The new Strategic Plan for COMPASS, began in 2004 with a Board workshop to identify the agency’s vision, mission, and values. Between that first meeting in early 2004, and throughout 2005, the agency solidified its vision and mission, agreed on its core values, created work teams, and defined goals, objectives, and tasks. The strategic plan reflects that work and shapes the development of the agency’s “unified planning work program” (UPWP), a federal requirement that directs the work flow of mandated organizations such as COMPASS. The COMPASS Board approved the plan in January of 2006.

The Strategic Plan keeps the agency focused on short-term requirements as well as long-term goals, and requires foresight, planning, and cooperation from its members and staff to be effective. The plan, which will be reviewed and updated annually, provides structure to measure and evaluate results, and offers guidelines for success.

Vision – COMPASS is a widely respected forum that helps establish a healthy economically vibrant region offering people choices in how and where they live, work, play, and travel through the planning and support of a comprehensive multi-modal transportation system.
(Board adopted March 10, 2005)

Board Mission – COMPASS develops transportation plans and priorities and assesses related impacts in order for members to access state and federal transportation funds and respond to regional needs for information and expertise. (Board adopted July 19, 2004)

Staff Mission – The COMPASS staff conducts and supports regional transportation planning for the Board and ultimately the general public and member agencies to facilitate regional decision-making, resulting in an adopted plan that meets federal regulations and the needs of the public. (Staff adopted June 2004)