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Strategy 5 Expand multimodal access to transit.

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The actions within this strategy are divided into two categories:

Action we will DOActions we will SUPPORT

Action we will do are followed by “DO” and are colored in dark gray, and actions we will support are followed by “SUPPORT” and are colored in light gray.

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Ensuring that a connected multimodal system feeds into the transit network will expand people’s ability to rely on transit and lessen dependency on the automobile. Supporting technological advancements to integrate payment options and partner with shared mobility providers are key to increasing access to transit while reducing friction.

  • New vehicle type: autonomous shuttle

    New vehicle type: autonomous shuttle

  • Mobility hubs bring transit and shared mobility services together

    Mobility hubs bring transit and shared mobility services together

Actions

Actions to expand multimodal access to transit.

Transit 5.1

Prioritize pedestrian improvements connecting residents to transit service, including completing missing links in the sidewalk network, safe crossings at high volume intersections and maintaining pedestrian access through construction zones.

Supported goals:

Safety Equity Mobility Active Partnerships

Related actions:

Walking 5.4

Difficulty:

Medium

Timeframe:

2020-2023 (Years 0-3)

Status:

Successfully completed to date and on-going

Significant milestone(s):

Public Works conducts this work through various City-led capital projects and through coordination on other agency projects.

Transit 5.2

Explore partnership opportunities to implement and subsidize shared ride and other on demand mobility services targeting first and last mile transit options to connect people to transit stops and stations.

Supported goals:

Climate Equity Mobility Active Partnerships

Related actions:

 

Difficulty:

Medium

Timeframe:

2024-2027 (Years 4-7)

Status:

Successfully completed to date and on-going

Significant milestone(s):

Public Works is exploring partnership opportunities with shared bike and scooter providers and Metro Transit to implement effective micro transit programs. Public Works has installed additional mobility hubs in key locations.

Transit 5.3

Work with Metro Transit to understand capacity constraints of front bike racks and identify solutions for increasing capacity.

Supported goals:

Equity Mobility Active Partnerships

Related actions:

 

Difficulty:

Low

Timeframe:

2024-2027 (Years 4-7)

Status:

Not Started

Note:

The City is prepared to support Metro Transit in evaluating whether additional capacity is needed for bike racks on buses and identifying solutions. Some newer Metro Transit buses have already added bike racks to accommodate bikes with wider tires.

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