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Anoka County is committed towards <br />making its highways and bridges, transit <br />systems, air transportation, and freight <br />systems safe, efficient and cost-effective. A <br />performance -based planning process has <br />been followed for this plan and includes, <br />for the first time all of the following, <br />the identification of goals, objectives, <br />performance measures and targets, and <br />strategies. Each of these elements are <br />defined in greater detail below. <br />Goals — A goal is a broad statement <br />that describes a desired end state. <br />Transportation planning goals represent key priorities for desired outcomes for the <br />transportation system and/or for society as a whole. Goals are typically broad, visionary <br />statements focused on key priority topics. <br />Objectives — An objective is a specific, measurable statement that support the <br />achievement of goals. Transportation objectives describe an achievable outcome within <br />constraints (timeframe, funding). Objectives are more specific than goals and there often <br />multiple objectives for every goal. <br />Performance Measures and Targets — Performance measures and associated targets <br />serve as the basis for measuring objectives with technical analysis and data. Performance <br />measures are used to compare alternative plan strategies and for tracking performance <br />over time. Performance measures and targets can also be used to identify the location, <br />extent, and intensity of travel needs or deficiencies. <br />Strategies — Strategies describe actions that can or will be taken to address goals and <br />objectives. Strategies describe the role of programs, policies, and priorities in determining <br />a list of projects and services for investment. Strategies can also address guiding <br />principles for how implementing partners will act to progress toward goals and objectives. <br />Overall, Anoka County has identified five broad goals for its transportation system (listed <br />below), which are closely aligned with the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Transportation <br />Policy Plan (TPP). <br />• Transportation System Stewardship <br />• Safety and Security <br />» Access to Destinations <br />• Competitive Economy <br />• Healthy Environment <br />Each transportation goal is described in greater detail below. The goals are numbered for <br />ease of use and do not reflect prioritization. <br />Roadway in Anoka CSource: Anoka County) <br />ANOKA COUNTY 2040 TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE CHAPTER 2 -TRANSPORTATION GOALS 5 <br />