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D.11 The taking of an exception shall be required if a non-water-dependent transportation facility <br />requires placing of fill within the Willamette River Greenway setback. <br /> <br />As described in the text of the 2035 TSP <br />transportation system but riverine travel is not a functioning mode of transportation in modern <br />times. Eugene enjoys a substantial pedestrian-bicycle shared-use path system parallel to the <br />Willamette River. Although the pathway system is extensive, existing needs are related to the width <br />of pathways (the busier sections are too narrow to comfortably accommodate all of the users), lack <br />of connections to some adjacent neighborhoods, and the lack of consistent and regular pathway <br />lighting. <br /> <br />An estimation of future traffic conditions found that all four Willamette River motor vehicle bridge <br />crossings could experience vehicular congestion and long queues at traffic signals. <br /> <br />The 2035 TSP contains goals and polices which support these Willamette River Greenway, River <br />Corridors, and Waterways policies. These include, but are not limited to: <br /> <br />Goal: Advance regional sustainability by providing a transportation system that improves <br /> <br />economic vitality, environmental health, social equity, and overall well-being. <br /> <br />em <br /> <br />efficiency, improved safety, and improved connections for people travelling by foot, bike, and <br />bus. The Beltline Highway: Coburg Road to River Road Facility Plan is incorporated into this TSP, <br />contained in Volume 2. The City of Eugene supports completion of the NEPA review, and <br />implementation of the resultant recommended improvements. <br />In addition to the Randy Papé Beltline Highway study referenced in the policy above, the 2035 TSP <br />proposes several potential improvements to the shared use paths within the Willamette Greenway and <br />several studies for potential street or crossing improvements. <br />The Eugene Code contains provisions for protecting the Willamette Greenway in a manner <br />consistent with the Metro Plan (EC 9.8800-9.8825). Should any of the potential projects be <br />moved to the design stage, they must meet the conditions of the Eugene Code before they <br />could proceed further. <br /> <br />The above stated 2035 TSP goal and policies and Eugene Code protections are examples of consistency <br />between the Eugene 2035 TSP and relevant Metro Plan Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors, <br />and Waterways policies. The proposed amendment will support and enhance the Metro Plan <br />Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors, and Waterways Element through by providing improved <br />access to waterways. The proposed amendments are consistent with this Metro Plan Element. <br /> <br />E. Environmental Design Element <br /> <br />The Environmental Design Element is concerned with that broad process which molds the various <br />components of the urban area into a distinctive, livable form that promotes a high quality of life. This <br />Element is concerned with how people perceive and interact with their surroundings. <br /> <br />Exhibit A to an Ordinance Concerning Long Range Transportation Planning <br />Page 54 of 63 <br /> <br />