The following documents contain high level background information on the regional planning process from a variety of sources. For the latest version of these documents, perform a web search of the website for the organization that originally prepared each document.
- Federal Aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies (topical videos)
- A Guide to Transportation Decision Making 2015, FHWA (24 pages)
- Transportation Funding in California 2018, Caltrans (40 pages)
- California Mobility Investment Opportunities 2017, CTC (82 pages)
- Transportation/Air Quality Conformity—A Basic Guide for State and Local Officials 2017, FHWA (24 pages)
- Regional Planning & Climate Change – Understanding SB 375, (8 pages)
- A Guide to Performance Based Planning, 2014 (188 pages)
- The Transportation Planning Process Briefing Book for Transportation Decision Makers, Officials and Staff, 2019 (90 pages)
- Kern COG 101 Presentation, 2021 (24 pages)