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, ^ , Pg.23 <br /> Public Safety GOAL: An efficient and effective system <br /> of public safety, including fire, <br /> police and emergency services to <br /> serve the area. <br /> Objectives: To address traffic conTestipn and safety concerns along NC 86. <br /> Tio address concerns regarding railway accidents in the area. <br /> Kiaintain the current level of police protection as further <br /> development of the area occurs. <br /> .11n provide for an adequate level of fire protection throughout <br /> TO ellmina-ta the incidences of uncontrolled and stray dogs in the <br /> Recommended <br /> Actions : Recommend that DOT reduce the speed limit along NC 86 until <br /> I-bad improvements can be made to address the traffic concerns , <br /> als part of the approval process for new development. <br /> Develop and train emergency personnel In railway accident procedures <br /> rtYcularly where hazardous materials are lnvolved, <br /> Encourage the public safety agencies to up-grade patrol of the <br /> alrea as development occurs. <br /> P/ ovlda fire hydrants for areas served by public wmtmr. <br /> Encourage the establishment of Neighborhood Watch programs. <br /> Adopt and enforce an animal control ordinance. <br /> Recreation GOAL: Local recreational facilities, <br /> pcmgrams and opportunities <br /> adequate to meet the diverse <br /> needs of area residents. <br /> Ob'�c��ves� expand and improve recreational opportunities , both passive <br /> - and active, for the residents of the area. <br /> Recommended <br /> Actions: C nsYderation of the acquisition and development of a public <br /> r/ creatlonal area south of Hillsborough. <br /> .Educational Facilities GOAL: Full and equal educational <br /> opportunities and facilities <br /> for area residents within a <br /> reasonable distance of the area <br /> while continuing to improve the <br /> quality of the county-wide <br /> educational system. <br /> Objectives : T minimize redistricting and lengthy travel for primary school <br /> s udents residing in the area. <br />