Planning guidance

Learn about community planning, local planning and tribal planning. Get planning study guidance.

Community Planning Portal 2.0

Find state transportation data for local and regional planners, decision-makers and the public to better understand the state's transportation system.

Corridor sketch initiative

Corridor sketch summaries describe the functionality and features of our state highways. Each summary has information that guides highway improvements.

Land use & transportation planning

View a list of transportation planning-related resources for updating local government comprehensive plans.

Multimodal accessibility

Find information and examples of how and why we measure ease of use of the state's transportation network.

Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL)

Use this guidance to determine if a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study is right for your planning effort and to assist you throughout the PEL process.

Planning study guidance

Find the guidance and tools to conduct and document a planning study.

Transportation demand management

Find information about transportation demand management, and learn about how to incorporate it into your projects and programs.

Tribal & regional planning

Learn about Tribal, metropolitan and regional transportation planning organizations, and the resources and rules related to these regional planning partners.

Winter driving tips

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.