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• The Oregon Freight Plan (OFP) adopted in 2011, is the first statewide plan devoted entirely to freight. Simi-
lar to the OTP, the OFP is needed to comply with federal and State of Oregon regulations. At the state level,
the OFP addresses freight needs as required under the Oregon Transportation Planning Rule, which also
requires local governments to address goods movement in their TSPs, consistent with the state TSP.

Regional Planning Documents
2014 Regional Transportation Plan (2014 RTP)
Every four years, Metro is required to update the Regional Transportation Plan, which guides future investments in the
region’s transportation system. Metro adopted the most recent update of the RTP in July 2014. The RTP establishes
policies and priorities for travel by motor vehicle, transit, foot and bicycle, the movement of goods and services, street
design, and the efficient management of the overall regional transportation system. For each update, Metro devel-
ops new forecasts for future population, jobs, and travel. The RTP also assesses federal, state, and local funding for
transportation improvements, estimates project costs, and proposes funding strategies. Metro works closely with local
jurisdictions and regional and state agencies in preparing the RTP.

Specific items in the RTP that affect transportation planning in Washington County include the designation of regional
mobility corridors, performance targets, modal targets, and mobility standards. Metro uses an outcomes-based frame-
work for the RTP. The desired regional outcomes are listed below.
• Vibrant Communities – People live and work in vibrant communities where they can choose to walk for
pleasure and to meet their everyday needs.

• Economic Prosperity – Current and future residents benefit from the region’s sustained economic competi-
tiveness and prosperity.

• Safe and Reliable Transportation – People have safe and reliable transportation choices that enhance
their quality of life.

• Leadership on Climate Change – The region is a leader in minimizing contributions to global warming.
• Clean Air and Water – Current and future generations enjoy clean air, clean water, and healthy ecosystems.
• Equity – The benefits and burdens of growth and change are distributed equitably.

The RTP identifies 24 regional mobility corridors in the Portland metropolitan region where travel movement is par-
ticularly important and should be facilitated to meet the RTP performance standards. The mobility corridor framework
requires consideration of multiple facilities, modes, and land use when identifying transportation solutions for these key
corridors. The nine regional mobility corridors in Washington County include:
• #2: Portland Central City to Tigard,

• #3: Tigard to Wilsonville,
• #7: Tualatin to Oregon City,
• #19: Beaverton to Tigard,

• #20: Tigard to Sherwood and Sherwood to Newberg,
• #21: Portland Central City to OR 217,
• #22: OR 217 to North Plains,

• #23: Forest Grove to U.S. 26, and
• #24: Beaverton to Forest Grove.

8 PART 1: BACKGROUND
Effective November 27, 2015 • Updated December, 15 2016