3.2.2.d Transit Supportive City Land Use Planning Discussion

Implementation of the village strategy is dependent on the close coordination of land use and transportation planning. Village planning recognizes the relationship between transit and land use by focusing development in concentrated rather than linear patterns. Development and density must be focused adjacent to transit stops and stations.  Transit investments are directed to link these transit supportive areas o provide people with an attractive option to the single occupant vehicle. This will allow more people to live and work within walking distance of the transit. To achieve long term success in Surprise, transit must also have the following characteristics:

• Connect villages.
• Provide better frequency.
• Fast and reliable.
• Focused on performance.
• Easy connections.
• Sense of permanence.