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The CRC project team is working closely with the community to create a light rail system that fits well into the adjacent neighborhoods.

The transit portion of the CRC project will include a 2.9- mile extension of TriMet’s Yellow Line from the existing in north Portland, Ore., through downtown Vancouver, Wash., to a terminus near the Marshall/Leupke Center. Hayden Island

A station is planned as part of the light rail extension. The Distinctive surfaces help define transit, auto and pedestrian areas. station will be located on the west side of I-5 a short distance from the Jantzen Beach SuperCenter. The station is being CRC is using design strategies proven to reduce the potential designed to support the goals of the Hayden Island Plan, which for crime at stations and on trains. Significant input from is a City of Portland neighborhood plan developed with local advisory groups, local jurisdictions and the public will help in input to reflect the long-term vision of the community. the design of a safe system. Recommendations include: Vancouver • Integrate stations into the community, near residential In downtown Vancouver, trains will travel north on Broadway and commercial buildings. Street and south on Washington Street in a dedicated lane. • Manage pedestrian access to stations through the Trains will travel east and west on 17th Street to the terminus thoughtful placement of entrances and exits, fencing, station near the Marshall/Luepke Center. Four transit stations lighting and landscaping. will be built along the line. In addition, three park and ride facilities are planned to accommodate about 2,900 parking • Design stations so that user activity is easily visible, with spaces. Park and rides will be built near Fifth and Washington clear lines of sight into and out of the station. streets, 15th and Washington streets, and across from the Marshall/Luepke Center. • Ensure stations are well-maintained and visually pleasing using high-quality materials, attractive design features and public art.

• Create a well-defined separation of stations and crosswalks from automobile traffic, using distinct pavement textures and traffic signals.

• Use visual and audible warning devices to alert pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers to approaching trains.

Station lighting increases visibility for those on or approaching platforms. Designing a Safe System

Planning for safety and security on and around light rail is a top priority for C-TRAN, TriMet and the CRC project. The new light rail line is being designed to promote safe interaction between light rail trains, cars, pedestrians and bicyclists. A cooperative agency effort and the application of safety and security principles will ensure that light rail is designed and Transit police and fare inspectors help increase passenger safety. constructed to run safely, securely, dependably and efficiently.

www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org PROJECT PARTNERS Providing Passenger Security workshops were held in the communities to gather input on the light rail extension. Community input has resulted in the following work to date: CRC is working closely with the City of Vancouver and City of Portland police, and C-TRAN and TriMet security to maximize passenger safety at stations and park and ride • Design guidelines for the Hayden Island station, facilities, as well as on light rail trains. CRC’s security plan Vancouver stations and park and rides. will include: • Route for the Vancouver portion of the line • Monitoring stations and trains by transit security and local police officers • Station locations in Vancouver

• Enforcement of fare payment • Guidance on traffic and parking along the Vancouver route

• Installation of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) at light rail The community will continue to be consulted as light rail stations, park and rides and on trains designs are refined to gain input on appearance of the stations and streets, park and ride designs and security plans. • Partnerships with local law enforcement and the regional 9-1-1 system to have the closest available units available as “first responders” to any incident Did You Know? • Programs to remove graffiti, pick-up litter and maintain landscaping uAt opening, weekday peak service will provide

• Working with local government on appropriate land uses trains every 7.5 minutes, with 15-minute service near transit stations during off-peak periods.

Community Feedback Shapes Design uBy 2030, there will be about 18,700 trips crossing the Columbia River on light rail each day, with Community advisory groups have worked with CRC about 6 million boardings annually. project staff to ensure community preferencesCouplet and the Option #3 needs of transit riders are considered in light rail system uTravelers between Vancouver and downtown planning. Transit advisorySide- group membersRunning included business T rack and Station and neighborhood leaders, transit riders and agency Portland also will have the option of using a representatives. The groups met more than two dozen times C-TRAN Express Bus. between 2008 and 2011 to conduct field visits, review plans and provide feedback. In addition, seven open houses and

Design concept for light rail in downtown Vancouver.

Federal Transit Administration • Federal Highway Administration City of Vancouver • City of Portland • SW Washington Regional Transportation Council • Metro • C-TRAN • TriMet

Downtown Vancouver Rendering (above) and Plan View Sketch (lower right)

Similar Design: Denver, CO

US Department of Transportation: Federal Transit Administration • Federal Highway Administration City of Vancouver • City of Portland • SW Washington Regional Transportation Council • Metro • C-TRAN • TriMet Transit Funding HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? The project is applying for $850 million in • Visit the website at www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org to sign up for Federal Transit Administration New Starts updates and view the project calendar funding. This funding includes the cost of building the light rail track, purchasing • Invite CRC staff to your group to discuss the project 19 new light rail trains, building stations and park and rides and expanding existing • Contact the project office to talk with a staff member light rail maintenance facilities. Long-term operation and maintenance of the new light E-mail: [email protected] rail line is proposed to be funded through Mail: 700 Washington Street, Suite 300 C-TRAN and TriMet. Vancouver, WA 98660 For its share of the operations and Phone: 360-737-2726 maintenance funding, C-TRAN is 503-256-2726 considering funding options, including a sales tax increase. Raising the sales tax Fax: 360-737-0294 would require a vote.

Final Environmental Impact Statement Schedule and Federal Record of Decision Next Steps Legislative review (2012) In July 2008, local project Transit final design phase begins partners reached consensus Legislative review (2013) that a replacement bridge Submit application for federal transit funding and light rail extension would Property acquisition process begins best meet project goals and Begin project construction community needs. Since then, partner agencies have Begin bridge construction worked collaboratively to Begin transit construction review and refine designs. New southbound I-5 bridge opens In December 2011, CRC Light rail service begins federal oversight agencies selected an alternative for New northbound I-5 bridge opens the project and signed a Demolition of old bridges begins record of decision which public outreach validated the technical and 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 public process to date.

CRC will continue to engage the community and local agencies as it finalizes designs and plans for construction. The record of decision enables CRC to apply for needed permits and seek construction funding.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION Materials can be provided in alternative formats: large print, Braille, cassette tape, or on computer disk for people with disabilities by calling the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project office at (866) 396-2726. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact the CRC project through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.

TITLE VI NOTICE TO PUBLIC WSDOT and ODOT ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from its federally assisted programs and activities. For questions regarding WSDOT’s Title VI Program, you may contact the Department’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7098. For questions regarding ODOT’s Title VI Program, you may contact the Department’s Civil Rights Office at (503) 986-4350.

UPDATED: May 17, 2012 www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org