Goal 6
Statement
Provide a tranportation system that is sensitive to the quality of the environment and natural resources.
Description
Provision of a transportation system to meet travel needs should be balanced with the need to protect the environment and provide for a healthy community. Environmental considerations include air quality, stormwater, noise, sprawl, habitat, cultural resource protection, environmental justice, active living, and neighborhood structure. As transportation projects are developed, environmental analyses are carried out to ensure that identified environmental impacts can be avoided, minimized and/or mitigated.
Source: Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Supported by
| Reduce the impacts and duration of congestion and delay |
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Associated Performance Measures
| Category | Number | Performance Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Throughput – Passengers | 8 | Passenger trips per vehicle revenue hour and mile; passenger load (ridership/capacity) |
| Travel–Time | 1 | Average travel–time; average speed |