2026 Regional Transportation Plan & Sustainable Communities Strategy

The 2026 Regional Transportation Plan & Sustainable Communities Strategy is an update to the 2022 plan, designed to align with evolving federal, state, and local planning mandates, as well as changing land use policies and resource limitations. This revision maintains the core implementation goals of the previous plan while incorporating necessary adjustments to ensure regulatory compliance and effective use of limited transportation funding. The plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for maintaining, operating, and enhancing an integrated, multi-modal transportation system that supports the efficient movement of people and goods across the region through the year 2049. It includes specific policies, actions, and a detailed list of transportation projects that are feasible given projected funding levels, ensuring continuity and adaptability in regional mobility planning. The plan is being developed by the Tulare County Association of Governments and is scheduled for public release in June 2026. It applies to the broader California region under the jurisdiction of the agency, with planning activities coordinated through key personnel including Senior Regional Planner Steven Ingoldsby and Supervising Planner Eric VonBerg. While no solicitation number or NAICS code is provided, the document is accessible through the California Environmental Quality Act network, reflecting its regulatory context and public transparency requirements. The update emphasizes fiscal responsibility, strategic investment, and long-term sustainability to meet existing and future transportation needs in the region.