Strategic Deployment Plan - sacog

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Yuba County General Plan
http://www.yubacomdev.org/planning/gp/1996GP_Vol2_Complete.pdf
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DOCUMENT
Adequate opportunity for higher densities in a variety of locations, including single family,
multiple family and cluster developments.
Industrial/business parks shall be located with access to the regional transportation network and
in areas where adequate infrastructure and services are available or can be made available.
Diversify and expand the local economy, including promotion of recreation and tourism, while
retaining the benefits of growth locally.
The utilization of sites along State Highways 70, 65 and 20 by uses which would attract business
activity from traffic passing through Yuba County shall be encouraged and promoted.
Development of a comprehensive circulation system providing adequate levels of service while
minimizing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through appropriate application of alternative forms of
transportation, including consideration of existing rail lines in future transportation planning.
Development of a program to regularly monitor traffic levels to confirm the adequacy of current
roadway improvements and assist in prioritizing future improvements.
Closely coordinate land use planning and transportation planning to assure that roadways and
other forms of transportation are adequate to handle projected need.
Continuing promotion of regional transportation planning through appropriate intergovernmental
forums, including but not limited to the regular update of the Yuba Sutter Congestion Management
Plan.
Evaluation and consideration of the effects of future land use changes on regional circulation,
including State Highways 65, 70 and 20, as part of future land use decision making.
Through-traffic routes and truck routes shall be designated by the County to discourage the use of
neighborhood roadways, particularly Local/Residential Streets, by truck traffic.
Project-specific environmental reviews shall include alternative roadway alignments that reduce
or avoid impacts to nearby residents and businesses.
Identification and incorporation of bikeways into the circulation system where it is determined
that non-automobile travel modes are appropriate.
Utilitarian and commuter bicycling facilities shall have higher priority than recreational facilities.
Utilitarian trips include those made to work, school, shopping, appointments and similar
destinations.
The needs of bicyclists shall be considered when new roads are constructed or existing roads are
upgraded.
Secure bicycle parking shall be provided at or near public buildings, business districts, parks,
playgrounds, shopping centers, schools, transit terminals, bus stops, and other bicycle traffic
generators.
The County shall promote mixed use development projects which incorporate residential,
commercial and employment opportunities in a manner which reduces dependence on the private
automobile.
Adoption of the Yuba-Sutter Bikeway Master Plan and establishment of an ongoing bikeway and
trail facility planning and development process under the auspices of an interested group such as
the Trails Commission.
Promote alternatives to single occupant automobile commuting, including paratransit, public
transit and various forms of non-automotive travel, in order to reduce roadway congestion and
enhance air quality.
Promote development patterns which reduce automobile trips, including out-of-county commutes,
in order to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.
As population increases, the County shall support the development of multimodal transportation
centers which integrate heavy rail, light rail and bus services.
097860000 SACOG ITS Strategic Deployment Plan
Existing Conditions Summary Report 050105 47 Task 1.1 – ITS Existing Conditions Report
03/15/05