Item B: Strategies for Long-Term Transportation Needs

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The focus of this option 'vvas directed tcn:vards addressing the unimproved transportation network. The concept was to establish a fee that all movners adjacent to unimproved streets 'vvould pay J(X a period of time (ten years), with the thnds to be used to improve streets in a priority order during a specified period of time, The subcommittee was informed that the Council Subcommittee on Street Improvement Financing had explored this concept, which vv'as subsequently presented to the council as part of that subcommittee's report. Council concluded that the approach was one they did not wish to pursue. Since this funding option does not address the preservation and maintenance needs of the transportation system and the council has not chosen to pursue this option, the subcommittee discontinued any further review oftllis alternative. The December survey showed that this option was medium to low in the area of financially feasibility. The subcommittee indicated its opposition to this alternative by a 5:2 count. Municipal Stkker Fcc (Local Vchiclcl'ublie Parking Permit) This idea, introduced by a subcommittee member based on practice in other municipalities, ,vas a proposal to have a municipal "sticker" attached to a vehicle that would give the owner the privilege of parking in areas associated with city facilities, such as the Library parking lot. Staff analysis of two sample cities showed that altemative was more like a city vehicle registration requirement which is not permitted under Oregon state la'vv, rather than an optional parking sticker program, Tolls This funding source generated very little discussion from the subcommittee. While some members liked the idea of capturing ton rf!o!Jey ii-om commuters driv ing in from outside the city, there was a sense that the mechanism would be too much of a stretch in terms of public opinion at this time. This alternative received lower ratings in the subcommittee survey and no recommendation for further staff analysis. ~ Fees to Compensate for Dedicated Use of Traffic Lanes for Transit Purposes This potential funding source also generated little discussion from the subcommittee. The dedicated Jane tee was vie\ved as some'vvhat contrary to the City's goal of supPOliing transit. It also received lower ratings in the subcommittee survey and no recommendation for further staff analysis. Employer Payroll Tax This general municipal revenue source received. little discussion from the .subcommittee, and staff received no direction for tbrther analysis of this option.