Comprehensive Circulation

Comprehensive Circulation

  • GOAL M-1 Comprehensive Circulation
    A comprehensive and multimodal circulation system that facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people, enhances commerce, and promotes a sustainable community.
  • Policy M-1.1
    Safety
    Achieve zero fatalities from traffic collisions through education, enforcement, and infrastructure design.
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  • Policy M-1.2
    Balanced Multimodal Network
    Provide a balanced and equitable multimodal circulation network that reflects current and changing needs.
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  • Policy M-1.3
    Traffic Management Systems
    Utilize technology to efficiently move people and vehicles and manage motor vehicle speeds.
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  • Policy M-1.4
    Motor vehicle level of service
    Maintain at least a vehicle level of service “D” for intersections of arterial streets, except in areas planned for high intensity development or traffic safety projects.
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  • Policy M-1.5
    Multimodal Level of Service
    Ensure that new development and City projects maintain or improve the current level of service for all modes of transportation.
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  • Policy M-1.6
    Complete streets
    Transform travelways to accommodate all users through street design and amenities, such as sidewalks, trees, landscaping, street furniture, and bus shelters.
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  • Policy M-1.7
    Proactive Mitigation
    Proactively mitigate existing and new potential air quality, noise, congestion, safety, and other impacts from the transportation network on residents and business, especially in environmental justice communities.
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  • Policy M-1.8
    Environmental Sustainability
    Consider air and water quality, noise reduction, neighborhood character, and street-level aesthetics when making improvements to travelways.
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  • Policy M-1.9
    Regional Consistency
    Ensure the street network is consistent with standards set in the OCTA Master Plan of Arterial Highways and the Congestion Management Program.
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  • Policy M-1.10
    Intergovernmental Coordination
    Collaborate with federal, state, SCAG, OCTA, rail authorities, and other agencies to fund and improve the regional transportation system.
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  • Policy M-1.11
    Emerging Services
    Promote the development of innovative and safe travel and delivery services through partnerships with business and industry leaders.
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Community Element

  • Policy CM-1.1
    Access to Programs
    Provide and maintain access to recreational and cultural programs to serve residential areas. Prioritize the provision of programs for residents living within park deficient or environmental justice areas.
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Economic Prosperity

  • Policy EP-3.4
    Complete Communities
    Encourage the development of “complete communities” that provide a range of housing, services, amenities, and transportation options to support the retention and attraction of a skilled workforce and employment base.
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Public Services Element

  • Policy PS-1.8
    Access for All
    Improve connectivity and ADA special needs accessibility at all public facilities.
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Conservation Element

  • Policy CN-1.9
    Public Investment Alternative Transportation Infrastructure
    Continue to invest in infrastructure projects that support public transportation and alternate modes of transportation in the City of Santa Ana, including pedestrian, bicycling, public transportation, car sharing programs, and emerging technologies.
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  • Policy CN-1.10
    Transportation Management
    Continue to support and invest in improvements to the City’s Transportation Management System, including projects or programs that improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion.
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  • Policy CN-1.14
    Transportation Demand Management
    Require and incentivize projects to incorporate transportation demand management techniques.
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Open Space Element

  • Policy OS-2.6
    Connections to Nature
    Design and develop parks, greenspace, and trail corridors to support community respite, wellness, and the mental health benefits found in connections to nature.
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  • Policy OS-2.14
    ADA Accessibility
    Design new and renovate existing parks, recreation facilities, and trails to provide access to residents of varying abilities, including people with special needs.
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Noise Element

  • Policy N-2.1
    Transportation Related Noise
    Reduce noise generated from traffic, railroads, transit, and airports to the extent feasible.
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Land Use Element

  • Policy LU-4.5
    VMT Reduction
    Concentrate development along high quality transit corridors to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and transportation-related carbon emissions.
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Housing Element

  • Policy HE-1.8
    Public Safety
    Support efforts to improve neighborhood safety through environmental design, housing maintenance, rent stabilization, community-oriented policing, youth diversion activities, traffic safety, and other violence-prevention measures.
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