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e Mr. Delay asked why two lanes of traffic could not be routed through the parkway and one lane forward with a large sign pointing to the parkway as a means for getting downtown. Mr. Hanks responded this could be done and in terms of modification costs, it would be less than $200. Mr. Delay asked if it was Mr. Hanks' estimation that this would decrease traffic to downtown via Hilyard. Mr. Hanks replied that he thinks this would happen anyway but this would encourage it even more. Mr. Delay asked when the completion date would be. Mr. Hanks responded it would be in the fall of 1981. Mr. Delay stated the parkway ends at 19th Avenue and if the effort was made to divert downtown traffic it would not work without downstream improvements. Mr. Hanks agreed that that would be high priority. Mr. Delay asked if Alder Street would remain a local street. Mr. Hanks responded that it would. e Ms. Miller asked if a destination study had been done to see how many people in cars were going downtown. Dave Reinhard responded that the T-2000 Plan was based on a 1960 0 & D study extrapolated to current study conditions, and he is concerned that people on Hilyard Street may end up on High Street rather than on Hilyard Street. Mr. Hanks stated the Amazon Parkway directional split is two-thirds of the volume southbound and one-third northbound. Although it would seem that it would be half and half, the destinations do not indicate that. Part of the traffic is inhibited by the existing intersection at 19th Avenue and the Parkway. Ms. Schue stated that she had some problems with the plans regarding bicycle safety. Mr. Hanks stated that the bridge will allow better vision due to a gradual slope plus the bridge will be lighted. Bike trails are on both sides of the Amazon Channel so if the bridge is flooded, the bike path on the easterly side can be used. Other bridges have flooding problems and barricades are placed for people indicating the detour. Mr. Delay asked how many of the amenities would be funded in this project. Mr. Hanks responded that landscaping, medians, turn-outs, trees, and berms would be included as well as a bike lane east of Amazon Parkway and an east-west bike lane. The athletic field and the parking lot are not included. Approximately $200,000 is for landscaping and bike paths. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolution. Ms. Miller stated she is concerned that we are building an expensive project geared to the '60's, not a forward-looking project. More than $500,000 will be spent to help people save a few minutes at rush hour. People could rearrange their schedules. She feels it is an expensive e 4/14/80--5