Study Session Attachment 5ITEM 2: ENVISION SILICON VALLEY GOALS
Goals and Strategies
Envision Silicon Valley
Goal: Enhance Safety
• Prioritize projects that address safety concerns.
• All projects will result in a safe, reliable and comfortable transportation system.
Goal: Provide Congestion Relief and Improve Transportation Efficiency
• Improve regional connectivity and seamless travel.
• Improve transit service and travel times to meet demand.
• Relieve roadway, highway and expressway bottle necks and minimize traffic in
residential neighborhoods.
Goal: Expand Transportation Choices and Improve Travel Experience
• Use technology to improve the transportation experience.
• Provide amenities to attract transit riders.
• Deliver high quality bicycle and pedestrian projects that close gaps, provide trail
connections and promote countywide connectivity.
• All transit and roadway projects should take into consideration geographic equity.
Goal: Expand Transit Ridership and Continue to Promote Quality Transit for Everyone —
Including Low-income Areas
• Prioritize transit programs and projects for commuters, students, seniors, people with
disabilities, economically disadvantaged and all who choose to use public transit.
• Support equitable development by promoting transit -oriented development that includes
affordable housing and prevents displacement.
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