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2.3.3.1 Street Network The proposed Specific Plan includes policies to provide new connections throughout the area, integrating with the existing network while providing new and improved routes for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and vehicles. Street Connections New connections consistent with Figure 5 would be established as part of any future development or significant rehabilitation in the Specific Plan Area. Improvements to Existing Arterial and Collector Streets East 14th Street, Hesperian Boulevard, and Fairmont Drive would be improved in order to improve their multi-modal performance and safety, consistent with the following design recommendations:  East 14th Street. The design recommendations for East 14th Street are intended to prioritize transit circulation, given the high level of transit activity and the street’s designation as one of AC Transit’s Major Corridors. Pedestrian accommodations are also prioritized to ensure safe access to transit.  Hesperian Boulevard. The design recommendations for Hesperian Boulevard are intended to provide improved facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians with increased separation from automobile traffic and transit vehicles. The Specific Plan recommends reducing the number of through lanes in each direction from three to two to provide space for bike lanes and planting zones.  Fairmont Drive. The design recommendations for Fairmont Drive are intended to provide improved facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians with increased separation from automobile traffic. The Specific Plan recommends reducing the number of through lanes in each direction from three to two to provide space for bike lanes and planting zones. Private Parking The Private Parking section of Chapter 3 includes parking requirements for private development projects within the Specific Plan Area (Table 3.3 in Chapter 3 of the Specific Plan) and lists measures that would qualify for reductions in the automobile parking requirements with approval from the City. Public Parking The Public Parking section of Chapter 3 provides guidelines related to the provision of shared public parking within the Specific Plan Area. The provision of shared public parking is an important element in reducing the area’s overall parking supply and allowing for development patterns supportive of walking and transit use. Transportation Demand Management The proposed Specific Plan outlines parking management and transportation demand management (TDM) strategies to reduce traffic and the Specific Plan Area’s overall automobile trip generation in comparison with more traditional suburban developments. Strategies to reduce traffic include implementing residential and employer TDM programs. 108