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11 1 1 1 <br /> ~ ~ 11 1 ~ I ~ 1 <br /> Preface <br /> he Transportation Vision Committee believes a comprehensive strategy can <br /> address the unique challenges Oregon is facing, seizing opportunities never <br /> before presented to the transportation industry, by creating a sustainable <br /> <br /> transportation system. A sustainable transportation system is one that meets <br /> present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet <br /> <br /> their needs from the joint perspective of environmental, economic and community <br /> objectives. A sustainable transportation system is consistent with, yet recognizes <br /> differences in, local and regional land use and economic development plans. It is <br /> efficient and offers choices among transportation modes. It distributes benefits <br /> and burdens fairly and is operated, maintained and improved to be sensitive to <br /> both the natural and built environments. With this in mind, the Vision Committee <br /> recommends the following set of concepts and associated actions to preserve the <br /> state's existing assets and strategically expand the entire transportation system to <br /> support job growth and quality of life and ensure the state's competitive stance in i <br /> <br /> the global marketplace. <br /> vii <br /> <br />