Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Everett was officially incorporated in 1.893, the same year the Great Northern Railway entered the City. The rail had a large role in Everett's development and helped to spurthe growth of industries like mills and shipbuilding. This industrial growth brought with it new residents and by 1.91o, there were nearly 25,000 residents in the City. Over time, autos, trucks, and freeways played a stronger role in the City's transportation system and a more suburban development pattern emerged south of the historic area around downtown. Fueled by the growth of the aerospace sector, Everett continues to grow in population and employment, although much of the current growth is infill development along commercial corridors and former industrial sites. Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County with a population of 1.o5,800. Many employers and attractions call Everett home, including the largest employer in the county, the Boeing assembly plant in Southwest Everett. This Transportation Element provides a 20 -year vision for Everett's transportation system which respects the community's character, supports anticipated growth in the region, and builds on Everett's momentum as an attractive community in which to live, work, and play by supporting safe and comfortable travel by all modes, including autos, transit, bikes and pedestrians, through 2035. THE WEYEMAEUSU LUMBER WU_ ON ME W ATYRMONT AT EVERETr Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT PURPOSE The overall vision for Everett's Transportation Element is to provide a safe, balanced, and efficient multi -modal transportation system that is consistent with the City's overall vision and adequately serves anticipated growth. Guidance from community members, City staff, City commissions and City Council helped identify several priorities: • Improve safety for all road users in Everett through street designs that accommodate all modes (cars, transit, non -motorized) • Support growth based on the adopted land use plan emphasizing proactive integration with regional transit plans • Continue to provide a transportation system that supports freight movement The Transportation Element sets a framework for understanding, prioritizing, and developing a transportation network to help Everett achieve its vision. PLANNING REQUIREMENTS Everett's regional setting is important. Located along 1-5, several state highways are also located within the City: SR 99, SR 526, SR 527, SR 529, and US2. Given this strategic location, transportation conditions in the City are influenced by pass- through traffic bound for Seattle and other destinations to the south and communities and recreation areas outside of Everett. The City must coordinate its transportation planning with a variety of jurisdictions, including Snohomish County, the Puget Sound Regional Council, neighboring jurisdictions, and the State of Washington as required by the Growth Management Act. Figure i shows the location of Everett in this regional setting.