Project Profile

COTPA Strategic Framework Development

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Project Summary: TGC was retained in 1998 to begin development of a short-, mid-, and long-range plan of action framework to address pending non-attainment status for ozone in the Oklahoma City region. The framework was used to develop ways to reduce pollution, increase levels of service, enhance the profile of transit, offer new types of services, and spur economic development.

Project Highlights

Short-Range

* Changes in current operations
* Target marketing
* Livable communities applications
* Support & reinforce economic development

Mid-Range

* Enhance current operations – service to standards
* Develop methods to achieve 1% Level-of-Ridership
* Transportation Systems Management Applications
* Strategic Corridors applications
* Economic Development Initiatives

Long-Range

* High Capacity Transit applications
* Bus – exclusive right-of-way
* Light Rail
* Terminals

The strategic framework led to the review and evaluation of the merits of enhanced bus, light rail, or commuter rail for potential in the Oklahoma City/COTPA service area