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TransMAC (Orange County Transportation Advisory Board) · October 8, 2026

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Public comment: Shade trees and roadway design

Public Comment

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David Gonzales (chair, Housing Growth and Infrastructure Committee, District 1 Leadership Council) urged targeted planting of large shade trees and median space along collector roads (within 1.5 miles of schools and neighborhood centers) to improve walkability, reduce short vehicle trips and stormwater costs. He cited the USDA "Central Florida Community Tree Guide" and quoted net-benefit figures ("$5,900,000 for large trees per 1,000 over 40 years").

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TransMAC heard extensive public testimony and a Sunrise Movement presentation urging support and funding for the STAR rapid-transit feasibility study; county staff flagged legal/jurisdictional and cost questions while the board asked for narrower next steps. The board also heard an Orange County Public Works presentation on tree-preservation programs and agreed to scope a traffic-signal-priority study as a near-term action.

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