The Transportation Plan in the adopted 2009 General Development Plan provides information on the various modes of transportation available in the County today: the highway networks, transit service, rideshare and van pool services, airports, and the pedestrian and bicycle network. These are then followed by recommendations for a transportation functional master plan, priority highway improvement corridors, transportation demand management strategies, and other related policies and actions. The County’s transportation planning approach focuses on these key elements:
- Maintenance of the existing transportation facilities inventory to protect public investment in facilities and to support redevelopment and revitalization of the County’s neighborhoods and commercial areas;
- Expansion of the transportation facilities inventory to meet the increasing travel demand;
- Emphasis on improving safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists;
- Provision of alternative means of mobility through increased transit service;
- Implementation of travel demand management strategies; and
- Expansion of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
The County’s key transportation objective is to create a safe and well-managed transportation network that provides greater choice for the traveler and limits or even reduces congestion on the road system. Various roadway improvements, improved regional and local transit, expanded bicycle and pedestrian networks, and improved connections between the different modes will help to lessen reliance on the single-occupancy vehicle and reduce vehicle emissions. Additionally, land use and housing policies supporting mixed-use development, higher densities around transit hubs, and retention of neighborhood retail and services will further promote transit use and help reduce new trips. |
