SMALL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLANNING WITH DECREASING TRAFFIC VOLUMES Cottage Grove, Oregon Transportation System Plan Update 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Overview • TSP Process in Oregon • Overall Solutions Approach • Focus Area Solutions • Considerations for Similar Communities 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
ABOUT COTTAGE GROVE 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Facts • Population ~10,000 • Downtown National Historic District • All-American City Award • Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
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TSP OVERVIEW 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
What is a TSP? • Long-range Plan (20 year) • Guides transportation investments • Identifies multimodal projects that expand or improve the transportation system • Coordinated with state, county, local plans 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Why is a TSP Important? • Positioning for competitive grant applications • Reflects community vision • Smarter investment decisions • Standards and requirements provide guidance during development review • Required by state 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
How is a TSP developed? 3 Identify 1 2 Review state, Inventory the Deficiencies in the regional, and local Existing Existing regulations, policies, Transportation Transportation and plans System System 4 6 5 Identify Forecast Traffic Forecast Deficiencies in the Growth for the Reasonable Funding Future Planning Horizon through the Planning Transportation Year Horizon System 7 8 9 Develop and Develop Draft TSP & Evaluate Solutions to Implementation Adoption Address Needs Ordinances 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Prioritizing Solutions Illustrative Financially Constrained $11.5M $20.5M • FC solutions are “reasonably likely to be funded ” by 2035 • Illustrative solutions address identified needs - but require additional funding 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Prioritizing Solutions • Multimodal Evaluation: based on TSP goals & objectives • Public Input: • 4 Community Advisory Committee Meetings • 3 Public Open Houses • Stakeholder Meeting Series • Website: cottagegrovetsp.org 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Must Address Many Objectives • Support growth areas (SDC/Traffic Impact Fees, developer contributions) • Enhance transportation system (grant $) • Multi-modal (state gas tax $) 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
WHAT CHANGED IN COTTAGE GROVE? 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
What has changed in Cottage Grove? • Update 2008 TSP (horizon year of 2025) • Expanded UGB • Revised growth expectations • Constructed transportation improvements 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
New Information • New crash data • Traffic volumes decreased 10 to 30% from 2006 to 2014 • More reasonable traffic forecasts for 2035 • Congestion: from nine deficient intersections in 2025 to zero in 2035 • City chose to turn down dedicated funding for intersection capacity improvement 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
INSTEAD OF MORE CAPACITY 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Pedestrian Solutions • Safe crossings along existing barriers • Sidewalk in-fill • Trail connections • Routing signage • Safe routes to school 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Bicycles Solutions • Well-defined routes • Shared-use visibility • Support “Biking in the Grove” • Bike lane continuity • Bike parking • Safe trail crossings • Intersection bike treatments 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Roadway Issues • Safety hot spots • OR 99 south of CGC • Connectivity barriers • Railroad operations • Incomplete streets 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Roadway Solutions • Roadway modernization (safe design, shoulders, sidewalks, bike lanes) • Local street connections • Access management • Streetscape improvements (e.g., Main St) • Intersection control • Roadway conversion • Roadway extensions in developing areas 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
FOCUS AREA: I-5 CONNECTOR & OR 99 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Interchange & Connector Interchange & Connector 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
OR 99 Improvements • Roadway conversion • 4 lanes to 3+ • Bike lanes • Center Turn Lane 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
OR 99 Improvements • Geer Avenue crossing improvement (RRFB) Source: Carmanah.com 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
OR 99 Improvements • Roundabout at CG Connector intersection 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
OR 99 Improvements • Bicycle intersection crossing treatment Source: Nacto.org 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
OR 99 Improvements • Access management (driveways) • Sidewalk infill • ADA ramps 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Active Transportation Connections • Connector Bridge widening ($3.7M) • Sidewalks (on CG Connector) • Sidewalk extension and bike lane/shoulder (north on OR 99) • Parallel route signing to downtown • Pedestrian alternative to CG Connector bridge • Bicycle alternative to 3-lane OR 99 • Bike/ped bridge (adjacent to Woodson Br.) 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
ODOT STIP “Enhance” “The Enhance process was a significant change and reflects ODOT's goal to become a more multimodal agency and make investment decisions based on the system as a whole, not for each mode or project type separately. The agency has requested assistance from our local partners in developing the STIP and identifying those projects that assist in moving people and goods through the transportation system .“ $30 million allocated for Enhance Non-Highway for 2019-21 • Pavement, bridge, or new road construction are not eligible • On or off the state system • Consistent with state and local plans • Match funds required 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
ODOT STIP “Enhance” Grant Application ($3M) 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
TSP OUTCOMES 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Cottage Grove TSP Solutions • Improve safety (e.g., OR 99 near Connector) • Expand bike/ped transportation network • Enhance recreational opportunities • Identify new connections to support growth • Support Historic Downtown • Prioritize SRTS sidewalks 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
CONSIDERATIONS FOR SIMILAR COMMUNITIES 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Considerations • Focus on safety, access, and connectivity • Solutions reflect community priorities • Identify short-term priorities that are implementable 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
Considerations • Best solutions solve many problems at once • Plan for a complete multi-modal system • Scalable project lists can help position cities for competitive funding opportunities 2016 TRB Tools of the Trade
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