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BART STATION ACCESS POLICY 2. Promote Transit-Oriented Development(TOD) on and off of BART property as a powerful access tool, putting more riders within walking distance of stations, connecting communities. 3. Collaborate with local jurisdictions to improve station access and create more sustainable communities, including by promoting access improvements off BART property. 4. Ensure high quality design for access improvements,with careful consideration of the local context and the quality of the environment accessing BART. E. Equitable Services. Invest in access choices for all riders,particularly those with the fewest choices. 1. Ensure that disadvantaged communities share in the benefits of BART accessibility. 2. Strive to be a partner to reduce the cost of living(i.e.,transportation and housing) in the Bay Area for low-income communities by increasing access and housing options(i.e. TOD),providing greater access to opportunity. 3. Use Universal Design principles to improve safety and ensure access is available for everyone at all times. F. Innovation and Partnerships. Be an innovation leader,and establish durable partnerships with municipalities, access providers,and technology companies. 1. Involve BART riders in station access decision-making. 2. Develop partnerships with municipalities,transit operators,developers,technology providers,corporate shuttle providers,Transportation Network Companies,bike share operators,advocacy groups and other entities to best meet access goals. 3. Continue to research and pilot emerging technologies and new forms of access services to keep up with the rapidly-changing transportation ecosystem. 4. Remain technology-and operator-agnostic;make long-term investments in the access technologies and services that best meet the needs of BART riders. 5. Prioritize projects that leverage other fund sources and local matches both to further build partnerships and to capture more value from BART investments. STRATEGIES Plan, Innovate and Partner 1. Plan for systemwide access mode shift to reduce drive alone rates. 2. Partner with interested stakeholders to improve access to the BART system. 3. Plan all BART facilities to be accessible to all users,including users with disabilities. Invest and Implement 1. Invest in the pedestrian and bicycle assets with a focus on BART property,and partner to advance projects off BART property, including partnering on local initiatives,such as Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School,and Safe Routes to Transit. 2 Page 13 of 21