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plan, if not, thenit is identified as a system plan.There is no appendix in the 2050 TPP, <br />supporting documentation is combined directly with the specific investment or system plan and <br />identifiedas support documentation. <br />2050 TransportationPolicy Plan Regional Systems <br />Adopted by the Metropolitan Council in February 2025, the TPP identifies the regional <br />transportation systems, regional transportation objectives and policies, and other regional <br />transportation issues communities should consider when producing their own comprehensive <br />plans. This section will cover descriptions of each system and key changes made to these <br />systems in the TPP. <br />Regional Transportation Policies and Actions <br />In addition to identifying regional systems and investment needs, the TPP includes a set of <br />policies and related actions to guide investments, planning and priorities for the regional <br />transportation system. The policies and actions cover many topics including safety, highway <br />planning priorities, complete streets, non-motorized transportation, equity, climate and natural <br />systems. Communities are encouraged to incorporate regional policies in their local plans. <br />Regional Highway System <br />The Metropolitan Highway System is made up of principal arterials, shown in Figure 1 of the <br />Highway Investment Plan and included with this system statement. This system is federally <br />known as the National Highway System. The Metropolitan Highway System is a vital element <br />of the regional transportation system; while minor arterials are lower order roadways that <br />provide connectivity to and relieve congestion inthe principal arterial system. Principal and <br />minor arterials combined represent the Regional Highway System. <br />Key Changes from the 2040 TPP <br /> A major shift from previous TPPs is that potential new revenues are no longer <br />considered a means to resolve unmet needs on the system. The 2050 TPP does not <br />have a current and increased revenue scenario as a result. Instead, the 2050 TPP <br />identifies funded projects in the fiscally constrained plan and additional opportunities <br />beyond what is funded. Multiple studies completed since the 2040 TPP identified <br />additional opportunities for investment, these are shown in figures 8 and 10. <br /> The 2050 TPP identifies highway investments in five major categories: <br />o Safety: Figure 7 in the Highway Investment Plan shows regionally significant <br />safety investments. <br />o Spot mobility: Figure 8 in the Highway Investment Plan shows funded regionally <br />significant spot mobility projects alongside identified additional opportunities for <br />investment. <br />o Interchanges: Figure 9 in the Highway Investment Plan shows funded and <br />planned regionally significant interchange investments. <br />o Managed lanes: Figure 10 in the Highway Investment Plan shows the existing, <br />under construction and planned E-ZPass system. It also includes managed lane <br />corridors which are identified additional opportunities for investment. <br />2025 SYSTEM STATEMENTTRANSPORTATION8 <br /> <br />