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Transportation Advisory Committee — Agenda
MEETING DATE/TIME: August 4, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard
1. Call to order Jeremy 6:30 PM
2. New Member Introductions All 6:30 PM
3. Committee Business 6:45 PM
a. Roll Call Twila
b. Minutes from May meeting Twila
C. Visitor Comments Jeremy
4. Metro Project Funding—Recommendation Mike 6:50 PM
5. Pedestrian/Bicycle Subcommittee Selection, Roles Mike 8:00 PM
6. TriMet Pedestrian Access Study Judith 8:15 PM
7. Staff Updates (Time permitting) Mike/Judith/Carissa 8:30 PM
a. Main Street Green Street
b. Proposed Yamhill Transit Stop on Commercial Street
C. Rail—Volution
d. HCT Planning
e. Construction projects
8. Adjourn Jeremy 8:30 PM
NOTE: Please remember that the library is still open when we adjourn our meeting.
Please leave the meeting room quietly as a courtesy to library staff and patrons.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee
FROM: Judith Gray, Senior Transportation Planner
RE: Current Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Activities
DATE: July 28, 2010
Staff is participating in a regional project led by TriMet that evaluates pedestrian access to
transit. This project will require some field data collection and assessment in the next few
months. This may be an appropriate activity for the Pedestrian/Bicycle Subcommittee to
participate and perhaps play a stronger role further on.
The purpose of this summary is to inform TTAC of the study and to ask for direction on
whether and/or how the Pedestrian/Bicycle Subcommittee should be engaged.
Background
TriMet initiated the Pedestrian Network Analysis study to develop a methodology for
prioritizing and funding investments that improve pedestrian access to transit. The specific
objectives are:
1. Improved pedestrian safety;
2. Addressing the needs of targeted populations including seniors,people with
disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and school children;
3. Attract new transit trips; and,
4. Leverage other public and private pedestrian investments.
Participants in the study included representatives from several agencies in the region: Metro,
ODOT, the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, the three counties, and several cities.
Step 1 of the process was the initial screening of locations to identify areas generally
supportive of transit in terms of land use and transportation conditions. This screening was
conducted using GIS data (such as land uses, transit stops, proximity to schools and other
pedestrian generators). There was minimal field work, but committee members were familiar
with the areas being considered. We also had other screening criteria, such as a desire to
have balanced geographic representation. As a result of this step, ten focus areas were
selected,including the Downtown Transit Center in Tigard.
Step 2 includes more detailed data collection,including time in the field looking at on-the-
ground conditions and issues. With input from the entire committee,TriMet selected
Gresham as the first focus area to do this field assessment. They recently completed the field
work and presented findings to the committee. TriMet and Gresham are now planning to
seek funding from Metro to implement corridor improvements as a result of that
assessment.
Timeline
The group is now trying to complete the Step 2 analysis for all of the Focus Areas. It is our
hope to complete this assessment in Tigard sometime from September through November.
TriMet staff will assist in the field work and assessment.We would like to engage the
Pedestrian/Bicycle Subcommittee if TTAC agrees, and if the timing with the subcommittee
appointment works out.
Later in August I will be meeting with TriMet to scope out the data collection tasks in more
detail; after that we will be able to better gauge the staffing/field support requirements. Once
we have the Subcommittee appointed,we'll be able to determine their availability to help
with the assessments. However,if the subcommittee is not able to provide this support,we
will probably conduct the work using City and TriMet staff, though we may have to reduce
the scale of the assessments.
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MEMORANDUM
TIGARD
TO: Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee
FROM: Mike McCarthy P.E., Senior Project Engineer
RE: Choosing a Project for$1.6 million in available Metropolitan Transportation
Improvement Program (MTIP) Funding
DATE: July 28, 2010
Background
A few years ago, Metro awarded about$1.6 million in funding from the Metropolitan Transportation
Improvement Program (MTIP) for a Tigard project to widen Greenburg Road to five lanes from
Tiedeman Avenue to Hwy 217. After funding was awarded, city staff at that time realized that, due to an
expensive bridge widening, the project cost would be about$5 million. Rather than spend $3.4 million of
city funds, staff decided to cancel the project and hold the $1.6 million for a future project. Metro has
been patient with us on this funding,but they are asking for a commitment on how we will use the money.
The funding was initially awarded for improvements on Greenburg Road as a key access route to the
Washington Square Regional Center. Metro's desire is to see this money go to a project to improve access
to a designated Center (Washington Square,Downtown,Tigard Triangle, or King City). A case could also
be made for projects that improve safety for all users,mobility for alternative modes (pedestrians, cyclists,
etc.), or freight mobility, but they would still want to see benefit connecting to Centers.
The time has come to spend this money, and there are three projects in the works that would be good uses
of these funds. These projects are (in no particular order): A) Main Street Green Street Phase II, B) Pacific
Hwy 99W / Gaarde / McDonald intersection improvements, and C) Walnut Street Complete Street.
Main Street Green Street Phase II
Main Street Green Street Phase I will retrofit the southern half of Main Street (from Highway 99W to the
railroad corridor) to full green street standards as a multi-modal corridor serving the downtown area. It
includes widening sidewalks,reconstruction, and reconfiguration of the existing street to create a
pedestrian-friendly downtown atmosphere. It includes stormwater treatment planters, ornamental street
lighting, art, and landscaping for aesthetic appeal. This is an MTIP-funded project with some City match.
Phase II would complete the project from the railroad to the current 99W / Greenburg / Main project.
The additional$1.6 million would be enough for phase two, making this a complete Main Street project.
There would be significant benefit from constructing this project all at once—both economy of scale in
design and construction, and minimizing the duration of construction impact on the community.
Design is just starting on the Main Street project, so it would be an opportune time to add phase two so we
could complete Main Street all in one project. Funding for both phases would be MTIP, so the additional
funding would not add bookkeeping requirements to the project. Metro staff has indicated they would
support this project more, as it would be consistent with their funding goal to enhance community centers.
This project is consistent with Council priorities to enhance our downtown.
Pacific Hwy 99W / Gaarde St / McDonald St
This is a large project to reconstruct the intersection of Pacific Hwy 99W with Gaarde St and McDonald
St. Traffic currently experiences significant delay and the highest collision rate in Tigard at this
intersection. When the Pacific Hwy 99W / Hall / Greenburg / Main project is complete, the
99W/Gaarde/McDonald intersection will become the worst bottleneck on Pacific Hwy 99W in Tigard.
The project will consist of turn lanes, auxiliary lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks,landscaping, and associated
stormwater and other utility work.
The City has promoted this project regionally. ODOT has set aside $1 million in OTIA funds (from the I-
5/99W connector) for design, and has set aside $3 million in their Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) for future construction or Right-of-Way acquisition, and has committed to seek federal
and other funding for the project. Preliminary estimates show a project cost of about$7 million. ODOT
is really expecting a local match for this project,but the City does not have the funds to provide one. This
$1.6 million funding could be used (as a quasi-match) to show a City commitment to this project, and
could be the difference between it happening soon or being relegated to ODOT's back burner.
Preliminary design is starting soon on this project,with construction anticipated in a few years if funding
can be pulled together. This would be an opportune time to add funding for this project. It would be
consistent with Council priorities to reduce traffic congestion,improve transportation safety, and improve
the Pacific Hwy 99W corridor.
Walnut Street Complete Street
This project would construct sidewalks, bike lanes,planter strips, and storm drainage along Walnut Street
from 116th Ave to Tiedeman Ave in front of Fowler Middle School. This would fill a critical gap in our
networks of sidewalks and bike lanes and address safety concerns about people (including schoolchildren)
walking right next to traffic because there is no good route to get where they're going. This project was one
of the last removed from the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) due to lack of funds.
The City and County have completed Walnut Street as a three-lane street with sidewalks, bike lanes, and
planter strips from the western City limits at Barrows Rd to 121St Ave. From 116th to 121St,Walnut St has
sidewalks and is wide enough for bike lanes. This is one of the remaining sections that has often been
considered `unfinished business.' A design was completed several years ago and right-of-way purchased
for widening. To minimize community impact,it could be built as a predominantly two-lane road with
turn lanes where needed,plus sidewalks,bike lanes,planter strips, and storm drainage.
Project Name Main Street Green Pacific Hwy 99W /
Street Phase II Gaarde / McDonald Walnut Street
Sidewalks, Stormwater Intersection improvements - Sidewalks,Bike Lanes,
Description treatment,Pedestrian Turn lanes,Auxiliary lanes, Planter Strips, and
Amenities sidewalks, Safety Stormwater treatment
Estimated to reduce accident
Safety Benefit rate by sixteen per year; New ped/bike facilities;
Better ed/bike facilities Better ed/bike facilities reduced accident potential
Development Significant increase in
Attraction development Removes bottleneck on key
attractiveness access routes Minor
Congestion , Reduce delays by hundreds
of thousands of hours per
Reduction Minor year Minor
Pedestrian/Cyclist Work towards City Reopen closed crosswalk; Fill critical gap in
Benefits vision of an active, fun, Better sidewalks;New Bike sidewalks and bike lanes;
walkable downtown Lane Access to school
Intangible Show Cooperation with
Benefits Implement Downtown ODOT towards regional
Vision need `Unfinished Business'
Freight Mobility Significant benefit on
Benefits Minor Statewide Freight Route Minor
Council Goals Implement Downtown
Urban Renewal Reduce Traffic Congestion
Estimated Cost $1.8 Million
$7 Million $2.5 Million
City Match $200,000 ???? $900,000
Enough to
Complete? Yes No ProbablyNo
Funding Leverage Could combine with
Phase I $4 Million ODOT Funds None
Potential
Construction Year 2011 2014 2012
Positive— significant Lukewarm—need to show Lukewarm—need to show
Metro Opinion
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City of Tigard
TIGARD
Transportation Advisory Committee [TTAC]
MINUTES
Wednesday,August 4, 2010, 6:30 PM—8:30 PM
Tigard Library, 2nd Floor Conf. Room- 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard, Oregon
MEMBERS PRESENT (10):
Jeremy Vermilyea (arrived late; 6:45 pm); Christopher Warren;Anthony Rivano;Basil Christopher; Cam
Gilmour;Dennis Mitchell; Don Fox;Maureen Wolf; Steven Bass;Karen Hughart (alternate)
MEMBERS ABSENT (2):
Mike Stevenson;Jennifer Stanfield
OTHERS PRESENT:
Tigard City Council Liaison Gretchen Buchner and Carolyn Barkley
STAFF PRESENT (3):
Judith Gray, Sr. Transportation Planner; Michael McCarthy, Sr. Pro)ect Engineer; and Twila Willson, Sr.
Administrative Specialist
1. Call to Order
Judith Gray and Christopher Warren (Vice Chair) called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
2. New Member Introductions
Judith Gray greeted all members of the committee,welcomed the new members, then each person introduced
themselves and briefly explained their interest/experience with transportation issues.
3. Committee Business
a. Roll Call—Twila Willson called the roll.
b. Minutes —The minutes of the May 5, 2010 meeting were approved as presented by unanimous
vote.
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c. Visitor Comments -None
4. Metro Project Funding—Recommendations
Mike McCarthy referenced his memorandum dated July 28, 2010 regarding"Choosing a Project for$1.6
million in available Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) Funding". The $1.6 million
was previously earmarked by Metro to widen Greenburg Rd from Tiedeman Ave to Hwy 217. However the
project and money was placed on hold. It is now time to spend those funds and there certainly is a need. He
reviewed various suggested possibilities for spending the money as outlined in his memo.
Main Street Green Street Phase II—These improvements would carry through the next phase of downtown
street and sidewalk improvements. There was concern expressed by several committee members as to how
business owners would feel about the continued disruption. Some discussion with business owners resulted in
conflicting opinions; some expressed the desire to have it done all at once while others complained that it
would create a hardship. The committee expressed a desire to be sensitive to business owners and the impact
there would be to local businesses in the downtown core. There was a recommendation to poll local
businesses in an effort to be sensitive to their wishes. Some were also concerned about the amount of money
being spent on catalyst projects downtown, and that perhaps additional money would be better spent elsewhere
while the current catalyst projects (Burnham,Main St. Phase I, etc.) take effect.
Visitor Carolyn Barkley,local business owner, expressed the fact that her business is not very accessible and
business is dying during the current construction; she is thinking of moving from the downtown area and
possibly even changing careers because of the impact.
Walnut Street Completion—This project would install sidewalks,planter strips, storm drains and bike lanes
along Walnut Street between 116th and Tiedeman by Fowler Middle School. This has been on the priority list
for many years. Right-of-Way (ROW) has been acquired for widening the street and the design was completed
some time ago, however the project was put on hold due to lack of funds.
Metro wants the improvements to focus on developing access to new developments in"centers" such as
Washington Square, Downtown Tigard, or King City Town Center. Walnut Street is a key route for citizens
going to Washington Square and to Downtown Tigard.
Pac Hwy/Gaarde/McDonald—This intersection ranks as the #1 accident location in Tigard and there
already is a capacity issue there. There is not enough traffic light green time to accommodate everyone.
Improvements at this location could include adding additional lanes on Pacific Hwy, adding turn lanes, changes
to driveway access, and possible dual turn lanes onto or off of Pacific Hwy. Right-of-Way (ROW) needs to be
addressed by buying out some businesses to minimize financial impact. This project could probably be done in
phases. Congestion issues result in substantial community costs. This project would impact the most people
and provide safety improvements as well as improve a key freight route for business.
All three projects are earmarked as needed improvements and it will be difficult to decide on the best choice.
Discussion followed among the committee members about the various projects and placing parameters on
them. They discussed the possibility of rolling the gas tax into paying toward projects and how they would
meet Metro's criteria. Mr. McCarthy thought Tigard could make very good presentations for all three projects.
The committee decided that ranking each project would be best and each member ranked their order of
importance. Each voting committee member's first recommendation received three (3) points, second received
two (2) points and third received one (1) point. Through this process of calculation, their opinion for
recommendations rated Walnut Street as first choice (22 points), Pacific Hwy/Gaarde/McDonald as second
(20 points), and Main Street as third choice (12 points).
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Metro would like the committee's recommendation very soon. Councilor Buehner requested that a written
report from the committee be presented to Council explaining their recommendations. The recommendations
should be presented to Council in September.
There was a motion by Christopher Warren that was seconded by Cam Gilmour to recommend Walnut Street
as the committee's first choice, followed closely by Pacific Hwy/Gaarde/ McDonald as second choice, and
Main Street as third choice. The motion was unanimously agreed upon by all members.
5. Pedestrian/Bicycle Subcommittee Selection, Roles
Basil Christopher is the subcommittee chairperson. Mike McCarthy reported that eleven applications have
been received for eight openings on the subcommittee. All the applications look very good. Mike McCarthy
and Basil Christopher will review the applications and interview applicants in order to acquire a good mix of
bicyclist,pedestrians, etc. to fill the subcommittee. It was mentioned that not all the applicants lived or worked
in Tigard. (Some lived in the unincorporated area of Tigard and one lived in Beaverton near the border.) It was
discussed that there wasn't a requirement that members had to live within the City of Tigard.,but if good,
quality people were willing to work on this subcommittee to improve our community then they should measure
their qualities based on merit,with perhaps some preference being given to Tigard residents.
G. TriMet Pedestrian Access Study
Judith Gray presented an updated to the committee on this topic. The purpose of the regional committee,led
by TriMet,is to develop better pedestrian conditions and improvements throughout the area. The committee
identified focus areas throughout the region;in Tigard the downtown transit center area was identified for
consideration in the study. The committee selected Gresham for the initial field evaluation of pedestrian
conditions,including time spent in the field identifying specific conditions. All participating agencies are
supposed to perform similar evaluations with assistance from TriMet.Judith would like the bike/ped
subcommittee to work assist with this effort to gather information, take photos, and identify the data to
acquire. Some TTAC members suggested that they might also be available to help with field work.Judith will
keep the committee updated on this process.
7. Staff Updates
a. Main Street Green Street—The downtown parking study is underway. There are a series of open
house meetings that will be taking place at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Mike McCarthy will
email the schedule to the committee.
b. Proposed Yamhill Transit Stop on Commercial Street-Judith reported that the Yamhill transit
commuter bus is seeking a designated bus stop in downtown next to the transit center.
c. Rail-Volution—The conference is October 18. Judith distributed the conference flyers. She said
it would be a good opportunity for Tigard to network with others. Mobile tours will take place and
the WES line is included as one of the tours,which will involve Tigard staff. The cost for
registration is high, but she wanted to keep committee informed of the event.
d. HCT Planning—The formal projects have not gotten started yet,but there have been regional
project coordination and scoping taking place.
e. Construction Projects
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Burnham Street Project- Still hoping to finish the project this fall. The projected deadline is June
2011. Kodiak (contractor) will push to complete as soon as possible,but they cannot pave in the wet
winter months.
Pacific Hwy,Main, Greenberg_project-Expected about the same time for completion. The project
is moving along well. Full paving won't be completed until the end of the project. A great amount of
work has been completed. The utility poles need to be moved. It's anticipated that by
October/November they will have lanes open, but not completely done.
Counselor Buehner reported that the Transportation Summit at PSU, all-day seminar,is coming up.
Judith will send out information to committee members.
Bike Matis —these have been a big hit. Mr. McCarthy said they are now in the third printing. Some
suggested submitting the bike map for awards.
Dennis Mitchell reported that the traffic light project will be completed in September and will help
with traffic flow by providing better flexibility.
Yellow flashing lights will be finished in early September.
Paving_projects coming up in a few weeks: Slurry Seal in Picks Landing area south of Durham Rd and
west of 92nd Ave and in NW Tigard from about 130"'west and north of Bull Mountain.
Pavement overlays — 121st near Scholls Ferry, 72nd Ave (Baylor to Beveland), Pfaffle St, and Sequoia
Pkwy (Cardinal to Upper Boones). ARRA-funded overlays also coming on Upper Boones (72nd to
Durham),Bonita (Milton to 76`") and Sequoia Pkwy (Bonita to Cardinal).
The sidewalk on Barrows Rd.was poured last week.
Judith Gray reported that the meeting in September will be a walking tour held outside. She will send more
information about where to meet, etc., at a later date.
8. Adjourn—The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 pm.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee
FROM: Judith Gray, Senior Transportation Planner
Mike McCarthy,P.E., Senior Project Engineer
RE: Staff Updates for July 2010
DATE: July 14, 2010
This memorandum summarizes several on-going projects and activities that may be of
interest to the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC). This written summary of
activities is provided in lieu of the regular monthly meeting of TTAC for July. The July
cancellation was in part because several TTAC members were expecting to be out of town
during the regularly scheduled meeting. The following items are summarized in this
memorandum:
• Southwest Corridor Plan—High Capacity Transit
• Main Street Green Street—Downtown Parking Study
• Street Maintenance Fee Update
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee
• Construction projects update
Please be sure to review this material on your own time. We can take some time to review
and discuss any specific items or questions; however we are not planning on doing a detailed
discussion of this summary.
Southwest Corridor Plan - High Capacity Transit
The City of Tigard is currently engaged in a regional coordinated plan being dubbed the
"Southwest Corridor Plan." The corridor plan is comprised of separate efforts by the cities
of Tigard,Tualatin, and Portland,which are focused on identifying land uses to support
future transit investments. Metro, ODOT, and TriMet are leading the efforts specifically
addressing transportation analyses, though each of the cities will play significant roles.
Figure 1 (dubbed "the daisy") illustrates the individual plans that comprise the larger
Southwest Corridor Plan.
Fi ure 1. Coordinated SW Corridor Plans
Portland "Barbur
Concept Plan"
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• Tigard "99W Land Use Plan"—Tigard's land use plan happens to be the first project
getting started.This plan is funded by a state Transportation and Growth
Management (TGM) grant with the purpose of identifying conceptual land use plans
for future high capacity transit (HCI) station areas. Metro and the City of Tigard
were jointly awarded the grant. A consultant has been selected. The final scoping is
taking longer than expected. This is largely due to the complexity of coordinating the
multiple projects. Note: TTAC will serve as the Community Advisory
Committee for this project.
• Portland "Barbur Concept Plan" and Tualatin "99W Corridor Planning"—These will
be somewhat similar to Tigard's land use plan but with emphasis on local issues
• Metro, ODOT&TriMet "Southwest Corridor Refinement Plan"—This project
comes from the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP),which was just adopted. The
purpose of the Corridor Refinement Plan is to take a broad view of mobility along
the "corridor" that includes I-5 and Highway 99W between Portland and Sherwood.
This is a significant undertaking,which will include the network of freeways and
highways, and "explicitly including parallel networks of arterial streets, sidewalks,
regional bicycle and pedestrian facilities,high capacity transit, and other transit
service. In addition, the corridor refinement plan would consider the development
and function of land uses along the corridor."
o An important output of the SW Corridor Refinement Plan is the development
of Alternative Mobility Standards for specified locations on state highways.
The current mobility standards often limit the capacity for future development
to levels that may not support transit investments. The Refinement Plan
approach is intended as a coordinating mechanism between land use and
transportation planning.
• Southwest Corridor Transit Alternatives Analysis—The Alternatives Analysis (AA)
will include an evaluation of alternative alignments and modes for HCT. This will
incorporate the HCT station area concepts identified in the individual city land use
plans.
The Draft Schedule, Scope and Budget for the SW Corridor Plan illustrates the relative
timing of these projects. The timeline shows that the land uses plans are expected to be
completed in 2012. A critical milestone in the planning work is anticipated in early 2013 with
the adoption of the Corridor Refinement Plan. This will be followed by still more detailed
analysis as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
Southwest Corridor Plain
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•Corridor Refinement Plan •Finish DEIS State Funding •Construction and Start Up
•Multimodal Alternatives •PE
Main Street Green Street - Downtown Parking Study
The City of Tigard recently kicked off a Main Street Green Street project. The project is
intended to retrofit the southern segment of Main Street to full green street standards,
including storm water treatments, street lighting,wider sidewalks, pedestrian amenities, and
native street tree planting.
The first task to get underway in this project is a downtown parking study. Parking data
collection and analysis conducted in June. The findings of this analysis will influence the
ultimate redesign of Main Street with the potential to reconfigure existing angled parking to
parallel parking. It will also form the basis of a broader parking management plan.
Staff will update TTAC on this project for informational purposes. The Central City
Advisory Committee will serve as the Community Advisory Committee for this project.
Update on Street Maintenance Fees
In January, City Council adopted changes to the Street Maintenance Fee in order to address
increased asphalt costs and provide adequate funding to keep our streets from further
deteriorating. These changes include phased-in fee increases. The first phase took effect on
July 1. The fee increased from $2.18 per residential unit (house, etc.) per month to $3.01 per
unit per month. The fee for nonresidential uses increased from $0.78 per TMC 18.765
required parking space to $0.92 per space per month.
City staff recently completed a `true-up'in which we reviewed every non-residential property
in Tigard to determine what the correct Street Maintenance Fee is for that property. The
total of these calculations would result in an increase of about 25%in the number of
required parking spaces and thus fees paid by nonresidential users, and this would be about
9% of the total revenue.
As part of the process,we sent a letter to each property owner outlining our calculation for
their property. As we expected, many businesses have contacted us to request a
reconsideration of their property. A few dozen have submitted information that allows us to
document a valid reason for decreasing their fee, and we have done so. We estimate that,
after all the appropriate corrections have been made, there will be a 10 to 15 percent increase
in revenue from nonresidential customers. This increase would be a bit less than 5% of total
Street Maintenance Fee revenues.
Pedestrian/Bicyclist Subcommittee
We are currently receiving applications for members of the Pedestrian/Bicyclist
Subcommittee. Recruitment announcements have been placed in the Cityscape newsletter
and highlighted on our website. The announcement has been forwarded to various
pedestrian and cyclist groups. The application period is open until August 15%when we will
review the applications and decide on a selection process and interviews if necessary.
We have eight prospective members (including chair Basil Christopher) for the nine-person
subcommittee,including three from the Bike Map team. We hope to appoint committee
members at the September TTAC meeting, for a tentative first subcommittee meeting in
September or October.
Project Updates
Our construction project update sheet is on the next page.
City-funded slurry seals and pavement overlays are coming up in August and September.
Tigard Transportation Construction Project U date -July 6,2010
Construction Anticipated
Project Name Description Start Completion Activities in Next Few Weeks
• Third through lane both directions on Pacific Hwy • Night Construction 8:00 pm—6:00 am
Pacific Hwy 99W/ • Separate left,through,and right lanes on side o Main Street CLOSED 8pm to 6am
Hall Blvd / streets from 99W to Scoffins 7/12 to 7/22
• Safety —turn radius,geometry,median Hall to 217 April,2010 Spring,2011 o Lane closures on 99W
Greenburg Rd/ • Widened sidewalks,better crossings,and bike lanes o Widening for new road bed
Main St . Storm water pollution-reduction treatment o Sidewalks and planters
• Landscaping,trees,and aesthetic improvements o Street paving
• Full street reconstruction • Street Open with flaggers
• Widened sidewalks,many pedestrian amenities •Day construction until 3:30 PM
• Storm water pollution-reduction treatment Fallo Utility Undergrounding Wiring
Burnham Street . Landscaping and aesthetic improvements ,2009 Spring,2011 o Curb Installation/Sidewalks
• Dog park improvements o Driveways
• LED Streetlights o Storm water planters
Work Remaining • No work scheduled for next several
ARRA Pavement Pavement overlays: weeks
• Bonita Rd(Fano Creek bridge) May,2010 Summer,2010 • Overlays planned on Sequoia Pkwy,
Preservation • Upper Boones Ferry(72nd North to Durham Rd) Upper Boones Ferry,and more of
• Sequoia Pkwy(Bonita to Cardinal) Bonita
• Street open with flaggers
Work Remaining
Garrett Street Pavement overlay April,2010 Aug. 2010 •Daytime construction
• o Roadwav Pavinz
Install new left turn signal heads allowing .Timm ammin
Flashing Yellow permissive left turns (turn left when you can) at 24 March, July,2010 g and pro� g
Arrow Signals 2010 • Flashing Arrow Activation
intersections
Day work
Barrows Road Sidewalk on south side from Scholls Ferry to Anna July 1 July 30 • Mobilizing
Sidewalk Ct. • Grading
• Forming and placing sidewalk