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FRANKLIN AVENUEIGLENWOOD AREA INTERCHANGE STUDY rapid transit (BRT) construction and function, pedestrian safety, development of Glenwood, and U of O arena events traffic. Specific remarks included: Consider egress from Laurel Hill (16th Street underpass now) with new configuration Connections from Laurel Hill to 30th--prohibited in Laurel Hill plan--has stopped other proposed developments Would like aesthetically pleasing bridge not marred by high flyovers, etc. Consider use of "quiet" pavement or noise walls on structures New subdivision of 200+ homes in progress (East Ridge Village) will need access to freeway at Glenwood Judkins Point---viewed by community as a natural feature Need City Charter Amendment to change Alton Baker Park ODOT doesn't maintain its property next to the Willamette Be clear about project objective (purpose and need) Need to put project in a regional planning context Need to look at metro area growth patterns Urban renewal district in Glenwood will result in new civic, mixed use and industrial growth Ferry St interchange overloaded Arena could encourage hotel/tourism development at Glenwood Exceptions required to meet state/fed policy (interchange spacing, etc.) Data/Information Requirements The most often mentioned need for data and other information was in regard to traffic. Interviewees recognized that the Ferry Street Bridge was inadequate to serve the needs of the area. Several interviewees wanted to know how much a new interchange at Glenwood would relieve the volume on the Ferry Street Bridge. Interviewees also wanted to know the traffic volume and circulation impacts to Franklin Boulevard. Specific remarks often centered on design details, and included: Lane configuration, secondary road locations Capacity improvements Footprint--how far would impacts extend east and west Interchange forms Visual simulations Areas where access management might be required Need a comprehensive Franklin Corridor Study See prior study (done as part of Ferry St. project) -- South Bank Conceptual Study (City of Eugene, Sept. 14, 1994) See Option D of the Ferry Street Bridge Improvements Feasibility Study (19887) Need better origin/destination (O/D) data Impacts of increased traffic and access on intersecting arterials (Orchard, Walnut, Agate) Outreach Process Interviewees all recognized that a broad community discussion was necessary for the proposed project. Neighborhood association and environmental groups may need their own special meetings. Those who were familiar with the public process for the I-5/Beltline TECH MEMO 030705. DOC 4