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Values and priorities established in 1997 by the Business Tax
Transportation Improvements Advisory Committee continue to serve as the criteria for
selecting and rating transportation projects and programs.
Reduce congestion / maintain or improve LOS -
the ability of improvements or programs to help reduce traffic congestion and
improve the Level of Service (ratio of volume to capacity) at intersections and
streets. Maintenance was added because over time growth can erode the
benefits of an improvement or program.
Deals with near term needs (existing system
shortfalls) - the ability for the project or program to help with
current problems and existing needs. It is not just to accommodate future
needs.
Balances congestion and new construction
(concurrency) - how effective is the improvement in helping the City meet
the concurrency requirements for growth management. Does it help the City
to grow responsibly?
Interfaces with long-term solutions - the
project or program ties into the long-range plan and vision for the City of
Redmond. It is not just a band aid.
Compatible with regional transportation systems -
the project or program supports the Regional Arterial Network (RAN) for the
Eastside. It fits with the plans of neighboring jurisdictions and agencies
like Metro and WSDOT.
Supports economic development of City of Redmond -
the tax is being paid for by businesses in Redmond so the project or program
needs to support economic development in the community.
Comprehensive cost/benefit feasibility - the
project or program needs to be feasible to implement and the benefits must be
assessed against the total costs including the effect on the environment.
Higher benefits and lower costs or a lower contribution from the business tax
support a higher score.
Leverages funds with other sources - the
addition of business tax funds helps to leverage other funding sources such as
grants. It also considers that business tax funds can complete funding for
a partially funded project to allow it to proceed.
Reduce SOV - the project or program helps
reduce the number of single occupant vehicles (SOV) traveling during the peak
periods, for instance programs that support demand management, carpooling,
vanpooling, transit, walking, and biking.
Reduce VMT - the project or program helps
reduce the vehicle miles pf travel (VMT) on the transportation network.
This is a blend of the amount and distance or travel. Examples are similar
to Reduce SOV as written above.
This page was last reviewed on December 13, 2007.
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