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<br />. H. TRANSPORTATION <br /> GOAL <br /> Expand existing modes and develop new modes of transportation to bridge <br /> the gap between affordable housing, jobs, educational, shopping, medical <br /> and other opportunities for people in the Metropolitan area. Also, to decrease <br /> the reliance on the single passenger automobile as the major transponation <br /> provider which increases congestion and environmental problems. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> A coordinated, inteffilodel transportation system must be developed and funded so <br /> everyone in the Metropolitan area will have reasonable access to diverse housing, jobs, <br /> educational, shopping, medical, social services and other opportunities throughout the <br /> area. This system should include an expanded bus system, van pooling, light rail transit, high <br /> speed bus, bicycle accommodations and reverse commuting. <br /> ROLE OF STATE GOVERNMENT <br />. * State and federal funding sources should be made available to build and operate <br /> a total transportation system including highway and various transit modes. <br /> ROLE OF REGIONAL AGENCIES - COUNTIES, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL <br /> * Regional governments and counties must be involved in planning a coordinated, <br /> inteffilodel system that will adequately meet the needs of everyone in the region. Much <br /> planning has already been done and should fOffil the base upon which to build the final <br /> plan. <br /> * In addition to state and federal funding, regional sources should be made available. <br /> . The Metropolitan Council should take a leadership role in addressing the lack of public <br /> transportation in areas of the region. <br />. [Ii] Urban Strategies Task Force Report 25 <br />---- -------- -------- <br />