Transportation Planning Process

ADOT administers the state highway system and coordinates transportation planning. ADOT develops an annual priority program of capital improvements for highway and aviation and a Five-Year Highway Construction Program based on extensive public participation and technical evaluation, which are approved by the State Transportation Board. The Multimodal Planning Division facilitates multimodal planning in cooperation with MPOs, federal agencies, tribes, counties, cities, the public and other stakeholders.

Legislative Role in Transportation Planning

The Legislature has the power to appropriate funds for transportation projects in the state. It also can amend statutes that pertain to transportation planning, e.g., to conform to federal requirements. Otherwise, the legislative role is limited.