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Public Engagement Summary $ <br /> Open Comment Themes <br /> Accessibility <br /> 3% <br /> F Transit <br /> Roadway <br /> . . <br /> Figure 7. Open comment themes <br /> Bicycle & Pedestrian: Comments that mention bicycle and/or pedestrian paths and facilities. Most <br /> comments specify a need for improved or additional bicycle and pedestrian paths, with a majority <br /> emphasizing safety as a top priority. Responses in this category identified a need for connecting <br /> disjointed parts of the existing bicycle/pedestrian network and improving access to points of interest, <br /> particularly in under-served areas. <br /> • Against Bicycle:Two comments opposed bicycle lanes in rural areas and busier country access <br /> roads. <br /> Transit: Comments mentioning transit-related improvements such as expanded bus routes and stops, <br /> enhanced local and regional transit connectivity, and a desire for new modes of transportation like light <br /> rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), and rideshare. <br /> • Against Transit:Three comments opposed transit.Two commenters suggested that busses and <br /> trains are not a worthwhile investment for the county due to low ridership, and one declared <br /> that they didn't want a bus line in their neighborhood. <br /> Roadway Improvements: Statements pertaining to roadway design and traffic management. An example <br /> is "Widen two lane roads that have become major commuting arteries. Housing developments continue <br />