2005 State of Mobility Report - City of Bellevue

High Capacity Transit (HCT)
A system of transportation services, operating
principally on exclusive rights-of-way, that provides
substantially higher levels of passenger capacity,
speed and service than conventional bus transit.
(Chapters 2 and 9)
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
A vehicle containing more than one occupant; the
concept includes carpools, vanpools, and transit
vehicles. In this region, cars containing at least
two (three in some areas) people may use specially
marked lanes on the freeways and local arterials
designated for HOV-only travel. (Chapters 2 and 12)
Impact Fee
A fee collected from developers to proportionally
pay for transportation facilities needed to serve
the growth and additional trips generated by their
projects. (Chapter 4)
Infrastructure
For transportation, all the fixed elements of
the transportation system including roadways,
sidewalks, bridges, signal equipment, park and ride
lots, and bus stops.
Interest Statements
City Council adopted position-statements that
detail improvements and options to achieve
outcomes beneficial to Bellevue. (Chapter 2)
King County Metro
A department of King County Government that
provides a variety of transit services throughout
King County, including Bellevue. (Chapters 9 and
12)
Land Use
As the term implies, it is how the land is used
(i.e., residential, retail, commercial, institutional,
recreational). City policies balance housing and
employment uses to preserve neighborhoods and
to invigorate economic activity centers. (Chapters 3
and 4)
Level of Service (LOS)
A concept commonly used to assess the degree
of traffic congestion, LOS is based on supply and
demand ratios, known as v/c or volume-to-capacity
ratios. The Comprehensive Plan established LOS
standards for each Mobility Management area of
the City. (Chapter 3)
Maintenance
Work directed toward preservation of the existing
road, sidewalk, or trail surfaces and of signs, signals,
and other infrastructure as necessary for the safe
and efficient operation of the transportation system.
Preservation activities include cleaning, resurfacing,
restoration, and rehabilitation. (Chapter 8)
Mid-Block Corridor
A section of roadway between two intersections.
(Chapter 7)
Mixed-Use
The concept of blending traditional land uses
within one area or development. For example, a
development may have retail, office, and residential
uses within one complex. (Chapter 4)
Mobility Management Areas (MMA)
The Comprehensive Plan established 14 Mobility
Management Areas within the city. These are
used as the geographic basis for level of service
standards, capital improvement completion targets,
and other mobility management measures.
Mode
A specific form of travel, such as walking, bicycling,
driving alone, or taking the bus. (Chapter 12)
Mode Share
For a set time period, the proportion of total trips
for each of the various modes. (Chapter 12)
Motor Vehicle Fund
(RCW.46.68.070) A permanent state-administered
revenue source for transportation supported by
a variety of accounts including fuel taxes, motor
vehicle fees, and license fees. (Chapters 2 and 4)
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