Maine Dept. of Transportation crafts 40-year long-range plan, seeks opinions

Fri, 11/09/2018 - 9:15am

    The Maine Department of Transportation is updating its 2018-2050 long range plan, the purpose of which is to document MaineDOT's vision for the future, as well as to provide guidance and insight on the necessary strategies to meet the state’s transportation goals in the midst of challenges over the next 20-30 years.

    The DOT is asking for input in helping to make a valuable, relevant plan.

    The DOT invites the public to make comments via a survey (click here).

    Trends Facing Transportation

    MaineDOT has identified eight key trends that are anticipated to impact transportation in the years ahead:

    • Maine's Aging Population
    • Labor Market/Industry
    • Global Trade/Freight Movement
    • Urbanization/Shifting Population
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Safety
    • Climate

    Project Timeline

    MaineDOT anticipates completion of a final plan by late Fall 2018