Developing a regional transportation plan is vital to the southwest Oklahoma economy, our communities and our lives. A plan of this magnitude will serve as a blueprint that guides investments in the region's transportation system to encourage growth, reduce congestion and advance regional policies, public priorities and local economic development efforts.

Never before have the cities, counties and tribal governments of southwest Oklahoma come together In an organized and united effort to identify and promote transportation priorities. A few of our larger communities have identified their most pressing needs, however no effort has been made to "connect-the-dots, " nor have we developed the necessary clout to move a regional agenda forward.