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I <br /> desires and the short-term consequences of re-directing current decisions to that long-term 1111 <br /> vision. <br /> Urban design, therefore, must become a transportation system objective that is an integral <br /> part of the investment strategy that it has chosen. It is essential to the effective pursuit of <br /> all of the other objectives that are stated in the Transportation Element. I <br /> Objective #2: Principles, Commitments and Policies ' <br /> Overall Objective: Design and construct safe, convenient and efficient transportation <br /> facilities with greater emphasis on minimizing person-travel delay,public safety and <br /> barrier free,pedestrian-oriented accessibility, while assuring the continued movement <br /> of goods I <br /> Planning Principles and Commitments: <br /> (1)Establish design requirements for attractive, separated and interesting <br /> pedestrian circulation environments that would encourage walking within <br /> mixed-use centers and corridors <br /> (2)Establish design requirements for transit access facilities (stations, <br /> shelters and related features) into all developments within mixed-use <br /> centers and corridors <br /> (3) Construct a system of pedestrian/bicycle routes, pathways and <br /> 41111 <br /> sidewalks that will allow convenient non-motorized access from all Everett <br /> neighborhoods to all major transit corridors and mixed-use centers <br /> (4)Actively promote programs that encourage the substitution of transit, I <br /> ridesharing, non-motorized travel for travel by single occupant vehicles, <br /> especially during the most congested periods of the day <br /> (5)Develop and implement a parking management program that <br /> emphasizes off-street parking, design and orientation consistent with <br /> mixed-use centers and corridors <br /> Policies: <br /> Site Design r <br /> 2.a. New developments and redevelopment shall be encouraged to incorporate transit- <br /> supportive and pedestrian-friendly design features. <br /> 2.b. The design and mix of land uses around designated transit stations shall emphasize <br /> the ease and safety of pedestrian and bicycle circulation and orientation to transit routes. ' <br /> 2.c. Require new development to incorporate physical features designed to promote and <br /> enhance alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle. <br /> I <br /> T-22 1 <br />