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03/03/2021 - Minutes CITY OF TIGARD TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 Members Present: Carine Arendes, George Brandt,David Burke,Alan Eckert,Ruth Harshfield (Chair), Michael Hendrickson (alternate), Richard Keast (Vice Chair), Serge Killingsworth (alternate), Holly Koontz, Lonnie Martinez, and Lindsey Wise. Members Absent: Carl Fisher. Staff Present: Community Development Director Kenny Asher, Central Services Director Nadine Robinson, Sr. Transportation Planner Dave Roth, Senior Project Engineer Tegan Enloe, and Senior Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: TTAC Council Liaison John Goodhouse,Washington County Principal Planner Erin Wardell and Associate Planner Reza Farhoodi. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Harshfield called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS Teams with a call-in number provided for the public. Washington County Principal Planner Erin Wardell and Associate Planner Reza Farhoodi 2. INTRODUCTIONS 3. CONSIDER MINUTES The February 3, 2021 meeting Minutes were unanimously approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT / TTAC MEMBER ITEMS Emailed public comments were received and discussed during Agenda item 7. 5. WASHINGTON COUNTY STREET DESIGN STDS Erin gave a presentation on Washington County's Complete Streets Design Update including background, objectives, definitions of: Complete Streets, Road Design and Construction Standards and Transportation System Plan, a map of roads that Washington County has jurisdiction over,Transportation System Plan Policies, the timeline, community outreach,proposed updates, area type:Town Center,Main Street or Station Area, area type : Other Urban and Rural, existing cross section, arterial: Town Center,Main Street, Station Area,arterial—other area,protected bicycle facilities, questions, and project contacts. Members noted preferences for the different options for bicycle protection design options depending on circumstances.The ongoing maintenance costs are going to help guide the decision,but all the designs fit in the current right of way standards. 6. UPDATE: MAIN ST GREEN ST Dave noted that the designers used the incorrect turn model for the SW Scoffins and Main intersection so when the correct model was used the proposed landscaped median had to be removed. A new alternative incorporating a reduced pedestrian crossing will be used. The exit driveway for the dry cleaners could not be closed without greatly impacting the business,but it will be channelized to limit conflicts. Page 1 of 2 TIGARD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 3, 2021 7. FERN STREET UPDATE Dave noted Fern St. is an important connection and cannot be closed to thru traffic. The traffic volume for that street is low— even for its functional class. As noted at the last meeting,most of the vehicles are going at or below the speed limit, likely due to the already installed traffic calming speed humps.There has only been one minor traffic crash in the past four years of data. The street is not built to current urban standards and based on the street classification, and speed/volume/safety data,it would likely not be elevated to high priority for upgrade. There are many other higher volume streets with safety hazards and worse data that need to be addressed. The city has limited funds available to address issues with all streets within Tigard. Staff will outline what changes will take place in the immediate future and communicate it to the neighbors and TTAC. Shared lane markings will be added and if approved by Council the speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph.Another option is for the neighbors to form their own local improvement district to tax all property owners in the district to fund needed improvements. Dave noted that one neighbor voiced opposition to the changes proposed in the online petition. 8. 2021 TTAC WORK PLAN UPDATE Dave noted that Susan Shanks will attend the meeting in April to discuss the Washington Square project update. Sean Farrelly will attend in May to discuss the Substantial Amendment to the Downtown Urban Renewal District.There are other items planned but the timing is uncertain. The updated work plan through June will be shared with members. Lindsey noted that PSU has free online Friday Transportation Seminars available at https://trec.pdx.edu/events/professional-development/friday-transportation- seminar-03052021. 9. TTAC MEMBER ITEMS A. ODOT did not allow the North Dakota St. Fanno Creek trail crossing to be included in the bridge replacement project. Staff will explore other options for future improvements. The Tigard St. crossing will be likely be updated with its bridge replacement. B. Tigard received a Community Block Grant for sidewalk infill along Frewing St. along with stormwater and culvert improvements. It was estimated to cost$500,000 but the actual cost escalated to over$800,000. C. Council approved a Transportation Network Company (TNC) partnership with Portland for oversight of TNCs such as Uber and Lyft and a $0.50 fee will be added to rides originating in Tigard beginning in April. D. An engagement survey regarding 79`'Ave. is available: https://www.engage.tigard-or.gov/79th. It has a high volume of traffic with a high rate of speeding over the limit and has some of the worst safety data in Tigard. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Joe Patton,TTAC Meeting Secretary Ruth Harshfield, Chair Page 2of2