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Jail • S • LUDO J: JJNM UA UtVAKIMtNI Ur IKANJNUKIAIIUN NO .314J N 3/J <br /> Mr. Funderburg <br /> December 30, 2004 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • In lieu of reliance on the automobile for every trip, the Department supports the <br /> concept of a local circulation system which is pedestrian-, bicycle-, and transit- <br /> friendly in order to enable residents to choose alternative modes of transportation. <br /> Also, a mixture of land uses creates opportunities to substitute walking for driving. <br /> Improved transit accommodation through the provision of park and ride facilities, <br /> signal prioritization, or other enhancements can also improve mobility. <br /> • Given the importance of mobility options, the project should provide an assessment of <br /> how various transportation options will be incorporated into the development. <br /> Specifically,pedestrian and bicycle access to and through the subject site should be <br /> provided, and Transportation Demand Management strategies such as carpool and <br /> vanpool formation and parking addressed as well. The manner in which land is <br /> developed can have a profound effect on the viability of alternative transportation <br /> options. Compact, mixed-use "village" centers designed at a human (pedestrian / <br /> bicycle) scale enable residents and visitors to achieve a high level of mobility. The <br /> Department encourages the applicant to incorporate design features which promote <br /> walking and bicycling, vastly expanded public transit options, accessibility for <br /> children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, and transit priority treasures to <br /> make travel times competitive with the automobile. <br /> If you have any questions or would like to discuss our comments in more detail, please <br /> contact Dan Brewer at(209) 948-7142 (e-mail: dan.brewer(a-,dot.ca.gov) or me at (209) <br /> 941-1921. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> i <br /> TOM DUMAS, Chief <br /> Office of Intermodal Planning <br /> i <br /> I <br /> f <br /> '' altran.c imptaver niohilery aemss Laliforwia- s <br /> I <br />