C. Summary of Goals

The goals that guide the Transportation Element support the Comprehensive Plan vision and are also consistent with the regional Transportation 2040 plan and County wide goals and policies.

Goal T-0: Safety. By 2035 eliminate all transportation related fatal and serious injury crashes in Kirkland.

Goal T-1: Walking. Complete a safe network of sidewalks, trails and crosswalks where walking is comfortable and the first choice for many trips.

Goal T-2: Biking. Interconnect bicycle facilities that are safe, nearby, easy to use and popular with people of all ages and abilities.

Goal T-3: Public Transportation. Support and promote a transit system that is recognized as a high value option for many trips.

Goal T-4: Motor Vehicles. Provide for efficient and safe vehicular circulation recognizing congestion is present during parts of most days.

Goal T-5: Link to Land Use. Create a transportation system that supports Kirkland’s land use plan.

Goal T-6: Be Sustainable. As the transportation system is planned, designed, built, maintained and operated, provide mobility for all using reasonably assured revenue sources while minimizing environmental impacts.

Goal T-7: Be an Active Partner. Coordinate with a broad range of groups, public and private, to help meet Kirkland’s transportation goals.

Goal T-8: Transportation Measurement. Measure and report on progress toward achieving goals and completing actions.