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May 6, 2008 Draft Comprehensive Plan ~, <br />Planning Board's Table of Proposed Revisions Minus Line Items Revised by BOCC °' <br />(Line items revised by the BOCC have been noted where applicable) <br /> ~ J ~ ~ <br /> PB Proposed Revision ° w ~ ~ . <br /> (Chapter breaks and new objectives are shaded) ~ a N a ° <br /> ~ <br /> ~ <br /> <br />~ c~j v <br /> <br />- ~ <br />ow <br />~ <br />a~ <br />°; a ~ Oma Dm <br /> <br /> <br /> . Along standing position of <br /> Orange County has been that new roads and the significant widening of <br /> existing roads does little to improve the transportation system. Orange ELAB g/10/2008 <br />4) 9-20 7-10 County has traditionally directed its resources to improve alternatives to the Staff <br /> single passenger motorized vehicle as the primary means of transportation. <br /> The focus has been on public transportation improving traffic flow, <br /> alleviating congestion at busy intersections improving safety for cyclists and <br /> those who choose to walk. <br /> Planning Board recommendation not accepted by BOCC or accepted <br />5) 9-20 11-12 with additional revisions. See BOCC Table of Revisions. <br /> ..., these pollution emissions need to be reduced. The challen a for Oran e <br /> County is to: <br />6) 9-20 18 1 Reduce the projected increase in vehicle miles traveled. Staff 9/10/2008 <br /> 2. Increase mass transit rider ship <br /> 3. Reduce the use of fossil fuels <br /> The County +s-in-need-e# needs a comprehensive transportation plan that <br />7) 9-20 19-20 identifies long-term, coordinated goals for planning the County's Staff 9/10/2008 <br /> transportation system of roads, bikeways, ... <br />11/06/08 All comments from the May and August Public Hearings were considered by the Planning Board during its review process. 28 of 32 <br />