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<br />Management program, and urge that its approach to providing funding and assistance to <br />local communities be incorporated throughout ODOT. <br /> <br /> 3. Support ODOT pilot projects conducted in conjunction with local governments to explore <br />lower cost remedies to traffic and congestion problems faced by cities and counties <br />across the state. <br /> <br /> <br />4.Support the use of State Highway Funds allocated to ODOT spent “off system” when it <br />provides a more cost effective and livable alternative to spending funds on the State <br />system, and support legislation to enhance flexible uses of these dollars. <br /> <br /> <br />5.Support changes in ODOT access management policies that enhance community <br />livability, and oppose attempts to shift costs related to highway capacity to local <br />government. <br /> <br /> <br />D. CONGESTION PRICING <br /> <br /> <br />Traffic congestion can affect the economy and the environment. One strategy to reduce <br />congestion in growing urban areas may be congestion pricing, in order to shift vehicle travel <br />times through pricing mechanisms. <br /> <br /> Recommendations: <br /> <br />1. Support efforts to implement road pricing methods that significantly reduce congestion. <br />Support local jurisdictions seeking to implement demonstration pricing projects. <br /> <br />E. FEDERAL FUNDS <br /> <br /> <br />Led by a concerted bipartisan effort of Oregon's congressional delegation, Oregon has <br />substantially benefited from the recent Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation <br />Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), a $244 billion federal transportation legislation. <br />SAFETEA-LU maintained provisions that ensure metropolitan areas have direct access to federal <br />funds, and allows for local accountability in selecting and programming projects. <br /> <br /> Recommendation: <br /> <br />City of Eugene Legislative Policies, 2007 Session <br />With IGR Mtg 10/17 and 10/26 Amendments C:\Documents and Settings\ceexelf\Local Settings\Temporary Internet <br />Files\OLK10B\LegPol2007Sesxx1.doc <br />Updated on: 11/6/2006 By: Last saved by ceexmfw <br /> 33 <br /> <br />