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it wanted its utility bills increased to support a stream acquisition program. Mr. Corey noted that <br />the responses to the community survey indicated support. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson endorsed bicycle use but expressed concern about people who used bicycles <br />unsafely, such as those who ride on the sidewalk or in the wrong direction on bicycle lanes, <br />particularly in the University of Oregon campus area. She asked if the department was working <br />with the University to educate people on the proper use of bicycles, or if anything that was done <br />could be very effective. She suggested that staff identify where the conflicts existed, and target a <br />safety campaign in those locations. Mr. Corey said that the outreach the City did was more <br />focused on those who wanted to learn the right way to use a bicycle. It was very difficult to <br />change behavior. He said the City used its Alternate Modes Coordinator to work with various <br />segments of the community, including the University, on bicycle safety issues. Ms. Nathanson <br />suggested a chat with the Police Department could also be helpful. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson noted a group newly formed to advocate for a new parks and open space bond <br />measure. She further noted that the former Parks and Open Space Committee had anticipated such <br />a bond would be needed. She suggested that anything the council did in terms of a new bond <br />revenue be discussed in the context of other issues, e.g., the library's revenue needs. Mr. Johnson <br />noted that he had encouraged the group's representative to contact the council regarding the <br />timing of a possible bond issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Rayor suggested that the fliers mailed with Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) bills be <br />used to communicate information about the stormwater fee increase being contemplated. The flier <br />should be sent when there were no other fliers being mailed. <br /> <br />Mr. Rayor asked staff to consider what funding priorities existed and what the council should ask <br />the voters to support in terms of bond measures. He added he would not vote to support any <br />"hurry-up" measures. <br /> <br />Ms. Taylor noted she personally did not read the fliers in the EWEB bills. <br /> <br />Ms. Taylor asked why the City did not employ more stop signs, such as on East Amazon and Fox <br />Hollow streets, saying they improved pedestrian safety and slowed motorists. She asked what was <br />being done for pedestrian safety, saying it was unsafe to cross streets in downtown. She did not <br />know if the issue was a Public Works or a Police issue. Mr. Corey said that comparatively, <br />Eugene does a great deal in terms of pedestrian amenities to make life easier for pedestrians. He <br />pointed to the many mid-block improvements that were made in neighborhoods to facilitate <br />pedestrian movements, and cited the Ayres Road project as an example of a specific problem area <br />where the City built in many pedestrian amenities. He thought a lot was being done and money <br />was being well-spent. Ms. Taylor said that stop signs are cheap and stop traffic. She thought the <br />City's focus was more on moving traffic than on keeping pedestrians safe. <br /> <br />Mr. Kelly wanted the policy issues related to Photo Red Light brought back to the council. <br /> <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 28, 2001 Page 5 <br /> Goals Process Session <br /> <br /> <br />