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i _ h.. _ _ , - _ - - - - ~ ~ ~ ~ 7 - ~ ~..,r i. r ~7 . _.~~,,;j A The Eugene Depot Rehabilitation & Multi Modal Transit Center Project The City of Eugene is working on a multi year project to rehabilitate the historic Eugene Passenger Rail Depot and enhance it as a facility for various modes of transportation. Eugene has been identified as the southern terminus of the Pacific Northwest High-Speed Rail Corridor, and the multi-modal project will enhance the effectiveness of the rail program, while preserving historic features and providing safe, convenient facilities for the various depot users. The City's Council-approved goals are to facilitate ownership for public benefit, rehabilitate the existing historic depot, provide vehicular loop access to the depot, accommodate current and future passenger needs, and create a civic destination. Following are three components of work currently budgeted. ? Acquire land with the Depot and option to move the nearby Bunk house onto the property; 2 of the 3 historic structures of the train station. Future acquisition including the express building and for a vehicular loop depends on funding, coordination with the property owner, and related developmerrts. ? Rehabilitate the historic 1908 Rail Depot and 1955 mail shed addition, with safe public use of temporary facilities during construction. WBGS Architectuze & Planning, PC of Eugene is the prime design consultant. The Amtrak area will include more space than they have now, incorporating the leased space in the mail-shed. Following the station rehab, the Bunkhouse will be rehabilitated; and .site amenities provided. ? Provide a master plan for the site as a regional transportation center. The master-plan will be a guide for future site development on site as well as for improvements next to the site on Union Pacific land for a passenger platform, rail, and train staging improvements. City of Eugene September 30, 2003