NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS PROGRAM

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1 NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS PROGRAM October 2017 Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 1

2 How big is the problem? W OR EG AS ON HI NG TO N 50 miles of dirt and gravel roads, and 200 miles of paved roads without curbs. Only in single-family zones Local service, not collectors Unpaved (dirt or gravel) Plus paved without curbs Unimproved Streets Single Family Zones Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 2

3 The LTIC and the NSP 2O15 2O16 2O17 2O18 LTIC Provides a predictable and fair approach for property owners building a new house to meet their transportation improvement obligations. Adopted April 2016 NSP Planning Council has directed: create a framework to determine project selection, design standards, and overall project financing (including allocation of the LTIC revenues). Estimate: planning phase complete 2017, implementation begins 2018 Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 3

4 LTIC Projections Total cost greatly exceeds annual funds Estimated Cost of Streets: $6.3M per mile ($600. per foot for ½ street improvement) x 2 (full street/linear mile) = $1,200. per linear foot x 5,280 linear feet) 250 total miles = $1.5B total cost Estimated LTIC Revenue: $2.5M per year Funding Capacity: 0.25 to 1.0 miles per year 250 to 1,000 years to improve all of these streets Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 4

5 NSP Framework In addition to the LTIC, the NSP Framework identifies four other program elements that tackle different aspects of Portland s deficient neighborhood streets infrastructure. 1. LTIC/BES High-Priority Street Improvements 2. Maintenance of Dirt and Gravel Roads 3. DIY Pothole Repair 4. Neighborhood Collector Enhancements 5. Residential LID Enhancements Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 5

6 Community Involvement Statistically valid survey of values and priorities Over 30,000 Portlanders in 5 languages on Facebook Over 3,400 multilingual participants in online survey Briefings to Neighborhood Coalitions, Associations, and transportation advisory committees Notification to 28,000 homes on unimproved streets Focus Groups with residents and coalitions Targeted outreach for Portlanders underrepresented in planning and City processes Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 6

7 LTIC/BES HIGH-PRIORITY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Funding Standards Allocation Methodology/Project Selection Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 7

8 Funding: What we heard a. Local streets serve a system-wide function, so costs should be spread across the community - City should be responsible to pay for this b. Need to protect households with low and fixed incomes c. LTIC funding alone is too little for the size of the problem and impacts unimproved streets have on community Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 8

9 Funding Proposal Partner with BES for proportionate share of funding. Pool resources citywide, rather than geographically segregated pots of money. Issue bonds to accelerate project timing and provide longer-term program certainty. Focus on the City s highest priority projects, and thus do not require property owner contributions. Repeat cycle in future years if/when sufficient funding is available. Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 9

10 Standards: What we heard a. Flexibility desired for safety, landscaping/trees, feasibility and mobility b. Not every street needs elements of full street standard c. Stormwater management priority d. Include traffic calming elements with improvements Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 10

11 Approved Street Standards Alternative Street Improvement Options Alternative design standards to be widely used. separated skinny Traffic calming measures should be incorporated into NSP projects. shared pathway ped/bike only *On Local Streets in R5/R7 zones outside of Pedestrian Districts P O R T L A N D O R E G O N. G O V / T R A N S P O R T A T I O N Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 11

12 Allocation Methodolgy/ Project Selection Develop a set of clear and equitable principles to guide future decisions on funding allocations: How do we balance needs in different areas with different costs, benefits, and economic impacts? Where or under what conditions should funding be prioritized? Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 12

13 Selection: What we heard a. Prioritize under-served communities and areas experiencing the most growth. Leveraging owner contributions is least important. b. Prioritize streets with highest community impact, e.g. complete a connection, fix dirt/gravel or stormwater problem c. Prioritize routes to schools, parks, and commercial areas d. Frequent and consistent communications with the public is essential Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 13

14 Project Selection Strategy Strategy Pro-active approach to identify projects Repeatable process, for future funding cycles A short list of neighborhood street projects Process Step 1. Equity Under-served populations Step 2. Effectiveness Neighborhood access Step 3. Efficiency Project readiness Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 14

15 Step 1: Under-Served Populations Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 15

16 Step 2: Neighborhood Access Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 16

17 Step 3: Project Readiness Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 17

18 LTIC CAP Responds to concerns of the development community Variable cap based on zone Reduced amount of charges potentially offset by increased number of permits Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 18

19 LTIC Cap R20 $120,000 = 200 x $600 R10 $60,000 = 100 x $600 R7 $42,000 = 70 x $600 R5 $30,000 = 50 x $600 Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 19

20 Next Steps October: Prepare materials for City Council December 6, 2017: City Council hearing 2018: Implementation Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 20

21 Contact Information Anne Hill, PBOT Portlandoregon.gov/transportation 21