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Evergreen Way Revitalization Plan <br /> new development occurs or to constructing an additional station if there is sufficient <br /> demand. For example, 75th Street or Gibson Road appear to be locations that would <br /> generate substantial ridership if an additional or relocated BRT station were placed in <br /> the vicinity. <br /> Pedestrian Orientation and Bicycle Trail Access <br /> As noted earlier, safe, attractive sidewalks and pathways through large developments <br /> are critical if people are expected to walk any distance to a transit stop or local business. <br /> Generally speaking, people will walk up to '/ mile for local goods and services if <br /> attractive sidewalks or pathways are provided. Studies have shown that people will walk <br /> a half mile or more to access high quality, frequent transit service. Improved pedestrian <br /> conditions can only be achieved through a combination of public and private <br /> improvements. At most nodes, development requirements for attractive sidewalks and <br /> street trees are matched with recommendations for improved cross walks and other <br /> pedestrian safety improvements by the City. <br /> Additionally, the corridor roughly parallels the Interurban Trail. As the use of bicycles <br /> can readily extend the convenient access range of the Swift stations to surrounding <br /> areas, recommendations are provided to improve bicycle connections to the Swift <br /> stations and nearby parks and commercial uses that might generate bike trips. Bicycle <br /> lanes are not recommended on Evergreen Way and the primary strategy is to direct <br /> bicyclists to lower volume side streets and then to regional trail connections. <br /> Integration with Existing Residential Neighborhoods <br /> New guidelines and development standards will be established in the zoning code to <br /> insure that the new development enhances rather than detracts from existing residential <br /> neighborhoods. Concerns to be addressed include impacts to privacy, parking, solar <br /> access, security and increases in noise, and congestion. Additionally, new <br /> development should present an attractive and secure frontage to adjacent properties <br /> and the public right-of-way. <br /> This plan does not propose rezoning residential properties fronting on east-west side <br /> streets within the BRT node areas. However, the City may consider such actions in <br /> future comprehensive plan update processes to promote additional residential density <br /> neart the Swift stations, or to increase opportunities for mixed use redevelopment, <br /> where appropriate. <br /> Attractions and Amenities <br /> In order to attract residential development along the corridor, it will be necessary to <br /> enhance the nodes' attractiveness and provide amenities such as parks, playgrounds, <br /> other open space and community facilities. Several recornmendations address this <br /> issue. One strategy that can support this objective is to provide better pedestrian access <br /> from the transit stop to local schools and school grounds, which can, if the school <br />