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Transportation Advisory Committee Agenda
MEETING DATE/TIME: January 3, 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
HYBRID MEETING
In-person: Tigard Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd
MS Teams: https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1919/637763060635170000
1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Harshfield 6:00
2. CONSIDER MINUTES Chair Harshfield 6:02
3. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Harshfield 6:05
4. ORIENTATION AND WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Dave Roth 6:10
5. TRANSPORTATION 101 Dave Roth 6:30
6. FANNO CREEK CONNECTIONS Sean Farrelly 7:00
7. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 7:40
8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Harshfield 8:00
Supporting materials attached:
• November 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Related websites and information:
• Tigard 2040 TSP
• Tigard Construction Updates
• Tigard Capital Improvement Projects
• Public Work Service Request Page
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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2023
Members Present: Maxine Chaney, Laura Crawford, Alan Eckert, Ruth Harshfield (Chair), Michael
Hendrickson (Vice Chair), Jane Honeyman (Alternate), Derek Lawson, Shawne Martinez, and Jim
Schiffer (Alternate).
Members Absent: Carl Fisher, and Richard Keast.
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Emily Tritsch, Tigard Police Department Lieutenant Leigh
Erickson and Sergeant Travis Doughty, Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, Traffic
Engineer Courtney Furman, Principal Transportation Planner Dave Roth, PWE Intern Kyle
Winney, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton.
Others Present: Tigard resident and Tigard Planning Commissioner George Brandt.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Harshfield called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS
Teams with a call-in number provided for the public.
2. CONSIDER MINUTES
The October 4, 2023, meeting Minutes were unanimously approved.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
George Brandt shared his experiences along the Cook Nature Park and Dirksen Nature Park trails.
Mr. Brandt shared concerns about people using electric-powered bikes and/or motorcycles on these
trails. He volunteered to take part in exploring recommendations and rules for electric powered
bicycles on city trails. Dave noted that Phase I of the Trail System Plan just kicked off and Phase II
would include classifications and types of uses allowed for the different trails.
4. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Dave noted the process substantially changed this year and asked members for any feedback or
comments to improve the process. It was noted that other than Minutes there are very few items
voted on. Alternates take part in discussions for all Agenda items.
5. AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT
Lieutenant Erickson and Sergeant Doughty gave a presentation on the photo traffic enforcement
program. They gave a brief overview of the history and process. There are three intersections with
cameras, but only two were approved for speed enforcement. ODOT has approval authority over all
Oregon public roads for any type of photo enforcement so crash data is generally used for
justification. One of the reasons to use automated enforcement is because it is difficult to place an
officer at some intersections and there are limited areas to pull someone over safely. The vendor
collects the photo and video evidence and forwards alleged violations along with DMV records for
review by a sworn officer. If they concur, the vendor issues the citation packet to the driver which
includes a link to the photos and video, a certificate of innocence, and non-liability forms. Some
rental car companies will submit a non-liability form and pay the citation, then bill the customer
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which prevents the ticket from going on the driver’s record. The Legislature recently changed the
law and now a photo agent vetted by the Chief of Police can review the evidence, so Council will be
asked to authorize hiring a person to do so. The cameras receive regular maintenance and take test
shots to verify their operability, so a flashing light may not be an actual violation. The speed sensor
is set to trigger at 11 mph over the posted speed. They reviewed the statistics of citations issued
from 2020 to 2023. Part of the period included inoperability of a camera due to lack of replacement
parts. The photos and video are taken only if a violation triggers the camera, not continuously. The
contract is set to expire October 2024 and Council will be presented with staff recommendations
and options to continue, continue with modifications, or discontinue the program.
6. DOWNTOWN REIMAGINED TRANSPORTATION
Sean gave a brief presentation that included the background and project purpose, study area
orientation, tools the city has for shaping downtown development, project schedule, community
feedback, project priorities, and the recommended land use and connectivity concepts and strategies.
Shared streets are a part of the concepts where pedestrian and bicyclists able to travel the length, but
vehicular traffic is limited with reduced speeds. The low volume of public input was raised. Sean
noted that mailings and social media were used to solicit public involvement and that the public has
opportunities to weigh in on the project at City Council, but the city is very open to suggestions on
other methods.
7. 2023 ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL
In lieu of a December meeting, members were invited to take part in the annual report to Council.
Dave will email the meeting info. TTAC members suggested 2024 priorities included bike tour, bus
tour, environmental impact of roads, types of lighting, more focus on alternative modes of
transportation, and ways to fill in sidewalk gaps, and quicker build projects.
8. TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN DATA COLLECTION DEMO
Kyle gave a brief presentation on the data collection. A repurposed pet carriage was used that
includes cameras, sensors and a laser that allow measurements, tracking hazards, grades, and other
data. Trail amenities such as wayfinding signs, benches, and lighting are also collected separately.
The carriage was made available for members to view.
9. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – N/A
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Joe Patton, TTAC Meeting Secretary
Ruth Harshfield, Chair