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Charlottet for exam. pie, uses revenues from an automobile licensinl~ fee and local sales tax <br />re_venues to support transit operation,s. <br /> <br />Objective//4 - Services should be phased in and market tested prior to major expansion <br /> <br />The gradual, predictable buildup of service will be more cost effective and publicly acceptable <br />than an instant "big bang" approach. The latter is always over committed and provides easy <br />targets for critics who will point to many empty buses as a reason to do no more. More <br />successful systems start with a modest investment and permit the market demand to drive <br />expansion timing. <br /> <br />Objective//5 - Develop land use/site planning guidelines that improve transit access <br /> <br />The long term success of the local transit system is largely dependent upon the degree to which <br />the community is "transit friendly". The development of guidelines in cooperation with the <br />regulatory agencies and the development community will help assure future residents that the <br />transit option is available. <br /> <br />Objective//6 - Develop partnerships with the private sector <br /> <br />In addition to the influence that private development firms will have on the success of the <br />transit system, there are many other partnerships that can be forged to benefit transit riders and <br />their employers. Recent tax legislation makes it attractive for employers to offer transit passes <br />in lieu of parking. Group and individual firms and transit agencies are building relationships <br />and developing partnerships that benefit all parties. Every opportunity, such as working with <br />employers to build long-term relationships, should be explored. <br /> <br />Objective # 7 - Provide service to major local destinations from locations outside the <br />service areas (e.g. Charlotte) <br /> <br />The existing and developing facilities and destinations within the two Counties, that are <br />regional attractions, could benefit from transit connections from surrounding areas. There may <br />be employment opportunities for Charlotte residents at the new shopping mall, for example, <br />that will only be possible if transit services are available. Although this "reverse commute" is <br />not a first priority for local service, there may be opportunities to combine the regional <br />commuter services that are a priority with this service at very little cost. <br /> <br />11 <br /> <br /> <br />