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~.o ~ <br />"1`he ~~illage Project Comments on the f~r~7ge C;o~rnty Comprehc~~si~~e 1'Ian t..ll~dale I~-~aft 2 <br />1.3.6. RECREATION AND PARKS <br />By investigating new forms of recreation to <br />meet new demands (seniors, changing <br />demands for youth), the County is pro- <br />actively planning for the range of needs and <br />demands that will accompany residential <br />growth. <br />By planning for Joint use of facilities by <br />multiple users and jurisdictions (e.g., the two <br />school systems and recreation departments), <br />the County is encouraging efficient use of <br />land and wise use of public financial <br />resources. <br />1.3.7. TRANSPORTATION <br />The County is actively encouraging <br />alternative modes of transportation and ride- <br />sharing, expanding possibilities for mobility <br />by means other than single-occupant <br />automobiles. Examples of alternative modes <br />of transportation include, but are not limited <br />to: <br />Interconnected pedestrian and bicycle <br />trails; <br />• Transit lanes along major <br />thoroughfares; and <br />• Considering the development of <br />park-and-ride lots that would <br />encourage use of public <br />transportation to travel to and from <br />1.3.7. RECREATION AND PARKS <br />By investigating new forms of recreation to <br />meet new demands (seniors, changing <br />demands for youth), the County is pro- <br />activelyplanning for the range of needs and <br />demands that will accompany residential <br />growth. <br />By planning for joint use of facilities by <br />multiple users and jurisdictions (e.g., the two <br />school systems and recreation departments), <br />the County is encouraging efficient use of <br />land and wise use of public financial <br />resources. <br />1.3.8. TRANSPORTATION <br />The discussion of sustainability in <br />transportation options is inadequate so long <br />as density is left out of the equation. At <br />minimum, state what professional consensus <br />is about the minimum housing and other <br />densities necessary to support public <br />transportation.) <br />The reduction of carbon emissions is an <br />inescapable imperative and the County must <br />actively encourage the transition from <br />automobile dependence to alternative modes <br />of transportation and ride-sharing; <br />~iilles. Examples of altemative modes <br />of transportation include, but are not limited <br />to: <br />• Interconnected pedestrian and bicycle <br />trails; <br />• Dedicated transit lanes along major. <br />thoroughfares making public <br />transportation an expeditious and <br />attractive option; and <br />• Development of <br />park-and-ride lots that ~ <br />encourage the use of public <br />transportation to travel to and from <br />Page 9 July 11, 2008 <br />