SCCOTS Activities
In order to fulfill its federal and state mandates, SCCOTS staff, in conjunction
with SEMCOG, is engaged in the following ongoing transportation planning activities.
Plan Monitoring
In order to meet the ever changing transportation needs of the County, staff is
involved with the regular collection, maintenance and analysis of transportation,
land use, socioeconomic, and environmental data as they impact the countywide long
range transportation planning process.
Plan Development and Detailing
Consistent with MPC directives and the TEA-21 legislation, SCCOTS coordinates Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP) update activities with SEMCOG and MDOT. The RTP guides
sensible development of the regional transportation system and fulfills federal
regulatory requirements, making regional transportation projects eligible for funding.
Planning Services
SCCOTS services are aimed at assisting local governmental units in conducting transportation
studies and securing federal and state transportation funds to improve the transportation
network of the County. Services include cooperation with other governmental and
private institutions, procurement and distribution of transportation planning related
materials and data such as traffic counts, and representation on local and regional
communities.
Plan Implementation
This aspect focuses on the orderly implementation of SEMCOG's Regional Transportation
Plan (RTP). Work concentrates on developing the three year prioritized project list
for inclusion into the regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Work also
includes any necessary amendments to the adopted TIP throughout the year. TIP document
ensures compliance with federal, state, and regional requirements regarding financial
feasibility, and the planning process. Projects in the TIP are prioritized and derived
from the RTP project list. SCCOTS also works with SEMCOG, MDOT, FHWA, and other
local agencies in implementing 'Continuing, Comprehensive, and Cooperative' (3C)
planning process.
Program Administration
SCCOTS is also responsible for the administrative tasks (paperwork) necessary to
manage the federal grants and document the unified planning work program activities
and expenditures.
SCCOTS Committees
SCCOTS Activities
Current Transportation Documents
Traffic Counts
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