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03/07/2012 - Packet q Completeness Review ° for Boards, Commissions and Committee Records CITY OF TIGARD t) e of Board, Commission or Committee .q - 7 -- 1.2-- Date of Meeting I have verified these documents are a complete copy of the official record. �l�Q IiL&DA, Print Name Signature Date a City of Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: March 7, 2012, 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 Chris 6:30 2. Roll Call Twila 3. Consider summary of February 1 meeting Twila 4. July TTAC meeting alternate date (first Wednesday is July 4) Chris 5. Visitor Comments Chris 6. Pedestrian Bicycle Subcommittee (PBS) appointment (Mark Bogert) Mike 7. 2012 Chair/Vice Chair elections Staff 6:45 8. SW Corridor Plan Update Judith/Guest 7:00 9. Bicycle/Pedestrian Project Ranking Mike 7:45 10. General Updates a. TTAC July meeting (Scheduled for July 4) b. Ethics training opportunity for Board & Commission members —April 11 c. Budget Hearings scheduled d. Other? 11. Adjourn Chair 8:30 Supporting materials • February 1 TTAC draft meeting summary • PBS Ped/Bike project rankings • Ethics Training Announcement TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA— March 7, 2012 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 oft N City of Tigard , , Transportation Advisory Committee Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: March 7, 20 , 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: City of Tiga d Library, 2nd floor conference room 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard 1. Call to order Chris 6:30 2. Roll Call Twila 3. Consider summary of February 1 meeting Twila 4. July TTAC meeting alternate date (first Wednesday is July 4) Chris 5. Visitor Comments Chris 6. Pedestrian Bicycle Subcommittee (PBS) appointment (Mark Bogert) Mike 7. 2012 Chair/Vice Chair elections Staff 6:45 8. SW Corridor Plan Update Judith/Guest 7:00 9. Bicycle/Pedestrian Project Ranking Mike 7:45 10. General Updates a. TTAC July meeting (Scheduled for July 4) b. Ethics training opportunity for Board & Commission members —April 11 c. Budget Hearings scheduled d. Other? 11. Adjourn Chair 8:30 Supporting materials • February 1 TTAC draft meeting summary • PBS Ped/Bike project rankings • Ethics Training Announcement _ TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA— March 7, 2012 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 oft Y i What: Ethics Training When: April 11,2012 Where: Tigard Library Community Room Presented by: Oregon Government Ethics Commission Session 1: 3:00pm-4:30pm—City Wide Supervisors and staff liaisons to City Boards/Commissions a. Executive Session Meetings b. Conflicts of Interest for Elected Officials or Officials on Boards c. Not Benefitting from Contracts Your Authorize d. Conflicts of Interest e. General Gift Exceptions f. Gift Limits &Restrictions (Admin. Interest) g. Private Employment/Income Producing Activity Session 2: 5:00pm-6:00pm - Board & Commission Members a. Conflicts of Interest for Elected Officials or Officials on Boards b. Executive Session Mtgs. c. Conflicts of Interest d. General Gift Exceptions City of Tigard 1 Transportation Advisory Committee [TTAC] Summary Wednesday,March 7, 2012, 6:30 PM— 8:30 PM Tigard Library, 2"d Floor Conf. Room- 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard, Oregon MEMBERS PRESENT (7): Evelyn Murphy;Dennis Mitchell;Jennifer Stanfield; Steven Bass;Karen Hughart;Mark Bogert (alternate); Basil Christopher (arrived at 7:00 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT (4): Christopher Warren;Mike Stevenson;Don Schmidt; Shane Brown (alternate) OTHERS PRESENT: Nick Wilson, Council Liaison; Shannon Keith; Elise Shearer, CCAC Liaison STAFF PRESENT: Michael McCarthy, Sr. Project Engineer;Twila Willson, Sr. Administrative Specialist;Judith Gray, Sr. Transportation Planner 1. Call to Order—Vice Chair Jennifer Stanfield called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. 2. Roll Call—Twila Willson called roll. A quorum was present. 3. Consider summary of February 1 meeting-The summary was approved as presented. 4. July TTAC meeting alternate date (first Wednesday is July 4) Judith Gray will send an email to committee members and staff for consideration of several alternate dates to replace the July 4ffi meeting. 5. Visitor Comments—None 6. Pedestrian Bicycle Subcommittee (PBS) appointment (Mark Bogert) Mike McCarthy reported that the pedestrian bicycle subcommittee has experienced some resignations. Jennifer Stanfield motioned to appoint Mark Bogert to the subcommittee and Karen Hughart seconded the nomination; a vote was taken and Mark was unanimously selected to fill the appointment. I:\Transportation Advisory Committee\2012\03-07-12\Draft Summary 030712.docx Page 1 of 3 7. 2012 Chair/Vice Chair elections (This item was delayed until after Item #8 was presented) Judith Gray circulated nomination ballots and asked committee members to make selections and indicated they could list themselves if they are interested in serving in that capacity; they could also nominate committee members that were not present at the meeting. Mike McCarthy reviewed the basic duties of the chair/vice chair: chairing the meeting; speaking on behalf of the committee with council or at other meetings or designating someone;reviewing agendas; signing meeting summaries, etc. Nominations were as follows: Chair: Steven Bass, Dennis Mitchell,Mike Stevenson Vice Chair: Mike Stevenson, Karen Hughart,Jennifer Stanfield,Evelyn Murphy, Steve Bass The results of the final vote for the new chair and vice chair positions were as follows: Chair: Steve Bass Vice Chair: Karen Hughart 8. SW Corridor Plan Update The two presenters from Metro were Crista Gardner and Karen Withrow who updated the committee on the SW Corridor Plan.Judith videotaped this portion of the meeting. (Handouts were distributed.) The SW Corridor Plan consists of many components and is a collaborative effort with numerous agencies and municipalities working in partnership in the planning effort.This is a long-term project which includes land use planning, transportation and transit options. They are now finishing identifying the existing conditions report and will be moving into the next phase of identifying where to direct further analysis. Judith said that Jan 30`h was the first kickoff meeting for the Connections Team. They want to keep the committee updated on their progress. The Team is not a decision-making body and they are open in terms of participation. Metro has set up communications geared for various ways of interactive participation and encouraged the committee to take advantage of the various avenues (www.swcorridorplan.org or www.oregonmetro.gov/gptin, Facebook and twitter connections also).. Metro will return in the future with updates on how the plans are progressing. 9. Bicycle/Pedestrian Project Ranking Mike McCarthy referred to the handouts on small projects. The CIP includes funding for small projects, or match for using grant funds, to benefit cyclists and pedestrians. The subcommittee looks at small gaps to complete in existing sidewalks and bike lanes then prioritizes them. The list will be updated yearly as projects are completed or new targets are identified. Numerous projects were discussed. Dartmouth and 72nd was a suggested area with a huge need there,but it is a very expensive project. Projects targeted now include: #1 —No. Dakota-bike lane. This would require acquiring ROW. #2—Across McDonald at 971h—flashing lights. Further study is required.A sidewalk is also a possibility. #3 —Hwy 99W-bike lane by Dutch Bros. #4—Greenburg Rd. - crosswalk between Hwy 99W and Tiedeman IATransportation Advisory Committee\2012\03-07-12\Draft Summary 030712.docx Page 2 of 3 #5 —Shady Ln. - crosswalk by Greenburg Rd—ROW—islands Mike will provide a more detailed description in the future of the project proposals. 10. General Updates a. TTAC July meeting (Scheduled for July 4) —Email will follow b. Ethics training opportunity for Board& Commission members —April 11—Government Standards Commission is offering an ethics training opportunity. Committee members are invited to attend. C. Budget Hearings scheduled—Judith will email the schedule d. Other? - Construction projects: • McDonald and 103"is out for bid now. McDonald will be closed down to one lane during the project. April/May will be when the storm system project is scheduled. • Crack sealing bids are out. • I-5 south of 217 at Carmen Dr. • Washington Co. is to reconfigure Roshak/Bull Mountain Rd. 11. Adjourn— 8:03 p.m. Twila Willson,TTAC Secretary ATTEST: Steven Bass, Chair The next TTAC meeting will be held on Wednesday,April 4, at the Tigard Library 2°d Floor Conference Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd. from 6.•30pm —8.30pm. IATransportation Advisory Committee\2012\03-07-12\Draft Summary 030712.doex Page 3 of 3 3/7/2012 GREAT PLACES JCorridor Portland•Sherwood•Tigard•Tualatin Beaverton•Durham•King City•lake Oswego Multnomah County•Washington County ODOT•Tri Met•Metro Southwest Corridor Plan Integrated approach to corridor planning Tigard TTAC March 7, 2012 Corridor Collaborative effort Portland BarburConcept Transit Tigard Alternatives HCT Land Analysis IFUse Plan TransportationIntegrated Investment 11 Linking Plan A Sherwood Land Use and Town Center Plan 1 3/7/2012 0 -id Coror__. Charter i aY/YwnM�44 W�Mwl Nw.TpJ N lY�Y1www N Yy�sties O.r4�r+�tiwrw Mr MYw Corridor__ Major timefine Southwest carr-iddr Plan schedule Ongoing Idents Weementsii 9F dWos mW Actions to achieve goals,including Further project **t"k tnvesVn e4 investments,Draft Environmental development and Impact Statement(s)and major implementation policy changes 2011 2014 2015 2 31792012 {t Ekt pka EES lHawid Integrated approach .. . . neritation Regional11> Transportation • IF , Broad corridor •Community focus -Transportation and •Decisions on areas identified in land use Investments: the broad corridor improvements and • int ortation, transit modes and and use alignments rouse •Decisions on transit mode and alignment le$8941 p ll t tE hrbYc irorridor I Npv' Major tasks obi«fives and.viol .f. _. .._.......... • Identify opportunities and laduw,transportation.habitat and pack,and community Widi.p Ideas and con<.pn to dd,.,% challenges, goals & objectives, oppoctunhi.,and ch.14.9ts.goals and obiWiv.s purpose & need Identify wWe rang,of ahwmdvas /utak • Develop outcomes-based Ween and package evaluation and screening criteria Inttgcatedstrateglts ►ubtK • Develop wide range of Inp°t ................................. . alternatives p` E,.IWte • Screen and package alternativesrrioriNat,tr.teg • Evaluate integrated strategies DOm.WAI and ceglon.t commitments • Prioritize preferred set of integrated strategies toms public commit11- Input • Develop draft implementation f •pin strategy, project partner hbgt commitments Inp'" t4uj,tl prtrw dKeae w.dnp Comntlee aeduau 3 3/7/2012 III., ►►.III �- �, .r-�" J . Fo u a 11�6 a sc '-� _ 7 r U II1 FLACIS Transportation Plan: PAW • All modes: Purpose: a safe, pedestrians, reliable, and bikes, transit, efficient autos, & freight transportation • Co-led by ODOT network that & Metro, with strengthens and . connects the %L4,6. city & county staff involved communities we want. 4 3/7/2012 `offlor How will we meet that purpose? • Access to places people live, work, play and learn • Options for how to get around • Improving safety for all modes- • Improving mobility for all modes • Building a system that help the corridor and the region thrive economically .611► PLACAS IWiriddr Major Transit Facilities • 28 bus lines V • 2,000 parking spaces • 3 Transit T ;--1 Centers • 27,000 daily a� riders { / (-A -- O � 5 3/7/2012 0 cu,r runs corridor Major roadways: What's in the corridor? 1-5: up to —160,000 L ` vehicles/day, highest volumes Tigard + y. north 99W: up to 50,000 vehicles/day, highest volumes Tigard + south Other major routes: OR-217, OR-43, Hall Blvd, Tualatin-Sherwood Rd ... 611Ar rl,[F, Southwest Corridor-Transportation Earridar Snapshot: slowdowns -Q� i- ;; =-�- ` ` `� . 1 in the r. , corridor during the PM peak r�i w�.+.wwsrvfcrr.rrM.q _:�,y„ __O�L✓.I�ar1»rrr W rwM1IlY 6 3/7/2012 cusr rtcns How are we planning? • Local land use is leading • Building a balanced system • Being thoughtful about resources — for planning and for implementation 1 11111119 tsar Accts r What's on the table? , • All modes • Regional + local • High capacity transit • Changing the function and modes on 99W I - • Operational improvements to 1-5, including interchanges 7 3/7/2012 O� corridor What's off the table? • Changing the function of 1-5 ► It's going to stay a limited-access freeway meant to provide high- speed, long distance motor vehicle trips • Adding capacity to 1-5 ► Not financially possible to add travel lanes ► Not supported by policy 01 6 11 A I P L A(I I �orridor_. End products • Refinements to the Regional Transportation Plan • Potential amendments to the Oregon Highway Plan • Potential amendments to local TSPs • Prioritized projects for implementation 8 3/7/2012 OC Transit alternatives analysis (AA) i?- :� This corridor prioritized in the High Capacity Transit Plan of the Regional Transportation Plan Part of the federal process with the r o Federal Transit Administration (FTA) The transit AA is subset of the overall , �� •r -�� transportation plan. Lj r- Corridor Wide range of alternatives — transit AA • Getting the most out of the existing system (Transportation System Management and Operation,Transportation Demand Management) • Light Rail Transit • Rapid Streetcar • Bus Rapid Transit • High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes/ High Occupancy Toll Lanes I • WES function/service and other potential improvements 9 3/7/2012 C.7 Corridor- Timeline and products • Phase 1 • Mode(s) and alignment(s) for further study • Phase 2 • Next stage in the federal planning process Corridor Profile Population =f' 2010 140k 2035 206k Employees ! 2010163k 2035 251 k Projected travel time increase i 10 3/7/2012 rrMr- Corridor-wide existing conditions ,F pep High level of services j Employment Education • Community assets - health providers, parks, ; natural resources, grocery, social services • Transportation — auto, freight, transit �, �a:� • Low level of affordable housing s . '' • Patchy pedestrian & bicycle facilities YLtl• I • Health concerns • Higher land values �� ..icor Preliminary transportation data • Traffic volume • Where are people going to/from • Major issues • Strong travel markets • Safety hotspots ' z i 11 3/7/2012 -[ [A ASAI iIEEES SW Corridor Plan Vision Southwest Corridor Man The vision for the Southwest corridor is to create,strengthen and connect Inab!e and prosperous places from Portland to Sherwood,Through an open and mclusne community process we win select land use and transportation aRemati+cs for implementat;on.We wU seek to enhance jobs,housing choices.the environment,and Quality of life.we will use public resources ethcienty thoughtfully and fairy,and stimulate private and pub's inestmenI. Southwest CorrWor Transportation Man The transportat.On Wan is a subset of the o&nal Southwest Corridor Plan and Implementation Strategy aro will have sunder goals and objectives with a specific focus on transportation. Southwest Corridor Transit Alternatives Analysis The transit alternat•ves analysis is a whet of the overal!Southwest Corridor Plan and implementation Strategy and will have similar goals and objectives with a spenf,c focus on transit0 . AAEAi iIACIS �0r dor- Goals (draft) Accountability and partnership— Manage resources responsibly, foster collaborative investments, implement strategies effectively and fairly, and reflect community support. Prosperity— People can live, work, play and learn in thriving and economically vibrant communities where everyday needs are easily met. Health—An environment that supports the health of the community and ecosystems. Access and mobility= People have a safe, efficient and reliable network that enhances economic vitality and quality of life. 12 3/7/2012 MYPREOrr r Next steps • Completing the existing conditions, goals, objectives and visions • Developing evaluation criteria and the wide range of alternatives • Community planning forums will be convened to provide input at milestones • Project team is available to present irorridor_ Wt JIMPF 13 July/August 2011 www.oregonmetro.gov souTHwEs ► Supporting great communities in the CORRIDOR PLAN Southwest corridor PROJECT PaRTrvEfzs Metro and its regional partners are the corridor while increasing access to Cities of Portland, initiating a comprehensive land use and parks, supporting active lifestyles and Sherwood,Tigard, transportation planning study to identify improving the quality of the region's Tualatin,Beaverton, Durham, King City and and prioritize public investments in the air, water and habitat. As part of the Lake Oswego corridor between downtown Portland process, the plan will include a transit Multnomah and and Sherwood. The Southwest Corridor alternatives analysis which will include Washington counties Oregon Department of Plan builds on 25 years of the region's one or more high capacity transit Transportation experience in light rail and high capacity options. TriMet transit planning (bus or rail), that have Metro shown that major public investments in The coordinated strategy allows Metro transit bring the highest value and return and its partners to measure the success on investment when done in coordination of potential public investments and with local visions of growth and policy changes against some key comprehensive road, bike and pedestrian elements of a successful region, things improvements. like economic prosperity, vibrant communities, safety, equity and clean In the 2035 Regional Transportation air and water. Coordinating planning Plan update, the Southwest Southwest Corridor Plan area corridor was prioritized as the next corridor the region _ % s , would fully examine fora 26 l high capacity transit solution - ' to existing and projected zs future congestion problems, �_ 26Za ` limited access and transit ' demand. To initiate this major 211 effort, regional partners have 99 come together to align local, o 5 43 regional and state policies and investments to support 99 the creation of great places,' along the corridor. The ° 8 Southwest Corridor Plan 13Q3C�T li looks to create a coordinated s ss investment strategy to r Transit corridors stimulate community and _ ® under study —,zooExisting high economic development and o capacitytransit 0 0 Affected plan area improve movement of people O Urban growth \� Metro and goods in and through 5 boun 99 dary T O -�1, efforts will result in increased City of Tualatin High Capacity ;Zew ■ efficiencies in decision-making while Transit Land Use Plan ! leveraging public funds to create the best Metro/ODOT Southwest ■ result. Transportation Plan The plan calls for local and regional Southwest Corridor Transit partners to analyze land use, Alternatives Analysis. - economic development, employment and housing access, parks, habitat, Phase I will conclude with decisions pedestrian and bike facilities, local on which investments and policy bus and high capacity transit potential, changes to move forward into project freight movement and auto capacity. development (like sidewalks,bike lanes NaTransportation and land use decisions and safety improvements or a strategy that support jobs and housing and to link workforce housing investments integrate parks,habitat and trails are to future transit investments) and which EMPLOYMENT IN THE fundamental to the process. need further study (like a major transit CORRIDOR investment, which may progress to a 2010: 163,000 In order to determine the solutions that 2035: 251,000 best meet future travel demand and Draft Environmental Impact Statement). support local land use goals, Metro Phase II implements strategies identified rwPl��YR, Env r and its partners will take a two-phased in Phase I and further studies transit c:ErqTERs approach. Throughout the process, improvements in the corridor that would Oregon Health &Science project partners will share information be completed in concert with other kinds University—13,600 with the public, announce project of transportation, land use and policy employees milestones and offer opportunities to changes. Following this phase, project Washington square- provide input. partners will implement community 1,100 employees, with 14,400 in the regional investments and policy changes. center area Phase I includes planning broadly for land uses for employment, housing, Transit alternatives parks and natural areas as well as the There is still a lot of work ahead to entire transportation network of autos, determine the type of transit whether transit, freight, bikes and pedestrians. improved bus, light rail, bus rapid �i Transit alternatives, including high transit, commuter rail or rapid streetcar capacity transit such as light rail or bus —would best meet the needs of this rapid transit, will be considered during corridor. Only after the project partners this phase. identify alternatives, study benefits EDUCAT?ONAI. rvsTITUTIorvs Local and regional plans that make up and trade-offs, and gather input from this Phase I include: residents in the corridor will decision- Portland Community makers determine the final project or College, Sylvania-more City of Portland Barbur Concept than 26,000 students per € Plan projects. These decisions would happen year in 2015 to 2017, laying the foundation Portland State University City of Tigard High Capacity Transit for project development and construction —the state's largest Land Use Plan between 2017 and 2023. university with nearly 30,000 students per year (and more than 3,500 Southwest Corridor Plan schedule full-time employees) Phase 1 Phase II Ongoing Agreements, policy changes, strategic Actions to achieve goals, including Further project investments and partnerships investments, Draft Environmental development and Impact Statement(s)and major implementation policy changes 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Southwest corridor challenges The plan will examine ways that the central city to Sherwood during the coordinated land use and transportation two-hour evening peak is 42 minutes ' solutions can most efficiently address by auto and 52 minutes on transit. By some of the major challenges of the 2035, the same trip is forecast to take corridor. 53 minutes by auto and 69 minutes on Limited accessibility to major destinations transit.* POPULATION IN THE The 15-mile long Southwest corridor r `ORRIDOR connects an estimated 163,000 jobs and -=I includes some of the largest commercial, ; 2010: 140,000 2035: 206,000 employment, educational and residential ::. - centers in the region, yet access to these ` POPULATION IN 2040 key destinations is constrained by lack of GROWTH CONCEPT capacity on the existing roadway system. Limited options for roadway expansion CENTERS (2010) Additionally, the corridor lacks a balance The roadway system primarily supports Portland Central City: of housing choices needed to serve the north/south access with three major 90,100 variety of needs—from students living highways connecting the Willamette Hillsdale Town center: alone to growing families to retirees— Valley to the state's largest housing z,9oo so that employees can live near work, and employment center in Portland. west Portland Town Center: 5,300 students can live near school, and The hilly topography and suburban- Tigard Town center: families and neighbors can stay in areas style development have led to a 3,900 they enjoy. roadway system that is winding and Washington square discontinuous, limiting opportunities to Regional Center: 16,800 Lack of transportation options The expand roadways or meet travel needs Tualatin Town Center: corridor lacks 140 miles of sidewalks.* simply through adding local bus service 5,400 Difficult topography and lack of bicycle to the current system. Sherwood Town Center: and pedestrian facilities impede access 800 to transit and the options of biking or Air pollution and oil consumption walking to meet everyday needs and Residents and businesses in the region hamper opportunities for the physical are responsible for an estimated 31 activity needed for a healthy lifestyle million metric tons of greenhouse gas for kids and adults. Because of the emissions annually, 25 percent of which limited pedestrian, bike and transit come from transportation sources. The options, movement within and between region could reduce CO2 emissions from communities in the corridor essentially automobile trips by 7,500 metric tons and requires an automobile. avoid 16.7 million vehicle miles travelled 's annually,just within Portland,by increasing transit usage in the Southwest corridor.** Environmental considerations Transportation is a major contributor to a variety of environmental problems, Traffic congestion Congestion impedes including noise, air pollution, water workforce travel and the flow of quality and habitat destruction. Exhaust goods needed for sustained economic from cars and trucks pollutes the air, and competitiveness and prosperity. With stormwater runoff from roads pollutes over 25 miles of congested roadway, the streams and rivers. The corridor contains corridor is one of the most congested in some of the most difficult stormwater the region. The current travel time from runoff issues in the region. *Metro Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan,2010 **City of Portland Greenhouse Gas Reduction Methodologies,2010 About Metro The Southwest Corridor Plan - a regional priority Clean air and clean water do The Southwest Corridor Plan continues The plan calls for high capacity transit not stop at city limits or county lines.Neither does the need a decades-long tradition of planning service to support the identified centers, for jobs,a thriving economy, for future growth in a way that makes facilitating travel between housing and and sustainable transportation and living choices for people the most of public resources while employment. and businesses in the region. preserving farmlands and access to Planning for multimodal transportation Voters have asked Metro to help with the challenges and nature. needs The 2035 Regional Transportation opportunities that affect the 25 Plan updated in 2010 works to im lement cities and three counties in the Protecting farms and forestland In p p Portland metropolitan area. the 1970s, farmers of the Willamette the 2040 Growth Concept by setting policies A regional approach simply Valley fought for the implementation and priorities that emphasize the mutual makes sense when it comes to of Senate Bill 100, which mandated advantages in land use decision-making and making decisions about how the region grows.Metro works the protection of agricultural lands, transportation investment. These policies with communities to support a forestlands and natural areas. Senate direct future projects to be developed as resilient economy,keep nature close by and respond to a Bill 100 is considered the foundation multimodal transportation—road,bike, changing climate.Together, for Oregon state land use planning. pedestrian, transit and freight—and land we're making a great place, now and for generations to Metro implements that vision through use planning efforts with multi-agency come. a focus on efficient land use within the collaboration and public participation. Stay in touch with news,stories urban growth boundary and planning This collaborative attention to the big and things to d°. for transit, innovative roadwayprojects,p J , picture unites local and regional projects www.oregonmetro.g°v/`°nne`t and d an bicycle pedestrian facilities. Y p into one integrated and efficient effort. This Choosing high capacity transit over new effort will make the most of what we have Metro council President freeways and highways In 1974, elected by using previous public investments as Tom Hughes leaders in the Portland metropolitan area building blocks to enhance neighborhoods Metro councilors rejected an urban freeway project after and mobility. public outcry over its expected cost prioritizin regional investments Followin Shirley Craddick,District 1 g g g Carlotta Collette,District z and the destruction of neighborhoods completion of the High Capacity Transit Carl Hosticka,District 3 required for its construction. The region Kathryn Harrington,District 4 System Plan, a part of the 2035 Regional Rex Burkholder,District s set aside plans for 54 new highway Transportation Plan update, the Southwest Barbara Roberts,District projects in favor of modest roadway corridor was selected as the highest Auditor projects and a network of transitways. regional priority for further study for high Suzanne Flynn Since that time, the region has relied capacity transit. The potential investment on transit planning and a less obtrusive in the Southwest corridor best meets the roadway system to provide options livability and community needs, supports for residents to get to jobs, homes and the economy, provides environmental recreation. Because of the choices the benefits and has the highest potential for o region has made in the past, it is better implementation based on local support, in equipped to deal with some of the costs and efficiencies of operation. p urvE PANEL challenges it faces now and those it will In addition to prioritizing the Southwest Help shape the future of face in the future. the region by joining Opt In, corridor for potential high capacity transit Metro's online opinion panel. Creating accessible communities The investment, the Metro Council also has www.oregonmetro.gov/optin 2040 Growth Concept, the region's selected the corridor as one of its two 50-year land use plan adopted in 1995, highest priorities for investment strategies identifies centers for walkable urban that integrate transportation, land use development. This focused growth and other plans and policies to enhance protects existing neighborhoods movement in and through the corridor 2035 and natural areas within the urban and stimulate community and economic NfGFOlrAl TfL1J5p(}FtrARON YLNV growth boundary as well as farms and development. 101080111 forestlands outside of the boundary. Printed on recycled-content paper w w W.s w c o r r i d o r p l a n.o r g Updated Oct 13,2011 Fall 2011 ►�` ii► , GREAT PLACES o� rridnr This effort begins with local the Southwest Corridor Plan is a collaborative Getting to the plan land use plans to identify planning effort to create livable and sustainable communities along the corridor actions that support livable connecting Sherwood and Portland. Your participation at each stage of the plan will help communities.Building ensure the best integrated strategy for the Southwest corridor. on the land use plans, the transportation plan `— examineshighcapacity Phase l work plan approach transit alternatives NIEL ..................••• i February 2012 and potential roadway, Y bicycle and pedestrian i Develop wide range of improvements. alternatives The actions and investments _ that resultfrom this plan Identify pOIICy + 4� W W.ry T1 will support key elements framework and of successful region, existing conditions things such as vibrant communities,economic \ �( .,d, prosperity,transportation Opportunities and challenges choices,clean air and water, Goals and objectives leadership in minimizing contributions to climate Evaluation Criteria change,and equity. Southwest Corridor Narrow range of alternatives Planpartners:cities of .........................................................: Beaverton,Durham, King City,Lake Oswego, Define integrated strategies that best meet goals and objectives Portland,Sherwood, Tigard Example A Example B Example C Example D and Tualatin,Multnomah and Washington counties, Q� ODOT, TriMet and Metro. � 'r A;wQ ~A High Roadways Capacityf JaJ>� tumsit :.......................................................................................: .........................................................: CONNECT August 2012 www.swcorridorplan.org ' swcorridorplan.blog.com Evaluate and prioritize preferred integrated strategy � December 2012 KJ search:SWCorridor --- -- 10@SWCorridor Identify commitments and implementation strategy trans@oregonmetro.gov Beginning in 2013, Phase II will focus on actions to achieve goals, including investments, 503-797-1756 Draft Environmental Impact Statement(s) and major policy changes. Components of the southwest Corridor Plan Implementation strategy(Metro led) The implementation strategy will summarize agreements among project partners on a set of coordinated policies and investments to implement a shared vision.The strategy will guide the pursuit of opportunities throughout the Southwest corridor and may include high capacity transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, parks and trails,affordable and workforce housing, and economic development __4-1 . 1 Transportation plan(ODOT and Metro led) PCE;TRAL (ITV The transportation plan will identify local, regional and state - t Portland-Barbur transportation needs in and for the corridor; a process and =—=` ', j Concept Plan criteria to evaluate and compare alternatives that balance < :• ! Creating a long-term those needs; and a list of prioritized short-, medium-and vision for the six-mile long-term transportation projects and strategies. Potentiala"'"" F,Itt, Barbur Boulevard projects include high capacity transit, roadway, bicycle and 0 / I Ill{CAl• ( corridor from pedestrian improvements. ��, 47 downtown Portland " = to the Tigard city limit, the Barbur Concept Tigard-High Capacity VAST Plan will recommend WASMINGrDN FORT1AN Transit Land Use Plan SQUARE I key transportation Tigard will develop land ``,�;_ /- T investments, use concepts for vibrant uV Ar '� noAeo ' stormwater solutions ,T„p„ . _ _ _ station area communities/ ` ' and changes to city neighborhood centers ` � ,: ~'� policy and zoning. that could support transit � investments in a way GROV[1� i KII,G CIIt ,{ that fits Tigard, helping \� ' ,, �t to decide what growth L 1 will look like and where it should be located. NAIAfI Tualatin-Linking Tualatin q Tualatin will investigate locally preferred station areas and {NFNWOO/ /• development typologies as well as policy, '• _ -'' investment and code changes necessary I,a . to support high capacity transit. t' 11PACT/Metro `� Main Streets Station Comnwretias =Light Rall Sherwood-Town Center Plan Adopted Area Commuter Rall Dela Collection Corridors Cny Bounduiai Streetcar, Sherwood will identify the best focus area for town Area -- E.,iting Crt Center Emplaymenl land ' Ca+np'BOUrbaoai . Streetcar, center activity and development, y Under Cos 1 ttlon 1\r I Regional Center Industrial Land Urban Growth Ooundaiy Portland-MilweuEie creating a strategy for ongoing j Light RailProje Town Center Regionally Signilicent _ parts/Opon$pxn .....,Lakek hojeo community SUCCeSS. fly InduslrialLand uu�pq«{ Transit alternatives analysis(Metro led) A subset of the transportation plan, the transit alternatives analysis will evaluate the potential function(s), mode(s)and alignment(s)of a high capacity transit improvement as the first step in the federal process to determine the most efficient public investment in transit for the corridor. 0a 6 2011 www.swcorridorplan.org Project , )ting Results - Pedestrian / Cyclist Small Projects 2/17/2012 The 23 projects listed below have been nominated for construction in the pedestrian/cyclist small projects program. The group's task was to rate the projects which would be best for the city as a whole,considering all factors,to construct this year Members assigned 10 points to their top priority project,9 points to their second priority,on down to one point for ther tenth priority Projects that did not make a person's'top ten'were left blank In Rank Order Steve Basil Erik John Mark David Stevie #of Project Name Boughton Christopher Reynolds Bucsek Bogert Baumgarten JillJensen Viaene Total ballots North Dakota St Sidewalk and Bike Lane Gaps from 106th to 109th 9 8 7 6 4 3 8 45 7 McDonald St Enhanced Crosswalk at 97th,O'Mara,or 100th 5 8 8 10 10 2 43 6 Hwy 99W Bike Lane East of Hwy 217 10 6 9 8 1 7 41 6 Greenburg Rd Enhanced Crosswalk between Tiedeman and 99W 4 6 9 7 8 7 41 6 Greenburg Rd/Shady Lane Pedestrian Islands 7 10 9 9 3 38 5 72nd Ave Pathway from Dartmouth to Beveland 10 10 6 10 36 4 Durham/Summerfield Audible Pedestrian Signals 1 5 5 2 10 23 5 Atlanta/Haines Sidewalk Connection 5 1 3 8 4 21 5 95th Ave Ped/Bike space north of Greenburg Rd 7 4 9 20 3 Sattler St Sidewalk Gap Between 94th Ave and 96th Ave 8 5 5 18 3 Curb Ramp Retrofit Program 7 1 3 6 17 4 Barrows Road Sidewalk Gap from Springwood to Anna 6 3 4 3 16 4 72nd Ave Railroad Crossing(Between Bonita and Upper Boones) 9 6 1 16 3 100th Ave Pathway through S-Curves 4 2 4 1 5 16 5 Murdock St(103rd to 106th)Trail Connection 4 9 13 2 Sattler St Sidewalk Gap Between 92nd Ave and 93rd Ave 7 6 13 2 Landau St(72nd to 74th)Trail Connection 3 3 6 2 100th Ave/Highland Dr Trail Connection 5 1 6 2 `Your Speed Is'Movable Signs 1 2 3 2 80th Place/Bonita Road Trail Connection 2 2 1 Durham/Upper Boones Sidewalk and Curb Ramp 2 2 1 Durham Rd Catch Basins 2 2 1 108th Ave Sidewalk Gap South of Kent St 2 2 1 In order listed in descriptions and voting form Steve Basil Erik John Mark David Stevie Project Name Boughton Christopher Reynolds Bucsek Bogert Baumgarten JillJensen Viaene Total Barrows Road Sidewalk Gap from Springwood to Anna 6 3 4 3 16 North Dakota St Sidewalk and Bike Lane Gaps from 106th to 109th 9 8 7 6 4 3 8 45 Sattler St Sidewalk Gap Between 92nd Ave and 93rd Ave 7 6 13 Sattler St Sidewalk Gap Between 94th Ave and 96th Ave 8 5 5 18 108th Ave Sidewalk Gap South of Kent St 2 2 100th Ave Pathway through S-Curves 4 2 4 1 5 16 Atlanta/Haines Sidewalk Connection 5 1 3 8 4 21 72nd Ave Pathway from Dartmouth to Beveland 10 10 6 10 36 Greenburg Rd/Shady Lane Pedestrian Islands 7 10 9 9 3 38 72nd Ave Railroad Crossing(Between Bonita and Upper Boones) 9 6 1 16 Durham/Summerfield Audible Pedestrian Signals 1 5 5 2 10 23 1 Durham/Upper Boones Sidewalk and Curb Ramp 2 2 95th Ave Ped/Bike space north of Greenburg Rd 7 4 9 20 McDonald St Enhanced Crosswalk at 97th,O'Mara,or 100th 5 8 8 10 10 2 43 Greenburg Rd Enhanced Crosswalk between Tiedeman and 99W 4 6 9 7 8 7 41 Curb Ramp Retrofit Program 7 1 3 6 17 100th Ave/Highland Dr Trail Connection 5 1 6 80th Place/Bonita Road Trail Connection 2 2 1 Murdock St(103rd to 106th)Trail Connection 4 9 13 Landau St(72nd to 74th)Trail Connection 3 3 6 1 Durham Rd Catch Basins 2 2 Hwy 99W Curb Ramps east of Hwy 217 10 6 9 S 1 7 41 `Your Speed Is'Movable Signs 1 2 3 Pedestrian / Cyclist Small Projects Implementation Plan Tigard's Capital Improvement Plan includes project number 95027,which provides funding for small projects benefitting pedestrians and cyclists around the city. These are intended for projects, such as short sections of sidewalk, that bridge gaps in an otherwise relatively complete system. A list of 23 projects was developed with input from staff and citizens, and then prioritized by the pedestrian and cyclist advisory committee. This plan is a listing of the projects in priority order and a short description of what steps are being taken to implement the higher-priority projects. North Dakota St Sidewalk and Bike Lane Gaps from 106`h to 109`h This project would add two short sections of westbound bike lane and sidewalk along the north side of North Dakota Street between 106'hand 109th. The next steps are to perform a survey and begin design of improvements to match the existing cross-section of North Dakota. It would be necessary to acquire Right-of-Way from one property. Tentative dimensions: 11' travel lane; 5'bike lane; 5' landscape strip; 6' sidewalk. McDonald St Enhanced Crosswalk at 97`h, O'Mara, or 100th This project would add Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and other pedestrian amenities at one crosswalk at either 97th, O'Mara/98th, or 100'. The first step is to do a pedestrian usage and facilities study to determine where people are crossing now,what options are available, and what facilities are available connecting to those crossing options. This will allow the crosswalk facilities to be installed at the optimum location. Pacific Hwy / 99W Bike Lane East of Hwy 217 This project would move the curb back and install additional pavement to extend the bike lane across the current pinchpoint on northbound Hwy 99W in front of Dutch Brothers east of Hwy 217. As this is a State Highway, the first step is to write a letter to ODOT asking for their assistance in implementing this project. Greenburg Rd Enhanced Crosswalk between Tiedeman and 99W This project would add Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RR-FB) and other pedestrian amenities at one crosswalk approximately midway between Tiedeman Ave and Hwy 99W. The first step is to do a pedestrian usage and facilities study to determine where people are crossing now,what options are available, and what facilities are available connecting to those crossing options. This will allow the crosswalk facilities to be installed at the optimum location. Greenburg Rd / Shady Ln Pedestrian Islands This project would add pedestrian islands and striping changes to facilitate people getting across this area. As a significant part of this project is in State Right-of-Way,the first step is to write a letter to ODOT asking for their assistance in implementing this project. 72nd Ave Pathway from Dartmouth to Beveland This project would install an asphalt pathway along the east side of 72 d Ave along a section of narrow roadway with no space for walking or cycling between Dartmouth St and Beveland St. As this is a very large project for this program,it is likely that construction of this project would mean no other projects could be constructed this year. The first step is to do a survey of this area so that design work can get started. Also important is assessing the potential of a larger street project to widen 72nd Ave. Durham / Summerfield Audible Pedestrian Signals This project could be implemented relatively easily at a relatively low cost. It is recommended to go ahead with implementation by the Washington County signal techs who maintain our signals by agreement. Atlanta / Haines Sidewalk Connection This project would add a section of sidewalk on the south side of Atlanta Street connecting to the bridge over I-5. It is entirely within existing right-of-way, and reasonably feasible to implement. Survey and design is recommended. 95`h Ave Ped/Bike Space North of Greenburg This project would add some extra paved area for pedestrians and cyclists along 95d'Ave near the crest of the hill about 250 feet north of Greenburg Rd. Some vegetation trimming may also help. The first step is field review and consultation with the street crew supervisor, then either construction or survey and design. Sattler Street Sidewalk Gap Between 94th and 96" This project would add a short section of sidewalk along the north side of Sattler St between 94"' and 96`h Ave. It would be entirely within the public Right-of-Way. No significant terrain challenges are anticipated. The first step would be survey, followed by design work. Curb Ramp Retrofit Program The City is in the process of collecting a full inventory of curb ramps throughout the City. It is likely that some sort of replacement program will be developed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Barrows Road Sidewalk from Springwood to Anna This project would construct about 440 feet of sidewalk along the east side of Barrows Road, filling the last remaining gap in sidewalk along the east side of Barrows Road. The City has agreed to take jurisdiction of this road from the County. Construction would be entirely within the Right-of-Way. The first step would be survey, followed by design work. 72nd Ave Railroad Crossing This project would add a small paved area on the west side of the 72nd Ave railroad crossing so that southbound cyclists could veer right, cross the tracks at closer to a perpendicular angle, and return to the southbound lane. Our street crew supervisor has indicated a willingness to perform the work. The main issue will be coordination with the railroad to get this constructed. 100th Avenue Pathway through S-Curves This project would add a separated pathway along the southbound (uphill) side of 100``'Ave through its S-curves south of McDonald St. This will be topographically difficult. Additional Right-of-Way will be necessary. The first step is survey, followed by design work to see how cost-effective a project would be. Other Projects Murdock St Trail Sattler Street Sidewalk Gap Between 92nd and 93rd Landau St Trail 100 `Ave / Highland Dr Trail `Your Speed Is' Movable Signs 80' PI / Bonita Rd Trail Durham / Upper Boones Sidewalk and Ramp Durham Rd Catch Basins 108` Ave Sidewalk