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southbound traffic reaches 13th, he thought it would continue on south when it reaches Charnelton and the reverse would be true for northbound traffic. Regarding the high-residential density in the downtown Westside area, he said ~ if that is a desirable goal of the City this couplet seems against that goal .., because it would place another road block to those who choose to live close to their places of employment. A possible solution would be to have Jefferson- Washington street traffic go to 13th or to Willamette Street south or to use the Southern Pacific Roadway. He noted another particular point the design needed to address was the fact that major arterial traffic problems are generated during the commuter hours. He felt the easiest solution would be to get those people out faster. He also expressed concern about the high-density parking on Broadway and Charnel ton. He noted he was also in favor of preservation of the WOW Hall. Jon Spangler, 2159 Elysium, felt the T-2000 Plan and its technical reports are excellent pieces of work with one minor drawback in that it assumes the status quo regarding transportation. He suggested the Council pursue acceptance of alternative modes of transportation such as use of bicycles. He felt another problem of the plan was that it did not deal adequately with the concern of the present carrying capacity of the metropolitan area. He said it has never been determined how many people can live well in the Eugene-Springfield area. Until that is determined, he felt it unwise to spend millions of dollars on automobile transporation plans. He felt importance given to the automobile traffic should be placed on the back burner and alternatives should be considered in more depth. He said if the plan had to be adopted, then he suggested a review stage in which an area-wide brainstorming session would be held to consider alterna- tives and get away from the status quo in all areas. He agreed with the T-2000 Plan for the most part, but would like to see more emphasis on bicycles and alternatives. He felt this plan to be a good beginning point. ~ Public hearing was closed, there 'being no further testimony. James Bernhard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, said the Commission had studied the plan for about the last three months. He noted there had been several public hearings and work sessions on recommendations. Ms. Smith requested Mr. Bernhard to comment on any of the suggestions made at this public hearing, i.e., saving the WOW Hall or comments about the Lorane Highway. Mr. Bernhard said the Commission did not take any specific action on individual noncorridor items, such as Lorane Highway. He said tne Commission would suggest each one be looked at very carefully before taking any action. Mr. Lieuallen requested staff review the alternatives that have been recommended and respond to Council as to whether they would work; if they would not work, why not. For example, some kind of interim policy for the 6th-7th, Washington- Jefferson street area, and justification for the Lorane Highway becoming an arteri al. Assistant Manager said in preliminary discussions with the State Department of Transportation, they are proceeding to apply the Community Meet proposal on a computer model. He said it would be six to eight weeks before that - 4/17/78--4 ~'2..