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<br />e <br /> <br />and Valley River Center. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. <br />Viggiano explained that University of Oregon ridership is monitored both by <br />driver counts and annual counts taken at the University transfer station. <br /> <br />Ms. Schue asked whether the pre-paid program has had an effect on parking <br />problems at the University of Oregon. Mr. Viggiano responded that the <br />pre-paid program, in conjunction with a sharp increase in parking permit <br />fees, have been instrumental in alleviating parking problems at the <br />University. <br /> <br />Mr. Green inquired whether Lane Community College (LCC) has the same <br />ridership program as the University of Oregon. In response, Mr. Viggiano <br />said that LCC has asked about having the same type of ridership program and <br />although LTD is considering it for the future, current service capacities <br />will not allow it. <br /> <br />Ms. Bascom commented that in its report, LTD alludes to the fact that opening <br />Willamette Street might cause riders to miss their transfers because they <br />would need to deal with additional traffic. She said that she did not <br />recognize this as a problem and asked for a response. Mr. Viggiano agreed <br />that opening Willamette Street will most likely not cause a substantial <br />increase in missed transfers, but could result in an increase in complaints <br />from riders regarding the convenience and safety of transfers. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Ms. Loobey stated that the modal split, which represents the number of trips <br />that will be taken by any particular mode of transportation, has been an <br />issue of great controversy. Local units of government have found it <br />difficult to agree what the modal split should actually be. By focusing on <br />the modal split, attention is directed away from the need to achieving an <br />integrated transportation system. <br /> <br />Ms. Loobey emphasized that simply establishing a modal split goal will not <br />precipitate a change in the use of automobiles. In order to effect such a <br />change, local governments need to enact and enforce code and planning <br />regulations which support the attainment of a modal split. <br /> <br />Ms. Loobey noted that as an example, the Eugene Code does not currently <br />require convenient transit access to major shopping developments. As a <br />result, the new Safeway/Shopko development on West 11th has no on-site bus <br />access. Fred Meyer, which is located next door, however, requested bus <br />access and has its own sheltered bus stop. As a result, the modal split for <br />Fred Meyer is much greater than for Safeway/Shopko. <br /> <br />Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Loobey said that Fred Meyer <br />does incur additional costs associated with bus access. Most often in these <br />type of agreements the development pays for and maintains the flatwork while <br />LTD assumes responsibility for the shelter. <br /> <br />Mr. Boles suggested that there might be a way for LTD to be supported by <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council <br />Dinner/Work Session <br /> <br />February 12, 1990 <br /> <br />Page 3 <br />