Master Transportation Plan and Capital Improvement Plan Update
Master Transportation Plan and Capital Improvement Plan Update
The City of Mesquite (COM) istaking an active step to examine current and future mobility needs through a city wide Master Transportation Plan (MTP). Over many years, the COM has invested millions of dollars in transportation projects with the aid offederal, state and local funds. This current project combines the updates of the City’s existing Transportation Element of the Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.
Effective long range planning is vital when identifying transportation and capital improvement projects for the COM.This is particularly important due to the projected growth in population and tourism, which could potentially strain the region’s transportation system and make travel for residents and visitors more challenging.
The MTP will aid in the development of a series of short and long-range transportation improvement projects. It will combine the existing Transportation Element of the Master Plan with the Capital Improvement Plan, which will allow for funding prioritization.
The City of Mesquite (COM) istaking an active step to examine current and future mobility needs through a city wide Master Transportation Plan (MTP). Over many years, the COM has invested millions of dollars in transportation projects with the aid offederal, state and local funds. This current project combines the updates of the City’s existing Transportation Element of the Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.
Effective long range planning is vital when identifying transportation and capital improvement projects for the COM.This is particularly important due to the projected growth in population and tourism, which could potentially strain the region’s transportation system and make travel for residents and visitors more challenging.
The MTP will aid in the development of a series of short and long-range transportation improvement projects. It will combine the existing Transportation Element of the Master Plan with the Capital Improvement Plan, which will allow for funding prioritization.
· Tailored solutions to provide a balanced network of highways, streets, roads, trails, and paths serving pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, freight traffic, emergency responders, and transportation network companies (TNC’s)
· Desirable future improvements to overcomeexisting conditions and constraints that can be found in the transportationnetwork system.
· Identifies and budgets for short-term improvement projects to the transportation network to help it handle the growth impacts it is facing now and expected to face in the future.
· Will help maintain an acceptable Level of Service on the COM’s transportation system, including an updated schedule of Traffic Impact Fees.
The MTP planning process began inJune 2024, and is expected to be completed in November 2025. There will be avariety of ways that you can participate in the planning process and provideyour input.
An interactivemap and survey have been developed to solicit feedback and understand what is important to you. This can be in a general area or at a specific location. Provide your comments on:
· Safety issues
· Congestion problems
· Bicycle/pedestrian concerns
· What you currently like
The project team will be conducting a variety of public and community outreach events throughout the process. You can join us at:
Monster Mash 5k, October12, 2024
Walk & Bike Audit,November 8, 2024
Virtual Public Meetings,TBD
The MTP planning process will result in several interim documents that will feed into the final plan. As those documents are finalized,they will be added to this page.
If you would like to report a problem you have found in Mesquite please select a category that most relates the issue you have found.
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