2012/04/11 Council Agenda Packet

Evergreen Way Revitalization Plan 2 It has been assumed that 5% of the employees who now drive alone to work at CTR job sites within the SR 99/Evergreen Way corridor can be switched to commute by bus instead. A targeted effort to promote Swift and other commute options to all employees in station nodes (not only CTR covered employees) could easily exceed the 5% goal. This switch in commute mode choice has been estimated to result in the following annual reductions: o 714,765 vehicle miles travelled, o 35,210 gallons of fuel consumed, and o 9.84 metric tons of CO2 emitted. • Prototypical Node (Swift SRT station area) The nodes along Evergreen Way vary greatly in configuration, land use orientation and redevelopment opportunities. Never-the-less, there are common characteristics and objectives that frame the conceptual approach to achieving vital, pedestrian oriented mixed use focal points. The graphic on the following page illustrates several of the most important elements, which are also described below. With few exceptions, the recommendations for each of the nodes are directed toward the following characteristics: Mix of Residential and Non-Residential Development As the prototypical plan illustrates, the general land use pattern for the typical node features local retail services and mixed use (residential over commercial uses) at the core nearest the SWIFT stop with multi-family residences near-by. This places the most transit supportive, pedestrian friendly uses where access is greatest and the convenience of the transit most advantageous. Additionally, other uses such as schools, community facilities and medical offices are also desirable with convenient access to the station. • Pig • 2