HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 - Transportation Board - Work PlanGarry Steen, Chair
Transportation Board
2012 WORK PLAN
The goal of the Transportation Board is to promote the implementation of a balanced transportation
system that is consistent with the City environmental goals and provides choice, mobility, access,
congestion mitigation and safety for all people while achieving:
1) Efficient and Effective movement of people and goods throughout the community;
2) A reduction in the rate of Vehicle Miles Traveled growth to equal the rate of population
growth; and
3) Enhanced mobility through emphasis of modal shifts.
I. Advise City Council on transportation issues, planning, and construction projects with timely
responses to City initiatives, and by proactively raising new concerns and recommended
solutions
II. Support the Bicycle Advisory Committee in its efforts to promote bicycling in the city through
infrastructure, programs, education, and above all safety improvements by both cyclists and
motorists
III. Transportation Financing – explore financing options to address transportation needs,
including, but not limited to, dedicated funding mechanisms
IV. Education and Outreach – reach out proactively to the community and other boards to both
solicit input and provide information on transportation issues
V. Transportation Safety – Promote transportation safety as it affects all modes of
transportation, via consideration of engineering, education and enforcement
VI. Regional Transportation – Build communication links with other transportation bodies in the
city and region