17-229-103 Me. Code R. § I-6
Based on the Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan, MaineDOT develops a Mid-Range Transportation Improvement Plan (Mid-Range Plan). The Mid-Range Plan covers a horizon of at least six years and includes an outline of priority policies, programs, initiatives and projects that MaineDOT anticipates implementing over that horizon. The Mid-Range Plan is financially constrained and is updated as needed to support development of the Department's Capital Work Plan. The Mid-Range Plan may not include transportation maintenance investments or specific safety improvements as these types of investments are continually evaluated and prioritized. When developing a comprehensive revision of the Mid-Range plan, MaineDOT will consider input from state and federal agencies, utility companies, MPOs, RCs, municipal officials, the general public and other stakeholders (Maine Turnpike Authority, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, Maine Port Authority, etc.) to ensure broad based public input.
MaineDOT's capital investment decisions are reflected in its Capital Work Plan. The Capital Work Plan will be drawn primarily from the Mid-Range Plan, which will be presented to the Legislature in support of the Department's biennial budget request.
When developing the Capital Work Plan, MaineDOT will select projects based on regional importance, MPO Transportation Improvement Programs, identified need and municipal requests as well as on the priorities outlined in the Mid-Range Plan. The Capital Work Plan will be multimodal and include appropriate transportation demand management and system management options.
Projects and programs selected for inclusion in the Capital Work Plan will be those that best promote and implement the policy objectives set forth in Subchapter I, Section 4-B, are responsive to the identified transportation system deficiencies and needs, ensure the necessary maintenance and preservation of the existing transportation system, and are consistent with available financial resources.
17-229 C.M.R. ch. 103, § I-6