One of the biggest issues faced in developing the concept was balancing urban growth and agricultural operations. How does the concept address this issue?
The committee did, whenever possible, move proposed roadways to agricultural operation property boundaries, especially for the outer loop freeway and the inner loop super arterial. However, that was not possible in all cases. In essence, the proposed roadways shown as major or minor arterials aren't likely to be necessary unless the agricultural operation land was sold to a developer and the land use changes to residential and/or commercial uses. In that case, the proposed roadway would be necessary and the land developer would be required to dedicate a portion of the right-of-way. So the proposed roadway is an "insurance policy" for local jurisdictions to request right-of-way when the land use changes.

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1. What factors were considered in the development of the concept?
2. Why is the concept important?
3. Was the public involved in the development of the concept?
4. What roads are shown on the Thoroughfare Plan?
5. Are the dashed lines set "in stone"?
6. One of the biggest issues faced in developing the concept was balancing urban growth and agricultural operations. How does the concept address this issue?