Ordinance 2021-94 - Laserfiche WebLink

I 5. Establish and maintain an efficient coordination process for identifying, 111101 reviewing and resolving interjurisdictional transportation concerns in or affecting Everett's Planning Area. ' Each objective is supported by policy statements. Policy statements are preceded by a description of the key issues associated with the objective and a statement of the planning principles and commitments that are necessary in order to carry out the objective. Objective # 1: Expand Multi-Modal Travel Opportunities ' The level-of-service requirement of the Growth Management Act is applied in Everett by using both technically-based capacity measurements and policy-based assumptions for the use of transit, ridesharing and non-motorized travel. Policy-based assumptions are particularly important where significant changes in travel behavior is desired and where more attention is focused on the movement of people throughout the system. This calls for expanding the role of transit, ridesharing and non-motorized travel services and facilities in both their use and in the measurement of system capacity. Level-of-service is aimed not only at achieving an integration of the various modes of ' transportation, but also at establishing appropriate and desired levels for the use of transit, ridesharing and non-motorized modes of travel in future years. These levels are based on policies intended to re-shape the City's form and circulation environment in a way that will 111 achieve a vision of what the City wishes to become in 2012 and beyond. As a result, these levels exceed current and forecast participation rates and may result in an overall increase in vehicular congestion. The assumed levels for the use of transit, rideshare, non41111 - motorized use, as well as trip elimination, are based on potential demand, capacity and effectiveness of the service, and not on historic use patterns for these modes and programs (since these historic use patterns perpetuate the current condition which the Preferred Plan is trying to move away from). The level-of-service measurement, therefore, is supplemented by mode-of-travel assumptions that Everett aspires toward through its transportation policies and investment strategy. These assumptions are supported by other transportation system objectives and policies as discussed below. In different parts of the City, mode-of-travel objectives vary to account for differences in 111 desired future land use and transportation demands and characteristics. Mode of travel assumptions for each sub-area in the City are based on these factors: ' a)the forecast density and type of employment and population; b)the type, quantity and completeness of the transportation system (both existing and proposed); c) the relationship of the subarea to citywide and regional circulation and transportation systems; d) the programs and transportation systems that must be in place in order to offer reasonable options to driving alone or not driving(i.e. transit, ridesharing, pedestrian, bicycle, trip elimination). 110 T-16 '