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ti <br /> <br /> ~ ; News Rele se Ferry Street Bridge <br /> ~ April 27, 198P <br /> Page 2 <br /> i <br /> Nine onnectors were suggested by the public, ranging from connecting <br /> Centennial Boulevard to I-5 and I-105 to constructing a third bridge <br /> connectin Delta Highway to River Road. <br /> Publi concern also focused on the impacts of future growth at the <br /> Universit of Oregon, the effect of the Riverfront Research Park, and the <br /> possibili y of using the Autzen Stadium parking lot for parking for area <br /> commuters. <br /> The IS will also review the neighborhood impacts of reconstructing the <br /> Ferry Str et Bridge. Harlow Road and the East Skinner Butte historic <br /> district eceived special mention during the scoping process and will be <br /> included in the EIS. The consultants will also analyze the traffic and <br /> ~ associate physical impacts on some areas outside the primary study area. <br /> In a dition to several possible bridge configurations, a double deck <br /> bridge wi h increased accommodation for bicycles and light rail was suggested <br /> by a numb r of citizens and will be included in the study. <br /> Hist ric preservation was identified as a concern by a number of <br /> citizens. As a result, the historic river ford, ferry sites, the first <br /> bridge si e, the Millrace and the East Skinner Butte historic district will <br /> be includ in the EIS. <br /> "Cit zens' comments have been extremely helpful in establishing the <br /> ~ study are s," said Dave Reinhard, project manager and Public Works <br /> transport tion engineer. "For example, based on the comments we received, <br /> the plann'ng team has already decided to expand the study to include the <br /> Harlow ar a and to explore possible ways to increase bicycle and light rail <br /> use." <br /> more <br /> <br />