EXHIBITS Page 120 <br />Transportation System Improvements: Bicycle <br />Findings <br />32. In 1995, there were 126 miles of bikeways in the metropolitan area. Implementation of <br />proposed TransPlan projects would approximately double the lane miles for bicycles. <br />33. Over the past 20 years, Eugene and Springfield have built an extensive bikeway system. <br />The focus over the next 20 years is on the construction of "Priority Bikeway Projects" <br />which consist of those projects that are along an essential core route on which the overall <br />system depends, fill in a critical gap in the existing bicycle system, or overcome a barrier <br />where no other nearby existing or programmed bikeway alternatives exist, or <br />significantly improve bicycle users safety in a given corridor. <br />34. OAR 660-012-0045(3) requires local governments to adopt land use regulations to <br />require bikeways along new and reconstructed arterial and major collector streets and to <br />connect new development with nearby neighborhood activity centers and major <br />destinations. <br />Policies <br />F.22 Construct and improve the region's bikeway system and provide bicycle system support <br />facilities for both new development and redevelopment/expansion. <br />F.23 Require bikeways along new and reconstructed arterial and major collector streets. <br />F.24 Require bikeways to connect new development with nearby neighborhood activity <br />centers and major destinations. <br />F.25 Give funding priority (ideally within the first 3 to 5 years after adoption of TransPlan, <br />subject to available funding) to stand-alone bikeway projects that are included in the <br />definition of "Priority Bikeway Miles" and that increase the use of alternative modes. <br />Transportation System Improvements: Pedestrian <br />Findings <br />35. OAR 660-012-0045(3) requires local governments to adopt land use regulations to <br />provide for a pedestrian environment that is well integrated with adjacent land uses and <br />designed to enhance the safety, comfort, and convenience of walking; a continuous <br />pedestrian network with reasonably direct travel routes between destination points; and <br />sidewalks along urban arterial and collector roadways, except freeways. <br />Laurel Ridge Record (Z 15-5) Page 683 <br />