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Policy 70 Support and provide technical assistance to assist in the development of 'road improvement districts' in order to finance road improvements. (Refer to County Res No 320-10) Policy 74 Implement a Complete Streets Program, including place -appropriate roadway design and sidewalk development for the Hamakua Planning area. (Refer to County Resolution 171-11) Policy 78 Develop, or collaborate with private owners to facilitate the development of, Park -and -Ride facilities throughout the Hamakua Planning Area Policy 117 Encourage the establishment and continued operation of open farmers' markets to allow local agricultural producers to market their products. (GP 2.3 (u)) Scenic, Heritage, & Cultural Resource Policy 46 Support the development and promotion of Heritage Corridors as part of a coordinated effort to promote the roadways and towns of the Hamakua Planning Area. GP 6.3 (1) See also Policy 37, 53. Policy 45 Protect, restore, and enhance the sites, buildings, and objects of significant historical and cultural importance to Hawai'i and identify these sites with interpretive signage and/or other appropriate methods. (GP 6.2(a)) (GP 6.3 (h), (i), (g)) Policy 58 Encourage the integration of best management practices and an understanding of cultural values and experiences during the land use application process for any business plans requiring Planning Department Plan Approval within Waipi'o Valley. (Refer to HCC Chapter 25 Section 2, Division 7 for more information on Plan Approval) Land Resource Preservation Policy 28 Recommend lands to be designated State Important Agricultural Lands to the State Land Use Commission. (GP 14.2.2(a) & 14.2.3(i)) Policy 32 Conduct a feasibility study for a County -wide Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) and/or Save Land for the Future (SLF) program. If feasible, adopt any necessary enabling County legislation. (HRS Section 5146-136) Policy 42 Increase capacity to provide education and outreach and enforce conditions on grading and grubbing permits to require screen planting, erosion control planting, or other treatments to maintain the good appearance of graded areas, reduce the detrimental impact on adjacent properties, and protect watersheds. (HCC 10-12 (c)) Public Access & Trails Program Policy 47 Establish a 'County of Hawai'i Public Access and Trail Program' with sufficient staff and resources. Staff will be required to refer to this program in all permit reviews. Elements of this program could include: 1. A comprehensive access inventory; 18 Hamakua CDP Guidance to Agencies