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Need for Multiple Strategies. $157 billion investment in 2035 RTP . Why Subregional Planning?. Local actions, regional benefits. Livable Centers, transit corridors Thoroughfare connectivity Smart Streets/access management Land use plans and policies Economic development incentives.
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Need for Multiple Strategies $157 billion investment in 2035 RTP
Why Subregional Planning? Local actions, regional benefits • Livable Centers, transit corridors • Thoroughfare connectivity • Smart Streets/access management • Land use plans and policies • Economic development incentives
Benefits • Reduced VMT and emissions • Cost efficiency • Improved access and safety • Enhanced quality of life
H-GAC Role • Coordination • Integrating local plans • Strategies • Creating an implementation toolbox • Investments • Funding projects aligned with RTP goals
What do we need from our local partners? • Elected official and staff support • Matching fund commitment • Interlocal cooperation • Alignment of local plans and policies • Land use • Capital improvements • Economic development • Traffic management • Environmental stewardship
Timetable • 2008 • Call for partners • Execute agreements • Initiate planning in first subregions • 2009 • Complete and adopt plans
Contact Information Jeff Taebel, AICP Director, Community & Environmental Planning 713.993.4560 jtaebel@h-gac.com