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other cha ges that have occurred in the study area, either of these two <br /> relocatio s would have a major effect on transportation patterns in the <br /> downtown rea. <br /> Seve al other changes have also created a need for the update. The <br /> Universit of Oregon has made a number of decisions that will affect parking <br /> supply a use in the University area. The downtown parking policy is <br /> currentl under review by the Development Division, and any revisions will <br /> create a ditional impacts on traffic circulation and parking in the downtown <br /> center. <br /> Wes said the Riverfront Research Park is another important element in <br /> the upda e. The Park was not integrated into the original CATS because the <br /> i <br /> location of traffic access points and the layout and size of the Park had not <br /> i <br /> been det rmined. Now that the master plan for the Park is completed, <br /> i <br /> associat d traffic patterns and impacts can be included for further study. <br /> ~ "In addition, to address the City Council's goal of promoting and <br /> ? encourag ng the use of alternative transportation modes, a significant <br /> portion f the study will examine the roles of viable alternative modes and <br /> recommen strategies to increase their use," West said. Alternative <br /> 1 transpor ation modes include transit, carpools, bicycles, and walking. <br /> <br /> t <br /> A citizen's advisory committee and a staff task team will jointly <br /> prepare nd develop the CATS update. The staff task team will lead the <br /> preparation of the study and will perform the needed technical analyses. To <br /> ensure itizen views are addressed, the citizen's advisory committee will <br /> represe t the residents, businesses, and institutions in and adjacent to the <br /> study a ea. Members will also act as advisors to the staff task team by <br /> evaluat ng technical results. <br /> Fa t sheet and comment forms are available by calling 687-5218. <br /> <br />