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51 <br /> these nodes. Evaluate non-residential acreage thresholds and determine if <br /> changes are necessary. <br /> 10.Transportation Issues: Evaluate the need for better public transit in rural <br /> areas, including senior citizen mobility, transit dependent and commuter <br /> populations. Determine if rural "transit oriented development" could be hubs <br /> of transit located in the rural community nodes. Accent focus on transit <br /> dependent populations and their connection to other transit infrastructure. <br /> 11.Wireless and Broadband Access: The County (IT Department) completed <br /> a study regarding wireless and broadband access in rural areas and is in the <br /> beginning stages of partnering with providers to implement a program, which <br /> will begin in the northern portion of the county. Coordinate with EMS for <br /> comingled use of towers for public safety, private use (with revenue), and <br /> public wireless augmentation. <br /> 12.Long-Term Planning for Potable Water and Waste Disposal: Planning for <br /> potable water and waste (wastewater and solid waste) should continue to be <br /> a topic for study (i.e., supportive infrastructure analysis) and discussion as <br /> growth in Orange County continues. <br /> 13.Mass Gathering/Special Events: Revisions to UDO regarding mass <br /> gathering and special events (must wait until after Emergency <br /> Services/Attorney's Office enacts a Mass Gathering Ordinance) <br />