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(b) Amending the TS? to provzde transportatton fac~litzes to support the proposed land uses consistent w~th the requirements of this division; 8. Altering land use designations, densities, or design requb'ements to reduce demand for automobile travel and meet travel needs through other modes; or (d) Amending the TSP to mod~, zhe planned funct~on, capac~O; and perfbrmance standards, as needed, to accept greater motor vehicle congestzon to promote ;taxed use, pedestrian-friendly development where multi modal travel choices are provided. (2) A plan or land use regulation amendment significantly ~ffects a transportation facihO, if it: (a) Changes the functional c&ssificatton of an existing or planned transportation facili.tv; (b) Changes standards implementing a functional class~ficatzon system; 6. Allows types or levels of land uses which would result in levels of travel or access which are inconsistent with the functional classification of a transportation facdtty; or (d) Would reduce the performance standards of the facility below the minimum acceptable level zdentified in the TSP. On August 1, 2003 the applicant submitted the University of Oregon East Campus Lands Trip Generation Study (dated November 17, 2002) as information supporting the plan amendment applications. On August 30, 2003 City staff requested additional information from the applicant regarding traffic impacts, including data related to the operation of 7 intersections within and adjacent to the East Campus planning area. On October 27, 2003, the applicant submitted most, but not all of the requested data in a revised East Campus Lands Traffic Impact Study (TIS) dated October 22, 2003. On October 31, 2003 City staff requested additional information related to the mid-block pedestrian crossing on Agate Street, PM peak turning movements at several intersections, and assumptions related to the number of parking spaces in future parking structures that might be built within the East Campus area. On November 4, 2003 the applicant submitted all of the materials requested by City staff. Several streets intersect or border the area affected by the proposed amendments. Those streets include Agate Street, 15th, 17th and 19th avenues, Col-umbia, Moss and Villard streets. Agate and Villard are accessed from the north via Franklin Boulevard, a state facility. Franklin Boulevard, Agate and 19th are classified as "major streets" on the City of Eugene Street Classification Map, adopted in 1999. Franklin Boulevard is classified as a Major Arterial; Agate as a Minor Arterial, and 19th as a Neighborhood Collector. All other streets in the area axe classified as local streets. Exhibit D - Page 7