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Work Session: ConnectOregon Project Applications
Meeting Date: April 9, 2012 Agenda Item Number: A
Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Chris Henry
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8472
ISSUE STATEMENT
This work session provides an opportunity to discuss and provide feedback on priorities for the area’s
ConnectOregon IV project applications before a meeting of the Lane Area Commission on Transportation
(Lane ACT) that is scheduled for April 11, and the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) set for April
12. Mayor Kitty Piercy represents the City of Eugene on the Lane ACT. The Mayor and Councilor Alan
Zelenka are the City’s MPC representatives.
BACKGROUND
The MPC is an intergovernmental committee that, among other functions, provides policy guidance in
transportation planning. The Lane ACT is an advisory body established to provide a forum for
stakeholders to collaborate on transportation issues affecting Lane County (Region 2, Area 5) and to
strengthen state and local partnerships in transportation. Area Commissions on Transportation (ACTs)
are advisory bodies chartered by the Oregon Transportation Commission.
The Lane ACT will prioritize the county’s ConnectOregon IV project applications; the MPC will
prioritize the metro area’s applications.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
This item relates to a number of policies and goals, including Council Goals for Sustainable
Development and Effective, Accountable Municipal Government.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The council may provide feedback for Mayor Piercy’s consideration.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager makes no recommendation.
SUGGESTED MOTION
No suggested motions are offered by the City Manager.
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ATTACHMENTS
Information describing the area’s ConnectOregon project applications will be provided before or at the
April 9 City Council work session.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Chris Henry
Telephone: 541-682-8472
Staff E-Mail: chris.c.henry@ci.eugene.or.us
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