This report contains a list of 39 factors that influence the linkage between programming and long-range plans. This list was developed from recent literature and extensive interviews with agency staff and other experts in the field. While the discussion of the critical factors is helpful, the report takes this topic one step further by providing suggested paths for improving the linkage between planning and programming.

"No. 1931 examines subjects such as how a policy shift in the Netherlands from the national to the regional level created opportunities for engineers and spatial planners to collaborate and how a small town in Oregon managed a combined state highway¡main street project. This volume of the TRR: Journal also includes a paper focusing on three case studies on improved relationships between states and Native American governments. "--pub website.

Accompanying CD-ROM contains appendixes to the contractor's final report are included herein on CRP-CD-103.