1999 Eugene Arterial & Collector Street Plan

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Goal 1: Define a major street system of arterial and collec- tor streets that balances mobility and access needs appropriate to the function of the street and to the land uses served by those streets. 1.1 Objective: Develop a street classification map that is based on the appropriate function of major streets within the City of Eugene. 1.1 Explanation: The street classification map is an essential tool for defining a comprehensive, transportation system that's understandable to city staff and to the public. The map should reflect the functional differences between the various street types found in Eugene, and should serve as an initial guide for designing those streets. 1.2 Objective: Provide for through travel on major routes that connect major destinations. 1.2 Explanation: Arterials and collectors should provide for through travel on routes that connect major destinations throughout the region, including employment centers, industrial areas, parks, schools, and commercial centers. They should also provide access from local areas to nearby regional or community-scale activity centers. Travel to and between these areas should be direct and efficient. 1.3 Objective: Provide for the orderly, efficient, and safe movement of people, goods, and services. 1.3 Explanation: All users of the transportation system benefit from order, safety, security,. and efficiency that (1) allows relatively rapid and economical movement of people, goods, and services, (2) minimizes risk of harm to people and property, and (3) allows people to feel secure in their chosen transportation mode. Mobility, ease of movement, and personal safety are important livability factors. The arterial and collector street system should be designed to help people using any mode of travel to feel confident that these values will be acknowledged. Goal 2: Identify a major street network that provides for an integrated transportation and land use system. 2.1 Objective: Develop design concepts and standards for major streets that are consistent with and provide for future implementation of nodal development concepts. 2.1 Explanation: Nodal development is based on a concept of higher-density, mixed-use develop- ment centered around a commercial core that is adjacent to a frequently serviced transit stop. The nodal development concept is built around the notion that land use and transportation decisions should be fully integrated to ensure transporta- tion-efficient development. The concept is intended to support compact urban growth and the use of alternative modes of transportation. The street system that serves the node, and develop- mentwithin the node, must stimulate and support pedestrian, transit, and bicycle use. Future nodes are typically located on streets that are classified as either major or minor arterials. 2.2 Objective: Develop street design standards and guidelines for lower-volume major streets in residen- tial areas that are more appropriate for residential environments than the existing standards. 2.2 Explanation: Street design is a major factor in residential livability. The development of Neigh- borhood Collector design standards that provide options for narrower paving and right-of-way widths are intended to result in slower speeds, less traffic -related noise, reduced crashes, and reduced street construction-related environmental impacts in residential areas. Goal 3: Develop amulti-modal street system that supports choices in modes of travel. 3.1 Objective: Develop design concepts and standards for multi-modal streets that fully inte- grate automobile, emergency responder, public transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and freight needs. 3.1 Explanation: In order to implement existing plans and policies, Eugene's major streets must serve all modes of travel. This requires careful 22