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POLICY 11: Natural systems and transportation

This policy states:

Prioritize the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of environmental and natural systems near transportation features and areas where transit is available. (Met Council/Local Government)

What is a policy?
Policies are statements of intent and approach to regional issues or topics, independently and with partners.

Actions

(Met Council) or (Local Government) or (Met Council/Local Government) are tags indicating responsibility for implementing the activity. 

Integrate environmental and natural features in road rights-of-way, along highways and corridors, and other public transportation features, including near transit where available. (Met Council/Local Government) 

Integrate planning for nonmotorized access to transit locations, neighborhoods, employment centers, and parks through various regional, state, and federal funding sources. (Met Council/Local Government) 

Leverage the development process to integrate natural features that can provide bicycle and pedestrian protections as part of planning for local roads, intersections, connections, trails, sidewalks, and bikeways. (Met Council/Local Government) 

Coordinate infrastructure planning efforts to minimize disruptions to habitat connectivity, integrating wildlife crossings into transportation and utility projects. (Met Council/Local Government) 

What is an action?
Actions are the specific activities to implement policies and achieve the goals and objectives.