The Constrained Long-Range Plan (CLRP) for the National Capital Region identifies the capital improvements, studies, actions and strategies that the region proposes to carry out by the year 2020. It is "financially constrained" to include only projects that the region can afford to build and operate during a 25-year period. The plan is updated at least every three years. The document summarizes regional plans and programs. Major improvements, studies, and actions included in the plan are described in this document. However, detailed descriptions of these major projects, as well as descriptions of small-scale projects not shown here, are contained in separate supplementary documents.

The plan addresses a number of other federal requirements, including meeting national air quality standards, contributing to annual emissions reductions, and considering the relationship between land use and transportation. Greatly expanded opportunities for interested citizens and organizations to participate in each stage of the plan's development were provided.

Please visit the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' website for the Constrained Long-Range Plan.