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Construction notice: Harlan Avenue (Route 17) Lane Closures: Norfolk Street to Cedar Road. Closure details: Harlan Avenue (Route 17) Lane Closures: Norfolk Street to Cedar Road

Plans and Studies

NRTA plans set regional priorities and determine which projects are eligible for federal and regional funding. Studies examine specific corridors, communities, and issues in detail.

Open for public comment: Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan

Comments are accepted through October 30, 2026. Review the draft and comment

Regional Transportation Plan

The federally required long-range plan that guides transportation investment for at least 20 years.

  • Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan

    The draft long-range plan identifies $7.9 billion in transportation investments through 2050 and is open for public comment through October 30, 2026.

    Status
    Draft – Open for Comment
    Published:
    September 15, 2026
    Documents:
    4

  • 2045 Regional Transportation Plan

    The current adopted long-range plan. It will be replaced by the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan upon Board adoption.

    Status
    Adopted
    Adopted:
    November 11, 2021
    Documents:
    1

Corridor Studies

Detailed studies of specific roadways and transit corridors that identify a preferred set of improvements.

  • State Route 9 East–West Corridor Study

    A study of freight reliability, safety, and access along 22 miles of State Route 9 between Brookhaven and Cedar Falls, conducted with the State Department of Transportation.

    Status
    In Progress
    Published:
    March 20, 2026
    Documents:
    1

  • Route 17 Corridor Study

    Evaluated safety, transit, and operational alternatives for Harlan Avenue between Millbrook and East Harlan and recommended the improvements now under construction.

    Status
    Completed
    Adopted:
    October 9, 2025
    Documents:
    1

Mobility Studies

Studies of travel options for specific populations and areas, including rural communities and older adults.

  • Rural and Small Town Mobility Study

    Assessed travel needs in Pine Hollow and Stanton Counties and recommended expanded demand-response service and volunteer driver programs.

    Status
    Completed
    Published:
    August 15, 2024
    Documents:
    1

Safety Plans

Plans that analyze crash data and set strategies to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.

  • Regional Safety Action Plan

    Sets a goal of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2050, identifies the regional High Injury Network, and lists 42 priority safety projects.

    Status
    Adopted
    Adopted:
    July 9, 2026
    Documents:
    1

Active Transportation Plans

Plans for walking, bicycling, and rolling networks across the region.

  • Regional Active Transportation Plan

    Defines a 310-mile regional network of trails and bikeways and sets design guidance for walking and bicycling facilities on regional corridors.

    Status
    Adopted
    Adopted:
    May 11, 2023
    Documents:
    1

Traffic and Congestion Studies

Congestion management, travel time reliability, and traffic operations analysis.