policies contained within Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of this Plan will also apply.

Activities that create or maintain infrastructure authorized under the Environmental Assessment Act process are not considered to be development or site alteration under the Planning Act. Wherever possible, those activities should avoid natural heritage features and areas, and if avoidance is not possible, minimize the impact to natural heritage features. Only when avoidance and minimization are not feasible, compensatory mitigation should be applied.

7.2 Transportation System

A safe, sustainable, effective and efficient transportation system is one which meets the needs of all users in a manner consistent with a healthy environment and vibrant economy. In order to achieve this balance, physical mobility and ensure that the economic, social and environmental needs of the community are met.

7.2.1 Objectives

ESTABLISH SYSTEM

• 7.2.1.1 To establish a safe and efficient transportation system that facilitates the movement of people and goods and is appropriate to address projected needs.

  EFFICIENT USE

• 7.2.1.2 To make efficient use of existing and planned transportation infrastructure.

  INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

• 7.2.1.3 To provide for the integration, coordination and extension of the transportation system within, to and from Windsor.

  INTERCONNECTED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

• 7.2.1.4 To provide a system with functional connectivity and interconnectedness.

  LAND USE, DENSITY AND MIX

• 7.2.1.5 To promote a land use pattern, density and mix of uses that reduces vehicle trips and supports alternative transportation modes including public transit.

  INTEGRATING LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION

• 7.2.1.6 To integrate land use and transportation considerations at all stages of the planning process.

  TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS

• 7.2.1.7 To plan and protect transportation corridors and their infrastructure facilities to meet current and projected needs.