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05/01/2019 - PacketTRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA City of Tigard | 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 | 503-639-4171 | www.tigard-or.gov | Page 1 of 1 City of Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: May 1, 2019 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: City Hall, Red Rock Conference Room, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 1. CALL TO ORDER Kevin 6:30 2. INTRODUCTIONS Kevin 6:32 3. CONSIDER MINUTES Kevin 6:35 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Kevin 6:40 5. 72ND AVE STREET DESIGN PROJECT UPDATE Lori 6:50 6. COMPLETE STREETS DRAFT POLICY Dave 7:10 7. LIAISON REPORTS Group 8:20 8. INFORMATION SHARING Group 8:25 9. ADJOURNMENT Kevin 8:30 Supporting materials attached: April 3, 2019 Minutes Upcoming meetings of note: Thursday, May 16, 5:00 p.m., Pedestrian and Bicyclist Subcommittee Meeting, Tigard City Hall, Red Rock Conf. Room Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m., TTAC Meeting, Tigard City Hall, Red Rock Conf. Room Page 1 of 2 CITY OF TIGARD TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 5, 2019 Members Present: Carine Arendes, George Brandt, Candi Cornils (Vice Chair), Ben Gooley, Ruth Harshfield, Holly Koontz (alternate), Lonnie Martinez, Elise Shearer, Kevin Watkins (Chair), and Lindsey Wise. Members Absent: Carl Fisher, Richard Keast (alternate), and Joseph Vasicek. Staff Present: City Engineer Lori Faha, Sr. Transportation Planner Dave Roth, and Sr. Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: TTAC Liaison Mayor Snider and Tigard resident Jayse Fulgham. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Watkins called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held in the Red Rock Conference Room, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. INTRODUCTIONS 3. CONSIDER MINUTES The April 3, 2019 meeting Minutes were unanimously approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 5. 72ND AVE STREET DESIGN PROJECT UPDATE Lori discussed the street design project overview, the project webpage, and encouraged members to share their feedback on 72nd Avenue via a survey that closes May 6 at: https://www.engage.tigard- or.gov/SW72Ave. Funding options include piecemeal as property is improved, a City project to build the whole project (variety of funding options), and new development (including fee in lieu). If approved and funded, light rail would have an impact on the Tigard Triangle including the potential of 70th Avenue development and rapid development of properties in the area. 6. COMPLETE STREETS DRAFT POLICY Dave reviewed the calendar, process to date, the Policy language, and the Policy implementation plan. Members recommended combining the first two sentences in section 2.5. for clarity, spelling out Public Works and Community Development before using the acronyms PW and CD, and rather than “Tigard’s” use “Tigard” when referring to the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee. A motion to recommend Council adopt the Complete Streets Policy with those changes and no substantive additional changes during the final review phases was unanimously approved. Dave presented TTAC with a draft list of 20 Complete Streets Policy Implementation Activities. One action, calling for the merging of TTAC with the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Subcommittee into a new “Complete Streets Advisory Committee,” was discussed by members. Members agreed to the idea in principle with two members noting benefit of having a single committee overseeing all transportation issues. TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 5, 2019 Page 2 of 2 7. LIAISON REPORTS A. Dave will email a new PBS member application to TTAC for approval. B. There is a Southwest Corridor meeting on May 8 to discuss the Marquam Hill connection options. The terminus in Tigard will be directly impacted by the money spent on the chosen option there. The route through Tigard might be along SW 74th versus the SW 72nd route, 8. INFORMATION SHARING – N/A. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Joe Patton, TTAC Meeting Secretary Kevin Watkins, Chair 72nd Ave Transportation Plan Page 1 of2 JOBS I MAPS I CONNECT I FORMS I CONTACT US Tigafd, Oregon City Hall Community Business CITY OF TIGARD 72nd Avenue Transportation Plan Design Alternatives Survey -Open Now Take the survey Police 72nd Avenue plays a vital role In the city's vision to improve driving, biking, walking and transit access in the Tigard Triangle. A strategic plan for the area envisions a vibrant core with people living and working within walking distance to small shops, restaurants and parks. However, there Is limited space available, and multiple competing needs: protected bike lanes, more lanes for car travel, street furniture and more are all completing for the same space. We need your help to develop a plan for 72nd Avenue. Help us understand what future investments will be most important for the corridor. This survey closes May 6, 2019. Whether you are shopping, grabbing a bite to eat on the way home or passing through to another destination in Tigard, you have probably traveled on 72nd Avenue. The busy road is a main thoroughfare for bus, car and truck traffic and as the city grows, so does the number of people that walk and bike In the corridor. To help make sure that no matter where you are going, you have reliable options for getting there, the city is developing a plan for future Investments along 72nd Avenue. Planning for the Future of the Corridor 72nd Avenue travels through the heart of the Tigard Triangle, a 500-acre district that gets its name from being sequestered on three sides by Pacific Highway, Highway 217 and Interstate 5. Thousands of people travel along the street every day to get to work, shop at big-box stores like WinCo and Costco, https://www.tigard-or.gov/SW72Ave/ Search ... Home » SW 72nd Ave Library Help Me To ... Staff Contact Lori Faha, City Engineer lorif@trgard-or.gov 503-718-2759 YOUR TIGARD Ylllt this prgtoct oo Your IJoard ... , ... c-· ,, .. •• ,,c;J.4:J , ...... r... .. ¥11 .. ol ... lli. Email Me 5/1/2019 72nd Ave Transportation Plan commercial warehouses and a smattering of houses and apartment complexes -mixed in with vacant lots. The avenue has a vital role In the City of Tigard's vision to improve driving, biking, walking and transit access in the Triangle. A strategic plan for the area envisions c: vibrant core with peop!e living and working within walking distance to small shops, restaurants and parks. To help make the vision a reality, the City is looking at the current movement of goods, freight and people In the corridor to develop a strategy for growth and investments that support multiple types of land use and travel. The outcome will be a plan with recommendations for things like: • How many travel lanes are needed to make safe connections to businesses and housing, • where to put bus stops, bike lanes and street crossings to support different forms of travel in the area, • What kind of improvements are needed to make the corridor accessible and attractive for people that work, live and play in the Triangle and, • what kind of investments will be needed to implement the plan? The project is about more than transportation planning. It is about taking care of what we already have, making good economic choices for the future and creating a great community. ONLINE SERVICES Library Catalog-WCCLS Mapping Services Park Shelter Rentals Permits and Inspections Ticket Payments Utility Payments ----------------------- HUH-Ail MAJOR PROJECTS 72nd Avenue Complete Streets River Terrace SW Corridor Light Rail Strategic Plan Tigard Triang:e Transportation: Let's Talk! DON'T MISS THIS This Week in Tigard Community Events Why Wednesday? Tigard Walks! I 13125 SW HALL BLVD., TIGARD, OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 CITY DEPARTMENTS j DIRECTIOr-15 I LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION POWERED BY REVIZE LOGIN https://www.tigard-or.gov/SW72A ve/ Page 2 of2 5/1/2019 Survey Report 02 August 2018 - 27 February 2019 Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue PROJECT: 72nd Avenue Transportation Study City of Tigard Q1 1) How often do you visit the Tigard Triangle? Q2 2) Why do you go to the Triangle? (Check all that apply) 79 (36.2%) 79 (36.2%) 81 (37.2%) 81 (37.2%) 44 (20.2%) 44 (20.2%)11 (5.0%) 11 (5.0%)3 (1.4%) 3 (1.4%) Daily A few times a week A few times a month A few times a year Almost never Question options 40 40 10 10 153 153 156 156 1 1 I work there I visit friends who live there I visit a business in the area I travel through the corridor to other places I do not go there Question options 50 100 150 200 (218 responses, 0 skipped) (218 responses, 0 skipped) Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 1 of 11 Q3 3) How do you travel along 72nd Avenue? (Check all that apply) Q4 4) What features would you most like to see on 72nd Avenue? Please rank the following statements in order of highest (#1) t... 21 21 18 18 210 210 9 9 6 6 I walk I ride my bike I drive my car I take the bus I do not use 72nd Avenue Question options 100 200 300 2.45 2.45 2.58 2.58 2.67 2.67 2.9 2.9 4.19 4.19 More places to go like restaurants, shopping and recreational activities Less traffic Safer options for travel like bike lanes, sidewalks and bus stops More trees, plants and outdoor features More places to live Question options 2 4 6 (218 responses, 0 skipped) Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 2 of 11 Q5 5) What is important to you when traveling in the Triangle? Please rank the following statements in order of highest (#1) t... 2.59 2.59 2.9 2.9 2.92 2.92 3 3 3.42 3.42 a. It is easy to access and travel on 72nd Avenue d. 72nd Avenue has plenty of traffic lanes and signals for the amount of people that travel along it b. It is easy to travel around in the Tigard Triangle e. People feel safe using the bus, walking or riding a bike along 72nd Avenue c. The Triangle becomes a desirable location for future development Question options 2 4 Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 3 of 11 Anonymous 2/01/2019 06:42 AM Plan for public spaces like plazas and parks, develop "Main Street" areas to give the Triangle a more downtown feel Anonymous 2/01/2019 06:47 AM Better traffic control where 217 passes underneath 72nd Avenue. Getting in and out of Lowe’s can be dangerous Anonymous 2/01/2019 06:53 AM There is already too much traffic going on 72nd, don’t make it worse by cramming in more houses and businesses. Anonymous 2/01/2019 06:58 AM I would ensure that it has both bike and sidewalks all the way to old Town. That is number one reason I don't ride my bike down the road. Focus on sustainable improvement that don't dip into taxpayers pockets, ie focus on grants. I will not support a bond to bring improvement to 72nd Ave. Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:03 AM Tigard really is lacking grocery stores that are easy to walk/bike to from several communities. Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:05 AM Please don't skimp on left turn lanes, signals, bus stop carve outs, etc. Helps traffic move along! Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:08 AM Tigard does not need "growth" .. streets cannot support the use they get now. Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:16 AM Continuous sidewalks on 72nd. It is currently a patchwork. Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:18 AM Better access from the Hall/Bonita area that doesn't require waiting for train crossings that are frequently very long mid day when I try to run errands to that part of town. Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:21 AM I think every project should first ask, can this be a game changer in terms of alternative transportation. Does a bike corridor, dedicated transit lane, walking path connecting multiple neighborhoods work in this space? Mixed ground level businesses with housing above and transit options will make vibrant, walkable and desirable places to live with less traffic. Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:31 AM (1) Remember that MOST of us use our cars... making it safe for drivers also makes it safe for those on foot or riding bicycles. (2) Build affordable housing (but not "ze people's housing" like barracks). Let multiple cottages be placed on lots (single level for all the seniors--over 10,000 a day in the U.S. turning 65 years old EVERY DAY!). Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:36 AM When constructing bike and walking paths, please consider the width and length of strollers and cargo bicycles. Removable posts that are designed to keep cars out can make the path too narrow. Stairs and curbs don't work for most users as well. Thank you! Anonymous 2/01/2019 07:40 AM We live in the Triangle and would love to have a park that is easy to walk to. Q6 Is there anything else you'd like the city to consider while planning for the future of 72nd Avenue? Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 4 of 11 Simon 2/01/2019 08:13 AM Just widen the road, add sidewalks and bike lanes. And fix the crossing over 217 Anonymous 2/01/2019 08:32 AM I do not care about this road Anonymous 2/01/2019 08:44 AM Think ahead! Fix for now but also the future. Larger traffic lanes to accommodate more citizens. You have to have parking for cars. You do not shop by bus. You can't handle that many packages. Anonymous 2/01/2019 09:02 AM I feel like the traffic flow, especially over 217, is disjointed and needs work to be smoother and safer. 2ndSite 2/01/2019 10:00 AM Remember that walking routes don't always need to be on sidewalks alongside roads. The current paved footpath that runs around the back of Walmart (thank you, Walmart) is user friendly and much nicer to use than walking on the roadside sidewalk. The path has less noise, less traffic, and more greenery. But keeping it clean and safe is also essential so don't create green space that is so wide or wild that it attracts homeless camping or loitering, and place benches at occasional intervals so people can stop and rest. My senior husband uses that path frequently and uses the bench - very nice. Anonymous 2/01/2019 10:02 AM Make a parking structure near Walmart or Lowe’s. Easy on I-5. Anonymous 2/01/2019 10:15 AM Reducing speed limits and creating a more pedestrian/bike friendly environment, than that which currently exists. Anonymous 2/01/2019 11:14 AM A failure for Tigard to demand from TriMet a direct bus service between the Tigard Transit Center and the entirety of 72nd Avenue (both north into the Triangle and south towards Bridgeport) will restrict access and continue Tigard's path of auto-centric design. MAX is not going to help most Tigard residents get to 72nd Avenue, especially as how there will be just a few stops, 72nd Avenue covers very geographically challenging terrain which is difficult to walk or bike, especially for people with mobility impairments. Only bus service will help Tigard residents reach ALL destinations within a short, safe walk. Right now no part of 72nd Avenue is accessible by transit directly for most Tigard residents; the one route that serves the southern portion of 72nd Avenue, the 38 bus, does not serve the Tigard Transit Center and requires two transfers for most residents; further it is a rush-hour only bus route. Tigard has been complacent in not demanding TriMet accelerate bus service improvements and as a result Tigard's unofficial motto is "Go by Car!" Tigard must prioritize bus service, or else we might as well plan to five-lane 72nd Avenue and turn it another arterial street like 99W, Hall Boulevard, Greenburg, etc. Anonymous 2/01/2019 01:09 PM I would encourage taking a look at fhe use of reversible lanes during rush hours to ensure a good traffic flow while maximizing space on Durham and lower boones ferry. We could set the example for years to come in urbanization Anonymous I want protection bike lane, more tree shade, more bus service, less gigantic Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 5 of 11 2/01/2019 02:15 PM parking lot Anonymous 2/01/2019 05:54 PM Bike trails, cafes, restaurants, parks with amenities for kids Anonymous 2/01/2019 06:11 PM Need to reserve spaces for parks and trails so residents have some natural respite from the traffic. Anonymous 2/01/2019 06:58 PM PLEASE return the 2-way traffic pattern along Huntziger & 72nd. You have created a travel nightmare all over 68th, 69th, and Beveland. I travel there daily and have hated dealing with the bottleneck ever since. IT.IS.NOT.WORKING! Anonymous 2/01/2019 08:16 PM Considerations: - Move the northbound on-ramp of 217 (towards Beaverton) to the north-part of 72nd (where the Triangle monolith is) - The intersection (Hunziker/72nd/217/Varns) should be combined into one big intersection with better lights. Currently, motorist don't watch out for or can't see pedestrians while in a crosswalk. - Currently, traffic is jammed all the way to Dartmouth during rush hour because of poor signal schedule and traffic control - especially the southbound on-ramp (towards Lake Oswego). - Sidewalks, please!! Anonymous 2/01/2019 09:51 PM The most important thing to me is that there is a sidewalk all the way down 72nd Ave. I walk, and the sidewalk is segmented, leaving pedestrians with nowhere safe to walk and no easy way to cross the street at that particular place. The sidewalk is segmented on 72nd between SW Bonita Rd and SW Tech Center Dr and between SW Baylor St and the Pacific Highway. Anonymous 2/01/2019 10:43 PM Good and many street lights and good reflective paint for the markings on the road Anonymous 2/02/2019 07:45 AM The survey seems to drive responder to a pre determined answer... meaning light rail. The area is office industrial and not housing. It is a commuter lane. Light rail is not needed here. Anonymous 2/02/2019 07:47 AM please widen roads! 72nd ave and 99w are overloaded. We need more widened routes to cut into neighborhoods where we live, so that the 99w traffic can flow Anonymous 2/02/2019 07:51 AM I really hope the whole area from 99W to the 217/I-5 interchange is included in this planning. Anonymous 2/02/2019 08:11 AM Coordinate roadway improvements with sewer & other projects. Areas that safe & attractive for people riding bikes & walking typically result in places people want to be, focusing on designing for vulnerable users rather than cars fits the vision for the triangle. Anonymous 2/02/2019 08:21 AM Have building codes for appealing architecture! avoid catenary square and Joanne’s hodgepodge eyesore! We need sit-down quality dining!! And things to “do” in Tigard! People drive through Tigard to go to Sherwood and Tualatin to shop!! Beautify Tigard!!!! Anonymous 2/02/2019 08:25 AM It is nearly impossible to turn left off of 72nd onto Bonita. Anonymous Why don't we have a choice on 5 e? and some of the other ones. Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 6 of 11 2/02/2019 08:30 AM Anonymous 2/02/2019 08:31 AM More police for when max comes through. Anonymous 2/02/2019 08:44 AM Sidewalks! Affordable housing that can actually be afforded by those who work nearby. Better transit service, especially on nights & weekends. Bus service all the way down 72nd between Hunziker & 99W. Anonymous 2/02/2019 08:48 AM The lights in the area could use better timing. 72nd and Bonita is a concern Anonymous 2/02/2019 08:55 AM I would like to see better restaurants in the area. Tigard does not have many good restaurants, especially along hwy 99. However, I think most important for development is to configure traffic in the area and how it will affect the surrounding streets. And when configuring traffic, don't just think about the present time but the future like 10-20years from now. Anonymous 2/02/2019 09:24 AM Please consider installing a left-turn light from 72nd northbound onto Beveland Road. There are times when it takes 2-3 cycles to make that turn due to the volume of southbound traffic going straight. Thanks! Anonymous 2/02/2019 09:24 AM Speed up train that blocks traffic on Bonita, blocks traffic turning off 72nd Anonymous 2/02/2019 09:36 AM Relocate some unsightly businesses on corner of 72nd and Bonita. Better traffic control turning left or right on to 72nd. Anonymous 2/02/2019 09:41 AM No more development of businesses or housing- too much traffic. Anonymous 2/02/2019 09:46 AM I would love to see the Tigard Triangle becomes the next Hillsdale or Multnomah Village. Please make it safe for pedestrians and bicyclists. Thank you!!! Anonymous 2/02/2019 09:52 AM 72nd needs more lanes or better traffic flow systems around Bonita intersection especially. It becomes a parking lot during commute hour— which seems a little ridiculous for Tigard. :) Anonymous 2/02/2019 10:20 AM I just moved to Tigard so had no idea that there was a goal to redevelop the Triangle. At this stage it is hard to respond to these questions because I have no idea to what degree things could change. Might the plan actually add or subtract businesses, encourage high density housing, alter traffic and roads? It is just too hard to imagine the possible/reasonable changes that could occur - what are the goals and scale of the project? Once you have the attention of interested parties and some serious ideas about changes, I hope you will have multiple opportunities for public input. I saw how successful this worked on Oleson Road 15 years ago, or so. Is hard work, but the outcome was much better than most residents hoped for. Good luck. I will be following this project and hoping for some inspired ideas! Anonymous 2/02/2019 10:36 AM In addition to providing access to things within the Triangle, 72nd should be developed as an alternative to Pacific Hwy. for travel through Tigard Anonymous We really need to focus on traffic and limit u turns in the area. We also need Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 7 of 11 2/02/2019 10:44 AM to make it's family friendly and safe. We need to make sure tents/homeless can't set up (EVER). I would love for this to bring Tigard to a desired neighborhood in Portland. Anonymous 2/02/2019 11:03 AM Baseball stadium Anonymous 2/02/2019 11:03 AM Work with PCC and other higher ed institutions to develop affordable student housing in the area with transit nearby, childcare, parks, trail systems, etc... Mixed use development with mixed income housing in 6-8 story complexes with rooftop open space as well for views and community gatherings. Anonymous 2/02/2019 11:46 AM I drive 72nd to get home from work. It can get extremely congested and the lights seem poorly timed for current rush hour conditions. I also bike through here with my family but the lack of side walks on long sections mean my kids are unsafe. We have nearly been hit by cars here before. Anonymous 2/02/2019 12:31 PM Traffic: increase lanes and turn lanes on 72nd and Huzicker. The multiple choice questions are not appropriate and inaccurate for your measurement stick. Open ended concern is best, in my opinion. TRAFFIC FLOW IS MAIN DIFFICULTY. Anonymous 2/02/2019 02:07 PM Round abouts for better traffic flow. I work nights so places that are open late are great for me. Shops: Goodwill, coffee, thrift stores, small businesses. Anonymous 2/02/2019 04:06 PM Please add sidewalks. 72nd is super dangerous to pedestrians and bikers in its current state. Anonymous 2/02/2019 04:30 PM Make it easy for bikers and walkers to use the street safely. Sequence signal lights in the area near #217 so traffic moves steadily through going north and south. Consider a signal at Sandburg so folks leaving the School District offices and the businesses can get onto 72nd within a reasonable time. Anonymous 2/02/2019 04:44 PM First of all, I'm not quite happy that it's being commercialized in the first place, as freeway access in and out of it were not efficiently put in place. Anonymous 2/02/2019 05:42 PM This format of questions is silly. Make the area accessible including walking, biking and encourage local business, discourage fast food and any more big box retail. Anonymous 2/02/2019 06:37 PM 72nd Avenue north of the Tigard triangle needs sidewalks or pedestrian walkways all the way to Ventura Drive. Having pedestrians on the roadway at the blind hill near Locust is death waiting to happen Anonymous 2/02/2019 07:07 PM Traffic flow! Not more traffic lights. Anonymous 2/02/2019 11:13 PM SIDEWALKS from Lower Boones Ferry to 99w!!!!!! Disbanding the homeless camp by the Regal Cinema Repaving Anonymous 2/03/2019 12:31 AM Traffic in Tigard is gridlocked by the arteries that run through it. Getting on or across the arteries can be pretty painful as a driver Anonymous 2/03/2019 01:13 AM I put housing dead last on question 4 because I KNOW that any housing we get is going to be over-priced and out of reach for most people. Everyone's talking about how there's a housing glut in the Portland Metro Area, but it's misleading: all that extra housing is for high income people, who can pay Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 8 of 11 1500 and up a month in rent, while middle to low income housing is virtually non-existent. If you bring any more housing into this area, IT MUST AFFORDABLE FOR MIDDLE TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE. It MUST. All these expensive townhomes and condos in the area have vacancies, but people in my tax bracket are being forced out or reno-victed ALL THE DAMN TIME! This is why many of the units in my complex (all 2 bedrooms) have 6-8 adults living in them. Because they can't afford to rent by themselves unless they move out into the boonies where it's extremely difficult to access public transportation. And many of them don't have cars so they're biking or bussing to work and you can't do that easily if you live too far out. So yes, please give us more housing in the area, but please MAKE IT AFFORDABLE! You want to keep the number of homeless and indigent people low in Tigard? Then help prevent homelessness. It's not rocket science. It's capitalism at it's worst, but it's definitely not rocket science. Anonymous 2/03/2019 07:03 AM More round abouts and fewer ( or zero) traffic signals. Anonymous 2/03/2019 07:28 AM Ease to get in an out of location such as Lowe's, side streets Anonymous 2/03/2019 03:19 PM It is an important route with few decent alternatives from most of Tigard to/from I-5 and must have enough capacity to meet demand Anonymous 2/03/2019 05:51 PM Why didnt you leave ALL the options 1 - 5 for ALL the questions? Anonymous 2/04/2019 07:30 AM More bus stops especially on 72nd as it is an industrial area and more employees would take the bus if it located close to their work. Also, to include earlier stops like at 6am and picking up employees at 3pm. Companies would offer incentives so the employees and temps would ride the bus to reduce their parking issues. Please consider more buses running during the weekdays from 6am to 3pm to reduce cars and encourage sustainability. Anonymous 2/04/2019 01:24 PM I’d like for the city to consider incentives for more small, independent businesses and fewer or no chains. Anonymous 2/04/2019 09:22 PM it would be nice to see this area be used for more than just Costco and the 9- 5 type work day activities Anonymous 2/04/2019 09:29 PM Please make environmentally sustainable choices in choosing materials and contractors. Consider wildlife needs for Triangle Anonymous 2/05/2019 07:52 AM Widen 72nd bridge over highway 217 or add additional bridge to allow improved access for all modes of transportation in and out of the triangle from the south. Anonymous 2/05/2019 10:00 AM Leave 72nd alone. It is fine the way it is! Anonymous 2/06/2019 05:23 AM Our Tigard Triangle has the potential to be our "Pearl District" . With light rail in the future, a more walkable feel and abundant bike capacity, it will be a Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 9 of 11 destination rather than a low income housing complex. With incentives, business' could move to the Triangle, opening up property, outside of the triangle, to develop for the low income housing concerns we are faced with. Anonymous 2/06/2019 07:20 AM The entry/exit points into the triangle are major choke point. I avoid area except for work. Traffic issues are by far the most major concern. If they can’t be solved everything else is a moot point. Anonymous 2/06/2019 07:57 AM Traffic congestion relief at commute times have increased in the last 2 years especially near Lowes, 217, and Beveland area, the bridge over 217 needs to be widened for more lanes or signals need better timing during surge times. Anonymous 2/06/2019 04:04 PM Less fast food, more restaurants Anonymous 2/06/2019 07:47 PM It's ugly and represents the worst of American culture with its big box stores. It has no personality. When making changes, give it a personality. I also fear that it takes away from any vibrancy downtown Tigard might have. Why are we developing the triangle when downtown is unappealing. Anonymous 2/07/2019 12:19 AM It would be nice to make the area more human scale and visually pleasing with more outdoor community spaces. Parks, public squares and fountains can connect businesses and people in a more fluid way that encourage walking and interacting with people on the street. Also, fewer oversized parking lots and big-box stores would improve walkability and promote a stronger sense of community. Anonymous 2/08/2019 10:32 PM I have lived in Tigard for 13 years. The amount of traffic in the area has grown tremendously in that time. It takes too long to get across Tigard during traffic. It would be nice to ease the congestion without making it seem like it’s a major artery through the city. I’m. It sure how that can happen. Anonymous 2/09/2019 09:27 AM Keep as much native plants and trees as possible! DON'T cut it all down just to either allow some to regrow or have to replant. Work around the plants. The new housing being built along Roy Rogers road as well as 150th is a travesty of clearcutting and should never have happened. Anonymous 2/11/2019 03:56 PM Make sure the triangle is Bike Friendly please! Anonymous 2/11/2019 04:04 PM I would like to bike to work more, but I don't always feel safe crossing 217 on 72nd. Anonymous 2/11/2019 05:20 PM More sidewalks and ways to access it from the downtown area by bike. Putting in trails would be amazing. I ride my bike everywhere to do errands, but this area is not really accessible by trail. Vorlon 2/15/2019 05:00 PM 72nd Avenue is a great place to live for low income people who are disabled and caregivers who usually have low incomes. They have a wealth of great places within walking distance, even PCC is easy to get to. It's a resource that is already there, it's just waiting for the housing to be built. Anonymous 2/17/2019 12:54 PM I have very mixed feelings about this project due to the fact that it displaces the people who have called this neighborhood home. With that in mind, I feel unqualified to answer questions about the outcome. What do the people who live in this area want? But, now that business has moved into the area, I Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 10 of 11 happen to work in the triangle. My wishes would be for as much protected green space as possible including connected wildlife corridors. Landscaping in native species without the use of pesticides. And in terms of additional businesses - not more big box stores. Instead let's support local small businesses. Anonymous 2/17/2019 08:51 PM Adding a community center/ library like Garden Home has. I think the YMCA was turned down by residents because the name YMCA is known for being expensive to belong to the rec center. You could give Tigard police the current library since they will obviously need more room seeing how fast the city is growing. Then the City of Tigard can have the entire building that is currently shared with the police. Anonymous 2/20/2019 01:28 PM SAFE & connected walkable routes. Trails are a bit sketchy in the triangle area. Not enough sidewalks for safe walking with amount of congested traffic Anonymous 2/20/2019 03:28 PM We need 8 foot wide sidewalks, 4 foot furnishing spaces, 7 foot elevated (at sidewalk level) bikeways, and lane reduction to 1 travel lane in reduction direction and a center turn lane. See Beaverton's work on Western Ave starting at Allen Blvd to 5th. More roads like that please! Anonymous 2/25/2019 11:14 PM Please do anything you can to make walking and biking safer in this area, it is very dangerous currently. Optional question (90 responses, 128 skipped) Help shape the future of 72nd Avenue : Survey Report for 02 August 2018 to 27 February 2019 Page 11 of 11 C I T Y O F T I G A R D R e s p e c t a n d C a r e | D o t h e R i g h t T h i n g | G e t i t D o n e Complete Streets Policy TTAC 05/01/19 May 01, 2019Community Development C I T Y O F T I G A R D Overview Calendar Policy Development Process Review Complete Streets Policy Complete Streets Implementation Plan Discussion and Q/A 2019 MAY MONDAY CALENDAR YEAR CALENDAR MONTH FIRST DAY OF WEEK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 29 30 01 02 03 04 05 TTAC moves to recommend City adopt Complete Streets Policy 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Project Team 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Work Group? 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Work Group? 27 28 29 30 31 01 02 Council Update on Complete Streets Policy Calendar 2019 JUNE MONDAY CALENDAR YEAR CALENDAR MONTH FIRST DAY OF WEEK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 27 28 29 30 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 TTAC Meeting 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Complete Streets Policy in front of Council for Adoption 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Calendar (cont.) C I T Y O F T I G A R D Process Review Project Team, Work Group, TST, TTAC Best Practices Case Study Report Vision Statement Input Activities Project Team, Work Group, TST Tigard Open House Engage Tigard Surveys Policy Iterations Council Adoption Process C I T Y O F T I G A R D Complete Streets Policy Vision Statement Guiding Principles Applicability Exemptions and Exceptions Policy Implementation C I T Y O F T I G A R D Implementation Plan 20 Activities Lead and Partner Accountability Resource Intensity / Timeframe Administrative Living Document with oversight from TTAC C I T Y O F T I G A R D Discussion and Q/A 1 Tigard Complete Streets Policy Booklet DRAFT TTAC Meeting Review May 1, 2019 Contents 1. Acknowledgements 2. Introduction 3. Tigard & Complete Streets 4. Policy Development Process 5. Relationship to Other City Plans and Policies 6. Definitions 7. Complete Streets Policy 8. Implementation Plan Acknowledgements Work Group (With Project Team Callouts) TST TTAC Consultant: Matt Hastie, APG Project Manager: Dave Roth Introduction What are “Complete Streets?” Quite simply, complete streets are ones that function well for people of all ages and abilities regardless of what transportation mode they use. Be it on foot, on a bicycle, using a mobility aid, accessing and riding transit, or driving in a car or a large truck – when considering if a street (or greater transportation system) is complete, people are put first. A city’s transportation system and related infrastructure are the cumulative result of hundreds upon hundreds of decisions at a variety of levels over time. Each decision creates benefits and costs borne by road users. To name a few, impacts of these decisions may include improved or worsened roadway safety; exposure to risk; access to commerce, education or recreation; financial burden; travel time reliability or delay; and barriers to community cohesion. As such, historic investments and decisions prioritizing private automobiles at the expense of other modes of travel have resulted in benefits and costs skewed unequally today. In recognition of the need to better balance their transportation systems, many cities have created policy‐level guidance calling for Complete Streets. With growing concern over traffic safety, increasing congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, competition for limited transportation dollars, and geometrically‐limited rights‐of‐way, there is even more need to plan and build more equitable transportation systems. Tigard & Complete Streets In the fall of 2018, the City of Tigard embarked on a project to develop its own Complete Streets Policy to help inform transportation decision making for the foreseeable future. Setting the stage for this process, the staff Project Team, the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC), and Tigard’s staff leadership and elected official Transportation Strategy Team (TST) drafted the Tigard Complete Streets 2 Vision Statement. It responds to the question, “Thinking ahead ten to twenty years, what does Tigard’s ideal transportation system look like?” "Tigard is a vibrant and healthy community where people of all ages and abilities can travel safely, efficiently and comfortably on a well‐connected and optimized multi‐modal network of roads, trails, and paths." There is no doubt that a disparity exists between the current reality of Tigard’s transportation system and the bold future offered by the Tigard Complete Streets Vision Statement. However, this aspirational goal serves to align stakeholders, staff, and elected officials in setting policy and supporting strategic decision‐making that begins to move the needle towards Tigard’s ideal transportation system. Policy Development Process This section will describe the activities that went into developing the policy and implementation plan.  Charter: Roles of Project Team, Work Group, TST, TTAC  BPs / Case Studies  Vision Statement  Input Activities  Policy Iterations  Implementation Plan  Council Adoption Relationship to Other Plans and City Policy This section will describe how the Complete Streets Policy relates to the TSP (and other policies/programs such as the CIP). Depending on how the policy is adopted, this section can help provide detail on how the policy is used/enforced. Tigard’s Complete Streets Policy is an adopted City Policy that serves to help guide transportation decision making. Tigard’s 2035 Transportation System Plan, originally adopted in 2010 [to be completed]. Definitions [Ensure consistency with adopted definitions – add any that are missing, organize alphabetically] Complete Streets A transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. All Users Individuals of all ages and abilities including, but not limited to, pedestrians, bicyclists, public/paratransit users, people with disabilities, emergency responders, motorists, motorcyclists, freight providers, commercial vehicles, and emerging micro‐mobility modes. Vulnerable Road User 3 In Oregon, Vulnerable Road Users are defined by state statute. Oregon Revised Statute 801.608 describes a “Vulnerable User of a Public Way” as a pedestrian, highway worker, person riding an animal, or a person operating a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, in‐line skates, a scooter, or a farm tractor in the public right‐of‐way. Micro‐Mobility Personal vehicles that can carry one or two passengers. Bicycles are probably the most common example. Other micro‐mobility vehicles include small electric cars, electric bicycles, all sorts of scooters – generally small powered micro‐mobility vehicles run on charged batteries. Right‐of‐Way A strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a street, crosswalk, pedestrian and bike paths, railroad, road, electric transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water main, sanitary or storm sewer main, street trees, or other special use. Vision Statement A description of the desired long‐term outcome of implementation of Tigard’s Complete Streets Policy. Transportation System Plan A Transportation System Plan (TSP) describes a city’s transportation system, network, and facilities. It outlines projects, programs, and policies to meet its needs now and in the future based on the community’s aspirations. Oregon’s statewide planning Goal 12 requires cities to create and regularly update TSPs as implemented by the Transportation Planning Rule (Oregon Administrative Rule 660‐012‐ 0015). Trails and Pathways Those that function as transportation facilities and are identified in the City’s Transportation System Plan (TSP) or Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan as such. This policy does not apply to trails and pathways that are intended solely for recreational purposes such as those within parks or open space areas, unless they are part of a larger system that extends beyond that facility. Context Sensitive Design A process in which a project is planned not only to serve specific transportation objectives, but also for its effects on the physical, aesthetic, social, economic and environmental values, needs, constraints and opportunities in a larger community setting. Projects designed using this model optimize safety of the facility for both the user and the community; are in harmony with the community, and preserve the environmental, scenic, aesthetic, historic, and natural resource values of the area; are designed and built with minimal disruption to the community; and, involve efficient and effective use of the resources (time, budget, community) of all involved parties. Comprehensive Plan A document that provides the broad policy basis for a city’s land use planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land in the city. It also signals that a city’s land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements, including Oregon’s land use planning goals and related laws, state administrative rules, and applicable Metro plans and requirements. 4 Policy 1. Tigard Complete Streets Vision Statement “Tigard is a vibrant and healthy community where people of all ages and abilities can travel safely, efficiently and comfortably on a well‐connected and optimized multi‐modal network of roads, trails, and paths.” 2. Guiding Principles 2.1. Serve All Users Tigard's transportation system should serve all users equitably. To the maximum extent possible, the City will develop rights‐of‐way that are safe, integrated, and connected to promote access and mobility for all users. In particular, the City will work to address and enhance the safety of vulnerable road users. 2.2. Provide Interconnected Networks All users of Tigard’s transportation system require connected travel networks. All rights‐of‐way and routes need not accommodate all travel modes; however, the City will strive to provide a reasonable network of safe, accessible, and convenient travel routes and road crossings for non‐motorized travel. The network may include off‐street trails and pathways for bicycling and walking. The City will advance projects needed to close gaps and to complete priority transportation networks and routes identified in the Transportation System Plan (TSP). Special consideration will be given to underserved areas or areas with concentrations of people who rely heavily on transit or other alternative modes of transportation. 2.3. Use Best Practices and Innovative, Context‐Sensitive Design The City will utilize current and emerging best practices in transportation network and facility design to best serve the multi‐modal transportation needs of all users. The City will align and update related goals, policies, standards, and code provisions to incorporate these current and emerging best practices as required. The City will prioritize the needs and comfort of all users, considering issues such as traffic safety, street design and width, desired operating speed, mode balance, illumination, landscaping, stormwater management, on‐street parking, required pedestrian amenities, and connectivity. While adhering to local, regional, state, and national standards the City will utilize context‐sensitive design to address unique local conditions, constraints, and priorities. Local conditions and constraints may include but not be limited to existing right‐of‐way, natural resources, cost, documented pedestrian and bicycle safety issues, and other factors. The City will meet or exceed national, state, and regional best‐practice design guidelines in street design, construction, and operation. 2.4. Support Land Use Planning Goals The City will design and develop a transportation network and facilities supportive of the land‐use goals and policies of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, as well as adopted or accepted plans for specific neighborhoods, corridors, or other geographic areas within the City of Tigard. 2.5. Internal and Jurisdictional Coordination 5 To effectively serve the transportation needs of all users within and beyond the City's borders, the City will foster partnerships internally and with regional agencies including but not limited to: the Oregon Department of Transportation; Metro; Washington County; Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue; Clean Water Services; the Tigard‐Tualatin School District; and the neighboring cities of Beaverton; Durham; King City; Lake Oswego; Portland; and Tualatin. The City will also work with local businesses, developers, and community organizations to develop seamless transportation facilities and accommodations. The City will approach every public or private project, program, and practice that affects the transportation network or occurs in the right‐of‐way as an opportunity to improve street conditions and travel routes, particularly for vulnerable road users. City departments will work in coordination and collaborate with other entities to maximize current and future opportunities for transportation network connectivity for all users. 2.6. Measure Performance The City will track and report on Policy implementation performance utilizing indicators that reflect transportation safety, efficiency, mobility, accessibility, and experience for all users. Within one year of Policy adoption, the City will create specific performance measures to be tracked, summarized, and posted publicly on an annual basis. City staff will collaborate with Tigard’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) on Complete Streets Policy performance tracking and reporting. 3. Applicability 3.1. All Facilities Except as described in Section 4, the Policy applies to all transportation facilities within the public rights‐of‐way. Transportation facilities in the rights‐of‐way include but are not limited to streets, crosswalks, on and off‐street pedestrian and bicycle pathways, parking facilities, alleys, bridges, frontage roads, and temporary traffic zones. 3.2. Project Lifecycle The Policy applies to the routine planning, design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of all transportation infrastructure. The Policy applies to both new and retrofit projects, including the construction, reconstruction, retrofit, resurfacing, restriping, alteration, and major repair of streets, trails and pathways. Within one year of Policy adoption, the City will develop and implement criteria and a process for incorporating Complete Streets elements into major maintenance or rehabilitation projects (e.g., resurfacing, restriping, retrofit or similar projects). 3.3. Permitting Authority The City will require all agencies over which it has permitting authority to comply with the Policy. For all transportation projects designed by other agencies or entities that require funding or approval by the City, the City of Tigard will, in advance of finalizing such funding or approval: 3.3.1. Evaluate the proposed project for compliance with the Policy. 3.3.2. Where needed, recommend measures and require appropriate changes to bring it into compliance with the Policy. The City encourages entities not under its jurisdiction to satisfy this policy, including Washington County, ODOT, TriMet, other local service providers, for those agencies’ facilities in the City of Tigard as well as regional transportation projects. Partner agencies are encouraged to consider this Complete Streets Policy in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of their facilities. 6 4. Exemptions and Exceptions to the Policy The City will strive to provide safe, comfortable, and convenient access to transportation choices by vulnerable road users as identified in Section 3 above, with only the following exemptions and exceptions stated below. 4.1. The following are exemptions to the Policy: 4.1.1. When work is limited to emergency repairs of roadways or utilities; or 4.1.2. On facilities or corridors where specific users are prohibited by law. 4.2. The following work may qualify for an exception to the Policy, subject to evaluation by designated PW and CD staff who will document and explain why an exception to this Complete Streets Policy is warranted: 4.2.1. Where the cost of accommodation is excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use as documented through deliberate study and analysis; 4.2.2. Where an absence of current or future need is documented; or 4.2.3. When work is limited to routine maintenance that does not change the roadway geometry or operations or for ADA accommodation work 5. Policy Implementation The City will strive to make Complete Streets practices a routine part of everyday operations and procedures. The Tigard Complete Streets Implementation Plan outlines specific activities that, when completed, support policy implementation. It is designed to be a living document updated by city staff every 3‐5 years with advice from Tigard’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC). Implementation Plan Implementation of Tigard’s Complete Streets Policy requires active engagement and collaboration between city departments, agency partners, community members, and Tigard’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC). Each group bears some level of responsibility for working towards the shared vision presented by this policy. During the policy development process, the project team identified 20 specific activities that would support Tigard’s Complete Streets Policy. These activities were refined and prioritized based on the year in which they might start. Some activities are already ongoing and are noted as such. Others fall into 7 either “Year 1,” “Years 2‐3,” or “Year 3+” timeframes. Also denoted is the estimated resource intensity of each activity. Accountability for initiating and overseeing implementation of these activities is the shared responsibility of city staff, agency partners, community members, and TTAC. In all cases, one city department is identified as the “Lead Agency” responsible for initiating and managing a particular activity. “Partner Agencies” are identified as such; they are responsible for supporting particular activities. TTAC will work with city staff to provide oversight and annual reporting on implementation activities. Finally, as noted in the Tigard Complete Streets Policy, the Implementation Plan is an administrative document designed to be updated by city staff with guidance from TTAC every 3‐5 years. Timeframe Activity Lead Partner(s) See separate draft list of implementation activities 8 X - X X X ***DRAFT*** Tigard Complete Streets Implementation Plan Category Resource Intensity Timeframe Activity Lead Partner(s) Encouragement X X X Ongoing Maintain Tigard's Safe Routes to School Program CD TTSD/PW/ENG Engineering X X Ongoing Update Tigard's Engineering Design Standards for Consistency with Complete Streets Policy Objectives*ENG CD Safety X X Ongoing Implement a Citywide Traffic Safety Action Plan ENG CD/PD/TVFR Engineering XXX Ongoing Adopt Tigard American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan ENG CD/STREETS Education X Year 1 Develop Complete Streets Policy Training and Materials for City Staff CD ENG/TTAC Engineering X Year 1 Develop Criteria and Methods for Incorporating Complete Streets Elements During Road Resurfacing and/or Major Maintenance Projects ENG STREETS/CD Evaluation X Year 1 Determine and Implement Appropriate Complete Streets Policy Performance Measures**CD TTAC/ENG Evaluation X Year 1 Combine Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee and Ped/Bike Sub-Committee into Complete Streets Advisory Committee CD TTAC Engineering X X Years 2-3 Ensure Tigard's Development Code is Consistent with Complete Streets Policy (i.e. Street Designs and Cross-Sections)CD ENG Engineering X X X Years 2-3 Study, Design, and Implement a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program ENG CD/STREETS/PD/TVFR Engineering X X Years 2-3 Study, Design, Seek Funding, and Implement Pedestrian and Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Program CD PW/ENG Engineering X X Years 2-3 Study, Plan, and Scope Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Plan ENG CD Engineering X X Years 2-3 Investigate and Identify New and/or Dedicated Funding Sources to Support Complete Streets Infrastructure Projects CD ENG/TTAC Network X Years 2-3 Integrate Complete Streets Policy with Tigard's TSP CD ENG Network X X Years 2-3 Develop Pedestrian and Bicycle System Plans as part of the TSP Update CD ENG Network X Years 2-3 Ensure Update of Parks Master Plan Incorporates Active Transportation Elements and is consistent with Complete Streets Policy PW CD/ENG Encouragement X X Year 3+Start Open Streets Program/Event(s)CD PW/ENG/STREETS/PD/WASHCO BIKES Safety X X Year 3+Develop and Implement Traffic Enforcement Plan to Support Complete Streets PD CD/ENG Safety X X X Year 3+Pursue a Vision Zero Traffic Safety Policy for the City of Tigard CD ENG/PD/PW/TTAC Engineering X X X Year 3+Study, Design, Fund, and Implement Sidewalk Gap/Infill and ADA Program CD ENG *Policy Booklet will include list of Best Practices in Design Sources **Policy Booklet will include list of proposed Performance Measures Who is Responsible? Construction Project Update – April 24, 2019 Tigard High School Contractor working on installation of domestic water line on 92nd Ave. to serve new buildings on campus. Expect light to moderate traffic impacts along 92nd Ave. / SW Durham Rd. near Tigard High School. Pavement Repair City crews are out saw cutting and paving in Picks Landing, Bull Mountain, and the City Hall parking lot. This is in preparation for slurry seal this summer. Bull Mountain Road Washington County is adding a 5-foot sidewalk on the east side of Bull Mountain Road, between Nemarnik Drive and 155th Terrace, and on the north side of Bull Mountain Road, between 155th Terrace and Grandview Lane. Construction has begun and the anticipated completion date is July 15. Traffic will be reduced to one lane intermittently, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. See https://www.wc-roads.com/ for more information. Beef Bend east of Roy Rogers Road Construction is on-going on the sewer line being installed on Beef Bend Road. Beef Bend Road has been reopened but will have flagged lane closures during the day while the crews clean up. They will return in late Spring/early Summer to repave the road. Visit www.getusthere.org for more information. OR 99W Sidewalk Project: SW Royalty Parkway to SW Durham Road ODOT, in partnership with King City, plans to construct new sidewalk on OR 99W (Pacific Highway) and on SW Royalty Parkway. Work has begun and is expected to continue through May. During construction, road users should expect daytime and nighttime work. There will be single- lane and shoulder closures on OR 99W and on Royalty Parkway as well as short-term sidewalk closures, with ADA-approved pedestrian detours. Nearby residents may hear intermittent nighttime noise. More information can be found on the project website at https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=18807 Cook Park Sewer Line A portion of Clean Water Services’ West Durham Basin Improvement Program has started at Cook Park. The project is replacing aging sewer interceptor pipes that help control water flow with larger, more resilient pipes to improve wastewater capacity. Truck traffic, trail closures and detours at the park are planned through April 2019. The East parking lot has been repaved and is now open! The West parking lot will remain under construction until June 2019. Work began near the wastewater plant and progresses westward. More info is on the CWS website: http://www.cleanwaterservices.org/about-us/projects/west-durham-basin-improvement-program/ Fanno Creek Trail – Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave The new bridge and trail connecting the Fanno Creek Trail straight from Woodard Park across the creek to the existing crosswalk on Tiedeman Avenue is now open. This project completed a missing link of the Fanno Creek Greenway Trail, provided an ADA accessible route where it did not exist before, increased trail safety by lining the trail up with a safe crosswalk, and provided a very clear definition of the regional trail route at Tiedeman Avenue. Most of the project was paid for with a generous $800,000 grant from Metro. Upcoming projects in this location include safety changes at the crosswalk, adding refuge islands and more visible lighting. As soon as a long enough stretch of rain free weather happens, a new mural will also be painted on the retaining wall and bridge foundation to add character to the trail and to help discourage graffiti. Dirksen Nature Park Construction is in the final stages on a nature play area in Dirksen Nature Park south of Tigard Street. The Fanno Creek Trail and the Nature Park are open. The restroom facility is open. Portions of the trail and park may have short-term closures as construction wraps up. The new playground structure has been installed! River Terrace Area Construction • River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of Scholls Ferry Rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mike White at 503- 718-2464. • A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150th Ave south of Hawksridge. Utility work (with traffic delays) is in progress in 150th Ave. • Bull Mountain Road Widening and Traffic Signal Construction: Bull Mountain Road (from 164th to Roy Rogers Rd) is open with a new roundabout at the future River Terrace Blvd, and a traffic signal at Bull Mountain and Roy Rogers Road. Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. • There are other significant road, sewer and water projects underway or planned in the area. Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. Hwy 217 Auxiliary Lanes The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is designing a project to add an auxiliary third lane on Hwy 217 southbound from Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to Hwy 99W, and Hwy 217 northbound from Hwy 99W to Scholls Ferry Rd. More information is on the project website at hwy217.org. Fanno Creek Trail (Woodard Park to Bonita and Hall Blvd to Tualatin) Design work is in progress on a project to build the remaining segments of the Fanno Creek Trail from Woodard Park to Bonita Road and build a new connection from the end of 85th Avenue (Hall Boulevard) to the Tualatin Bridge. Contact Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788, or carla@tigard-or.gov with any questions. SW 150th Ave – Stonegate Subdivision A developer is constructing a subdivision just south of Bull Mtn. Rd. on SW 150th Ave. It requires water and road work with flagging in SW 150th which is a Washington County Road. 69th Avenue – Hampton Inn A Hampton Inn is being constructed on 69th Avenue at Clinton Street. 69th Avenue is closed to traffic from SW Baylor Street to SW Clinton Street from until May 3rd. Oak Street near 90th Avenue A contractor is working on Oak Street near 90th Avenue for a new apartment complex. Daytime delays likely. 76th and 79th Avenues south of Bonita Road A developer is constructing the Elderberry Ridge subdivision on the south end of 76th Ave east of 79th Ave south of Bonita Road. The contractor is paving 79th Ave. Daytime delays expected while paving is in progress. Traffic impacts expected on 79th Ave. Tiedeman Avenue and Tigard Street A developer is building a new subdivision on Tigard Street east of Tiedeman Avenue. The contractor is installing storm line in Tigard Street between Tiedeman and Katherine streets. Expect delays on Tigard Street. 68th Parkway south of Hwy 99W A developer is building a new self-storage facility on the west side of 68th Parkway south of Highway 99W. Sidewalk improvements along 68th Parkway will be beginning soon. Some delays possible. SW 150th Ave south of Hawk Ridge Drive A developer is building a 180-lot subdivision on SW 150th Ave south of Hawk Ridge Drive. No impacts to traffic expected. SW 121st Ave south of Springwood Drive A developer is building a 17-lot subdivision on SW 121st Ave south of Springwood Drive. Work is nearing completion. Pavement work has been completed and no further traffic impacts are expected. 72nd Avenue between Clinton St and Baylor St A developer is building a new 37-unit apartment building on the east side of 72nd Ave between Clinton St and Baylor St. Building foundation and concrete piles finished. Expect light to moderate traffic impacts on 72nd Ave. between SW Clinton and SW Baylor as site work continues. 98th Ave between Greenburg Rd and Scott Ct A developer is building a subdivision on 98th Avenue between Greenburg Rd and Scott Ct. Roadwork on 98th Avenue has been completed and no further traffic impacts are expected. Hunziker Road – Fields Apartments A developer is building apartments on Hunziker Rd and improvements include widening Hunziker Rd. Single lane closures may occur midday, while the crews work to locate a waterline. Atlanta Street – Tigard Storage A sanitary line is being installed at the Tigard Storage on Atlanta Street. Possible light traffic impacts on Atlanta Street. 114th Place A new subdivision is being installed on 114th Place north of North Dakota Street. Some traffic impacts expected on North Dakota Street and 114th Place. School Construction Construction continues on Templeton Elementary School, and on the new Durham Center education services building near Durham Elementary School.