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r the second amendment. Mr. McKinley stated that the projected volumes in T-2000 . for Beltline have already been exceeded. Mr. Lieuallen stated that this is an important and massive construction project. He asked what impact there would be on traffic patterns. Ms. Decker stated that the TIP which the council approved called for widening the Willamette Bridge based on current conditions. This amendment provides for that but there is no provision at this time for Delta construction. Mr. Delay asked if it is correct that the project allows only for improvement of the bridge, not for putting in the interchange. Ms. Decker responded that that is correct. Mr. Delay asked about the footnote which states that impact on land use would be considered. He asked who would be responsible for that study. Ms. Decker stated this would occur before implementation. It would have to be in the Tr ansportat ion Improvement progr am and the counc il and MATe woul d have to approve it. Mr. Delay asked if it would have to be in the plan. Ms. Decker responded that it would have to be in the TIP. Mr. Delay asked if they are approaching the service level toward the east now. Ms. Decker responded that they are at that po i nt. North-south traffic flow on Delta is a safety problem. Ms. Miller noted that in regard to Project 9, this looks like an alternative way to solve the problem. She asked if it puts construction into effect at this time. Ms. Decker responded that that is correct because it is in the transpor- tation plan. Ms. Miller asked if alternative modes would be considered when widening is discussed. Ms. Decker responded that if the council is interested in that, that they should direct the MATC representative to pursue the item. Ms. Miller noted that this may depend upon whether the sewer bridge is built. Widening of Beltl ii1e Bridge is probably not the most important transportation e problem which the City has, but this is a County bridge and County m~ney. In regard to impact on land use, Mr. Lieuallen asked if the extension on the west side of the river will be considered in a study designed by the council. Ms. Decker responded that that would be correct if and when the Delta extension is on the TIP. The council will receive a good deal of information about that. Mr. Lieual1en stated that he agrees with Ms~ Miller regarding consideration for alternative modes. He feels that people are assuming that that will happen. This apparently is not the case but the council should give direction to Ms. Miller to take this direction back to MATC on October 30. Mr. Lieuallen asked what the City or the County are doing with LTD or Paratransit to reduce the volume of traffic on the bridge. Ms. Decker responded that staff is working with LTD and Paratransit and more will be heard about Park and Ride in the near future. Mr. Lieuallen asked if staff feels the bridge will have to be w~dened. Ms. Decker responded that they do. Mr. Lieuallen asked how much this would cost, since in the report it states $1.7 million, but would cost $2.6 million for the interchange ramp for westbound traffic. Ms. Decker noted that north- bound traffic going west into Beltline will be accommodated by the $2.6 million interchange ramp. Mr. Lieuallen'stated that he understands the bulk of the money is from the County road fund. He asked what the City's share is. Mr. Henry responded that the City does not have to pay anything. Mr. Delay stated that the metropolitan area gets,a fair share of the County road fund. He feels the Ferry Street Bridge and Coburg Road area are worse problems than Be lt 1 i ne. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 8" 1980 ' Page 5