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263 <br />Objective T-1.3 <br />Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that has a positive impact <br />or at least minimizes negative impacts on the natural environment, <br />including air quality, water resources (wetlands, streams, water supply <br />watersheds) biological resources, and wildlife habitat. <br />Objective T-1.4 <br />Develop new transportation facilities in a manner that has a positive impact <br />or at least minimizes negative impacts on the community, including. <br />historical or cultural assets, existincLneighborhoods, schools and ' <br />recreational facilties, and the overall rural character in Orange County. <br />Objective T-1.5 <br />Identify prime viewsheds alonq_major transportation corridors and protect <br />these areas for their scenic and natural resource values. <br />B. Transportation Goal 3 which will become Goal 4 (starts on page 9-32, <br />also numbered page 44 in the August 25 packet) <br />Efficient and safe traffic movement along Orange County's routes and <br />corridors. <br />Delete Objective T-3.2 which would have become T-4.2, since it is now <br />covered under Objective T-1.1. Change it to the following: <br />Construct new bicycle facilities in Orange County that will make cycling for <br />transportation purposes safer and more convenient. <br />(This is similar to Objective T-1.7 under Goal 1 in the May 6 document.) <br />Change Objective T-3.4 which will become T-4.4 <br />Reduce the use of fossil fuels and increase local production, distribution, <br />and use of renewable, sustainable fuels. <br />Change Objective T-3.8 which will become T-4.8 <br />Increase safety awareness between car drivers and bicycle riders, and <br />increase safety for pedestrians. <br />OVERALL COMMENTS <br />I was impressed by all the work that has gone into the comprehensive plan, <br />and noted the length and complexity of the document. I appreciate all that <br />has been done by our advisory boards and stafF, and by the public in their <br />comments. <br />The public hearing agenda abstract lists as one purpose of the hearing to <br />