Chapter Nine
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION PLAN
A direct correlation exists between land use planning and planning for transportation networks in West
Pikeland Township. Transportation opportunities or limitations frequently determine the location and
appropriateness of different land uses. This interdependency has been considered in the formulation of
the transportation and land use plan recommendations
The Transportation and Circulation Conditions (Chapter Five) outlined the transportation trends,
including modes of transportation, circulation system, existing functional classifications of roadways,
roadway and bridge conditions, scenic road preservation, and alternative forms of transportation
impacting the Township. Techniques and strategies are recommended in this chapter to address the
identified planning implications.
Consistent application of these recommended strategies would most effectively achieve the Township's
overall goal and objectives identified for Transportation and Circulation:
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION GOAL:
Provide for a safe and effective circulation system that minimally impacts the Township’s rural
character, open space and scenic roadways.
Objectives
• Facilitate road safety improvements that comply with the Township’s functional classification
system.
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Identify and improve circulation system deficiencies on an on-going basis and coordinate road
improvements with new development.
• Work cooperatively with state and federal officials in identifying, planning, and implementing
roadway improvements.
• Develop an access management program to reduce roadway conflicts and provide safe and efficient
access to the road network.
• Maintain the rural and scenic character of selected roadways.
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Identify and improve non-vehicular circulation networks.
The following recommendations address the issues and implications raised in the Chapter 5, Transportation
and Circulation Conditions, and the goals and objectives stated above. A summary of these
recommendations is loca