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I <br /> Transportation <br /> Recommendations <br /> Aspirational Goals <br /> Ensure that the transit system and <br /> In 2037,it is clear that Everett's strong planning and alternative transportation modes keep <br /> investment in transportation infrastructure have been pace with population growth and <br /> successful.The transportation system has kept pace <br /> with population growth,and,as new technologies technology changes. <br /> have emerged,these have been incorporated into that The EnvisionEverett 2037 Committee recognizes that the next <br /> system. 20 years will bring a significant increase in population,as well <br /> as dramatic changes to the way in which people move around <br /> Alternative modes of transportation have become the city.The impacts of commercial airline service at Paine <br /> second nature to the Everett community.Residents Field,not to mention the emergence of light rail,are just two <br /> have developed an ease with walking,biking,and their examples of changes on the horizon.The only way to make <br /> use of transit because there are a significant number certain that Everett's transportation network can keep pace with <br /> of bike lanes throughout the city,alternative systems these changes is to continue with strong,effective planning <br /> of transportation are easy to navigate,connectivity and community outreach.Master planning at all levels should <br /> between various transportation modes is strong,and continue,and should expand to include younger people who <br /> safety issues are well-managed. are the commuters of the future.New technology and emerging <br /> Sidewalks are in place throughout the city both modes such as driverless cars should be fully accounted for in <br /> future plans.Efforts should be made to increase vertical parking, <br /> north and south.City officials have recognized freeing up street space for increased bicycle lanes and other <br /> the importance of sidewalks and crosswalks to the uses.The committee wants to make sure that Everett is doing <br /> community's health,safety,and connectivity.These everything possible to maintain the infrastructure needed for the <br /> facilities are available in significantly higher numbers transportation system of 2037. <br /> than they were in 2017. <br /> Five-Year Success Measure:By 2023,transportation planning has <br /> kept pace with population and technological changes,and there is <br /> ' ''l"'"41'W'* -''' • '..g. every indication this proactive planning will continue. <br /> � �'sx., m � � x <br /> .. <br /> ,,���a��, � .;�� t; •. :� �;, ��,������_`��:z? i Review the costs and benefits of a <br /> re, <br /> ,p4 city-operated transit system. <br /> The committee recommends that city officials conduct a review of <br /> 'f Everett Transit.The committee is highly enthusiastic about transit, <br /> i and certainly hopes that more people get out of their cars and <br /> onto the bus.However,other cities and unincorporated areas in <br /> Snohomish County rely on Community Transit to provide localized <br /> if ,.- - T I ' _ __ ,_ service.The committee understands that Community Transit's sales- <br /> ., tax rate is double that of Everett Transit's,but wonders whether <br /> L. `i,_ greater overall cost efficiencies could be possible if Community <br /> �'i1' Y II ,1 Transit also served Everett.The committee recommends that a <br /> ;- complete evaluation be conducted,including a review of current <br /> , <br /> ' 1 and potential new riders,a comparison between Community <br /> - Transit's and Everett Transit's customer service,the costs of each <br /> - �` !.` t system,and the pros and cons of replacing Everett Transit with <br /> _ .-- <br /> I Community Transit. <br /> ,- Five-Year Success Measure:By 2023 a thorough review of the costs/ <br /> - benefits of Everett Transit has occurred.If appropriate,the city <br /> p has transitioned to a partnership with Community Transit for this <br /> service. <br /> 18 19 <br />