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e for transportation and highlighting specific transportation concerns raised by the council. He noted that the purpose of this work session is to allow the council an opportunity to provide input into the Transportation Divi- sion's work plan in order to shape the transportation program to meet the council's goal of balanced transportation for the city as a whole. Mr. Reinhard noted that Eugene is ahead of many communities in terms of alternative modes of transportation. Eugene must now attempt to influence the attitudes and behaviors of those individuals not currently using alterna- tive types of transportation. Mr. Reinhard pointed out that because of community size and the need to plan incrementally, staff believes that Eugene must rely on improving its arterial street systems as the primary focus for transportation system improvement. An update of the Central Area Transporta- tion System (CATS) plan is the best way to approach this transition to alter- native modes of transportation. Ms. Ehrman said that the status of the Alder Street parking structure should be incorporated into the CATS system update. Mr. Boles said that while this document being presented supports the coun- cil's goal for alternative modes of transportation, he expressed disappoint- ment with the progress being made toward an energy-efficient transportation system. He suggested that staff compile a list of possible ordinances which the council might choose to adopt to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation. As a part of this, he suggested that the Ferry Street Bridge Corridor Study be integrated into this transportation report. Mr. e Boles noted that the council should decide who has the ultimate authority for setting the mass transit corridors and, in turn, what type of transportation system would be most beneficial for Eugene. Mr. Reinhard said that the Transportation Division is already working to integrate the Ferry Street Bridge proposal into discussions on alternative modes of transportation. He noted that as indicated in the TransPlan, a rubber-tired transportation system has been determined to be the most viable transit system for a city of Eugene's size and population density layout. Ms. Bascom stressed the City's need to work closely with the Lane Transit District (LTD) in planning for alternative modes of transportation. Mr. Boles agreed with Ms. Bascom, saying that LTD should provide the City with a set of clear recommendations on policy changes which the City could make to encourage alternative transportation modes. He noted that all trans- portation plans currently in place rely on the assumption of adequate fuel supply in the future--an assumption which he does not share. Mr. Bennett said that although he does not concur with Mr. Boles' views on the fuel issue, he does share Mr. Boles' concern for alternative modes of transportation. He argued that the council, not LTD, should have the ulti- mate authority to set land use policies in order to support its transporta- e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 9, 1990 Page 4 Dinner/Work Session