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05/05/2021 - Agenda City of Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: May 5, 2021 —6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote via MS Teams Public— (971) 256-0577, PIN = 13125# Email public comments to daver[at]tigard-or.gov 1. CALL TO ORDER Ruth 6:30 2. INTRODUCTIONS Ruth 6:32 3. CONSIDER MINUTES Ruth 6:35 4. PUBLIC COMMENT /TTAC MEMBER ITEMS Ruth 6:40 5. CITY CENTER URBAN RENEWAL Sean Farrelly 6:45 6. TSP UPDATE SPRING 2021 BRIEFING Dave 7:15 7. TIGARD ON THE MOVE EQUITY PANEL Ruth/Richard 7:45 8. STREETS FOR PEOPLE 2021 Hendrik/Dave 7:55 9. LET'S TALK TRANSPORTATION 2021 Dave 8:05 10. TTAC MEMBER ITEMS / UPDATES All 8:10 11. ADJOURNMENT Dave 8:30 Suporting materials attached: • March 3,2021 Meeting Minutes • April 14,2021 Meeting Minutes Related websites and information: • Tigard Construction Updates • Tigard Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) • Tigard CIP Project Maty • Washington Square Regional Center Plan Update • Tigard Streets for People City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov Page 1 oft CITY OF TIGARD TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Members Present: Carine Arendes, George Brandt,David Burke,Alan Eckert,Ruth Harshfield (Chair), Michael Hendrickson (alternate), Richard Keast (Vice Chair), Serge Killingsworth (alternate), Holly Koontz, Lonnie Martinez, and Lindsey Wise. Members Absent: Carl Fisher. Staff Present: Community Development Director Kenny Asher, Central Services Director Nadine Robinson, Sr. Transportation Planner Dave Roth, Senior Project Engineer Tegan Enloe, and Senior Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: TTAC Council Liaison John Goodhouse,Washington County Principal Planner Erin Wardell and Associate Planner Reza Farhoodi. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Harshfield called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS Teams with a call-in number provided for the public. Washington County Principal Planner Erin Wardell and Associate Planner Reza Farhoodi 2. INTRODUCTIONS 3. CONSIDER MINUTES The February 3, 2021 meeting Minutes were unanimously approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT / TTAC MEMBER ITEMS Emailed public comments were received and discussed during Agenda item 7. 5. WASHINGTON COUNTY STREET DESIGN STDS Erin gave a presentation on Washington County's Complete Streets Design Update including background, objectives, definitions of: Complete Streets, Road Design and Construction Standards and Transportation System Plan, a map of roads that Washington County has jurisdiction over,Transportation System Plan Policies, the timeline, community outreach,proposed updates, area type:Town Center,Main Street or Station Area, area type : Other Urban and Rural, existing cross section, arterial: Town Center,Main Street, Station Area,arterial—other area,protected bicycle facilities, questions, and project contacts. Members noted preferences for the different options for bicycle protection design options depending on circumstances.The ongoing maintenance costs are going to help guide the decision,but all the designs fit in the current right of way standards. 6. UPDATE: MAIN ST GREEN ST Dave noted that the designers used the incorrect turn model for the SW Scoffins and Main intersection so when the correct model was used the proposed landscaped median had to be removed. A new alternative incorporating a reduced pedestrian crossing will be used. The exit driveway for the dry cleaners could not be closed without greatly impacting the business,but it will be channelized to limit conflicts. Page 1 of 2 TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 3, 2021 7. FERN STREET UPDATE Dave noted Fern St. is an important connection and cannot be closed to thru traffic. The traffic volume for that street is low— even for its functional class. As noted at the last meeting,most of the vehicles are going at or below the speed limit, likely due to the already installed traffic calming speed humps.There has only been one minor traffic crash in the past four years of data. The street is not built to current urban standards and based on the street classification, and speed/volume/safety data,it would likely not be elevated to high priority for upgrade. There are many other higher volume streets with safety hazards and worse data that need to be addressed. The city has limited funds available to address issues with all streets within Tigard. Staff will outline what changes will take place in the immediate future and communicate it to the neighbors and TTAC. Shared lane markings will be added and if approved by Council the speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph.Another option is for the neighbors to form their own local improvement district to tax all property owners in the district to fund needed improvements. Dave noted that one neighbor voiced opposition to the changes proposed in the online petition. 8. 2021 TTAC WORK PLAN UPDATE Dave noted that Susan Shanks will attend the meeting in April to discuss the Washington Square project update. Sean Farrelly will attend in May to discuss the Substantial Amendment to the Downtown Urban Renewal District.There are other items planned but the timing is uncertain. The updated work plan through June will be shared with members. Lindsey noted that PSU has free online Friday Transportation Seminars available at https://trec.pdx.edu/events/professional-development/friday-transportation- seminar-03052021. 9. TTAC MEMBER ITEMS A. ODOT did not allow the North Dakota St. Fanno Creek trail crossing to be included in the bridge replacement project. Staff will explore other options for future improvements. The Tigard St. crossing will be likely be updated with its bridge replacement. B. Tigard received a Community Block Grant for sidewalk infill along Frewing St. along with stormwater and culvert improvements. It was estimated to cost$500,000 but the actual cost escalated to over$800,000. C. Council approved a Transportation Network Company (TNC) partnership with Portland for oversight of TNCs such as Uber and Lyft and a $0.50 fee will be added to rides originating in Tigard beginning in April. D. An engagement survey regarding 79`'Ave. is available: https://www.engage.tigard-or.gov/79th. It has a high volume of traffic with a high rate of speeding over the limit and has some of the worst safety data in Tigard. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Joe Patton,TTAC Meeting Secretary Ruth Harshfield, Chair Page 2of2 CITY OF TIGARD TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 14, 2021 Members Present: George Brandt,Alan Eckert, Carl Fisher, Ruth Harshfield (Chair),Michael Hendrickson (alternate),Richard Keast (Vice Chair), Serge Killingsworth (alternate), and Lindsey Wise. Members Absent: Carine Arendes,David Burke, Holly Koontz, and Lonnie Martinez. Staff Present: Sr.Transportation Planner Dave Roth, Sr. Planner Susan Shanks, and SRTS Coordinator Hendrik Broekelschen. Others Present: TTAC Council Liaison John Goodhouse. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Harshfield called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS Teams with a call-in number provided for the public. Washington County Principal Planner Erin Wardell and Associate Planner Reza Farhoodi 2. INTRODUCTIONS 3. CONSIDER MINUTES TTAC was unable to approve the March 3, 2021 minutes for lack of a quorum at the beginning of the meeting. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT / TTAC MEMBER ITEMS—N/A George,Michael and Alan 5. WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER PLAN UPDATE Susan gave a presentation including the Project Overview, Community Engagement,Draft Proposal, Future Development, Potential Future Redevelopment, and the Next Steps. There is an online open house through April 30, 2021 located here:www.engage.tigard-or.gov/thesquare. She noted that the original Plan included many funding strategies that were never implemented. 6. TIGARD ON THE MOVE EQUITY PANEL Ruth noted the series is currently scheduled for June and she shared the description. Presenters will be asked to share their experiences in three specific areas: health and climate, active transportation and safety, equality and gentrification. The idea is a moderated panel with three speakers. The series would be open to the public and hosted by TTAC. 7. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE Hendrik introduced himself to TTAC and gave a brief presentation including an overview,Major Tasks, Current Initiatives, Fall 2021 Goals, and goals for the future. Page 1 of 2 TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 14, 2021 8. STREETS FOR PEOPLE 2021 Hendrik gave a brief presentation including Goals, Guiding Principles,The Open Street Model in Tigard, Transportation Equity Needs Analysis, Safe Routes To School (SRTS),the three locations (Grant/Johnson/106`x, 95th Ave Corridor,Fern St.), a map of the Transportation Equity Analysis: Major Trails &Aggregate Index, site specific maps, Preparing for the Streets for People, and Community Engagement.An RTO sponsorship grant was awarded to provide funding for materials. Volunteers are needed to monitor the three sites to make sure items are in place and notify staff of missing or broken items. Alan, Serge,Lindsey, and Michael volunteered. Dave and Hendrik will provide more info to the volunteers. 9. TTAC MEMBER ITEMS A. Alan noted that with the new affordable senior housing project,the intersection of O'Mara and Hall needs improvement. Dave will talk to Public Works regarding a pedestrian improvement on O'Mara. Hall is under ODOT jurisdiction which could be a barrier as they must approve any changes. Michael noted the lack of sidewalks along much of O'Mara creates a hazardous situation for any seniors that might want to walk along it. B. Michael noted the train crossings at Hall, on Main and on Bonita at times block the roads for long periods of time especially around noon. Dave noted that Tigard has no authority to ask for modifications. C. Serge deferred his item as he would like feedback from Teagan. He will email her and Dave. D. Dave noted Tigard was tracking a $4 million of the $20 million Federal funding request for Hall Blvd. If awarded,it will fund the Fanno Creek Trail crossing on Hall and build two pedestrian and bicyclist bridges over the Fanno Creek Trail on two different sides of Hall Blvd. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Joe Patton,TTAC Meeting Secretary Ruth Harshfield, Chair Page 2of2