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2008 Tigard City Council Goals
January 4th the City Council met to set its goals for the coming year. These goals represent those items that the Council feels deserve special attention in the months ahead. The City will accomplish much more than what is listed here, but we identify these to be of particular importance to our residents.

1. Pursue opportunities to reduce traffic congestion in Tigard.

Pursue immediate low-cost projects to improve traffic flow.
Explore light rail on 99W.
Promote an access control study of 99W.
Support the I-5/99W connector project.
Continue state and regional advocacy for transportation improvements in Tigard.

2. Complete the update and begin the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.

3. Implement the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan.

Prioritize and begin implementing tasks identified in the development strategy for downtown.

4. Promote and honor good citizenship in Tigard.

Recognize good citizenship by individuals and groups.
Build youth involvement programs.
Support the neighborhood program.

5. Explore the possibility of placing a parks and greenspaces bond on the ballot in 2010.

6. Make a decision on Tigard's long-range water source(s).

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