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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 - Transportation Board - Work PlanEric Shenk, Chair Annabelle Berklund, Vice Chair Transportation Board 2017 WORK PLAN The goal of the Transportation Board is to promote the implementation of a balanced transportation system that is consistent with the City sustainability 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 Vehicle Miles Traveled; 3) Enhanced mobility through emphasis of modal shifts. I. Advise City Council and City Staff on transportation and mobility issues, planning, and construction projects with timely responses to City initiatives, and proactively raise new concerns and recommended solutions. II. Support the Bicycle Advisory Committee’s 2017 Work Plan and efforts to promote safe and efficient bicycling in the city through infrastructure, programs, education, and, above all, safety improvements for both cyclists and motorists. III. Examine financing options to address transportation needs, including, but not limited to, dedicated funding mechanisms. IV. Proactively reach out to the community and other boards to both solicit input and provide information on transportation issues. The Board is an avenue to hear citizens’ concerns and communicate them to staff and Council. V. Promote transportation safety as it affects all modes of transportation, via consideration of engineering, education and enforcement. VI. Maintain communication links with other transportation bodies in the city and region, and establish a dialogue with other Boards pertaining to the Climate Action Plan. VII. Promote transit and local multi-modal programs as a viable option to encourage sustainable, equitable and healthy lifestyles. VIII. Review Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Mitigation planning for the City’s transportation system as needed. IX. Explore the impact and interaction of transportation on the sustainability, economic health, and well-being of Fort Collins residents. X. Update the goals of the Transportation Board in light of other initiatives such as the Climate Action Plan, and participate in the implementation of the 2020 CAP Strategic Plan: Multimodal Planning and Development Initiative. XI. Explore and promote the equitable and inclusive provision of transportation services to senior citizens, people with disabilities in the community, and others experiencing difficulty accessing transportation services. XII. Participate in the City’s Budgeting for Outcomes Process. XIII. Support integration of mobility solutions with innovative parking plans. XIV. Advocate for greater education on alternative means of transportation.