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Guide to Integrated Transportation Planning

Last updated on June 18, 2025

The Guide to Integrated Transportation Planning (ITP Guide) helps advance integrated transportation planning in British Columbia and implement PlanningTogetherBC.

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This guide provides a step-by-step approach for aligning provincial and local priorities, optimizing transit and active transportation networks.  It is designed to be adaptable, ensuring that rural, suburban and urban areas can benefit from proactive, integrated planning solutions.

The guide offers integrated transportation planning best practices that ensure:

  • The benefits of investments are shared for multiple purposes by a wider cross-section of society
  • Communities are more connected, improving life, safety and affordability
  • People are seamlessly connected to jobs, and goods to markets
  • Vehicle travel is reduced system-wide with better transit and active transportation options
  • Communities are healthier, more resilient and can better adapt to climate challenges

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Section 1  |  About the Guide

1.0    About the Guide (PDF, 803KB) 

1.1 Intended Audience

1.2 Application of the Guide

1.3 Relationship with Other Initiatives

 

Section 2  |  What is Integrated Transportation Planning?

2.0    What is Integrated Transportation Planning? (PDF, 904KB)

2.1 Historical

2.2 Evolving Planning Landscape in B.C.      

2.3 Why Integrated Planning Is Needed

 

Section 3  |  An Integrated Transportation Planning Framework

3.0     An Integrated Transportation Planning Framework (PDF, 904KB)

3.1 Strategic Goals, Objectives

3.1 Strategic Lenses

 

Section 4  |  Integrated Transportation Planning Process

4.0    Integrated Transportation Planning Process (PDF, 2.4MB)

4.1 MOTT’s Planning Process

4.2 Key Considerations for the Integrated Transportation Planning Process

4.3 Integrated Transportation Planning Assessment Tool

 

Section 5  |  Strategic Transportation Planning Process 

5.0    Strategic Transportation Planning Process  (PDF, 3.9MB)

PHASE 1 Take Stock of Existing and Future Conditions

Case Study: Moray Area Planning Study (MAPS)

Case Study: South Island Transportation Strategy (SITS)   

PHASE 2 Develop Vision, Goals, and Objectives

Case Study: Central Okanagan Integrated Transportation Strategy (CO-ITS)       

PHASE 3 Take Stock of Existing and Future Conditions

Case Study: The Central Okanagan Integrated Transportation Strategy (CO-ITS) . 

PHASE 4 Refine and Evaluate Options

PHASE 5 Prioritize Recommendations and Finalize Strategy

Case Study: South Island Transportation Strategy (SITS)   

 

Section 6  |  Project Development Planning Process

6.0   Project Development Planning Process (PDF, 2.5MB)

PHASE 6 Define the Scope, and Confirm Existing and Future Conditions 

Case Study: Highway 101 Alternate Route Planning Study 

Case Study: Highway 97 Quesnel Transportation Plan       

PHASE 7 Confirm Alignment with Strategic Transportation Plan and Develop Goals & Objectives 

PHASE 8 Develop and Screen Opportunities & Options

PHASE 9 Refine & Evaluate Options

Case Study: Highway 97 Quesnel Transportation Plan       

Case Study: Highway 97 – Peachland Transportation Study          

PHASE 10 Prioritize Recommendations & Finalize Plan

 

Appendix

​Integrated transportation planning approach

This guide is organized around an integrated transportation planning and development process that aligns with established provincial planning practices and supports the advancement of core priorities.

The provincial transportation planning process includes a hierarchy of plans and strategies across six levels.

This guide focuses on Strategic Transportation Planning and Project Development Planning to help inform policies, programs, and infrastructure decisions at the regional, corridor, and community levels.

The Integrated Transportation Planning Assessment Tool

To support better decision-making, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit has also developed the Integrated Transportation Planning (ITP) Assessment Tool. The ITP Assessment Tool helps ensure that transportation planning is proactive, well-integrated, and strategically aligned with long-term growth. The tool helps facilitate opportunities that:

Intended audience 

The guide is developed to be a resource for both internal and external planners, engineers, consultants, managers, and technical staff. It can be referenced, in whole or in part, strengthening collaboration and coordination across different levels of government, Indigenous communities, and partners.

Application of the guide

The guide is meant to inform and support the scope, objectives, processes, and outcomes of transportation planning. Given the vast range of community and geographic contexts, types of planning processes, and project specific needs, the guide should be used in a manner that will not prevent professional judgement. It is intended to enhance, and not replace, standards and regulations.   ​​

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Resources and links

 

Contact information

For more information about integrated transportation planning contact:

Email
integratedplanning@gov.bc.ca