Agenda Packet 7-15-19 Work Session

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June 2019 FAQ What is MovingAhead? The City of Eugene and Lane Transit District have partnered to study and prioritize near-term (within 10 years) investments along five corridors for people who are walking, biking, using mobility devices, and riding transit. These corridors are Highway 99, River Road, Downtown to LCC via 30th Avenue, Coburg Road, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Eugene is growing – by 2032 Eugene is projected to have 34,000 new residents and 37,000 new jobs. Much of that growth is expected to occur along the five corridors being studied in MovingAhead. The project is aligned with local plans and policies, including Envision Eugene, Eugene’s 2035 Transportation System Plan, Eugene’s Vision Zero Action Plan, Eugene’s Climate Recovery Ordinance, LTD’s Long Range Transit Plan and Frequent Transit Network, and so many more. MovingAhead is considering three multimodal investment options on most corridors. These options are No-Build, Enhanced Corridor, and EmX. No-Build means no investments within the 10-year timeframe, other than what has been adopted in existing plans and programs. The Enhanced Corridor and EmX alternatives use a common toolbox of investments – including Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes, dedicated transit lanes, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and protected bike lanes – to make travel easier and safer along the corridors. Since 2015, the MovingAhead project team has been working with the community to develop and evaluate investment alternatives along each of the corridors. At each stage of the project, the community has weighed in on preferences. In fall and winter 2019, decision makers will set a vision for how to proceed with investments over the next 10 years. At the end of the 10 year period, investments selected by decision makers will be completed or on their way towards completion. With these investments, Eugene will have safer, more convenient travel options for people traveling along some of the most important corridors in the city. What is the difference between Enhanced Corridor and EmX? Enhanced Corridor and EmX Alternatives use the same set of tools, but differ in the amount of investment along the corridor. EmX investments will feature more dedicated right of way (BAT lanes and dedicated transit lanes), more investment for people walking and biking (enhanced crossings and protected bicycle facilities), and a greater investment in transit service. EmX proposes service every 10 minutes for most of the day, while Enhanced Corridor proposes service every 15 minutes. Frequently Asked Questions July 15, 2019, Joint Work Session – Item1