General overview of “TPD 101" - what we do, what we produce, who we interact with. Narrative that introduces “three-legged stool(or a visual that conveys this easily) [planning, traffic forecast, modeling]. Narrative and links to interactive maps
Comprehensive Transportation Plans (CTP) are needs-based multimodal long range plans designed to identify major transportation needs and develop proposed solutions for the next 25 to 30 years. These plans are developed through a collaborative process that brings together multidisciplinary agencies, local governments , and community stakeholders to ensure that both official insights and public input shape a sustainable transportation future.
Grounded in the best available data,—including trends in population, economic conditions, travel patterns, and land development,—CTPs integrate a variety of transportation modes such as highways, public transportation, pedestrian , and bicycles. By taking this multimodal approach, these plans not only address current challenges but and also proactively prepare communities for future changes, ensuring that the transportation network evolves in step with community needs.
The rigorous development process of a CTP involves stages from initial data collection and establishing study parameters to community engagement, detailed analysis of existing transportation systems, evaluation of alternatives, and final plan adoption. This dynamic blueprint ultimately fosters not only improved mobility and connectivity but also long-term economic vitality and quality of life for all community members.
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TPD Strategic Plan - The Transportation Planning Division (TPD) at NCDOT focuses on long range planning, advanced travel demand modeling, and traffic forecasting for North Carolina transportation systems. Their new strategic plan outlines key initiatives and goals and will work closely with MPOs and RPOs to plan the future of NC's mobility. Check out their comprehensive new strategic plan.
