Item C: Review of Implementation of Street Bond Measure

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Functional Classifications The quantity and associated vehicle weight of traffic using streets is a critical factor affecting the rate at which pavement and roadbeds deteriorate. Eugene divides streets into five categories called functional classifications (FC), each representing a different volume and type of vehicular usage. Major Arterial (FC -1): Major Arterials are usually four or more lanes and generally connect various parts of the region with one another within the city and with the "outside world ". They serve as major access routes to regional destinations such as downtowns, universities, airports, and similar major focal points within the urban area. Major Arterials typically carry an average of more than 20,000 vehicles per day. Major Arterials receive high priority maintenance. Minor Arterial (FC 2): Minor Arterials are typically two or three lanes. These streets provide the next level of urban connectivity below major arterials. In most cases their main role tends to be serving intra -city mobility. Minor Arterials carry between 7,500 and 20,000 vehicles per day. Minor Arterials receive priority maintenance. Major Collector (FC -3): Major Collectors can be found in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. They typically carry between 2,500 and 7,500 vehicles per day. Major Collectors have a higher priority for maintenance than local streets. Neighborhood Collector (FC -4): Neighborhood Collectors are found only in residential neighborhoods and provide a high degree of access to individual properties in a neighborhood. They typically carry between 1,500 and 2,500 vehicles per day. Local (FC -5): Local streets provide access to individual properties along the roadway. They are narrow, slow- speed, and low - volume service facilities. They typically carry fewer than 1,500 vehicles per day, and receive low priority maintenance. Local streets are also referred to as Residential streets. The following graph illustrates both centerline miles and lane miles by improvement type and functional classes. Mileage by Functional Class - Improved and Unimproved 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 Major Minor Collector Neigh. Local Total Arterial Arterial Collector *Improved 12' lane miles 62 223 104 67 767 1223 ■Unimproved 12'lane miles 0 2 6 9 89 106 *Improved centerline miles 15 67 34 26 327 469 OUnimproved centerline miles 0 1 3 4 57 65