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Ms.Allen ``� -�dptember 14, 2005 PA-0500583 GP Page 3 • If transit service is not currently available, but is planned for the area in the future, easements should be reserved to provide for future improvements such as bus turnouts, loading areas, route signs and shade structures. Appropriations made to facilitate public or mass transit will help mitigate trips generated by the project. Direct pedestrian access to the main entrance of the project from existing or potential public transit stops and provide appropriately designed sidewalks. Such access should consist of paved walkways or ramps and should be physically separated from parking areas and vehicle access routes. Specifically: Bus turnout(s) should be planned near the entrance(s) of the development for school bus loading to accommodate school-age children. • Sidewalks and bikeways should be installed throughout as much of the project as possible and should be connected to any nearby existing and planned open space areas, parks, schools, residential areas, commercial areas, etc., to encourage walking and bicycling. Connections to nearby public uses and commercial areas should be made as direct as possible to promote walking for some trips. Pedestrian and bike-oriented design reduces motor vehicle usage and their effects on air quality. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to separate pedestrian and bicycle pathways from vehicle paths. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to be accommodating and appropriately sized for anticipated future pedestrian and bicycle use. Such pathways should be easy to navigate, designed to facilitate pedestrian movement through the project, and create a safe environment for all potential users (pedestrian, bicycle and disabled) from obstacles and automobiles. Pedestrian walkways should be created to connect all buildings throughout the project. The walkways should create a safe and inviting walking environment for people wishing to walk from one building to another. Mid- block paths should be installed to facilitate pedestrian movement through long blocks (over 500' in length) and cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks should be designed for high visibility (brightly painted, different color of concrete, etc.) when crossing parking lots, streets and similar vehicle paths. Clearly marked and highly visible pedestrian accesses create a safer environment for both pedestrians and vehicles. Pathways through the project should be built in anticipation of future growth/development. • As many energy conserving and emission reducing features as possible should be included in the project. Energy conservation measures include both energy conservation through design and operational energy conservation. Examples include (but are not limited to): - Increased energy efficiency(above California Title 24 Requirements). See http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/ - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E) - Energy efficient lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems. See http://www.energystar.gov/ - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See http://www.advancedbuildings.org - Install solar water-heating system(s) - The project should include as many clean alternative energy features as possible to promote energy self- sufficiency. Examples include (but are not limited to): photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc. Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy equipment. See http://www.dsireusa.org/, http://www.enerpv.ca.gov/renewables/, and http://rredG.nrel.gov/ - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels) See hftp://www.eere.energy.gov/RE/solar passive.html - Programmable thermostat(s)for all heating and cooling systems - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Porch, patio and walkway overhangs - Ceiling fans, whole house fans - Natural gas fireplaces (instead of wood-burning fireplaces or heaters) - Pre-wire the unit(s)with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines - Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment - Natural gas lines (if available to this area) and electrical outlets in backyard or patio areas to encourage the use of gas and/or electric barbecues - Low or non-polluting incentives items should be provided with each residential unit (such items could include electric lawn mowers, reel mowers, leaf vacuums, electric trimmers and edgers, gas or electric barbecues, etc.) - High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. See http://eetd.lbi.gov/coolroof/