A Vision for
Regional Transportation Solutions.
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will offer solutions for multiple modes of transportation options, including reducing traffic congestion by adopting current & future automobile technologies, more efficient highways and arterial routes, updates for transit buses and newer ride-sharing technologies—all giving Puget Sound drivers more freedom to travel when & where they choose. These improvements will also provide safer & greener mobility and save taxpayers money through lower costs.

VISION

Time. It’s the One Thing We Can’t Get Back. Instead of Time Spent in Gridlock, Let’s Try Something Innovative.

Mobility 21 is a transportation plan that can get Puget Sound moving, providing improved travel conditions at lower cost. Just imagine, getting where you want to be, when you want to be there. Less congestion and improved travel means you have more freedom to spend time doing the things you enjoy, and the solutions are here now!

OVER THE NEXT 20 YEARS, MOBILITY 21 CAN COMPLETELY TRANSFORM PUGET SOUND TRANSIT, BENEFITTING MILLIONS OF DRIVERS.

With the third worst traffic congestion in the U.S., Puget Sound is desperately in need of solutions that work. Traffic Will Only Get Worse with Population and Industry Projected Growth:

  • Third Worst Traffic Congestion in the US
  • In 2040, 94% of All Daily Trips Still Use the Roadway Systems
  • Costly Light Rail Only Serves 1% of All Daily Trips in 2040

By embracing new technologies and enhancing our roadways, Mobility21 will reduce congestion, provide safer and greener mobility, and save taxpayers money through lower costs.

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MOBILITY 21.

Starting NOW and Completing Its Objectives By 2040, Mobility 21 Will Achieve:

  • 40% Reduction in Delays Per Trip
  • 30% Reduction in Public Investment Costs (Capital and Operating)
  • The Adopted Regional Transportation Plan Total is $196 Billion, 2018—2040
  • Cost 30% Less Over Next 20 Years
  • Accommodates a Projected 30% Increase for Daily Person-Trips By 2040

Working Together Mobility 21 Will Create Change

How Can Mobility 21 Help Fix Traffic? Here’s How.

M21 uses 4 main tactics for improvements, which benefits Drivers, Public Transit, Cyclists & Pedestrians, Results: Less Congestion & 40% Reductions in Delays Per Trip.

TACTICS INCLUDE:

  • ADAS / Transportation Technologies
  • Additional Lane Miles
  • Lane Conversion
  • Bring Transit into the 21st Century

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Auto Technology

Did you know that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and auto technology already offers collision-preventing features which can help improve safety through fewer accidents? By embracing technologies such as Adaptive Cruise Control (which creates smooth following), Automated Lane Keeping on freeways, Blind Spot Monitoring for safer lane changes and Radar Braking, consumers can help get Puget Sound moving. By 2040 or sooner, ADAS technology will help us achieve 50% more capacity per freeway lane and 30% more capacity per arterial lane.

Mobility 21 Will Create Further Traffic Improvements, Through:

  • Limiting Outdated Transportation Models such as Light & Commuter Rail, Big Buses, Multiple Transfers
  • Embracing Vanpools and Ride Sharing Technologies, Delivering People Where They Want to Go, When They Want to Go
  • More State-of-the-Art Transit Buses & More Efficient Routes

Additional Mobility 21 Road Improvements Include:

  • Converting HOV / HOT / ETL Lanes to General Purpose
  • Added, Slightly Narrower Lanes Within Existing Paved Surface in Some Locations
  • Additional Ramp Metering
  • Actions to Encourage / Permit Transitions to Advanced Technology
  • Selective Use of Shoulders for Traffic
  • Adding More Lane Miles
  • 266 Additional Freeway Lane-Miles & 94 Additional Arterial Lane-Miles

OVER THE NEXT 20 YEARS, MOBILITY 21 CAN COMPLETELY TRANSFORM PUGET SOUND TRANSIT, BENEFITTING MILLIONS OF DRIVERS.

HOW CAN YOU HELP GET PUGET SOUND MOVING?

  • Reach Out to Those You Know and Talk About a Plan That Works—M21
  • Invite the M21 Team to Present to Business / Community Groups
  • Share M21 Website and Content with Your Networks and on Social Media
  • Promote M21 with Your Elected Connections and WSDOT / Sound Transit Leadership
  • Stay Engaged with The M21 Team for Updates

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