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• Improve service coverage and accessibility in the western regions of the County • Reduce headways to 30 minutes or less • Evaluate conversion of buses to natural gas or other sources of fuel • Improve GoLine's image by enhancing the aesthetic component of bus shelters and providing riders with a quality waiting experience. Shelters should be designed to provide shade and landscaping. • Integrate bicycling and transit by providing bicycle accommodations on buses, and providing access to recreational areas. 4.4.8 Changes to County/City Policies to Assist Transit to Reach its Goals The community stakeholders were asked to identify changes to local govermnent policies and procedures that would allow transit system to reach its goals. Their responses are listed below. • Promote transit supportive land use strategies where transit corridors are strategically located in high density areas to increase ridership • Modify land development regulations to incorporate transit supportive building and site design standards. • Incorporate additional flexibility in the transit system schedule by adjusting route timings • Create a mix of land uses similar to downtown Vero Beach in strategic areas throughout the County • Modify land development regulations to require development design features that are supportive of transit operations and accommodate transit riders 4.5 Public Forums In accordance with the Public Involvement Plan developed for the TDP Update, the Indian River County MPO staff and the Consultant Team conducted five public workshops over two days in various parts of the County. The workshops were designed to facilitate discussion between members of the general public and the MPO staff. The purpose of the workshops was to gain a better understanding of transportation needs within the County, and to gauge the awareness and perceptions of public transportation services among members of the general public. The public workshops dates and locations are listed below in Table 4-10. A total of 85 people attended the five public workshops and provided their input. GoLine system maps were also distributed at the workshops. 4-37 Stanley Consultants w ?