M-3.1:

Principle: 

Alternative Modes.

Policy Description: 

Consider and accommodate alternative modes of transportation including public transportation, bicycling and pedestrian access during the planning and development review process.

Action Items:

Action 1:

Review and update design guidelines and Unified Development Ordinance requirements to incorporate economically reasonable design features to accommodate multi-modal transportation.

Action 2:

Consider reductions of off-street parking requirements for proximity to transit stations, provision of bike racks, dedication of easements for planned bus stops, construction of critical sidewalk connections, and other improvements.

Action 3:

Revise roadway design templates to include transit features.