PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROCESS Stacy Morrison | Community Transportation Planner| Region 2Jonathan Russell| Community Transportation Planner | Region 3

TDOT Regions

Memphis

Nashville

Chattanooga

Knoxville

REGION 4 REGION 3 REGION 2 REGION 1

Community Transportation PlanningOffice of Community Transportation• Est. 2013

Goal: • To increase the level of collaboration between TDOT and local

partners across the state to make sure our transportation planning efforts and project development plans coincide with future growth and help us meet the needs of communities.

• Community planning resources are located in each TDOT region

• Improvement in the delivery of technical and transportation planning to areas outside the MPO’s.

Planning Process• 2013 Long Range Plan update was

first in six years

• Last update had roughly 100 people provide feedback

• Sought to really PLAN for the first time

• Utilized Rural Planning Organizations to help identify outreach efforts

• Presented to anyone/everyone that would have us

What We’ve Heard

$300 $900 $600 $1800

Assumptions

15,000 miles a year/20 miles per gallon = 750 gallons

State gas tax: 21.4 cents per gallonX 750= $160.50

Federal gas tax: 18.4 cents per gallonX 750= $138.00

=$298.50 per year

Setting the StageTennessee’s Current Outlook

Setting the StageTennessee’s Current OutlookPopulation Growth 2 million more

people by 2040

Setting the Stage

Community InputsBook-a-Planner

Conferences

Regional Summits Website Outreach

Online Survey

Interactive

Book-a-Planner 1.0

• Late 2013 - Mid 2014

• First round of public involvement

• Asked participants many critical questions about how to plan

• Chambers/Civic Clubs/Senior Centers

• RPO Regional Meetings

Who is your favorite Looney Tunes Character?

A. Wile E CoyoteB. Road RunnerC. Daffy DuckD. Bugs Bunny

A. B. C. D.

33%

40%

0%

27%

How pleased are you to be here today?A. Extremely happy, can’t think of

anything better to doB. Pleased to be here and ready

to participateC. Here because I was told to be

here, but don’t mind participating

D. Would rather be at the dentist getting a root canal

A. B. C. D.

31%

0%

15%

54%

Which ONE of the following do you think is more important for TDOT to address over the next 5 to 10 years? 1. Building a new road to

encourage economic development

2. Expanding the capacity of an existing road that is currently heavily congested

1. 2.

58%

42%

Which ONE of the following do you think is more important for TDOT to consider?

1. Funding a smaller number of large projects in a few places

2. Funding a larger number of smaller projects in more places

1. 2.

77%

23%

In general, would you support or oppose the State evaluating various funding options as a means to better meet growing transportation demands?

A. Support

B. Oppose

C. Not Sure

92%

8% 0%

A. B. C. D. E.

15%

0% 0%

85%

0%

Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?

A. African American/BlackB. American Indian/EskimoC. Asian/Pacific IslanderD. Caucasian/WhiteE. Other

How many years have you been a resident of Tennessee?

A. Less than 1 yearB. 1 to 5 yearsC. 6 to 10 yearsD. More than 10 years

A. B. C. D.

0%

85%

8%8%

A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

0% 0% 0% 0%

100%

0%0%

How did you hear about today’s presentation?

A. Newspaper, Television, or RadioB. WebsiteC. Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.)D. Another Presentation by TDOTE. Friend or Family MemberF. An Organization or Association I am involved withG. Other

Book-a-Planner 2.0

• Late 2014 - Mid 2015

• Shared our findings from 1.0

• Asked additional questions/follow-ups

• Reached out to different groups/organizations where possible

Have you previously participated in one of TDOT’s interactive presentations on the 25-Year Long-Range Transportation Plan?

95%

5%A. YesB. No

Sharing Results

Focus project investments in areas that have the greatest needs instead of evenly balancing project investments across the State (82%)

Evaluate all projects equally based on today’s needs instead of honoring historic commitments that remain on the books unfunded (87%)

People Prefer TDOT:

Online Public Input Map

Online Public Input Map

Online Public Input Map

Online Public Input Map

Online Engagement

Book-a-Planner 3.0

• Late 2015 – Early 2016

• Shared findings

• Explained outcomes

• Online public comments

What We Heard In Urban Areas

Congestion and

capacity are

growing issues

Revenues can’t keep up with the needs

Maintenance needs are always increasing

Freight traffic is increasing

Multimodal options are needed

Safety is a top

priority

What We Heard In Rural Areas

Revenues can’t keep up with the needs

Maintenance needs are always increasing

Congestion and capacity are growing issues

Multimodal options are needed

Freight traffic is increasing

Safety is a top

priority

25-Year Policy Plan 8 New/Short-term policy initiatives

Traffic Impacts

Funding for CongestionMultimodal Access

Funding for Multimodal Freight

Access ManagementStatewide Transit Plan

Congestion Monitoring

Building Partnerships

20,000+ Community Inputs

Thank you!

www.tn.gov/tdot/section/25-year-transportation-plan

Stacy Morrison | Community Transportation Planner | Region 2Jonathan Russell | Community Transportation Planner | Region 3