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ND, Nodal Development, designation to areas selected by each jurisdiction, adopt and apply measures to protect designated nodes from incompatible development and adopt a schedule fbr completion of nodal plans and implementing ordinances" Adoption of the Royal nodal development implementation measures is one of the actions required to comply wkh this policy. 36~ Policy F-13 (Transportation ElemenO "Support transportation strategies that enhance neighborhood livaNlity." Amendments to the Bethel-Danebo Plan require that the Royal Avenue Specific Plan serve as the basis for development regulations and infrastructure improvements within 'the Royal Avenue Specific Plan area. The Royal Avenue Specific Plan provides for (1) extension of transit service and expansion of the bikeway system to the area, expanding the range of alternative modes choices fbr area residents; (2) areawide traffic calming and narrower street cross-sections to reduce traffic speeds and minimize cut-through traffic in the neighborhood; (3) an off-street bicycle and pedestrian trail along drainage corridors fYr the recreational enjoyment of area residents; and (4) a highly- intercormected pedestrian network utilizing setback sidewalks and oft~:street pedestrian paths that provide fbr separation from motor vehicle traffic. All of these factors will enhance neighborhood livability. 37. Policy F-14 (Transportation ElemenO "Address the mobility and safety needs of motorists, transit users, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the needs of emergency vehicles when planning and constructing roadway system improvements." See #34 above. 38. Policy F-17 (Transportation Element) "Manage the roadway system to preserve safkty and operational efficiency by adopting regulations to manage access to roadways and applying these regulations to decisions related to approving new or modified access to the roadway system." ~endments to the Bethel-Danebo Plan require that the Royal Avenue Specific Plan serve as the basis for development regulations and infrastructure improvements within the Royal Avenue Specific Plan area. The Royal Avenue Specific Plan provides for a developrnent pattern that uses alleys to provide automobile access to development fronting on collector and arterial streets. The use of atleys will result in the creation of a limited number of street intersections that provide access to major streets; individual driveway accesses would be prohibited. 39~ Policy F- 18 (Transportation ElemenO "Improve transit service and facilities to increase the system's accessibility, attractiveness, and convenience for all users, including the transportation disadvantaged population." Exhibit D - 16