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<br /> Transportation <br /> The majority of the projects in the CIP come from the updated TransPlan. Other plans and <br /> <br /> policies which provide direction for transportation projects include the Bicycle Master Plan, the <br /> Central Area Transportation Study (CATS), the Arterial-Collector Street Plan, neighborhood and <br /> local area refinement plans, the adopted Growth Management Policies, other City Council goals <br /> and policies, and facility management programs such as the Pavement Management and <br /> Sidewalk programs. <br /> Project Categories <br /> Transportation projects are described in one of three ways: <br /> 1. ~ Preservation -These projects preserve the investment of existing improved <br /> transportation facilities where routine preventative maintenance activities are no longer <br /> cost-effective. These projects typically include overlays and, in some cases, <br /> reconstruction of existing streets and alleys. These projects are funded by the <br /> Transportation Utility Fund, Transportation System Development Reimbursement fees, <br /> and federal funds. This category also includes traffic signal and street light preservation, <br /> which are unfunded in this CIP. <br /> 2. Upgrades and Capacity Enhancement -This category includes most of the proposed <br /> transportation improvements throughout the City. Projects in this category typically <br /> involve the following: <br /> • Upgrading substandard arterial or collector streets to City standards by reconstructing <br /> the roadway and adding curbs, sidewalks, and, in most cases, bike lanes; <br /> • Traffic calming measures on existing neighborhood streets; and <br /> • Safety and capacity enhancements such as traffic signals, streetlights, sidewalk access <br /> ramps and intersection improvements. <br /> Funding for these projects generally comes from a combination of the Special <br /> Assessment Capital Fund (from assessments to adjacent property owners), the System <br /> Development Charge Fund and the Road Fund. Since no Road Funds are available for <br /> projects in this .CIP, the only projects proposed are those that: do not require a Road Fund <br /> investment. <br /> 3. New Capital Facilities -This category includes new streets built by the City or by <br /> private developers and new bicycle paths. Funds for this category come from the System <br /> Development Charge Fund, Special Assessment Capital Projects Fund, and in some <br /> cases, grants from other agencies (State, Federal, County, etc.). <br /> Projects in the latter two categories provide opportunities to respond to adopted Growth <br /> Management policies 11 (enhancing alternative modes of transportation), 13 (relieving severe <br /> congestion), and 15 (supporting desirable forms of development). <br /> City of Eugene 2004 - 2009 Capital Improvement Program <br /> Page 1 <br /> <br />