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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Again, a very clear mandate. Respondents want to see more Bicycle Lanes (80 percent), more Pedestrian Paths, 80 percent, and more Connector Roads (75 percent). More Local Buses (59 percent), Commuter Buses (56 percent) and Scenic Drives (52 percent) were also requested by respondents. As clear as the above facilities were supported, Freeways (10 percent) and Limited Access Roads (25 Percent) were not. Indeed, the majority (54 percent) want to see LESS freeways. TRANSPORTATION CATEGORY MORE SAME LESS NO RESPONSE Bicycle Lanes 80% 9% 5 % 6% Pedestrian Paths 80% 13 % 1 % -5?/. Connector Roads 75 % 16% 1 % 7 % Local Buses 59% 30% 1 % 9% Commuter Buses 56% 30% 5 % 9% Scenic Drives 52 % 31 % 3 % 13 % Local Roads 48% 31 % 4 % 16% Roadway Plans 48 % 18% 6% 27% Heritage Corridors 44% 31 % 3 % 21 % Limited Access Highways 25 % 29% 25 % 20% Freeways 10% 20% 54% 16% ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Not surprisingly, all areas listed in this survey were seen as needing more protection. Respondents placed a slight more importance on protecting the ocean, with Shoreline Protection (86 percent), Watershed (78 percent), and Marine Resources (77 percent) receiving the greatest percentages. Protecting Natural Beauty (75 percent), Overall Environment (72 percent), and Open Spaces (70 percent) were also viewed as essential. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MORE SAME LESS NO RESPONSE Shoreline 86% 7% 1 % 5 % Watershed 78% 13 % 0 % 8% Marine Resources 77% 16% 1 % 5% Natural Beauty 75 % 16% 1 % -8% Overall 72% 19% 2 % 7% Open Spaces 70% 19% 1 % 8% Trails 69% 20% 3 % 8% Cultural Resources 67 % 23% 3 % 6% Flora & Fauna 64% 27% 1 % 8% Agriculture 60% 28% 3 % 8 Viii