SECTION 730:1-3-4. Comprehensive long range transportation plan

(a)   The Commission shall develop, maintain, and publish a comprehensive multi modal long range transportation plan for the State of Oklahoma, develop measurable goals and objectives designed to carry out such a plan, report progress toward achieving those goals and objectives as part of its statutorily required reports, where authorized by statute apply for, accept, receive, and administer federal funds available for transportation, and participate with local governments in the planning and development of local transportation activities which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the State long range plan for transportation.

(b)   The comprehensive long range multi modal transportation plan must provide for the safe, efficient and effective movement of people and goods on surface, water and air transportation systems. The long range plan should support and enhance the State and local governments' initiatives for economic development, promote protection and enhancement of the environment, energy conservation and improvement of the quality of life.

(c)   The long range multi modal plan should promote the preservation of existing transportation systems.

(d)   The multi modal long range transportation plan should serve as the framework for the development of the Eight Year Construction Work Plan from which the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan, which depicts all the federally funded transportation projects, is derived.

[Source: Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1833, eff 6-12-95; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2024, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1487, eff 6-25-12]