Josephine County TSP Update Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting #1 Thursday, September 20, 2018

Agenda Welcome and Introduction Project Overview Tech Memo #1: Definitions and Background Tech Memo #2: Goals and Objectives Methodology and Assumptions Memo Financial Funding Forecast Memo General Discussion Next Steps

Project Overview Project Management Team Josephine County Staff Oregon Department of Transportation Staff Project Consultants Kittelson & Associates Angelo Planning Group OBEC

Project Overview Advisory Committees/Other Participants Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Planning Commission County Board of Commissioners General Public

Project Overview Project Schedule May 2018: Kick-off Jun – Oct: Definitions and Background/Goals, Objectives, and Evaluation Criteria Sep – Dec: Update System Inventory Dec – Apr: Current Transportation System Operations/ Future Baseline (No-build) Apr – Nov: Alternatives Evaluation Oct – Feb: Josephine County TSP Update/Implementing Ordinances/Code Changes

Project Overview Major Tasks and Deliverables TM #1 - Definition and Background TM #2 - TSP Goals, Objectives, and Evaluation Criteria Financial Funding Forecast Memorandum Methodology and Assumptions Memorandum TM #3 - Update System Inventory TM #4 - Current Transportation System Operations TM #5 - Future Baseline (No Build) TM #6 - Alternatives Evaluation TM #7 - Preferred Alternative TM #8 - Implementing Ordinances/Codes Changes Draft TSP Update Final TSP Update

Project Overview Meetings and Milestones TAC/PAC Meeting #1 (Sep 2018) TAC/PAC Meeting #2 (Dec 2018) TAC/PAC Meeting #3 (Mar 2019) PC/CBOC Work Session #1 (Mar 2019) TAC/PAC Meeting #4 (Jun 2019) PC/CBOC Work Session #2 (Jun 2019) Virtual Public Meeting #1 (Jul 2019) TAC/PAC Meeting #5 (Oct 2019) TAC/PAC Meeting #6 (Jan 2020) Virtual Public Meeting #1 (Feb 2020) Community and On-Line Community Meeting #2 (May)

Project Overview Roles and Responsibilities TAC PAC Questions? Attend TAC meetings Review draft memos prior to TAC meetings Provide written comments to the County by following Friday Participate in public meetings is encouraged, but optional PAC Attend PAC meetings Review draft memos prior to PAC meetings Questions?

Tech Memo #1 State Documents Regional Documents County Documents

Tech Memo #1 Feedback Was the project relevance captured correctly? Are there any other projects or relevant policy directions from documents not included? Questions, comments, concerns?

Tech Memo #2 Goal 1: Communication, Collaboration and Coordination Develop a transportation system that is consistent with the County’s adopted comprehensive plan and the adopted plans of state, regional, and neighboring jurisdictions. Goal 2: Safety Provide a transportation system that enhances the safety and security of all transportation modes.

Tech Memo #2 Goal 3: Mobility Goal 4: Connectivity Optimize the performance of the transportation system for the efficient movement of people and goods. Goal 4: Connectivity Develop an interconnected, multimodal transportation network that connects all members of the community to destinations within and beyond the County.

Tech Memo #2 Goal 5: Community and Economic Vitality Provide a transportation system that supports existing industry, encourages economic development, and enhances the physical and social well-being of Josephine County residents. Goal 6: Environmental Sustainability Provide a sustainable transportation system through responsible stewardship of environmental resources.

Tech Memo #2 Goal 7: Strategic Investment Provide a sustainable transportation system through responsible stewardship of financial resources. Goal 8: Land Use and Transportation Integration Create a balanced built environment where desired existing and planned land uses are supported by an efficient multi-modal transportation system.

Tech Memo #2 Goal 7: Strategic Investment Provide a sustainable transportation system through responsible stewardship of financial resources. Goal 8: Land Use and Transportation Integration Create a balanced built environment where desired existing and planned land uses are supported by an efficient multi-modal transportation system.

Tech Memo #2 Project Evaluation Criteria Reflect the goals and objectives Used to guide the TSP update process Serve as a basis for developing/evaluating alternatives Guides selection of a preferred alternative

Tech Memo #2 Feedback How relevant are the goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria? Do the goals align with your vision for the TSP? Do you think the objectives will help to meet the goals? Questions, comments, concerns?

Methodology & Assumptions Purpose Outlines the methodology and assumptions that will be used for the existing and future operations analyses Includes: Study intersections Traffic volume development Intersection operational standards Analysis procedures Multi-modal analysis methodology Crash analysis methodology

Methodology & Assumptions Study Intersections State Facilities US 199/Rogue Community College US 199/Helms Road US 199/OR 260 US 199/Lakeshore Drive OR 238/Cloverlawn Drive OR 238/Murphy Creek Road/Southside Road

Methodology & Assumptions Study Intersections County Facilities Azalea Drive/Robertson Bridge Road Azalea Drive/Upper River Road Demaray Drive/Jerome Prairie Road Foothill Drive/Ament Road Foothill Drive/Pierce Park Road Merlin Road/Pleasant Valley Road Upper Valley Road/Pinecrest Drive

Methodology & Assumptions Traffic Volume Development Traffic counts Peak hours development Seasonal adjustment factors Historical factors Forecast traffic volumes

Methodology & Assumptions Intersection Operational Standards (ODOT) Map ID Intersection Traffic Control OHP Mobility Target HDM Standard 1 US 199/Rogue Community College TWSC 0.95 N-S/0.85 E-W 0.85 N-S/0.75 E-W 2 US 199/Helms Road 3 US 199/OR 260 0.75 N-S/0.70 E-W 0.70 N-S/0.60 E-W 4 US 199/Lakeshore Drive 0.70 N-S/0.75 E-W 0.60 N-S/0.70 E-W 5 OR 238/Cloverlawn Drive 0.95 N-S/0.95 E-W 0.85 N-S/0.85 E-W 6 OR 238/Murphy Creek Road/Southside Road 0.75 N-S/0.75 E-W 0.70 N-S/0.70 E-W

Methodology & Assumptions Intersection Operational Standards (County) Map ID Intersection Traffic Control Mobility Standard 7 Azalea Drive/Robertson Bridge Road TWSC LOS D 8 Azalea Drive/Upper River Road 9 Demaray Drive/Jerome Prairie Road 10 Foothill Drive/Ament Road 11 Foothill Drive/Pierce Park Road 12 Merlin Road/Pleasant Valley Road 13 Upper Valley Road/Pinecrest Drive

Methodology & Assumptions Multi-Modal Analysis Pedestrian Facilities Sidewalks, shared paths, trails Gaps and deficiencies in connectivity/comfort Pedestrian Qualitative Multimodal Assessment Bicycle Facilities On-street bicycle lanes Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (BLTS) Transit Facilities Service coverage Service hours Service frequency Transit Qualitative Multimodal Assessment

Methodology & Assumptions Crash Analysis Study intersections Roadway Segments ODOT Safety Priority Index System

Methodology & Assumptions Feedback Did we miss anything or need to further clarify? Is there anything that we should add or take away? Questions, comments, concerns?

Next Steps Provide comments by Friday, September 28th Upcoming meetings TAC/PAC Meeting #2: December 5, 2018