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GOALS The following is a listing of general goal statements which are intended to define the City's objectives in regard to Transportation. Following each Goal statement is a brief "application" of that Goal. Following the goal and application section is detailed list of policies. These Policies are intended to guide the implementation steps which the City will take in carrying out the Goal. Goal • Reduce the need for transportation facilities by combining or concentrating related land use activities when feasible. Application As result of over dependency on the automobile and inadequate land use planning and development, transportation facilities have become one of the largest single land uses within most communities. This situation reflects an inefficient and costly use of land resources. The same factors of high automobile orientation and inadequate planning of Land use have generated segregation of living and working environments. While some separation of such activities is desirable and indeed mandatory in certain cases, little consideration has been given to the implications on individual portions of the population such as the elderly. Furthermore, in an attempt to provide a choice of living and working environments some reduction of the typical separation of uses should be provided. SYSTEMS 1.7 In response to this situation, the community should develop a high intensity activity center which contains high density housing in conjunction with service and commercial activities. In addition, residential neighborhoods should be within easy access of service and commercial facilities which meet day -to -day convenience shopping needs. Goal • Provide a balanced transportation system giving attention to all modes and related activities. Application The planning of transportation facilities should consider mobility needs and the role each transportation mode can play in meeting those needs. To date, transportation facilities have largely been geared to the automobile. While it remains important to provide adequate and functional facilities for automobile travel, the transportation system must adequately provide for the mobility of all persons. Therefore, efforts should be directed toward expanding transit service and facilities. A balanced transportation system also demands adequate provisions for vehicle storage. While highly related to land use and land use efficiency, storage or parking is an important consideration which must be viewed as a contribution to the efficient operation of transportation. Likewise, the LITTLE CANADA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 74 LOCAL AND REGIONAL SYSTEMS