Step 7: TSP Documentation

In non-metropolitan areas where an air facility is owned by the jurisdiction and is undergoing a master plan effort/update within the context of the TSP, the air element shall include:

• A table of air facility projects that identifies the project location and includes a project description, the project cost estimate, and a likely funding source
• Other projects that address multi-modal access to the air facility (these may be addressed separately in other modal elements in the TSP)
• Graphics that support the projects

In non-metropolitan areas where an air facility is owned by another entity and has an existing master plan that was developed/updated separately from the TSP, the air element in a TSP includes:

• Narrative and supporting documentation that indicates how the TSP is consistent with the master plans for all existing and planned public use airports within the planning area
• Other projects that address multi-modal access to the air facility (these may be addressed separately in other modal elements in the TSP)

An air element is not required in metropolitan areas; however, it may be included where locally appropriate and when funding allows.

TSPs in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas shall include a bicycle element designed to provide safe and comfortable routes for a range of users and abilities. The bicycle element shall serve people riding bicycles and other vehicles that operate at a similar speed and scale to people riding bicycles. The bicycle element shall include:

•  A map of the bicycle network that illustrates/identifies:
• Existing bicycle facilities (bicycle lanes, routes)
• The general location of planned aspirational bicycle projects
• The general location of planned financially constrained bicycle projects
• A map of the bicycle functional classifications and/or designation classifications (where applicable or desired)
• A table of identified bicycle projects that includes at a minimum:
• The project location
• A project description
• The project cost estimate
• Whether the project is financially constrained
• A likely funding source (if financially constrained)
• Narrative copy that supports the maps and tables and includes:
• A discussion on the visions, goals, and aspirations for the bicycle element
  
• A description and graphical illustration of the bicycle functional classification
• A description of the types of projects included in the bicycle element
• Bicycle facility design guidelines or standards, including shared-use path design standards
• Bicycle performance measures, targets, and standards of adequacy
• Other information necessary to support the bicycle element

In addition, TSPs in metropolitan areas shall include the following elements per 660-012-0600:

• A description of the complete bicycle system, including the full buildout of the bicycle system within the planning area
  
• Identification of gaps and deficiencies in the bicycle system, including those that connect to key bicycle destinations
• Locations of key bicycle destinations identified, including transit stops
• A list of prioritized bicycle system projects
  

In non-metropolitan areas where a marine facility is owned by the jurisdiction and is undergoing a master plan effort/update within the context of the TSP, the marine element includes:

• A table of marine facility projects that includes the project location, project description, project cost estimate, and likely funding source
• Other projects that address multimodal access to the marine facility (these may be addressed separately in other modal elements)
• Graphics that support the projects

In areas where the marine facility is owned by another entity and has an existing master plan that was developed/updated separately from the TSP, the marine element includes:

• Narrative copy and supporting documentation that indicates how the TSP is consistent with the master plans for all existing and planned port facilities and terminals on navigable waterways within the planning area
• Other projects that address multimodal access to port facilities, including access roads and intermodal connectors (these may be addressed separately in other modal elements)

A marine element is not required in metropolitan areas; however, it may be included where locally appropriate and when funding allows.

TSPs in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas shall include a pedestrian element. The pedestrian element shall serve people walking and those using mobility devices or other devices that operate at a similar speed and scale as people walking. The pedestrian element shall include:

• A map of the pedestrian network that illustrates/identifies:
• Existing pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, multi-use paths, enhanced pedestrian crossings, etc.)
• The general location of planned aspirational pedestrian projects
• The general location of planned financially constrained pedestrian projects
• A map of the pedestrian functional classifications and/or designation classifications (where applicable or desired)
• A table of identified pedestrian projects that includes at a minimum:
• The project location
  
• A project description
• The project cost estimate
• Whether the project is financially constrained
• A likely funding source (if financially constrained)
• Narrative copy that supports the maps and tables and includes:
• Discussions on the visions, goals, and aspirations for the pedestrian element
• Descriptions of pedestrian functional classifications (where applicable)
• Pedestrian performance measures, targets, and standards of adequacy
• Descriptions of the types of projects included in the pedestrian element
• Other information necessary to support the pedestrian element:
• Pedestrian facility design standards or guidelines
• Shared-use path standards
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-related policies and standards
• Pedestrian crossing spacing or location guidelines
• Local street connectivity standards

In addition, TSPs in metropolitan areas shall include the following elements:

• A description of the complete pedestrian system, including the full buildout of the pedestrian system within the Urban Growth Boundary
• Identification of gaps and deficiencies in the pedestrian system, including those that connect to key pedestrian destinations
• Locations of key pedestrian destinations, including transit stops
• A list of prioritized pedestrian system projects

In non-metropolitan areas, where pipeline facilities may impact development of the TSP, the pipeline element shall include:

• Narrative copy and supporting documentation that indicates how the TSP is consistent with the master plans for all existing and planned pipelines and terminals within the planning area

A pipeline element is not required in metropolitan areas; however, it may be included where locally appropriate and when funding allows.

In non-metropolitan areas, where rail facilities may impact development of the TSP, the rail element shall include:

• A plan that identifies all mainline and branch line railroads and railroad facilities, including at-grade and grade-separated crossings, intermodal facilities, and locations of existing and planned terminals within the planning area
• Narrative copy and supporting documentation that indicates how the TSP is consistent with the master plans for all existing and planned mainline and branch line railroad and railroad facilities within the planning area

A rail element is not required in metropolitan areas; however, it may be included where locally appropriate and when funding allows.

TSPs in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas shall include a street and highway element. The street and highway element shall include:

• A Functional Classification Plan with:
• Narrative definitions of roadway classifications
• A Functional Classification map that illustrates/identifies:
• Classifications for all existing public roadways
• Classifications for planned public roadways/roadway extensions
  
• A map of the motor vehicle roadway network that illustrates/identifies:
• The existing roadway network
• General locations of planned aspirational roadway projects
• General locations of planned financially constrained roadway projects
  
• A table of identified motor vehicle projects that includes at a minimum:
• The project location
• A project description, including a description of the need or needs the project is designed to address
• The project cost estimate
• Whether the project is financially constrained
• A likely funding source (if financially constrained)
  
• Narrative copy that supports the maps and tables and includes:
• A discussion on the vision, goals, and aspirations for the motor vehicle element
• A description of the types of projects included in the motor vehicle element
• Other information necessary to support the motor vehicle element
  
• Standards for layout of local streets and other important street or pathway connections
  
• Standards for the layout of local streets that provide for safe and convenient bike and pedestrian circulation
  
• Roadway design standards or guidelines (the TSP may include references to design standards in separate documents)
• Graphical illustrations for each functional classification; typical cross-sections
• Graphical illustrations for any special overlay designations
  
• A local street connectivity plan
• A local street connectivity map illustrating conceptual extensions/connections of local streets that would be constructed for future development
  
• Mobility standards/targets (the TSP may include references to mobility standards/targets in separate documents)
• Roadway/highway segments
• Signalized/all-way stop-controlled intersections
• Unsignalized intersections
• Roundabout intersections
  
• Roadway safety performance measures, targets, or standards of adequacy
  
• Access management standards
• Access spacing standards table and description for each roadway classification
  
• A neighborhood traffic management plan with:
• A toolbox of traffic calming applications that are appropriate for local neighborhood streets

In addition, TSPs in metropolitan areas shall include the following elements:

• A description of the complete street and highway system, including the full buildout of the street and highway system within the planning area
  
• Identification of gaps or deficiencies in the street and highway system
• Locations of key destinations identified
• A list of prioritized street and highway system projects
  

TSPs in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas shall include a public transportation element. The public transportation element shall include:

• A map of the transit network that illustrates/identifies:
• The existing transit system (transit corridors, exclusive transit ways, major transit stops, terminal and major transfer stations, park-and-ride locations, intercity bus routes, passenger rail corridors and stops, etc.)
• Planned aspirational transit projects
• Planned financially constrained transit projects
  
• A map of existing and planned public transportation services for vulnerable populations
  
• A table of proposed transit projects that includes at a minimum:
• The project location
• A project description
• The project cost estimate
• Whether the project is financially constrained
• A likely funding source (if financially constrained)
  
• Narrative copy that supports the maps and tables and includes:
• A discussion of the vision, goals, and aspirations for the transit element and how they are consistent with and support local and regional transit initiatives
• A description and prioritization of projects included in the transit element
• Transit performance measures, targets, and standards of adequacy
• For smaller cities/communities, a description of how the transit element of the TSP is the Transit Development Plan
• Other information necessary to support the transit element
• An evaluation of the feasibility of developing a public transit system at buildout for urban areas outside of metropolitan areas with populations greater than 25,000 persons who are not served by transit. Where a transit system is determined to be feasible, the plan shall meet the requirements of OAR 660-012-0020 (2)(c)(C)

In addition, TSPs in metropolitan areas shall include the following elements:

• A description of the complete public transportation system, including the full buildout and provision of services of the public transportation system within the planning area
  
• Identification of gaps and deficiencies in the public transportation system
• Locations of key public transportation destinations
• A list of prioritized public transportation system projects
  

In non-metropolitan areas, where truck freight may impact development of the TSP, the truck freight element shall include:

• A map of the truck freight network that illustrates/identifies:
• The location of existing truck freight infrastructure/facilities
• General locations of aspirational truck freight projects
• General locations of financially constrained truck freight projects
  
• A map of existing and planned local, regional, and state freight routes
  
• A map of truck freight functional classifications (where applicable)
  
• A table of identified truck freight projects that includes at a minimum:
• The project location
• A project description
• The project cost estimate
• Whether the project is financially constrained or not
• A likely funding source (if financially constrained)
  
• Narrative copy that supports maps and tables and includes:
• A discussion of the vision, goals, and aspirations for the truck freight element
• A description of the types of projects included in the truck freight element
• A description of the truck freight functional classification
• Truck freight performance measures
• Other information necessary to support the truck freight element

A truck freight element is not required in metropolitan areas; however, it may be included where locally appropriate and when funding allows.

TSPs in metropolitan areas shall include a transportation options element per OAR 660-012-0145. The transportation options element shall include: 

• A summary of existing transportation options and transportation demand management (TDM) programs, services, and projects, including: 
• Education, encouragement, and other TDM programs and services focused on non-single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel modes; 
• TDM programs and policies that discourage the use of SOVs; and o Transportation options needs of underserved populations. 
• A summary of future TDM needs, including: 
• Commute trip reduction programs for large employers, such as transit passes and parking cash-out; 
• Physical improvements, such as carpool parking and park and rides; and 
• Regional solutions for intercity travel. 
• Performance targets for performance measures set as provided in OAR 660-012-0905.

Transportation System Management and Transportation Demand Management Element

TSPs in non-metropolitan areas but in urban areas with populations greater than 25,000 persons shall include a Transportation System Management (TSM) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) element, which includes TSM and TDM policies and strategies, according to OAR 660-012-0020.

• Policies, ordinances, and a transportation financing program as needed to implement the plan.
• For non-metropolitan areas within an Urban Growth Boundary containing a population greater than 2,500 persons, a transportation financing program is required per OAR 660-012-0040.

Refinement Plans

An adoption or amendment of a TSP constitutes a land use decision regarding the need for transportation facilities, services, and major improvements and their functions, modes, and general locations. While preparing a TSP, it might not always be possible for a local government to make a final land use decision regarding the function, mode, or general location of a needed project. In such cases, OAR 660-012-0025 allows a local government in a non-metropolitan area to defer its final land use decision to a refinement plan, provided that certain findings are adopted. These findings shall:

• Identify the transportation need for the facility
• Demonstrate why information needed to make final determinations regarding function, general location, or mode cannot reasonably be made available within the time allowed for TSP preparation
• Explain how deferral does not invalidate the TSP assumptions or preclude implementation of the remainder of the TSP
• Describe the nature of the findings needed to resolve issues deferred to a refinement plan