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Page 14 of 93 <br /> • Land Use Model. The region's existing land use model, LUAM, is nearing the end of its <br /> useful life. It produces reasonable future land use scenarios for integration with the <br /> regional travel model given current plans and policies of the region, but it is limited in its <br /> ability to address broader policy questions, such as the effects of urban growth <br /> boundary changes on land prices or housing costs, and the interaction between mobility, <br /> accessibility and the local economy on development patterns. The potential for <br /> `redevelopment and infill is represented only in a simplistic way. <br /> • Bicycle-and Pedestrian Data. Expansion. of the bicycle and pedestrian networks within <br /> the MPO area and changes in the format of the GIS data bases have resulted in an <br /> incomplete representation of these networks. These networks are important in <br /> supporting mode choice modeling, assessing alternate mode accessibility and mobility, <br /> and identifying land use and infrastructure issues that may affect use. <br /> • Congestion Management Process Data. Successful development and implementation of <br /> a robust congestion management process will depend on securing a wide range of data <br /> to allow the MPO to assess and monitor current and future forecasted congestion, and <br /> to assess the performance of potential or planned projects in addressing congestion. <br /> Transportation Options <br /> • Transportation Demand Management Funding. The region has a strong commitment to <br /> its current transportation demand management (TDM) programs and activities. <br /> However, in addition to the overall uncertainty about funding, the lack of an explicit <br /> state or federal venue for addressing TDM funding needs, coupled with the region's <br /> desire to expand TDM activities, will continue to present challenges. <br /> Intergovernmental Coordination <br /> • Federal Transportation Bill Reauthorization. Transportation funding at the federal level <br /> is currently provided through legislation passed in 2003 under the Safe, Accountable, <br /> Flexible, Efi•icient Transportation Equity Act -Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Over <br /> the' next year or two, discussions will be held to determine future national <br /> transportation policies and funding. To date, a number of issues have been raised, <br /> including addressing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving existing infrastructure, <br /> supporting alternative energy use, and increasing the emphasis on multi-modal <br /> <br /> ' transportation for freight and for passenger use. <br /> Central Lane MPO Unified Planning Work Program FY 2010 and 2011 <br /> <br />