2005 State of Mobility Report - City of Bellevue

CHAPTER 1: Introduction / Executive Summary
Transportation System Management describes
how the City uses a variety of strategies, tools,
and programs to manage congestion; improve
vehicular and non-motorized mobility; and ensure
safe, comfortable, and efficient travel conditions.
Included chapters are:
Chapter 5: Capital Investment Program
Implementation
Chapter 6: Neighborhood Programs and Services
Chapter 7: Safety
Chapter 8: Preservation and Maintenance
Transportation Service Alternatives describes
how the City provides or promotes a wide array of
travel options as alternatives to driving alone and
supports the seamless integration of multiple travel
modes within the transportation system. Included
chapters are:
Chapter 9: Transit
Chapter 10: Pedestrian System
Chapter 11: Bicycle System
Chapter 12: Travel Options
The information presented within the chapters
is further organized by its timeframe, relation to
policy, and geographic focus.
TIMEFRAME: This report focuses on mobility
improvements and transportation issues from 2005.
When comparable data is available, a five-year
(2001-2005) trend is presented for context.
POLICY: City policy for transportation is
outlined in the Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. The City of Bellevue
Comprehensive Plan, originally adopted in 1993,
and its updates including a major amendment in
2004, defines policies to implement a vision for
the City and sets targets, often in accordance with
state law, to measure progress toward achieving that
vision. Comprehensive Plan Policies are highlighted
throughout the report.
Manage the transportation system through
Mobility Management Areas…the boundaries of
which reflect street patterns, transit serviceability,
topography, development patterns, and land use
objectives.
Comprehensive Plan Policy TR-21
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS: As directed by
Comprehensive Plan Policy TR-21, the city is
currently divided into 14 Mobility Management
Areas (MMA). Appendix A-1 shows the boundaries
of the 14 areas. The Comprehensive Plan uses the
MMAs to establish area mobility targets for the
major elements of the transportation system. The
State of Mobility Report highlights these targets
and the City’s progress toward achieving them.
Findings and Conclusions
The chapters that follow each review distinct
aspects of the transportation system and how well
they function. When the accomplishments and
challenges from the chapters are considered as a
whole, several common themes are revealed:
• Comprehensive planning and design increased
opportunities to travel into, out of, and
throughout the city using a variety of modes.
• Community outreach afforded many residents
and employers opportunities to be involved in
improving Bellevue’s transportation system.
• Carefully prioritized investments promoted the
livability of the City’s neighborhoods while
providing the infrastructure necessary to support
a robust economy.
2005 State of Mobility Report Chapter 1