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e e e Ms. Smith said that the project had been altered and staff had been very respon- sive to input. Mr. Haws noted that he felt sure the staff had been very respon- sive, but wanted to know if action had to be taken at this time. Mr. Allen responded that one or two more weeks could be allowed, but that the State and Federal governments are not willing to wait much longer. This should be the final public hearing in the process. ' Mr. Obie said he was concerned that neighborhood groups were not there and Ms. Smith said she had six or seven groups in her ward but does not know of any strong opposition as there had been three years ago. Mr. Berman said that in talking with the neighborhood liaison and reading neighborhood newsletters, the neighborhoods are not opposed to the project any longer. They are concerned, but not opposed. Ms. Miller said that she felt that due to the length of this controversy the opponents may have simply "tired out." If, on a large project such as this, we provide enough money and staff to work on it, the project will not go away. Those residents to the south of the intersect ion are more in favor of the project, but those near it or further north are against it. She said staff has been responsive to public concerns with given limits. Mr. lieuallen said this item should be carried over. He requested the results of the traffic management experiment. Mr. Hanks said it was approximately IS-percent more capacity in the intersection. There was a 40-percent increase on the adjacent residential streets north of 30th and a I36-percent increase on those south of 30th. Mr. Berman said that a traffic diverter request has been made for Alder Street between 24th and 30th, but a response has been delayed until a decision is made on this project. Mr. lieuallen said he felt someone from LTD should .have been at this meeting and wished to know how the project was designed to be a part of the major nodal system. Mr. Hanks said the T-2000 Plan shows the transit transfer node for the north/south and lCC buses in this area. Mr. Hanks said the bus turn-outs would be on the north and south sides of 30th and indicated there would be space for about four buses and bike parking for park-and-ride. He said there would also be a bike parking facility and bus turn-around on 29th and Amazon Parkway. At the present time, buses cannot turn right from Amazon Parkway to Hilyard nor from 30th to Hilyard. The proposed plan would provide an increased turning radius for the buses. Mr. Haws asked why they were in the position of not being able to pick and choose. Mr. Berman responded that the justification for the need for lane width is to carry the traffic load. At present, the bus pull-outs will not work and the streets cannot carry the traffic. The FAU monies are to facilitate all modes of traffic, not just bicycles or transit. The City is tied to the EIS. The cost is continuing to escalate 40 to 50 percent per year. Mr. Hanks noted it has taken three years to get the EIS done and to get a new statement may take two ye ars . Ms. Miller asked if in the figures given for net parkland increase include the new parking lot. Mr. Hanks said the lot is part of the master plan but is not part of this particular project since parking is not eligible for these monies. 3/24/80--5