Program Goals

Plans should make a meaningful connection between transportation and community development. Aligning transportation and land use planning can help enhance mobility, alleviate congestion, and cultivate vibrant, accessible communities that contribute to the overall quality of life.

Consider the following questions when preparing your application. Will this plan:

• Make it easier for people to move around within the community? How?

• Help ensure that the community's land uses work in harmony with the transportation system?

• Allow residents and visitors easy access to essential services and amenities?

Think of public infrastructure as the backbone of our communities – it's what connects us to jobs, schools, recreation, family and friends, and allows us to function day to day in business and at home. Making sure infrastructure works well and stays up-to-date is important for the health of the community. 

Consider the following questions when preparing your application. Will this plan:

• Help make roads, trails, and sidewalks safe for everyone?

• Effectively integrate new infrastructure with existing?

• Enhance the value of existing infrastructure?

• Ensure that both existing and planned infrastructure are maintained in a state of good repair?

A balanced transportation system offers a variety of travel modes. Effective transportation planning focuses on efficiently moving people and goods rather than just vehicles. This includes catering to the needs of all users, including those who get around by walking, biking or other modes.

Consider the following questions when preparing your application. Will this plan:

• Keep people moving by making it easy to use a variety of travel options?

• Make non-auto travel a realistic and desirable option?

• Make transportation accessible for all ages and abilities?

• Create environments where walking and biking are convenient and enjoyable?

Effective planning can help create a balanced environment where people can meet their everyday needs. This includes deliberately and strategically locating and designing residential, business and recreational areas so that they are easily accessible to members of the community.

Consider the following questions when preparing your application. Will this plan:

• Provide opportunities for all ages to access housing, jobs, and recreational opportunities?

• Help create a reliable transportation system that meets the needs of all community members?

• Create spaces for social engagement to build a strong sense of community and belonging for everyone?