Alabama Department of Transportation

This Carbon Reduction Strategy for Alabama, developed by the Alabama Department of Transportation, aims to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions within the transportation sector. The strategy identifies five primary focus areas: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technologies, Transportation Demand Management, Multimodal Transportation, Energy Efficient Lighting & Traffic Control Devices, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles & Infrastructure. It seeks to improve Alabama's transportation network, fostering a resilient future, a strong economy, and an improved quality of life for all residents through effective, equitable, and data-driven carbon reduction approaches.

The Alabama Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) for 2017-2040 provides a high-level description of the existing and projected conditions of Alabama's transportation infrastructure. It outlines current and projected funding levels and presents an overall policy direction for meeting the state's multimodal transportation needs, which encompass roadways, bridges, transit, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, rail, aviation, and waterways. Key focus areas include mobility, expansion, maintenance, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), safety, hurricane evacuation preparedness, and goods movement, all aimed at supporting the state's growth and economic development through 2040.

This document outlines the Alabama Statewide Transportation Plan, covering key discussion items such as work effort status, the statewide work program, funding changes (FAST Act vs. MAP-21), and various project types including roadway capacity, non-capacity, maintenance, safety, and other modes. It details planned projects through 2040, including improvements for bridges, resurfacing, safety, operations, freight, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure. The plan also includes an update on needs versus the work program, highlights roadway capacity needs through 2040, and discusses coordination with regional meetings and Tribal organizations. The overall goal is to address existing and projected transportation needs and allocate funding accordingly.

This interim report outlines the initial stages of the Alabama 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan, a multimodal long-range plan designed to guide the development and management of the state's transportation system through 2040. The plan addresses key federal requirements from the FAST Act, including enhancing economic vitality, improving safety, security, accessibility, mobility, environmental sustainability, system integration, efficient management, and infrastructure preservation. This report provides a baseline profile, covering the planning process, travel demand modeling, and existing conditions across all transportation modes.

The Alabama 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan is a federally mandated, long-range assessment of the state's transportation system network. It addresses multimodal coverage and connectivity, considering projected population and employment growth to 2040. Key components include evaluating roadway conditions, outlining the ALDOT work program for various improvements (capacity, bridge, resurfacing, safety, operations), and integrating alternative modes like public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. The plan analyzes funding sources and emerging trends to ensure the state's transportation infrastructure can meet future demands and manage congestion.