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also attempts to balance transportation issues with community objectives related to economic growth <br />and development. A number of implementation strategies and projects proposed within CATS are <br />aimed at improving circulation and access in downtown Eugene for everyone and every mode of travel. <br /> <br />Financial and/or Resource Considerations <br />Conversion of some streets from one-way operation to two-way operation will require relatively minor <br />modifications to infrastructure. Funding of these improvements include a combination of existing <br />operational and capital funds. For some projects, it may be necessary to identify new capital funds <br />through future Capital Improvement Plan updates. Based on a very rough estimate, costs for <br />implementation should broadly range between $200,000 and $400,000. More detailed cost estimates <br />will only be available during detailed design of the operational improvements. <br /> <br />Other Background Information <br />The 1993 CATS is a policy and technical report that focuses on increasing the use of alternative modes <br />of transportation in central Eugene. Many of the policies and proposed actions identified in the 1993 <br />CATS have been implemented. The Eugene Planning Commission plus three City Councilors <br />(Councilors Bettman, Meisner and Nathanson) began the process of updating the 1993 CATS in April <br />2001. An open house was held on June 20, 2002, in conjunction with the Downtown Plan Update to <br />gather public input prior to drafting the CATS update and releasing it for public review. An additional <br />open house was held on June 30, 2003, for public review of the draft CATS. The Planning Commission <br />then held a public hearing on July 15, 2003. <br /> <br />The Eugene Planning Commission has finished its review of the Draft June 2003 Central Area <br />Transportation Study. Through action on October 27, 2003, the Planning Commission recommended <br />adoption with changes by City Council (see Attachment A). <br /> <br />Following the January 26, 2004, public hearing, the Eugene City Council held the record open until <br />February 2, 2004. At time of writing, no date has been scheduled to take action. <br /> <br />Timing <br />There are no time constraints for adoption of CATS other than the scheduled dates for work session and <br />action. <br /> <br />OPTIONS <br />Not applicable. <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />None. <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br />None; this is a work session only. <br /> <br />L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040308\S040308D.doc <br /> <br /> <br />