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X vehicle detection that will allow the signal to give priority to emergency vehicles.) 2. Goal T-2: Prioritize connections with state highway routes and removal of bottlenecks that delay the movement of people and goods (Sth Ave., Railroad Ave. and Dolarway Ave. are on the City's truck routes and have a significant amount of freight)o Policy D: Establish LOS C for collectors and arterial streets (Sth Ave. and Railroad Ave. are both classified as Minor Arterial Streets)o Policy G: Focus industrial groMh along specific transportation conidors that are designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and other industrial users (As previously mentioned, there is a significant amounl of undeveloped land zoned light industrial within close proximity of the proposed project and the proposed signal is necessary to accommodate future development of these areas) Capital Facllity Plan - Officially Adopted November 2016 The following excerpts are from the 2016 Parks and Recreation Systenr Comp. Plan Update: Page 23 of the Plan, "Trail activities as the most desired type of recreation activities. Given time, money, and transportation considerations, walking and biking for pleasure were the top two recreational activities chosen by 444 individuals responding to an on- line suruey. o o Page 52, "Trails and connectivity provide opportunities for walking, running and bicycling and serve as a visualconnections for habitat viewing, exercise and outdoor enjoyment." n x X o The Slh and Railroad intersection is located along the 'River to Rodeo Trail' which is a 2.25 mile trail linking lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park to the Kittitas Valley Rodeo and Fairgrounds. o Page 231 - "A lack of safe trails and connections was the top reason why respondents aren't cunently using trails." o By creating safer crossing at 5th and Railroad, community members can access over 4,68 miles of trail located within the 315 combined acres of park and open space at West Ellensburg Park, Rotary Park, lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park, and the Reecer Creek Floodplain property, Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) - Ofliclally Adopted_ Six-Year Transportation lmprovement Plan - Officially Adopted June 17.2019 (This specific project is included in our Current Six Year Transportation lmp. Plan) Site-specific development plans; e.9., Community Master Plan - Officially Adopted 2008 The following excerpts arc from the City of Ellensburg's Non-motorized Transportation Plan - 2008:o The River to Rodeo Trail is a High Priority connection of non-motorized (pedestrians and cyclists) connection between lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park to the Kittitas County Rodeo and Fairgrounds, using sidewalks for pedestrians II