Resolution No. 13-43 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 13-4-43
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE .MUTHIVEST CORRIDOR PI,IN AA7D S'HA ED
IN I%ES-1 M.I-NT S'TR ITEGY AND PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR FUTURE
PARTICIPATION IN THE SOU'_MWESI' CORRIDOR PLAN
WHEREAS,in 2010 the Metro Council identified the Southwest Corridor as the region's top priority
for consideration for a high capacity transit investment; and
WHER:AS, Goal 3 of the Tuan-! -1rarr.iportatiorr Sjulew Plait is to provide an accessible, multimodal
transportation system that meets the mobility needs of the corninuiuty; and, states that the City shall
engage with regional partners to support development of High Capacity 'Transit senTing Tigard; and
WHEREAS, City Council goals for 2011 and 2012 included local participation in the Southwest
Corridor Plan as well as a long-term goal to pursue opportunities to reduce traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 'Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan, identified the Tigard Triangle and
Downtown Tigard as potential station communities most suitable for mixed use development and
growth, for the purpose of informing future Tigard planiu�ag activities;and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee (including Tigard's representative) in
December 2011 adopted a charter agreeing to use a collaborative approach to align local, regional, and
state policies and uivestments to create great places; and,
WHERI:AS, the Soudiwest Corridor Plan project partners worked closely with Tigard representatives
to conduct a number of public events throughout the corridor, including in Tigard, to guide
de-,Telopment of die Soullmesl Corridor Plarr acrd Shared I1n)es11i1errt.S'tra1eg, and
WHEREAS, the Soathxesl Corridor Plain acrd Shared Lry sllverrt StrateSy was adopted unanimously by the
Steering Committee on July 22, 2013 and contains recommendations to carry into further refinement
and study of public investments to support the corridor land use vision, including high capacity transit
alternatives for die corridor; and
WHEREAS, this endorsement of the Sorrthrvest Con dorPlarr acrd Shared ILrvestmerrt Strategi is not intended
to be a binding land use decision, but rather is intended to direct future adoption of appropriate plan
and code amendments for its implementation;
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tigard City Council:
SECTION 1: Endorses the Solithue.rt Corrzdor-Plarr acrd Shared Lrvestrneirt S'lraleg� attached as Exhibit A.
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SECTION 2: Directs staff to use the Southwest Corridor Plan and Shared Inrvstment Strategy to inform the
future development and adoption of local plans,policies and code as necessary for its implementation,
such as the Tigard Triangle Strategic Plan.
SECTION 3: Directs staff to participate in the Southwest Service Enhancement Plan to identify
nearer-term transit service improvements and on-going Southwest Corridor Plan efforts, including
refinement and analysis of high capacity transit alternatives and local connections, along with
associated roadway, active transportation and parks and natural resource projects that support the land
use vision for potential further study and pursuit of federal funds.
SECTION 4: Directs staff to pursue funding options in coordination with Metro, the Oregon
Department of Transportation, TriMet and project partner jurisdictions for implementation and
planning to support the Soutbwest Corridor Plan and Shared Inmstment Strategy.
SECTION 5:This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED: This a — day oQ 2013.
MayooCity of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder- City of Tigard
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GREAT PLACES
Exhibit A
or Plan July 22, 2013 •
°a..a°°•Sh0-ty •`,9'i""t SHARED INVESTMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATION
Beaverton•Dwhan•King Ciry•lake O�wey�
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As people and employers seek to locate in ,
Makin investments in the Overview 1
Making the Southwest corridor,worsening traffic Vision and context 1 •
Southwest corridor congestion will impact economic development Summary of the recommendation 2
The Southwest Corridor Plan is an and livability in the area.In light of this and The Southwest Corridor Land Use vision 3 •
� Public involvement for Phase I 4
outcomes-oriented effort focused j local redevelopment and revitalization goals, Getting to the plan 5 •
on supporting community-based the Southwest corridor was selected by regional Integrating public investments to support great places 6
leaders as the next priority area to stud Recommendation Shared investment strategy 7
development and placemaking that xr' p y y Investments in the public realm 7
targets,coordinates and leverages )""i' for a potential set of investments,including Regulatory framework and financial incentives toolkits 11
public investments to make efficient F + high capacity transit,to address accessibility Alternative performance measures 15
What's next for the Southwest Corridor Plan? 15
use of public and private resources. +* ". and enhance the great places envisioned by Action chart 16
The plan was developed to support communities in the corridor.In combination with
achieving four balanced goals: other investments to support transportation choices(driving,biking,walking and transit),a new bus rapid
Accountability and partnership transit or light rail line would provide better access to jobs in the corridor and encourage development in •
Partners manage resources responsibly, key places while protecting the character of single-family neighborhoods. •
foster collaborative investments, In July 2013,the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee gave direction on three main questions
implement strategies effectively and to further narrow the options for a potential high capacity transit investment to serve the corridor land
fairly,and reflect community support. use vision.These questions include:1)modes(bus rapid transit and/or light rail)for further study,2)
Prosperity People can live,work,play
percentage of bus rapid transit in a dedicated transitway,and 3)the destination of a potential high
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and learn in thriving and economically capacity transit investment.In the year following this recommendation,a refinement phase will give
vibrant communities where everyday more information and help the project partners define a possible project for analysis under the National
needs are easily met. __ r- Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)and explore implementation strategies for other elements of the
Southwest Corridor Plan and Shared Investment Strategy.
Health People live in an environment
that supports the health of the Steering committee members Vision and context
community and ecosystems.
Metro Councilor Craig Dirksen,co-chair The work has been guided by a steering committee that includes
Access and mobility People Metro Councilor Bob Stacey,co-chair
have a safe,efficient and reliable Tigard Mayor John Cook representatives from Southwest corridor cities,counties and agencies. x�.
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transportation network that enhances Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle Six major planning efforts are coordinated with this effort:
economic vitality and quality of life. Portland Mayor Charlie Hales • Portland Barbur Concept Plan
Lake Oswego Councilor Skip O'Neill
TriMet general manager Neil McFarlane • Sherwood Town Center Plan
Sherwood Mayor Bill Middleton • Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan sh,.wood
Tualatin Mayor Lou Ogden • Linking Tualatin rowPi-
Washington County Commissioner Roy Rogers • Southwest Corridor Transit Alternatives Analysis
Durham Mayor Gery Schirado • Southwest Corridor Transportation Plan,focused on supporting transit and land use.
Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith The project partners have defined a set of potential investments that support land use,transportation,
ODOT Region 1 manager Jason Tell
King City Commissioner Suzan Turley and community-building goals in the corridor—a shared investment strategy—to implement the shared
Southwest corridor vision.The policies and projects are aimed at supporting development that is consistent
with the local communities'aspirations for key places in the corridor.
Summary of the Southwest Corridor Shared Investment Strategy recommendation, July 22, 2013
Recommendation: Invest in transit(page 6) Recommendation: Invest in parks,trails and nature(page 9)
Transit is a key element to help communities in the Southwest corridor achieve their gap Parks,greenspaces,trails and natural areas are consistently cited as some of
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development visions.This recommendation gives direction on both local bus service � � the Southwest corridor's most important and attractive features.To strengthen
improvements and future high capacity transit(light rail or bus rapid transit)in the corridor. "green"elements,support community visions and leverage future transportation
"WAS investments,the steering committee recommends that project partners work
Local service collaboratively and seize opportunities to implement projects included on the list /p
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To improve local bus service,this recommendation directs TriMet to develop and implement the Southwest contained in Attachment A as corridor development plans move forward. ad
Service Enhancement Plan to:
• ensure key corridor locations are connected by efficient and reliable local service—to one another,to the Recommendation: Consider new regulations and policies,
Westside Express Service(WES)and to a potential new high capacity transit line and develop incentives to promote private investment
• make on-the-ground improvements to the transit system consistent with community vision(page 10)
• identify how cities and counties can create better access to transit(both to local service and to a potential The public sector can help set the stage for development consistent with
bus rapid transit or light rail line). community goals through regulations,policies and development incentives that ca•. ad
encourage private investment.Attachment 8 contains a variety of proposed
High capacity transit 9 P tY policies and incentive programs for communities to consider as they advance
An investment in high capacity transit in the corridor would help achieve the local visions for development, Southwest Corridor Plan projects and community development goals.
revitalizing and encouraging private investment in future station areas.It would also create the ability to move In the next phase of the Southwest Corridor Plan,project partners will explore specific tools
people efficiently,which is especially important in a corridor where: to advance the corridor land use vision and enable the region to compete nationally for scarce
• it is difficult to build or expand roads due to hills,natural resources,established businesses and existing federal dollars to help fund a possible high capacity transit investment.Additionally,partners will
neighborhoods that would make new roads expensive and disruptive collaboratively work to develop a coordinated set of multimodal performance measures reflecting
• significant growth in jobs and population is anticipated. state,regional and local goals.
To better understand the options for high capacity transit in the corridor,the Southwest Corridor Plan Recommendation: Develop a collaborative funding strategy for the
Steering Committee directs staff to study in more detail: Southwest Corridor Plan
• two potential modes:light rail and bus rapid transit Project partners should work together to develop a funding strategy that includes local,regional,state
• for the bus rapid transit,between 50 to 100 percent of the alignment in exclusive right of way and federal sources.This could include innovative financing tools and non-transportation funding for
• a line that connects Portland to downtown Tualatin,via Tigard. parks and natural areas.
Recommendation: Invest in roadways and active transportation(page 8)
Potential projects were gathered from the Regional Transportation Plan and other i
regional plans,transportation system plans and other local plans,and suggestions from / ®® -111
the public.This list was narrowed from more than 500 projects to a list of 81priorityp• SHARED ',•,;�;r
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projects.See Attachment A for the list of priority projects. rb ••� INVESTMENT N••
The 81 projects are recommended because they either: C STRATEGY
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• leverage and support the potential high capacity transit line,including: N°'d•'
o walking and biking projects within one-quarter mile of potential station areas �J ,,,•
o trails within one mile of potential station areas cbd
• highly support the community land use vision,including projects that:
o leverage future development in places local communities have defined as"essential"or"priority"
o are important to meet freight and capacity needs in employment and industrial districts
o improve pedestrian connectivity,provide safe crossings or create high-demand bike connections.
The projects identified as highly supportive of high capacity transit will be included in further study of the
high capacity transit project.Those projects that support the land use vision will move forward as the local
jurisdictions develop and fund them,either individually or in collaboration with other project partners.
The Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision - a community
vision for places throughout the corridor
Each city in the Southwest corridor began this collaborative effort by looking at its downtown,
main streets,corridors and employment areas to define a vision for these places that reflects their
unique characteristics and local aspirations. TYPESotu.The area contains � •�-- '"
a wealth of opportunities for jobs and stable neighborhoods or Households lobs O
2010 78,400 1 Essential
and is expected to grow significantly in the future.The corridor 2035 717,900 ••"'
includes important regional retail and employment destinations O Priority
as well as many major trails and one of the nation's few urban
national wildlife refuges. Opportunity i
The Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision compiles local land use plans and puts them into a Neighborhood
common language,creating a foundation for the many projects(ranging from transportation to
arks)to be categorized and prioritized based on how well !°
p eg p � they support the shared corridor land
use vision. a — , •
The corridor vision emphasizes maintaining and enhancing the many stable single-family +'
neighborhoods,while allowing for growth in certain places that creates more services for existing •.. w-*-'
residents as well as more housing,employment and transportation choices in the future.The areas 1, • '""•^^ I�t
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of change are described in four categories: +
• Retail/commercial The corridor is a destination for retail with prominent shopping destinations
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in Washington Square and Bridgeport Village.These retail destinations will continue to
generate substantial demand and will need accommodation through enhanced transit,active � r
transportation and roadway investments.
• Employmont/industrial The Southwest corridor includes a regional employment district • e
with significant current employment and anticipated growth as new jobs move into the Tigard o....
Triangle and the industrial areas of Tualatin and Sherwood.
• Mixed use The corridor includes opportunities for areas with a mix of housing,employment
and services in a walkable environment.Good access to transit with high quality pedestrian
and bike facilities are critical elements for these mixed use areas to help leverage infill and "
redevelopment.
• Higher intertsity residential Infill and redevelopment is likely to be the primary generator for
new development in the corridor.The majority of new residential development that does occur
will be found in the mixed-use areas,and these areas will need to integrate natural features into
development to ensure a high quality of life and connections to nature. Southwest Corridor
To develop the land use vision,each city identified key places and categorized them based on i,,, _ "^'C - n
the importance of a high capacity transit investment to connect them(see map at right).new ' +. •RNMd UN -W ,,, ur+
key places were used to draw the draft high capacity transit alternatives,thus ensuring that the
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transportation solution supports the community's vision for growth.The prioritized key places also
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help focus investments for other types of transportation as well as parks and natural resources. •"^^
Public involvement for Phase I
• September 2011 to February 2012:What should be the focus of the plan? January to July 2013:Are these the right things to move forward?
The first public engagement stage aimed to determine the scope,evaluation framework and goals During this stage of public involvement,project staff provided briefings to community groups and
of the overall plan.In that process,project partners focused on announcing the integrated planning municipal committees and sponsored public events to gather feedback to inform decision-making.
• effort,informing the public about the background and elements of the plan,and asking residents what Events included an open house hosted by SW Neighborhoods,Inc.on April 25,participation in the
they value about their communities.Residents and business people were asked about challenges and Tigard Town Hall on April 30,an economic summit on May 21 and a community planning forum on
• May 23 to gather feedback on
opportunities in the corridor and their visions for the future of the area.The information and ideas Y 9 potential projects and the draft high capacity transit alternatives.This
offered informed decision-makers as they determined the scope and goals of the plan. opportunity for input was replicated through an online questionnaire that was open between May 23
During the public comment period of Sept.28 through Oct.28,2011,respondents posted their thoughts and June 26.The public reviewed the Southwest Corridor Plan staff draft recommendation and gave
on boards at an open house and community events and submitted 98 public comments via the online feedback in an additional online questionnaire from June 11 to 26.The draft recommendation was also
the focus of the final community planning forum on June 26.
questionnaire,mail and email.
February to August 2012:How should the wide range of potential projects be Together,the questionnaires received 2,669 responses.
narrowed? What are people saying about the transit alternatives and staff draft
The second public engagement stage aimed to demonstrate and validate the screening process of recommendation?
narrowing the wide range of ideas to a narrowed list of potential projects. • There is strong support for high capacity transit in the Southwest corridor.
From lune 22 through July 31,2012,project partners hosted an online,virtual open house.Participants • Citing the need for better local transit service and more transit connections,coupled with the
viewed video feeds that explained the purpose and process of the overall plan.Participants were then anticipated growth in the corridor,many people prioritize extending high capacity transit to the
directed to a related questionnaire that asked whether the sources of projects for the corridor were furthest extent possible,with Sherwood as the destination.
considered comprehensive and if the process for narrowing that list to move forward reflected the values . While the individual responses are mixed,taken as a whole there is support for carrying forward both
of the communities in the corridor.The questionnaire received 543 responses. bus rapid transit and light rail transit for further study in the next phase of the plan.
An existing conditions summary,an executive summary and technical reports were produced during this • People overwhelmingly support studying a bus rapid transit that runs mostly or exclusively in a
time.Outlining the unique physical,economic and demographic elements of the corridor,the reports dedicated transitway.
identified existing challenges and potential opportunities in economic development,housing choices, . There is overall support for the other elements of the recommendation that call for:
natural areas,trails and health for the corridor, o enhanced local transit service
August to December 2012:How should investments be prioritized? o transit related roadway,biking and walking projects
The third public engagement stage aimed to set the framework for shared investment strategies based on o roadway,biking and walking projects related to local aspirations
potential projects that were identified in the previous stage. o parks and natural resources projects
o development strategy that stimulates private investment.
From Nov. 14,2012 to Jan. 1,2013,project partners hosted the online interactive Shape Southwest The three highest priorities for Southwest Corridor Plan outcomes were:
game and associated questionnaire.A paper version of the questionnaire was distributed in English, 1. better transit(quicker trips,more local service and easier walk to a MAX or bus rapid transit
Spanish and Vietnamese to libraries and agencies serving environmental justice communities to engage station)
residents without computer access.Community planning forums were convened on Oct.9 and Dec.3, 2.access and mobility(more and better sidewalks and bikeways,reduced time in traffic or at lights)
2012.During this time,project staff hosted booths at community events and briefed community groups, 3.feasibility(cost,funding potential and support).
specifically to engage environmental justice communities.Additionally,community group briefings were
held by project partner staff focusing on the local land use plans but also highlighting the Southwest Environmental justice organizations'representatives prioritized the plan outcomes differently than the
Corridor Plan. majority of the public who provided input,their three highest priorities were:
Public engagement at this stage of the plan focused on discussions of the benefits and tradeoffs of 1. equity(fair distribution of benefits and burdens)
different types of investments,beginning with the premise that we cannot afford everything.Benefits and 2. healthy communities(access to parks,trails,and natural areas,more walking and biking
tradeoffs were framed by the Southwest Corridor Plan goals of health,access and mobility,and prosperity opportunities)
in the Southwest corridor. 3.a tie between prosperity(more jobs,development,housing)and access and mobility(more and
better sidewalks and bikeways,reduced time in traffic or at lights).
During the public comment period,2,098 people visited the project website to learn about the Southwest
Corridor Plan,695 submissions to Shape Southwest were made,471 electronic questionnaires were
submitted,and 20 paper-version questionnaires were received.Two Spanish-language questionnaires and
no Vietnamese-language questionnaires were received.
Getting to the plan
To create the Southwest Corridor Plan,representatives of cities and counties throughout Southwest Corridor Plan Phase I milestones
corridor looked to local land use plans and policies to identify areas where the community September 2011
wanted to focus new development.Four plans in particular helped identify the local vision July 2012
in key areas of the corridor:Portland's Barbur Concept Plan,Tigard's High Capacity Transit > Develop wide range of
Land Use Plan,the Linking Tualatin plan and Sherwood's Town Center Plan.Building on these alternati-,
local visions,the project partners worked together to identify a potential high capacity transit
alternative that could catalyze the corridor land use vision,and developed and narrowed a list
of roadway,bicycle and pedestrian improvements that would support high capacity transit and ♦
make it work better for the corridor.This work led to the recommendations in this Southwest Identify policy
Corridor Shared Investment Strategy.The strategy will help guide funding collaboration and framework and
coordinated implementation of opportunities throughout the Southwest corridor.
existing conditions _
Barbur Concept Plan Creating a long-term vision for the six-mile Barbur Boulevard corridor
from downtown Portland to the Tigard city limit,the Barbur Concept Plan recommends key
transportation investments,stormwater solutions and changes to city policy and zoning.
Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan In this plan,Tigard developed land use concepts
for vibrant station area communities and neighborhood centers that could support transit September/
investments in a way that fits Tigard,helping to decide what growth will look like and where it lam
October 2012
should be located.
'••""'•"""•""" Narrow range of alternatives
Linking Tualatin With this work,Tualatin investigated locally preferred station areas and
development typologies as well as policy,investment and code changes necessary to support
high capacity transit and local transit service. """""""""""""""""""""""""""""
J uary 2013
Sherwood Town Center Plan Sherwood redefined the boundaries of the town center to Define bundles to test transit,roadway and active transportation project performance
support activity and development in both the old town area and the Six Corners commercial
center. Example A Example B Example C Example D
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Integrating public investments to support great places
The Southwest Corridor Plan aims to use limited public resources wisely by targeting them in The Southwest Corridor Plan also includes the region's first coordinated list of parks,trails and
identified"key places"to support the local land use vision.It also sets the stage to look at how natural resource projects for implementation in tandem with transportation projects to support the
investments in transportation projects,parks and habitat improvements can he made together. community vision.The project partners created a list of nearly 450 projects gathered from local
This allows for efficiencies in planning and the ability to achieve multiple goals in targeted areas. parks master plans,habitat improvement lists,and other sources.This was narrowed to the smaller
• The Southwest Corridor Plan goals direct partners to collaborate,target resources and search for list of parks,trails and natural resource projects included in the shared investment strategy.The list
opportunities to leverage dollars. serves as a strategic resource to help project partners identify projects that leverage the benefits of
• Collaborate -and funding for-transportation projects in the shared investment strategy.
The project partners agree to work together to implement Leverage
common prioritized projects that support the corridor In future phases, project Great places are defined by a mix of elements that come
land use vision.The private sector can bring investment together in one location to meet a range of community Great places are defined by a
partners should identify
in buildings,retail businesses,and jobs that help make pneeds.Investing in a road improvement might not variety of elements that come
' great places.Nonprofit partners and other public agencies best practices and proven create a great place by itself-but combining it with a
la an essential role in ensuring that the Southwest trail,a culvert replacement and bus stn improvements
together in one location to
play B implementation strategies P P P
corridor continues to equitably and sustainably provide to help private, public and could help that public investment catalyze the market meet a range of community
• opportunities for a diverse range of people and maintains and attract private investment to build the community needs.
the connection to nature so important to current and future non-profit agencies work vision.
residents.In future phases,project partners should identify together to make the
• best practices and proven implementation strategies to help Asa shared strategy,the narrowed lists of
• P P P g P Southwest corridor vision projects contained in this recommendation
private,public and non-profit agencies work together to i1 s7�5i
a reality
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Target resources communication is critical,both within agencies
and with other community stakeholders.
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included in the shared investment strategy.A smaller �
prioritized list makes it easier to work together to fund — A*q aw -'� �-/-
and implement a set of common priorities. A � � ill
By working together and listening to the public,the Does the project support the community r.
project partners narrowed a wide ranging list of roadway and corridor vision?
and active transportation projects from almost$4 billion Does the project meet transportation r'
worth of projects to about$500 million for a 15-year needs and local land use goals? r+ +
time frame.The list includes projects that would be highly Can we afford it and when? r r'
supportive of a future high capacity transit investment, urn
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and a strategic list of roadway and active transportation
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Recommendation: Shared investment strategy
The Southwest Corridor Plan and Shared Investment Strategy includes a strategic project list for
transit,roadway,active transportation and parks and natural resources as well as ideas for polity H CT to Tualatin with conceptual
change and development strategies.The Southwest Corridor Plan evaluation,project partner 2035 1oeal transit service
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priorities and public input provided the foundation for the Southwest Corridor Shared Investment ------
Strategy.
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It is understood that many Southwest corridor communities have transportation and other needs r �
outside the boundaries of this plan,and will likely consider significant investments in other
corridors during the time frame covered by the Southwest Corridor Plan.The Southwest Corridor
Shared Investment Strategy is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all priority projects in y
the area.Rather,it is a list of projects and policies that best meet the land use goals and objectives
approved by the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee in this early phase of the project.
As project partners consider development and transportation needs in a variety of locations and •
corridors in their communities,the shared investment strategy defines actions that are critical to
supporting the Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision.
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Investments in the public realm
Public actions can influence development in three main ways:by regulations and policies,by F
investments in the public realm and by development incentives that catalyze private investment.
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The Southwest Corridor Plan and Shared Investment Strategy address all three of these areas.
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transit additions
•Public development grants such as through
Metro's Transit-Oriented Development Program VVES line
Current development •Local tax incentives
Note:Potential local transit service additions are conceptual only at this point.TriMet will work
with local jurisdictions to determine service needs and will match service increases to available
(tnrding.Service enhancements could include both route and frequency.
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Transit recommendation
Local service/Southwest corridor service enhancement Quality of bus rapid transit As bus rapid
tnsts studied as a potentgcapacity Bus rapid is potential high iid transit:Exclusive transitway
� Local transit connections will be essential to achieving the land use Transit raP Y
transit mode,it is recommended that
vision in the Southwest corridor,as well as to the success of a potential High or mixed traffic?
hi capacity transit investment.In 2013-2014 TriMet will work
,,opacity between 50 and 100 percent of the route
P ty ' J§Lansitruns in exclusive right of way.Federal Transit
with Southwest corridor jurisdictions and stakeholders to develop the Administration(FTA)New Starts funding is versatile transit mode.This means it can
Southwest Service Enhancement Plan. be difficult to define,and bus rapid transit
only available for bus rapid transit projects projects are often under pressure to cut costs
Southwest Service Enhancement Plan This recommendation directs TriMet to implement the with 50 percent or more of the project in by reducing how much of the line runs in
Southwest Service Enhancement Plan to provide the following: dedicated transitway,and experience around dedicated right of way.
Oa the U.S.and internationally suggests that bus q bus rapid transit project that runs in mixed
1.transit service that connects key Southwest corridors P P 1
locations quickly and reliably to one another and to a rapid transit with a higher level of exclusive traffic is less expensive to construct—it is
potential high capacity transit line \S transitway would best support the Southwest also more expensive to operate,is slower
A� Corridor Land Use Vision.The Institute for and offers less certainty about arrival and
_ Locations include but are not limited to:Beaverton, Transportation&Development Policy has departure times.Bus rapid transit in mixed
Washington Square,Lake Oswego,King City, developed a bus rapid transit certification traffic can be an improvement over local
Durham,Tualatin industrial areas,and downtown system that rates project performance.As bus buses without transit priority treatments,but
Sherwood. it cannot attract as many riders as bus rapid
rapid transit advances for further study,it is
transit in exclusive lanes.
• Service includes improved local transit circulation o J recommended that project partners aim for a
from the Southwest corridor throughout project that meets Institute for Transportation The Standard by the Institute for
Washington County,including connections to ��A Zl` &Development Policy certification standards. Transportation&Development Policy is one
way of rating the value of an individual bus
northern Washington County. Destination The rapid transit project.Using such a rating
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2.improved local transit connections to Westside Express � recommended system creates an inherent pressure to make
�e a high-performing project,and creates a
Service y'c destination for further healthy tension against the tendency to
3.capital improvements necessary to achieve higher study for a high capacity lower cost,but lower benefit,solutions.The
transit system functioning,such as queue jumps and/or re-orientation of existing transit lines to transit investment is standard is very high—there are only 12 gold
better connect key corridor areas and a future high capacity transit system Tualatin,via Tigard.This standard projects in the world,none of which
d is in the United States.b
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4.identification of improvements cities and counties can make for better transit access(e.g., recommendation ��
sidewalks and safe pedestrian crossings). on ridership potential, I �
operational efficiency, `
High capacity transit and plans for increased t
Mode Both light rail and bus rapid transit are housing and employment y
in Tigard and Tualatin.`
recommended as modes for further study based \� - �
on(1)the high ridership potential of both modes Note:A high capacity and(2)the need for additional design in order to transit alignment will not
produce more accurate capital cost estimates that be on Interstate S or Highway 99 W southwest of
clarify tradeoffs among cost,operating efficiency and ® 0 CE3 the I-SI99W intersection.
For more information on the BRT Standard
ability to support the Southwest Corridor Land Use Funding The steering committee recommends by the Institute for Transportation&
Vision. that project partners work together to develop Development Policy,visit www.itdp.org/
a funding strategy for the Southwest Corridor microsites/the-brt-standard-2013/.
Plan that includes local,regional,state and
federal sources.Capital funding for construction of major transit projects comes from a Roadway and active transportation recommendation
variety of sources,including competitive grants and federal,state and regional funds.Transit
operations(both bus and high capacity transit)are funded by passenger fares and a regional Over the past 18 months the project partners worked to narrow a large list
payroll tax.Any high capacity transit project would likely seek competitive federal funding of roadway and active transportation projects to a smaller list of projects IMedways
through the FTA which has contributed more than half the total funding for MAX projects that are most supportive of the high capacity transit recommendation and
to date.Even with a federal grant,high capacity transit will require a corridor-wide funding the Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision.Project partners narrowed from Pedestrians
strategy that secures and leverages new resources.An FTA grant would most likely require a close to$4 billion worth of projects to around$500 million.This agreed-
50 percent match which could include local,regional,state and other non-FTA federal funds. upon narrowed list of projects sets the stage for the project partners to WAydes
cooperatively identify and leverage funding from a variety of sources.This
will be critical,in light of the severe constraints on available transportation
Steering committee decisions: High capacity transit funding.Even the narrowed list of roadway and active transportation projects is more than five times
With this recommendation,the steering committee will have narrowed the potential high greater than the projected$60 million in state and regional funds anticipated to be available in the
capacity transit alternatives/concepts from 10 to two. corridor over the next 15 years.
Future decisions will include determining the alignment,lane treatments,specific funding Projects on the narrowed list fall into one of two categories:
strategies,mode,station locations and local transit connections to the potential high capacity
transit line. 1.Projects to be studied further in the Southwest Corridor Plan refinement phase
This includes roadway and active transportation projects that could be highly supportive for the
October 2012 July 2013 mid-2014 early 2017 success of a high capacity transit investment.However,even if a high capacity transit investment
advances,not all of these projects can be included in a future funding package.Which projects
Narrow from Direction on Refinement Draft advance along with a potential high capacity transit investment will he a future decision based
10 alternatives Southwest Environmental
• Alignments on judgments by project partners during refinement in an effort to best match Federal Transit •
concepts to five (Transit)Service Impact Statement
Enhancement Plan • Naito or Barbur? Administration funding requirements.Those projects that are not included in a high capacity transit r
• Policy direction • Surface or tunnel? • Mode funding package will still be available to the partners for further project development,including the
on"level"of bus • Direct connection ' Station locations pursuit of other funding opportunities.
rapid transit for to PCC? • Transit system
further study . Hall or 72nd? connections 2.Narrowed list of projects that have been identified as highly supportive of the Southwest
• Corridor Land Use Vision
Which modes to
• Add a lane or
carry forward for convert a lane? These projects include roadway and active transportation projects that are available for further
further study Potential station project development by project sponsors.Each project has been identified as highly Supportive of
•
• Destination locations a particular land use type in the corridor:commercial,freight/employment,mixed use,or higher
• Funding strategies intensity residential.Projects were selected based on geographic factors,project characteristics,
stakeholder input and/or evaluation results.
Earlier decisions
These lists are not intended to identify all projects that are important to communities in the Southwest
The October 2012 narrowing decision removed several options from further consideration: corridor.Instead,they represent a set of projects that are highly supportive of corridor land use and
1)streetcar as a mode,2)high capacity transit connection between Tigard and Sherwood on high capacity transit goals based on the narrowing approach intended to target and leverage limited
Highway 99W,and 3)the idea of adding or converting an Interstate 5 lane for high occupancy
transit use.It also tabled consideration of WES improvements for another time and process. public dollars.The lists will inform local capital improvement plans and transportation system plan
The steering committee looked at potential impacts to auto and freight movement as well as development,TriMet's Transit Investment Priorities,and the next update of the Regional Transportation
local community land use goals to guide its narrowing decision.For instance,all high capacity Plan.Projects on local and regional transportation investment plans that are not included in the shared
transit options were routed away from Highway 99W southwest of the Interstate 5/Highway investment strategy will remain on those local and regional plans unless the jurisdiction chooses to
99W intersection to avoid impacts to auto and freight movement as well as to commercial remove them.
activities.Equally important is the need to provide transit connections to potential station
communities in Tigard and Tualatin,specifically the Tigard Triangle,downtown Tigard and Attachment includes maps,the project lists and narrowing criteria.
downtown Tualatin.
Parks, trails and nature recommendation
Early project implementation
People consistently point to the parks,trails,natural areas and urban tree canopy as essential
In locations throughout the corridor,project partners are already elements of what draws them to live,work and play in the Southwest corridor.Gathering
making investments that support the Southwest Corridor Plan Land information from local plans,project partners compiled a list of nearly 450"green"projects
Use Vision,both independently and in collaboration with other corridor in the corridor including parks,trails and natural areas as well as water quality improvements
partners.For example,in Sherwood,the Cedar Creek trail is funded and
proceeding toward construction.In Portland,Multnomah Boulevard and natural resource enhancements like improved wildlife habitat corridors and replacing
from Barbur to Southwest 45th Avenue is being reconstructed to or retrofitting culverts for fish passage.The projects on the list were screened based on how
urban standards,including curbs and sidewalks.When complete,it they would support the Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision,a potential high capacity transit
will improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and connect the potential investment,and important water resource and regional trail connections.
Capitol Hill/Barbur Boulevard high capacity transit station with nearby Parks
Multnomah Village.In addition,ODOT and TriMet have identified a 1.Work together to secure funding for and implementation of the highest priority parks, -
series of low-cost improvements that can be implemented quickly and trail and natural area projects for people and places
are supported by the local jurisdictions and the public.These include
projects on Barbur Boulevard/Highway 99W that improve access to As the high capacity transit alternative is refined,partners should continue to Why the split between"trails"and
transit,fill pedestrian gaps or fill bicycle gaps,such as: sort and prioritize this green project list,examine likely funding sources and "active transportation"projects?
• Southwest Barbur at Southwest Bertha Boulevard bike lane markings develop a collective strategy for grant writing and strategic use of existing
or new funds.The project list and related maps can he used to coordinate People bike and walk on trails for
• Southwest Barbur at Southwest 13th Avenue crossing improvements recreation as well as a way to get to
across jurisdictional boundaries and select park and trail projects that
• Southwest Barbur at Southwest Alice Street crossing improvements support transit and new land uses.Additionally,green street designs that specific destinations,so trails are part of
the overall active transportation network.
• Barbur Transit Center access improvements incorporate tree planting,vegetated storm water facilities and other low For residents,there is no real division
• OR 99W at Bull Mountain Road sidewalk/bus stop improvements impact development approaches are recommended,softening the landscape between the on-road bike lane or paved
• OR 99W at Durham Road illumination improvements for residents and visitors to the area and increasing people's access to nature. sidewalk portion of their route and the
• OR 99W at Hazelbrook Road sidewalk/bus stop improvements. off-road trail portion of their route
2.Support habitat and water quality projects that deliver the greatest
These projects are expected to be completed in the next two to three return on investment Behind the scenes,there are differences
years. that determine the best way to implement
Project partners should identify the highest value natural resource these"on-road"versus"off-road"active
investments and work together to fund and implement those projects.This transportation improvements.Specific city,
project list and approach offers an opportunity to focus on large projects county or state requirements determine
that can achieve measurable ecological and financial benefits.Wherever how bike or pedestrian facilities must be
possible,partners should work to avoid negative impacts to the highest built or marked when they interact withauto traffic,while trail construction and
quality areas while also enhancing those areas where water quality,wildlife maintenance through a park or natural
habitat and recreation benefits are greatest. area have different standards.Additionally,
Project implementation could be organized into broad strategies that different potential funding sources may
J include:stream and wetland enhancement,outfall and water quality facility be pursued for trails than for on-road bike
retrofits,culvert replacements to improve fish passage and reduce risks to and pedestrian facilities.
infrastructure,preservation of high quality fish and wildlife habitat,and This recommendation focuses on avenues
enhancement of important but degraded habitats.Private land owners can for implementation,so it lists on-road
also be involved through outreach and education efforts that improve stream bike and pedestrian improvements
and selected off-road trails as active
function and water and habitat quality throughout the watersheds. transportation and places all regional,
Example of a proposed crosswalk warning light project on Southwest Barbur local and community trails with parks and
Boulevard.000T March 2011. Attachment A includes maps,the narrowed list of projects and the parks and other nature improvements.
natural areas narrowing criteria.
Achieving desired development: Regulatory environment The regulatory framework is the area in which the public sector has
the most control over development outcomes.This includes zoning codes and policies that relate
Regulatory environment and financial to land development.Public sector policy changes can help local land use visions become a reality
incentives by making them the easiest thing to do.Southwest Corridor Plan partners should work together to
create a regulatory framework that is predictable and efficient.This creates certainty in the private
The public sector plays a key role in realizing a community's land market and helps the community get high quality development in desired locations.
use vision.Often,the development forms desired by communities
are limited by the regulatory environment or not financially feasible. Commercial Financial incentives The public sector can also help catalyze development through the strategic
development application of financial incentives that support new development forms that may be"ahead of the
Two important tools can help the public sector set the stage for �. _ � PP PP p Y
development consistent with community goals.Those tools are 1) market."In particular,development forms that are mixed use or multi-story are often more risky
changing the regulatory framework and 2)providing financial incentives.Together,these actions and expensive.Through creative financing strategies and tools,the public sector can help offset
can catalyze market value and stimulate private investment. these risks and higher costs,helping to build value in the market and,eventually,enabling private
investments to be made without public support.
Illustrative project examples Case study:Capitol Hill(Portland)
As part of the Southwest Corridor Plan,Metro staff looked at several case studies,or project examples, In Portland,one project example is located in the Capitol Hill area.Envisioned as a transit-oriented
throughout the corridor.These examples were specifically chosen to highlight redevelopment residential neighborhood with a mix of supporting uses,the case study project is located along the
opportunities that could be catalyzed by a combination of public sector investments and policy changes potential high capacity transit line.
to leverage that investment. Analysis of development readiness in this portion of the corridor in Southwest Portland highlighted issues
Case study:Tigard Triangle with the current commercial zoning and identified a catalytic investment opportunity that could leverage
development to match the land use vision.The following actions could help remove barriers and improve
The Tigard Triangle is identified as an essential place for the Southwest Corridor Plan.It is envisioned as a the financial feasibility of development consistent with the Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision.
pedestrian-friendly area with a mix of uses and an increased residential presence.The case study project Provide public sector support for new development forms.Strategies to address this include:
is located near the potential high capacity transit line.
Analysis of development readiness in the Tigard Triangle highlighted issues with the current regulatory o Public ownership of the land enables the value to be written down,which could provide a multi-
framework and identified the need for key public investments to spur the market to support million dollar savings to the developer.
development forms consistent with the local land use vision.This project example found that the o Utilizing the Transit-Oriented Tax Exemption could provide a significant financial incentive to
following actions could remove barriers and improve the financial feasibility of development consistent developers while resulting in additional community benefits such as workforce affordable housing
with the Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision. units.
• Ease parking minimums to enable top-quality office and retail development currently constrained by o Investments that enhance pedestrian and bike facilities and provide access to local amenities help
parking minimums.Strategies to address this include: increase the area's attractiveness and value,raising achievable rents and the project's potential
o Parking reductions that are phased in over time,including reduced minimums for retail,office and return on investment.
housing.This could help achieve transit-supportive densities and increase leasable square footage. Focus development codes on context appropriate design and transitions with existing uses:
o As development begins to take place and there is an increase in transit access,a parking o Smaller building mass and stepbacks better fit the character of the neighborhood and intensity of
management strategy(combined with phased parking reductions)could provide significant nearby uses,while enabling improved connectivity in the street network.
benefits.(For example,shared parking between office and retail uses.) o Surface parking at low ratios does not occupy a majority of the site,supporting this design
• Use layered landscaping to maximize leasable square-footage,reduce operating costs,and increase alternative and reducing construction costs significantly.
habitat value in an urbanizing area. Focus retail uses in nodes along the corridor and provide plenty of opportunities for employment and
• Make investments that increase transit access(such as connections to the Tigard Transit Center, residential uses around and between these commercial nodes.
increasing higher level of connectivity within the Triangle and enhancing walkability).This will help
increase the area's attractiveness and value,directly impacting achievable rents and the project's
potential return on investment.
• Consider land banking developable parcels,since land values are relatively low in the Tigard Triangle
today,and public partners could aggregate land for more efficient development with a higher impact.
Transit orientation and development readiness
There is growing demand for more compact urban development centered around transit,and this liTransit Orientation in the Southwest Corridor
desire is expressed repeatedly in the land use visions of Southwest corridor communities.Research
has shown that a few key measures can predict the readiness of an area to support walkable, 7
mixed-use development.In turn,this type of development increases transit ridership and reduces _
vehicle miles traveled.Metro's transit-oriented development strategic plan(Metro,2011)identifies
a transit orientation measure as a composite of the following physical/demographic characteristics: _ -?. Jp r —
People The number of residents and workers in an area has a direct correlation with reduced auto
trips.
Places Areas with commercial urban amenities such as restaurants,grocers and specialty retail not ° �~ Er-111
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only allow residents to complete daily activities without getting in a car,but they also improve the �I '
likelihood of higher density development by increased residential land value. °
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Physical form Small blocks promote more compact development and walkability.
Performance High quality,frequent bus and rail service make public transportation a more 1 r
reliable means of getting around and can be correlated to less driving.
Pedestrian/bicycle connectivity Access to sidewalks and safe bikeways encourages manymore `ow,'
people to walk or cycle to transit and neighborhood destinations. ,1, I
The graphs below show how selected areas of the corridor perform against this transit orientation r 1 1
measure.The map to the right shows the relative transit orientation of areas in the Southwest
corridor in 2011.This map and others like it help determine the highest value location for aIll + •�J' e40
potential high capacity transit investment. I
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New Starts funding competitive advantage places to go in the corridor,these developments leverage additional ridership,creating greater
efficiency in the transportation network and leveraging the corridor's transit investment.At the
By setting the right regulatory and financial environment,the public sector can catalyze private same time,the character of existing neighborhoods remains intact.
development and,ideally,make the region more competitive for capital construction dollars from
the Federal Transit Administration's New Starts grant program,likely to be a key element of a Locating more jobs and housing choices near transit—and attracting additional retail and services
high capacity transit funding strategy.The policy guidance for the New Starts program provides —not only spurs economic activity,but it also increases the overall market value in the corridor.
measures that will be used to evaluate projects,including a series of actions local governments can As a result,the public sector sees a positive financial return on a high capacity transit investment
take to leverage a transit investment such as plans,policies and financial incentives to support the —both from higher use and from the increase in tax revenue from redevelopment and its effect on
adjacent land use and bring more transit riders to the system.The guidance prioritizes actions that the value of surrounding properties.
support these outcomes:
• additional,transit-supportive development and redevelopment Parks can be key to economic development
• preservation or increase in the affordable housing supply Traditionally,parks have been developed to fill
• increased population and employment density. service gaps,and natural areas are purchased
The New Starts policy guidance gives higher rating to places that have adopted plans,policies to protect resources.But a new perspective is
emerging:Parks,trails and natural areas can be
and incentives in place to support transit.Locations with built"proof of concept"transit-oriented sited where development would benefit from their
projects rate the highest.This means the more quickly the Southwest corridor establishes transit- proximity.A growing body of evidence demonstrates
supportive policies and initiates financial incentives,the better positioned it will be to compete for how public amenities such as parks,natural areas,
federal funds.These actions also prepare the corridor now for transit-oriented development,rather trails,street trees and other investments that add
than waiting until after transit is built. more nature to urban areas contribute to higher
land values.
Public benefits In 2012,Metro investigated the connection between
By aligning the regulatory framework,offering
access to nature and economic development �I
financial incentives to catalyze development,and With more people and places within a community.The discovery:A strategy of
prioritizing transit-supportive capital investments in investing in parks and open space is not contrary
P g ppo P t0 o in the corridor, these
g to a community's economic health,but rather it is
the public realm,the public sector has a tremendous developments leverage an integral part of it.Integrating natural features �` f
opportunity to create successful places that reflect into development helps ensure a high quality of
the Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision. additional ridership, creating life and a connection to nature.Additionally,when
greater efficiency in the people are drawn to public spaces,they interact
These investments help ease traffic congestion and as neighbors,and this interaction builds stronger, 1 '
enhance the attractiveness and market appeal of transportation network and healthier,more prosperous and more engaged
the corridor.Through public-private partnerships, leveraging the corridor's communities.
catalytic projects show what is possible for future transit investment. At theFor the fu
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development,setting the stage for more private ll report,see:A synthesis of the
same time, the character relationship between parks and economic
investment in the area.Early development projects development(Metro,2012),at
bring more people to specifically chosen locations in of existing neighborhoods www.oregonmetro.gov/naturalareas.
the corridor,which in turn attracts more amenities remains intact.
and private investment to the area.
Revitalizing and re-orienting properties in station areas can also strengthen the fabric of the local
community,creating places where people want to be.Public investments that create beautiful
public spaces and pedestrian streetscapes draw residents and visitors to spend time there.Projects
that re-energize underperforming suburban office parks and commercial strip malls into housing
choices and employment opportunities attract existing and new residents.With more people and
Toolkit: Regulatory framework that sets the stage Toolkit: Financial incentives that set the stage
The Southwest Corridor Land Use Vision expresses the collective aspirations of the communities In addition to regulatory and policy changes,the public sector can help stimulate investment
in the Southwest corridor.High capacity transit has the potential to have a catalytic effect on in strategic locations.These tools can help bridge the financial gap between what is financially
adjacent land uses and help achieve this vision.This will work best if transit supportive regulations feasible today and what is desired by the community.In many cases the community's vision is
and policies are in place well in advance of the high capacity transit investment.These policies above and beyond what the current market can provide.Investments in the public realm(such as
will both support the land use vision now and help to achieve the community's desired goals streetscape enhancements and transit investments)are one way to send a message to the private
over time.There are a number of regulatory tools and strategies that can help foster transit ready sector that the public is committed to making the community vision a reality.Direct financial
communities;however,their application differs greatly depending on the context in which they are incentives provided to key catalytic projects offer a"proof of concept"—and through strategic
applied. investment in such projects,can lead to increased value in the market.Eventually,this can allow
Attachment B describes in detail these key transit supportive policies and regulatory tools.Specific for private investment without public support.
project examples of how these tools can be applied are included to illustrate how the changes can Current market conditions in the Southwest corridor are not supportive of many development
raise the development potential within the corridor.Policies for consideration include: forms that are envisioned by the local communities.In particular this is true in areas the
• zoning code changes community would like to see more walkable,attractive and business-friendly neighborhoods than
o density maximums and building height exist today.The financial incentives toolkit section of Attachment B highlights key financial tools
o non-compliant use provisions that are available to public sector partners to leverage investment and new development in specific
o stepbacks Southwest corridor locations.The project examples illustrate how these incentives can help fill the
o commercial corridor assessment financial gap and achieve the desired development outcomes in the corridor.Tools recommended
• parking requirements and parking management for consideration by public sector partners in areas of change throughout the Southwest corridor
o trip generation reductions include:
o responsive parking ratios • Transit Oriented Tax Exemption(TOTE)
o shared parking • Vertical Housing Program
o unbundling parking • brownfield cleanup
• design code changes • System Development Charges strategies
o layered landscapes and active open space • urban renewal
o ground floor active use provisions. • Transit Oriented Development Program
• land acquisition and banking.
Attachment B includes the full policy toolkit,which includes a representative list of possible
regulations. Attachment B includes the full financial incentives toolkit,which includes a representative list of
possible incentives.
Alternative performance measures Forward: What's next for the Southwest Corridor Plan?
In some circumstances,existing state transportation level of service performance measures During the months following the steering committee recommendation,the boards and councils of
function as a barrier to redevelopment or new development.This could make it difficult for local plan partners(cities,counties and agencies)will take action on the Southwest Corridor Plan.
communities to achieve their land use goals as set out in the Southwest corridor land use vision. Project partners will continue to meet during the 2013-14 refinement
To address this challenge,the steering committee recommends that the Southwest Corridor Plan I P g period d consider high
refinement process include collaborative work by Metro,the Southwest corridor cities,Washington capacity transit options,guide transit Service Enhancement Plan decisions and move forward with
County and ODOT to develop a coordinated set of multimodal performance measures reflecting strategic project development for priorities identified in the Southwest Corridor Shared Investment
state,regional and local goals. Strategy.
These multimodal performance measures may vary across the corridor based on community Project partners will collaborate to develop an implementation structure that maximizes the r
objectives,and should provide the objectivity necessary for fair and consistent application.The potential for project success.This structure will consider:
measures would be intended to support both land use review and transportation evaluation. • community partners
The alternative performance measures would likely address 1-5 and 99W within the Southwest • publidprivate/non-profit partnerships
corridor and Tualatin-Sherwood Road in the Tualatin and Sherwood Town Center areas,although • citizen engagement
the boundaries of application could vary.The result would be a set of multimodal performance • innovative and collaborative funding mechanisms.
measures and associated evaluation process that could be considered for adoption by jurisdictions As the partners work to advance projects in the Southwest Corridor Shared Investment Strategy,
throughout the region,including Metro and the Oregon Transportation Commission. they should consider other regional plans such as the Regional Trails Plan and the Active
Transportation Plan to identify the safest and most interconnected bicycling and walking network
possible.At the end of the refinement period(in mid-2014),the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering
Southwest Corridor Plan recommendation attachments Committee will decide whether to advance a high capacity transit project for further consideration
Attachment A:Roadway,active transportation,parks,trails and natural resources projects in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement(DEIS)under the National Environmental Policy Act
map book and project lists
(NEPA).
Attachment B:Regulatory framework and financial incentives toolkit
Documents that support this action and provide key information for further phases
www.swcorridorplan.org/projectiibrary
Charter Dec. 12,2011 r�TrT�t-ny
Health assessment January 2012
Opportunity and housing report January 2012 64
Transit
Vision,goals and objectives May 14,2012 High
Roadways pacity
Existing conditions summary report April 18,2012 �Ij`' .transit
Southwest corridor economic development conditions,stakeholder perspectives and investment Pedestrians
alternatives Jan.24,2013
Project bundles Feb.5,2013
Bicycles T
Evaluation report,July J,2013
Public involvement report,July 1,2013
Parks
Commercial
development;
Southwest Corridor Strategic Investment Strategy action chart
July steering committee Responsibility for implementation
recommendation Who implements When Funding for work Notes Target date for next steps
Lead Partners (if applicable)
Decision to refine high Metro/TriMet Cities,counties,ODOT 8/2013—6/2014 MTIP—Metro Early 2014 SC agreement: Mid 2014:Begin Draft Environmental
capacity transit alternatives 1. Refined high capacity transit project Impact Statement(DEIS)on high capacity
for further study 2. Collaborative funding plan for DEIS transit alternative as refined by project
3. Preliminary funding strategy for high partners
capacity transit project Early 2017:Target end date for DEIS and
Locally Preferred Alternative decision
Southwest Service TriMet/Metro Cities 8/2013—12/2014 TriMet with some Vision for future transit service throughout the 2015 and forward:Implement service
Enhancement Plan Metro staff support area,including connections to high capacity enhancements and revisit over time based
transit.Long-term enhancements will be guided on local improvements
by TriMet's financial capacity and by local
jurisdiction access improvements
Southwest corridor ODOT Cities,Washington 8/2013—6/2014 ODOT Coordinate work during refinement of high
Alternative Performance County,Metro capacity transit alternative
Measures
Policies and incentives to Cities Metro Timing depends on Cities Milestones for specific cities will be tied to Spring 2014:Define specific policy
address regulatory framework jurisdiction needs progress on high capacity transit project with considerations for project partners to
and financial incentives and desires and an aim to address FTA guidelines and help the pursue in coordination with DEIS and
direct connection region compete for federal transit funds development of a Locally Preferred
to high capacity Alternative
transit
Roadway and active Metro/TriMet ODOT,cities,counties 8/2013—6/2014 Metro During refinement,partners will determine Mid 2014:Partners will define which
transportation projects highly which projects are integral to a high capacity projects are packaged with the high
supportive of high capacity transit investment capacity transit alternative for NEPA
transit
Roadway and active Cities,counties,ODOT As funding Project sponsor Project sponsors will take responsibility
transportation projects highly becomes available to implement their projects with some
supportive of corridor land collaborative efforts to seek funding,
use vision particularly for projects identified for early
implementation,project sponsors actions
may include project design and engineering,
public outreach and working with regional
partners to include the project in the Regional
Transportation Plan
Parks and natural resource Cities,counties,Metro Parks,environmental 8/2013—6/2014 Project sponsor and Project partners will take responsibility Mid 2014:Identify projects that may be
projects agencies and non- for projects related Metro will look at to implement their projects and work part of high capacity transit alternative for
profits to high capacity projects that could be collaboratively to seek grant opportunities and NEPA
transit part of high capacity other funding
transit alternative