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TECHNICAL MEMO #1
Type Plan Plan Author Relevant FLM Policies and Strategies
Regional Transit Metro  Policy 1: Provide a seamless, integrated, affordable,
Strategy (2018 – safe and accessible transit network that serves people
draft) equitably, particularly communities of color and other
historically marginalized communities, and people
who depend on transit or lack travel options.
 Policy 6: Make transit more accessible by improving
pedestrian and bicycle access to and bicycle parking at
transit stops and stations using new mobility services
to improve connections to high-frequency transit
when walking, bicycling or local bus service is not an
option
o Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and
bicycle parking at transit stops and stations
o Explore new ways to improve connections to
high frequency transit
 Policy 7: Use emerging technologies to provide better,
more efficient transit service, including focusing on
meeting the needs of people for whom conventional
transit is not an option
Regional Emerging Metro Identifies a blueprint moving forward for regional partners
Technology utilizing new and maturing transportation technologies to
Strategy (2018 – help achieve regional goals for a safer, more equitable
draft) transportation system. Includes the following policies:
Regional
 Policy 1: Make emerging technology accessible,
available and affordable to all, and use technology to
create more equitable communities.
 Policy 2: Use emerging technology to improve transit
service, provide shared travel options throughout the
region and support transit, bicycling and walking.
 Policy 3: Use the best data available to empower
people to make travel choices and to plan and manage
the transportation system
 Policy 4: Advance the public interest by anticipating,
learning from and adapting to new developments in
technology.
Metro Regional Metro The RTO Strategic Plan strives to support a regional travel
Travel Options options program that helps to achieve regional air quality,
Strategic Plan transportation, and livability goals, such as:
(2018)  Enable local partners to reach out to employers and
residents to help make non-SOV travel choices
 Integrate TDM into regional planning and growth
management processes
 Provide regional policy support and program
development to support existing transportation
systems

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