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TO BE DELETED AND REPLACED WITH PROPOSED i SECTION 2.6 TRANSPORTATION _ 33 While roads in these areas are adequate for existing land use, some additional major or local road construction may be needed in those areas, depending upon the intensity of development. The following general guidelines should be used in the County's review of future development plans as related to the need for additional roadway infrastructure. Implementation Guidelines Spacing: Lased on existing development and land use, current spacing is adequate. If more than an additional 100 dwelling units are anticipated within one of the superblocks described above, or in any area with greater than two miles between arterial, collector, or major local roads, consideration should be given to the construction of new public roads or the extension of existing major local roads to further divide the block. Location: The initial planning for one - of the above facilities would be to physically bisect a superblock in order to derive the greatest benefit. However, there are geographical considerations that may alter such placement. Major creek crossings and severely steep topography should be avoided. Generally the maximum grade for such a facility would be approximately 7-9%. Need: Because different levels and types of development intensity will generate varying amounts of traffic, the need for additional facilities should be determined based on the County Land Use Plan and on specific development plans. The Planning Staff should review transportation needs as development occurs, as provided for in Article 13 of the zoning ordinance. Any needed additional collector or major local road facilities should be provided as public roads in order to ensure maintenance and access by the general public. OTHER SIGNIFICANT TRANSPORTATION ELEMENTS Orange County's transportation system is dominated by the road network, but is not entirely defined by it. Rail facilities and air services additionally comprise the transportation system and contribute to the movement of people and goods through Orange County. ail Facilities. Orange County -is served by the Southern Railroad which traverses the central portion of the County in an east/west direction through Eno Hillsborough and Cheeks Townships parallel to the I-85/US 70 corridor. The Southern Railroad also serves the southern portion of the._.Carrboro/Chapel Hill area, although.this segment of the line is now rarely used. ........... 2.6-1.7 __