IS UCLA REALLY WALKABLE or BIKABLE?
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Master of Urban and Regional Planning Class of 2014 hyeranlee@ucla.edu LinkedIn :
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Secure budget for MMLOS evaluation (Once every 2 - 5 years) Adopt PEQI and BEQI methodology but adjust evaluation elements to campus environment Prioritize low-scored streets and intersections for improvements in the Active Transportation Plan Set a minimum MMLOS criteria for each street type
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The adoption of 2006 Bicycle Master Plan has improved bicycle environment in the campus. Now UCLA aims to develop a new Active Transportation Plan for all road users.
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UCLA WANTS TO BE MORE PRELIMINARY FINDINGS PEOPLE FRIENDLY & HEALTHY
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