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I <br /> i <br /> 1110 Goal, Objectives and Policies <br /> 1 <br /> Introduction <br /> The Preferred Plan emphasizes an improved balance among the various modes of travel. <br /> In order to achieve this new balance, transportation investments and programs are selected <br /> and designed to support changes that are consistent with the higher density, more people- <br /> oriented land use vision of Everett 2000. This new vision is pursued with limited fmancial <br /> resources and with Everett accepting its fair share of regional growth, which translates into <br /> more travel and higher levels of congestion; but with more travel options available. <br /> Thepolicies of the transportation element are grouped into five categories which are <br /> p �' P g <br /> represented by the five objectives. These five categories deal with (1)the general type and <br /> ' layout of system that is being planned, (2) the design of that system, (3)the level of service <br /> on that system, (4) the affect of that system on the environment and community, and(5) <br /> the coordination of that system with other jurisdictions. <br /> Transportation Goal: <br /> Promote a balanced, affordable, reliable, convenient and efficient <br /> transportation system which supports the land use vision of the Everett <br /> Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. <br /> Transportation Objectives: <br /> 1. Plan, finance and maintain a multi-modal transportation system that provides <br /> ' expanded travel opportunities for transit, pedestrian, bicycle and ridesharing while <br /> accommodating private automobile use and supporting economic development within <br /> the community. <br /> 2. Design and construct safe, convenient and efficient transportation facilities <br /> with greater emphasis on minimizing person-travel delay, public safety and barrier- <br /> free, pedestrian-oriented accessibility, while assuring the continued movement of <br /> goods . <br /> 1 3. Establish a standard of performance for the transportation system that is <br /> consistent with both the short and long-term land use vision of the City and <br /> recognizes that congested conditions will remain after affordable improvements are <br /> ' put into place. <br /> 111) 4. Minimize or mitigate adverse impacts of transportation systems and facilities <br /> on the natural environment, neighborhoods and quality of life. <br /> 1 <br /> T-15 <br />