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Exhibit E (a) Change the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility (exclusive of correction of map errors in an adopted plan); (b) Change standards implementing a functional classification system; or (c) Result in any of the effects listed in paragraphs (A) through (C) of this subsection based on projected conditions measured at the end of the planning period identified in the adopted TSP. As part of evaluating projected conditions, the amount of traffic projected to be generated within the area of the amendment may be reduced if the amendment includes an enforceable, ongoing requirement that would demonstrably limit traffic generation, including, but not limited to, transportation demand management. This reduction may diminish or completely eliminate the significant effect of the amendment. (A) Types or levels of travel or access that are inconsistent with the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility, (8) Degrade the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility such that it would not meet the performance standards identified in the TSP or comprehensive plan; or (C) Degrade the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility that is otherwise projected to not meet the performance standards identified in the TSP or comprehensive plan. The proposed amendments do not change the functional classification of a transportation facility or change the standards implementing a functional classification system. Therefore, the amendments do not have a significant effect under (a) or (b). In regards to (c), the level of residential and commercial development currently permitted through existing code and zoning regulations will remain the same as a result of these amendments. Therefore, the amendments do not significantly affect any existing or future transportation facilities. Regarding the code amendment to eliminate the traffic impact analysis requirement within the downtown plan area, with the exception of the properties in the EWEB Master Plan, and the concurrent plan amendment to reduce the allowable level of service to F for the corresponding area, removal of this local mechanism to evaluate mobility within a limited geographic area, and the policy decision to accept potentially increased levels of congestion within this area do not allow for an increase in traffic generation or the degradation of any transportation facilities. Rather, these amendments recognize that due to the unique characteristics of this area, the traffic impact analysis tool has limited to no benefit. These unique characteristics include an established gridded street pattern; multiple lower and higher order streets that enter and exit the area; numerous options for distribution and assignments of projected trips; lower speeds; ample facilities for alternative modes; unlikelihood that new intersections, new street alignments or widths would be proposed; development is primarily redevelopment of existing properties with minimal to zero setbacks; and existing access management standards to control new driveway locations. Additionally, the Transportation Planning Rule provides for this tool (change in performance standard) as a policy choice for cities to consider in transportation /land use planning. As such, the reduction itself does not create an impact on the transportation system under this criterion. Further details regarding the changes to the policy language of the Metro Plan and TransPlan to Findings - 5