Page Content Date*PhaseAugust 2018 to December 2018 State of the SystemA review of current plans and practices throughout North Carolina to determine how they align with the N.C. Department of Transportation’s mission and goals. This review will analyze transportation’s role in supporting North Carolina’s economy and quality of life for residents. During this phase NCDOT engaged residents and stakeholders to learn about their needs and what they envision for the future. Learn moreOctober 2018 to February 2019Drivers & OpportunitiesA look at potential changes that affect and drive North Carolina's future. Drivers include:Anticipated technologyEconomyPopulation changesDevelopmentEnvironmental changesLearn moreJune 2019Scenarios (Plausible Alternative Future Visions, Goals, Objections)Future scenarios based on the findings from the Drivers & Opportunities phase. NCDOT educated the public about the input received during the State of the System’s engagement, as well as information learned during the Drivers & Opportunities phase.NCDOT sought residents’ feedback about how North Carolina should address the upcoming challenges and opportunities the state will encounter.Learn moreJune 2019 to April 2020Future Needs, Priorities, SolutionsA short and long-term plan based on testing each scenario and evaluating the trade-offs associated with each one.NCDOT engaged residents during this phase for input on the options to address statewide challenges and how to capitalize on transportation opportunities.Learn moreOctober 2020 to February 2021Plan Rollout & ImplementationPublicity and delivery of the statewide transportation plan.Oct. 8-9: Draft Technical Summary Report released to the N.C. Board of Transportation and the publicOct. 9-Nov. 9: Public input on final recommendationsFebruary: Final plan adopted by the N.C. Board of Transportation and submited to the Federal Highway AdministrationLearn more *Future dates are subject to change 2/15/2021 12:00 PM