Resources
This resource library is a collection of tools and informational resources to help communities scope, address, and better define key aspects of their transportation reconnection projects.
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Model Long-Range Transportation Plans: A Guide for Incorporating Performance-Based Planning | US DOT
This guide advises federal, state, and local entities on integrating performance-based planning into long-range transportation plans. It identifies essential components and process elements for creating a model transportation plan that reflects community priorities and supports desired performance outcomes. Emphasizing data-driven analysis and stakeholder engagement, it includes examples and case studies to illustrate effective practices.
EconWorks | US DOT
This website offers a suite of tools aimed at assisting planners in integrating economic analysis into early project decision-making. It features case studies and predictive tools to support the evaluation of economic benefits.
The Stitch
The Stitch project aims to reconnect Downtown and Midtown Atlanta by creating a 14-acre community park space and improving transportation infrastructure atop a new platform spanning the Downtown Connector. This initiative enhances facility suitability by fostering transit-oriented development, increasing access to affordable housing, and transforming the area into a vibrant community with improved public gathering spaces.
Transportation Planning Capacity Building Resource Hub | US DOT
A vast hub for agencies in need of transportation planning assistance, offering tools, resources, case studies, and training to support problem-solving in their communities.
Programmatic Mitigation Planning Guidebook | US DOT
This guidebook outlines essential steps for agencies to develop and implement a programmatic mitigation plan (PMP) in collaboration with relevant resource and regulatory agencies. It also links to statutory and regulatory requirements and offers best practices and additional resources for plan development and implementation.
Livability Resources | US DOT
This website offers links to programs, resources, and reports focused on enhancing livability in transportation planning. These resources are aimed at supporting decision makers and stakeholders interested in integrating livability principles into their community’s transportation systems.
Landscape Performance Series Case Study Brief: Klyde Warren
The Klyde Warren Park case study illustrates how integrating a park over a highway enhances urban transportation infrastructure by providing welcoming park space that encourages pedestrian movement and connects neighborhoods. It demonstrates innovative urban planning that prioritizes both transportation functionality and community engagement through thoughtful design and integration.
Virtual Public Involvement (VPI) Toolkit | US DOT
This toolkit is a collection of resources and strategies to enhance public involvement, aiming to foster a clearer understanding of the community’s feedback on transportation system performance and needs.
PlanWorks | US DOT
An online tool designed to facilitate collaborative decision-making in transportation planning and project development. It focuses on critical decision points across various stages including long-range planning, programming, corridor planning, and environmental review. PlanWorks recommends optimal times and methods for engaging cross-disciplinary partners and stakeholder groups, promoting consensus-building throughout these processes.
Main Street, California | Caltrans
This guide emphasizes the unique role of state highways as community main streets, highlighting the importance of designing these roads to meet the needs of all users and enhance community value. It offers practical strategies, photo examples, and resources for fostering collaboration and shared vision among stakeholders.