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DEVELOPING ENHANCEMENTS PROGRAM IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Victoria A. Eisen, David G. Murray, Alan Eliot

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The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 requires states to spend 10% of the new Surface Transportation Program on transportation enhancement activities, projects that improve the quality of the journey by creating attractive settings near transportation facilities, by preserving scenic or historic transportation sites, or by expanding the range of travel options for bicyclists and pedestrians. In developing the San Francisco Bay Area's enhancements program, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) learned to look at transportation facilities in a new light and along the way forged valuable new partnerships with state and myriad local agencies, special districts, and community groups. MTC's experience is described, and some insights that other regional agencies may find useful in making the most of this challenging and innovative program are offered.

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The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 requires states to spend 10% of the new Surface Transportation Program on transportation enhancement activities, projects that improve the quality of the journey by creating attractive settings near transportation facilities, by preserving scenic or historic transportation sites, or by expanding the range of travel options for bicyclists and pedestrians. In developing the San Francisco Bay Area's enhancements program, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) learned to look at transportation facilities in a new light and along the way forged valuable new partnerships with state and myriad local agencies, special districts, and community groups. MTC's experience is described, and some insights that other regional agencies may find useful in making the most of this challenging and innovative program are offered.

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The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 requires states to spend 10% of the new Surface Transportation Program on transportation enhancement activities, projects that improve the quality of the journey by creating attractive settings near transportation facilities, by preserving scenic or historic transportation sites, or by expanding the range of travel options for bicyclists and pedestrians. In developing the San Francisco Bay Area's enhancements program, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) learned to look at transportation facilities in a new light and along the way forged valuable new partnerships with state and myriad local agencies, special districts, and community groups. MTC's experience is described, and some insights that other regional agencies may find useful in making the most of this challenging and innovative program are offered.

Key concepts: Metropolitan area, Transport engineering, Commission, Transportation planning, Bay, Environmental planning, Business, Engineering

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