Appendix H

Compatibility With State Transportation Planning Rule

and Other Plans

TPR Requirements/Recommendations	Junction City Transportation System Plan
Public and Interagency Involvement
· Establish Advisory Committees	An 8-member Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) was established to provide project guidance. A list of the CAC membership is included on the inside cover of the TSP.
· Develop Information Material	Materials including reports, tables, and maps were prepared for public and agency review of the various TSP components. The Tri-County News periodically wrote stories on the plan. Informational packets were also prepared and made available to the general public attending meetings.
· Schedule Meetings and Public Hearings	The CAC met monthly from June 1996 through November 1997. Following that, the CAC met two more times to review work products and provide input on public comments. Two public open houses and a works session with the Junction City Planning Commission were held to allow the public to review various aspects of the plan.
· Develop Other Methods to Involve the Community	Staff made two presentations to the local Chamber of Commerce. The open houses all included opportunities for the public to participate verbally and in writing. A community survey was taken to get the citizens’ opinions on transportation issues.
· Coordinate the Plan With Other Agencies	The TSP was coordinated closely with the City of Junction City, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Lane County. Members of these organizations frequently attended most CAC meetings. The plan was also sent to the Department of Conservation and Development and Lane Transit District, who provided written comments.
Review Existing Plans, Policies, and Standards
· Review and Evaluate Existing Comprehensive Plan and state and federal plans	The Junction City Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and evaluated as part of the TSP Development. The following other plans were reviewed: The Oregon Transportation Plan, Oregon Highway Plan, Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Oregon Rail Passenger Policy and Plan and Oregon Rail Freight Plan, and American with Disabilities Act
· Analyze Existing Land Uses and Vacant Lands	Existing land uses and vacant lands within the TSP study area were updated. Maps and associated data were produced and analyzed by Transportation Analysis Zone.
· Review Population and Employment Forecasts	Population and employment data were updated and new forecasts developed. Housing by development type and employment by sector were allocated to vacant lands. These data were used in the Junction City TSP modeling effort.
· Review Existing Ordinances and Zoning, Subdivision, and Engineering Standards	The Junction City Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinances were reviewed for consistency with the TPR. Street standards and other engineering standards were analyzed for consistency with new TSP policies.
· Review Significant Transportation Studies	No significant transportation studies have been conducted in the Junction City area.
· Review Existing Capital Improvements and/or Public/Facilities Plans	The Junction City Capital Improvements Plan is consistent with the TSP.

TPR Requirements/Recommendations

Junction City Transportation System Plan

Public and Interagency Involvement

· Establish Advisory Committees

An 8-member Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) was established to provide project guidance. A list of the CAC membership is included on the inside cover of the TSP.

· Develop Information Material

Materials including reports, tables, and maps were prepared for public and agency review of the various TSP components. The Tri-County News periodically wrote stories on the plan. Informational packets were also prepared and made available to the general public attending meetings.

· Schedule Meetings and Public Hearings

The CAC met monthly from June 1996 through November 1997. Following that, the CAC met two more times to review work products and provide input on public comments. Two public open houses and a works session with the Junction City Planning Commission were held to allow the public to review various aspects of the plan.

· Develop Other Methods to Involve the Community

Staff made two presentations to the local Chamber of Commerce. The open houses all included opportunities for the public to participate verbally and in writing. A community survey was taken to get the citizens’ opinions on transportation issues.

· Coordinate the Plan With Other Agencies

The TSP was coordinated closely with the City of Junction City, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Lane County. Members of these organizations frequently attended most CAC meetings. The plan was also sent to the Department of Conservation and Development and Lane Transit District, who provided written comments.

Review Existing Plans, Policies, and Standards

· Review and Evaluate Existing Comprehensive Plan and state and federal plans

The Junction City Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and evaluated as part of the TSP

Development. The following other plans were reviewed: The Oregon Transportation Plan, Oregon Highway Plan, Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Oregon Rail Passenger Policy and Plan and Oregon Rail Freight Plan, and American with Disabilities Act

· Analyze Existing Land Uses and Vacant Lands

Existing land uses and vacant lands within the TSP study area were updated. Maps and associated data were produced and analyzed by Transportation Analysis Zone.

· Review Population and Employment Forecasts

Population and employment data were updated and new forecasts developed. Housing by development type and employment by sector were allocated to vacant lands. These data were used in the Junction City TSP modeling effort.

· Review Existing Ordinances and Zoning, Subdivision, and Engineering Standards

The Junction City Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinances were reviewed for consistency with the TPR. Street standards and other engineering standards were analyzed for consistency with new TSP policies.

· Review Significant Transportation Studies

No significant transportation studies have been conducted in the Junction City area.

· Review Existing Capital Improvements and/or Public/Facilities Plans

The Junction City Capital Improvements Plan is consistent with the TSP.

Inventory Existing Transportation System

· Street system (number of lanes, lane widths, traffic volumes, level of service, traffic signal location and jurisdiction, pavement conditions, functional classification and jurisdiction, truck routes, access points, and safety issues.)

A complete inventory of Junction City’s existing street network is included in Chapter Three.

· Bicycle Ways (type, location, width, condition, ownership/jurisdiction).

Chapter Three of the TSP describes the existing bicycle system.

· Pedestrian Ways (location, width, condition, ownership/jurisdiction).

Chapter Three describes the existing pedestrian system.

· Public Transportation Services (transit, intercity bus, passenger rail, special transit services).

A summary of existing public transportation service is provided in Chapter Three.

· Air Transportation

There are not airports within the city.

· Freight Rail Transportation

A summary of freight rail transportation services is provided in Chapter Three.

· Water Transportation

There are no navigable waterways in the planning area.

· Pipeline Transportation

A summary of pipeline transportation services is provided in Chapter Three.

· Environmental Constraints

A discussion of natural features including slope, soils, surface water drainage, and wetlands is included in Chapter Three. A discussion of cultural features including parks and open space, schools, and historical features is also included in Chapter Three.

· Existing Population and Employment

Existing and projected population and employment is included in Appendix B of the TSP.

Determine Transportation Needs

· Population and Employment Forecasts

Population and employment forecasts are included in Appendix B. Junction City was divided into 18 transportation analysis zones (TAZ). Housing and employment data were allocated by TAZ and projected to the year 2015. An EMME/2 model was developed to forecast future vehicle trips. The results of the model are included in Chapter Three and Appendix A.

· Determine Transportation Capacity Needs

A Level 2 analysis was conducted to project traffic volumes to the year 2015. The model was calibrated using existing traffic counts. The model projected future trip rates and origin and destination information. The model also estimated level of service, P.M. peak hour traffic volume, and P.M. peak hour congestion. This information is included in Chapter Three and Appendices A and C.

· Other Roadway Needs (safety, bridges, reconstruction, operation/maintenance)

The TSP includes a policy to pursue, with ODOT, a refinement study of Hwy. 99 within the downtown area (between 1^st and 18^th Avenues. Other roadway needs are described in the Chapter Three and Appendix C of the TSP.

· Freight Transportation Needs

The proposed TSP will provide for adequate freight movement by rail and highway.

· Public Transportation Needs (special transportation needs, general public transit needs)

The proposed TSP identifies public transportation system and needs in Chapter Three.

· Bikeway and Pedestrian Needs

Bikeway and pedestrian system needs are described in Chapter Three

Develop and Evaluate Alternatives

· Evaluate and Develop Transportation Goals

Goals were established as part of the TSP development contained in Chapter 2.

· Establish Evaluation Criteria

The established goals formed the basis for evaluating projects. These are present in Chapter 2.

· Develop and Evaluate Alternatives (no-build system, transportation system management, transportation demand management, transit feasibility, improvements to roadway system, land use alternatives, and combination alternatives).

Chapter 3, Modal Plans, and Appendix C, Needs Analysis, generally identified the need for future projects.

· Select Recommended Alternative

The preferred plan alternative is contained in Chapter 3. The CAC reviewed and prioritized projects into short, medium, and long-range priorities. Project lists were also reviewed by the public at open houses.

Produce a Transportation System Plan

· Transportation Goals, Objectives, and Policies

Transportation goals and policies are contained Chapter 2.

· Street Plan Element (function street classification and design standards, proposed facility improvements, access management plan, truck plan safety improvements)

All of these elements are contained in Chapter 3 of the TSP.

· Public Transportation Element

A transit plan is contained in Chapter 3

· Bikeway Element

The bike plan is contained in Chapter 3.

· Pedestrian System Element

The pedestrian system plan is contained in Chapter 3 of the plan.

· Air, Rail, Water, and Pipeline

The rail and pipeline plans are contained in Chapter 3. There are no air or water systems in the city.

Plan Review and Coordination

· Consistent with ODOT, Lane County, and other applicable plans

Representatives from ODOT and Lane County attended most CAC meetings. In addition, the draft plan was reviewed by the Department of Land Conservation and Development and Lane Transit District.

Adoption

· Is it Adopted?

A joint public hearing of the Junction City Planning Commission, Lane County Planning Commission, and Lane County Roads Advisory Committee was held on _______. The Junction City City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on __________. Adoption of the TSP is pending.

Implementation

· Ordinances (facilities, services, and improvements; land use or subdivision regulations)

Implementing Ordinances were developed as part of the TSP.

· Transportation Financing/Capital Improvements Program

Capital projects are contained in Chapter 3 and the financing Plan in contained in Chapter 4 of the TSP.

Junction City Comprehensive Plan

The Junction City Transportation System Plan (TSP) is consistent with the Junction City Comprehensive Plan. The TSP is adopted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and the TSP goals and policies replace transportation-related goals and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan. The remainder of the TSP, including appendices, is adopted as background information to the Comprehensive Plan. The Junction City Comprehensive Plan Diagram will also be amended to reflect any amendments contained in the TSP.