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ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 78 <br /> Policy Recommendations <br /> Our team reviewed goals,objectives,and policies from the included plans to identify common transportation desires <br /> for Orange County.330 policies were identified relating to roadway,multi-modal,transit,freight,land use,and other <br /> development.Appendix V lists the policies broken down by category.Examining these policies,13 overarching goals <br /> were identified.Table 4.1 lists the overarching transportation goals and objectives. <br /> Goals Objectives <br /> Protect Human and Natural I <br /> Environment and minimize Reduce emissions,GHG,and energy consumption. <br /> Climate Change Reduce negative impacts on natural and cultural environment. <br /> Connect people to jobs,education and other important destinations <br /> using all modes. <br /> Connect people and - - Ensure transportation needs are met for all populations(especially <br /> the aging and youth,economically disadvantaged, mobility impaired, <br /> and minorities). <br /> Promote and ExpandEnhance transit services,amenities and facilities. <br /> Multimodal &Affordable Improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities. <br /> Choices Increase utilization of affordable non-auto travel modes <br /> Allow people and goods to move with minimal congestion,time <br /> delay,and greater reliability. <br /> Manage •- - Promote Travel Demand Management (TDM,such as carpool, <br /> Reliability vanpool and park-and-ride). <br /> Enhance Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS,such as ramp <br /> metering,dynamic signal phasing and vehicle detection systems). <br /> Increase proportion of highways and highway assets in 'Good' <br /> condition. <br /> Maintain transit vehicles,facilities and amenities in the best <br /> prove I nf rastructu re operating condition. <br /> Condition & Resilience Improve the condition of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and <br /> amenities. <br /> Promote resilience planning and practices. <br /> Support autonomous,connected,and electric vehicles. <br /> Ensure that transportation investments do not create <br /> disproportionate negative impacts for any community,especially <br /> Ensure Equity& Participation communities of concern. <br /> Promote equitable public participation among all communities, <br /> especially among communities of concern. <br /> Promote Safety, - Increase safety of travelers and residents. <br /> Well-Being Promote public health through transportation choices. <br /> Improve freight movement. <br /> Stimulate Economic Vitality Coordinate land use and transportation. <br /> • Opportunity Target funding to the most cost-effective solutions. Improve project <br /> delivery for all modes. <br /> Table 4.1:Goals and Objectives <br /> Orange County Transportation Multimodal Plan PAGE 39 <br />