Transportation System Plan 2018-2038

Goals, Policies and Implementation Strategies Overall Transportation System GOAL 1: To provide a multi-modal transportation system for the Medford planning area that supports the safe, efficient, and accessi ble movement of all people and goods, and recognizes the area’s role as the financia l, medical, tourism, and business hub of Southern Oregon and Northern California. Policy 1-A: The City of Medford shall m anage projected travel demand consistent with com munity , land use, environm ental, econom ic and livability goals. Implementation 1-A(1): Utilize the projections in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) regarding projected travel dem and over the 20-y ear planning period in m anaging transportation sy stem . Implementation 1-A(2): Utilize the Medford Comprehensive Plan , including the land use plan covering the 20-y ear planning peri od, in m anaging transportation sy stem . Implementation 1-A(3): Design and im prove arterial streets so that the m inimum overall perform ance during peak travel periods m eets Level of Service “D.” Implementation 1-A(4): Consider revisions to the City ’s concurrency ordinance to m anage developm ent-related traffic im pacts cons istent with other com munity goals. Policy 1-B: The City of Medford shall use the Transportation System Plan as the legal basis and policy foundation for decisions involving transportation issues. Implementation 1-B(1): Utilize the Medford Transportation System Plan to identify the measures and program s to be undertaken to in crease m obility for all travel modes, including implem enting standards and ordinances, and design standards and construction specifications for capital construction projects that are consistent with the Plan. Implementation 1-B(2): Update the Medford Transportation System Plan as necessary to remain consistent with regiona l and statewide plans and laws. Implementation 1-B(4): Coordinate transportation planning and construction with appropriate agencies. Implementation 1-B(5): Adopt the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) by reference in the Medford Comprehensive Plan to the extent that this Plan is consistent with the Medford Transportation System Plan . Where inconsistencies exist, the City shall work cooperatively with the RVMPO to resolve differences. Implementation 1-B(6): Require Comprehensive Plan , Land Development Code , and Zoning Map am endm ents to contain findings that show how the action is in conform ity with the adopted tenets of the Medford Transportation System Plan . Implementation 1-B(7): Include projects and program s adopted in the Medford Transportation System Plan that are of regional or statewide significance, or that require the use of state or federal funding, within the Regional Transportation Im provem ent Program and State Transportation Im provem ent Program . Overall Transportation System – Funding Policy 1-C: The City of Medford’ s top priority for the u se of transportation funds shall be to address the maintenance, operational, and safety needs of the transportation sy stem . Implementation 1-C(1): Utilize a street utility fee as the prim ary funding source for street system operations and m aintenance activities and utilize state highway fuel tax funds to meet the financial requirem ents of the str eet operations and m aintenance program . Implementation 1-C(2): Participate in cooperative agreem ents with state and local jurisdictions for m aintenance and operations ac tivities, based on equitable determ inations of responsibility and benefit. Medford Transportatio n System Plan 13-2 Plan Goals and Implementation