State Planning

FUNDING Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1

Programmed Funding 2021: $3.8 million 2022: $3.8 million 2023: $3.8 million

CONTACT Andrea Olson 385 235-0315 andreaolson@utah.gov

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed a project prioritization process for the Transportation Commission that incorporates land use, economic development, and health into multi-modal transportation funding decisions.

Awarded nearly $1 million in technical assistance planning grants.

Hosted the Move Utah Summit, to support active, healthy and connected communities.

Completed the 30-year Statewide Rural Long-Range Transportation Plan for multi-modal transportation projects.

Continued planning activities in each of the regions supported by the new region planning manager positions.

Supported travel demand management awareness campaigns including the Clear the Air Challenge and Rethink Your Trip.

Used the TravelWIse program to develop first mile/last mile concepts to better connect to transit stations.

State Planning Program provides information about the transportation system to help plan transportation improvements and expand active transportation options.

State Planning participates in the TravelWise Rethink Your Trip campaigns.

The Planning Division works collaboratively with MPOs, local governments, transit agencies and groups within UDOT to plan Utah’s evolving transportation system. Planning functions include:

Long Range Planning: Continuous collaborative planning for transportation improvements. The State’s long range plan is updated every four years. UDOT and the state’s MPOs combine plans for Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan.

Intermediate Range and Collaborative Planning: Addressing nearerterm planning needs, such as solutions development/corridor planning, transportation and land use coordination with local governments, and joint studies with planning partners.

TravelWise: Reducing demand on our roadways by encouraging Utahns to drive less, drive smarter, and use alternative modes of transportation.

Travel Demand Modeling: Forecasting travel demand, a major component of developing the State’s Long-Range Transportation Plan.

Air Quality Planning: Working with regulatory agencies and local MPOs to assure compliance with federal air quality rules.

Active Transportation: Collaborating with partners to improve the safety, accessibility and availability of facilities for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the state.