County planners preview multiyear Transportation System Plan update, say VMT metrics will shape choices

Feb 20, 2026

Transportation staff told the commission the TSP update will be a multi-year effort shaped by recent Transportation Planning Rule changes (including CFEC-related provisions), require demonstration of reduced vehicle miles traveled and enhanced review for large capacity projects, and include a countywide survey and phased community engagement.

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CJ Dotsey, senior transportation planner, gave the Planning Commission an overview of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) update on Feb. 18, emphasizing new state and regional requirements and the implications for local planning. Dotsey said the Transportation Planning Rule changes and the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rule mean the county will need to demonstrate reductions in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and incorporate stronger multimodal performance standards.

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