Step 3: Existing Conditions

OAR chapter 660, Division 13 (Airport Planning) addresses how communities with planning authority for an airport adopt comprehensive plan and land use regulations to ensure planning compatibility with the function of the airport. While the division 13 rules deal primarily in the operation and land use coordination area, OAR 660-012-0020(2)(e) specifically calls out air transportation as an element of the TSP planning process in non-metropolitan areas.

In general, the air element covers all public use airports and air infrastructure located within the planning area. While each airport typically has a separate facility master plan, local TSPs are required to coordinate with these master plans and help preserve the state's public-use aviation system. For these reasons, an inventory of the public-use air infrastructure is required.

The following table identifies the air infrastructure elements that shall () be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020. The table also identifies elements that should () be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could () be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while air transportation is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

Bicycling is an important mode of transportation for both large and small communities that offers many benefits in the form of enhanced mobility, congestion relief, health, and recreation. OAR 660-012-0020(2)(d) identifies bicycle transportation as an integral element of the TSP planning process. As such, a detailed inventory of the bicycle system is necessary. OAR 660-012-0605 identifies requirements for cities and counties within metropolitan areas.

The following table identifies the bicycle infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020 and metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0150. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could
() be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

OAR 660-012-0020(2)(e) requires water or marine transportation to be a component of TSP planning process. In this context, marine refers to all maritime ports and water systems that are used for the movement of freight and/or passengers.

The following table identifies the marine infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while marine transportation is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

OAR 660-012-0020(2)(d) identifies pedestrian transportation as an integral element of the TSP planning process. As such, a detailed inventory of the pedestrian system is necessary. OAR 660-012-0505 identifies requirements for cities and counties within metropolitan areas.

The following table identifies the pedestrian infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020 and metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0150. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could 
() be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

OAR 660-012-0020(2)(e) specifically calls out pipelines as a component of the TSP planning process. Pipeline planning in this context typically refers to the network of pipelines that transport natural gas and/or petroleum products. Most of these networks are planned, owned, and maintained by private utility companies. For security reasons, most utility companies do not want the intricate details of pipeline networks made public. Therefore, thoughtful coordination with the utility companies is required when inventorying pipeline networks.

The following table identifies the pipeline infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while pipeline is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

OAR 660-012-0020(2)(e) requires that rail transportation be a component of TSP processes. Rail planning in this context refers to all mainline, branch line, and affiliated railroad facilities that are used for the purposes of moving freight. Cities and counties should coordinate with rail owners and operators to ensure a common understanding of performance.

The following table identifies the railroad infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while railroads are not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

OAR 660-012-0020(2)(b) requires that a road plan be an element of the TSP planning process. Roadway planning refers to all state highways and local/regional public roads including arterials, collectors, local streets, and other notable public roads/streets that serve the movement of motorized forms of transportation. The recommended approach for mapping Federal Functional Classification in TSPs is to maintain consistency with the preferred ODOT color scheme presented in the ODOT City and County Map series, enabling comparison of TSPs across jurisdictions. OAR 660-012-0150 and OAR 660-012-0805 identify requirements for cities and counties within metropolitan areas.

The following table identifies the roadway infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020 and metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0150. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

OAR 660-012-0020(2)(c) requires that a Public Transportation Plan be a component of TSP planning processes. Public transportation planning refers to all bus, streetcar, passenger rail, and other public transportation services and associated infrastructure. OAR 660-012-0705 identifies requirements for cities and counties within metropolitan areas.

The following table identifies the public transportation infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020 and metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0150. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.

Although the movement of freight can occur via multiple modes (such as truck, rail, air, and marine), freight planning in this context refers to the use of the public roadway and highway infrastructure for the movement of commercial goods and services. This includes trucks and other motorized vehicles used to commercially transport goods and services.

The following table identifies the truck freight infrastructure elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows. It should be noted that while truck freight is not a required element of a metropolitan area TSP, it may be an important aspect of community's transportation system.

OAR 660-012-0145 requires cities and counties in metropolitan areas to include a Transportation Options element in their TSP. Transportation Options refers to various programs that connect people to transportation choices, allowing them to bike, walk, take transit, drive, share rides, and telecommute. Transportation Options is also sometimes referred to Transportation Demand Management, or TDM.

The following table identifies Transportation Options elements that shall (Shall) be included in the inventory for non-metropolitan areas to ensure compliance with OAR 660-012-0020. The table also identifies elements that should (Should) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows, and elements that, although not typically required or critical to the development of most TSPs, could (Could) be included when locally appropriate and when funding allows.