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areas slated for economic development projects. In addition, consider these <br />“city-like” rules in “urban” transition land use classifications of the county to <br />protect existing community value. <br />5. Transportation Issues: Evaluate the need for better public transit in rural <br />areas, including senior citizen mobility. Determine if rural “transit oriented <br />development” could be hubs of transit located in the rural community nodes. <br />Accent focus on transit dependent populations and their connection to other <br />transit infrastructure. <br />6. Wireless and Broadband Access: The County (IT Department) is currently <br />undertaking a study regarding wireless and broadband access in rural areas. <br />Many rural areas lack reliable access to these services and solutions to <br />providing areas with these services should be sought. <br />7. Long-Term Planning for Potable Water and Waste: Planning for potable <br />water and waste (wastewater and solid waste) should continue to be a topic <br />for study and discussion as growth in Orange County continues. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 82 82