Metro CEO Roger Snoble announces recommendations developed at the breakout sessions of Mobility 21 transportation summit. From left, California Assemblyman Keith Richmond, Metro Board Chairman Frank Roberts, LAACC Chairman George Kieffer, Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn, Snoble, and Burbank Councilwoman Stacey Murphy.

Mobility 21 2004 Transportation Summit Recommendations

Support in concept the Governor’s proposal to integrate infrastructure planning at the state level by consolidating housing, transportation, and related public works under one umbrella agency

Explore reforming the environmental review process to streamline cumulative traffic analysis. For example, promoting a comprehensive program-level traffic analysis for a region or area can minimize the need for individual project traffic analysis. This can streamline the construction of needed infill housing projects that enhance the transportation system.

Support a constitutional amendment allowing for a 55% vote requirement for passing local transportation sales tax; and support implementation of an additional local ½ percent sales tax for transportation according to terms set out in SB 314.

Support Governor’s effort to repay transportation loans through use of Indian gaming revenue, but seek long-term solutions.

Support Operation Traffix and the Watch the Road public awareness campaign that is aimed at changing the small, unsafe behaviors that cause traffic accidents and are the source of much freeway and street congestion.

Focus on improving railroad grade crossings, upgrading signs and signals; improve speed of clearing freeway incidents.

Establish grassroots educational campaign for stakeholder participation to better understand everyone’s role in the nexus between trade, transportation, economic growth and quality of life.

Endorse exploring short haul rail initiative.