Horizon eNewsletter

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We are excited to share the launch of Horizon, an ambitious regional initiative that will explore the challenges and opportunities likely to face the Bay Area between now and 2050.
The Horizon initiative will allow the public, planners and policymakers to wrestle with a range of challenging questions that traditionally have been outside the regional planning process, including how to respond to the emergence of driverless vehicles, rising sea levels, earthquakes, changing economic conditions and more. This important planning initiative will inform Plan Bay Area 2050, a separate but closely related effort that will kick off in mid-2019.
This eNewsletter will offer occasional updates about the Horizon initiative and upcoming opportunities to weigh in.
For the Future: Horizon’s Guiding Principles
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Thank you!
We received over 10,000 unique comments from residents across the Bay Area earlier this year when we asked, “What are the most pressing issues we should consider as we plan for life in 2050?” This feedback helped us refine five Guiding Principles that will guide the Horizon initiative:
  • Affordable: All Bay Area residents and workers have sufficient housing options they can afford—households are economically secure.
  • Connected: An expanded, well-functioning transportation system connects the Bay Area—fast, frequent and efficient intercity trips are complemented by a suite of local transportation options, connecting communities and creating a cohesive region.
  • Diverse: Bay Area residents support an inclusive region where people from all backgrounds, abilities and ages can remain in place—with access to the region’s assets and resources.
  • Healthy: The region’s natural resources, open space, clean water and clean air are conserved—the region actively reduces its environmental footprint and protects residents from environmental impacts.
  • Vibrant: The Bay Area is an innovation leader, creating quality job opportunities for all and ample fiscal resources for communities.
 
See You in the Future?
We invite you to join the conversation @MTCBATA@ABAGSFBayArea or Facebook.com/MTCBATA using #BayArea2050.
BIG IDEAS for Bay Area Transportation: Transformative Projects for the Future
Transformative Projects

Stay tuned! In the next few weeks, we will share an opportunity for you to submit Transformative Projects that will reshape Bay Area transportation as we know it. This is a unique opportunity to spotlight your best, brightest ideas! Everyone is encouraged to share a proposal! 

 

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