HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 03 15 TSP Evaluation UpdateMEMORANDUM CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
DATE OF WORK SESSION: March 15, 2011
PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: Springfield Planning Commission TRANSMITTAL
MEMORANDUM
FROM: David Reesor, Senior Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: Springfield TSP update – Draft Goals and Policies
ISSUE: The Transportation System Plan (TSP) update will address long-range (20-year)
transportation needs for the City of Springfield in part by implementing goals and policies.
Existing goals and policies found in TransPlan were used as a basis to begin the update. Staff
also used Council and Planning Commission input from previous work sessions, as well as input
from the Stakeholder Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, Project Core Team
and the pubic to develop draft goals and policies.
DISCUSSION: The TSP update is intended to serve as a blueprint to guide future multi-modal
transportation system improvements and investment decisions for the City of Springfield.
Development of the TSP will be coordinated with and will support the City’s recent residential
and employment buildable lands analysis and adoption of a new urban growth boundary.
The attached draft goals and policies were formed and refined with the following input:
• Staff review and evaluation of existing TransPlan goals and policies
• September 21st, 2010, Planning Commission Work Session – TransPlan goal and policy
prioritization exercise
• October 4th, 2010, Council Work Session - presented results of Planning Commission
prioritization exercise; discussed overview of goal and policy context and regional issues
• October 18th, 2010, Council Work Session - discussed local values and issues
• December 1st, 2010, Technical Advisory Committee meeting - presented and discussed
draft goals and policies
• January 27th, 2011, Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting - presented and discussed
draft goals and policies
• February 7th, 2011, Community Workshop - presented and discussed draft goals
• March 2nd, 2011, Project Core Team meeting - reviewed and commented on draft goals
and policies
Staff will present input received to date and facilitate a discussion to solicit Planning
Commission feedback on draft goals and policies.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the Planning Commission review the attached
draft goals and policies and provide comments at the work session.
ACTION REQUESTED: Staff seek feedback from the Planning Commission on the attached
draft goals and policies. Staff will forward Planning Commission comments to the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Draft TSP Goals and Policies
Draft TSP Goals & Policies
Springfield’s Transportation System Vision
Create and maintain a safe, efficient and cost-effective multi-modal
transportation system
TSP Goals & Policies
o Goal 1: Community Development:
Provide an efficient, sustainable, diverse and environmentally sound transportation
system that supports and enhances Springfield’s economy and land use patterns.
o Policy 1.1: Manage Springfield’s street, bike, pedestrian, rail and transit
system to facilitate economic growth of existing and future businesses in
Springfield. New draft policy
o Policy 1.2: Consider environmental impacts of the overall transportation
system and strive to mitigate negative effects and enhance positive
features. New draft policy
Action: Strive to reduce vehicle-related greenhouse gas emissions
through more sustainable street, bike, pedestrian, transit and rail
network design, location and management. New Action Item
Action: Coordinate street network with new alternative energy
Infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging stations. New
Action Item
o Policy 1.3: Provide a multi-modal transportation system that support mixed
use areas, major employment centers, recreation, commercial, residential
and public developments, to reduce reliance on single-occupancy
vehicles. Modified version of TransPlan Land Use Policy#2 -Support for
Nodal Development and TransPlan Land Use Policy #4 - Multi-Modal
Improvements in New Development
o Policy 1.4: Strive to increase the percentage of bicycle and pedestrian
system users by planning, designing and managing systems to support the
needs of diverse populations and types of users. New draft policy
Action: Create a network of bicycle and pedestrian routes and
way-finding signage that guides users to destination points.
o Goal 2: System Management:
Preserve, maintain and enhance Springfield’s transportation system through safe,
efficient and cost-effective transportation system operations and maintenance
techniques for all modes.
Attachment 1-1
o Policy 2.1: Manage the roadway system to preserve safety, longevity and
operational efficiency Simplified version of TransPlan Roadway Policy#4 -
Access Management and TransPlan Finance Policy #2: Operations,
Maintenance, and Preservation
Action: Evaluate, update and implement access management
regulations to roadways for new or modified access to the
roadway system. New Action Item
Action: Monitor and adjust signal timing along key corridors as
needed to improve traffic flow and safety and reduce congestion.
New Action Item
Action: Evaluate and adjust traffic control systems to optimize
bicycle travel along strategic bicycle routes. New Action Item
Action: Use motor vehicle level of service standards to evaluate
acceptable and reliable performance on the roadway system.1
New Action Item based on TransPlan Roadway Policy#2 – Motor
Vehicle Level of Service
Action: Coordinate with LTD to provide auto, pedestrian and
bicycle connections to the transit network. New Action Item based
on TransPlan TSI Policy #2 - Intermodal Connectivity
o Policy 2.2: Manage traffic operation systems for efficient freight/goods
movement along designated freight, truck and rail routes in Springfield.
Modified version of TransPlan Roadway Policy#4 – Freight Efficiency and
TransPlan goods/movement policy
Action: Adjust traffic control systems to discourage through truck
traffic through sensitive residential areas New Action Item
Action: Coordinate with rail provider to Improve at-grade rail
crossing treatments to improve traffic flow and manage conflict
points; create grade separated rail crossings when possible New
Action Item
o Policy 2.3: Expand existing TDM programs related to carpooling, alternate
work schedules, walking, bicycling and transit use in order to reduce peak
hour congestion and reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. Modified
version of TransPlan TDM policy #1 - TDM Program Development and TDM
Policy#3 - Congestion Management
o Policy 2.4: Maintain and preserve safe and efficient bike and pedestrian
system in Springfield. New draft policy
Action: Coordinate with Willamalane to maintain and preserve the
off-street path system. New Action Item
Action: Prioritize lighting in strategic areas with high pedestrian and
bicycle traffic. New Action Item
1 This Action Item will need additional revision and follow-up near the end of the TSP process, after completing future conditions
analysis.
Attachment 1-2
o Policy 2.5: Coordinate with LTD to increase the transit system’s accessibility
and convenience for all users, including the transportation disadvantaged
population. Modified version of TransPlan Transit Policy#1- Transit
Improvements
Action: When possible, manage traffic control systems to reduce
travel time for transit and other High Occupancy Vehicles (HOVs)
along key corridors. New Action Item based on Modified version of
TransPlan Transit Policy #3 - Transit/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
Priority
Action: Monitor and adjust bus stop locations as needed to
support surrounding land uses and provide more efficient and safe
service. New Action Item
Action: Coordinate with LTD to reflect LTD’s long range plans into
Springfield’s transportation system. New Action Item
o Policy 2.6: Manage the on-street parking system to preserve adequate
capacity and turnover for surrounding land uses, while also assuring major
activity centers meet their parking demand through a combination of
shared, leased, and new off-street parking facilities and TDM programs.
New Draft Policy
Action: Implement Springfield’s adopted July 2010 Downtown
Parking Management Plan. New Action Item
Action: Develop a maximum parking requirement based on land
uses. The purpose of this action is to avoid the unnecessary use of
lands for off-street parking for new developments. New Action
Item
o Policy 2.7: Maximize the use and utility of existing infrastructure through
efficient management of traffic control devises. New Draft Policy
o Goal 3: System Design:
Enhance and expand Springfield’s transportation system design to provide a complete
range of transportation mode choices.
o Policy 3.1: Implement planned vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and transit
routes consistent with Springfield’s Local Conceptual Street Map. New
draft policy
Action: Update and maintain Springfield’s Local Conceptual
Street Map to address transportation system deficiencies, goals
and policies. The Local Conceptual Street Map should provide
flexibility in connecting destination points, while also providing
assurance to adjacent property owners to the degree possible.
New Action Item
Action: Ensure that land use decisions conform to the Local
Conceptual Street Map.
Attachment 1-3
Action: Develop a Pedestrian and Bike Master Plan that
incorporates Springfield’s complete street network to address
significant gaps and system deficiencies. New draft policy
o Policy 3.2: Expand and enhance Springfield’s bikeway system and provide
bicycle system support facilities for both new development and
redevelopment/expansion. Modified version of TransPlan Bike policy #1 -
Bikeway System and Support Facilities
Action: Require bike lanes and / or adjacent paths along new and
reconstructed arterial and major collector streets. New Action Item
based on TransPlan Bikeway Policy#2 – Bikeways on Collectors and
Arterials
Action: Provide bike lanes on collector and arterial streets; provide
parallel routes and bike boulevards on adjacent streets. New
Action Item
Action: Create frequent bike and pedestrian crossings on wide or
high speed streets using approved design techniques. New Action
Item
Action: Require bike lanes and paths to connect new
development with nearby neighborhood activity centers and
major destinations. New Action item based on TransPlan Bikeway
Policy#3 – Bikeway Connections to New Development
Action: Install shared-roadway facilities, markings and/or signage
for bicyclists along roadways with slow vehicular traffic. On-street
pavement markings and traffic calming measures should be
considered along such routes. New Action Item
Action: Create city-wide bike parking stations in strategic locations
such as along major transit routes and in Springfield’s central
business district. New Action Item
o Policy 3.3: Street design standards should be flexible and allow
appropriate sized local, collector and arterials streets based upon traffic
flow, geography, efficient land use, social, economic and environmental
impacts New draft policy
Action: Conduct a comprehensive review and update of
Springfield street standards and development code to address
transportation system deficiencies, goals and policies. New Action
Item
Action: Consider effects of storm water runoff in street design and
reduce runoff through environmentally sensitive street designs for
new and reconstructed streets. New Action Item
Action: Incorporate traffic calming measures into street designs
and standards where appropriate and with consideration to
needs of emergency services vehicles. Traffic calming measures
should reduce vehicular speeds and bypass traffic while
encouraging safe bicycle and pedestrian travel. New Action Item
Attachment 1-4
Action: Integrate pedestrian amenities into street designs that
create pedestrian refuges and allow safe and continuous
pedestrian travel. New Action item
Action: Provide mid-block pedestrian crossings where appropriate
between major pedestrian destinations and along major
pedestrian corridors. New Action Item
Action: Develop criteria in which to evaluate alternative street
design concepts. New Action item
o Policy 3.4: Provide for a continuous transportation network with reasonably
direct travel routes between destination points for all modes of travel.
Modified version of TransPlan Pedestrian Policy #2 Continuous and Direct
Routes
Action: Design new streets to provide a connected grid network,
including alleyways, when technically feasible. New Action Item
Action: Construct sidewalks or other suitable pedestrian facilities
along local streets and along urban area arterial and collector
roadways, except freeways. New Action Item based on TransPlan
Pedestrian Policy #3 - Sidewalks
o Policy 3.5: Address the mobility and safety needs of motorists, transit users,
bicyclists, pedestrians, freight and the needs of emergency vehicles when
planning and constructing roadway system improvements. Same as
Roadway Policy #1 - Mobility and Safety for all Modes
o Policy 3.6: Preserve corridors, such as rail rights-of-way, private roads, and
easements that are identified for future transportation-related uses. Same
as TransPlan TSI Policy #3 TransPlan - Corridor Preservation
o Policy 3.7: Provide for a pedestrian environment that supports adjacent
land uses and is designed to enhance the safety, comfort, and
convenience of walking by providing direct routes and removing barriers
when possible. Modified version of TransPlan Pedestrian Policy #1
TransPlan - Pedestrian Environment
Action: Update and maintain the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Transition Plan to address deficiencies in the existing system.
New Action Item
Action: Utilize safety studies such as the Main Street Safety Study
and the City of Springfield Safety Study to improve pedestrian
conditions along major pedestrian corridors. New Action Item
o Policy 3.8: Coordinate the design of Springfield’s Transportation System
with relevant local, regional and state agencies. New Draft Policy
Action: Work with Oregon Department of Transportation, Lane
County and Lane Transit District to improve pedestrian and bicycle
facilities along state highways and major transit routes where
appropriate. New Action Item
Attachment 1-5
Action: Coordinate with Springfield Public Schools to provide key
bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities and near schools to ensure
safe and convenient routes to schools. New Action Item
Action: Partner with LTD to provide BRT connection along major
corridors and connecting with local neighborhood bus service and
with major activity centers. New Action Item based on TransPlan
Transit Policy#2 – Bus Rapid Transit
Action: Coordinate existing and planned transportation system
and land uses with Lane Transit District to expand the Park-and-
Ride system when possible within Springfield. New Action Item
based on TransPlan Transit Policy#4 – Park n Ride Facilities
Action: Coordinate with Willamalane Park and Recreation District
to address bicycle and pedestrian system deficiencies and
address new transportation system goals and policies in the
Willamalane Comprehensive Plan. New Action Item
Action: Develop and implement criteria that trigger jurisdictional
phasing and transfer of roads, highways and other applicable
transportation facilities. New Action Item
Action: Coordinate with Lane County to assure transition between
rural and urban transportation facilities. New Action Item
o Policy 3.9: Support provision of rail-related infrastructure improvements as
part of the Cascadia High-Speed Rail Corridor project. Same as TransPlan
TSI Other Modes Policy #2: High-Speed Rail Corridor
Action: In coordination with the ODOT Rail Division, develop a
Passenger Rail Plan in support of Springfield’s Downtown District
Urban Design Plan. New Action Item
Action: Give further consideration and study of regional high
speed passenger rail needs – these needs should be coordinated
with the Springfield Downtown District Plan and Implementation
Strategy. New Action Item
o Policy 3.10: When a project includes reconstructing or constructing new
intersections, a roundabout alternative is to be analyzed to determine if it
is a feasible solution based on site constraints, including ROW,
environmental factors, and other design constraints. When the analysis
shows that a roundabout is a feasible alternative, it should be considered
the City’s preferred alternative due to the proven substantial safety
benefits and other operational benefits. New Draft Policy
o Goal 4: System Financing:
Create and maintain a sustainable transportation funding plan that provides
implementable steps towards meeting Springfield’s vision.
Attachment 1-6
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o Policy 4.1: Support development of a stable and flexible transportation
finance system that provides adequate resources for transportation needs
identified in Springfield’s Transportation System Plan (TSP). Modified version
of TransPlan Finance Policy #1: Adequate Funding
Action: Develop criteria that support adopted TSP goals and
policies and that help prioritize transportation maintenance,
preservation and construction projects. New Action Item
Action: Give funding priority to bicycle and pedestrian projects
that address significant gaps in the network and that provide key
linkages to other transportation modes. New Action based on
TransPlan Bikeway Policy#4 – Implementation of Priority Bikeway
Miles and TransPlan Finance Policy #5: Short-Term Project Priorities
Action: Give funding priority to safety actions and operations to
maximize use and utility of existing system. New Action Item
Action: Provide financing incentive to new and existing local
businesses that discourage single occupancy auto trips. New
Action Item
Action: Require that new development pay for its proportional
capacity impact on the transportation system through ongoing
rate updates of Springfield’s System Development Charge and
through proportional exactions as part of the land development
process. New Action Item based on TransPlan Finance Policy #4:
New Development
Attachment 1-7