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Version 1.1 Adopted September 5, 2012 Version 1.1 Adopted September 5, 2012 Version 1.0 Devleloped by Northeast Oregon Economic Development District Adopted June 2011 Version 1.1 Amendments Developed by Northeast Oregon Public Transit Adopted September 2012 2 Acknowledgements: The regional Special Transportation Fund Agencies appreciate the efforts of numerous local and regional stakeholders who participated in the development of this update. Their creative input, energy and commitment to the future of mobility options in Northeast Oregon were essential components in the efforts culminating in this plan. In addition, the following organization, agencies and individuals made significant contributions toward this effort: Baker County STF Committee Mell Cross – Aviation Mark Estes – Riders with Disabilties Mike Kee – Baker City Manager Patty McClure – ODOT Region V Tammy Pierce – Department of Human Services Erik Plaza – Baker City Police Department Bill Shumway – Ag & Outlying Area Warren Thompson – Baker County Sheriff’s Department Brad Van Gaasbeck – Developmental Disabilities Advocate Union County STF Committee Mike Boquist – City Planner, La Grande Libby Goben – District Manager, Seniors and People with Disabilities Cheryl Jarvis-Smith – Transportation Growth Management Planner, ODOT Region V Trish Koehn – Passenger, Advocate Ashley Wilhelm – Program Specialist, Union County Wallowa County STF Commitee Gary Moffit – Moffit Brothers Transportation Jean Butler – Elder Advocate Debra Brewer – Riders with Disabilities Susan Roberts – County Commissioner Helen Larsh – Elderly Riders Advocate Shandon Towers – Elderly Riders Advocate Richard Burch – Elderly Riders Advocate Sandy Lathrop – Wallowa County Administrative Assistant 3 Regional Transit Advisory Committee Mike Boquist – City of La Grande Jean Butler – Elder Advocate Cheryl Jarvis – Smith, ODOT Region V Patty McClure – ODOT Region V Gary Moffit – Moffit Brothers Transportation Tammy Pierce – Department of Human Services Susan Roberts – Wallowa County Commissioner Brad Van Gaasbeck – Developmental Disability Advocate Hannah Voetberg – Riders with Disabilites Consulting Teams Northeast Oregon Economic Development District 2011 Orbis Group 2009 Donna Betts 2007 FLT Consulting 2005 4 Table of Contents: Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………………..7 1.0 Introduction.…..…………………………………………………………………………………………..10 2.0 A Brief History ………………………………………………………………………………………..…..14 3.0 Definitions…….…………………………………………………………………………………………….17 4.0 Provider Inventory……..………………………………………………………………………………..22 5.0 Coordination Revisited..………………………………………………………………………………..82 6.0 Mission Accomplished….…………………………………………………………………………….…88 7.0 Unmet Needs and Services Gaps………………………………..………………………………….95 8.0 Goals and Objectives…………………………………………………………………………………..101 9.0 Program of Projects…..………………………………………………………………………………..104 10.0 Funding Inventory…..………………………………………………………………………………..117 11.0 For Further Discussion..…………………………………………………………………………….130 Appendices: Appendix A – Surveys, Stakeholder Interviews and Outreach……………………………….139 Appendix B – Stakeholder Data Collection………………………………………………………….142 B-1 Eastern Oregon University………………………………………………………………..142 B-2 Bedroom Communities……………………………………………………………………..144 B-3 Passengers with Disabilities………………………………………………………………146 B-4 Bicycle & Pedestrian Community……………………………………………………….148 B-5 Community and Individual Consults…………………………………………………..149 B-6 Public Meetings and Professional Consults………………………………………….150 B-7 Baker County Survey Results………………………………………………………….…151 B-8 Tri-County Survey Results………………………………………………………………..152 Appendix C – Data Collection Sheet Sample..…………………………………………………….155 Appendix D – Draft Coordinated Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding……………..166 Appendix E – Public System Maps and Schedules……………………….……………………...168 Appendix F – Regional Provider Vehicle Inventory…………………………………………….. 176 5 6 Executive Summary The Northeast Oregon Region (Baker, Union and Wallowa Counties) has been served by the presence of a Coordinated Plan mandated by OAR 732-005-0081. The purpose of the STF Plan is to set out the long term vision for public transportation in the STF Agency’s service area, and guide investment of STF and STO moneys to maximize benefit to the Elderly and People with Disabilities within that area. OAR 732-005-0081 (a) This revision represents the third update to the Coordinated Plan since it was initially adopted in September 2007 (Betts, 2007) and later revised in June 2009 (Orbis 2009). Consistent with the studies that came before it, this effort exposed underlying truths limiting the growth of the coordinated systems: Coordination is a moving target – changes in eligibility for state and federal funding have in effect, prioritized certain types of providers within the regional mobility space (with short and long term implications). Coordination practices require periodic updates to remain current with a changing environment. Overall volume in the market has stabilized after six years of rapid growth. Demand volatility is limited to the public sector where it appears to be highly correlated to the rising consumer price of petroleum products. The infusion of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act capital has allowed many of the regional providers to “catch up” on the projects prioritized in the last plan. The concept of public access in Northeast Oregon communities has evolved substantially since the humble beginnings of the transit network in the early 1990’s. Connections that were considered excellent (but distant) ideas 20 years ago are often taken for granted by today’s riding public. However, the systems that support them have demonstrated that they are neither as robust nor as complete as they may have appeared, even a couple of short years ago. 7 This study also confirmed some of the trends noted in Orbis 2009, specifically: Outside of the efforts of the region’s dominant public transit interest, coordination is still more of a concept than a practice. Of all the deficient Transportation System Plans (TSP’s) identified by Orbis 2009, only the City of La Grande has a pending revision. While public transit is still meeting many projected needs, it is still doing so without local support. A handful of new providers have entered the market in this plan cycle but their impact on the regional mobility has been negligible. Orbis 2009 was commissioned by ODOT Public Transit Division through a Contract with the Association of Oregon Counties to address deficiencies in Betts 2007. This was part of a project between PTD and AOC addressing deficiencies in the initial Human Services Coordinated plans statewide. The research contained herein sought to develop and recommend improvements over Orbis 2009 while updating to meet specific requirements of governing regulations. Developed: New sections o A Brief History describes efforts of predecessors to this update o Funding Inventory provides a basic listing of available resources o Definitions clarifies terms used in ORS and OAR that may not be immediately familiar to readers o Mission Accomplished identifies completed projects o For Further Discussion provides promising lines of inquiry for future conversations that exceeded the scope of this update Recommended: Establishment of evaluation criteria The use of technology for plan management and maintenance A revised coordination model 8 The recommendations developed in this update attempt to address the condition of the region as it exists with an improved understanding of factors that shape it. Upon implementation, the projects and practices contained herein may assist the served communities in reaching a sustainable level of public mobility services. In the final analysis this update finds that community mobility may never have been as necessary as it is today. Conversely, for all of its gains over the last decade the network has never been so fragile. Decision makers can look forward to a decade (or more) of difficult choices on competing and worthy priorities. The struggle of the future is likely to be one of improvised preservation rather than innovative growth strategies. 9 1.0 Introduction: Plans and Reference Materials Reviewed for This Update: This update reviewed (and makes reference to) plans and guidance already in circulation that have informed the activities in its development. These plans include: The Wallowa County Transportation Systems Plan (Wallowa County, 1997) Nonurbanized Formula Program Guidance (FTA 5311 Circular 1998) The Union County Transportation System Plan (Union County, 1999) La Grande / Island City Transportation System Plan (La Grande, 1999) The Baker City Transportation System Plan (Baker City 2005) Coordination and Connectivity Strategies in Northeast Oregon (FLT 2005) Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Program Guidance and Application Instructions – FTA 5310 Circular #9070.1F (FTA 5310 Circular 2007) New Freedom Program Guidance and Application (FTA 5317 Circular 2007) STF Coordinated Plan Version I (Betts, 2007) City of La Grande Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Plan (BiPed 2007) Special Transportation Fund Program Guidebook (ODOT STF 2007) STF Coordinated Plan Version II - Review and Recommendations on Public Transportation Services (Orbis, 2009) State Management Plan for Public Transit Providers (SMP 2009) Oregon Administrative Rules Special Transportation Fund Programs (STF 2010) Assessment of Oregon Department of Transportation’ Section 5311 Grant Allocation Formula (Haire 5311 2010) Northeast Oregon Economic
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