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Analysis of system needs was conducted using state of the practice transportation system modeling tools. Investments identified for inclusion in the plan were based the forecasted transportation demand stemming from the population and employment forecasts and the land use allocation contained in Metro Plan. (b) Needs of the transportation disadvantaged; The revised TransPlan TSI Transit Policy # 1 specifically recognizes that the needs of the transportation disadv~taged to have accessible, attractive and convenient transit facilities and services can be met through improved services and facilities. A separate ParaTransit Plan, which is referenced in the revised TransPlan, identifies the needs of the transporta- tion disadvantaged population, namely those persons who are limited in meeting their transportation needs because of age, income, physical or mental disability or other condi- tions. The ParaTransit Plan identifies the specifi'c needs of this population, addresses these needs and provides solutions to ensure those needs are satisfied. In addition, the BRT system and other transit improvements listed in Chapter 3, Table 2, provide a basic network to serve those defined as transportation disadvantaged. (c) Needs for movement of goods and services to support industrial and com- mercial development planned for pursuant to OAR 660-09 and Goal 9 (Eco- nomic Development). The TSI Goods Movement Policy recognizes the need for integration of goods movement considerations into the transportation planiring process and the regional need to maintain and enhance the region's competitive advantage in freight distribution through a multi- modal transportation network offering competitive. choices for freight movement. TSI Goods Movement Policy # 1 supports reasonable and reliable travel times for freight and goods movements in the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The revised TransPlan graphically 'illustrates how the movement of goods is planned for the region, and how that movement relates to existing and planned intermodal facilities. In addition, the technical evaluation of projects shows that each of the major proposed projects in the revised TransPlan will significantly enhance the movement of goods and services throughout the metropolitan area by enhancing linkage to commercial/industrial areas, and by making improvements to the National Highway system that will provide congestion relief. That evaluation also shows that numerous of the proposed major projects will have a positive impact on the economic vitality of the affected area by providing or improving access to currently inaccessible land, undeveloped land and existing major retail and employment areas.' (. ~. ~:- .. OAR 660-012-0030(2): Counties or MPOs preparing regional TSPs shall rely on the analysis of state transportation needs in adopted elements of the state TSP. Local governments preparing local TSPs shall rely on the analyses of state and regional transportation needs in adopted elements of the state TSP and adopted regional Exhibit C Findings in Support of the Adoption of TransPlan 26