Not all Transportation Element policies will apply to a specific transportation-rclated decision. <br />When conformance with adopted policy is required, policies in this and other Metro Plan <br />elements will be examined to determine which policies are relevant and can be applied. When <br />policies support varying positions, decision makers will seek a balance of all applicable policies. <br />Goals are timeless, but some policies will expire as they are implemented. <br />Goals <br />provide an integrated transportation and land use system that supports choices in modes <br />of travel and development patterns that will reduce reliance on the automobile and <br />enhance livability, economic opportunity, and the quality of life. <br />2. Enhance the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area's quality of life and economic <br />opportunity by providing a transportation system that is: <br />• Balanced, <br />• Accessible, <br />• Efficient, <br />• Safe, <br />• interconnected, <br />• Environmentally responsible, <br />• Supportive of responsible and sustainable development, <br />• Responsive to community needs and neighborhood impacts, and <br />• Economically viable and financially stable. <br />Findings and Policies <br />The findings and policies in this element are organized b the following four topics related to <br />transportation: <br />Land Use <br />Trans <br />portation Demand Management <br />Trans <br />portation System bnprovements <br />• <br />System-Wide <br />• <br />Roadways <br />• <br />Transit <br />• <br />Bi <br />• <br />Pedestrian <br />• <br />Goods Movement <br />• <br />Other Modes <br />Finance <br />Land Use <br />Findings <br />Laurel Ridge Record (Z 15-5) III-F-2 Page 214 <br />