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e wetlands plans, and that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be involved in these plans. The City is using wetlands standards adopted by the State. Mr. Lyle, in responding to questions about bike paths, said that the State's main concern about bike paths is whether they should be on or off the road. He added that if the State does not support incorporating bike paths in Eu- gene area road projects, Public Works will press the matter. Mr. Lyle said the inclusion of bike paths can be paid for out of State and City road funds as long as they are placed inside the road's right-of-way. He said bike paths and/or pedestrian paths will be designed according to their appropri- ateness to each area. He added that Federal highway funds can be used as an alternative to State highway funds in the construction of bike paths. Beltline Highway. Mr. Reinhard said improvements to Beltline are in the plan- ning stages. He said one goal is to improve the section from West 11th Ave- nue to Barger Avenue by replacing all at-grade, signalized intersections with grade-separated interchanges or overpasses. Different alternatives are being considered to improve connections to Beltline Road from arterial streets as well. He added that safety issues are a concern on the portion of Beltline Road between River Road and Delta Highway, and additional lanes may be needed to meet future traffic demand. In response to questions, Mr. Reinhard said that Roosevelt Boulevard can handle more traffic than Royal Avenue. He said there would possibly be room for a frontage road between Royal Avenue and the West Eugene Parkway, but he e did not know where it could tie into the main road. Harlow Overpass Project. Mr. Reinhard said the City is awaiting additional State funding in order to complete this project. Mr. MacDonald applauded the efforts of the Public Works staff in obtaining ODOT funding for local road improvement projects. II. REVIEW OF COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE POLICIES ON TRANSPORTATION Staff provided the council with a brief overview of the events and agenda for the upcoming visit by the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) on November 18 and 19 which will include a tour of the area and dinner with local offi- cials. In response to council questions regarding the status of local road projects for State funding, Mr. Reinhard answered that the pedestrian overpass to the riverfront area from the campus has potential for OOOT funding. He added that staff is also pressing the State to fund an Interstate 5 interchange on Franklin Boulevard. In response to questions concerning whether to push the State to serve all modes of transportation in their funding projects, Mr. Gleason said the coun- cil needs to help OOOT's board and staff to see the importance of all modes e of transportation and make them commit to providing for all modes. MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 4, 1991 Page 3