Volume 2 {00 Appendix A: Existing Conditions Inventory and Analysis {00 B FINAL TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #1 Eugene Transportation System Plan: Existing Conditions and Deficiencies PREPARED FOR: Eugene TSP Project Management Team PREPARED BY: Mariah VanZerr, CH2M HILL Jessica Roberts, Alta Planning + Design Dana Dickman, Alta Planning + Design Joe Bessman, Kittelson and Associates Serah Breakstone, Angelo Planning Group CC: Theresa Carr, CH2M HILL Julia Kuhn, Kittelson & Associates Matt Hastie, Angelo Planning Group DATE: March 4, 2011 This memorandum describes and analyzes the current (2010) transportation system in Eugene, including existing conditions and deficiencies. The report evaluates the roadway network, public transportation routes and service, bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities, rail facilities, airports, and pipelines within the project study area. This memorandum also describes general land use patterns and major activity centers that generate traffic. The information used to describe the existing system and identify deficiencies in this report came from the City of Eugene, Lane County, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Lane Transit District (LTD) and from the consultant team through a site visit on July 27-28, 2010. While this document attempts to accurately reflect the existing conditions of the transportation system within Eugene, it is not meant to serve as an all-encompassing and comprehensive final assessment. Rather, the document is meant to serve as a starting point for discussion by the broader community, and will be used to help inform the development of the Eugene TSP (TSP). The memorandum is organized as follows: Contents Study Area ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Land Use ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Land Use Analysis ............................................................................................................ 4 Demographic Analysis .................................................................................................. 13 Policy Context .............................................................................................................................. 15 Statewide Plans, Policies and Relevant Documents .................................................. 16 Regional Plans, Polices and Relevant Documents ..................................................... 32 Local Plans, Policies and Relevant Documents .......................................................... 36 Roadway Network and Conditions .......................................................................................... 41 Functional Classification ............................................................................................... 41 EUGENETSP_FINALEXISTINGCONDITIONSREPORT.DOC 1 EUGENE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN: EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEFICIENCIES State Roadways ............................................................................................................... 42 Lane County Roadways ................................................................................................ 43 City of Eugene Roadways ............................................................................................. 44 Freight Routes ................................................................................................................. 53 Traffic Operational Analysis ...................................................................................................... 55 Design Hour Traffic Volumes ....................................................................................... 55 Intersection Operating Standards ................................................................................ 56 Intersection Operations Analyses ................................................................................ 57 Recurrent Congestion Sites ........................................................................................... 64 Safety Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 65 Intersection Crash Rates ................................................................................................ 66 Beltline Highway Safety Review .................................................................................. 75 Fatalities ......................................................................................................................... 76 Corridor Safety Needs ................................................................................................... 76 Pedestrian System ....................................................................................................................... 76 Pedestrian Facility Types ............................................................................................... 76 Existing Pedestrian Facilities and Conditions ............................................................ 77 Bicycle System .............................................................................................................................. 81 Bicycle Facility Types ..................................................................................................... 81 Existing Bicycle Facilities and Conditions .................................................................. 82 Transit Service and Facilities...................................................................................................... 86 Transit Service ................................................................................................................. 86 Rail System ................................................................................................................................... 94 Freight Rail ...................................................................................................................... 94 Intercity Passenger Rail ................................................................................................. 96 Eugene Airport ............................................................................................................................ 98 Facilities ......................................................................................................................... 98 Service and Usage ........................................................................................................... 99 Ground Transportation Options ................................................................................ 100 Waterways and Pipeline Facilities .......................................................................................... 101 Waterways ..................................................................................................................... 101 Pipelines ....................................................................................................................... 101 Summary of Deficiencies .......................................................................................................... 101 Traffic Operations and Safety Deficiencies ............................................................... 101 Pedestrian System Deficiencies .................................................................................. 103 Bicycle System Deficiencies ......................................................................................... 104 Transit Deficiencies ...................................................................................................... 106 Freight System Deficiencies ....................................................................................... 107 Rail System Deficiencies .............................................................................................. 107 Airport Deficiencies ..................................................................................................... 109 Next Steps ................................................................................................................................... 111 List of Figures Figure 1: Study Area Figure 2: MetroPlan Land Use Designations Figure 3: Base-Zoning EUGENETSP_FINALEXISTINGCONDITIONSREPORT.DOC 2 EUGENE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN: EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEFICIENCIES Figure 4a: Activity Areas and Mixed Use Development Areas/Central Eugene Figure 4b: Activity Areas and Mixed Use Development Areas/South Hills Figure 4c: Activity Areas and Mixed Use Development Areas/W Eugene/Bethel/ Danebo Figure 4d: Activity Areas and Mixed Use Development Areas/Northeast Eugene Figure 4e: Activity Areas and Mixed Use Development Areas/River Road/Santa Clara Figure 5: Roadway Functional Classification Figure 6: Freight Routes and Rail Facilities Figure 7: Study Intersections Figure 8: Intersection Performance Figure 9: Streets with Capacity Constraints Today and in the Future Figure 10: Intersection Safety Figure 11: Pedestrian Facilities Figure 12: Bicycle Facilities Figure 13: Transit Routes and Facilities Figure 14: EmX Routes Figure 15: Eugene Airport and Vicinity Figure 16: Waterway and Pipeline System List of Tables Table 1: Select 2008 American Community Survey Demographic Characteristics Table 2: 2008 American Community Survey Commute Mode Split Table 3: Intersection Performance Summary for 30th Highest Hour Conditions Table