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alternative and supports the Friends of Eugene proposal. He said nodal development should be taken out of the figures unless funding is provided for the implementation. Lizzy Hughes, 953 W. 8th, Eugene, said her main concern is the proposed Valley River Bridge as it is a bad idea to put a car bridge in one of the nicest areas of Eugene where people can bicycle. She added if things are made convenient for people, they will use it. She suggested to eliminate the Valley River Bridge. Helen Vidal, 1560 Jefferson, Eugene, suggested a gas tax rather than a transportation utility fee. She added that there is no commitment to slowing down traffic and widening the streets. Mary_ Bentgen, 950 W. 15th, Eugene, said the livability of the community should be stressed in ways that will accommodate children, pedestrians and to provide mass transportation for as much of the population as possible. She said she was in support of a greater portion of money going towards LTD and giving free bus tickets for all who ask for them, as a way of moving the community in a way that seeks a solution. She said Transplan has no future and leads to gridlock. Michael James Long, 620 Horn Lane, Eugene, stated there was no inclusion for motorcycles and alternative modes of travel. He said a motorcycle burns less fuel and causes less pollution. He said he would like to see a citywide implementation of shuttle buses. He said ifa bridge needs to be built to Valley River, then limit it to buses, pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles. He suggested to think of the growing senior population and their transportation needs without automobiles. Bill Sokol_, 240 Sunnyside Dr, Eugene, stated with regard to the bike bridge at Valley River, there is no demonstrated need for it. He added the only time the shopping center is busy is at Christmas time. Alice Pueschner, 1512 Barber Drive, agreed with the Friends of Eugene and is opposed to the Valley River Bridge. She said she is interested in promoting bicycling for business people and school children. She said more funds are needed to reduce the use of automobiles and for educating the public on the need to do so. Margaret Zolman, 1174 Sheraton Dr., stated she is a two month resident of Eugene, moving from California. She suggested the elected officials be careful as it is easy to make Eugene's problems worse. Ruth Duemler_, 1745 Fircrest, Eugene, stated until the wages in Lane County become a living wage, she will not support any new spending. She said the only fair tax is a progressive income tax, where the ones who could afford it, pay the most. She said she wanted to eliminate dollars for roads, the Valley River Bridge and the West Eugene Parkway. She added she supported the rapid transit line, but if it takes out the center line of Franklin Boulevard, she does not support it. Page 12 -- Joint Elected Officials' Meeting -- September 29, 1999 WP bc/m/99122/T