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<br />e <br /> <br />discourage automobile use and throw off the modal split. Mr. Boles requested <br />an analysis and set of mechanisms for achieving measurable change in the <br />current mix of transportation. <br /> <br />Ms. Ehrman commented that thus far, achieving modal split goals has not been <br />a priority, and agreed with Mr. Bennett that if the City wants to achieve its <br />goal, it must identify specific strategies for goal achievement and set these <br />as a priority. <br /> <br />Ms. Bascom said that because the la-percent modal split is a goal worth <br />achieving, it should remain. She concurred with Mr. Bennett that specific <br />strategies for achieving this goal need to be implemented to ensure goal <br />attainment. <br /> <br />Mr. Brandt asked for the council's reaction to having a transportation <br />program offered to City employees that is similar to the University pre-paid <br />program. Ms. Schue reminded councilors that this issue was raised last year <br />during the World Veterans Games in an attempt to reduce air pollution, and <br />although this type of program was strongly encouraged, no action was taken. <br />Mr. Gleason said that staff has been working with the transit authority to <br />determine if a pre-paid program could be obtained. Staff has ascertained <br />that such a program would cost approximately $20,000 annually. If the <br />council wants to do this, it is possible. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Mr. Boles pointed out that a pre-paid program provides an incentive to City <br />employees. As the increase in the cost of parking permits provided students <br />with a disincentive for automobile use, the City needs a similar <br />disincentive, such as an increase in City parking rates. Mr. Gleason <br />indicated that as a direct result of council action, parking rates will be <br />increasing. He noted that it is important that the parking program continues <br />to increase its fees so that the fees more closely represent the "true" cost <br />of providing parking. <br /> <br />Mr. Holmer said that while he appreciates a proposal which would allow City <br />employees to take part in a pre-paid program, this discussion should first go <br />before the City Budget Committee. Responding to a question from Ms. Schue, <br />Ms. Loobey said that LTD has determined that they have sufficient capacity to <br />accommodate City employees on a pre-paid program. Although they are <br />anticipating an increase in additional equipment in 1.5 years, they don1t <br />currently have sufficient capacity to accommodate LCC. <br /> <br />Responding to a question from Mr. Miller, Ms. Loobey said that it would be <br />difficult for LTD to provide bus service to all the elementary, middle, and <br />high schools because of the Ila.m. peak problemll which would require LTD to <br />have a substantially larger fleet to service needs during the morning; not <br />all the buses would be in active service at other times. <br /> <br />Apparent council consensus was for staff and LTD to cooperatively generate a <br />work plan with strategies that can be accomplished to enhance ridership. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council <br />Dinner/Work Session <br /> <br />February 12, 1990 <br /> <br />Page 5 <br />