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Changing Climate <br />Increased temperature variation, precipitation levels, <br />and the frequency of extreme weather events are <br />impacting design, construction, maintenance and <br />operations of our transportation system resulting in <br />increased lifecycee costs. <br />—ar <br />1060 1880 <br />a <br />1900 1920 <br />s —0ar- <br />1940 1900 1980 2000 2020 <br />Minnesota historic rain events 1866-2014 <br />Challenge: We will need to explore emerging <br />technologies and employ innovative practices to reduce <br />the impact of the transportation system on the air we <br />breathe, the water we drink, and the natural resources <br />we enjoy. <br />Increasing Health Concerns <br />Health is linked to transportation. Investing in bicycle <br />infrastructure, sidewalks, and transit creates <br />opportunities for people to live active lifestyles. <br />Hennepin County through its Activity Living program <br />and Health in All Policies initiative is promoting active <br />multi -modal transportation to help reduce obesity rates. <br />OBESITY RATE <br />1998 2010 <br />Challenge: Improve the health of Hennepin County <br />residents by providing opportunities for physical <br />activity, multi -modal access to nutritious, affordable <br />foods, safe places to walk and recreate, and reducing <br />exposure to traffic -related air pollution. <br />Economy <br />Economic growth in Hennepin County depends on an <br />efficient, reliable, and affordable transportation system <br />to maintain competitive commute times, retain and <br />attract businesses, and support efficient movement of <br />freight. <br />0) <br />25 <br />2 20 <br />a) <br />U <br />i5 15 <br />Miles of Congested Roadways <br />(Twin Cities) <br />23.4 23.7 <br />21.1 <br />2014 2015 2016 <br />Source: Metropolitan Freeway System Congestion Report <br />Challenge: Use technology and innovation to support <br />economic growth and personal and freight mobility by <br />making more efficient use of the transportation system <br />and preserving and maintaining our aging <br />infrastructure. <br />Growing Disparities <br />People of color in Minnesota and Hennepin County are <br />more likely to use public transportation and are also <br />more likely to spend 30+ minutes commuting to work <br />compared to their white counterparts. <br />Percentage of commuters who spend more than <br />30 minutes commuting to work. <br />• Hennepin County • Minnesota <br />27%29% <br />11 <br />33%33% 32%29% 31%32% <br />11 <br />White Black American Asian <br />Indian <br />Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010American <br />Community Survey <br />Challenge: Provide a multimodal transportation system <br />that is affordable and accessible to reduce the cost of <br />transportation for cost -burdened households. We also <br />must ensure that shared mobility and other <br />technological advances are available to all residents <br />regardless of economic status. <br />8 <br />