Sustainable Transportation

Mobility Element

GOAL M-5: Sustainable Transportation
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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Conservation Element

  • Policy CN-1.11
    Public Investment in Low- or Zero Emission Vehicles
    Continue to invest in low-emission or zero-emission vehicles to replace the City’s gasoline powered vehicle fleet and to transition to available clean fuel sources such as bio-diesel for trucks and heavy equipment.
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  • Policy CN-1.12
    Sustainable Infrastructure
    Encourage the use of low or zero emission vehicles, bicycles, nonmotorized vehicles, and car-sharing programs by supporting new and existing development that includes sustainable infrastructure and strategies such as vehicle charging stations, drop-off areas for ride-sharing services, secure bicycle parking, and transportation demand management programs.
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Urban Design Element

  • Policy UD-3.1
    Landscaped Travelways
    Promote visually appealing and sustainable landscaping along freeway corridors, roadway medians, and parkways.
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  • Policy UD-3.2
    Activate Paths
    Strengthen and activate the design of paths and adjacent development through enhanced and cohesive streetscapes, architectural themes, and landscaping.
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  • Policy UD-7.2
    Streetscape Improvements
    Enhance Santa Ana’s gateways to include unique and distinctive streetscape improvements.
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