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(b) Maintain or improve the operation of the street system for pedestrians, bicycles, transit and automobiles. Balance the need for bicycle lanes on downtown streets with the need for on-street parking and transit facilities. (Policy 2) (c) Use Transportation System Development Charges (SDC) to help compensate for the effect of growth on the need for alternative transportation systems. (Policy 3) (2) Pedestrian System. (a) Improve the pedestrian system in the downtown area to encourage walking as a primary means of transportation within downtown. (See Appendix A, Map 3 for Proposed Pedestrian System Improvements.) (Policy 4) (b) Encourage and promote the creation of "great streets" within the downtown area that stimulate pedestrian activity while allowing for bicycles and slow-moving automobile traffic. (Policy 5) (3) Bicycle Facilities. Improve the safety and efficiency of existing bikeways in the downtown area. Improve bicycle circulation within the downtown area and improve access to existing and planned routes extending outside of the downtown area. (See Appendix A, Map 4 for Proposed Bicycle Facility Improvements) (Policy 6) (4) Transit System. Support a frequent transit-based shuttle service in the greater downtown area to link major employment and activity centers and to provide an attractive, energy-efficient, low or no cost, transportation alternative for those who live, work or shop within the greater downtown area. (See Appendix A, Map 5 for Transit Improvements Discussion Map.) (Policy 7) (5) Vehicle Parking. (a) Support intensive development in the downtown area by balancing new parking supply with specific area demands and ensure an adequate supply of parking is available downtown to meet the needs of residents, workers and customers of downtown facilities. (Policy 8) (b) Make parking downtown convenient, affordable, safe and easy to use. (Policy 9) (6) Transportation Demand Management Program. Promote walking, bicycling, carpooling, and riding the bus through employer-based programs. (Policy 10) (7) University of Oregon Campus Area. Support the transportation policies contained in the 1991 University of Oregon Long range Campus Development Plan. (Policy 11) Section 5. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the concurrence of the City Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained Ordinance - 3 (L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040524\S0405245-attB,doc(01/06/04)