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added that the PCE project was an attempt for LTD to achieve, with fewer resources, a stable level of service. Eventually, as the economy improved, he anticipated LTD would ~invest to grow" the frequency of service in major corridors. Mr. Kelly said he felt his question ;;was only barely answered." If LTD stated in a memorandum that improved service frequency was a goal, it should be demonstrable. He did not see 15-minute headways on the LCC corridor as an improvement. He said he ;;would like that followed up." With regard to LTD's inability to add buses and staff, Mr. Kelly suggested that the City Council needed to have a revenue discussion about ways to address the district's lack of resources. Ms. Bettman determined from Mr. Viggiano that the $3 million PCE project included signal prioritization, passenger facilities, and queue-jumpers. Mr. Viggiano added that plans would likely include a new turnaround on the north end of River Road, which may require land acquisition. Ms. Bettman expressed concern about the fact that LTD indicated the PCE project was not a precursor to BRT but the two projects had some of the same elements and it was possible the PCE could carry over to a BRT route. She thought that was a good idea, but ;;had heartburn" about the situation as it was her perception that the decisions were made by LTD staff without any policy direction from the Eugene City Council. She said if the City was investing in the corridors, the council may want to look into the cost of that. Ms. Bettman asked if LTD had done a cost-benefit analysis of the PCE project as opposed to BRT in regard to ridership and cost. She suggested the PCE approach may be a more cost-efficient way and the money proposed for BRT could be used to enhance frequencies. Mr. Viggiano called the council's attention to the EmX system map mounted on the meeting room wall, which included all projected routes. The River Road-LCC routes were projected to be future EmX lines. The investment LTD was making on River Road and the LCC route was an investment in a future EmX line. That did not dictate the timing of the third, fourth, or fifth route. Before that decision was made, LTD would return to the council. Ms. Bettman objected to the title of the PCE project as she did not think reducing the number of bus stops and increasing headways represented enhanced service. Mayor Piercy thanked Mr. Eyster and LTD staff for their presentation. She noted the interest expressed by ~the roundtable" in a route along West 11th Avenue. C. WORK SESSION: Process for Review and Update of Goal 5 Inventory in the South Hills The council was joined by Acting Planning and Development Director Susan Muir, Senior Planner Neil Bj6rklund, and City Attorney Jerome Lidz. City Manager Taylor commended Planning Division staff for its response to the council's earlier questions. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 27, 2005 Page 7 Work Session