Clackamas County HB 2017 Transit Advisory Committee Meeting October 15, 2020 Meeting Agenda
Welcome and introductions ………………………………… Teresa Christopherson
Overview of HB2017 STIF Funding ………………………. Teresa Christopherson
Review of IGA and bylaws ……………………………………. Karen Buehrig
Approve new members ……………………………………….. Karen Buehrig
STIF Revenue Projections ……………………………………. Kristina Babcock
Service Preservation (vote) …………………………………. Teresa Christopherson
Transit Provider Plan …………………………………………… CC Transit Providers
Public Comment
Next Steps HB 2017 – Keep Oregon Moving - Transit
State Transportation Improvement Funds (STIF) Formula program
Funding activities include:
Service enhancements or improvements
Planning efforts to improve public transit
Project priorities include:
Improving public transit for low income households or students
Low or no-emissions buses
Improving connections between communities
Reduce fragmentation between transit providers
Projects must be identified in a local planning process HB 2017 – FY22/23 Changes
Changes made during last legislative session:
Preservation of existing service
Funds can be used to maintain service that already exists
With COVID and economic downturn maintain existing service is critical
STF Stabilization
STIF and STF programs combine
STF no longer supported by general fund dollars (approximately $10M)
STIF funding used to backfill shortfall in STF (approximately $10M) STIF Funding
ODOT will release funds to the “Qualified Entity” in each county in Oregon
TriMet is the “Qualified Entity” in the three-county area
To access the funding, the “Qualified Entity” submits a plan with a list of projects requested to be funded and what plans they are derived from. Plans must be submitted to ODOT by November 2020.
TriMet has asked the transit providers in Clackamas County to work together to recommend the projects to be included in the overall plan Clackamas County Advisory Committee
Canby (CAT), Clackamas County, Sandy (SAM), South Clackamas Transit District (SCTD), and Wilsonville (SMART)
Developed IGA
Committee to review and recommend projects to present to the Technical Advisory Committee for the Qualified Entity (TriMet)
Committee includes representation from seniors, persons with disabilities, low income households, educational institutions and a transit provider outside of Clackamas County Committee Items
Review IGA
Review bylaws
Approve committee members
Elect Chair Anticipated Funding FY22
Multnomah County 0.11% Clackamas County Washington County 1.08% 0.64%
Canby TriMet: $41,264,254 0.62% Canby: $270,426
Sandy: $127,486 Wilsonville SCTD 2.69% 0.46% South Clackamas: $200,891 Sandy Wilsonville: $1,179,905 0.29% Clackamas County: $474,451
Multnomah County: $46,047
Washington County: $282,434
In District (TriMet) 94.11% Anticipated Funding FY23
Multnomah County Washington County 0.10% Clackamas County 0.60% 1.01%
Canby TriMet: $48,414,837 0.58% Canby: $295,783
Sandy: $139,440
SCTD Wilsonville South Clackamas: $219,729 0.43% 2.52% Wilsonville: $1,290,542 Sandy 0.27% Clackamas County: $518,940
Multnomah County: $50,365
Washington County: $308,917
In District (TriMet) 94.49% KRISTINA BABCOCK FY19-21 STIF Impact in Clackamas County
Expansion of transit service in Clackamas County
Last mile shuttles
Regional Coordination Dollars
New vehicles and new infrastructure
Increased coordination of services between transit providers (fare integration)
Mt Hood area:
Added service on the Mt Hood Express
New vehicles
Staff support for transit projects
Transit Hub Study MHX Services
Operates seven days per week out of Sandy Additional service during weekends and holidays during the winter Village shuttle service runs seven days per week, 4 times daily Amenities include all day passes, ski boxes and bike trailers Ridership has experienced dramatic growth, from 32,285 rides provided in 2013 to 63,610 last year Clackamas County Shuttles
Oregon City Last Mile Shuttle
Starting in January 2021
6:00AM – 6:00PM – Monday to Friday
Serving key activity centers in Oregon City
Clackamas Industrial Last Mile Shuttle
Starting in January 2021
6:00AM – 6:00PM – Monday to Friday
Shuttle from the MAX Green Line to industrial area off 212 FY22-23 STIF Plans
Continued funding for existing MHX service
Provide increased demand response services for Seniors and Persons with disabilities
Match funds for purchase of two buses (1 for MHX and 1 for TRP)
Transit Hub Planning
Capital purchase of one large bus for MHX
Address missing connections identified in the Transit Development Plan (TDP) Questions / Comments?
Teresa Christopherson Administrative Services Manager 503.650.5718 [email protected]
Kristina Babcock Transit Coordinator 503.650.3929 [email protected] DWIGHT BRASHEAR About SMART
Department of the City of Wilsonville
21,000+ employed in Wilsonville
SMART has service area population of 24,819 (US Census Bureau 7/20)
Eight routes: Five in-town and connections to Canby, Salem, and Tualatin
240,357 riders in FY20
Programs: Dial-A-Ride, SMART Options, Ride Connection Travel Training, and Emergency Ride Home
All in-town service and service to Tualatin is Free Program Enhancement Strategy
Amended the 2017 Transit Master Plan; adopted July 2, 2018
Project List of Amendment for STIF FY19-21
Service preservation
Project List for STIF FY22-23
Clackamas Town Center Express Route (new)
Continue coordination through the Regional Coordination Program of SMART’s Route 2x to Tualatin Park and Ride
Continue service to Salem midday and in-town services
Continue service for Medial Shuttle to Meridian Park Medical Center
Acquire alternative fueled vehicles (electric and CNG) and infrastructure
Match funding to update SMART’s Transit Master Plan (new)
Eliminate fares of Route 3x (new) Questions / Comments?
Dwight Brashear Transit Director [email protected] Office: 503.570.1576 TODD WOOD Canby Area Transit
A division of the City of Canby
Population: 17, 817 (2018)
Services:
99x from Woodburn to Oregon City Monday through Saturday
Demand response and paratransit service Monday through Saturday
Ridership:
Weekday: 99x – 61,835 / DR – 11,127
Weekend: 99x – 3,398 /DR – 545 Current STIF Projects
Saturday Services:
Began September 2019
Includes fixed route from Woodburn to Oregon City
Includes demand response and paratransit services
Bus Purchases:
Two new buses ordered for future circulator
Technology
On hold due to lower than expected STIF revenue 2022-2023 STIF Projects
Continuation of Saturday services at current levels
Route 99X
Demand response and Paratransit
Local Canby Circulator Route
Monday through Friday
May not start until 2023 depending on funding
One route to start with potential expansion in the future Questions / Comments?
Todd M. Wood Transit Director City of Canby 503.266.0751
[email protected] www.canbyareatransit.org TOM STRADER Operating in Clackamas County since 1989
3 Routes Serving:
Clackamas Community College (5:00am – 8:30pm, M-F; 7am – 5:00pm, Sat)
Canby Area Transit Center (6:30am – 6:15pm, M-F)
City of Molalla (7:30am – 5:30pm, M-F; 9:30am – 4pm, Sat)
Deviated Fixed-Route service open to the public
Opened new Administrative Facility and P&R 2018 STIF Opportunities & Accomplishments
More Service!
Clackamas Community College – more service during morning commute
Molalla – new Saturday service, 9:30am – 4pm
Canby – extended service morning and evening
Improve rider safety and comfort with updated amenities and services, making transit more convenient
Updated long-range Transit Master Plan STIF Opportunities & Future Plans
Preserve current service levels from initial STIF cycle Clackamas Community College – morning peak service Molalla – Saturday service Canby – morning and evening
New Vehicles
Continue to improve rider safety and comfort and update amenities and services Infrastructure - Passenger amenities & stop enhancements Rider tools – Real-time vehicle arrival information Questions / Comments?
Tom Strader District Manager 503.829.7000
[email protected] ANDI HOWELL Celebrating 20 Years of Service
Department in Sandy, OR Routes:
Sandy Population: 11,000 SAM Gresham Route
Known as Sandy Area Metro (SAM) SAM Estacada Route
SAM In-town Shopper Shuttle Ridership: 111,714 SAM rides General Public Dial-A-Ride All in-town fixed routes, free of charge Out-of-town Non-Emergency Medical rides $1.00 dial-a-ride
$2.00 out-of-town medical rides FY19-21 STIF Projects
SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS:
Expanded hours on 3 routes: New Dispatch and Administration Computers/Monitors SAM Gresham (1 hour/Mon-Friday)
SAM Estacada (1 hour/Mon-Friday) New Transit Tax Software
SAM Shopper (2 hours/Mon-Friday) New Dispatch Software
Bus Stop Improvements
CAPACITY PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION PROJECT New Branded Bus Stop Signs
Funding set aside for future expansion Updated Solar Panels for Lighting
planning and construction of driver training New Garbage Receptacles and break area in Sandy Operations Center WIFI ON SAM GRESHAM ROUTE STIF FY 22-23
Program Preservation
Preserve service enhancements implemented in FY 19 – 21.
Preserve current service hours on all services.
School Bus Stop Improvements
Contribute $5,000 to Safe Routes to School bus stop improvements in collaboration with Sandy Planning Department.
Capacity Planning/Construction Project
Continue to save for the planning and construction of Operations Center enhancements.
Route Expansion
Addition of 1 hour to SAM Estacada, funding dependent Questions / Comments?
Andi Howell Transit Director 503.489.0925 [email protected]