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Transportation Element

The Transportation Element establishes a strategic 20-year framework for Everett's multimodal transportation system covering walking, bicycling, transit, freight, and motor vehicles. It includes detailed project lists totaling $171.7 million in active transportation and roadway projects plus $306.2 million in transit projects, mode split goals, level-of-service standards, funding sources, and 58 numbered policies. The element coordinates with Sound Transit's Everett Link Extension, Community Transit's Swift BRT expansion, and state highway improvements.

Transportation Economy Environment Social Safety Governance
Key Commitments
Daily transit boardings tripling by 2044; Downtown Everett drive-alone mode split reduced to 43% by 2044; Paine Field drive-alone reduced to 60% by 2044; $171.7M total capital projects; $306.2M transit projects 2025-2044; LOS E standard on major arterials by 2044; light rail service to SW Everett 2037 and Everett Station 2041
Goals (12 total)
  • TR-1: Everett has a safe, resilient, sustainable, equitable, and accessible multimodal transportation system.
  • TR-2: Transportation system is complete, integrated, and fulfills daily needs efficiently and sustainably.
  • TR-3: Multimodal network developed based on adopted land use vision to accommodate targeted growth.
  • TR-4: Transportation system supports a strong and diverse economy and West Coast trade gateway role.
  • TR-5: Safe, reliable, well-marked freight routes that minimize conflicts with pedestrians.
  • TR-6: Public transportation seamlessly provides convenient service, with daily boardings tripling by 2044.
  • TR-7: Safe pedestrian routes connecting community hubs, neighborhood nodes, transit stops, and parks.
  • TR-8: Complete network of safe bicycle routes and facilities connecting key destinations.
  • TR-9: Everett efficiently uses intelligent transportation systems to optimize movement.
  • TR-10: Prevent traffic fatalities and serious injuries through Safe Systems approach.
  • TR-11: Transportation system supports achieving regional greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
  • TR-12: Proportion of commute trips by single occupant vehicles decreases.
Stronger Policy Language (40 policies)
  • TR-53: The arterial intersection level-of-service standard for the PM peak hour is LOS E on major arterials and LOS D on all other corridors in the city.
  • TR-3: Require developments to provide right-of-way dedications or access easements in support of the development of a robust grid network for all modes.
  • TR-25: Construct, maintain, and repair sidewalks, bike lanes and trails for active transportation in accordance with adopted plans and design standards.
  • TR-37: Design and operate streets to be inherently safe for all users in the goal of eventually eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Aspirational / Monitoring Language (14 policies)
  • TR-23: Seek opportunities to incorporate exercise, recreation facilities, and community gathering spaces into transportation project designs.
  • TR-30: Encourage the use of energy efficient and clean delivery vehicles.
  • TR-46: Support the development and implementation of car and mobility sharing systems.
  • TR-48: Support maintenance of existing rail and water corridors and the expansion of the capacity of those corridors consistent with economic development goals.

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