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Kittitas County Transportation Element 2oi8 <br />TRANSPORTATION NETWORK OVERVIEW <br />Kittitas County possesses a rich and diverse mix of <br />land uses and destinations that require a specialized <br />transportation plan to ensure efficient mobility and <br />accessibility throughout the County. <br />The transportation network accommodates many <br />modes of travel, including walking, bicycling, public <br />transit, and driving. Vehicular travel is still the <br />primary mode for most travelers in and around the <br />County. <br />Rural roads and highways form the foundation of the <br />transportation framework with roadways connecting <br />the many communities in Kittitas County. <br />Additionally, transit is available within the city of <br />Ellensburg. The incorporated cities have relatively <br />well-connected street grids, while rural roadways <br />with more limited pedestrian amenities characterize <br />the remaining areas of the County. <br />The majority of land in the County is owned by <br />Federal and State entities, including the Department <br />of Natural Resources and State Park Service (see <br />Figure 6). The United States Forest Service (USFS) <br />maintains certain roadways within Kittitas County, <br />which are known as "Schedule A" roads. As County <br />residents use roadways on Federal and State land, <br />coordination between all parties is important to <br />properly maintain these roadways. <br />This plan classifies Kittitas County's roadways into <br />interstates, principal and minor arterials, major and <br />minor collectors, and local streets, as shown in Table <br />1, and Figures 7 to 9. <br />Rural roads are the foundation of the Kittitas County <br />road network. <br />Higher volume roads connect the County to regional <br />destinations. <br />171 ag(! <br />