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citizen involvement process and said there were good things in the goal section of the document, but that there is a disconnect between the goals and implementation. He urged the Board to send the document back and to adopt a process like the one Friends of Eugene has proposed. Shawn Boles, 105 N. Adams, Eugene, read his letter into the record. Please see Exhibit "E". Tonie Nathan, 3065 Delta Pines, Dr., Eugene, read her letter into the record. Please see Exhibit Charlie Magee, 2679 University St., Eugene, stated there will be less oil in ten years and every future gallon ofoil will continue to cost more to find, produce, refine and deliver. He stated the draft Transplan continues the community's dependence on domestic and imported oil. He said the Transplan will make it harder in the year 2015 for this community to be benevolent. He encouraged the Board to listen to what the Friends of Eugene had to say. Anastasia Sandowl, 123 Fir Lane, Eugene, stated she was against the project of an auto bridge that would connect River Road to Goodpasture Island Road. Dennis Sandowl, 123 Fir Lane, Eugene, stated the plan is obsolete and it doesn't reflect the values around green space, pedestrian malls and alternative transportation. He said he didn't want a Valley River Bridge. He suggested to cut losses by opening up the process and learn from leaders in the world. Martin Champion,, 1280 Jackson, Eugene, suggested to help little businesses that want to do things in the right way that help make a better community. Kari Westlund, 87909 Misty Lane, Veneta, stated she is the President of CVALCO. She read her letter into the record. Please see Exhibit "G." Kim Messler, 1010 Main St., Springfield - read comments for Barbara Cole, the Director of the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority into the record. Please see Exhibit "H." Terry Connoly, 1401 Willamette, Eugene, stated he was present on behalf of the Eugene area Chamber of Commerce. He said the Chamber of Commerce supports a transportation system that provides access to all modes of transportation, encourages the use of alternative modes and accommodates increased capacity for automobiles. He reported the Chamber has endorsed the draft Transplan because it is a realistic strategy to address the transportation needs. He said it was important that the elected officials understand the financial resources that are allocated in Transplan. He added the Chamber is concerned by the limited resources to meet the transportation problems. He said to spend less than $250 million over 20 years on roadway capacity improvements would be irresponsible. He added the Chamber supports nodal development, the implementation of the pilot program for bus rapid transit, the analysis of the Page 7 -- Joint Elected Officials' Meeting -- September 29, 1999 WP bc/m/99122/T