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7 <br /> A system of inter-connections between all water suppliers should be completed. <br /> • (CHANGE THE ABOVE TO: A system of inter-connections between all water suppliers <br /> within Orange County should be in place for emergency use.) <br /> ► The EDC should work to fund the Utility Extension Fund by re-investment of repayments <br /> from projects of the Fund, and the Fund should be increased at an accelerated rate. <br /> (CHANGE THE ABOVE TO: The EDC should work to fund the Utility Extension Fund <br /> by re-investment of repayments from projects of the Fund, and the Fund should be <br /> increased.) <br /> Telecommunication System Goals <br /> ► All provider companies should be encouraged to keep up with technology. <br /> ► Region-wide extended area calling is a goal. <br /> ► Local planning organizations should pro-actively address the need for telecommunication <br /> equipment and facilities. <br /> Road Goals <br /> b. A by-pass around Hillsborough is a high priority. <br /> (CHANGE THE ABOVE TO: A western bypass around Hillsborough is a high priority.) <br /> ► The EDC should insist on the planned expansion of support roads to economic <br /> development districts. <br /> ► The EDC should support and encourage regional planning. <br /> (CHANGE THE ABOVE TO: The EDC should support and encourage regional <br /> transporation planning.) <br /> Mass Transit Goals <br /> ► Mass transit should be encouraged whenever possible, done in conjunction with changes in <br /> the Land Use Plan. <br /> ► The EDC should work with appropriate groups to develop long-term plans for mass <br /> transit service to the Economic Development Districts. <br /> (ADD THE FOLLOWLNG: To reduce reliance on the single passenger automobile, the <br /> EDC should support efforts to develop alternative modes of transporation, including <br /> pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths, car pooling and van pooling, as well as public transit.) <br />