INCLINED ELEVATOR: OVERVIEW
ALIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES DESTINATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Barbur Edmonton, Canada Blvd. APRIL 10, 2019 SWC MARQUAM HILL CONNECTION PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE INCLINED ELEVATOR: CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLE
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Campus Drive nclined levator Stop
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nclined levator Track 200’ Terwilliger Blvd. nclined levator Stop 06
Barbur Blvd. 7 Gibbs St. Station
Inclined nclined levator Stop Casey Elevator Eye Stop Inclined nclined levator Elevator Institute Terwilliger Blvd. Terwilliger
Inclined nclined levator Elevator Track Track Inclined nclined levator Stop UndercrossingTunnel w Retaining w/ Elevator alls nder 140’ RetainingTerwilliger Walls Blvd. Stop Barbur Blvd. Gibbs St. Station
Barbur Blvd. Gibbs St. Station 640’6 110’
AERIAL VIEW, LOOKING WEST
APRIL 10, 2019 SWC MARQUAM HILL CONNECTION PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE INCLINED ELEVATOR: EVALUATION
CATEGORY GOALS DRAFT NOTES “The Marquam Hill Connector should...” EVALUATION
ACCESS • Provide connections between the light • Overcomes vertical & horizontal distances rail station and destinations on Marquam • Provides for dispersal to many destinations at Hill Terwilliger Blvd & bus stop • Provide an efficient, convenient, equitable and comfortable connection for all types of users
SAFETY • Create a safe and secure connection for • Users are highly visible from surroundings with all users limited areas of seclusion or isolation • Safety considerations for at-grade crossing at Terwilliger Blvd for stair users
CONTEXT • Best fit with, enhance, and improve the • Trackway & stairway have relatively low impact unique historic, scenic, recreational and • Mechanical & boarding structures will be visible design character of this area within surroundings • Retaining walls for under-crossing will have significant visual & construction impacts
ENVIRONMENTAL • Protect or enhance the area’s natural • Relatively small construction footprint outside of resources and sensitive habitat trackway • Clearing for trackway causes permanent tree impacts • Security lighting & fencing may impact wildlife
OPERATIONAL • Provide a long-term, sustainable • No precedent in Portland, many operational connection for current and future users issues require further study • May include attendants, limited hours and/or user fee • Incorporates redundancy with multiple elevators & stairway
BUDGET/SCHEDULE • Be cost effective and timely within the • Approximate cost: $35-45 million Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project • Relatively straight forward construction type • Risks associated with new technology/system in the TriMet system
EXPERIENCE • Create a signature connection that • Unique new transit system for Portland, likely to provides a high-quality user experience be an attraction and inspires civic pride • Includes stairway to allow for choice of access and experiences • Unfamiliar mode for many people, will require user orientation
APRIL 10, 2019 SWC MARQUAM HILL CONNECTION PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE