2025-02-18 Jackson M. Bauer Testimony

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Policy 13.43 Coastal resort developments shall provide public access to and public parking for beach and shoreline areas. Policy 13.44 The development or designation of new resort areas should complement the character of the area; protect the environment and natural beauty; respect existing lifestyles, cultural practices, and cultural resources; and provide shoreline public access. 4.2.3 Active Living Corridors and Public Access Objective 17 Increase transportation connectivity. Policy 17.5 Ensure that existing active living corridors that are publicly owned or available by easement are properly identified and that their access elements are secured and documented. a) Primary examples include but are not limited to historic trails and roads, roads-in- limbo, 'paper roads', former sugar cane roads, train infrastructure remnants (Rails to Trails), and pedestrian and bicycling paths. b) "Acceptance" by the County of the responsibilities detailed in the grant of easements should require County Council action and a dedicated funding source. Policy 17.6 Provide public pedestrian access opportunities to scenic places and vistas. Policy 17.7 Establish public access to historic and modern active living corridors and facilities that provide an island-wide route and connect to major destinations. Action 17.a Develop and adopt a program to establish public access to historic and modern active living corridors and facilities that provide an island-wide route and connect to major destinations. 4. Public Facilities and Services;4.6 Recreation Objective 35 Park facilities are located within a 10-minute walk in urban areas and a 10-minute drive in rural communities.