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<br />December 21, 2009 Section 7: Implementation <br /> More aggressively distribute information on existing energy efficiency and renewable <br />? <br />energy programs. <br />Transportation and Land Use <br />It is also recommended that the City continue to aggressively implement the Transit Oriented <br />Development (TOD) Strategy to support a vibrant downtown area with diverse transit options <br />and attractive features for pedestrian access and enjoyment. Other recommended actions <br />include coordinate establishment of voluntary transportation management associations in <br />partnership with local businesses, prioritizing the implementation of the City’s Bicycle and <br />Pedestrian Master Plan and associated improvements, as well as promoting car share in the <br />community, especially in the downtown and BART station areas. <br />Summary of near-term priority actions related to transportation and land use: <br /> Continue to implement Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy <br />? <br /> Establish a Transportation Management Association <br />? <br /> Create a larger network of safe bike routes <br />? <br /> Locate car sharing sites in San Leandro, starting at the San Leandro BART station <br />? <br /> Make existing traffic flow more efficiently to reduce the amount of time people spend <br />? <br />idling in city traffic by improving the traffic signal system <br />Waste Reduction and Recycling <br />The City is recommended to continue to partner with StopWaste.Org to promote waste <br />reduction and recycling in the community. StopWaste.Org currently offers discount compost <br />bins as well as programs to support proper recycling and disposal practices for electronic waste <br />(E-waste). Other programs are available in the community, including the Salvation Army for <br />redistribution of large furniture and other objects. Additional education to community members <br />is recommended on different ways of reusing materials in their homes, as well as in business <br />operations. Simple tasks could include the use of the blank side of a paper to reprint or use for <br />other tasks. <br />Summary of near-term priority actions related to waste reduction and recycling: <br /> Compile a list of relevant recycling and composting programs available to the community <br />? <br />and distribute widely. <br /> Continue to partner with StopWaste.Org to promote home composting programs and <br />? <br />consider offering an additional subsidy. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 62 <br /> <br /> <br />