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Approval of the US 70 West Multimodal Corridor Study will demonstrate County's commitment <br /> to multi-mobility, transit access, and safety of the transportation as an important local priority. <br /> It also demonstrates to local, regional and state partners that the County, like NCDOT's Complete <br /> Streets, sees the road network as equitable for all travelers, not favoring one over the other, and <br /> acknowledges that a traveler throughout the course of their day will walk one place, ride another, <br /> drive to and from a third, and bike yet another. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact at this time. Local approval of study allows County <br /> opportunity to pursue state and federal funding for transportation improvements along the <br /> corridor. It also allows County staff to utilize it in development review process for the dedication <br /> of right-of-way for future state funded improvements and the construction of bike/ped facilities <br /> through enforcement of County's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this <br /> item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs, and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves <br /> and their dependents. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Goal impact is <br /> applicable to this item: <br /> • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION <br /> Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) <br /> promoting public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy <br /> vehicles, and 3) otherwise minimizing the need for travel. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): Recommend BOCC approve US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br />