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103 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> E.8: Designate wildlife crossings where animal strikes are high. <br /> E.9: Ensure long term protection of local watersheds. <br /> Table 25 Segment F Objectives <br /> F.1: Reduce automobile congestion delay times in response to projected traffic demand growth through the <br /> corridor. <br /> F.2: Improve access between US 70 and 1 40/1 85 <br /> F.3: Improve bus service reliability. <br /> F.4: Improve accessibility of existing bus stops. <br /> F.S: Construct accessible bus shelters that serve Hillsborough's employment centers. <br /> F.6: Construct accessible bus shelters that serve Hillsborough's residential communities. <br /> F.7: Accommodate all transportation modes in roadway improvement projects. <br /> F.B.: Slow automobile traffic throughout the corridor. <br /> F.9: Extend sidewalk connectivity to anticipated growth areas. <br /> F.10: Establish gateways to Hillsborough. <br /> F.11: Expand transit by partnerships with service providers in Orange County. <br /> F.12: Improve bicycle connectivity between residential and commercial centers in Hillsborough. <br /> F.13: Expand regional transit services to residential centers in the corridor. <br /> F.14: Further connect the trail system to the urban active transportation network. <br /> F.15: Ensure long term protection of local watersheds. <br /> 5.2 Roadway Improvements <br /> 5.2.1 Infrastructure Improvements <br /> 5.2.1.1 Reduce automobile congestion delay times in response to project traffic demand growth through the <br /> corridor. <br /> Population and job growth in the corridor is projected to generate significantly more car trips by 2050 than present <br /> conditions.Although US 70 currently experiences a high level of traffic service, the roadway does not have the capacity to <br /> absorb these additional trips without significantly increasing corridor congestion. Subsequent delay times would have <br /> implications for freight and emergency service travel, as well as everyday commuting and recreation.To offset this, this <br /> study proposes the following infrastructure projects, depicted in Figure 20: <br /> o A.15.1:When US 70 is widened to a four-lane divided facility from McBane Store Road to Buckhorn Road, <br /> include multimodal facilities. <br /> 0 13.1.1: When US 70 is widened to a four-lane divided facility from Buckhorn Road to Lloyds Dairy Road, <br /> include multimodal facilities. <br /> 94 Recommendations <br />