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connecting systems based on research of transfer activity. The District has yet to assign bus stops. It was first necessary to test the system so that there might be some indication as to where bus stop signs should be placed along the lines, . transfer convenience being essential. A Federal grant allocation provides for eight transfer shelters, and this project should begin in the next six months. The wai ting station plan is based on four steps to be effected over a period of time: (1) Signs designating bus stops and boarding times; (2) Benches placed at the sign points; ~) (3) Covered waiting areas; (4) Shelters with extra comfort and conveniences such as radiant heat, phones, potential fire alarm and emergency system provisions, newspaper machines, garbage receptacles, and p!=rhaps neighborhood bulletin boards. Councilwoman Campbell expressed the opinion that the primary need is to provide as I many simple facili ties as possible to prevent people from having to wai t in the rain. Councilman Murray extended compliments to Mr. Dyer and the Transit District - the drivers are most friendly and courteous and the service'is dependable, efficient and convenient. He hoped some consideration could be given to providing adequate facilities in areas of the city where the senior citizen population is heavy. Councilwoman Beal expressed delight with the District's progress to date. Responding to Councilman Williams, Mr. Dyer said he expects the fare box revenue will decrease as revenues come from other sources. The interest seems to be going to a low-cost, highly available system. Funding sources may change also with federal and state funds increasing~ The Legislature isconsidering changing the consti tution to al-!.~!- gas tax funds to be used for public transportation. If successful, those funds would be available in 1975 and could further improve the system and diminish local tax responsibility. e Mayor Anderson advised that the physically handicapped have contacted him in regard to adapting the system for their use. Mr. Dyer announced that persons with 'limited mobility had been invited to attend the September board meeting of the District Comm to reinforce existing ideas or provide some new input. Design research and 8/29/73 I development is presently channeled to a door-to-door system for the physically File handicapped. Councilman Wood mentioned being aware of a limi t on parking stickers for Uni versi ty of Oregon students living near a bus line. Mr. Dyer advised there is quite a,lot of cooperation between the University and the Lane Transit District. Q. Report by Dave Hunt, Executive Director of the EU~€;ne Renewal Agency - Interest had previously been expressed in the City adopting demolition policies that would encourage the reuse of old building materials; the interest resulted from the demolition of buildings to provide for the new Federal office building. Renewal Agency Director Dave Hunt advised that the entire demolition process is really a dilemma for his agency. The biggest problem involved is Federal regulations governing wage rates, insurance, and liability. Federal people provide a guide form for demolition costing $2,000 and over. Seldom are deviations approved, because of the liability involved in salvaging materials. Once a property is turned over for demOlition, subcontractors '. are obligated to carry one-half million dollars liability. Salvaging is considered labor, and the State wage rates for labor start at $6.35, not including contractor overhead and costs. The Federal wage rate is $7.76 an hour. The Renewal Agency has tried to promote salvage efforts; for instance, they have a contract with the Count,y to allow the Historical Society to collect items from old buildings. They also allowed the Masonic Lodge to salvage some of the materials from their building. However, liability restrictions hamper opening up demolished buildings for pUblic sal vage.. Councilwoman Beal expressed interest in exploring ways in which more salvaging can be done, for ecological reasons and because of diminishing sites for land fill areas. Mr. Hunt advised Renewal Agency contractors have been using a dump site west of town. Some salvaging has occurred but the Agency is at a loss as to how to deal with some of the materials. Mrs. Beal wondered if there would be any way the Ci ty Councilor any other body could reinforce the Agency's interests and bring them to the attention of Federal authorities. Mr. Hunt mentioned the possibility of setting aside a dump site that could be used exclusively for salvagable materials. '..' di Councilman Williams stated he was under the impression that the Legislature could make provision for excluding the type of liabili ty involved wi th people voluntarily e salvaging materials from demolished buildings. It would be a thought for the 1975 legislature. Comm ~ Mayor Anderson advised that the matter could be put on a later agenda, particularly 8/29/73 wi th respect to the legislature. File --- --- - --- - - - 2~S 9/10/73 - 9