The federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) established a new agenda for maintaining and investing in the nation's transportation infrastructure. Under this landmark legislation, MPO's were entrusted with an expanded role in transportation planning and capital programming. MPO's became partners with state, regional, and local governments in making decisions about how transportation tax dollars are spent, thus bringing decisions closer to those served.

The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), enacted in 1998, basically reaffirmed and retained the structure of the planning process under ISTEA. The federal legislation specifically requires MPO's to implement and manage a dynamic capital programming process. 

MPO's must also give emphasis to establishing an open planning process, fostering public understanding of transportation issues, and providing opportunities for input and involvement in major decisions.

Regional plans and the planning process generally must meet detailed standards. Most importantly, the opportunities and mandates under ISTEA and TEA-21 are directly linked to the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Many of the activities undertaken by the SJTPO are in direct response to Clean Air Act requirements.

Planning Studies and Reports:

Regional Planning

SAFETEA-LU: Environmental Mitigation Activites - May 2007		 Air Quality
Regional Human Service Transportation Plan - June 2007 Route 130/49 Corridor Study - 
Final Report: June 2005
Regional ITS Architecture - October 2004 CR 552 Study - June 2003 (Tables)
SJ Regional Rail Study - December 2002 Millville Airport Study - August 2002
Job Access Reverse Commute - 2002 US Rt. 9/GSP Study - Large file - delay
Shore Connection Committee/Report - 1998 Cumberland County Bike Trail Study


For more information on SJTPO's Planning efforts, please contact us at (856) 794-1941, or e-mail us at sjtpo@sjtpo.org.

 
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