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e Ms. Loobey said that one important consideration for an off-street site is to find a location which has adequate entrances and exits for buses, as well as enough space to locate the buses on the property. Ms. Ehrman noted that the results of a community survey revealed that a high percentage of riders listed the downtown area as their final destination point, and asked whether this was the reason behind the need for a centrally located transfer facility. Ms. Loobey responded affirmatively. Ms. Ehrman inquired about the legal status of the Butterfly lot. Mr. Viggiano said that this issue has not been resolved; the opinion of legal counsel is that the Butterfly lot could be used as a transit site location. Responding to question, Mr. Viggiano said that the Greyhound site has not been ruled out of the decision for site location. He noted, however, that for a variety of reasons the Station Siting Committee is generally opposed to this lot as a potential location. Mr. Rutan voiced concern about the limited number of surveys which were used to compile results of citizen and business attitudes regarding transit site location. Mr. Viggiano explained that the summary of findings contained in the council packet is composed of numerous written comments received by the Station Siting Committee and feedback from the public forum as well as survey results. The volume of comments received was too bulky to include in the council packet. e Mr. Boles said it would be impossible for the council to give a good recom- mendation to the Station Siting Committee without taking into consideration the implications of station siting to long-range mass transit planning. In particular, the City should plan for a substantial increase in the use of alternative modes of transportation. Mr. Boles expressed an interest in moving toward a nodal operation system. Ms. Loobey responded that LTD has been planning for long-term mass transit. The results of a study conducted in Eugene determined that a bus rapid tran- sit system was in the best interest of this community. Ms. Loobey noted that the type of system which LTD currently runs, a "hub-pulse" system, has been determined most appropriate for the geography and population of Eugene. She noted that as bus systems begin to accommodate passenger needs in a more populated area, systems tend to make a transition toward a nodal operational system. Mr. Holmer observed that the City Hall lot is not a feasible alternative for a transit site because of its size and the City's future need of this lot for more City offices. He expressed an interest in considering the Butterfly lot as a potential siting alternative. Mr. Holmer also urged LTD to reconsider whether an operating system which places more emphasis on nodes rather than the center might be more efficient than the "timed-need" system currently in operation. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 25, 1990 Page 2 Dinner/Work Session