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~~ 5 Goals and objectives the coalition endorses with minor changes or as is, 3rd page TRANSPORTATION- minor Chan es recommended continued T-3.2: "Develop and adopt a Comprehensive Transportation Plan that addresses and maps future strategies for all transportation modes, i~acluding bicycle/pedestrian facilities, I~ighways (including a functional classification of roads and a Collector Street Plan), and transit facilities (including infra-city and intercity rail). " T-3.4: "Make necessary multi-modal transportation improvements to service lands that are slated for future intense development, such as Economic Development Districts -with emphasis on investments fox non-automobile accessibility." T-4.2: "Improve coordination of all greenways, bikeways, and public transit routes and services within Orange County and the Triangle F~.egion." TRANSPORTATION -endorsed as is T-1.3: "Increase safety on existing Orange County bicycle transportation routes." T-1.5: "Expand the availability and use of public transportation throughout the county to provide better access between employment centers, shopping and se~wice locations, and other key points of interest, particularly for the county's senior and disabled populations." T-1.6: "Construct bicycle facilities in Orange County that will make cycling for transportation purposes safer, more convenient, and more efficient.". Goal 2: "A multi-modal transportation ystem that is affordable, available, and accessible to all users." 'T-2.1: "Increase t/~eprovision of bikeways, walkways, and supportive facilities such as bicycleparking hones." Goal 4: ".A regionally-integrated, multi-modal transportation planning process." T-4.1: "fork with nearby jurisdictions to integrate Orange County plans with regional goals and objectives for an isatermodal tra~asportation ystem to meet projected travel demand that reduces congestion a~ad reliance on single occupancy vehicles." ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -minor changes recommended ED-1.3: "Develop clear criteria d~ning desirable socially, economically and ecologically sustainable businesses for the next five years." ED-2.5: " Designate suitable land to accommodate the expansion andgrowth of commercial and industrial uses ~e-e~~ty-in areas that are desirable and attractive to corporate users." ED-2.7: "Select industrial sites in Economic Development Areas based on present and planned sipporting ystems, such as water and sewers capacity, presence of a local workforce, andgood highway or rail access, and ~'ec~~~:~minimize detrimental local and global environmental impacts or negative social ~~ outcomes. " ED-3.3: "Form partnerships with Durham Tech, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel HilllCarrboro Schools, Orange County Schools, and others to provide adequate training and education to enable County workers to obtain ~h~;~~~`~Jobs that pay a living income and benefits." ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -endorsed as is ED-1.1 Focus public education efforts on sustainability issues, looking at the social, economic and environmental contributions of local businesses, " ED-1.6: "Provide outreach; recog~aition andl or expedited service to new and existing businesses that meet development criteria." ED-2.1: "Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by water and sewer." ED-2.2: "Encourage mixed use pr jects that support walkable communities." ED-2.3: "Promote public transportation, alternative modes of transportation, and encourage carpooling and pdrk-and-ride participation." ED-2.10: "Extend water and sewer into all three Economic Development Districts." Goal 3: "Effective systems to train and support residents and those who work in Orange County." Urx3atc.cl: <.}./~#•/(}g '1,.ta.napr>rtat7oca T?lem.c:ut