GOAL M-5: Sustainable Transportation Design

A transportation system that is attractive, safe, state-of-the-art, and supports community, environmental, and conservation goals.

  • Policy M-5.1
    Enhanced Street Design
    Improve the beauty, character, and function of travelways with amenities such as landscaped parkways and medians, bike lanes, public art, and other amenities.
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  • Policy M-5.2
    Rail Corridors
    Coordinate with rail service providers to improve and maintain the aesthetics of rail corridors, reduce noise levels, and mitigate traffic conflicts and other environmental hazards.
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  • Policy M-5.3
    Travel Views
    Promote the undergrounding of utilities and the reduction of visual clutter along travelways.
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  • Policy M-5.4
    Green Streets
    Leverage opportunities along streets and public rights-of-way to improve water quality through use of landscaping, permeable pavement, and other best management practices.
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  • Policy M-5.5
    Street Design
    Design and retrofit streets based on their combined land use context and road function to achieve safety objectives.
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  • Policy M-5.6
    Clean Fuels and Vehicles
    Encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles and mobility technologies through the installation of supporting infrastructure.
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  • Policy M-5.7
    Infrastructure Condition
    Enhance travelway safety by maintaining streets, alleys, bridges, sidewalks, lighting, and other transportation infrastructure in excellent condition.
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  • Policy M-5.8
    Traffic Safety
    Prioritize the safety of all travelway users when designing transportation improvement and rehabilitation projects.n.
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