Transportation Action 7: Franklin’s growing population and steady economic development has brought upon an increase in traffic congestion. The Commission supports cost effective efforts to reduce traffic congestion that will spur economic development. Baseline: Miles of roadway, bike lanes, and sidewalk improvements made each year and transit ridership data. Strategies: • Ensure roadway improvement projects improve bicycle and pedestrian access and connectivity; • Continue Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) efforts; • Consider transit options within Franklin and also as part of a greater Nashville network; • Continue to collaborate with surrounding municipalities for the planning of infrastructure and new development; • Consider the economic impact when choosing to fund infrastructure projects; Timeline: Ongoing Action 8: Implement the Greenways and Open Space Master Plan to connect neighborhoods, schools, parks, and other destinations with trails and sidewalks. Baseline: Currently, there are 11.6 miles of bike lanes and 12.1 miles of paved multi-use trails Strategies: • Perform a gap analysis to determine critical missing pieces in the bicycle and pedestrian network; • Continue to ensure bicycle and pedestrian facilities are included in new roadway improvement projects; • Partner with a local non-profit to plan and acquire critical easements along identified and supported potential greenway routes; • Pursue grants and other financing opportunities to fund proposed greenways and trails; • Work with developers, when appropriate, to provide missing sections as part of Parkland Dedication; Timeline: Ongoing Action 9: Encourage Safe Routes to School programming and concepts at all Franklin schools. Baseline: Currently, no school in Franklin has a Safe Routes program. Strategies: • Initiate Safe Routes to School program at Hunter’s Bend Elementary; • Share best practices with all Franklin schools; Timeline: Complete Safe Routes grant at Hunter’s Bend by December 2014. Action 10: Transition to alternative-fueled vehicles for the municipal fleet when cost effective. Baseline: Gallons of fuel used annually. Strategies: • Consider fuel efficient and alternative fueled vehicles when replacing fleet vehicles; • Pilot and demo alternative fuels when possible; • Consider public-private partnerships to achieve this goal; • Support the continued adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Timeline: Ongoing 11
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