7.1. Introduction Delivering transportation improvements requires more than identifying system needs – it requires a defined pathways from long-range planning to project funding and, ultimately, construction. The MTP establishes this pathway by linking future network modeling with near- term investment decisions. Through the MTP process, projects move from high-level assessments of future capacity and demand into prioritized project lists, which then inform bond programs and construction schedules. This structure, as displayed in Figure 7.1 , provides a transparent framework for how concepts identified in long-range planning advance into deliverable capital projects. The MTP’s financial framework is built on a combination of debt issuance and diversified revenue sources. The current forecast anticipates more than $2.5 billion in available funding through 2039, with the majority directed toward major roadway and corridor improvements. This approach balances the City’s infrastructure needs with fiscal responsibility by maintaining compliance with established debt policies while maximizing opportunities to leverage federal, state, and intergovernmental funds. Together, these elements support a stable, long-term investment strategy that can adapt to evolving transportation demands.
In the MTP process, the TDM & Network Capacity Needs and Constrained Project Program are inputs, while Transportation Improvement Program and CIP/Bond are outputs.
Travel Demand Modeling &
(<25 yrs) Constrained Project Program
Transportation Investment Program
(<4 yrs) CIP/Bond
(Ultimate) Network Capacity Needs
(<10 yrs)
• Design and Construction •One funding mechanism, not a standalone plan •Meant to maximize and leverage diverse funding profiles •Focused on delivery and public investment impact •Funding received (check cashed)
•Capital project development and readiness •External funding secured •Ties neatly back to Bond funding cycles •Aligns with •Establish project phasing and cash flows •Schematics and NEPA NCTCOG and TxDOT project cycles
•25-year prioritized project list •TDM (horizon year) •Tied to reasonably expected funding sources •Reflects growth
•TDM (build-out) •Required capacity at full entitlement buildout •Based on zoning, adopted plans, and future development •Ultimate carrying capacity needs (max) •Focus on ROW preservation
patterns and system gaps
Figure 7.1: MTP Development to Delivery Funnel
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