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proposed investments reduce reliance on the automobile and the plan proposes to add 100% <br /> to the bike system, resulting in a more interconnected system and 50% more transit service <br /> per person. He noted the plan calls for adding 20% to the sidewalk system. He added the <br /> proposed projects represent a conscious effort to invest proportionately more in alternative <br /> modes, and Transplan takes care of what is already there. He noted the plan assumes that for <br /> Springfield and Eugene, all flexible dollars are used for operations, maintenance and <br /> preservation. He said the city dollars for new construction are system development charges <br /> and assessments for capital purposes. He said beyond the adoption of Transplan, the two <br /> cities will have to consider additional resources or reduce operations and maintenance <br /> standards for their systems. <br /> <br /> Schwetz said the plan gives a land use strategy with nodal development, innovative transit <br /> strategy with bus rapid transit, and strategies that can be expanded to fit the needs of <br /> individual jurisdictions. He added it gives investments in the road system, and safety capacity <br /> and connectivity issues. He said with regard to finances, the plan provides a solid foundation <br /> of ongoing financial support to ensure the transportation system investments can be operated <br /> and maintained over the planning period. <br /> <br /> Schwetz reported that relative to continuing trends, Transplan is estimated to provide a <br /> reduction of 46,000,000 vehicle miles traveled in congestion related delay for the planning <br /> period, a savings of over 750,000,000 vehicle miles traveled, a reduction of carbon monoxide <br /> and a forecasted fuel savings of 19,000,000 gallons. He added the Transplan land strategy <br /> use will need to be implemented by the two cities, and the plan does not set design standards <br /> for roads or development. He added a project level analysis will be required before any <br /> roadway or bike project is implemented. He said the cities will have to set up design <br /> standards for nodal development as Transplan does not include the final routing and design <br /> for bus rapid transit, and LTD will need to continue to work with the other agencies and the <br /> communities as a whole in working out the details of bus rapid transit district. <br /> <br /> Schwetz noted that one of the underlying objectives of the process has been to develop a <br /> document that is adoptable by everyone, and Transplan has been structured to provide <br /> flexibility in its implementation. He added the future of the draft will be determined by each <br /> jurisdiction in subsequent work sessions and the written record will remain open until October <br /> 29. He said after October 29, staff will prepare a summary of public input as a basis for <br /> continued deliberations and ultimate direction to staff on the changes to the draft. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Green opened the Public Hearing. <br /> <br /> Mayor Torrey opened the Public Hearing for the City of Eugene. <br /> <br /> Mayor Maine opened the Public Hearing for the Springfield City Council for the purpose of <br /> conducting a first reading and joint public hearing with the elected officials of Eugene, Lane <br /> <br />Page 5 -- Joint Elected Officials' Meeting -- September 29, 1999 <br />WP bc/m/99122/T <br /> <br /> <br />