During this unprecedented time in modern history, we have witnessed many changes in our world: from a dramatic increase in air quality to free-roaming wildlife.
If you have found yourself at home more often than usual lately, your daily rituals may have shifted as well. You possibly linger a little longer over that second cup of coffee, secretly wear sweatpants on that Zoom call, or find a gallon of gas lasting two or three weeks. But, have you thought about how you can continue new routines that you like once everything begins to move toward a “new normal?”
Here’s one to consider. Recently, as we’ve worked to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, an unintended consequence has been no traffic on the roads and less pollution in the air. That’s because transportation has been the largest contributor to greenhouse gases with individual driving taking the lion’s share. We now have an opportunity to continue this positive momentum.
For Earth Day, we are asking you to Like or Share any of these principles that resonate with you on your favorite social media channels. Let us know your thoughts and experiences. Share your photos to help enrich the narrative on why the principle is important. Tag us using #LegacyConnect or @LegacyConnectME.
Principles for Sustainable Mobility
We Plan Our Cities and Their Mobility Together
The way our cities are built determines mobility needs and how they can be met. We seek diverse participation in rethinking Legacy’s development, urban design and public spaces, building and zoning regulations, parking requirements, and other land use policies to incentivize compact, accessible, livable, and sustainable cities.
We Support The Shared, Safe, and Efficient Use of Vehicles, Lanes, Curbs, and Land
The mobility of people shall be in the center of transportation planning and decision-making. We are working with the City of Plano and others to begin planning and designs for safe and inviting facilities for walking, cycling, public transport, and other efficient shared mobility, as well as their interconnectivity.
We Engage With Stakeholders
Residents, workers, businesses, and other stakeholders may feel direct impacts on their lives, their investments and their economic livelihoods by the unfolding transitions to shared, safe, and efficient use of vehicles, lanes, curbs, and land. We commit to actively engage these groups in the decision-making process and support them as we move through this transition.
We Promote Equity
Physical, digital, and financial access to shared transport services are valuable public goods that need thoughtful design to ensure use is possible and affordable by all users, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, income, ability, or other characteristics or identity. We will champion “human-centered” concepts to promote a more thoughtful design.
We Lead The Transition Toward a Zero-Emission Future and Renewable Energy
Public transportation and shared-use fleets will accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles. Electric vehicles shall ultimately be powered by renewable energy to maximize climate and air quality benefits. We will seek opportunities to encourage readiness for increased use of electric vehicles.
We Aim For Public Benefits Via Open Data
The data infrastructure underpinning shared transport services must enable interoperability, competition, and innovation while ensuring privacy, security, and accountability.
We will champion best practices as they evolve.
We Work Toward Integration and Seamless Connectivity
All transportation services should be integrated and thoughtfully planned across operators, geographies, and complementary modes. Seamless trips should be facilitated via physical connections, interoperable payments, and combined information. We will promote every opportunity to enhance the connectivity of people and vehicles to wireless networks.
Feel free to share your own thoughts about positive changes moving forward and tag us using #LegacyConnect
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