5.10. SR 11-20-1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

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PROVIDE A BALANCED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR THE EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE • To provide multi modal transportation options that provide an optimum level of mobility to the users of the transportation network, plus reduce the reliance on the single occupant automobile. Projects such as transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as projects which provide intermodal access are considered under this guideline. • PROVIDE A BALANCED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR THE EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF GOODS To provide an adequate infrastructure for the efficient movement of goods, utilizing a truly intermodal system, coordinating truck, rail, and air to yield the safest most efficient, most economical, and most environmental friendly mode. Projects which enhance the movement of freight, and provide access improvements to major activity centers will be given priority consideration. SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE LAND USE To reward transportation projects which encourage development in areas well served by the transportation infrastructure, that do not have an adverse effect on the transportation system. To reward development where environmental conditions are sufficiently stable to sustain further growth, that are compatible with efficient movement of goods, that minimize conflict with personal travel, and that complement and encourage a multimodal focus SUPPORT LIVABLE COMMUNITIES To provide a positive impact on the community's social and human environments. Projects will be evaluated for their positive impact on neighborhoods and community livability, and on the level of support communities and political leaders give towards the project. Transportation projects related to such things as "traffic calming" techniques, travel demand management, and pedestrian improvements which enhance neighborhoods or community livability will receive priority consideration. SUPPORT FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION To be consistent with Federal mandates which state: "Long Range Transportation Plans and Transportation Improvement Programs must be financially constrained." The county vows to ensure that limited financial resources are used in the most effective manner. To ensure a competitive regional economy by promoting and supporting transportation investments which recognize the mobility needs of business and industry, and enhance access for economic development and tourism. PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT To ensure that the public has early, continuing and proactive public involvement, which will lead to more creative and effective transportation decisions. Those projects which have been through a public review and participation process or that have identified steps to be undertaken to get the public and interested parties involved, will receive priority consideration. N