FHWA-NHI-151053 Transportation Planning Process
In Transportation Planning Process (course number FHWA-NHI-151053)
participants receive an overview of the metropolitan and statewide
transportation planning process, underscoring its relationship to
informed decision-making and the required planning process. This course
expands knowledge of transportation planning practice fundamentals and
the ability to convey the relationship of these principles to the
Federal planning program requirements. Participants gain knowledge and
understanding of planning practice fundamentals through the use of
engaging interactive activities.
This instructor-led training combines the Metropolitan Transportation
Planning Course from the National Transit Institute (NTI) and NHI with
NTI's State and Metropolitan Transportation Programming Courses to
reflect the current laws, regulations and issues relevant to the
transportation planning process. This consolidated course titled is
jointly developed by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in concert with their respective
training branches NTI and NHI.
Please NOTE: The following 4-hour WBT is a
prerequisite and should be taken prior to participating in this ILT,
FHWA-NHI-151052, Basics of Transportation Planning.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain the legislative requirements for States and MPOs to conduct the transportation planning process.
Describe the content and purpose of statewide and metropolitan transportation plans and programs.
Identify the steps and activities in a performance-based approach to
planning and programming supported by public engagement and
intergovernmental cooperation.
Explain the relationship between the transportation planning process and other community planning processes.
Identify participants and their roles and responsibilities in planning.
Differentiate appropriate levels of consultation, cooperation, and engagement among stakeholders and the public.
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