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VTA Conference City of Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services Richard Baier P.E., Director. May 20, 2008. Mayor and City Council Strategic Plan 2004-2015. Mayor and City Council Strategic Plan 2004-2015. TRANSPORTATION GOAL
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VTA ConferenceCity of AlexandriaTransportation & Environmental ServicesRichard Baier P.E., Director May 20, 2008
Mayor and City Council Strategic Plan2004-2015 TRANSPORTATION GOAL An Integrated, Multi Modal Transportation System that Gets People from Point "A" to Point "B" Efficiently and Effectively. OBJECTIVE • More Residents and Commuters Use Mass Transit. • More Residents Use Alternate Transportation Modes such as Walking and Biking. • Better and More Connectivity Exists Within and Throughout the City by Transit, Car, Bicycle or Walking. • Ridership on DASH Buses is Increased Through Improved Routing and Other Incentives. • Design of Future Developments is Pedestrian Friendly and Mass Transit Friendly. • "Through Traffic" Moves Through the City as Efficiently as Possible and its Impacts on Neighborhood Streets is Minimized. • More City Participation in Regional Decision Making helps Develop Effective Transportation for the Region that Efficiently Moves People and Goods throughout the Region.
Master Transportation Plan Guiding Transportation Principles: 1. Alexandria will develop innovative local and regional transit options. 2. Alexandria will provide quality pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. 3. Alexandria will provide all its citizens, regardless of age or ability, with accessibility and mobility. 4. Alexandria will increase the use of communications technology in transportation systems. 5. Alexandria will further transportation policies that enhance quality of life, support livable, urban land use and encourage neighborhood preservation in accordance with City Council Strategic Plan. 6. Alexandria will lead the region in promoting environmentally friendly transportation policies. 7. Alexandria will ensure accessibility, reliable and safe transportation for older and disabled persons.