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WFRC presents draft preferred scenario for 2027 RTP; interactive map available for staff feedback
Summary
WFRC staff provided an update on development of the 2027 Regional Transportation Plan preferred scenario, described the project screening process and invited technical feedback via an interactive map ahead of fall workshops and public outreach.
Julie Bjornstead, deputy director of long range planning at WFRC, presented the draft preferred scenario for the 2027 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and outlined the screening and evaluation steps used to create the draft network.
Bjornstead said the 2027 RTP process built from the 2023–2050 RTP (including recent amendments) and incorporated input from eight small‑area workshops held in October and November 2024 with planning, engineering and elected representatives. WFRC staff tested several strategies using the travel model and added projects that materially affected regional mobility to a candidate list for screening.
Staff described the multi‑step screening used to narrow project ideas to the draft preferred scenario: (1) preliminary screening for alignment with regional goals and partner support, (2) technical screening using travel demand forecasts, safety and freight criteria for roadway projects; ridership and modal thresholds for transit; and barrier, destination and facility standards for active‑transportation projects, and (3) placement into the RTP or an exploratory bucket for further study.
Bjornstead said an interactive WFRC map allows staff to compare the 2023 RTP network and the draft 2027 preferred scenario, filter by mode, and submit comments. She said the agency will hold fall small‑area workshops for elected officials and staff to gather more input and that invitations have been distributed. WFRC staff supplied a contact email (longrange@wfrc.utah.gov) for staff who need the interactive map or want to discuss draft projects.
She asked members to provide review and feedback before the fall workshops and said staff would refine the draft based on comments and additional technical analysis before bringing a more final draft to the workshops in October.
