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What is a Thoroughfare Plan?
A Thoroughfare Plan is a long-range plan (50+ years) that identifies the location and type of roadway facilities that are needed to meet projected long-term growth within the area. The Thoroughfare Plan is not a list of construction projects but rather a tool to enable Counties and/or Cities to preserve corridors for transportation system development as the need arises.
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Benefits of a Thoroughfare Plan
The advantage of a regional thoroughfare plan is that it indicates where entities should preserve roadway right-of-way (ROW) so that as development occurs or as traffic increases, the entity has sufficient space to develop appropriate transportation facilities. This planning tool designates a system of major roadways throughout the region intended to provide adequate access and mobility.
2023 Thoroughfare Plan Process
Thoroughfare Plan Amendment
Why are Thoroughfare Plan Amendments important?
- UMAP Updates for public, commercial and federal use
- A clear plan and evidence of future Right of Way (ROW) acquisition
- Local government and cities use UMAP for field operations
Scenarios…
- Selling of Land
- Property Utilization