Federal Requirements
10 Federal Planning Factors
In 2015, the U.S. Congress passed and the President signed into law the transportation act entitled, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). This federal legislation defines ten specific planning factors to be considered when developing transportation plans and programs in a metropolitan area to ensure consistency with national goals and objectives. FAST Act* Code of Federal Regulations Federal legislation, such as the FAST Act, is codified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and published in the Federal Register by executive departments and agencies of the federal government. Title 23 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) contains rules and regulations for the regional transportation planning carried out by GNRC on behalf of the Nashville Area MPO (23 CFR Part 450, subpart C) with additional provisions provided in Title 49.
1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency. 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non ‐ motorized users. 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non ‐ motorized users. 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight. 5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns. 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight. 7. Promote efficient system management and operation. 8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. 9. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate storm water impacts of surface transportation. 10. Enhance travel and tourism.
*The FAST Act requirements are extended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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