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area local governments contained in Section 7 of LCDC Order 01-LCDC-024, adopted by the Commission in May 2000. TransPlan Appendix G is a copy of LCDC Order 01- LCDC-024. OAR 660-012-0030(4): In MPO areas, calculation of local and regional transporta- tion needs also shall be based upon accomplishment of the requirement in OAR 660- 012-0035(4) to reduce reliance on the automobile. Goal One of the revised TransPlan is to "Provide an integrated transportation land use system that supports choices in modes of travel and development patterns that will reduce reliance on the auto and enhance lIvability, economic opportunity, and the quality of life." (Emphasis added). In assessing the region's transportation needs, the importance of re- ducing reliance on the automobile is given significant emphasis. The list of transporta- tion projects and the modification of land use patterns was specifically developed with the purpose of reducing reliance on the automobile. The Regional Travel Forecast Model uses assumptions consistent with 660-012-060(5)(a) when modeling travel behavior from the nodal development areas proposed in the land use strategy for the plan. As demon- strated in the findings related to compliance with OAR 660-012-0035, the revised Trans- Plan gives thorough consideration to the requirements related to reducing reliance on the automobile. OAR 660-012-0035(1): The TSP shall be based upon evaluation of potential impacts of system alternatives that can reasonably be expected to meet the identified trans- portation needs in a safe manner and at a reasonable cost with available technology. The following shall be evaluated as components of system alternatives: (a) (b) , . improvements to existing facilities or services; new facilities and services, including different modes or combinations of modes that could reasonably meet identified transportation needs; Transportation system management measures; Demand management measures; and A no-build system alternative. (c) (d) (e) The TransPlan update process involved eval~tion of numerous system alternatives to determine how the region's transportation needs P9!lld be most effectively met. Trans- Plan Appendix C, TransPlan Update Process Uocumentation, outlines each of the alter- native "concepts" evaluated. Concept 1, the "Base Case," was a "no build" alternative that included strategies that were essentially an extension of current transportation and land use conditions and trends. Concept #2, the "Demand Management Emphasis," contained higher levels of demand management strategies and lower levels of land use and system improvement strategies. Concept #3, the "Land Use Emphasis," contained higher levels of land use strategies and lower levels of demand management and system improvement strategies. Concept #4, the "System Changes Emphasis," contained higher levels of sys- Exhibit C Findings in Support of the Adoption of TransPlan 28