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41 <br /> C. Encourages sustainable economic development <br /> D. Provides equal access to all users <br /> E. Is highly modally and inter-modally integrated and connected <br /> F. Fosters sustainable and efficient use of resources, including financial and <br /> natural resources <br /> G. Protects the County's natural and cultural heritage <br /> H. Uses creative and well-designed infrastructure <br /> I. Is attractive, user-friendly, and easy to understand because of factors <br /> such as signage, brochures, and web pages <br /> J. Respects privacy and citizen rights. <br /> Transportation Goal 1: An efficient and integrated multi-modal transportation <br /> system that protects the natural environment and community character. <br /> Objective T-1.1: Increase the occupancy of automobiles through <br /> ridesharing and other means; and expand the use of public transit <br /> (including bus and rail), walking, and biking as primary modes of travel. <br /> Objective T-1.2: Facilitate the overall development and use of a <br /> transportation system that is more energy-efficient, reduces carbon <br /> emissions, and reduces the use of fossil fuels while promoting the use of <br /> local renewable and sustainable fuels. <br /> Objective T-1.3: Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that <br /> has a positive impact or avoids negative impacts on the natural <br /> environment, including air quality, water resources, biological resources, <br /> and wildlife habitat. <br /> Objective T-1.4: Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that <br /> has a positive impact or avoids negative impacts on the community, <br /> including historical or cultural assets, existing neighborhoods, schools and <br /> recreational facilities, and the overall rural character in Orange County. <br /> Objective T-1.6: Expand the availability and use of public transportation <br /> (including bus and rail) throughout the County to provide better <br /> connections between employment centers, shopping and service <br /> locations, and other key points of interest in both urban and rural areas, <br /> particularly for the County's senior and disabled populations and others <br /> without access to automobiles. <br /> Transportation Goal 2: A multi-modal transportation system that is affordable, <br /> available, and accessible to all users and that promotes public health and safety. <br /> Objective T-2.1: Increase the provision of bikeways and walkways, and <br /> also increase supportive facilities such as bicycle parking zones. <br /> Objective T-2.2: Evaluate and serve special transportation needs of the <br /> senior population, youth, the economically disadvantaged and the <br /> disabled, including both everyday needs and disaster transit provision. <br /> 5 <br />