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Below are DRCOG publications related to transportation issues. Downloads are listed where available. To obtain a printed copy, contact Casey Collins at 303-480-6744 or e-mail. These publications are available at no or low cost.

Metro Vision-related Plans

Metro Vision (2007)
Metro Vision 2035 is a long-range plan to manage growth within the Denver area. It addresses development, transportation needs, and environmental quality. Bringing communities together to enhance the region's quality of life is the plan's most important goal.

To view previous Metro Vision plans, click here.

Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (Amended 2009)
The 2035 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan outlines needed transportation system improvements and denotes those improvements that can be reasonably expected in the region by 2035, given current funding levels.

To view previous Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plans, click here .

2030 Mountains and Plains Transportation Plan (2005)
The 2030 Mountains and Plains Transportation Plan supplements the 2030 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan, providing further detail regarding the transportation policies, services and facilities to be provided through 2030 within the plains and mountainous areas of the Denver region.
The mountainous area comprises the counties of Clear Creek and Gilpin; the plains area is the portions of Adams and Arapahoe counties east of Kiowa Creek.

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Element of the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (2009)
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Element of the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan provides a basis for the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that function as a part of an integrated metropolitan transportation system within the Denver region.
The focus of the plan is on encouraging walking and bicycling for transportation purposes. The plan also includes policies and guidance for the maintenance and construction of facilities.

Transit Element of the 2030 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan
(Amended 2009)
The Transit Element of the 2030 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan includes an inventory of the region's transit providers and outlines regional transit needs through 2030. The report includes information on general public transit in addition to covering transportation for the elderly and disabled.
The amended version also serves as the Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan for the Denver metropolitan area.

Regional Travel Demand Management Strategic Plan (2005)
The Regional Travel Demand Management Strategic Plan expands upon the Travel Demand Management (TDM) sections of the 2030 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan. It will help to guide future expenditures of funds for TDM efforts.

Regional ITS Strategic Plan (2007)
The Denver Regional Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan, an element of the 2035 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan, identifies technology concepts that can improve traffic flow and transit trips, and provides the basis for funding decisions regarding their deployment.

Other Plans

Regional Transportation Operations Strategy (2007)
The Denver Regional Transportation Operations Strategy defines a structure to advance day-to-day transportation operations with a regional perspective. Regional transportation operators are collaborating to define regional operational goals as well as their roles and responsibilities within the regional transportation system. The development of an action plan, based on this strategy, will follow.

Public Involvement in Regional Transportation Planning (2010)
Public Involvement in Regional Transportation Planning describes public involvement activities associated with the regional planning process.

Programs

Unified Planning Work Program

FY2010-11 Unified Planning Work Program (Amended November 2009)
The FY2010-2011 Unified Planning Work Program contains necessary planning activities identified by DRCOG, the Regional Transportation District, the Colorado Department of Transportation and others to address emerging or continuing transportation issues in the region.

To view the previously adopted UPWP (2007-2009 UPWP) click here. This program focuses on the fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

2008-2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (2008)
The 2008-2013 Transportation Improvement Program identifies all federally funded transportation projects that are anticipated to occur in the region over a six-year period. It is prepared every two years by DRCOG and must meet air quality requirements.

To view the previous Transportation Improvement Program (2007-2012 TIP), click here.

Traffic Signal System Improvement Program (2007)
The Traffic Signal System Improvement Program, which governs DRCOG's traffic operations efforts, has two major components: a capital improvement program (which provides equipment and installs communications links) and a traffic signal timing improvement program (which provides new traffic signal timing and coordination plans).

Reports

Airport Compatible Land Use Design Handbook (1998)
The Airport Compatible Land Use Design Handbook provides tools for local policymakers, planners and airport managers to improve compatibility between airports and surrounding communities.

Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects
The FY 2008 report includes all projects in the Denver region that received federal obligation in a fiscal year (October through September). Obligated projects are those that have been approved by the federal government for reimbursement.

To view former annual listings click here.

Measuring Progress (2008)
Measuring Progress: Regional Performance Measures and Indicators evaluates progress our region has made toward Metro Vision goals in growth and development, transportation, and environment.

Non-Motorized Access to Transit (2001)
Non-Motorized Access to Transit, prepared with the assistance of DRCOG's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, provides recommendations for improving pedestrian and bicycle accessibility to transit facilities.

Off-street Parking Cost and Supply Report (2001)
This report, a joint effort of DRCOG and the Regional Transportation District, is an inventory of off-street parking cost and supply data for downtown Denver and other regional parking locations. It also presents an employer survey conducted for downtown Denver, documenting free and subsidized parking. $10.

Overview of Traffic Safety in the Denver Region (2003)
Overview of Traffic Safety in the Denver Region gives an overview of traffic safety issues in the DRCOG region. It presents data regarding the frequency, circumstances and causes of traffic crashes in the region.

Review of the Regional Transportation District FasTracks Plan

Click here to review the reports detailing DRCOG's assessment of the Regional Transportation District's FasTracks Plan, a 12-year comprehensive plan for transit services in the Denver region.

Summary of Current Status of Alternative Fuels and Vehicles (2009)
Summary of Current Status of Alternative Fuels and Vehicles focuses on alternative and emerging fuels, and alternative and advanced vehicle technologies.

To view additional regional sustainability resources, click here.

Transportation Planning in the Denver Region (Revised 2009)
Transportation Planning in the Denver Region is a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive process involving DRCOG, RTD and CDOT. This report provides the details of how this transportation planning process works.

Transportation's Impact on Greenhouse Gases and Fossil Fuel Consumption (2009)
Transportation's Impact on Greenhouse Gases and Fossil Fuel Consumption discusses the role of transportation in the production of greenhouse gases and the closely related topic of fossil fuel and energy consumption.

To view additional regional sustainability resources, click here.

Travel in the Denver Region (2000)
A report to the public concerning travel behavior that was derived from household surveys conducted in 1997 and roadside surveys conducted in 1998.
Travel in the Denver Region


Technical reports also were produced as part of the Travel Behavior Inventory. Learn more...

Annual Report on FasTracks
The RTD 2009 Annual Report to DRCOG on FasTracks is available for review. Click here to view the document.

Regional Sustainability
Interested in learning more about alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles? View the alternative fuels page.

Want to learn more about transportation's impact on greenhouse gases? Click here to access DRCOG's Regional Sustainability Resources page focusing on transportation.


Transportation Short Course
Want to learn more about transportation planning in the Denver region? View the powerpoint presentation given at the transportation short course in March.

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