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204 approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. REPORT: TRANSPORTATION PL.~UWTRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mr. O'Cormelt explained that the Transportation Plan and Transit Development Plan have been and are being developed as part of the Comprehensive Plan process and that while no action is required, Counc~fl is being asked to provide feedbacl~ to staff at this meeting or at the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday. Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Manning and Development Services, explained that the Draft Transportation Plan contains the following: Regional Context/The MPO; Modes of Travel in Charlottesville; Alternative Modes of Transportation; Functional Classification of Streets; Other Mobility Issues; Transportation Model; Transportation System Management/Transportation Demand Management; Existing Problem Areas; Traffic Calming; Key Issues; Goals and Objectives; and Key Actions. Mr. Tolbert listed the key issues that must be addressed as follows: Charlottesville is greatly impacted by traffic originating outside its boundaries; traffic reduction measures will help to relieve congestion that will occur with furore growth and development.; and the City must determine its goal for traffic reduction and take aggressive measures to achieve that goal, but must also look to other strategies to reduce current and future traffic congestion. Mr. Lynch noted that the traffic projects show that a no build scenario for the Meadowcreek Park shows the least mount of traffic on several streets, which he thinks needs to be kept in mind as we look at what to do in the future. Mr. Lynch asked how you provide ring roads without accelerating further growth. Mr. Toscano said he is intrigued by the numbers regarding build or no b~ld of the Meadowcreek Parkway, and asked why there is a difference between the numbers on Park Street north and south of the of the 250 Bypass. Mr. TOlbert said he is not completely comfortable with the specifics of this traffic mode[ Mr. Cox said that the data show that traffic is coming from the surrounding areas into Charlottesville, even though Charlottesville is not always the destination. Mr. Cox said he feels the information shows the importance of building the western bypass in a way that does not harm the environment; and shows the need for an eastern connector. Mr. Cox said all emphasis has been on the Meadowcreek Parkway, but feels we should be exploring long-term transportation for the traffic traveling to Route 29 soUth and Rt. 250 east. Mr. Tolbert suggested that a more detailed survey of where people are going be conducted. Responding m a question ~om ~. Richards, Mr. ToIbert said that the, Eastern Planning Initiative is essentially a land use survey with resulting implications. Ms. Richards said she understands that one of the outcomes of the Eastern Planning Initiative will be recommendations for the region, and sUggested that study be factored into the City's Transportation Plan. Mr. Cox said that his only concern is that the viability of alternatives requires the County's serious consideration of light rail, which they are cu~ently not considering. Mr. Cox said he is horrified m the great increases projected in traffic, and he hopes we can reflect on it and see how we can create more of a pedestrian haven. Mr. Toscano said that the. numbers are not any different from what the Council has seen for years, and feels the question is how to get. buy-in by the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Albemarle County.