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Extending Light Rail to the North PHILADELPHIA THOMPSON SR-501 SUNSET -SYL V ERWIN O REIGER MEMORIAL AN SCHOLLS FERR SR-501 Y SUNSET PA TT SKYLINE ON WILLAMETTE SHA TTUCK T S HELENS YEON LOWER RIVER LOWER HUMPHREY POR TLAND 41ST W DOSCH SE ARD 36TH COLUMBIA LAKESHORE NICOLAI 31ST V BLISS AUGHN 93RD 1 19TH The Columbia River Crossing project(CRC) is expanding transit options between Portland and Vancouver. This bi-state project will extend an existing 52-mile light rail system across the Columbia River to connect the region’s largest and most concentrated employment area in downtown Portland with Vancouver. This extension will improve connections, reliability 23RD and travel times for riders. VIST A LOMBARD GREELEY HAYDEN ISLAND The Columbia River Crossing Project (CRC) is expanding transit options in Vancouver and will improve connections, reliability and travel times for riders. LAKESHORE 21ST 21ST W BROAD N MARINE DR MARINE N FRONT SIMPSON 94TH A N JANTZEN N Vancouver Y GOING 16TH N H BERNIE GREELEY A 18TH Y D A 109TH E VE LOVEJOY N I S L I405 A N 6TH D 11TH 11TH D LINCOLN R R FOU KAUFFMAN 9TH L 3RD 4TH LINCOLN B PLAIN TH 13TH ST 13TH 15TH ST 8TH ST 8TH T NAI Portland 149TH BARBUR 45TH O 139TH MCLOUGHLIN BL UNION ALDER VD L KEL HARBOR OREGON N T O N MARINE DR MARINE N M Y A H A COLUMBI N W A WASHINGTON ST HOOD W K MAIN ST I5 I S T ASHING VD L 39TH A N POR DELL Highway Improvements D BROADW Existing Highway and Bridge AY ST Proposed Light Rail Alignment ST 17TH Existing MAX Yellow Line HAZEL Proposed Park and Ride Proposed Light Rail Stations D L MARQUAM B R TLAND VD ROSS ISLAND 63RD R MA TIN LUTHER KING JR KING LUTHER TIN 1 17TH ON 10TH BELMONT MARTIN LUTHER KING 13TH UNION Clark I-5 College Extending Light Rail The To North MCLOUGHLIN GRAND 15TH BROADW ROSS WEIDLER 33RD LLOYD E RESER MCLOUGHLIN BL 11TH 68TH A 12TH Y VE ST 20TH SE COLUMBIA N E 1 3 T H A V E L MI MORRISON W AUKIE COLUMBIA VD 159TH W ST 17TH 49TH 25TH L MIL PRESCOTT JOHNS BL A Y L B PLAIN HOUSE BL 20TH 20TH VD 54TH 20TH 21ST 99TH 29TH VD VD 78TH 20TH E 5TH ST 5TH E 78TH Connecting Communities ThePortland–Vancouver region is expected to grow significantly in the next 20 years, with a million more people projected to live here by 2030. Light rail will improve mobility for many people and provide a viable alternative to automobile travel, helping to relieve congested conditions across the Columbia River. The completed light rail extension will provide reliable transit service between many key regional destinations including: Columbia River Crossing CRC is a long-term, comprehensive solution to address safety and congestion problems on I-5 between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. The project will replace the I-5 bridge, extend light rail to Vancouver, improve closely-spaced interchanges and enhance DIVISION pedestrian and bicycle pathways. In addition, the project will provide transit connections to the region’s other light rail lines, streetcar lines, Amtrak passenger Benefits to local residents, the natural environment and rail service and C-TRAN and TriMet bus routes. T the regional economy include: S JAMES • 33RD • • • • • • • • • L B EVERGREEN Vancouver and Portland central business districts, employment centers, and convention centers 44TH Improved safety Entertainment and retail districts such as Esther Short Park, Pioneer Courthouse Square and the Oregon Zoo A more reliable trip for freight, autos, and transit Reduced congestion on I-5 and adjacent neighborhoods Colleges and universities, including Clark College and No bridge lifts Portland State University Earthquake protection Supported and sustained jobs with improved access to Reduced emissions and improved water quality ports and highways VD BRANDT HA WTHORNE F ALK ST ARK BLANDFORD MINNEHAHA 18TH 50TH 39TH 50TH 42ND ST 54TH 47TH JOHNS 56TH 88TH DEVINE 40TH R PO PRESCOTT FOUR TLAND 139TH 50TH TH PLAIN 64TH FOSTER 58TH 52ND KILLINGSWOR R MACA 66TH FREMONT 78TH 57TH THUR TH ANDRESEN 60TH 60TH CULL 72ND Y 72ND 62ND 41ST 1 19TH V 77TH ANCOUVER MALL 63RD POWELL 159TH 88TH RT BU THORBURN ON T LIESER THURS 76TH ON T S 83RD HELENS 92ND GLISAN R 82ND AIRPO 82ND 94TH T SANDY 97TH 102ND 92ND T COVING EVERGREEN MARINE 104TH I205 FWY-POWELL BLVD I205 ON 10TH 107TH I84 I-205 156TH 108TH 2ND 109TH ELLSWORTH GHER 112TH 102ND I84 FWY 103RD CHKALOV 154TH SR 503 -I205 FWY SR-503 SR-503 WEIDLER CAPLES SANDY 121ST 122ND 49TH I205 9TH 112TH 7TH SR-500 5TH 99TH 130TH 18TH 131ST SR-14 159TH 122ND T L A T ON 136TH POWELL 138TH 28TH 137TH 137TH BURNSIDE 138TH 142ND 142ND 39TH BELLA VISTA ST HWOOD ARK HEART 136TH P CASCADE 48TH BRIAR WOOD 152ND ARK PARKCREST 155TH W 78TH ARD A MCGILLIVR 1ST 148TH POPLAR HALSEY 160TH Y 162ND 34TH 164TH Light Rail Designs 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 Expo Center Station 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.
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