MEETING: WCCC Transportation Advisory Committee DATE: Thursday, August 2, 2018 TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Beaverton Library Meeting Room A 12375 SW 5th St., Beaverton A G E N D A 1. Traffic Impact Fee Expenditure Request Action (5 min) Purpose: North Plains is seeking approval to expend TIF funds for a pedestrian crossing on Glencoe Road. Presenter: Andy Varner, North Plains 2. TriMet HB 2017 Discussion (30 min) Purpose: Receive an update on TriMet’s HB2017 funding allocation and service enhancement scenarios. Discuss near-term fixed-route transit service and regional coordination priorities within TriMet District. Presenter: Tom Mills, TriMet 3. Rural Transit Plan Update (10 min) Purpose: Receive a presentation on Washington County’s Rural Transit proposal for inclusion in TriMet’s STIF Plan. Presenter: Dyami Valentine, Washington County 4. 2018 Regional Transportation Plan Update Discussion (20 min) Purpose: Discuss comments of the RTP Update. Public comment period ends August 13. 4. Transportation Development Tax Updates Information (10 min) Purpose: Debrief on guidance regarding index rate increase. Presenter: Steve Kelley, Washington County * 5. TPAC Agenda Information (10 min) The agenda and packet for TPAC can be accessed through the following link: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/regional-leadership/metro-advisory- committees/transportation-policy-alternatives-committee 6. Other Business and Agency Updates Information (5 min) Material included in packet. # Material will be distributed at the meeting. * Material available electronically and/or distributed in advance of the meeting. 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE WCCC Transportation Advisory Committee 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Thursday, August 2 – Beaverton Library, Meeting Room B Thursday, September 6 – Beaverton Library, Cathy Stanton Conference Room Thursday, October 4 – Beaverton Library, Cathy Stanton Conference Room Thursday, November 1 – Beaverton Library, Cathy Stanton Conference Room Thursday, December 6 – Beaverton Library, Cathy Stanton Conference Room For agenda and schedule information, call Dyami Valentine at 503.846.3821 email: [email protected] Department of Land Use & Transportation Planning and Development Services • Long Range Planning 155 N First Avenue, Suite 350, MS 14, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 phone: 503-846-3519 • fax: 503-846-4412 www.co.washington.or.us/lut • [email protected] LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION MEMORANDUM Planning and Development Services To: Washington County Coordinating Committee TAC From: Julie Sosnovske, Transportation Planner Date: July 17, 2018 Subject: Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) Expenditure Request The following request has been made for the expenditure of TIF funds: The City of North Plains is requesting approval for expenditure of up to $160,000 of their remaining approximately $300,000 in TIF funds for a pedestrian crossing on Glencoe Road between US 26 and West Union Road as described in the attached memo. County staff confirmed that this project is eligible for TIF expenditure. Attachments: North Plains Expenditure Request 155 N First Avenue, Suite 350, MS 14, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 • phone: 503-846-3519 • fax: 503-846-4412 www.co.washington.or.us/lut • [email protected] CITY OF NORTH PLAINS 31360 NW Commercial Street, North Plains, Oregon 97133 MEMORANDUM Date: July 16, 2018 To: Washington County Coordinating Committee From: City Manager Andy Varner Subject: Request for Authorization to use City TIF Funds on Glencoe Road Crosswalk The City of North Plains is requesting authorization to utilize Transportation Impact Fund (TIF) monies to install a crosswalk on Glencoe Road between the US Hwy 26 Interchange and West Union Road. There is currently no crosswalk on this busy County road, and many pedestrians dangerously cross the street with no safe alternative. Adding a crosswalk requires an engineer’s analysis to determine the type and location, and from there we would meet the County conditions for a crossing. The estimated project cost is $100,000 - $160,000 for engineering and construction. The City is requesting expenditure approval up to $160,000 for this project. Our TIF balance is currently approximately $300,000. The entire project would be TIF funded. A map of the area is attached, with alternatives A and B illustrated for analysis. We would like to complete the project as soon as possible. LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION MEMORANDUM Department of Land Use & Transportation Memorandum To: WCCC Transportation Advisory Committee From: Dyami Valentine, Senior Transportation Planner Date: July 26, 2018 Re: HB 2017 Transit Funding Allocation, Transit Needs and Service Enhancements Request Tom Mills will provide an update on TriMet’s HB2017 funding allocation and service enhancement scenarios being considered by their advisory committee. Come prepared to discuss near-term fixed-route transit service and regional coordination within TriMet District as well as rural transit priorities. Provide input on proposals and identify what may be missing. Background Oregon House Bill 2017 includes funding for transit that will allow the region to expand and improve service. The legislative intent of the statewide employee payroll tax is multi-faceted, but primarily focused on providing service to low-income populations and reduce fragmentation of services. TriMet is estimated to receive $52M annually. As a Qualified Entity, TriMet has convened an advisory committee made up of local jurisdictions, community advocates, local transit providers, rider representatives, and other constituencies to review and provide input on TriMet’s STIF plan before they are submitted to the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC). TriMet’s STIF plan is to be submitted by November 1. Fixed-Route Enhancements In preparation for TriMet’s HB2017 funding allocations process, county staff has been working through the Transit TAC to identify the routes that could be submitted to TriMet as service priorities. Staff evaluated the routes per the criteria specified in HB 2017 for improving access for low income residents and reducing service fragmentation. The attachment summarizes the deficiencies and service needs in the county and identifies tiers of draft priorities for service. TriMet will consider the county’ priorities in developing a service plan for the HB 2017 funding. Regional Coordination Enhancements TriMet has proposed a $3M set-aside in regional coordination funds to improve last mile shuttles within the TriMet District and/or services that help reduce fragmentation between TriMet and communities outside TriMet’s service district, but inside Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties. TriMet has committed to maintain existing services including the three shuttles currently operating in Washington County (GroveLink, North Hillsboro and Tualatin) out of the $3 million annual set-aside. Expansion of those services will go through a competitive process. Applications for the regional coordination funds are due August 15. A regional coordination sub-committee will review each county’s plans and provide recommendations to TriMet’s STIF advisory committee before sending them to the OTC for final authorization and release of STIF funds. Department of Land Use & Transportation · Planning and Development Services 155 N First Avenue, Suite 350, MS 14 · Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 phone: (503) 846-3519 · fax: (503) 846-4412 · TTY: (503) 846-4598 · www.co.washington.or.us LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION MEMORANDUM Department of Land Use & Transportation Rural Transit Enhancements In addition to the service in the TriMet District, HB 2017 allocates funding to Washington County outside of the TriMet and SMART districts. The Board appointed a committee to develop a rural transit plan for submission to TriMet for the STIF plan for the 3 county region. Draft service concepts are attached. Attachments • Transit Service Needs and Enhancement Priorities Summary • Service Enhancement Priorities Map Department of Land Use & Transportation · Planning and Development Services 155 N First Avenue, Suite 350, MS 14 · Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 phone: (503) 846-3519 · fax: (503) 846-4412 · TTY: (503) 846-4598 · www.co.washington.or.us LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION MEMORANDUM Department of Land Use & Transportation TRANSIT NEEDS Within the TriMet Distict, the county has grown into a very diverse and urban area and our transit needs have significantly increased. A few quick facts: • Service hours have essentially remained flat district wide since 2000 while the region’s population has grown by 25%. The county’s population has grown even more – by 31%. • Since 2010, the County has added over 70,000 jobs or 8,500 jobs per year. That pace has accelerated in the last couple years adding over 11,000 jobs per year. This has increased traffic and need for service. • About 50% of the county’s jobs are starting wage, comparable to the 49% within the TriMet District, these workers would benefit from additional transit service. • Approximately 36% of Washington County households can be considered transit dependent earning less than $50K per year. • Washington County has grown much more diverse – most diverse in region – with over 30% non-white • Urban Washington County is nearly 40% more dense than the TriMet average and is approaching Portland’s residential density, increasing cost-effectiveness of service. • Over 32% of urban Washington County households don’t have access to any transit compared to 23% regionally. • New growth areas, including Progress Ridge, South Cooper Mountain,