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c. Parking requirements imposed by the City shall be constantly re- viewed and studied to insure supply is reflective of demand. d. Minimize parking lot access topublic streets to the functional minimum. Goal 5: Support the development of public transit and para-transit systems which will minimize the need for individual automobile travel . Policies: a. Sufficient mobility shall be promoted for all persons, giving special consideration and attention to those who must rely on modes of transportation other than the automobile. b. Adequate transit rider-conveniences,-such as bus shelters and free parking areas, shall be incorporated into activity centers and areas of high transit usage. c. Transit service shall be encouraged within a reasonable walking distance of every resident of the community. d. Additional transit service during off-peak hours to activity outside the community should be encouraged. e. The City will work with the Metropolitan Transit Commission to provide more and better transit service for the community and to provide increased ridership. f. Encourage MTC development of an intra-suburban transit plan. Goal 6: Ensure the provision of pedestrian and bicycle facilities which are consistent with the safe and convenient circulation needs of the pedestrian and the bicyclist. Policies: a. Establish a program of safe pedestrian and bicycle movement throughout the City. b.. Dependency on automobile oriented transportation will be reduced by introducing or improving pedestrian bicycle transit facilities. c. Pedestrian/bicycle corridors shall be considered on minor arterials and collectors to,ensure safe pedestrians travel . d . Safe and convenient pedestrian circulation shall promoted within and to and from activity centers, separated when feasible from vehicular circulation. 90