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WHEKEAS, the said Chapt~ 136, Article 3A, Section 136.66.2(d) provides that: "Either the ~.1~O or the Department of Transportation may propose changes in the plan at any time by givingS[notice to the other party, but no change shall be effective until it is adopted by both the Departn?nt of Transportation and the MPO." and, WHEREAS, the said Chapt~ 136-200.1 provides that: "Metropolita~ planning organizations established pursuant to the provisions of 23 U.S.C. Section 134 are hereby recognized under the law of the State. Metropolitan planning organizations in existence! on the effective date of this section continue unaffected until redesignated or restructured[in accordance with the provisions of and according to the procedures established by 23 U.S.C. SeCtion 134 and this Article. The provisions of this Article are intended to supplement the provisions c~[f23 U.S.C. Section 134. In the event any provision of this Article is deemed inconsistent with tl'~ requirements of 23 U.S.C. Section 134, the provision of federal law shall control. ! , WHEKEAS, Sectio~ 134(a) of Title 23 United States Code states: "It is in th~ national interest to encourage and promote the development of transportation systems eml~racing various modes of transportation in a manner which will efficiently maximize mobility of people and goods within and through urbanized areas and minimize transportation rela~ed fuel consumption and air pollution. To accomplish this objective, metropolitan planning organizations, in cooperation with the State, shall develop transportation plans and programs for urbai[ized areas of the State. Such plans and programs shall provide for the development of transportati¢ a facilities (including pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) which will functio as an intermodal transportation system for the,State, the metropolitan areas, and the Nation. Th~ process for developing such plans and progarams shall provide for consideration of all mode.__ of transportation and should be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree ~ppropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation problems." WHEREAS, a trans mrtation plarming process includes the operational procedures and working arrangements by wi ch short and long-range transportation plans are soundly conceived and developed and continuo~; ~ly evaluated in a manner that will: 1. Assist govern .ng bodies and official agencies in determining courses of action and in formulating attainable capital improvement programs in anticipation of community meds; and, Guide privatt important fac area; and, ! I 1 AGREEMENT NO. 3-19-03 page 2 of 14 individuals and groups in planning their decisions which can be ors in the pattem of furore development and redevelopment of the