
ITS provides for maximization of capacity on existing facilities and real-time response to incidents and security issues.	20% of mileage utilizes coordinated ITS technologies XX% of network incorporates digital infrastructure*	30% of mileage utilizes coordinated ITS technologies XX% of network incorporates digital infrastructure*	90% of mileage utilizes coordinated ITS technologies XX% of network incorporates digital infrastructure*
OBJECTIVE: Increase the number of transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities and increase the miles of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above with video surveillance
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Surveillance capabilities allow for real-time response to incidents and security issues.	81% transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities 40% of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above are under video surveillance 2017 COTA, DATAbus and ODOT Inventories	90% transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities 50% of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above under video surveillance	100% transit vehicles and facilities with surveillance capabilities 90% of functionally classified Principal Arterials and above under video surveillance
OBJECTIVE: Encourage and support MORPC member communities to adopt Smart Streets policies or policies that contain those elements
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Smart streets policies are a tool communities can use to integrate technology into transportation projects.	0% of MORPC member communities have adopted smart streets policies or policies that contain those elements	XX% of MORPC member communities have adopted smart streets policies or policies that contain those elements*	XX% of MORPC member communities have adopted smart streets policies or policies that contain those elements*

*Target-setting to be informed by Smart Region Task Force recommendations, which are currently in development

Goal: Benefit the Health, Safety and Welfare of People

OBJECTIVE: Minimize the difference in trip travel time for disadvantaged populations relative to the regional trip travel time
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
The transportation system should equally serve all of the region’s population.	Average trip travel time for disadvantaged populations is 5% less than the regional average trip travel time 2018 Travel Demand Model	Average trip travel time for disadvantaged populations within 5% of regional average trip travel time	Average trip travel time for disadvantaged populations within 5% of regional average trip travel time
OBJECTIVE: Maintain infrastructure in a state of good repair by minimizing the percentage of bridges and pavements in poor condition and maintaining transit fleet of a useful life
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Maintenance and enhancement of existing infrastructure ensures the maximum lifespan and safe use of public investments	60% of pavements of the Interstate System in Good condition 0.1% of pavements of the Interstate system in Poor condition 41% of pavements of the non-interstate NHS in Good condition 1.3% of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Poor condition 2017 ODOT 71% of Federal-aid non-NHS pavements in Good condition 4% of Federal-aid non-NHS pavements in Poor condition 77% of NHS bridge deck area classified as in Good condition 1.2% of NHS bridge deck area classified as in Poor condition 2018 ODOT 72% of Non-NHS bridge deck area classified as in Good condition* 5% of Non-NHS bridges deck area classified as in Poor condition* 12% of revenue vehicles that exceed the useful life benchmark 51% of non-revenue service vehicles that exceed the useful life benchmark 63% of facilities are rated less than 3.0 on the Transit Economic Requirements Model (TERM) Scale	>50% of pavements of the Interstate System in Good condition <1% of pavements of the Interstate system in Poor condition >35% of pavements of the non-interstate NHS in Good condition <3% of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Poor condition >50% of Federal-aid non-NHS pavements in Good condition <5% of Federal-aid non-NHS pavements in Poor condition >70% of NHS bridge deck area classified as in Good condition <5% of NHS bridge deck area classified as in Poor condition >60% of Non-NHS bridge deck area classified in Good condition <10% of Non-NHS bridge deck area classified in Poor condition 0% of revenue vehicles that exceed the useful life benchmark 20% of non-revenue service vehicles that exceed the useful life benchmark 25% of facilities are rated less than 3.0 on the Transit Economic Requirements Model (TERM) Scale	>50% of pavements of the Interstate System in Good condition <1% of pavements of the Interstate system in Poor condition >35% of pavements of the non-interstate NHS in Good condition <3% of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Poor condition >50% of Federal-aid non-NHS pavements in Good condition <5% of Federal-aid non-NHS pavements in Poor condition >70% of NHS bridge deck area classified as in Good condition <5% of NHS bridge deck area classified as in Poor condition >60% of Non-NHS bridge deck area classified in Good condition <10% of Non-NHS bridge deck area classified in Poor condition 0% of revenue vehicles that exceed the useful life benchmark 20% of non-revenue service vehicles that exceed the useful life benchmark 25% of facilities are rated less than 3.0 on the Transit Economic Requirements Model (TERM) Scale
OBJECTIVE: Reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries from crashes
Rationale	2020 MTP Benchmark	2025 Target	2050 Target
Crash reduction is a direct measurement of safety.	0.74 fatalities per 100 million VMT 6.11 serious injuries per 100 million VMT Number of fatalities: 106 Number of serious injuries: 868 Number of non-motorized fatal and serious injuries: 145 Average number of crashes occurring 2013-2017	0.69 fatalities per 100 million VMT 5.64 serious injuries per 100 million VMT 8% reduction in fatalities and serious injuries 8% reduction in non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries (1% annual reduction)	0.54 fatalities per 100 million VMT 4.43 serious injuries per 100 million VMT 27% reduction in fatalities and serious injuries 27% reduction in non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries (1% annual reduction)

The objectives and performance measures can be viewed in a printable format here.

Community Presentations

Recent Community Presentations

Presentation slides were also provided to the following:

City of Gahanna 3/16/20
City of Pataskala 3/16/20
South Linden Area Commission 3/17/20
Livingston Area Commission 3/19/20
North Linden Area Commission 3/19/20
Village of Lithopolis 3/24/20
Gahanna Kiwanis 4/6/20

(The COVID-19 stay-at-home order prevented in-person presentations to these groups.)

Newsletter Updates

Volume 1: MTP Goals – October 2018

Volume 2: MTP Objectives and Performance Measures – December 2018

Volume 3: MTP Project Evaluation Criteria – April 2019

Volume 4: MTP Forecasted Growth – May 2019

Volume 5: MTP Candidate Project Types – June 2019

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