Strategies and Actions

Set land use policies that support increased urban density and efficient transportation networks and reduce urban sprawl. Transportation and land use are tied together, as the way our communities develop influence the transportation needs of the residents. Actions to support this strategy include coordinating long-term plans with transit agencies to create high-density transit corridors, reducing urban sprawl, and more.

Increase the use of public transit and active forms of travel such as bicycling and walking. Currently, most Thurston residents drive alone to work and use a car for most other trips. Encouraging the use of shared transit and active travel not only decreases emissions, but also decreases costs for travelers and promotes healthy lifestyles. Actions to support these strategies include maintaining a fareless transit system, identifying barriers to active transportation and promoting projects that address them, and more. 

Increase the adoption of electric and other zero and low-emission vehicles. Auto manufacturers continue to offer an increasing range of options for vehicles that don’t rely on fossil fuels. Actions in the plan aim to reduce technical and economic barriers that limit access to these lower-emission vehicles.

See the full list of the transportation and land use strategies and actions.