T he full impact of new development and changes in land use on transportation systems, and the cost of mitigating this impact, is not adequately addressed. The preservation of transportation corridors is inadequate. The appearance of road arteries needs improvement. The construction and maintenance of transportation facilities negatively impacts the environment, particularly water quality. Driveway access to arterial roads are not sufficiently controlled.
Traffic volume exceeds the capacity of street networks.
The negative affects of new roads on neighborhoods. The City and County shall initiate and support increased funding from state, and federal agencies to improve the flow of people and products to and in the City and County. The City and County shall support improved non-highway transportation facilities to access the area. New development and improvements to existing facilities shall make provision for a comprehensive network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including pedestrian causeways, breezeways and crossings, on collector streets and major arterials. These facilities will provide an alternative to the automobile.