Leverage transportation infrastructure to concentrate land use intensity and economic development opportunities, with emphasis on supporting and reinforcing Carmel’s core districts.

Provide transportation options that offer easy-to-use public transportation for commuting and daily activities, with emphasis on walkable and bikeable distances. Establish a transportation interface between intra-city and regional transit. Enable a measurable shift from auto-dominated transportation toward a more balanced and sustainable overall system.

Continue to create a transportation network that incorporates and integrates health-supportive transportation choices that encourage walkable and bikeable trips for recreation and transportation.

Continue to incorporate stormwater management practices and urban tree canopy features into the public transportation infrastructure to improve the environmental quality of life and reduce the environmental footprint of the transportation system.