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St�ategic Initiative: T�anspo�tation Strate�ic Goals Transportation Maintaining and improving the City's transportation infrastructure of roadways, sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, supporting local Support and dcvclop programs for enhancing the ability of community members to efficiently altcrnativc travel to and from their destinations, and participating in regional transportation modcs transportation coordination efforts. Strateqic Goals and Supportinq Oblectives Support and develop alternative transportation modes Engagc ncighborhoods � Develo a lannin strate for streetcars b June 30 2011 to mutually dcvclop p p 9 9Y Y � solutions to traffic issucs During the first half of 2011 staff will begin an initial feasibility and constructability study for streetcars in Redwood City. Areas of interest and scope include potential sources of funding (for both installation and operation), economic benefit, and timing. Promotc pcdcstrian- Engage neighborhoods to mutually develop solutions to traffic and bicycic-fricndly ISSUeS transportation options, communit`�- • Outline a plan and process for neighborhood engagement widc Staff will continue participating in neighborhood association meetings and neighborhood watch meetings, reviewing input and identifying opportunities for mutual cooperation. As issues are raised by community members, staff will evaluate both the City's role and the neighborhood's role in collecting traffic data, and will train residents to use tools currently available to them, or will identify and develop new tools for shared Participatc in collection of data. By actively participating in traffic data collection, coordination of rcgional residents will gain valuable insight which will help them work with the transportation issucs City to identify and propose options that will be viable and will benefit their neighborhood as a whole, as well as being more likely to enjoy the support of their neighbors (i.e. solutions that are mutually-acceptable to all or most community members).