Kelowna city council has endorsed the goals of a new transportation master plan being prepared by city staff.
On Monday, council approved the 12 goals, which will now allow staff to move on to the second phase of the plan, identifying the challenges that lay ahead as it tries is to provide more transportation options for city residents.
The plan is de-emphasizing the original desire cut the number of vehicles on local roads, with a change of wording.
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He told council shifting away from Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 car-centric culture does not mean banning private vehicles altogether.
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A staff report on the master plan says 59 per cent of the trips Kelowna residents make are short enough to walk of ride a bike.
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One goal, however, was totally renamed. Ensure Value For Public Investment replaces To Reduce Capital And Operating Costs.
The 12 goals include:
香蕉视频直播� Improve safety香蕉视频直播擱educe the frequency and severity of collisions involving people who are walking, biking and driving.
香蕉视频直播� Foster a growing community香蕉视频直播擲upport the city香蕉视频直播檚 growing economy by ensuring the transportation system connects people to jobs and promotes the efficient movement of goods.
香蕉视频直播� Optimize travel times香蕉视频直播擶ork to ensure optimized and predictable travel times for all modes of transportation (ex: driving, walking, biking, transit).
香蕉视频直播� Improve travel sources香蕉视频直播擡nsure residents and visitors have access to multiple means of getting around so they can choose what best meets their needs for a given trip.
香蕉视频直播� Promote inclusive transportation香蕉视频直播擡nsure the transportation network serves everyone, including all ages, incomes and abilities.
香蕉视频直播� Enhance urban centres香蕉视频直播擡nsure the transportation system supports and encourages sustainable, efficient growth within urban areas.
香蕉视频直播� Support livable communities香蕉视频直播擡nsure the transportation system helps support overall neighbourhood livability, quality of life and builds a strong sense of community.
香蕉视频直播� Be innovative and flexible香蕉视频直播擜dapt to emerging technologies and a changing climate by creating a transportation system that is resilient and responsive to future change.
香蕉视频直播� Enhance travel affordability香蕉视频直播擱educe the cost of travel for individuals by ensuring a wide range of affordable transportation options are available in Kelowna.
香蕉视频直播� Improve health香蕉视频直播擨mprove resident health by making it easier for people to be physically active (e.g. biking and walking) and reducing exposure to air pollutants caused by vehicles.
香蕉视频直播� Protect the environment香蕉视频直播擱educe the impact of transportation on our agricultural land, sensitive ecosystems, water, and air.
香蕉视频直播� Ensure value for public investment香蕉视频直播擬ake efficient use of public funding by maximizing benefits and reducing the costs of transportation infrastructure.
