What is Valley Vision Stanislaus? Blueprint of region’s future transportation improvements and investments based on goals established by the region Minimum 20-year time horizon Regional level plan covering all modes of transportation (car, bike, pedestrian, bus, rail and aviation) Coordination of regional land use, housing & transportation planning 2
What must the Plan do? Reflect the shared vision of all of the Cities and the County Use Fiscal Constraint – we can only include projects we can pay for; we cannot include revenue from a potential transportation sales tax. Preserve and emphasize efficient use of our existing transportation system. Provide a prioritized list of projects Achieve region’s established air quality goals 3
Link Transportation and Land Use Planning Coordinates land use plans, regional housing plans for residents of all incomes, and transportation investment plans to attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Secondary benefits include: reducing congestion, improving air quality, and providing more housing and transportation choices Does NOT supersede local land use decisions Required by State Law
Key Milestones Establish Principals and Goals/Develop Project List Dec 2012-Feb 2013 Create Land Use and Transportation Scenarios Jan 2013 – June 2013 Select Preferred Land Use Scenario and Transportation Investments Jan 2013 – June 2013 Prepare Draft and Final Plan July 2013 – November 2013 Environmental Review January 2013-November 2013
What form of transportation do you use most often? 1. Drive alone 2. Carpool 3. Motorcycle 4. Bus (local) 5. Bus (regional) 6. Bike 7. Walk/run
How would you describe the overall quality of life in the region? 1. Excellent 2. Good 3. Fair 4. Poor 5. Very poor
What are Your Priorities?
Which of these is the MOST important to you? (Pick Three) 1. Expand existing public transit 2. Invest in new transit services 3. Expand or widen existing roadways 4. Maintain existing roadways 5. Invest in new roadways 6. Invest in operational improvements 7. Invest in non-motorized improvements
What are your biggest concerns with regard to Valley Vision Stanislaus? (Pick Three) 1. Loss of local control by my jurisdiction 2. Lack of available funding for projects 3. Will my (i.e., the public’s) input be considered to help shape the plan? 4. Ability to reach plan goals 5. Prioritization of projects 6. None of the above
What is the most important issue to you in this process? 1. Offering more transportation choices 2. Improving air quality 3. Providing more housing choices 4. Conserving valuable farmland 5. Reducing traffic congestion 6. None of the above
How should we grow?
We have plenty of land so we should not worry about cities spreading out as they grow. 1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neutral 4. Disagree 5. Strongly Disagree 6. Don’t know
How should Stanislaus County Grow? 1. Keep it exactly as it is today 2. Similar to past growth patterns 3. Slightly more compact than past growth patterns 4. Much more compact than past growth patterns
Where should we grow? 1. In existing cities 2. Adjacent to existing cities 3. Anywhere (no limitations) 4. Nowhere
Next Steps
Key Milestones • Visioning Workshops - January & February 2013 • Alternative Scenario Development Workshop – March 2013 • Preferred Alternative Scenario Selection Workshops – May 2013 • Draft Plan and Draft EIR - June/July 20 • Final Plan Adoption/EIR certification - October 2013
Keep Informed!
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