2007 Tulare County Regional Transportation Plan

TCAG is currently updating the Regional Transportation Plan. The RTP is a 20-year planning document that is consistent with the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) to qualify projects for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The first RTP was written and adopted in 1975 and updates will occur every four years. The 2007 RTP will be based on regional transportation facilities and the proposed constrained improvements funded during the time frame of this Plan. Click here to email your comments.

Tulare County Regional Road System Projects Planned for The Long Term Projects Planned for The Next 10 Proposed 2007 Short Range Capacity Increasing Projects
Tulare County Regional Road System

 Projects Planned for The Long Term
2004 - 2025

 Proposed 2007 Short Range Capacity Increasing Projects

TCAG’s jurisdiction includes the Cities of Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville, Lindsay, Porterville, Tulare, Visalia, Woodlake, and Tulare County. The Tule River Tribal Council will be consulted as part of the transportation planning process. TCAG coordinates with federal, state, regional governments and the Native American tribal government to develop strategies that address transportation issues. This effort promotes direct involvement by the government and interested groups in the transportation planning and project selection process.

This RTP will include the following major chapters:
  • Policy Element
  • Assessment of Need
  • Action Element
  • Financial Element
  • Public Participation Summary
  • Valleywide Chapter

    The following is a brief summary of what will be contained in each Chapter:

    Policy Element

    The Policy Element will identify transportation goals, objectives and policies that meet the needs of the region. Goals, objectives, and policies will be established to determine specific courses of action to guide Tulare County toward implementation of the Plan. The element will begin by discussing regional issues including population growth, commercial, industrial, and residential development, sources of funding, and mitigation impact techniques. The Policy Element will document the region's transportation goals by the following categories:
  • Regional
  • Regional Corridors
  • Transit
  • Aviation
  • Rail
  • Non-motorized
  • Goods Movement
  • Air Quality
  • Transportation System Management

    Assessment of needs

    The Assessment of Needs Element will provide a summary of existing and future conditions on the County’s transportation system using existing and projected data. Existing and future circulation issues and land use trends will be addressed. The analysis is intended to establish a rational process to meet future travel needs. This Element will list a variety of modal choices for the movement of people and goods. It will also contain sections that discuss travel demand and land use impacts in the County. The sections include transportation needs, air quality impacts, corridor and specialized needs in the County.

    Action Element

    The Action Element of the RTP will consist of short term and long-term projects that address regional transportation issues and needs. The transportation modes such as highways, mass transportation, railroad, bicycle, pedestrian, and aviation facilities will be addressed. The Action Element will contain a discussion of existing needs, assumptions and conclusions.

    Financial Element

    The purpose of the Financial Element will be to provide an assumption of the cost and revenues necessary to implement the RTP. These assumptions include revenue estimates for specific governmental funding programs, local contributions, license and fuel taxes, and development fees. Tulare County does not currently have a local sales tax for transportation purposes. The majority of available funds generated from federal and state gas taxes are distributed in a variety of grants and acts.

    Environmental Impact Report

    The 2007 RTP Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will evaluate potential significant impacts that may result from the planning and implementing of the 2007 RTP. This review will be consistent with the CEQA and NEPA guidelines. The 2007 RTP EIR will focus on those impacts that are found to be potentially significant on a regional, system-wide level as a result of the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment and Impacts Checklist that will be prepared.

    Valleywide Chapter

    The Valleywide Chapter provides a regional perspective to transportation planning in the San Joaquin Valley. The chapter will address several regional issues including air quality, highways, streets and roads, aviation, rail, and goods movement. The chapter will provide a regional view on issues. The Valleywide Chapter relates the various transportation issues policies and goals from Tulare County and will compare to the whole San Joaquin Valley. An example is a regional issue such as Air Quality.

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