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Change will be harmonized to preserve Pasadena’s historic character and environment.
Economic vitality will be promoted to provide jobs, services, revenues, and opportunities.
Pasadena will be promoted as a healthy family community.
Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars.
Pasadena will be promoted as a cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment, and educational
center for the region.
Community participation will be fostered as a permanent part of achieving a greater city.
Pasadena is committed to public education and a diverse educational system responsive to the
broad needs of the community.
Effective and efficient transportation services are critical components of achieving the quality of life for
residents and the economic vitality for commercial activities envisioned in the General Plan.
3.2 Objectives and Policies
Last updated in 2004, the Mobility Element is based on one of the seven guiding principles of the
General Plan: to promote a city where people can circulate without cars. Its policies and objectives are
meant to support neighborhoods, improve connectivity, promote safety, incorporate quality in design
and delivery of services, and address the needs of Pasadena’s residents, businesses, and civic
institutions. As part of the Mobility Element Update, DOT has revised its Mobility Objectives, which are
specific strategies and guidelines for enhancing livability, strengthening the local economy, and
improving all methods of travel in Pasadena:
OBJECTIVE 1. Enhance Livability.
Guidelines for greater community health and safety, including:
Streets that reflect neighborhood character
Neighborhood Protection Measures
Policies
1.1
Encourage connectivity and accessibility to a mix of land uses that meet residents' daily needs
within walking distance.
1.2
Promote greater linkages between land uses and transit, as well as non-vehicular modes of
transportation to reduce vehicular trip related emissions.
1.3
Recognize the distinctive transportation needs of the community and deliver appropriate
transportation services developed through public outreach programs.
1.4
Develop system management strategies that elevate accessibility, livability and a healthy
community.
1.5
Consider the mobility needs of the disabled, students and especially seniors, when designing
new infrastructure and developing transportation programs
1.6
Continue to invest in innovative information technology and applications to help improve access
to all transportation choices.
1.7
Design streets to achieve safe interaction for all modes of travel particularly for
pedestrians and
bicycle users.
1.8
Improve safety for all modes by developing and coordinating between the Police Department
and the Transportation Department the implementation of traffic management, education and
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enforcement initiatives Increase options for walking and bicycling to recreate, shop and services
while improving safety for all modes.
1.9
Support local and regional air quality,
sustainability, and GHG emission reduction goals through
management of the City's transportation network.
1.10
Continuously evaluate the operation of the City's transportation system to manage the speed of
travel at or below the speed limit, manage queues at intersections and develop improvements
to increase safety of all transportation services.
1.11
Design Streets to reflect the mobility needs of the adjacent land use context to support healthy
activities such as walking and bicycling.
1.12
Apply traffic management measures to manage vehicular speeds as a function of designated
street type to ensure safe and orderly movement of all modes of travel.
1.13
Implement traffic measures developed through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
(NTMP) to control the speed and volume of traffic to reduce traffic impacts in neighborhoods.
1.14
Promote safe travel in neighborhoods and coordinate with the Pasadena Police Department to
enforce traffic regulations with particular attention given to sensitive uses such as schools,
senior centers, hospitals, community service facilities, and parks.
1.15
Provide programs, transit and traffic management services, residential parking management,
and bicycle improvements that are compatible with neighborhood needs and are developed in
collaboration with the community.
1.16
Support mobility performance measures which support the City’s sustainability goals.
1.17
Design streets to improve access to destinations by transit, bicycle and walking.
1.18
Increase walking and bicycling to local destinations and regional transportation services by
developing wayfinding signage for pedestrians and bicyclists.
1.19
Develop measures to reduce conflict areas for bicyclists such as driveways and right turn lanes.
1.20
Develop measures that would reduce conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians on sidewalks
especially in commercial areas.
1.21
Inform and involve neighborhood residents in transportation programs
such as the Suggested
Safe Routes to School Program to help ensure that students can safely walk or bicycle to and
from school.
1.22
Minimize street and intersection widening to facilitate pedestrian crossings and protect historic
resources and open space.
1.23
Improve public health by supporting walking and bicycling throughout the city.
1.24
Ensure predictable transit travel times by providing traffic signal system priority measures.
1.25
Assess ways to improve availability of transit for underserved populations.
1.26
Continue to coordinate with other governmental agencies in the area, including municipalities,
SCAG, MTA and the San Gabriel Council of Governments to address issues of mutual concern
related to the transportation system.
1.27
Provide an ongoing review of emergency operations plans and provisions to ensure that the
City’s program for emergency transportation services is coordinated
with other local and
regional jurisdictions and incorporates updated procedures and programs as appropriate.
1.28
Coordinate transportation services and programs with all City departments.
1.29
Coordinate transportation options for major community and commercial events to increase
transit access, ridesharing and bicycle access and parking options.
1.30
Pursue funding opportunities such as grants, impact fees or fair share contributions from
development to implement programs and projects that contribute to the City’s Mobility Element
objectives.