HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-33 Draft 1COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY OF KAUAI otution No. 2013 -33, Draft 1 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ENDORSING THE MULTIMODAL LAND TRANSPORTATION PLAN AS A POLICY GUIDELINE FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUAI WHEREAS, the Kauai Multimodal Land Transportation Plan (MLTP) seeks to provide direction for the County of Kauai (County) to achieve a more balanced multimodal transportation system by 2035; and WHEREAS, the MLTP is intended to serve as a guide for the development of county roads and streets, public transit, bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities,agriculture - related transportation, and to promote the integration of land use planning with transportation system development; and WHEREAS, the MLTP will help Kauai achieve its most important goal —that of accommodating a growing population while preserving the rural character and high quality of life that is so important now and in the future; and WHEREAS, the MLTP, along with the Hawaii State Department of Transportation (DOT) Regional Long Range Land Transportation Plan for the island of Kauai (RLRLTP- Kauai), is designed to serve as support documents for the update of the 2000 General Plan; and WHEREAS, the MLTP includes priorities for immediate and mid -range implementation; and WHEREAS, the MLTP's "Preferred Scenario" seeks to move Kaua`i toward a more efficient and cost - effective land transportation system by preventing growth in island -wide vehicle miles travelled (VMT) above the 2010 level despite projected increases in resident and visitor populations, thereby accommodating population growth without the usual related increases in traffic, fossil fuel consumption,greenhouse gases, household transportation costs, and degradation of Kauai's rural character and beautiful natural environment; and WHEREAS, the "Preferred Scenario" identifies interventions that will help implement the County General Plan; and P yr fite- n P-
WHEREAS, implementation of the "Preferred Scenario" will be the best way to achieve choice, flexibility, and affordability in land transportation; a good freight system for the various freight- moving needs on the island; economic vitality; lower cost of living; enhanced public health; protection of Kaua`i's natural landscapes and environmental quality; efficient use of energy; less dependency on oil; and timely and proactive repair of our land transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the input of the local community shall be solicited and given strong consideration in designing and implementing transportation improvements to maintain the community's rural character; now, therefore,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI,STATE OF HAWAII, that the Kauai Multimodal Land Transportation Plan (MLTP) is hereby adopted to provide policy direction for the County of Kauai.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MLTP be used to guide policies,ordinances, the allocation of transportation funding, the prioritization of transportation projects, and future transportation plans throughout the County.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County follow this multimodal planning approach that emphasizes "Complete Streets" as a priority whose application must, however, take into account the vision and desires of the affected local communities.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County's transit services be expanded via a mix of funding strategies in order to encourage and continue the recent growth in transit ridership.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Administration is hereby requested to use the County's new Transportation Planner position to coordinate efforts among the Planning Department, Department of Public Works, the Transportation Agency, and the State Department of Transportation to bring a multimodal focus to development of Kauai's transportation system, networks, and project planning.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County utilize the MLTP as a guide to improve street networks and connectivity, thereby relieving traffic congestion on main highways.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County utilize the MLTP as a guide to improve the safety and convenience of walking and bicycling in order to improve public safety, public health, and quality of life.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County embrace MLTP's transportation policies, programs and projects that reinforce and strengthen the economic vitality and livability of existing town core areas.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Transportation Coordinating Committee is requested to present an annual report to the County Council in January of each year.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution and the Kaua`i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan be forwarded to Glenn Okimoto, Director of the State of Hawai`i Department of Transportation (DOT); Raymond McCormick,Kauai District Engineer, DOT- Highways Division; the County of Kaua`i's Planning Commission; Michael Dahilig, County of Kaua`i's Planning Director; Larry Dill,County of Kaua`i's County Engineer; Celia Mahikoa, Executive on Transportation;and Kaua`i's State Legislative Team.V: \RESOLUTIONS \2012 -2014 term \Multimodal Resolution, draft 1 AO:aa Introduced by: /s /JOANN A. YUKIMURA efraikCate Of da41i24.011,7.l)e ce4 . tLt JZ,eaaduzi,an. Ota. 2013 -33, Draft 1,Jao aa. tea Co.A,e of -tfu. ( d' aua'i, cSwe 5 aN ai.`i., 5C.9,a`i, o, '«r ua 30, 2013.eea Da 01 -31 -2013 dC X CCo.e`S 7 0 0 0 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution and the Kaua`i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan be forwarded to Glenn Okimoto, Director of the State of Hawai`i Department of Transportation (DOT); Raymond McCormick,Kauai District Engineer, DOT- Highways Division; the County of Kaua`i's Planning Commission; Michael Dahilig, County of Kaua`i's Planning Director; Larry Dill,County of Kaua`i's County Engineer; Celia Mahikoa, Executive on Transportation;and Kaua`i's State Legislative Team.V: \RESOLUTIONS \2012 -2014 term \Multimodal Resolution, draft 1 AO:aa Introduced by: /s /JOANN A. YUKIMURA efraikCate Of da41i24.011,7.l)e ce4 . tLt JZ,eaaduzi,an. Ota. 2013 -33, Draft 1,Jao aa. tea Co.A,e of -tfu. ( d' aua'i, cSwe 5 aN ai.`i., 5C.9,a`i, o, '«r ua 30, 2013.eea Da 01 -31 -2013