This project will result in an updated TSP document that describes existing transportation conditions, problems, needs, and goals. The TSP will suggest transportation projects, policies, and programs that are consistent with Dayton’s community values as represented in their Comprehensive Plan. Once this plan is adopted by the City Council, it will help address current travel problems and guide investment decisions to prepare for future travel needs.

• The TSP will identify transportation strategies, but it will not directly result in specific projects being built until funding becomes available.
• The TSP by itself is not intended to encourage growth, but it will include strategies to address potential challenges resulting from growth in the future.
• A TSP cannot fix every problem or compel people to obey traffic laws. Some ideas for addressing existing transportation issues may not be practical or legally feasible under Oregon law.

• The TSP helps the City understand current transportation issues, plan for future growth, and efficiently identify strategies to improve access, connectivity, and safety.
• The TSP will guide policy decisions and direct how money is spent on new transportation projects and programs.
• Having an approved TSP will allow the City to qualify for grants and transportation funding.
• This is an opportunity for Dayton residents to protect their quality of life by shaping the future of their transportation system.
• TSPs are required by Oregon land use laws, which are intended to encourage thoughtful growth.¹

^{[1] https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/tgm/pages/index.aspx}

• Public input will help the team to understand which needs and problems are perceived as the most urgent. The team will then collect data to assess the severity of these problems.
• After identifying problems, the team will gather input on possible strategies and solutions, evaluate potential options, and share the findings. The public will be able to review the evaluation data and provide feedback on which solutions they think make the most sense and will be able to see how their feedback is being incorporated into the plan.