Minutes - 20081014 - Work Session

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Objective T-1.2: (Ongoing) Facilitate the overall development and use of a transportation system that is more energy- efficient, reduces carbon emissions, and reduces the use of fossil fuels while promoting the use of local renewable and sustainable fuels. (Note to reader: This is the second part of current Objective T-1.1, expanded) Objective T-1.3: (Ongoing) Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that has a positive impact or at least minimizes negative impacts on the natural environment, including air quality, water resources, biological resources, and wildlife habitat. (Note to reader: This is the first part of current Objective T-1.2, expanded) Objective T-1.4: (Ongoing) Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that has a positive impact or at least minimizes negative impacts on the community, including historical or cultural assets, existing neighborhoods, schools and recreational facilities, and the overall rural character in Orange County. (Note to reader: This is the second part of current Objective T-1.2, expanded.) Objective T-1.5: (Medium Term) Identify prime viewsheds along major transportation corridors and protect these areas for their scenic and natural resource values. (Note to reader: This is current Objective T-1.4) Objective T-1.6: (Long Tern) Expand the availability and use of public transportation (including bus and rail) throughout the County to provide better connections between employment centers, shopping and service locations, and other key points of interest in both urban and rural areas, particularly for the County's senior and disabled populations and others without access to automobiles. Transportation Goal 2: A multi-modal transportation system that is affordable, available, and accessible to all users and that promotes public health and safety. Objective T-2.1: (Ongoing) Increase the provision of bikeways and walkways, and also increase supportive facilities such as bicycle parking zones. Objective T-2.2: (Ongoing) Evaluate and serve special transportation needs of the senior population, youth, the economically disadvantaged and the disabled, including both everyday needs and disaster transit provision. Objective T-2.3: (Ongoing) Increase county-wide access for emergency vehicles, including ways to improve response times, both for existing and new developments. Objective T-2.4: (Ongoing) Improve the provision of public transit facilities and services, and also increase supportive facilities for transit, such as park and ride lots.