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Approved 12/19/12 AGENDA ITEM VII: BOARD COMMENTS Paul Guthrie: I would like to talk about how this committee could operate and what we should seek to do in the topic of transportation. Are we planning for the County we were or the County we are likely to be? The dialogue I hear is about the County we are and not looking ahead. The reality is that we don't have a transportation system today that can handle it. You can either leave it alone for 5 -20 years or say what we are going to do or take small, smart steps now. I would like to begin to think about how we should begin to address these types of issues. Sam Lasris: You mean beyond the long term transportation plan we deal with? Paul Guthrie: There is nothing wrong with those but they are a bureaucratic nightmare. In addition, we should think about these things too. I ran a national advisory committee and the first thing I learned was the bosses don't have a clue about how to use an advisory committee well so you have to push the bosses to have a meaningful impact. Annette Jurgelski: We would want to push for the ' /z cent sales tax (i.e. letters to the Editor). We should be coming up with suggestions for our own area. I see needs for the seniors in my community. Jeff Charles: I am concerned about what the special needs for seniors for the last two to four years of driving (better lighting at night). Darcy Zorio: Aging in place. Seniors being able to live in their own house. Paul Guthrie: But there is no transportation system once a day. There are people that are walking there, four or five miles per day. Jeff Charles: I have talked about the advent of new personal vehicle technology (i.e. scooters). Cars don't have room to pass them. How do you integrate those vehicles with those who have posted speed limits of 35 to 45 miles per hour? Paul Guthrie: As far as future development in Orange County, where would you place schools, business or senior centers or other facilities that serve a larger population? I don't think the CTP will do that. There are two key ingredients that I don't see. One is the availability of water and sewer. Randy Marshall: My guess is the rural buffer is going to collapse from all kinds of pressure. The rural buffer is the reason the water and sewer has extended into the county but we don't want to talk about it and it's not on the agenda doesn't mean it won't happen. You need to look at future trends and what we need to plan for to manage the transition. Amy Cole: Looking at the land development and the Orange County. I look to outside sources (i.e. documentary on Portland Oregon). I think about when I retire, I will have to move because if the transportation isn't fixed, I will not be able to go to the places I am going now. I think everyone should take advantage of public transportation. Sam Lasris: I agree with Amy in that we have to look at transportation linked land use planning and 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a guide but it doesn't get us to where we want to be.