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Public Comment Form Truckee 2040
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7776 general plan + downtown specific plan
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Element/Document: (?) *
Mobility Element
First Name
Kathy
E-mail
Last Name
Echols
Instructions: Please use a separate public comment form for each Element/Document. Please select the item you are commenting on; if you have a
general comment, select general comment. Enter the reference number given in the document, if possible. Any comments are welcome. If you have specific
text changes you would like to propose, please provide the language. You may add as many additional item comments as you need.
Items for Comment (?)
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Type: (?) *
Policy
Comment*
Reference Number: (Example: CC -1.A) (?)
Draft Mobility Element
Draft Mobility Element:
Purpose:
"State law also requires that the element contain data
and policies related to the circulation and distribution of water, sewage, storm drainage,and other public utilities. These components are not included
here and instead are incorporated into the Land Use Element."
All of the above -mentioned state requirements are very important and should have their own policy section, rather than be only incorporated into the
Land Use Element.
The availability of water for the proposed growth needs to be thoroughly independently researched and a policy written to address the problem of over-
development and its affect on groundwater availability, water distribution, etc.
I also am in favor of having the current sewage capacity be a factor in development rather than increasing sewage capacity to meet the needs of over-
development.
Comments on Key Policy Questions:
2. Highway 267 (Bypass) widening:
It is important to keep the Bypass to a single travel lane.
I do not agree with the widening of the section near hwy 80
I am opposed to a second Bypass bridge! This is not in alignment with other policies about keeping roads to one lane in each direction. Even the
existing bridge is counter to our goal of town character and unobstructed viewsheds.
3.Yes, policies should be made to address wintertime congestion conditions. Perhaps there could be a re -alignment of lanes during peak ski traffic to
accommodate an "express bus lane" to incentivize public transit to the ski resorts.
4. Are there other available/feasible strategies for reducing auto dependency and if so, what do they look like?
Convenient transit is most important. Bike/walking trails are very important, but it is important to remember that our climate is not conducive to
walking and biking for many months during the winter.
5. What are the tradeoffs of the Pioneer Trail and Bridge Street Extension?
This extension would just bring more traffic into the downtown core.
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