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Adoption of the Royal nodal development implementation measures is one of the actions required to comply with this policy. 36. Policy F-13 (Transportation Element) "Support transportation strategies that enhance neighborhood livability." 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 fbr (1) extension of transit service and expansion of the bikeway system to the area, expanding the range of alternative modes choices for 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 for the recreational enjoyment of area residents; and (4) a highly- intercormected pedestrian network utilizing setback sidewalks and off-street pedestrian paths that provide for separation from motor vehicle traffic. Ail of these factors will enhance neighborhood livability. 37~ Policy F-14 (Transportatio?~ Element) "Address the mobility and safbty needs of motorists, transit users, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the needs of emergency vehicles when plarming and constructing roadway system improvements." See #34 above. 38. Policy F-17 (Transportation Element) "Manage the roadway system to preserve safbty and operational efficiency by adopting regulations to manage access to roadways and applying these regulations to decisions related to approving new or rnodified access to the roadway system?' 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 a development pattern that uses alleys to provide automobile access to development fronting on collector and arterial streets. The use of alleys 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-t 8 (Transportation Element) "Improve transit service and facilities to increase the system's accessibility, attractiveness, and convenience for all users, including the transportation disadvantaged population." See #34, above. 40~ Policy F-22 (Tro;~sportatio~ Element) "Construct and improve the region's bikeway system and provide bicycle system support facilities for both new development and Exhibit A - 16