Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN alternative routes for regional through trips. GOAL 6 Guide Transit Investments. Proactively partner with regional transit agencies to guide investment decisions Policy 6.1.: Develop an integrated Transit System Plan to be used in planning, design, designation and construction of bus, rail and station facilities and routes in the city to promote travel by public transportation services. Policy 6.2: Maintain transit service as a preferred mode -of -travel for all trip purposes to and from downtown and other designated activity centers within the city and region. Policy 6.3: Support commuting alternatives by bus, rail and new transit technologies. Policy 6.4: Identify and preserve necessary rights- of-way for high capacity transit alignments and station locations at the earliest opportunity. Policy 6.5: Support expansion of passenger rail services to Everett. Policy 6.6: Plan alignment for a future regional high capacity transit system based on criteria that are guided by the City's preferred land use vision, population and employment distribution and opportunities and potential for redevelopment. Policy 6.7: Participate in planning, design, funding, and development of a regional high capacity transit system as a travel option for regional passenger travel and to reduce reliance on the single occupant vehicle. Policy 6.8: Work with regional jurisdictions to coordinate decisions on regional, high capacity transit rights-of-way and their connections to other local and regional facilities to maximize transit investment benefits that enhance the City's land use and transportation plans. Policy 6.9: Designate and promote primary alternative routes for regional transit trips to minimize traffic impacts to City arterials. Policy 6.1o: Partner with regional transit agencies to provide direct service to trip generating sites in Everett, in order to optimize passenger travel times and increase efficiency of service. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 40