Agenda Packet 2-19-19 Work Session

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MovingAhead 2018 Outreach Summary 44 • River Road pedestrian crossings are needed – use red flashing crossings • BAT Lanes are working well on 6th and 7th Schools and Youth Listening Session This group focused on understanding the transportation needs of school children and their families, along with school staff. Attendees included three Safe Routes to Schools coordinators, one school principal and one student. Evaluation Criteria: • Bike and Pedestrian Access and Safety (most important)– set precedence in Eugene for other communities • Investment in Corridors with Disadvantaged Populations – however mitigate possible gentrification. There is a connection between walking and biking and disadvantaged populations, therefore this criterion was tied as most important with Bike and Ped Access and Safety. • Travel Time Savings/Frequency (second most important) – Need to provide service for after school events. Many use transit to get to LCC. • Ridership Increase – to get more cars off the road/less vehicle trips • Cost – both capital and operating costs are important. Need to consider if we can afford it once it’s built. • Parking is the least important criteria (to some), others felt parking was important downtown. Consider mitigating if possible by providing park and ride facilities (near Highway 99). • Potential Property Displacements – this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. • Existing Jobs and population Served – this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. • Trees – this criteria was noted as lower in priority because trees will be replaced Investment Options: • Highway 99 – EmX level of service • Highway 99 is a feeder to Bethel • Coburg and River Road – high level of bike and pedestrian investments; but Enhanced Corridor may be more appropriate for both • MLK Jr. Blvd serves Chase Village and other housing, plus Centennial School and U of O Students (housing) • 30th to LCC connection is important for students (club soccer, etc.) • Consider the perception within the community if there is a high level of investment in the southern end of the community vs. the northern side of the community (i.e. 30th to LCC vs. River Road or Highway 99). • River Road may be more appropriate for EmX due to being able to serve more residents • Construction on Coburg Road will be challenging due to congestion February 19, 2019, Work Session - Item 1