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23 <br /> Inputs Inputs Inputs Inputs <br /> What we heard What we heard What we heard What we heard <br /> How Public Input <br /> Shaped the Plan Insights Insights <br /> What it means&why it matters What it means why it matters <br /> Community visioning and <br /> draft network engagement <br /> shaped the goals,guiding <br /> principles,proposed network, uiding Principles <br /> and the pr�oritization approach, How it connects <br /> ensuring the draft Orange <br /> County Trails Plan is grounded COI tM <br /> in community values, <br /> Trams Plat► <br /> What it looks like <br /> Draft Orange CaunsyTralls Plan-Book ofCounry Commissloners Warksesslon I RPNI 16,3036 I Sl <br /> Slide#12 <br /> Guiding Principles <br /> REFLECT LOCAL CHARACTER PRIORITIZE USER SAFETY CULTIVATE COMMUNITY WELLNESS <br /> Trails should seamlessly integrate into Safety is essential for encouraging The frail network should help build <br /> the surrounding landscape and reflect trail use.Thoughtful trail design a happier,healthier community by <br /> the unique identity of each community with universal access,adequate supporting physical activity,mental <br /> they pass through-from rural to urban visibility,clear wayfinding,and health,and social well-beingthrough <br /> and everything in between-to foster safe crossings should be at the opportunities for recreation,relaxation, <br /> a stronger sense of identity and place forefront to keep pedestrians and and connection with nature. <br /> across Orange County. cyclists safe and comfortable. <br /> ADVANCE ACCESS&EQUITY EXPANDTRAVELDPTIONS DESIGN FDR LONGEVITY <br /> All Orange County residents-regardless of To be effective,the trail network Trails should be designed and <br /> age,ability,income,orlocation-deserve should provide viable alternatives constructed using best practices that <br /> safe and convenient access to outdoor to vehicle transportation and promote long-term resilience,ease of <br /> exploration.The trail network should encourage mare active modes of maintenance,and adaptability,allowing <br /> prioritize connectivity to historically travel,like biking or walking,by the network to evolve asthe county <br /> underserved areas,promote inclusion,and connecting key points of interest grows and community priorities change <br /> ensure diverse community needs are met. across the county. over time. <br />