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The county received a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the purpose of developing the transportation planning capability necessary for the county's transition into urban county status with the establishment of an Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation planning. The county has used the funds to hire a consultant to prepare the Traffic Circulation Element of the 1990 Comprehensive Plan. Development impacts on roadways are reviewed through the Traffic Impact Analyses mandated by the site plan ordinance. In additiont there is a review of roadways prior to the approval of higher zoning densities. These processes have been successful in maintaining service levels on the county's roadways. In addition to the traffic impact analysis, the county requires that an Environmental Impact Analysis be prepared where roadway construction occurs in environmentally sensitive areas. This minimizes adverse impacts that may occur due to roadway construction. With regard to the flexibility in design of new street construction and improv:ments, the county has followed the adopted state design and construction guidelines. These have been the basis of all county roadway construction, including the recently built Indian River Boulevard and Lindsey Road, marginal access easements have been acquired, intersections have been signalized and roads have been widened when necessary. The county currently owns 221.36 miles of paved road and 414.78 miles of unpaved road. The county has recognized the importance of the relationship between the transportation network and the existing landscape and natural amenities. In order to meet this aesthetic objective, the county adopted a Traffic Circulation Study and Thoroughfare Plan in 1985. The policies regarding aesthetics have been followed, and the county has included comparable policies in the 1990 Plan. In an effort to provide necessary information regarding roadway improvements, the county must continually coordinate with appropriate local, regional and state agencies. Indian River County coordinates roadway improvements with local officials through the Transportation Planning Committee and the Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT). Citizen participation is an important element in the development of a good transportation network. Residents of Indian River County have been able to provide public input through the Transportation Planning Committee, as well as through the county Planning and Zoning Commission. Efforts in these areas have enhanced the decision-making process for traffic circulation matters. M