Agenda Packet 2-19-19 Work Session

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MovingAhead 2018 Outreach Summary 45 Seniors Listening Session This group focused on the needs of seniors and those with mobility challenges. The session was held at the Ya-Po-Ah Terrace Retirement Community and included members of that community. Evaluation Criteria: • Bike and Pedestrian Safety and Access (high use at Sheldon and Gateway) • Frequency is important (more often and on weekends) Investment Options: • Enhanced shelters are important – need to provide better protection from the weather • Coburg Road currently is unsafe to cross. Need pedestrian crossings with flashing lights • (Comment form) Safe crossing is needed on Coburg Road at Trader Joes • River Road is better for bikes. Like the new crossings. • (Comment form) More buses are needed on Cottage Grove between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on week days. There is only one shelter stop at Main Street and River Road. Other Comments: • (Comment form) We seniors love LTD! That’s First! If we could have wind breaks at the two worst bus stops for wind with cold at 1) Sheldon and; 2) Gateway. The buildings are far away, and I have become panicked and shivering at these two places. • (Comment form) For the City of Eugene: Pedestrian sidewalks under bridges seem off limits to most of us because they are homeless encampment areas and hazardous waste, blocked sidewalks with tents, discarded clothing and people drinking alcohol, using drugs, and delusional shouting – etc. Too unsafe, too threatening. Unsafe sidewalks shared by fast moving cycles, wheelchair bound and slower walkers. • Garbage is an issue – on Highway 99 • No smoking signage is needed at Shelters (painted on the sidewalk maybe) • Need more room for walkers/mobility devices on Route 1. Need to advocate for those using mobility devices (provide an automated statement on the bus) Spanish Language Listening Session This group focused on community members that spoke Spanish as their primary language. A bilingual interpreter led the discussion to encourage participation in either English or Spanish. Evaluation Criteria: • New Bicycle/Pedestrian Access & Safety Improvements – better access to bus service is needed, especially at Royal & Terry near Echo Hollow. • Ridership increase – provide expanded service on holidays and weekends and earlier service each day. More people would use transit. Frequency is most important. Covered bus stops (especially at grocery stores) • Investment in Corridors with Disadvantage Populations February 19, 2019, Work Session - Item 1