Plans and Studies
Open for public comment: Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
Regional Transportation Plan
The federally required long-range plan that guides transportation investment for at least 20 years.
Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
The draft long-range plan identifies $7.9 billion in transportation investments through 2050 and is open for public comment through October 30, 2026.
- Status
- Draft – Open for Comment
- Published:
- September 15, 2026
- Documents:
- 4
2045 Regional Transportation Plan
The current adopted long-range plan. It will be replaced by the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan upon Board adoption.
- Status
- Adopted
- Adopted:
- November 11, 2021
- Documents:
- 1
Corridor Studies
Detailed studies of specific roadways and transit corridors that identify a preferred set of improvements.
State Route 9 East–West Corridor Study
A study of freight reliability, safety, and access along 22 miles of State Route 9 between Brookhaven and Cedar Falls, conducted with the State Department of Transportation.
- Status
- In Progress
- Published:
- March 20, 2026
- Documents:
- 1
Route 17 Corridor Study
Evaluated safety, transit, and operational alternatives for Harlan Avenue between Millbrook and East Harlan and recommended the improvements now under construction.
- Status
- Completed
- Adopted:
- October 9, 2025
- Documents:
- 1
Mobility Studies
Studies of travel options for specific populations and areas, including rural communities and older adults.
Rural and Small Town Mobility Study
Assessed travel needs in Pine Hollow and Stanton Counties and recommended expanded demand-response service and volunteer driver programs.
- Status
- Completed
- Published:
- August 15, 2024
- Documents:
- 1
Safety Plans
Plans that analyze crash data and set strategies to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Regional Safety Action Plan
Sets a goal of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2050, identifies the regional High Injury Network, and lists 42 priority safety projects.
- Status
- Adopted
- Adopted:
- July 9, 2026
- Documents:
- 1
Active Transportation Plans
Plans for walking, bicycling, and rolling networks across the region.
Regional Active Transportation Plan
Defines a 310-mile regional network of trails and bikeways and sets design guidance for walking and bicycling facilities on regional corridors.
- Status
- Adopted
- Adopted:
- May 11, 2023
- Documents:
- 1
Traffic and Congestion Studies
Congestion management, travel time reliability, and traffic operations analysis.
Congestion Management Process and Reliability Report, 2025
Annual monitoring of travel time, reliability, and congestion on 640 miles of regional corridors, with recommended operational strategies.
- Status
- Completed
- Published:
- November 20, 2025
- Documents:
- 1
Downtown Ridgeview Traffic Operations Study
Analyzed signal timing, bus delay, and pedestrian crossing conditions at 58 downtown intersections and recommended transit signal priority.
- Status
- Completed
- Published:
- April 18, 2024
- Documents:
- 1