Education Goals

Excel and lead in utilizing the talents and contributions of the diverse population of Provo City, recognizing that for a city with our needs, strengths and vulnerabilities, we can and must do better than other communities in making our diversity a strength for the city—not merely as something to accommodate, but as something that makes the city attractive and vital.

Pro-actively improve technological infrastructure to attract and retain residents and businesses, which will provide in creased technological literacy, improve workforce training, increase access to technology, and enhance technological educational services.

Ensure a technological infrastructure that can support and sustain individual, educational, and business demands. The infrastructure should enable the access and use of the best proven technology tools.

Supply residents of all socioeconomic backgrounds with more autonomy for learning and equal access to basic 21st century skills, and partner with high-quality educational institutions to provide quality online learning opportunities.

Encourage and foster quality educational opportunities and networks to sustain and enhance economic development, recognizing that economic development is dependent upon the strength and quality of the city’s educational network and the level of educational attainment of its residents.

Engage Provo businesses in educational partnerships, sponsorships, internships or volunteer opportunities

Goal Progress 2014: New recreation center  offers a large variety of classes and activities for Provo’s senior population.

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Transportation and Mobility Goals

Promote easier navigation with appropriate signage throughout the city.

Create attractive sign designs that would enhance Provo City.

Create walkable areas throughout the city. Walkable areas should be attractive, providing adequate lighting, a sense of safety, appropriate crossings, and social nodes.

Implement the goals and objective related to trails throughout the city in the Parks Master Plan.

Goal Progress: New flights offered to multiple destination cities and an additional 1% transfer from enterprise funds for transportation routes.

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Safety Goals

Rank in the 95th percentile for lowest crime rate among cities with a population exceeding 50,000.

Work in proactive partnership with neighboring jurisdictions, civic and religious groups, and law-abiding citizens to actively patrol and police neighborhoods.

Respond, mitigate, and exceed national standards for all emergency situations, whether accidental, natural, or man-made.

Improve surveillance and monitoring of crime, disaster, and other emergencies through the enhancement of infrastructure.

Continue to support and promote safety education and prevention programs, enhance departmental communication within the city and with other agencies, and develop a comprehensive plan for dealing with natural disasters.

Safeguard citizens through aggressive fire prevention and public education programs that instill the value of preparedness.

Prepare for unexpected natural and man-made events, while actively teaming with regional public agencies, volunteer organizations, and the private sector to support, respond, relieve and provide recovery for disasters.

Goal Progress 2014: Increasing the number of officers, funding for community based police services, and continued city-wide emergency management training.

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