Charlotte MOVES Task Force Report December 2020 | Page 4

TASK FORCE

RECOMMENDATIONS

To City Council
Task Force

Statement of Support

Based upon review of technical studies and plans , select peer city engagement , public input , and Task Force deliberations ,
The Charlotte MOVES Task Force supports :
• Improving affordability , equity , and access to opportunity ;
• Supporting our economic competitiveness ;
• Protecting our environment and quality of life ; and
• Integrating initiatives to maximize benefits ;
through the implementation of a Transformational Mobility Network ( TMN ) and encourage the pursuit of ways to fund and finance its construction .
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Invest in MOBILITY to meet our changing needs :
The Task Force proposes a mobility investment program designed to achieve the vision of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for “ safe and equitable ” mobility . This program is a “ Transformational Mobility Network ” ( TMN ) of key multi-modal projects and investments from adopted and on-going plans , implemented together in a 10-year timeframe to advance our mobility goals .
Therefore , the Task Force recommends :
1 . Endorsing the mobility investment program ( TMN ) and actively pursuing Federal and State funding partnerships in addition to funding the local portion ($ 4 to $ 6 Billion ) with new sources through local and regional partnerships .
2 . Adopting a Strategic Mobility Plan ( SMP ) in 2021 that refines the TMN and establishes a strategy for how we evaluate , prioritize , design and integrate our mobility investments .
3 . Committing to on-going communication that builds community trust and understanding ; measures and regularly reports progress through a community dashboard ; and leverages metrics that support the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan . ii Preface