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<br />TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS <br />IMPROVEMENTS <br /> <br />An interconnected street net\"ork, tr:Itlsit sen'lce, <br />pedestrian mubility and bicycle facilities form <br />the backbone for successful revitalization of the <br />neighborhood. Recommendations within this section <br />addres:; how the current transportation network can be <br />enhanced to improve the safety and mobility of existing <br />residents v.-hile establishing the necessary framework to <br />accommodate future redc<::elopmem proposals. <br /> <br />The top graphic shows a disconnected street network contributes <br />to a lack of connectivity among land uses, such as in the South dale <br />Neighborhood. <br /> <br /> <br />The bottom graphic shows land uses that are connected by the <br />transportation network. <br /> <br />ransportatlon an ccess oa s <br />Create a compact and connected neighborhood <br />that encourages pedestrian activity 'Nithout <br />excluding automobiles <br />Promote a range of transportation options. <br />Streets should be designed to promote safe and <br />efficient use by walkers, bikers and drivers. <br />Incorporate a network of streets of various sizes <br />and functions. <br />[I Improve connections within the neighborhood <br />and improve access to underutilized areas. <br />II Connect the neighborhood to adjacent <br />neighborhoods and the region. <br />Improve transit servIce. <br /> <br />Below is the resulting walking and driving patterns when land uses <br />are disconnected. Travel distances are much longer. All trips must <br />use one road, such as Rimrock Road or East Badger, so these roads <br />are busy and fast <br /> <br /> <br />Above is the resulting walking and driving patterns when (and uses <br />are connected. Travel trips are shorter and more walkab(e, and <br />roads can be smafler and slower. <br /> <br />_ JULY 2008 <br /> <br />II- <br />