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Public Policy <br />¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ <br />While troubled real estate and capital markets and severe local and state government budget deficits <br />presented many challenges our first year, Downtown Incorporated was actively engaged with policy issues <br />affecting Downtown and development projects in and adjacent to the district. <br />Santa Ana Fixed Guideway Project Connecting Garden Grove <br />The Fixed Guideway will provide faster, more reliable public transportation services and choices for residents and <br />commuters and greater mobility in Santa Ana. Our Board of Directors is currently researching several alignment or travel <br />paths in the downtown. The project will encourage more pedestrian-friendly avenues and spur economic development and <br />jobs. A central city location will generate greater economic benefits for the downtown. Working with City Staff and the <br />Mayor, Downtown Inc. is researching best practices to make recommendations on the proposal. <br />Trolley <br />Although Downtown Inc. is not in the transportation business, we definitely believe that providing a trolley in the downtown <br />will benefit our restaurants and retail businesses. Working with the City, Downtown Inc. will begin a pilot program in mid- <br />August to attract people to the downtown. The trolley will initially run from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM with stops in the downtown to <br />the train depot. This program will build depending upon its success. The goal is to transition to a "lunch express". <br />Proiects Advocated <br />One Broadway Plaza, Jugos Acapulco Expansion, Rehabilitation/Re-positioning of Fiesta Marketplace., YOST Theatre, <br />Station District, RTKL Wayfinding <br />Policy Advocated <br />Dance Ordinance in Arts/Entertainment District, City One-Stop Public Information and Service Center, <br />Proof Back Door, Limited Free Parking (Structure), Parking Meter Grace Period, 2 hours Vendor Truck Parking <br />Enforcement <br />Events Monitored <br />First Saturday Art Walk, Fiestas Patrias, Cinco de Mayo, Noche de Altares