Developing and maintaining relationships with other cities and counties will foster a sense of regionalism that could encourage more consistent planning throughout the metro area. Another aspect of cooperation mean obtaining the support of those individuals most affected by particular roadway improvements to ensure prompt implementation of plans. It could also reduce costs and still accommodate growth. But it requires a long-range vision and commitment. Maintaining and upgrading existing facilities to prevent decay of the older areas of the County will need to be part of any future strategy.
Maintenance is essential to maximize the service life of existing roads and bridges.
Caring for streets, curbs and sidewalks can help prevent decline and decay in older areas. As the roadway system is expanded, air quality requirements and negative impacts to air quality must be taken into consideration. At the same time, if the County does not make roadway improvements, increased travel demand will result in congestion, also having an adverse impact on air quality. Develop multi-modal perspective. Balance maintenance of old with investment of new.