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pattern, he said the select link analysis only looks at traffic as it goes through a select point. The particular model shows ten to 15 percent of the traffic going through 6th-7th was going to the River Rofaod area. That trafficsverYdlikelY Cd?Uld hbe coming ~rom the.univerhsity ~, oregon or downtown. econ, regar lng t e noncorrldor proJects, e said it was TPC's perspective that these were very important. Many of them do relate to the capacity problem, such as 30th and Hilyard or 18th and 19th couplet east of Willamette. Many of them relate to newly developed areas, i.e., Ferry Street. Also, there are safety problems that many of the noncorridor routes do address. Therefore, it was felt these to be important to designate those for public acknowledgement. Mr. Farah said the key word was "system". The street and highway system is intended to serve the mObility of residents in the metropolitan area. This relates to land use, the downtown area, Valley River Center, the University of Oregon, and the West Eugene industrial area. Also, he noted the 6th-7th avenue facility addresses policies such as Eugene will preserve the downtown area; it serves a function of connecting residents of the City; and serves the function of providing a high level of service to the West Eugene industrial area. He said these projects have to be discussed in the context of what they mean to the overall system. Regarding policies, he said the Planning Commission did spend considerable time on them with many modifications made that were intended to clarify staff work. Regard- ing the facilities, specifically Ferry Street Bridge and Chambers connector, he said the Planning Commission felt those were the two highest areas of concern to prevent service level "E" occurring. In response to a question from Mr. Delay, Mr. Farah said the transportation model assumed a higher increase in dwelling units in the downtown area. ~ If there is an attempt to preserve existing housing and seek rehabilitation, ~ while on the other hand attempting to get the highest density out'of structures that may not be in the best condition, there may not be a dramatic increase in dwelling units. He said the issue was: Is this an incorrect assumption made in T-2000? Two areas the growth management study has not touched on: 1) Getting a greater intensity use of land than is occurring now (i.e., concept of infilling); and 2) encouraging housing in the areas that are not now designated for housing (i.e., south of 13th and Willamette). These may increase density in the downtown area. Mr. Delay wondered to what extent this model is predicated on these kinds of projections. Mr. Farah said it is predicated on a high employment rate in the downtown area, with the increased number of residents in the downtown area creating a lessening of the transportation problem. Thus is would be assumed more people would be walking, using bikes, etc. This is not seen to be happening, but instead a greater dependency on the street, highway, and transit system is currently occurring. Mr. Obie questioned if the Planning Commission had a thorough re-evaluation of the transit goals and of the level of service. James Bernhard, President of the Planning Commission, said the Planning Commission had spent one evening with the transit people on goals and policies in the plan relating to how they could be obtained and their effect on land-use policies. It was 5/3178--8 e 3/3