Performance-Based Approach to TSP Metrics
Please note: Only cities and counties in metropolitan areas and Metro are required to follow this performance-based approach during the TSP process.
Recent changes to the Transportation Planning Rules (TPR) (OAR 660-012) emphasize and require a performance-based approach to TSP development in metropolitan areas. This includes:
- Inclusion of performance measures and targets that support achievement of greenhouse gas reduction performance measures and targets established either through regional scenario planning or a process outlines in OAR 660-012-0905, if available. Otherwise, supporting the performance measures in rule 0905 and identifying targets. Cities, counties, and Metro must report progress towards achieving the performance targets per rules 0900, 0905 and 0910.
- Identifying and applying local measures and/or evaluation criteria based on the jurisdiction's goals and objectives to identify needs, evaluate alternatives, and develop TSP modal plans. These will support the selection of performance standards for rule 0215.
- Adopting at least two local performance standards per rule 0215 to apply to subsequent comprehensive plan amendments (including TSP updates) and land use decisions (including site development). These must be supportive of achieving the performance targets from either an approved regional greenhouse gas reduction scenario plan, if existing, or those adopted consistent with rule 0905. There may be overlap in the rule 0215 performance standards and the rule 0905 reporting performance measures.
- Prioritizing facilities and projects using a framework that incorporates prioritization factors established in the TPR and considers local evaluation criteria per rules 0155, 0520, 0620, 0720, and 0820.
Definitions
Although these terms may be used differently in other contexts, the following table provides their definitions and uses for implementing the TPR in metropolitan area TSPs.
Term
| Definition | Considerations for Local Agencies |
Measures
(-0905) | Indicators used to evaluate the performance of the transportation system under existing and future conditions. They can be used to establish baselines, forecast performance of the planned system, and to track progress over time. | Jurisdictions in a metropolitan area are required to either report progress on measures from an approved regional scenario plan developed to address OAR 660-044 GHG reduction target requirements, if available, otherwise, report on the measures in OAR 660-012-0905 and track progress. The required measures can be supplemented with local measures and/or evaluation criteria based on TSP goals and objectives to inform development of the TSP. |
| Targets | Future year targets set for –0905 measures to compare against reported annual progress. | If not using measures and targets from an approved regional scenario plan, targets must be set by local agencies for the required -0905 measures at levels that are reasonably likely to achieve the regional GHG reduction target. |
Standards
(-0215) | Performance standards are adopted and include a measure (typically used to develop the TSP) and specified thresholds that are used to determine transportation deficiencies and to review comprehensive plan and land use regulation amendments. | Agencies with facilities within metropolitan areas must adopt at least two standards per
-0215. At least one must support increasing transportation options and avoiding principal reliance on the automobile. Standards are selected by the local agency but must be supportive of achieving the targets required by
-0905. |
| Thresholds | Performance level set for a –0215 measure to determine adequacy and if the standard is met. | Thresholds can be set for different facility types, location, or other factors. |
| Evaluation Criteria | Used to compare alternatives, select and prioritize projects | Selected by local agencies based on TSP goals and objectives. |
| Prioritization Factors | Factors specified in the TPR that shall be used for prioritizing projects by mode, in specific areas, and systemwide (-0155, -0520, -0620, -0720, -0820) | Within metropolitan areas, local agencies must prioritize specific types of projects to improve access, equity, and safety, among other factors. These can be supplemented with local evaluation criteria. |
When are the different tools or strategies used during the TSP development?
The tools described above are used in different ways throughout the TSP update process. The table below summarizes when each is used throughout the TSP development steps described in the TSP Guidelines. See the TSP Guidelines for more details.
| TSP Guideline Step | How the Tools are Used |
| Scope Phase | Plan to integrate the performance measures and targets required by rule 0905 throughout the TSP update process (see rule 0905 Performance Measures relevant to the TSP). |
| Step 2: Goals, Objectives, and Performance Tracking | Consider how the performance measures and targets (-0905), performance standards (-0215) and project prioritization factors (-0155) can work together to support the community's vision and strengthen TSP outcomes. While a direct connection is not required, the performance standards must generally support the performance targets required by rule 0905. Consider the options included in ODOT's Analysis Procedures Manual (see Selecting Performance Standards). |
Step 3: Existing Conditions Step 4: Future Conditions | Assess performance and progress towards rule 0905 performance targets and TSP goals. Identify potential thresholds to for rule 0215 performance standards. Use the rule 905 performance targets and potential rule 0215 performance standards to identify system needs. |
Step 5: Solution Development & Evaluation Step 6: Funding Program | Consider the potential rule 0215 performance standards that will be adopted with the TSP and rule 0155 prioritization factors to identify solutions, develop modal plans, and evaluate performance of the planned system. Complete these steps incorporating local values per rule 0120. Prioritize projects by mode consistent with rules 0520, 0620, 0720, and 0820 and engaging underserved populations per rule 0130. Develop a combined prioritized project list per rule 0170 that emphasizes reducing vmt, reducing burdens on underserved populations, and that that helps achieve the rule 0910 targets. |
Step 7: TSP Documentation & Adopt Phase | Document and adopt (via the TSP and implementing ordinances) the two or more rule 0215 performance standards that will be applied when reviewing comprehensive plan and land use regulation amendments and when reviewing site development applications. Document and adopt the local government baseline and future reporting year targets for the rule 0905 performance measures into the TSP. Initial targets will be established outside of the TSP and through a separate regional process. |
| Implement Phase (Monitoring) | Report on progress toward achieving the rule 0905(2) performance targets. While reporting does not need to occur with a TSP update, data and analysis produced during the TSP process may support reporting. The performance measures and targets must be adopted in the TSP.
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