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10. 11. 12. "Growth Management Areas (GMA's)" shall mean subregions of the County established by the Regional Advisory Planning Committee to promote inter-jurisdictional coordination in addressing infrastructure concerns and in implementing needed improvements. "Growth Management Element" shall mean the Growth Management Element of the City's General Plan as required by the Revised Traffic Improvement and Growth Management Ordinance (Measure M). "Level of Service Standard" shall mean a Level of Service of "D" except in major development (urbanized} areas or intersections which are impacted by factors beyond the City's control in which case the Level of Service standard shall be "E." "Local Transportation Authority" is the body responsible for the implementation of Measure M as designated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Orange County Transportation Commission. "Major Development Areas" shall mean those areas of the city which are designated in the City's general plan land use map for the most intense urban development both in scale and mixture of land uses. They are intended tO serve as anchors to the City's commercial corridors and to serve as regional centers of commerce and employment (see Exhibit B for map of major development areas). "Measurable Traffic" shall mean a traffic volume resulting in a one percent increase in any critical movement at an intersection. "Measure M" refers to the Revised Traffic Improvement and Growth Management Ordinance adopted by Orange County voters on November 6, 1990. The Measure authorized the imposition of a half cent retail sales tax for a period of 20 years effective April 1, 1991. The sales tax increase will be allocated to local Orange County jurisdictions for use on local' and regional transportation improvements and maintenance projects. GO.TuB The goals of this Element are to: 1. Reduce traffic congestion; and To ensure that adequate transportation and public facilities are provided for existing and future residents of the City. These goals shall be accomplished through implementation of the policies and programs set forth in this Element.