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F. Transportation Element Exhibit B The Transportation Element addresses surface and air transportation in the metropolitan are p p a. TransPlan, the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan area � T ransp ort ation Plan p rovides the basis p for the surface transportation portions of this element and the Eugene A Master Plan provides the basis for the air transportation portions. TransPlan guides regional transportation system planning in the metropolitan area to serve Y�= :�µ� =a -�� the transportation planning needs of [the] a projected population of 296,500 in the TransPlan Study Area (fn 11). The TransPlan Study Area is an area extending beyond the UGB and Metro Plan boundary that is used for transportation modeling purposes. TransPlan establishes the framework upon which all public agencies can make consistent and coordinated transportation planning decisions. Goals and .policies in TransPlan are contained in this Transportation Element and are part of the adopted Metro Plan. TransPlan project lists and project maps are also adopted as part of the Metro Plan. This element complies with State Transportation Goal 12, "To rovide and encourage a safe p g convenient, and economic transportation system." Three types of transportation lannin p g strategies are reflected in the goals and policies in this element: Transportation demand management (TDM), land use, and system improvements. TDM strategies focus on reducing demands placed on the transportation system, and thus system costs, b providing incentives to . yp g redistribute or eliminate vehicle trips and by encouraging alternative modes. Land use strategies focus on encouraging development patterns that reduce the need for automobiles reduce trip lengths, and support the use of alternative modes. System 'imp rovements focus on increasin efficiency and adding capacity or new facilities to the existing hi transit bi and y pedestrian systems. Together, these strategies form a balanced policy framework for meeting local and state transportation goals to. increase urban public transit ridership; reduce reliance on the automobile; substitute automobile trips with alternative modes, such as walking nd bikin • and red g g' reduce automobile energy consumption and transportation costs. Consistent with this approach the policies in this element are presented in the following categories: Not all Transportation Element policies will apply to a specific transportation-related decision. When conformance with adopted policy is required, policies in this and other Metro Plan elements will be examined to determine which policies are relevant and can be applied. when policies support varying positions, decision makers will seek a balance of all applicable policies. pp p Goals are timeless, but some policies will expire as they are implemented. Goals 1. Provide an integrated transportation and land use system that supports choices in modes of travel and development patterns that will reduce reliance on the automobile and enhance livability, economic opportunity, and the quality of life. macipli p U The 296 NO prpioa Xff- this e estifnated 20A. -1 r , � W&A%&WIJL WAX W A. 0 for- addition a! • .]