Title
Public Feedback on the Charlotte MOVES Recommendations to City Council
Action
Action:
Receive public comment on the Charlotte MOVES Recommendations to City Council.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, City Manager’s Office
Explanation
§ At the December 14, 2020 Business Meeting, the Charlotte MOVES Task Force presented its final report, including recommendations for Council’s consideration.
§ Recommendations by the Charlotte MOVES Task Force include:
- A mobility investment program (Transformational Mobility Network) of key multi-modal projects and investments from adopted and on-going plans;
- An intentional commitment to aligning our mobility investment program with the goals and strategies of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and priorities of affordable housing, upward mobility, and emissions reduction; and
- A clear and straightforward “single source” funding strategy for the mobility investment program that considers the city and county's growth over 30 years and fully funds implementation within a 10-year period (financed over a 30-year timeframe), including state legislative authorization for an additional one cent sales tax and referendum in the fall of 2021.
§ Public input is being requested on the recommendations to City Council developed by the Charlotte MOVES Task Force.
Background
§ In January 2020 at its Annual Strategy Session, the City Council focused on the development of a citywide mobility plan that incorporates land use, transit, and transportation to efficiently and safely provide mobility options for residents and visitors.
§ At the Strategy Session, Council determined that this will guide its policy work throughout the year and will provide a structure and framework from which staff can implement Council’s vision.
§ In February 2020, a 25-member Charlotte MOVES Task Force was established to be a guiding force in shaping the Strategic Mobility Plan’s vision and realize that vision by recommending a Transformational Mobility Network of projects (vehicle, greenways, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit) and a funding strategy to the Charlotte City Council.
§ The Charlotte MOVES Task Force was chaired by former Mayor Harvey Gantt and was comprised of community leaders from across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area who represent business, government, transportation and planning, education, nonprofits, and more.
§ The Charlotte MOVES Task Force developed its recommendations for City Council after reviewing adopted plans and our current state of mobility, hearing from peer cities, discussing desired outcomes and guiding principles, and considering funding options.
§ Additional information can be found on the city’s website at: <https://charlottenc.gov/Mayor/Charlotte_Moves_Task_Force/Pages/default.aspx>.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Charlotte MOVES Task Force Recommendations Overview
December 14, 2020 Business Meeting Presentation
Letters of Recommendation