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3 <br /> • A variety of regional fixed route public transit and accessible on demand <br /> transportation options in addition to a commuter options program designed to <br /> facilitate alternatives to single occupancy commuting <br /> • Innovative programs such as the Community Climate Action Tax Grant program, <br /> food policy programs, and inter-jurisdictional climate action collaborations <br /> • Abundant green spaces that allow the majority of County residents access within <br /> a '/2 mile walk of their residence <br /> Orange County's LEED for Cities and Communities certification provides a consistent <br /> performance measure to benchmark progress both internally and in comparison with <br /> other communities. This enables us to evaluate where we stand in our commitment to <br /> sustainability and to identify the opportunities that will help us make more progress with <br /> climate action, resiliency and our transition to clean, renewable energy. <br /> This certification also acknowledges the hard work of our amazing staff, advisory boards <br /> and partnerships that work together to achieve the County's outstanding progress in <br /> instituting programs and policies aimed at promoting sustainability, social equity, <br /> economic resilience and quality of life. Celebrating our success and the progress we've <br /> made is important and will help fuel our continued efforts towards advancing and <br /> achieving our sustainability goals. <br /> Orange County is excited to join the nearly 200 cities and communities represented in <br /> almost 180 countries and territories across the globe participating in LEED. <br /> Orange County staff are working together with the Towns on a press release and a joint <br /> announcement which will be planned for late Spring. <br />