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1, -, ~' <br />To make this vision a reality, the plan identifies goals, strategies and actions that <br />are tangible and achievable within the next five years. Actions address not only <br />the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure but other elements that impact walking <br />and biking -such as safety, education, encouragement and funding. <br />this plan supports the community's efforts toward addressing sustainabiliry <br />and the challenges of global climate change. A recent greenhouse gas inventory <br />identified transportation as the single greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions <br />in Eugene. It furthers the community's goals of equity - a truly walkable and <br />bikeable city is more equitable because senior citizens, people with disabilities, <br />and children and youth will have the same mobility opportunities as the driving <br />population. Moreover, a walkable and bikeable city supports active lifestyles and <br />will improve overall community health. <br />The Plan is intended to be used in several ways: <br />1) To involve the community in a concerted, structured effort to improve the <br />experience of walking and biking in Eugene; <br />2) To guide Ciry of Eugene Transportation Planning Team staff and other <br />City staff in their work to make Eugene more walkable and bikeable; and <br />3) To coordinate the activities and programs of many different organizations, <br />non-profit agencies, and government agencies that promote walking and <br />biking in Eugene. <br />The plan is a tool to create new partnerships between community organizations, <br />the Ciry of Eugene, local businesses, and pedestrians and biryclists and build <br />a more livable, active, sustainable, engaged and equitable city. Community <br />members have already demonstrated their commitment to the plan's vision <br />by actively participating in workshops, summits, and a departmental~advisory <br />committee. These next five years will be exciting as we work to make the vision <br />of this plan a reality. <br />NOTE: This plan uses the words walking and <br />pedestrian broadly. These terms include walking, <br />running, skateboarding, rollerblading, and the use of <br />wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other forms <br />of non-motorized transportation. <br />Biking includes the use of all forms of non- <br />motorized, wheeled transportation. <br />6 <br />