Agenda:
6:00-6:05: Welcome and Public Comment (5 min)
6:05-6:30: Hot Topics/ Updates and Announcements/Committee Business (25 min)
• Vision Zero update
• BBAC representative
• I-5 Rose Quarter update
• Upcoming agenda topics
6:30-7:35: Outer Powell Transportation Safety Project (55 min)
Jen Bachman, ODOT
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is designing and constructing multimodal safety improvements on Outer SE Powell Boulevard (between I-205 and Portland/Gresham city limits). Safety improvements on this high crash corridor will include:
• Sidewalks where there are none now
• Mix of separated and sidewalk level bike lanes
• Center turn lanes for cars, buses and trucks for safer turns and to reduce back-ups
• Lighting for improved visibility
• Enhanced pedestrian crossings with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons to alert drivers that people are crossing the street
Jen Bachman will share the proposed crossing improvements, cross sections for the corridor, and proposed sidewalk corridor design for bus stop locations for PAC feedback. She will provide a general update on the timing of the improvements and the intent to transfer the roadway to City of Portland upon completion. Additional background information about the project can be found on the project website.
7:35-7:40 Break (5 min)
7:40-8:25: PBOT Transportation Demand Management (55 min)
Liz Horman, PBOT Transportation Demand Specialist
The City of Portland has several adopted goals related to reducing the number of drive-alone trips on our roads, which negatively impact our climate, health and community. To date, PBOT has developed a number of programs (such as SmartTrips, the Transportation Wallet, Sunday Parkways and Safe Routes to School) that aim to help manage demand for our roadways and increase use of active transportation options. While many of these programs are popular and have a positive impact, we need to take a strategic look at which transportation demand management (TDM) strategies are most effective at reaching our mobility, equity and climate goals and best serve the needs of our community. Liz Hormann will discuss the City’s developing approach to reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips through TDM programming and policy and the upcoming TDM Action Plan
8:25-8:30: Public Comment (5 min)