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Mitigation Measure 4.14-6(c): Consider options for direct access between Byron Road and the northern portion of the site. Any such direct access alternative should include a grade-separated railroad crossing. The Mitigated Plan proposes three railroad crossings, each serving major roadways within the community. The two perimeter "expressways" cross the railroad at grade, with the opportunity for direct access with Byron Road. The central "parkway" crosses at a grade-separated intersection. As this central roadway is intended to primarily connect destinations within the community, it appears to be the appropriate location for an overcrossing. This alternative represents one option as directed by the Draft EIR. Mitigation Measure 4.14-6(e): Eliminate the collector roadway couplet connection between Patterson Pass Road and the town center. The Mitigated Plan relocates the Town Center slightly to the north to situate it adjacent to the linear park and to accommodate the neighborhood plan. The plan maintains the roadway connection to Patterson Pass Road, as this is an important link between residential and employment areas, and a crucial access into the Town Center from a major project roadway and from office-commercial uses along the east edge. Elimination of this roadway would create the need for longer vehicle trips due to circuitous access, would conflict with the basic goal to link jobs and housing, and would negatively impact the viability of the Town Center. IMPACT 4,14-7 (The project would generate a significant demand for 12arkine) Mitigation Measure 4.14-7(b): Develop mixed-use districts to maximize the use of shared parking. The Mitigated Plan proposes a mixed-use district at the Town Center. 4.15 AIR QUALITY IMPACT 415-1 (The project would increase regional emissions of criteria pollutants) Mitigation Measure 4.15-1(a): At the Specific Plan,land uses and densities should be oriented toward pedestrian/bicycle travel for local trips. The strategy should be to place residential uses within one-quarter to one-half mile from commercial uses, schools, and parks. Mitigation Measure 4.15-1(h): The land use mix should attempt to locate mutually- supportive land uses in proximity to one another to reduce trip generation or miles -8- The SWA Group