The MTP serves as the foundation for the development of the short-range Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).  The MTP can be amended at any time by the BCAG Board of Directors.

The 2012 MTP/SCS contains the following:

1. MTP Document - including all required components (Policy, Action, Financial and Sustainable Communities Strategy)
2. Air Quality Conformity Analysis and Determination - demonstrating that the projects in the MTP conform to the applicable federal air quality requirements.
3. Sustainable Communities Strategy - forecasted development pattern for the region which complies with recent legislation (SB 375).
   
4. Environmental Impact Report - complying with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements

The MTP/SCS is scheduled to be adopted by the BCAG Board of Directors on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
Public Notice.

If you would like to learn more about the MTP/SCS or have staff make a presentation to your organization, please email: Ivan Garcia.

The conformity redetermination reaffirms all applicable conformity findings for the 2012 MTP and the 2013 FTIP and addresses additional emissions analyses and interagency consultation and public involvement required for the new 8-hour ozone standard.

A draft copy of BCAG's emissions analysis and redetermination for the 2012 MTP and 2013 FTIP has been made available here. Hardcopies of the document are also available at each of the Butte County Public Libraries and at the BCAG office.

The BCAG Board of Directors has scheduled a public hearing to receive comments and consider adoption of the redetermination of the 2012 MTP and 2013 FTIP for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS at their regular Board meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the City of Chico Council Chambers. Comments and questions can be directed to Mr. Brian Lasagna, Senior Planner for the Butte County Association of Governments at 2580 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Suite 100, Chico CA 95928. Comments may also be phoned in at 530-879-2468, or by e-mail at blasagna@bcag.org.

Public Notice

Draft Re-Determination Document

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 - Air Quality Conformity Analysis and Determination
FHWA Conformity Determination Approval - Jan 28, 2013

Appendix 2 - Environmental Impact Report

Appendix 3 - Public Involvement Documentation  

Appendix 4 - Comments Received

Appendix 5 - Caltrans MTP Checklist     

Appendix 6 - Technical Methodology for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Appendix 7 - SB 375 Requirements and Recommendation Checklist

Appendix 8 - Public Involvement Efforts regarding SB 375 Requirements

Appendix 9 - Butte County Long-Term Regional Growth Forecasts 2010-2035

Appendix 10 - Land Use Scenario Analysis

Appendix 11 - Regional Housing Needs Allocation Methodology

Prior to development of the MTP, staff held four public workshops in 2010 throughout the County to educate and inform the public as to what the project consists of and to solicit comments.  Links to the workshop documents and public notice have been posted below.

Power Point Presentation  in PDF   

Public Notice (Sept 2012)

Public Notice (July 2010)

Public Notice (June -2010 - Informing public of the early development of the 2012 RTP and 2011 FTIP)

Round 2 - Draft and Sustainable Communities Strategy Informational Workshops (August 2011)

The purpose of the August 2011 workshops were to present the preliminary draft MTP document completed. In addition, information was presented to educate and inform the public as to what the SCS consists of, the issues and policies choices, and to solicit comments prior to its development.

Public Notice (August 2011 Workshops)

Round 3 - Draft MTP and Sustainable Communities Strategy Informational Workshops (June 2012)

The purpose of the 3rd Round of workshops will be to present the revised preliminary draft MTP document, including the latest financial element and proposed transportation project listing. In addition, information will presented on the preliminary results of the land use scenario analysis included in the SCS.

Public Notice (June 2012 Workshops)

Round 4 - Draft and Sustainable Communities Strategy Informational Workshops (October 2012)

PUBLIC HEARINGS.  The public hearings below will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the City of Chico Council Chambers located at 411 Main Street, Chico CA 95928

• October 25, 2012 BCAG Board of Directors Meeting. (Presenting Final Draft MTP & SCS and hearing for public comments)       
• December 13, 2012 BCAG Board of Directors Meeting. (Presenting Final Draft MTP & SCS and hearing for public comments. Scheduled adoption as well )

Please note:  Once the MTP/SCS Project is adopted by the BCAG Board, the Board may amend the document at any time.  If you would like to learn more about the MTP/SCS, request a presentation to your organization, or meet with BCAG staff, please email: Ivan Garcia.