Planning

 

Long Term Planning

The Council of Governments conducts long-term planning studies for San Benito County’s transportation needs. Working together with local and regional agencies, COG is completing work on several long-range plans.


2005 Regional Transportation Plan

2002 Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan

Public Participation Plan

Blueprint Plan

 

Financing

The Council of Governments finances transportation projects through a variety of federal, state and local programs. The Council of Governments actively seeks special grants for the agency’s priority transportation projects. The largest funding programs include:

 

2008 Regional Transportation Improvement Program

2008 State Transportation Improvement Program

Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program

Traffic Impact Fee Study Update

Regional Surface Transportation Program

Transportation Development Act

 

Traffic Modeling

A traffic model is a tool for analyzing the major ways people travel using a computer program. The Council of Governments uses data generated in traffic modeling to predict driver behavior and determine long-term needs for roadway improvements in the region. Click here for more info!


Caltrans System Analysis Study
Valley Transportation Authority Southern Gateway Study