TUOLUMNE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

In accordance with California Government Code Section 65080, the Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC) is required to prepare and regularly update a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The 2024 RTP is now finalized and serves as a comprehensive long-range planning document that identifies current and future transportation needs, deficiencies, and opportunities. It evaluates potential solutions and outlines a strategic investment framework for all travel modes—highways, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, aviation, rail, and goods movement—within a fiscally constrained environment.

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Click here to view or download the Final 2024 Regional Transportation Plan

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The 2024 RTP guides short-range (0–10 years) and long-range (11–25 years) transportation investments across the region. It defines policies, plans, and programs to improve mobility, safety, sustainability, and economic vitality throughout Tuolumne County.

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This updated RTP builds upon the 2016 plan, which introduced several new sections including the Rural Sustainable Strategies (RSS) chapter, aimed at addressing rural challenges in meeting state climate goals (SB 375, AB 32, and Executive Order B-30-15). The 2016 update also expanded modal planning with individual chapters for State Highways, Local Streets and Roads, Aviation, Non-Motorized Transportation, Railroads, and Public Transportation. It introduced regional performance measures and addressed funding strategies for future capital improvements.

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The 2024 RTP advances these efforts by aligning with California Transportation Commission (CTC) guidance and the California Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure. It emphasizes:

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• Enhancing climate resiliency,

• Addressing long-term maintenance challenges,

• Improving multimodal accessibility and public safety, and

• Preparing for emerging transportation technologies that are reshaping how people and goods move.

 

The RTP serves as a blueprint for the region’s transportation future and is shaped by input from community members, businesses, agencies, and stakeholders. It is updated approximately every five years to reflect evolving needs, technologies, and opportunities.

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To assess environmental impacts, a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was prepared for the 2024 RTP. This document builds on the previously certified 2016 Programmatic EIR (State Clearinghouse #2015122039) and evaluates potential environmental effects associated with proposed transportation improvements in the plan.