Vision Statement 5

We are a hub of activity, where traffic, transit, and pedestrians move about easily and safely. In designing our transportation system, we place a high premium on the quality of life of our citizens.

Goals

Goal 5.1: Enhance pedestrian crossings across major intersections.

Goal 5.2: Re-construct all existing roads greater than two-lanes using Complete Street* standards. Where not practical, reconstruct all existing roads greater than two lanes as tree-lined streets.

Goal 5.3: Design all new roads greater than two-lanes using Complete Street* standards, where possible.

Goal 5.4: Support the creation of a trolley bus system to operate in and around the city.

Goal 5.5: Support new downtown parking strategies to alleviate parking challenges, the design of which will be integrated with commercial development.

Goal 5.6: Continue to expand and connect the city’s trail system in a way that fosters recreation opportunities and transportation alternatives, including linkages to neighboring trails and other points of interest.

Goal 5.7: Implement walkability, bicycle use, sidewalks, electric vehicles and carts, and safe crossings in its street designs, both private and public roads. Said implementation shall be included in public works projects, zoning, commercial usage, and residential usage, both owner occupied neighborhoods and multifamily neighborhoods.