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• Alarm processing - the time interval from incident initiation (9-1-1 pick-up) to dispatch.

• Turnout - the time interval from dispatch to vehicle enroute for first arriving unit.
• Travel – the time interval enroute to arrival of first responding unit.

Goal 6: Accessibility
Provide safe and efficient access to destinations within Washington County.

Objective 6�1 Provide an accessible, multimodal transportation system that meets the needs of the community�
• Strategy 6.1.1 Coordinate with private and public developers and the public to provide access
via a safe, efficient, and appropriately balanced system of complete streets.
• Strategy 6.1.2 Encourage modifications that bring driveway and other access points into compli-
ance or closer to compliance with applicable standards.
• Strategy 6.1.3 As appropriate, require development adjacent to transit routes, and within transit
oriented districts, to provide direct pedestrian and bicycle access to transit, including street
crossings. Such crossings are preferred at intersections. Mid-block crossings would only be
permitted where they meet applicable warrants.

• Strategy 6.1.4 Encourage enhanced or improved pedestrian and bicycle street crossings in ap-
ADOPTED TEXT • Strategy 6.1.6 Encourage the development of appropriate multimodal connections within desti-
propriate high activity locations.
• Strategy 6.1.5 Consider measures to increase the accessibility of essential destinations.

nation areas.
• Strategy 6.1.7 Consider all abilities and travel options when planning, designing and imple-
menting transportation improvements.
• Strategy 6.1.8 Provide adequate access for emergency service vehicles throughout the system. Co-
ordinate with emergency service providers on proposed transportation improvements and/or design
and placement of traffic calming devices. Consider emergency vehicle access during the review of
proposed private development actions as required by the Community Development Code (CDC).

• Strategy 6.1.9 Identify opportunities to improve access in underserved communities.

Connectivity
Connectivity creates multiple opportunities for movement within and between neighborhoods as well as
within areas of employment and other parts of the community. The connectivity goal encourages Washing-
ton County to plan for an interconnected transportation network. Connectivity focuses on an interconnected
multi-modal local street network and provision of accessways for non-motorized modes where multi-modal
street connections are impractical. This encourages local travel needs so that local trips are can be made
easily and efficiently, without needing to use the Arterial or Collector street system. New development and
redevelopment is required to meet connectivity standards.

This goal does not necessarily require a grid street system, but is intended to provide for a development and
system pattern which provides choices and convenient circulation for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users
and motorists. The Community Development Code (CDC) requires appropriate neighborhood circulation. See
the CDC for more information regarding requirements and standards for both on-site and off-site circulation.

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