Transportation System Plan 2018-2038

multi-use paths that are available for pedestrian circ ulation. Accident locations and major pedestrian destinations (such as schools, parks, em ployment and shopping destinations) are also shown in this figure. Strategies A num ber of strategies were develope d to provide the basis for a discussion of policies and priorities to be used in guiding Medford’ s pedestrian facility improvem ents in the com ing decades. In part, these strategies were derived from existing policies, and an assessm ent of current deficiencies, im provem ent program s, and anticipated projects identified in th e RTP for im plem entation within the Medford UGB. As shown in Tables F-2 though F-5 and in Figure F-1 that can be found in Appendix F, the RTP outlines a list of planned/program med projects that include com ponents specifically related to pedestrian enhancem ent. These im provem ents have been categor ized into short-, m edium -, and long-term time fram es through 2023. While it should be noted that the tim ing and prioritization of im provem ents listed in the RTP are subject to change based on the outco me of the City ’s TSP planning process, these projects do provide a starting point for discussion of pedestrian sy stem improvem ents and priorities. In addition, while the TPR and the RVMPO Alterna tive Measures package aim to include pedestrian facilities on m ost arterial and collector streets, the TSP recognizes the physical limitations on some roadway s in the Medford UGB. Practical lim its on street right-of-way may preclude the construction of sidewalks on som e streets. Table 10-9 describes each strategy , and identifies relevant polices that could be satisfied by the strategy . Table 10-9 Pedestrian System Improvement Strategies Strategy Description Objectiv es of the Strategy Focus on Schools Provide sidew alks/paths to/from all public schools w here none exist, or improve ex isting sidew alks w here deficient (emphasis on arterials and collectors) Focus on Activity Centers Provide sidew alks/paths to/from commercial and neighborhood employment centers and parks where none ex ist, or improve existing sidew alks w here deficient (emphasis on arterials and collectors) Focus on TODs Provide a complete pedestrian circulation netw ork within TOD boundaries (all streets). Where feasible, w ould also improve existing sidew alks to setback pavement from curbline Focus on Major Transit Stops Provide sidew alks/paths to/from Major Transit Stops w here none exist, or improve ex isting sidew alks w here deficient (emphasis on arterials and collectors) • Primarily improve connections to schools • Encourage and facilitate safe and convenient pedestrian travel, particularly for children • Increase percentage of daily trips made via w alking • Secondarily increase percentage of pedestrian facilities on arterial and collector streets • Improve connections to employment and commercial districts, institutions, and recreation • Provide connections to major transit stops • Increase percentage of daily trips made via w alking • Increase percentage of pedestrian facilities on arterial and collector streets • Encourage and facilitate safe and convenient pedestrian travel • Increase percentage of arterials and collectors in TOD areas w ith sidew alks • Provide safe and convenient connections to major transit stops • Encourage and facilitate safe and convenient pedestrian travel • Increase percentage of daily trips made via w alking • Provide safe and convenient connections to major transit stops • Increase percentage of pedestrian facilities on arterial and collector streets, including TOD areas • Encourage and facilitate safe and convenient pedestrian travel • Increase percentage of daily trips made via w alking Medford Transportatio n System Plan 10-21 Non-M otorized Transportation Plan