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e Mr. Boles also commented that several transportation policies are missing and said that while businesses have been provided with several "carrots" for making the transportation shift, they have little motivation because there are too few "sticks." Mr. Bennett suggested that the City needs more specific implementation strategies to ensure that it will be accountable for the success of its alternative transportation goals. Ms. Schue said that she does not agree that the City's transportation program toward alternative modes has been unsuccessful. Ms. Bascom agreed, pointing out that in comparison to other cities, Eugene has done well to retain its current level of bus ridership. 3. Providing incentives to users of alte!native modes and employers or other trip generators 4. Marketing alternative modes aggressively and effectively Ms. Andersen explained that it is particularly in this area that the City plans to use the community survey to identify the obstacles to alternative modes usage. She explained that promoting bicycle usage as a commuting tool (as opposed to leisure trips) has a potential for reducing congestion problems during peak traffic hours. Ms. Andersen highlighted that pursuing legislation for increased funding for e alternative modes will be particularly important in the future if the City is to make headway toward its goal. She noted that traditionally, money has been targeted toward automobiles, but hoped to gain flexibility in this area for other types of transportation. Ms. Andersen also pointed out the importance of pursuing legislation for the creation of incentives for alternative modes usage, such as by providing pollution tax credits. Mr. Holmer pointed out that if the City is going to promote alternative modes of transportation and other pollution-reducing activities, it needs to be consistent within its own organization, i.e., get rid of Public Works internal combustion engines. Mayor Miller pointed out some obstacles to bus usage. He indicated that for some persons, the only conceivable way to shift away from automobile usage to the bus system as their primary transportation mode would be to increase the number of times that the bus stops, particularly in the downtown core. Mr. Gleason commented on ways to increase ridership would be to design the land-use system to promote alternative modes usage, decrease the parking requirements for business that provide free bus passes, and design an inner-core bus system that would be able to handle the increased volume. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 22, 1990 Page 8 Dinner/Work Session