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f <br /> Transportation 47 <br /> Objective T-1.1: <br /> Increase the occupancy of automobiles through ridesharing and other means; and <br /> expand the use of public transit (including bus and rail), walking, and biking as <br /> primary modes of travel. (See also Economic Development Objective ED-2.3.) <br /> Status/Action: No Action <br /> Objective T-1.2: <br /> Facilitate the overall development and use of a transportation system that is more <br /> energy-efficient, reduces carbon emissions, and reduces the use of fossil fuels while <br /> promoting the use of local renewable and sustainable fuels. <br /> Status/Action: No Action <br /> Objective T-1.3: <br /> Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that has a positive impact or avoids <br /> negative impacts on the natural environment, including air quality, water resources, <br /> biological resources, and wildlife habitat. <br /> Status/Action: Ongoing <br /> Objective T-1.4: <br /> Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that has a positive impact or avoids <br /> negative impacts on the community, including historical or cultural assets, existing <br /> neighborhoods, schools and recreational facilities, and the overall rural character in <br /> Orange County. <br /> Status/Action: Ongoing <br /> Objective T-1.5: <br /> Identify prime view sheds along major transportation corridors and protect these <br /> areas for their scenic and natural resource values. (See also Parks and Recreation <br /> Objective PR-5.4.) <br /> Status/Action: No Action <br /> Objective TAX: <br /> Expand the availability and use of public transportation (including bus and rail) <br /> throughout the County to provide better connections between employment centers, <br /> shopping and service locations, and other key points of interest in both urban and <br /> rural areas, particularly for the County's senior and disabled populations and others <br /> without access to automobiles. <br /> Status/Action: No Action <br /> Objective T-2.1: <br /> Increase the provision of bikeways and walkways, and also increase supportive <br /> facilities such as bicycle parking zones. <br /> Status/Action: Initiated <br /> Objective T-2.2: <br /> Evaluate and serve special transportation needs of the senior population, youth, the <br /> economically disadvantaged and the disabled, including both everyday needs and <br /> disaster transit provision. <br /> Status/Action: Ongoing <br /> 45 <br />