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Appendix B:Strategies Evaluation OR <br /> 4NRG ETROUNLAN <br /> 2 EVALUATION the Strategic Plan. For evaluation purposes, metrics were created <br /> to measure how well a project supported each objective. The <br /> FRAMEWORK metrics aim to balance qualitative and quantitative inputs for the <br /> wide variety of strategies to be evaluated. Figure 1 lists the five <br /> An evaluation framework allows Orange County to prioritize core values, seven objectives, and nine metrics. <br /> recommendations and evaluate projects, policies, and programs Based on the methodology detailed in Figure 2, each strategy was <br /> for their ability to achieve the goals and values of the Orange scored from one to three points per metric. Methods of <br /> County Transit Plan and Orange County Strategic Plan. The Core measurement varied depending on the type of strategy, and both <br /> Community Values from the Orange County Transit Plan Update quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. Final scores <br /> provided the foundation for evaluating the proposed strategies, based on the evaluation framework helped to prioritize different <br /> and objectives for each value were taken directly from either the strategies and spend Orange County's funds in accordance with <br /> Transit Plan Update or the multimodal transportation section of their core values. <br /> Figure 1 Evaluation Framework <br /> Objective1 Core Value <br /> Prioritize the transit needs of underserved or transit-dependent residents; Environmental Justice Communities of <br /> Equity includes historically disinvested communities of color, lower-income Concern served <br /> neighborhoods,seniors,and rural communities. <br /> Economic Prosperity Prioritize increasing access to jobs and opportunities Jobs served <br /> Prioritize accessible and convenient transit service in areas with existing People served <br /> or planned higher density development. <br /> Environmental Sustainability <br /> Increase community awareness of all modes of transportation including Does this make transit easier and safer to <br /> transit, bike and pedestrian,vehicle, and all other modes use? <br /> Transportation&Access for All Prioritize transit service that increases transit access for the most people <br /> Does this improve regional connections? <br /> to the most places <br /> Does this improve local transit? <br /> Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates <br />