Multi-Modal

The transportation planning environment is evolving due to the diminishing pool of resources to fund transportation systems, strong public demand for improved mobility, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and the

Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century of 1998 (TEA-21). New transportation priorities are emerging in the face of these factors, priorities emphasizing connectivity and modal choice. The underlying goal is to coordinate the network of transportation systems to enhance the mobility of goods and people by efficiently utilizing existing resources. Multimodal transportation systems focus on transportation system links and providing system users with a choice of modes along those links.

In terms of state responsibilities, ISTEA states:
It is in the national interest to encourage and promote the development of transportation systems embracing various modes of transportation in a manner that will serve all areas of the State efficiently and effectively. The State shall develop transportation plans and programs for all areas of the State. Such plans and programs shall provide for development of transportation facilities, which will function as an intermodal State transportation system. The process for developing such plans and programs shall provide for the consideration of all modes of transportation and shall be cooperative and comprehensive to the degree appropriate based on the complexity of the transportation problems.

North Carolina Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan www.ncdot.org/planning/statewideplan

 

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