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include people who would take advantage of existing bicycle routes. As this area <br />continues to develop, the Town may consider extending the bicycle network to the east <br />on US 70 Business. <br />3.4 Pedestrian Plan <br />The Town's Pedestrian Plan does not include designation of any streets within the study <br />area for this subdivision. Recreation facilities within the subdivision, planned for use by <br />residents of the subdivision, will be within walking distance of residents. All streets <br />within the subdivision are proposed to have sidewalks. <br />3.5 Transit <br />The Orange County Transit System (OCTS) currently provides transit service along'US <br />70 as far east as the Sports Plex, approximately one mile west of the subdivision. Two <br />trips per day are currently provided, with plans to expand service to four trips per day. <br />The system provides service to Chapel Hill, including NC Memorial Hospital and the <br />University of North Carolina. If the system were extended to serve the subdivision, a <br />bus stop and appropriate facilities sould be provided at a bus stop. The potential for <br />extension, bus stop location, and facilities to be provided should be determined through <br />discussions with OCTS. <br />3.6 Parking <br />All of the lots will provide off - street parking for the occupants' vehicles. In addition, 14 <br />spaces will be provided near the central recreation area for visitors parking. An <br />additional nine spaces will be provided near the playing field and picnic area in the <br />northern portion of the subdivision. <br />