Item B: West Eugene EmX Extension Update

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: West Eugene EmX Extension Update Meeting Date: September 8, 2008 Agenda Item Number: B Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Mark Schoening www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5243 ISSUE STATEMENT At this council work session, LTD staff will provide an update on the project including elements of the National Environmental Policy Act process, decision-making for the West Eugene EmX Extension project, progress to-date, and process from this point forward. BACKGROUND th The council voted on October 9, 2006, to identify West 11 Avenue as the City’s priority for the next EmX corridor study. At its October 18, 2006, meeting, the LTD Board of Directors endorsed the Eugene City Council action. Based on this direction, staff began work on planning for the West Eugene EmX Extension. The attached memo from LTD staff provides a detailed overview of the process for the West Eugene EmX Extension. RELATED CITY POLICIES From Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan (TransPlan): TSI Transit Policy #2: Bus Rapid Transit Establish a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system composed of frequent, fast transit service along major corridors and neighborhood feeder service that connects with the corridor service and with activity centers, if the system is shown to increase transit mode split along BRT corridors, if local governments demonstrate support, and if financing for the system is feasible. From Adopted Growth Management Policies: Growth Management Policy 11 Increase the use of alternative modes of transportation by improving the capacity, design, safety, and convenience of the transit, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation systems. COUNCIL OPTIONS This is an informational meeting; therefore, there are no options for the council to consider. Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080908\S080908B.doc