Conversations
April Conversations - Land Use and Transportation
In April, the TCRG met to talk about how land use and transportation work together in the long-range planning process. The group implemented a back casting exercise where they envisioned moving forward in time by 20 years and asked themselves "If we are successful at integrating land use and transportation, what does Eugene’s transportation system look like in 20 years?" The notes from all participants individually and those from the small group discussions are posted to this page.
Join in the conversation at the bottom of this page to let us know what you think an integrated land use and transportation system would look like. You do not need to have attended the TCRG meeting to participate in this online conversation.
- Small Group Discussions about Land Use (PDF, 48KB)
March Conversations - TSP Process
In March 2011 the Transportation Community Resource Group (TCRG) met to talk about updating Eugene’s Transportation System Plan (TSP), the long-range transportation vision for the City. The TCRG is a group of committed and interested community members holding conversations about aspects of a long-range transportation planning process. The group walked through their Best Outcomes and Worst Fears both for the transportation plan itself and for the TCRG conversations:
- By voicing what we want to others, we take a step towards making it a reality
- By voicing what we fear, we make it seem less daunting, and strengthens our will to make sure this outcome does not happen
All participating in the meeting were asked to envision their best possible outcomes and worst fears from both the TCRG conversations and the TSP update. The following links provide what was heard through these conversations.
Process/Discussions Notes:
- Best Possible Outcomes (PDF, 417KB)
- Worst Fears (PDF, 414KB)
TSP Update Notes:
- Best Possible Outcomes (PDF, 416KB)
- Worst Fears (PDF, 412KB)
Small Group Discussion Notes:
- Flip chart notes (PDF, 485KB)
TCRG participants are asked to review the information and provide comments below if there is anything missing or anything that you would like to add to the notes. Those who did not participate in the March 16thmeeting are also welcome to contribute to the conversation below.
Climate Change Meeting Is Set: June 1st
Thanks, John
State goals dictate Eugene
Thanks, Paul
We mustn't repeat the "progressive" mentality of the 50s and 60s
In the 1950s and 1960s, it was "progressives" (i.e., favoring "progress") that promoted urban freeways as a major boon to the efficiency and quality of life in cities.
We all know what a disaster this "progressive" movement was for the integrity of core City neighborhood communities.
In Eugene, we run a high risk of repeating the same mistakes with EmX ... the contemporary "progressive" transportation solution that still relies on more paving and "DOA" (Diesel On Asphalt) technology. Too many EmX proponents seem oblivious to the damage that expanding right-of-ways within residential (and business) communities have on the health and livability of our core urban areas.
Mass transit should follow a general principle of "no new pavement", except in areas where expanding the right-of-way will have no significant negative impacts.
If mass transit is, in fact, a more efficient way for people to get around, then by definition, there shouldn't be a need for more pavement.
In Eugene, there appears to be a simplistic, almost "religious," belief that no matter where it runs or how it's designed, EmX is "progressive." People need to become much better informed before they so enthusiastically get behind what is, in many respects, just another version of the "highways to the future" mentality, albeit with slightly updated technology.
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