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County Comprehensive Plan - Transporation Element and County Wide Transportation Plan Update

Draft Report Available for Public Comment

Chelan County's Draft Transportation Element is ready for public comment. Additionally, the County is seeking public comment on implementing regulations for impact fees and concurrency requirements. The full report, individual chapters, and appendices are listed below and available for download by clicking on the links.

Public comments should be received by July 17, 2009. Comments or request for more information should be sent to Chelan County Community Development, Attention: Long Range Planning, 316 Washington Street, Suite 301, Wenatchee, WA 98801, during normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday or by calling (509) 667-6225.

Single file - contains chapters 1-9 (pdf 18.5 Mb)
Table of Contents and Cover (pdf 238 kb)
Executive Summary (pdf 428 kb)
Chapter 1 - Introduction (pdf 804 kb)
Chapter 2 - Relationship to Other Plans (pdf 70 kb)
Chapter 3 - Agency and Public Involvement (pdf 186 kb)
Chapter 4 - Goals and Policies (pdf 52 kb)
Chapter 5 - Existing Conditions (pdf 3.8 Mb)
Chapter 6 - Travel Forecasting Methodology (pdf 41 kb)
Chapter 7 - Transportation Priorities (pdf 177 kb)
Chapter 8 - Transportation Improvement Projects (pdf 6.2 Mb)
Chapter 9 - Finance and implementation Program (pdf 858 kb)

Appendices
Single file - Contains Appendices A through I (pdf 12.9 Mb)
Appendix A - Public Involvement Materials (pdf 9.3 Mb)
Appendix B - Transportation Project List and Priorities (pdf 1102 kb)
Appendix C - Project Costs and Methodology (pdf 130 kb)
Appendix D - Transportation Funding Report (pdf 343 kb)
Appendix E - Transportation Concurrency Program (pdf 100 kb)
Appendix F - Concurrency Review and Traffic Study Guidelines (pdf 82 kb)
Appendix G - Intersection LOS Summary Tables (pdf 78 kb)
Appendix H - List of Reference Material (pdf 23 kb)
Appendix I - Subarea Issues and Traffic Forecasts (pdf 5.0 Mb)

Project Overview

Chelan County is updating the Transportation Element of the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan, which was initially developed in 2000. The growing population and changing nature of the regional economy requires us to realign our transportation needs with current and projected land use patterns.

The 20-year plan will identifies the improvements to the county’s roadways, bridges, bike, pedestrian, aviation and rail facilities. As required by the Growth Management Act, a prioritized transportation project list, financing strategies and implementation measures are included in the plan.

Who is involved in the project?

The project is being led by the Public Works Department. A Steering Committee and a Stakeholder Advisory Group provided ongoing guidance and direction on the plan update. Their meetings were open to the public. In addition, two open houses provided members of the public the opportunity to comment on existing conditions and future needs.

How can I participate?

Download and review the draft report and provide comments to the County by July 17, 2009 as described above. Or attend the planned workshops and public hearings during the Comprehensive Plan amendment process as identified in the schedule below. If you are a member of a community organization interested in a presentation about the Transportation Element Update, please contact PW@co. chelan.wa.us by email or at 509-667-6415.

How has the plan update occurred and when will it be adopted?

First, transportation-related data was collected in the county to establish comprehensive baseline information. Next, existing transportation policies were revised to match current community values and land-use policies and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Then, 20-year forecasts were analyzed to identify aspects of the system that would benefit most from improvements. Next, potential project costs were estimated and financial projections were studied to determine when the highest priority priority projects should be built. Then financial strategies and implementation measures were identified. Finally, the Transportation Element Update is scheduled to be adopted by the Chelan County Board of Commissioners in December 2009, as outlined below.

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The Transportation Element Update is scheduled to be adopted by the Chelan County Board of Commissioners in December of 2009. The draft report is available for review and comment.