Safety Action Plan The Safety Action Plan is formally incorporated as the safety element of the Master Transportation Plan. It establishes a framework based on Vision Zero principles, identifies the High-Injury Network, advances safe speed management, and prioritizes infrastructure for vulnerable users. MRN investments and design treatments are aligned with these safety priorities. Transportation Engineering Manual (TEM) The TEM provides detailed design standards and technical specifications. The MRN defines what is needed (network function and cross- section intent); the TEM defines how to build it (geometrics, materials, traffic control, and operations). TEM covers lane and shoulder widths, bikeway and sidewalk design, intersections and signals, transit stops, lighting, drainage, and traffic calming. Projects must be consistent with TEM; deviations follow a documented review and approval process.
Land Use Plans The Master Transportation Plan is developed to support the Comprehensive Plan and other city, regional, or state capital programming documents. The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance set land use, density, and form. The MRN includes overlay systems— Compact Development Areas (CDAs) and Freight Priority Areas (FPAs)—to align transportation with land use. Compact Development Areas correspond to mixed-use and higher-intensity development patterns and places identified in the Comprehensive Plan and codified through zoning. An integral part of achieving more compact places is streetscape features that enhance walkability, biking, and transit, while supporting placemaking and mobility. Freight Priority Areas reflect the Comprehensive Plan’s economic and industrial policies, emphasizing large truck accommodation and reliable access. Roadway and transportation corridor features must align with urban form and land-use priorities to balance access, safety, mobility, and placemaking.
Subdivision Ordinance The Subdivision Ordinance regulates platting, development requirements, and right-of- way dedication. The MRN defines standards (classifications, cross-sections, connectivity) that the Subdivision Ordinance implements. Plats must demonstrate consistency with the MRN. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Capital Improvement Program The TIP and CIP identify funded projects and prioritize investments. The MRN serves as the long-range basis for selecting and programming TIP projects. Projects drawn from the network include new connections, corridor upgrades, complete streets, intersection improvements, bridges, and safety enhancements.
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