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VALUESVALUES WORKSHOPWORKSHOPAnne Arundel County | April 26, 2010
What is the BRTB?What is the BRTB?
• Metropolitan Planning Organization
• 10 member board coordinating transportation issues across the region
What is What is imagine 2060imagine 2060??
• Engage in a public conversation
• Plan together the region we want for future generations
• Understand trends & opportunities
What will you contribute What will you contribute tonight?tonight?
• Help develop values for a balanced 21st century transportation system
• Key topics:– sustainable development– enhanced livable
communities– clean environment – healthy economy
Schedule Schedule
• Values Workshops • Scenario Planning
Workshops• Long-range
Transportation Plan
CHANGESCHANGES CHALLENGESCHALLENGES
Core IssuesCore Issues
Transportation
Smart Growth
Environment
Economy
Our Behavior - Our Behavior - TransportationTransportation
• Vehicle use is outpacing population growth
• 80% of us commute in a car, alone
• In the region, less than 1% of trips to work are by bike and 2% are by walking
Our Behavior - Our Behavior - DevelopmentDevelopment
• Transportation gives us choices on where we live
• Open Space Preservation
– Growth outside Priority Funding Areas consumes relatively more land
– 100,000+ acres of farmland lost over past 20 years
• Conservation of resources
Impacts - Impacts - EconomyEconomy
• $9,520 = avg. annual cost of owning a car
• 19.8% = avg. household budget spent on transportation
• Insufficient funds
• Increasing construction costs
Impacts - Impacts - EnvironmentEnvironment
• Air pollution
– “Non-Attainment” – Region does not meet federal standards for ozone and fine particulate matter
– Public health
• Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
• Water Quality
What’s Ahead –What’s Ahead – 2060 Population & 2060 Population & JobsJobs
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QUESTIONSQUESTIONS STRATEGIESSTRATEGIES
How Will We Live andHow Will We Live and Move Move About?About?
• Different kinds of communities support different kinds of transportation options
What Will Our Communities What Will Our Communities Look Look Like?Like?
• Transit Oriented Development
• Focuses on transit access and walkability
• Supports sustainability
• Provides sense of place
• Walkability adds to real estate value
How Can We Be How Can We Be More Efficient?More Efficient?
• New technologies allow smarter use of existing assets
– When’s my bus coming?– Where can I park?– Which route is least
congested?
How Will We How Will We Support Our Economy?Support Our Economy?
• Strong Regional Anchors
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… … 5050 YEARS …YEARS …
imagine… Technologyimagine… Technology
50 years ago… Today 50 years from now…
imagine… Travelimagine… Travel
50 years ago… Today 50 years from now…
imagine… Towsonimagine… Towson
50 years ago… Today 50 years from now…
LET’SLET’S IMAGINEIMAGINE
Baltimore Region in 2060Baltimore Region in 2060
It’s April 26, 2060 and Time magazine has just named the Baltimore Region as the Best Region in the Nation
imagine…imagine…BEST IN THE NATION
NEXTNEXT STEPSSTEPS
3 ways to stay involved3 ways to stay involved
1. Attend a Scenario Planning Workshop in June
2. Take our online survey
3. Join us on Facebook and Twitter– twitter.com/i2060– facebook.com/pages/imagine2060/110960292
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www.www.imagine2060imagine2060.co.comm